Steady Mortal Path: Starting from Obtaining the Golden Core Inheritance

"Minor Void-Breaking Talisman!"

Master Li Huo looked surprised: "I didn't expect this person to possess such a rare treasure. No wonder he dared to plot against our sect's secret realm. You all capture this person, and I will go after the one who escaped."

As soon as he finished speaking, the powerful and scorching aura within Li Huoshang erupted, summoning a flying sword that radiated intense heat, which then sped off in a certain direction.

The sudden turn of events left Luo Hongtu somewhat stunned, even unable to react in time.

"Fellow Daoists, please hold your hands! I was tricked by that thief and had no intention of stealing your sect's treasures!"

"I am a second-generation deacon of the Shenji Sect. I hope you fellow Daoists will give me face, as I am willing to contact the sect to compensate your sect for its losses."

He glanced at the scalding porcelain bottle in his hand and the Foundation Establishment cultivators of the Li Huo Sect opposite him, and sighed helplessly with a bitter smile.

……

On the other side, Lin Changsheng's figure instantly appeared a hundred feet away.

But they soon realized that a scorching aura was approaching from behind.

"You audacious scoundrel, how dare you covet the possessions of my Li Huo Sect? Do you think that with just a mere escape talisman, I can't do anything to you?"

A voice filled with anger came from behind.

"As expected of a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator, he is indeed troublesome."

Sensing the dense fire-attribute malevolent energy behind him, Lin Changsheng sighed inwardly.

The 'Minor Void-Breaking Talisman' can only reach a hundred feet away in an instant, which is not enough to escape the divine sense lock of a late Foundation Establishment cultivator.

Without hesitation, Lin Changsheng immediately activated another 'Minor Void-Breaking Talisman'.

His figure reappeared a hundred feet away.

"Anything else? I'd like to see how many more escape talismans you can produce!"

More than a hundred feet behind him, Li Huo Shangren frowned as he sensed Lin Changsheng's aura becoming blurred again, and pushed his speed to the limit.

And so, the two chased and fled, with Lin Changsheng expending five 'Minor Void-Breaking Talismans' before barely managing to widen the distance between himself and the Fire-Breaking Master.

The distance between the two was beyond the range of a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator's divine sense, leaving only a vague sense of connection.

"You despicable thief! You stole a treasure from my sect! Don't let this master capture you!"

Sensing that the other party's aura was about to break free of contact, Master Li Huo knew he couldn't catch up and roared furiously from behind.

After activating the sixth 'Minor Void-Breaking Talisman', Lin Changsheng completely escaped the pursuit of this late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator.

As for the other party's claim that he stole the treasures of his Li Huo Sect, Lin Changsheng scoffed at it in his heart.

The ruins here were originally unclaimed; the Li Huo Sect only discovered them later and then claimed them for themselves.

Having obtained the treasure, Lin Changsheng changed direction and propelled the flying boat he was on westward.

……

Eight days later.

After several detours and a long detour, Lin Changsheng has now returned to his original appearance and the Changchun Peak Dojo.

This trip has been quite fruitful. If I can fully master the two mechanical puppet inheritances I obtained, my strength will reach a new level.

Lin Changsheng thought to himself.

Suddenly, he sensed something and looked up at Changchun Peak.

The cave dwelling of the maidservants beside the main peak was activated at full power, and spiritual light surged forth.

The air is filled with the fragrance of various rare and precious herbs in the mountains, and thumb-sized 'mysterious jade bees' flit among the flowers.

But the snow demon wolves that usually frolic and roll around all over the mountains were nowhere to be seen.

Lin Changsheng looked at the lake beside Changchun Peak, its entire body a beautiful jade green.

The spirit tree beside the lake is still growing well, and many new fruits have been added to its branches. However, the Xunfeng Crow, which was specifically entrusted to guard this place before leaving, has also disappeared without a trace.

Lin Changsheng sensed the presence of Qingzhi, Lanhua, and Tian Fu within the barrier, and then breathed a sigh of relief.

Perhaps sensing their master's return, the protective barrier opened from the inside, and two slender, graceful figures flew out from within.

The two women, Qingzhi and Lanhua, had worried expressions, but their faces lit up with joy when they saw Lin Changsheng.

"Master, you're finally back..."

The air seemed to be filled with a sense of sadness.

"what happened?"

Lin Changsheng frowned slightly and asked in a deep voice.

Without the two women saying a word, he already sensed that something must have happened at Changchun Peak during his absence.

……

Before long, Lin Changsheng, led by the two women, arrived at Tian Fu's residence.

The cave's protective barrier was broken, and a rich aroma of medicinal herbs wafted out, mixed with a faint smell of blood.

On the bed, Tian Fu lay with his eyes closed, his face as pale as paper.

His breath was weak, his internal magic power was scattered, and he looked like he had been seriously injured.

His thigh was wrapped in a thick layer of gauze, from which bright red blood continued to seep out.

Scattered on the ground were many used 'Purple Rain Talismans'. On Tian Fu's chest, there was still a talisman paper with a faint purple halo, slowly exerting its healing effect.

"Cough... Uncle Lin... Uncle Lin..."

With difficulty, she turned her head and, upon seeing the person who had come, the weak Tian Fu on the bed spoke softly.

"I'll treat you first, and we can talk after you recover."

Lin Changsheng said in a deep voice.

He scanned Tian Fu's body with his divine sense and examined his injuries. He immediately ordered Qingzhi and Lanhua to fetch clean water and prepare spiritual medicine.

Then he circulated the Everlasting Spring Technique, slowly channeling it into Tian Fu's body.

Tian Fu's right thigh was the most severely injured, almost completely severed by a sharp magical weapon, with only a thin layer of skin and flesh connecting it.

Such a severe injury, even with Lin Changsheng's current medical skills, would make it difficult to fully recover after being reattached, and would inevitably affect his future mobility.

The treatment lasted for half a day.

After finishing, Tian Fu fell into a deep sleep.

Back at his cave dwelling on Changchun Peak, Lin Changsheng's face was gloomy. He summoned Qingzhi and Lanhua and questioned them in detail.

Half an hour later, the two women left Changchun Peak.

Lin Changsheng also learned the whole story.

During my absence, it seems that a lot has happened around Thousand Crane Immortal City.

Nangong Yue, a member of the Nangong family, visited them several times.

Nangong Qingtan also visited once during that time.

The specific reason was unknown to the two maids.

All that is known is that in recent months, the number of demonic beasts that have mistakenly entered the Changchun Peak Dojo in the Wanfeng Mountains has increased significantly.

However, because of the presence of the second-tier Wind Crow and the late-stage first-tier Snow Demon Wolf, all the monsters that broke into the dojo were eaten by the two.

This not only preserves the wildness of the Wind Crow and Snow Demon Wolf, making them even more adept at fighting, but also reduces the burden of raising them.

However, a few days ago, an injured monster broke into Changchun Peak and was spotted by a snow wolf playing in the mountains, which then preyed on it.

Then a young cultivator at the peak of Qi Condensation took the initiative to provoke him, saying that the demonic beast was his prey and he had come to retrieve it.

Upon seeing the beautiful twin maids Qingzhi and Lanhua from Changchun Peak, he couldn't help but speak somewhat frivolously.

This scene was witnessed by Tian Fu, who was returning from the city. He immediately stood up for the two women and wanted to drive the man out of the temple.

During the argument, the other party suddenly launched a sneak attack and chased them into the dojo.

This action immediately alerted the Wind Crow and the Snow Demon Wolf, who then launched an attack on each other.

Unexpectedly, this person was accompanied by an elder from the family of the fake alchemist.

The final result was that Xunfengya was severely injured by the fake Dan Zhenren and hid in the Wanfeng Mountains.

The Snow Demon Wolf was taken away on the spot by that fake Core Formation cultivator.

Tian Fu, intimidated by the power of the fake Core Formation cultivator, dared not retaliate and was severely injured by the young cultivator.

The two maids were unaware of the young man's identity.

But the Core Formation cultivator left behind his name before he left.

Gong Wanliang, a fake alchemist from Qingshanfang City, is a member of the Gong family.

"The Gong family, Gong Wanliang..."

Lin Changsheng muttered to himself, his gaze deep.

In the following days, Lin Changsheng instructed the two maids to carry out the various affairs within the peak as usual.

As for business matters related to the shop, they will be temporarily suspended.

After arranging everything, Lin Changsheng ventured deep into the Wanfeng Mountains. Relying on the faint connection between himself and the contracted Xunfeng Crow, he found the equally injured Xunfeng Crow seven or eight days later in a cave on a steep mountain peak.

However, the demon bird's self-healing ability is amazing. After half a month of rest, apart from the sparse feathers, the wounds on the Xunfeng Crow's body have scabbed over.

It was just that it was so frightened that it became very nervous and wary upon seeing a human figure, and subconsciously shrank its neck.

Only after recognizing the person in front of it as its master did it let out a loud "Wow!" and affectionately snuggle up to Lin Changsheng, rubbing against him.

Then it let out a few low growls toward its master, Lin Changsheng.

Sensing the fright, unease, and grievances conveyed by the Wind Crow, Lin Changsheng continuously comforted it while simultaneously channeling a wisp of Changchun Gong power into its body.

……

Half a day is enough.

Lin Changsheng, accompanied by Xunfengya, returned to Changchun Peak.

Soon, he sensed another presence at Changchun Peak.

Li Suxin.

"My niece greets Uncle Lin."

Upon seeing Lin Changsheng return, Li Suxin performed the junior's greeting and said respectfully.

After many years, Li Suxin still looks like a lively young girl, and her cultivation has reached the tenth level of Qi Condensation.

Her expensive and gorgeous dress added to her noble air, making her look unlike an ordinary rogue cultivator.

Looking at Uncle Lin, who was still dressed in white and had a humble and gentle demeanor, Li Suxin felt a deep respect for him.

Actually, when she left Changchun Peak back then, there was a bit of spite involved.

Despite having lived with Uncle Lin since childhood, he never cared about her beauty and eventually took a pair of twin maids into his household, always treating them as little girls.

Even though she was his niece, Uncle Lin preferred to value an outsider named Tian Fu and entrusted him with the management of the shop and the temple.

Such a sense of disparity was hard for Li Suxin to accept, and she often felt out of place at Changchun Peak Dojo, like an outsider who was freeloading.

Despite repeated hints and temptations, Uncle Lin remained unmoved, which completely broke the girl's heart, and she gradually began to focus her attention elsewhere.

But now that she has married into a Foundation Establishment family, she has realized just how important cultivation resources are to a cultivator.

Even the direct descendants of a family often scheme and plot against each other to compete for the family's resources.

Her husband's family has many people with higher cultivation aptitude than her, but due to limited cultivation resources, their cultivation levels are far inferior to hers.

Looking back now, it seems that Changchun Peak has never had to worry about resources during its years of cultivation. Even when Uncle Lin had not yet established his foundation, there was never a shortage of cultivation resources; it was practically a paradise on earth.

This made her feel even more respect and gratitude towards Uncle Lin.

"You silly girl, you got married from Changchun Peak, how come you've become so distant after all these years?"

Lin Changsheng said with a smile.

“My husband told me that Uncle Lin’s Changchun Peak had some friction with a junior of a fake Core Formation cultivator. Although I’m married, I’m still considered a member of Changchun Peak, so I came to see if there was anything I could do to help.”

Li Suxin gave a slight bow, which was both generous and appropriate.

"You have a heart."

Lin Changsheng nodded, feeling slightly gratified.

She was, after all, his niece.

Ordinary people would avoid anything that might cause them to have a conflict with a fake alchemist, and would certainly not actively seek him out.

Li Suxin was led to Changchun Peak, where her maid Qingzhi served her spiritual tea.

Upon learning of Tian Fu's serious injuries, Li Suxin offered to visit him.

So many years have passed, and she no longer cares about the conflict between her and Tian Fu back then.

I was blinded by my own perspective back then, always thinking that Tian Fuqiang had usurped the position that rightfully belonged to her.

But thinking about it later, it's true that she was petty and jealous of others.

Lin Changsheng took Li Suxin and flew to a side peak of Changchun Peak.

"Uncle Lin... I've caused you trouble..."

Tian Fu's complexion has improved a lot, but he still can't get up or get out of bed.

His eyes were red, and his face was full of regret.

"Don't overthink it. Uncle Lin is waiting for you to recover soon so you can take over the business."

Lin Changsheng grasped Tian Fu's arm and channeled a gentle wisp of Changchun Gong energy into it to help him recover.

He already knew what had happened, so he couldn't blame Tian Fu.

The fake alchemist named Gong Wanliang was invited by Tie Antong of the Nangong family to participate in the operation to eliminate the demon beasts.

Not long ago, he sent letters to the Nangong family and the Fengling Chamber of Commerce respectively.

On one hand, he wanted to inquire about the intentions of this "Gong Wanliang" from the Nangong family, as he planned to visit him when he had the chance.

In the letter sent to the Fengling Chamber of Commerce, the intention was to use the Chamber's influence to gather some information about this fake Core Formation cultivator.

The Fengling Chamber of Commerce also has businesses in Qingshan Market, so they should know more about the local pseudo-Dan cultivators.

……

On that day, Li Suxin checked into a guest room at Changchun Peak.

As she intended, she would help with some of Changchun Peak's daily chores until Brother Tianfu recovered from his injuries.

Lin Changsheng did not refuse his niece's kind offer.

During this time, Lin Changsheng casually inquired about Li Suxin's husband and the situation at Huangzhuang.

The young woman looked somewhat uneasy, only saying that her husband had been busy with family affairs recently and would be able to come and pay his respects in a few days.

Seeing Li Suxin's troubled expression, Lin Changsheng seemed to guess the reason.

Within Thousand Crane Immortal City, the circle of Foundation Establishment cultivators is only so big, and naturally, some things cannot be kept from those who are interested.

Having only just entered the Foundation Establishment stage, Huang's family had already offended a fake Core Formation cultivator, so they naturally did not want to be too close to Changchun Peak at this juncture.

To his surprise, Changchunfeng had another guest the following morning.

Master Wu Fu and Master Hu Dan, who had not been in contact with Changchun Peak for many years, came to visit with their disciple Liang Kang.

This left Lin Changsheng somewhat bewildered, wondering what the two elders were up to.

“My disciple, you have been bullied and people have come to our door, yet you didn’t even send someone to inform us. Although your master’s abilities are limited, I am still an elder and can offer you some advice.”

Wu Fushi stroked his mustache with some dissatisfaction, his tone somewhat reproachful.

"Xiao Lin, when your master heard that you were being bullied by the fake Dan Master, he was initially filled with anxiety, fearing that he would be implicated. He struggled with this decision for a full half month before finally deciding to come and visit you."

Beside him, Master Hu, who had aged considerably in recent years, chuckled and exposed the truth.