Steady Mortal Path: Starting from Obtaining the Golden Core Inheritance

Inside the cave at Changchun Peak.

Lin Changsheng held a delicate little porcelain bottle and a bulging storage bag in his hands, his expression indescribably strange.

"Brother Lin, the territory of the Nangong family is bound to be in chaos in the future. You should make a decision as soon as possible."

"It's been many years since we last met. Although I am not as dashing as Brother Lin, I am not lacking in the resources needed for daily cultivation. There are quite a few treasures of the second rank or above here. If Brother Lin takes a fancy to them, please feel free to take them. Please pass the rest on to my son Jincheng."

"I've been gone for decades. This Foundation Establishment Pill is my support for Jincheng. Whether he can establish his foundation in this life depends on his fate."

This was something Xu Qinghuan hurriedly gave him when the Jurchen woman arrived.

Originally, Lin Changsheng actually believed Xu Qinghuan's words to some extent, thinking that he had obtained some kind of opportunity.

However, judging from the latter's behavior in front of that Golden Core female cultivator, it seems that his former friend did not obtain resources as easily as he claimed.

Lin Changsheng knew that Xu Qinghuan's efforts to appear as if she was returning home in triumph were simply because she didn't want to be outdone by him.

After Xu Qinghuan advanced to the Foundation Establishment stage, the four allies from Huanglingfang seemed to have returned to the same starting line.

But to be fair, Lin Xiurong and Zhang Xiucai both entered the Qinglan Sect and became disciples of a major sect.

Although the potential for advancement may not be very high, it is at least better than that of ordinary low-level rogue cultivators, who almost do not need to worry about their own safety.

Even the ways to earn resources are much easier than for independent cultivators; most of the time, they only need to focus on cultivation without distraction.

On the surface, Lin Changsheng entered the Xi Danhe family with Xu Qinghuan and received the protection of a small Foundation Establishment family.

But he was born with both opportunity and inheritance.

Having a skill in hand, aside from some setbacks when the initial foundation wasn't built up, the practice is now becoming increasingly smooth.

If one simply follows experience, avoids being greedy for quick results and rushes ahead, and cultivates step by step, the chances of forming a new core in this lifetime are very high.

Only Xu Qinghuan was a low-level rogue cultivator from beginning to end.

Without family background or much opportunity.

He managed to do quite well in Huanglingfang City simply by relying on some cleverness.

Then she entered the He family, and after a brief period of self-abandonment, she began to conform to the He family, taking concubines and having children, gradually gaining resources.

Through his own efforts, he stood out among the cultivators who married into the Xi Danhe family and received a reward.

By chance, he developed his innate talent in dual cultivation.

Decades ago, having no hope of reaching the Foundation Establishment stage, he resolutely left the comfort zone of the Xi Danhe family and went out to seek opportunities to reach the Foundation Establishment stage.

"That's enough, everyone has their own path to follow..."

Lin Changsheng sighed inwardly.

Having the memories of the 'Heavenly Poison True Man', Lin Changsheng was not at all surprised by the peculiar hobbies of some people in the cultivation world.

As one's cultivation level increases, some rules within the cultivation world become less and less relevant to high-level cultivators.

The desires deep within a person's heart will also be magnified infinitely.

In the memories of 'Heavenly Poison Master' himself, there were also instances of abducting young and beautiful female cultivators, bringing them back to his family to be imprisoned, abused, and murdered.

That violent emotion could even transmit and interfere with Lin Changsheng's normal thoughts.

Therefore, he almost never actively touches those memories with a negative connotation.

That Jurchen woman was perhaps the type who preferred male beauty, and kept Xu Qinghuan as a 'male concubine' or something similar.

In this way, it could be considered a different kind of 'opportunity' for Xu Qinghuan.

……

However, the thought of having a divine mark left on him by that Jurchen made him feel vaguely worried.

Although, judging from the Jurchen's words, the other party was currently preoccupied with important matters and unable to spare any time.

But who knows how long it will take for the other party to finish what they're doing?

Ten days to half a month, three to five months, a year and a half, three to five years...

For him, this divine mark posed no threat.

It simply allows the other party to always know their location, leaving them nowhere to hide.

With Lin Changsheng's current strength, it wouldn't be difficult to forcibly erase this mark; it would just take some time.

However, this process will inevitably be sensed by the other party.

Lin Changsheng came up with two solutions to this problem.

First, seek help from the nearest Master Nangong.

Although Master Nangong was also a Golden Core cultivator, his aura was slightly weaker than that of the female cultivator, but they were still quite similar, and their overall strength was comparable.

Having lived here for many years, I have built up a good reputation. Apart from the incident involving Jiang Tian back then, I have not had any conflicts with the Nangong family.

If we ask Master Nangong to take action, he can definitely erase this mark directly, and there is even a high possibility that we will receive the protection of the Nangong family afterwards.

However, doing so would not only directly offend that Golden Core female cultivator, but the Nangong family would most likely take the opportunity to invite him to become a Nangong family retainer.

At that time, even if Lin Changsheng hadn't been invited by Master Nangong, he would have had no choice but to join the Nangong family in order to avoid that Golden Core female cultivator, not even if Master Nangong hadn't invited him.

Second, refine a third-tier 'Spirit Concealment Talisman' to temporarily obscure the connection between the divine sense mark and its owner, and then quickly wear down the mark yourself.

The third-tier 'Spirit Concealing Talisman' is an auxiliary talisman specifically designed to conceal magical aura. Severing the connection between the Golden Core female cultivator and the divine sense marker in a short period of time is not difficult.

But after doing so, I'm afraid I'll have to abandon the Changchun Peak Taoist temple where I've cultivated for many years and leave this place.

Because once the other party discovers that their divine sense mark has disappeared, they are very likely to come to Changchun Peak Dojo to find out what happened.

Therefore, once you decide to erase this mark on your own, you should be prepared to move away.

"Let's be patient for now and try to find out their identity before making any plans. Since they are Golden Core cultivators, they certainly won't be unknown."

Lin Changsheng regained his composure and calmed down.

……

a few days later.

Lin Changsheng straightened his clothes and left the Changchun Peak Dojo.

Upon arriving near the Nangong family's territory, they proactively presented a visiting card.

Before long, Nangong Qingtan, dressed in a classic long dress with flowing robes, flew out of her clan's territory.

"It's been many years since we last met. I never expected Brother Lin's magical power to have improved so much, actually advancing to the mid-Foundation Establishment stage. Brother Lin didn't even inform Qingtan of such a joyous occasion."

Nangong Qingtan chuckled softly, her bright eyes revealing surprise and delight.

It's unclear whether it's because Lin Changsheng's cultivation has improved or because he took the initiative to visit.

"It was just a lucky breakthrough to the mid-Foundation Establishment stage, not the condensation of the Golden Core stage. It's nothing to brag about. Fellow Daoist Nangong also advanced to the mid-Foundation Establishment stage, and the depth of his internal mana far surpasses that of me."

Lin Changsheng smiled calmly.

"Speak, Brother Lin, it's unprecedented for you to take the initiative to visit me, there must be something important to discuss."

Nangong Qingtan gave Lin Changsheng a charmingly disdainful look, her cherry lips slightly pursed, and said with a deep gaze.