Steady Mortal Path: Starting from Obtaining the Golden Core Inheritance

Upon meeting the woman's somewhat resentful gaze, Lin Changsheng smiled and didn't dwell on it.

His relationship with Nangong Qingtan is somewhat complicated.

After rescuing the woman from the evil cultivators, he subtly expressed his feelings for her.

But Lin Changsheng pretended not to hear and did not express his opinion.

He admitted that among the female cultivators he knew, Nangong Qingtan was a very high-quality choice for a Daoist partner.

Even though he had worked hard in Thousand Crane Immortal City for many years, with his current realm and status, it would still be considered a great honor for him to become Daoist partners with this woman.

However, as the legitimate daughter of a powerful family, this woman inevitably has some 'spoiled' mindset.

These are common problems among the sons of wealthy families, and have nothing to do with personal character.

A person born into a wealthy family, raised with a silver spoon in their mouth and surrounded by flowers and applause, cannot empathize with or resonate with the plight of those who are struggling in the lower classes.

These scions of prominent families receive training from their clans, and no matter when or where they are in the future, they will always keep their families in their hearts.

Even Su Qin, who came from a remote tribe, returned to his tribe as soon as possible after wandering for many years and achieving great success in his cultivation, to save his people from danger.

Lin Changsheng, however, had a long-term vision and was focused on cultivation, unwilling to get entangled in karma or get bogged down in trivial matters.

Therefore, after sensing Nangong Qingtan's feelings, Lin Changsheng deliberately avoided topics related to men and women.

Not getting a response, Nangong Qingtan knew that this was a disguised rejection.

As a result, the relationship between the two became very delicate.

Compared to ordinary friends, they trust each other more.

But it concerns the interests of the Nangong family, or perhaps it's a secret of their own.

Both of these touched upon their bottom lines, and neither of them would back down or reveal the slightest bit.

……

Lin Changsheng came to the Nangong family to inquire about the Golden Core female cultivator.

However, he did not mention that the other party had left a divine mark on his body.

"A female cultivator at the Golden Core stage?"

"Are you sure Brother Lin is a Golden Core cultivator, and not a fake one?"

Nangong Qingtan remained silent for a moment, a solemn expression appearing on her pretty face.

"I can still distinguish the aura of a cultivator who has formed a Golden Core from that of a cultivator who has formed a Pseudo-Core."

Lin Changsheng remained calm.

"Could this person be... a Golden Core cultivator from the Spirit Control Sect?"

Seeing Nangong Qingtan deep in thought, Lin Changsheng asked casually.

But as he spoke, his eyes were fixed on the other person's reaction.

Sure enough, upon hearing the words "Yu Ling Men," Nangong Qingtan's eyelashes trembled slightly, and surprise appeared in her eyes.

"Brother Lin, you also know about the 'Spirit Control Sect' cultivators?"

Nangong Qingtan's tone was somewhat wary, and she almost asked the question subconsciously.

"What's so strange about that? My dojo is near the Wanfeng Mountains, and every few years we encounter some petty thieves who try to sneak up on us."

“A few days ago, I captured a cultivator who was lurking suspiciously outside my dojo. After interrogating him, I learned that he was a cultivator from the ‘Spirit Control Sect’. I also learned some information about the recent activities of the ‘Spirit Control Sect’.”

"The Yuling Sect is a Nascent Soul level power in the Great Zhou cultivation world. Upon learning that the other party was a Yuling Sect cultivator and claimed that he had come to the wrong place, I, Lin, released him."

Seeing that Nangong Qingtan was very sensitive about the matter of the 'Yuling Sect', Lin Changsheng said in a relaxed tone.

Seeing Lin Changsheng's relaxed and confident demeanor, Nangong Qingtan gradually lowered her guard.

"This matter is of great importance, Brother Lin, please do not mention it to outsiders for now. As for the Golden Core female cultivator who has been appearing in this area, Qing Tan will investigate her when she returns and then inform Brother Lin."

With Nangong Qingtan's permission, Lin Changsheng returned to Changchun Peak with peace of mind.

However, after his previous probing and Nangong Qingtan's overreaction upon hearing "Yulingmen",

This also serves as proof that the news brought by Xu Qinghuan was indeed true.

Back at Changchun Peak, Lin Changsheng summoned Tian Fu and the others again, instructing them not to go out unless absolutely necessary.

After increasing patrols around the temple, he flew into the cave.

……

On this day, at the east gate of Qianhe Immortal City.

Cultivators came and went in an endless stream.

A man and a woman stood outside Thousand Crane Immortal City, following the flow of people.

"As expected of a celestial city under the jurisdiction of the Nangong family, its grandeur is immense, making it highly likely that we can find Foundation Establishment spiritual treasures!"

A middle-aged man who looked to be over forty years old couldn't help but sigh.

"Husband, why don't we visit your family's elder friend first?"

"Logically speaking, that elder was originally a Foundation Establishment cultivator and had lived here for many years. She should have been able to help my husband plan his Foundation Establishment spiritual artifact."

At the same time, a woman dressed in a light pink dress, who appeared to be around twenty-five or twenty-six years old, whispered a suggestion in his ear.

Although the woman was not exceptionally beautiful, she possessed a noble and elegant demeanor, with an air of refinement and grace in every gesture.

"That being said, I have never met Uncle Lin since I was born. I have only heard about him from my father, my older brother, and my cousin. I am worried..."

The middle-aged man listened to the woman's advice, and his honest face seemed to show some concern.

"My husband, are you worried that since you've never met this elder before and haven't visited him in years, mentioning the 'Foundation Building Spiritual Object' as soon as you arrive might cause him to misunderstand and think we're here to take advantage of him, thus displeasing him?"

The woman in elegant clothes smiled and immediately hit the nail on the head regarding the man's concerns.

"Judging from your calm and composed demeanor, does Madam perhaps have some plan?"

Upon hearing this, the middle-aged man couldn't help but scratch his head sheepishly and took the initiative to ask the elegantly dressed woman for advice.

"My foolish husband is really something else; all he knows is cultivation and talisman-making, he's completely inflexible..."

The woman in elegant clothes couldn't help but chuckle as she watched her husband humbly seeking advice, and then spoke softly.

“Yes, I can say that we have found a ‘Foundation Building Pill,’ but just to be on the safe side, we want to prepare an extra one, just in case, so that Uncle Lin won’t misunderstand. Madam is indeed very clever!”

The middle-aged man's eyes lit up halfway through the conversation, and he suddenly understood.

He immediately picked up the elegantly dressed woman and praised her to his wife.

This sudden intimacy caused the woman in elegant clothes to blush slightly, but she gently patted the young man and said with a hint of reproach, "Husband, don't do such things in public!"

After the middle-aged man realized what was happening, he smiled憨厚ly and put the woman in fancy clothes down.

"Husband, remember, you must say that the clan prepared a foundation-building spiritual item for you. Never say that you carry it with you, otherwise it may cause trouble."

The woman in elegant clothes landed, the blush on her face fading, and she solemnly continued to give her instructions.

"What...is there a difference? My family would never prepare a Foundation Establishment item for me, otherwise my husband and I wouldn't have to travel all over the world to seek Foundation Establishment opportunities."

The middle-aged man scratched his head, puzzled.

"Oh dear, my husband, you don't need to know too much. Just do as I say!"

Looking at the honest-looking man in front of her, the woman in fine clothes said in an annoyed tone.

……

"Hey, you two don't look like locals?"

As the two were talking, a familiar voice came from over.