Steady Mortal Path: Starting from Obtaining the Golden Core Inheritance

"Master Lin is so young, yet he is already a first-level talisman master, which is truly enviable. If there is anything you need to do for the He family in the future, Master Lin, please feel free to give the order."

To Lin Changsheng's surprise, He Yong, who was known for his seriousness, actually said something slightly flattering.

"Captain He is too kind. I am only a beginner with some basic skills. If I can make a living in the He family, I will have to rely on Captain He in the future."

The two exchanged compliments and then went together to meet the head of the family.

In fact, Lin Changsheng could roughly guess the He family's attitude from He Yong's words, which implied that he was taking the initiative to get to know them.

Unlike Xu Qinghuan and other independent cultivators, he was recruited as a talisman maker.

Over the past year, Lin Changsheng had secretly learned that the original second-tier talisman master of the Xi Danhe family had gone on a journey several years ago.

With the talisman-making and offering ceremony now vacant for many years, the He family has long wanted to recruit a suitable talisman-maker.

However, in addition to being skilled in the craft, family worshippers must also be of good character and trustworthy.

Lin Changsheng, with his background as a rogue cultivator, clean record, and remarkable talent in talisman making, is undoubtedly the most suitable candidate.

Upon learning that Lin Changsheng did not possess the talisman-making inheritance, the He family first tempted him with the complete talisman-making inheritance, but after he arrived at the He family, they ignored him completely.

He could guess somewhat of the purpose behind doing so.

Firstly, it was a test for himself; secondly, it was a condition for accepting the inheritance of the talisman master's lineage, so that he could be subdued as a young rogue talisman master and brought to the He family.

"I'm afraid even the head of the family didn't expect that after living in the He family for so long, I wouldn't have taken the initiative to contact them..."

Lin Changsheng analyzed in his heart.

Before long, the two arrived at the He family's reception room and met the clan leader, He Wenbin, once again.

"Lin Changsheng greets the clan leader."

Lin Changsheng greeted him respectfully.

"Master Lin, you're too kind. I've heard that during your stay at the He family, you've remained secluded, focusing solely on cultivation. If all the younger generation of the He family were like Master Lin, how could our family not prosper..."

He Wenbin spoke politely, without any airs of a clan leader, acting as if he were an elder in the clan.

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Half an hour later, Lin Changsheng walked out of the family reception room with a calm expression.

Back in the courtyard, he took out a jade slip from his sleeve.

The legacy of a first-tier rune master!

"With the source of the talisman master's inheritance, in a few years, I will be able to openly produce a mid-grade first-tier talisman."

Lin Changsheng gently placed the jade slip on his forehead, and after slightly activating his magic power, he probed into it with his divine sense.

Instantly, a large amount of information about first-order spell symbols was detected.

After a short while, the jade slip shattered, and Lin Changsheng memorized all the information inside.

He closed his eyes and sorted through the information, comparing it with the talisman-making experience of "Heavenly Poison Master" in his memory.

The talisman-making tradition provided by the He family is not comprehensive, and many precious and special talismans are not included.

Even so, this first-tier talisman master inheritance is extremely precious to other Qi Condensation cultivators.

Lin Changsheng silently made a mental note of it, and decided to avoid displaying any special talismans outside of his inheritance in front of outsiders in the future.

In giving away this talisman master's inheritance, clan leader He Wenbin put forward two conditions, allowing him to choose one.

One option is to marry any woman in the He family, other than He Shan and He Wanying, and have her marry into the He family and enjoy the same treatment as a direct descendant.

Secondly, he would become a talisman-making servant of the He family, submitting a certain number of talismans each year to earn family contributions; in addition to the training grounds provided by the He family, he would enjoy the basic benefits of a talisman-making servant; besides that, he would also fulfill his promise to the elders of He Zhizhou to train two first-tier talisman masters for the He family.

Clearly, the first condition was to win him over and make him a member of the He family. It seemed like a great reward, but it was essentially binding him to the Danxi He family.

Although the second condition has many restrictions, it is ultimately just a cooperative relationship with the He family.

After a moment's thought, Lin Changsheng chose the second condition: to become a retainer of the He family.

To put it bluntly, the reason he needs to pass on the art of talisman making is merely to cover up his true intentions. If he gets too involved because of this, it would be a loss that doesn't outweigh the gains.

Lin Changsheng has long-term ambitions, and his vision is naturally not limited to a Foundation Establishment family like the Xi Dan He family.

Seasons change, and time flows on.

Three years passed in the blink of an eye.

The He Family Manor, a secluded courtyard.

Lin Changsheng calmed his mind and held the talisman brush in his hand, leaving powerful and vigorous marks of spiritual ink on the talisman paper.

As the last stroke was made, a pale green light shimmered across the entire surface of the talisman, perfectly natural and full of life.

Rejuvenation Talisman: A mid-grade Tier 1 talisman that can restore mana, heal internal injuries, expel common toxins, and regulate Qi...

It belongs to the category of auxiliary and healing spells and is not commonly seen in daily life.

The method of making talismans comes from the talisman master tradition of the He family.

Lin Changsheng, now 27 years old, successfully broke through to the fourth level of Qi Condensation a year ago.

After advancing to the mid-stage of Qi Condensation, his magical power increased several times over, enough to support Lin Changsheng in creating most of the first-tier mid-grade talismans.

"At the fourth level of Qi Condensation, one can roughly present oneself as a mid-grade first-tier talisman master."

Lin Changsheng pondered to himself.

First-tier mid-grade talisman masters are more valued in the He family, and their treatment will be improved accordingly.

Sometimes, it doesn't seem too abrupt to take out some mid-grade spell talismans.

"Our next goal is to accumulate resources and advance to the late stage of gas condensation as soon as possible."

As Lin Changsheng stepped out of the room, he received a stack of letters.

After becoming a retainer of the He family, he moved away from his original residence. The courtyard is now surrounded by few people, making it more suitable for cultivation.

The recipients of the letters were mostly the group of independent cultivators who had entered the He family together back then.

Perhaps because they could never get into the core of the He family, these independent cultivators had no choice but to focus on cultivating the next generation.

Even those who worshipped Lin Changsheng, a master of talismans, vied to curry favor with him.

Lin Changsheng shook his head and picked out three letters.

Two of the invitations were from He Liangcai and Xu Qinghuan, respectively, for their children's one-month celebration.

The two married almost one after the other and now have children.

As the first to marry into the He family, He Liangcai also married the clan leader's niece, thus becoming a leader among this group of independent cultivators.

They have always tried their best to curry favor with Lin Changsheng, the talisman maker and worshipper of the He family.

Xu Qinghuan is a longtime friend, so it's only natural that he would invite me.

However, due to his seclusion, he missed their invitation.

The three letters were actually from Zhang Xiucai, who had been at Qinglan Sect for many years.

The letter was simple, besides offering greetings, it also expressed the hope that Lin Changsheng would keep his promise from years ago and visit Huangling Market.

The agreed date was half a month ago, so it has obviously expired.

After thinking for a moment, Lin Changsheng left the courtyard.

He visited He Liangcai and Xu Qinghuan one after the other, explained the reason for his previous absence, and gave each of them five magic talismans as a congratulatory gift.

He Liangcai warmly welcomed Lin Changsheng's visit.

He Liangcai named his daughter 'He Xuan'. Not long ago, it was discovered that she possessed spiritual roots and could cultivate in the future.

The He family also bestowed upon them thirty catties of spirit rice, twenty spirit stones, pills to enhance cultivation, and even family contributions...

Compared to the inferiority he felt when he married into the He family, He Liangcai is now beaming with pride and full of joy.

Even his cultivation level has broken through to the fifth level of Qi Condensation.

In contrast, her friend Xu Qinghuan, although she gave birth to a son, did not have any spiritual roots detected, and was destined to be an ordinary mortal in the future.

"Brother Lin, I'm really suffering..."

"I'm inferior to others in cultivation, inferior in judging situations, and now I can't even outdo them in having children..."

Upon seeing Lin Changsheng, the depressed Xu Qinghuan poured out her grievances.

His wife also felt guilty, and looked somber as she held her son.

Xu Qinghuan was feeling distressed, and Lin Changsheng didn't know how to comfort her, so he just listened quietly.

After chatting for a while, Xu Qinghuan learned that Lin Changsheng was going on a long trip.

"Brother Lin, are you going to the Qinglan Sect? Are you going to find... Xiao'e?"

When Xiao'e was mentioned, a look of longing appeared on Xu Qinghuan's face.

Although I am now married with a wife and children.

But he could never forget the charming young girl who had bickered with him in Huanglingfang Market back then.

"I have some personal matters to discuss with Brother Shangwen."

Lin Changsheng glanced at He Shuang beside him without leaving a trace, and said with a normal expression.

"Go find Scholar Zhang?" Seeing Lin Changsheng's wink, Xu Qinghuan immediately understood. He glanced guiltily at his wife, then regained his composure and said, "I haven't seen that boy in years, and I miss him terribly. He went to the Qinglan Sect and didn't even contact me. Brother Lin, I'll go with you..."