Steady Mortal Path: Starting from Obtaining the Golden Core Inheritance

Lin Changsheng didn't really have any good ideas at the moment.

To draw a 'spirit beast talisman', you need at least second-tier talisman paper and first-tier high-grade spirit ink, among other materials.

Spirit ink can be replaced by collecting the blood of bull demons.

As for talismans, you can collect the hides of bull demons, but you will also need a second-tier spirit wood.

Second-tier spirit wood is quite useful even for Foundation Establishment cultivators, and it is not something that ordinary Qi Condensation cultivators can possess.

Helpless, Lin Changsheng had no choice but to shelve his plan to draw the 'Spirit Beast Talisman'.

Unless a suitable second-tier spirit wood can be found before the bull demon's time runs out.

As for seeking help from the He family, Lin Changsheng never even considered it.

The He family's talisman-making tradition does not include second-tier talismans.

Although the He family is now treating him with the courtesy due to a guest, Lin Changsheng still tries his best to minimize his presence and quietly improve his cultivation.

It's inappropriate for a mere Qi Condensation Level 5 Talisman Master to inquire about second-tier spirit wood.

The memories of 'True Poison Master' in his mind told him that there was a hidden undercurrent of turmoil beneath the seemingly peaceful world of cultivation.

There are countless examples of exceptionally talented alchemists, weapon refiners, talisman masters, or artisans skilled in various cultivation arts who, because their cultivation level is too low to match their skills, are imprisoned by powerful merchant guilds or villains and forced to serve them for life.

Even a powerful cultivator like 'Heavenly Poison True Man' who has formed the Core Formation stage has dominated the cultivation world for many years.

In order to advance his resources, he was able to fight against more than a dozen cultivators of the same level.

Ultimately, he was instantly killed by the sudden appearance of a Nascent Soul cultivator.

Therefore, when Lin Changsheng first embarked on the path of cultivation, he decided that he must proceed with caution and prudence step by step.

Never take risks unless absolutely necessary, and prioritize your own safety even if it means missing out on some opportunities.

He didn't want to one day be captured and imprisoned by some force, locked in a dark and sunless room, and become a tool for making talismans.

……

A few days later, a guest came to the courtyard.

He Zhizhou, an elder of the He family, took the initiative to approach Lin Changsheng and explained the purpose of his visit.

It turns out that the patriarch of the 'Nangong Family' in the cultivation world of Yue Kingdom was celebrating his 400th birthday and invited various sects and families to attend.

The Xi Danhe family and the Nangong family have adjacent businesses and numerous business dealings, and were also among those invited.

The clan leader planned to have Elder He Zhichang lead the delegation, with He Shan and He Wanying, two geniuses of the He family, going together to offer birthday greetings.

Lin Changsheng will also be going with the team.

“Both young ladies are among the best in their class, so it’s no problem for them to go and offer birthday greetings. However, my magical power is too weak, and it would be embarrassing for the He family if I were to accompany them.”

Lin Changsheng was puzzled by He Zhizhou's invitation and was about to refuse.

He was not interested in the birthday celebration of that Master Nangong.

Ultimately, Lin Changsheng is a talisman-maker and worshipper; when faced with the He family's orders, it ultimately depends on his own will.

"Master Lin is too modest." He Zhizhou, who looked to be in his eighties, said with a kind and gentle face, "In recent years, the He family's talisman business has grown stronger and stronger. Among them, the mid-grade talismans, with the 'Rejuvenation Talisman' as the leader, have become the specialty of the He family, rivaling the 'Qi-Returning Talisman' of the You family of Luochuan. This is all thanks to Master Lin."

"Elder He, you flatter me. I was just doing my duty as a servant entrusted with this task."

Lin Changsheng simply waved his hand and smiled, not taking credit for it.

"The You family of Luochuan intends to exchange their 'Qi-Returning Talisman' for the He family's 'Spring-Returning Talisman' drawing method. The clan leader hopes to complete the transaction during the birthday celebration. For both Lin the Talisman Master and our He family, this would be a good opportunity to learn another excellent talisman technique. Considering that Lin the Talisman Master has not seemed to have exchanged ideas with other talisman masters since receiving the talisman-making inheritance, this is a good opportunity for him to discuss and learn from the You family's 'Xin the Talisman Master'."

Seeing that Lin Changsheng remained unmoved, Elder He Zhizhou continued to explain the situation with a smile.

"It turns out that the clan chief meant well, so I, Lin, will naturally comply."

Having said that, Lin Changsheng showed a touch of emotion and readily agreed.

"Hehe, if Master Lin's skills can improve, it will be a win-win situation for both him personally and for the He family."

Elder He Zhizhou smiled and nodded.

After seeing Elder He off, Lin Changsheng returned to his room to prepare.

With the elder of Hezhou leading the team and the two prodigies of the He family accompanying them, there's no need to worry about safety, unless a Foundation Establishment cultivator personally intervenes.

However, most of the Foundation Establishment cultivators in Yue Kingdom had some reputation, and during Master Nangong's birthday celebration, out of consideration for the Nangong family's reputation, they were reluctant to make a move against the invited individuals.

"Perhaps this trip will also give me the opportunity to meet other talisman masters, and then I will be able to explain the other talismans I have."

Lin Changsheng pondered silently.

As one's cultivation level increases, the amount of spirit stones consumed in daily cultivation also increases.

The feed for the Crimson Centipede is not cheap, and since the "Eternal Spring of the Withered Tree" technique is not good at fighting, Lin Changsheng plans to buy some magical artifacts to increase his protective measures after reaching the sixth level of Qi Condensation.

Based on this calculation, selling the existing talismans alone is already insufficient to cover expenses.

Lin Changsheng wouldn't want to miss a suitable opportunity to explain the origin of the talisman in his hand.

After organizing the various self-defense talismans needed for the trip, Lin Changsheng instructed the little girl He Yun on some trivial matters.

He left behind some spirit rice and spirit-feeding pills, instructing He Yun to take care of the bull demon daily and feed the Crimson Centipede.

Just to be on the safe side, he also left behind the jade tablet that controlled the Crimson Centipede.

Under Lin Changsheng's tutelage, He Yun has already reached the first level of Qi Condensation. In addition, with the care she received since childhood, the Crimson Centipede is already familiar with her scent.

Leaving the jade tablet was merely a backup plan.

The next morning.

Lin Changsheng and the He family set off.

The leader of the team was Elder He Zhizhou.

Two charming young women, He Shan and He Wanying, accompanied them.

Behind them were He Yong from the law enforcement team, and two other members of the He clan.

There were a total of seven people, including Lin Changsheng.

He Yong and He Wanying were both acquaintances of his, and he took the initiative to greet them.

He Shan's expression was aloof, and she showed no interest in men her own age, but she still nodded slightly to Lin Changsheng, the clan's honored guest.

Unlike the previous trips.

This time, Elder He simply patted his storage bag, and immediately a slender flying boat, more than ten feet long, hovered in front of them.

A first-grade superior flying magic weapon!

Before Lin Changsheng could examine him closely, Elder He urged everyone to board the ship together.

Lin Changsheng was somewhat puzzled, however, as this flying boat, though about ten feet long, could only barely accommodate four or five people.

At the same time, He Shan and He Wanying's bodies were filled with spiritual light, and each took out a shuttle-shaped magical artifact from their storage bags.

With the activation of their magic, the two women leaped lightly, their lotus feet gently stepping onto the flying shuttle artifact.

Two graceful figures rose from the ground and flew away.

Lin Changsheng, He Yong, and the others huddled together, and Elder He propelled the flying boat, which also slowly ascended into the air.

This was Lin Changsheng's first time experiencing flight in his life.

Looking down at the He family's territory, which was gradually shrinking, Lin Changsheng felt a sense of wonder.

An invisible protective shield surrounded the airship, so there was no feeling of wind at all.

Compared to the light and agile flying shuttles of He Shan and He Wanying, Elder He's manned flying boat seemed somewhat cumbersome.

However, the flying boat magic artifact can be powered by spirit stones, so it consumes very little energy from cultivators.

However, those flying shuttle magical artifacts can only be controlled by consuming magical power and cannot be used for extended periods.

Both have their advantages.