Steady Mortal Path: Starting from Obtaining the Golden Core Inheritance

Soon after, the restrictions outside the house dissipated.

Upon seeing the man in white emerge from inside, He Jincheng was initially taken aback, but quickly recognized him, his honest face beaming with delight.

"Uncle Lin, it's you!"

"Nephew Jincheng, together with his wife, pays his respects to Uncle Lin."

"Congratulations, Uncle Lin, on your ascension to the Golden Elixir Path!"

He Jincheng was excited and immediately pulled his wife to bow and kneel.

Although Lin Changsheng did not deliberately reveal his magical power, the faint aura of a true human being emanating from him was not concealed, and He Jincheng and his wife were aware of it.

Lu Yihan also knelt down with a smile, but she was not too surprised, seemingly unsurprised by Lin Changsheng's arrival.

"No need to be polite."

"It's been so many years since we last met. Both of you have made progress in your cultivation. It seems you've supported each other a lot along the way."

Lin Changsheng spoke in a gentle tone, looking with satisfaction at the middle-aged couple, He Jincheng and his wife, who were now standing before him.

Over the years, Lu Yihan has successfully advanced to the Foundation Establishment stage.

He Jincheng's internal energy had reached the peak of the mid-stage Foundation Establishment, and he was already capable of advancing to the late stage.

During this time, Lin Changsheng used his divine sense to investigate and gained a basic understanding of the situation of the Xi Danhe family's territory.

The couple, He Jincheng and his wife, both Foundation Establishment cultivators, have managed the clan's businesses in an orderly manner.

This wouldn't have been possible without Lu Yihan's advice and suggestions.

The Xi Danhe family is much larger than it was back then.

“Shouren, don’t worry, this senior is your…great-grandfather.”

"Hurry up and kowtow to your great-grandfather."

Lu Yihan spoke in a kind tone and gave He Shouren a wink.

"Great-grandson Shouren kowtows to his great-grandfather."

Upon hearing this, He Shouren looked bewildered.

But encouraged by Lu Yihan, she still knelt down and kowtowed to Lin Changsheng in a very proper manner.

“Uncle Lin, Shouren is the grandson of Brother Tianfu and Cousin Heyun. In terms of seniority, it is not abrupt for him to call you Great-Grandfather.”

He Jincheng glanced at his wife with a hint of reproach in his eyes and then quickly explained to Lin Changsheng.

He knew that Uncle Lin was a kind person and had always treated Brother Tianfu very well.

But now Uncle Lin is a Golden Core cultivator, while He Shouren is still considered a member of the He family.

The use of "great-grandfather" clearly suggests an attempt to establish a connection.

He Jincheng was not only honest and simple, but also a stickler for rules. He was worried that this would displease Uncle Lin.

“Your grandfather, Tian Fu, and grandmother, He Yun, have been by my side since I was a child, so calling him ‘great-grandfather’ isn’t too abrupt.”

Lin Changsheng gladly accepted He Shouren's kowtow and did not stop him.

After suffering injuries, Tian Fu was unable to stay at Changchun Peak and could only temporarily reside in Qianhe Immortal City.

Not long after, He Jincheng brought Tian Fu back to his clan.

Later, Tian Fu and He Yun, who had been childhood sweethearts, got married.

Unfortunately, neither of their children, a son nor a daughter, possessed spiritual roots, and according to the He family rules, they were not allowed to live with cultivators.

Fortunately, her grandson possessed spiritual roots and was taken in by He Yun.

More than a decade ago, He Yun died, leaving behind only a grandfather and grandson.

The name 'He Shouren' was also given by He Jincheng.

I hope that Brother Tianfu's grandson, regardless of his future level of cultivation, will always uphold benevolence and righteousness.

In addition, He Jincheng admired Brother Tian Fu for his lifelong loyalty, even when he was mentally unstable, he always kept Uncle Lin in mind.

Therefore, "Shouren" is derived from the homonym of "Shouren".

“Shouren, your great-grandfather was a master of talisman making. Even a casual word of advice from him was a thousand times better than those talisman masters in the clan.”

Lu Yihan offered her congratulations with a smile.

He Shouren was not familiar with Lin Changsheng and acted reserved.

But upon hearing Lu Yihan's words, he mustered his courage and looked up at the young man who looked about the same age as him, feeling excited as well.

……

The next period of time.

Lin Changsheng is temporarily staying at Xi Danhe's house.

They still live in the same small courtyard from back then.

He specifically instructed He Jincheng and his wife not to publicize his existence.

Under Lin Changsheng's treatment, Tian Fu's physical functions improved somewhat, but the psychological trauma was irreversible.

I still spend most of my time each day in a daze.

In a rare moment of lucidity, he instructed his grandson, He Shouren, to stay by Lin Changsheng's side and serve him.

That being said, most of the time, it was Lin Changsheng who guided He Shouren in cultivation and talisman making.

Perhaps influenced by Lin Changsheng, both the eldest elder of the He family, He Liangcai, and the second elder, He Jincheng, are particularly fond of talisman-making techniques.

Therefore, talisman making is now prevalent in the Xi Danhe family. When choosing a skill, the younger generation of the clan prioritizes talisman making. Only if they have no talent will they consider other paths.

“Great-grandfather, this is a letter sent by someone from the Fengling Chamber of Commerce. It is addressed to an old friend of the Xi Danhe family.”

He Shouren presented a letter with a respectful expression.

As time went by, He Shouren gradually came to understand his great-grandfather's abilities.

Before this, he only vaguely knew that his grandfather had once served a skilled talisman master.

The talisman master caused trouble many years ago and abandoned his temple to flee.

My grandfather was implicated as a result.

However, my grandfather always kept the story of that talisman master a secret and never revealed a single word about it to anyone.

Who would have thought that the talisman master would return as a Golden Core cultivator!

During the time he followed Lin Changsheng in cultivation, He Shouren's state of mind and understanding of cultivation made rapid progress!

Without even using any auxiliary means, he directly broke through to the sixth level of Qi Condensation.

Regarding talisman making, under Lin Changsheng's casual guidance, the problems and improvement methods were pointed out incisively, which was like a wake-up call for He Shouren.

He discovered that his great-grandfather's skill in making talismans was simply divine.

The seemingly simple method actually simplifies the complex and achieves twice the result with half the effort.

"Shouren, your cultivation has progressed quite well recently, but your talisman-making skills are still lacking."

Lin Changsheng took the letter but did not look at it immediately. Instead, he looked at He Shouren and spoke frankly without any hesitation.

After spending some time with him, Lin Changsheng realized that He Shouren's spiritual root aptitude was not high and his talisman-making skills were also quite ordinary.

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, it will be difficult for him to advance to the second-tier rune master.

"My great-grandson is dull-witted and has disappointed his great-grandfather."

He Shouren was overwhelmed with shame, and his eyes were red.

"I won't be staying long this time. Rather than watching you waste your time on talisman making, you should choose another skill."

Lin Changsheng got straight to the point:

"Besides talisman making, I also have expertise in alchemy, artifact crafting, formations, puppetry, and beast taming. If you are interested, you can choose one to try. If it doesn't suit you, you can try another."

Lin Changsheng's words left He Shouren stunned and frozen in place.

"Great-grandfather... your great-grandson wants to try alchemy or puppetry."

After regaining his senses, He Shouren cautiously probed.

……

He Shouren's choice was exactly what Lin Changsheng had predicted.

Alchemy holds a high position among the various arts of cultivating immortality and is highly sought after.

The art of puppetry is always intricate and meticulous, and He Shouren's personality, influenced by He Jincheng, is quite suitable for it.

The practice of making talismans was prevalent in the He family, and He Shouren in the past had no choice.

But for Lin Changsheng, changing his skills was not a difficult task.

He would naturally not be stingy with the descendants of Tian Fu and He Yun.

After a period of experimentation, it was finally confirmed that He Shouren quickly mastered the art of puppetry.

Therefore, Lin Changsheng began to focus on training He Shouren in the skills of mechanical puppets.

Such a situation—giving up halfway through the study of one skill and switching to another—is extremely rare in the world of cultivation.

However, with Lin Changsheng's extensive skill reserves and financial support, he managed to change the direction of He Shouren's future cultivation.

……

Inside the room, Lin Changsheng opened Zhao Wanning's letter.

The Fengling Chamber of Commerce has found a third-tier training ground suitable for cultivation.

Zhao Wanning's intentions were clear: she wanted to leverage her close relationship with Lin Changsheng to win over this Golden Core cultivator and develop the Chamber of Commerce.

Lin Changsheng was not surprised by this.

There were many differences between them, making it impossible for them to become Daoist partners, a fact they were both well aware of.

After Zhao Wanning consolidated her position in the Chamber of Commerce, she refused to see Tian Fu, who visited her every year.

On the contrary, it was He Jincheng's nephew who had always taken good care of Tian Fu.

This is the benefit of having offspring.

Although Lin Changsheng has always been alone, he had some ties with Xi Danhe's family and his friend Xu Qinghuan in his early years.

To the descendants of these deceased friends, Lin Changsheng was no different from their elders.

half year later.

Under Lin Changsheng's careful guidance, He Shouren reached a beginner level in puppetry.

They are already capable of independently creating first-tier low-grade puppets.

To continue improving, one must constantly practice and thoroughly understand Lin Changsheng's guidance.

Lin Changsheng estimates that this process will take at least three to five years.

……

After He Shouren advanced to the first-tier puppeteer, Lin Changsheng quietly left the He family and returned to the Fengling Chamber of Commerce.

With his current cultivation level, staying in a low-level training ground for an extended period of time would result in insufficient supply of spiritual energy, causing his cultivation to regress.

This would require a large amount of spirit stones to make up for it.

Lin Changsheng's cultivation has reached the early stage of the Golden Core realm. If he has a suitable training ground, he can consider breaking through to the middle stage of the Golden Core realm within a few years.

Upon learning of Lin Changsheng's arrival, Zhao Wanning was overjoyed. After dressing up carefully, she personally accompanied him.

During this time, she secretly kept an eye on Xi Danhe's family and learned about Lin Changsheng's movements.

The dignified Golden Elixir Immortal actually condescended to stay at the Xi Dan He family's residence for more than half a year, imparting his skills to He Shouren.

This left her feeling deeply disappointed.

It was assumed that the two had rekindled their relationship and that some special feelings would remain.

Such anxiety and insecurity led Zhao Wanning to sacrifice her personal emotions and become more ingratiating while accompanying Lin Changsheng.

The more this was the case, the more Lin Changsheng felt something was missing.

A few days later, he officially went into seclusion at the third-level training ground that Zhao Wanning had been searching for.

From then on, the news that a Golden Core cultivator had settled in the Fengling Chamber of Commerce spread throughout the surrounding area, causing quite a stir in the cultivation world of Yue Kingdom.

Due to years of war, over the decades, the number of Golden Elixir Masters within the Yue Kingdom has occasionally changed.

The appearance of each Golden Core cultivator brings considerable influence.

Since the arrival of this Golden Core cultivator from the Fengling Chamber of Commerce, he has never made a formal appearance, which has aroused considerable suspicion from the outside world.

……

Another half year passed.

Lin Changsheng independently comprehended the array formation inheritance and set up a simple 'spirit gathering array' around the dojo, which slightly gathered the spiritual energy of heaven and earth to increase the cultivation speed.

A third-tier low-grade spiritual vein can barely satisfy daily cultivation needs; if one wants to break through to the mid-stage of the Golden Core realm, the enhancement effect is negligible.

However, Lin Changsheng's demon beast, the Snow Demon Wolf, broke through its own limitations with the help of a third-tier spiritual vein and successfully advanced to the third-tier great demon realm.

On the day of the promotion, the spiritual energy of heaven and earth within a radius of dozens of miles fluctuated abnormally, causing a great disturbance that was difficult to conceal.

Many cultivators gathered outside Lin Changsheng's cave.

Most of them were Qi Condensation or Foundation Establishment cultivators passing by, who could be seen from afar.

There are also quite a few fake Core Formation cultivators and Golden Core cultivators.

Upon sensing this powerful demonic aura, these cultivators suddenly realized that the cause of such a commotion was actually a newly born third-tier demon!

"Humph!"

However, when they approached the dojo, intending to investigate the situation, they sensed a powerful divine sense that was no weaker than that of a mid-stage Golden Core cultivator.

This instantly startled the surrounding crowd who were eager to investigate.

A few months later.

The Snow Demon Wolf stabilized its cultivation level, and Lin Changsheng emerged from seclusion.

"Lin Lang, did a third-tier demon break through again?"

Zhao Wanning asked curiously.

They had been waiting outside for a long time, but were blocked by the isolation barrier set up by Lin Changsheng.

"It's just a demon beast under my command."

Lin Changsheng said casually.

"Lin Lang actually has a third-tier great demon under his command!"

Zhao Wanning was shocked, and looking at Lin Changsheng's calm demeanor, she felt a little strange.

Lin Lang not only possesses the cultivation level of the Golden Core realm, but also has astonishing abilities such as third-order puppets and third-order great demons.

If we calculate it this way, wouldn't that mean we have the ability to fight against a mid-stage Golden Core cultivator?

Could these be... the opportunities we obtained from the ruins back then?

Zhao Wanning couldn't help but secretly speculate.

"Is there something else going on with Fairy Zhao's visit this time?"

Lin Changsheng looked at Zhao Wanning with a half-smile, his expression suggestive.

A few days ago, he sensed the presence of Zhao Wanning and a female cultivator in the mid-stage of the Golden Core realm.

Coincidentally, the Jurchen's cultivation method gave him a sense of familiarity.

His martial arts style is from the same school as Lin Xiurong and Zhang Xiucai in their early years, but it is clearly more profound.

As expected, the other party should be from the Qinglan Sect.

"Chen Hui, a True Person of the Qinglan Sect, has learned that a third-tier talisman master has come to our Chamber of Commerce and wishes to make his acquaintance with him."

"Lin Lang, our chamber of commerce is located within the territory of the Qinglan Sect. If we can be on good terms with them, it will be mutually beneficial and bring considerable advantages."

Zhao Wanning explained softly, her voice gentle, her eyes filled with a pleading look.

"I, Lin, will not stay here for long. Even if I get in touch with the Qinglan Sect, I will not be able to maintain it."

"In the short term, one may gain something by using Lin's name as a Golden Core cultivator, but it is like a mirage."

Lin Changsheng did not hide his departure soon after.

In the end, he decided to meet this Jurchen from the Qinglan Sect.

Consider it an act of helping Zhao Wanning.

"Thank you, Lin Lang."

Zhao Wanning's voice was soft and sweet, her eyes brimming with joy.

……

Three days later.

Lin Changsheng saw a young female cultivator with excellent looks and temperament inside the Fengling Chamber of Commerce.

"My name is Lin Changsheng. I greet Fellow Daoist Qingyun."

Lin Changsheng had a gentle smile and a calm demeanor.

It is said that the title of "Qingyun Zhenren" in the Qinglan Sect is passed down from generation to generation.

The woman in the blue robe before them was none other than Chen Hui, the newly promoted 'Qingyun Zhenren' of the Qinglan Sect.