Steady Mortal Path: Starting from Obtaining the Golden Core Inheritance

After a short while, the surging waves gradually subsided.

The water surface, now calm, is exactly the same as before. A faint aura of vital energy permeates the air, telling the story of what had happened.

On the other side, the two great demons, Snow Demon Wolf and Wind Crow, both stared intently at the heavily injured giant python demon beside them.

Especially the Snow Demon Wolf, whose massive body exuded a chilling aura, its eyes filled with greed.

Although this giant python demon has the lowest bloodline quality among the demons present.

However, being able to become a late-stage third-tier demon and dominate a region, its value is naturally extraordinary, at least much higher than the 'Red Worm' currently guarding the Netherworld Peak.

Its essence, blood, and demon core are enough to help the Snow Demon Wolf advance to the late stage.

"You should finish this quickly. After all, this is the waters of an alien race. Don't make too much of a commotion."

Lin Changsheng offered his advice.

His two spirit pets both possessed extraordinary bloodlines, so he had no need to worry.

Even at their peak, the giant python demon was no match for the two demons.

Lin Changsheng then turned his attention to the Bishui Kui Niu.

“Brother Niu, this ‘Azure Yellow Pill’ can roughly remove the accumulated yin and harmful magical power in your body. As for the remaining toxins, they can be resolved on their own thanks to your special beastly physique.”

Lin Changsheng held a 'golden yellow' pill between two fingers and spoke frankly.

After Lin Changsheng finished speaking, the Azure Water Kui Niu did not resist and immediately took a deep breath. The pill turned into a stream of light and was swallowed into its mouth.

"Thank you."

The next moment, a slightly immature and naive voice, like that of a young boy, came to Lin Changsheng's ear.

The large, bowl-sized eyes of the Azure Water Kui Niu gazed at Lin Changsheng with a spiritual quality.

This great demon recognized Lu Xun as its master and had also dealt with Lin Changsheng. They were not strangers to each other and did not reject each other.

……

Although the pills Lin Changsheng produced could not be called high-grade holy-grade pills, they were still carefully refined by him and had remarkable effects, with immediate results.

Before long, the condition of the Bishui Kui Niu improved significantly, and its breathing gradually stabilized.

At the same time, Lu Xun and his companion also stepped forward.

"Lu Xun, accompanied by his wife Li, pays his respects to Senior Lin."

Lu Xun bowed respectfully to Lin Changsheng, just as he had done years before.

The woman beside him followed Lu Xun in paying homage.

Lin Changsheng accepted this calmly.

Seeing that his two pets, Xunfeng Crow and Snow Demon Wolf, were locked in a fierce battle with the giant python demon not far away, Lin Changsheng had no intention of intervening. Instead, he casually inquired about Lu Xun, the junior whom he had personally introduced to the cultivation world years ago.

I remember that back then, Lu Xun accepted his advice, abandoned the Li clan's territory, and led the remaining clansmen to find a new foundation.

Now it seems that things are not much different from what he expected.

Lu Xun has also fully integrated into the original Li clan of Dafang Township, supporting each other and now achieving the Pseudo-Core Formation realm.

At the same time, many years after his deceased wife passed away, he chose to remarry the current daughter of the Li family.

Lin Changsheng's gaze lingered briefly on the woman surnamed Li standing beside Lu Xun.

This woman possesses a gentle and graceful demeanor, with a refined and scholarly air.

Such a temperament bears a striking resemblance to Li Chongyuan, the ancestor of the Li family's Golden Elixir Clan.

Being scrutinized by such a young and distinguished Golden Core Elder in front of her husband, Li Xiujuan's breathing quickened, and she appeared slightly flustered and nervous.

Lu Xun remained calm, only gently stroking his wife's hand to comfort her.

Not to mention that he knew Senior Lin's character, the latter's heart for cultivation was firm and would not be swayed by beauty.

Many years ago, he had also seen with his own eyes the Golden Core female cultivator who accompanied Senior Lin and acted intimately with him. Her stunning beauty and otherworldly temperament were the best he had ever seen in his life.

Ordinary women would probably not catch the eye of Senior Lin.

"Since you are the legitimate daughter of the Li family, what is your relationship with Fellow Daoist Li Chongyuan from back then?"

Lin Changsheng asked gently.

"Replying to Senior Lin, Li Chongyuan is my great-uncle."

Perhaps it was Lin Changsheng's tone that relieved Li Xiujuan's pressure. After letting out a sigh of relief, she answered truthfully.

Lin Changsheng nodded gently, recalling those days.

When he first arrived in Dafang Township, he was only at the Foundation Establishment stage and was staying in the Li clan's territory.

At that time, the Li family of Dafang Township, under the leadership of Li Chongyuan, a Golden Elixir True Man, was still quite prosperous despite being oppressed by Yu Huai True Man.

Now, however, the clan has fallen into decline, and even the clan leader has become an outsider at the Pseudo-Core Realm.

If he hadn't happened to sense it today, the two top-tier pseudo-core warriors of the Li clan would probably have perished here as well.

Perhaps, all of this is simply a matter of cause and effect.

At the same time, Lin Changsheng asked curiously why the two of them were there.

In front of Lin Changsheng, Lu Xun naturally had nothing to hide and took the initiative to tell the whole story.

During their training with the Azure Water Kui Niu, they unexpectedly discovered hidden ruins in this body of water. However, judging from the level of restrictions on the outer ruins, they are very likely to reach the fourth rank, and they need to work together with others to explore them.

After making inquiries from various sources and considering factors such as identity, background, cultivation level, and reputation, they selected Blackwater Master to discuss cooperation.

Unexpectedly, Master Blackwater was quite cunning, not only concealing his true cultivation level but also betraying them at a crucial moment, thus setting Lu Xun and his group up in a trap.

Ultimately, in the world of cultivation, strength is paramount, and there is no fairness when cultivation levels are unequal.

Thinking of this, Lu Xun recalled how he had taken Senior Lin's guidance lightly back then, only to suffer the consequences in the end, and couldn't help but smile bitterly.

"I never expected you would have this opportunity."

Lin Changsheng sighed inwardly.

During the process, he naturally noticed that Lu Xun was in low spirits, but did not offer any words of comfort.

Lu Xun was just a fisherman's son. By chance, Lin Changsheng provided him with cultivation techniques, which was just a casual thing to do.

As for what happened later, when the young man achieved great success in his cultivation, he simply let it happen naturally and offered some guidance.

However, since the other party did not take it seriously, Lin Changsheng would not force them.

Just like Tian Fu, who followed him in his early years, the two had a deep relationship, but in terms of cultivation, he also respected the latter's choice.

"High-level formation fluctuations, suspected to be a fourth-tier relic..."

Soon, Lin Changsheng focused his attention on the so-called ruins.

Meanwhile, the battle between the two pets, Xunfeng Crow and Snow Demon Wolf, and the giant python demon ended.

As expected, the latter, a wild, third-tier demon, was naturally no match for the carefully raised pet.

The Xunfeng Crow, at the late stage of the third tier, precisely tore open the giant python's body, snatched out a snake gall containing demonic power, and swallowed it in one gulp.

The Snow Demon Wolf picked up the demon core and excitedly came to Lin Changsheng's side. It spat the saliva-covered demon core into its master's hand, stretched out its front paws and gestured, making excited "woof woof" sounds, and spun around in place without any regard for its image.

Upon seeing this, Lin Changsheng couldn't help but chuckle.

Having spent many years together, he naturally knew that this was a request for him to start refining pills for them.

……

Keep the giant python demon away.

Lin Changsheng and Bishui Kui Niu led Lu Xun and his wife into the marshland to the ruins.

During the descent, the Azure Water Kui Niu used its water-attribute supernatural powers to protect Lin Changsheng and the other two.

The water around him visibly dispersed, as if blocked by a strange force, surrounding him.

"As expected of a rare demon beast bloodline, such supernatural powers make it a true darling of the water."

Lin Changsheng secretly praised him.

Half a day later.

Led by the Azure Water Kui Ox, the three people and one beast approached the bottom of the marsh.

The surroundings were pitch black, but this was no obstacle for Lin Changsheng and the other cultivators.

With divine sense probing, the situation at the bottom of the swamp was fully understood.

In addition to the accumulated silt, there are also many aquatic plants and the remains of monsters.

Of course, under Lin Changsheng's Nascent Soul level divine sense, the anomaly was quickly discovered.

"As expected, there are traces of array restrictions. If my divine sense had not reached the Nascent Soul stage, it would have been almost impossible to detect."

While Lin Changsheng was surprised, he once again marveled at the Azure Water Kui Ox's ability to find treasures in the water.

He carefully examined the barrier and found that there were many signs of bombardment around it, indicating that the formation had been damaged.

Judging from the varying degrees of wear and tear, it was bombarded at least a dozen times over many years.

After being worn down many times, the remaining restrictions are only about close to the fourth level.

This was no problem for Lin Changsheng.

Although he was not proficient in the art of formations, he did have the inheritance of fourth-order formations, plus the experience of the Samsara Saint King over a thousand years.

He had no trouble breaking through ordinary restrictive formations.

After carefully observing the formation and its restrictions, and after a moment's thought, Lin Changsheng devised a plan to break the formation.

He first took out several 'barrier-breaking talismans' and pasted them on several key points of the barrier, then activated them simultaneously.

Several bright, dazzling halos of light appeared at the bottom of the dark swamp.

The entire formation suddenly shook, and the water rippled up the silt that had accumulated over many years, instantly turning the surrounding area into a murky mess.

But Lin Changsheng remained focused. As the formation loosened, he unleashed the power of his fourth-order body refinement, delivering a punch as powerful as that of an ancient giant ape, which slammed into the surface of the formation.

‘Crack! ’

‘Crack! ’

The power of a single punch directly shattered the trembling formation.

Below, a hole several meters in diameter came into view, with what appeared to be a special barrier that kept water out.

Without hesitation, Lin Changsheng and the others entered.

The cave was dry and well-ventilated, with no dampness whatsoever.

After many twists and turns, and with Lin Changsheng's Nascent Soul level divine sense probing, they arrived at the outside of a stone hall in less than the time it takes for an incense stick to burn.

A massive stone gate stood tightly shut, blocking the way.

Right in front of the stone gate, there is a tall, robust white ape, about ten feet tall, sitting cross-legged in front of it, just like a human, like an old monk in meditation.

The powerful demonic aura surrounding the white ape far surpassed that of Lin Changsheng and the Azure Water Kui Niu.

"A fourth-tier demon king!"

Through their communication with the Azure Water Kui Niu, Lu Xun and his wife were deeply moved and almost blurted out!

Lin Changsheng paused for a moment, staring at the white ape in front of him with a strange expression, a sense of familiarity welling up in his heart.