Steady Mortal Path: Starting from Obtaining the Golden Core Inheritance

In his letter, Zhang Xiucai mentioned that he had a mid-grade first-level breakthrough pill that he intended to give to Lin Changsheng, and also suggested that they have a small get-together.

Although Lin Changsheng did not refuse, he never asked for it.

Firstly, my cultivation level was still shallow back then, and I was far from needing this pill.

Secondly, such precious pills are not even stored in the He family's treasury.

Occasionally, obtaining one would cause the He family members to vie for it.

Lin Changsheng couldn't accept this gift for nothing.

Although the two were once friends, their current statuses are different.

One is a disciple of a major sect, with a promising future.

One was a rogue cultivator who had mastered some talisman-making techniques, but had no lineage, no security, and an uncertain future.

Even if we are mindful of past relationships, we cannot accept their support for nothing, otherwise this bond will eventually be exhausted.

Only through mutual cooperation can the relationship between two people be maintained in the long term.

After careful consideration, Lin Changsheng began to write.

He first gave a brief introduction to the situation of himself and his former friend Xu Qinghuan.

Then, I asked him with concern in my heart.

Finally, he subtly inquired about the 'mid-grade breakthrough pill', saying that if it was temporarily unused, he was willing to exchange it for items such as equivalent magical talismans.

……

"Yun'er, send this letter to Qinglan Sect."

"Seal the letter," Lin Changsheng instructed.

Across from me stood a delicate and pure-looking young girl, her almond-shaped eyes blinking with a hint of playfulness.

“Okay, Uncle Lin.” The girl obediently put away the letter, then said in a clear voice, “Uncle Lin, Uncle Qinghuan came to see you during your seclusion.”

"I understand. Go and mail the letter first."

Lin Changsheng nodded and said calmly.

At Xu Qinghuan's home.

The day after Lin Changsheng emerged from seclusion, he arrived at Xu Qinghuan's place.

What they discovered was astonishing.

Xu Qinghuan's cultivation level has actually reached the sixth level of Qi Condensation!

Although Lin Changsheng sensed that his aura was somewhat weak, it seemed that his breakthrough was extremely difficult.

But it really is the sixth level of Qi Condensation!

Such speed can only be described as a meteoric rise.

"Brother Lin, I've finally caught up with you this time!"

Xu Qinghuan is thirty-five or thirty-six years old, and perhaps due to lack of exercise, she has gained some weight.

After taking over the He family's business, Xu Qinghuan frequently dealt with merchants. He appeared wealthy, shrewd, and mercenary.

He was nothing like the dashing young gentleman he had been when we first met.

With the improvement in her cultivation, Xu Qinghuan became more confident and talkative.

After a conversation, Lin Changsheng learned the reason for Xu Qinghuan's improved cultivation.

As she grew older, Xu Qinghuan developed a keen business sense, bringing considerable profits to the He family.

Three years ago, with the consent of the He family's senior management, Xu Qinghuan married his third wife.

Unlike the first two, this third wife possessed spiritual roots and was at the fifth level of Qi Condensation. She was a direct descendant of the He family.

After the two officially became Daoist partners.

The He family's higher-ups bestowed upon Xu Qinghuan a dual cultivation method.

After trying this dual cultivation method for the first time, Xu Qinghuan became completely absorbed in it.

He spent most of his time practicing cultivation with his Daoist partner.

He would even occasionally visit brothels in the market, spending large sums of money to find low-level female cultivators for dual cultivation practice.

Over the years, his cultivation level has soared, reaching the sixth level of Qi Condensation.

This experience left Lin Changsheng both amused and exasperated.

"The practice of dual cultivation is ultimately not the right path. It's fine to occasionally combine work and rest, but remember not to rely on it too much."

Lin Changsheng thought for a moment and then reminded Xu Qinghuan, who was talking eloquently.

"Hehe, Brother Lin, you're just too conservative. Why don't you find a cultivation partner in the He family? I think you and Miss Wanying are a perfect match. I'll share this dual cultivation method with you then..."

"During the first time engaging in dual cultivation, the one with lower cultivation level will gain numerous benefits, even aiding in breaking through bottlenecks..."

However, Xu Qinghuan, having just tasted the sweetness of the dual-residence system, was so engrossed in it that she disregarded her friend's reminders; instead, she subtly advised Lin Changsheng.

"My ambitions lie elsewhere. I will never marry and have children until I have cultivated myself to a level that satisfies me."

Lin Changsheng gave his friend a meaningful look, rejecting him without leaving any room for negotiation.

……

After the small gathering, we returned to the courtyard.

Lin Changsheng gave He Yun some pointers and then checked Tian Fu's cultivation progress.

These two children grew up without their parents by their side, and they were precocious, independent, well-behaved, and sensible.

He never caused any trouble when it came to cultivation.

Lin Changsheng began making the talismans he had been neglecting during his seclusion.

Over the past few years, Lin Changsheng has followed the memories and experiences of "Heavenly Poison Master" in talisman making, while also innovating and gaining many of his own insights.

The skill in making talismans has improved considerably.

The success rate of creating a first-tier high-grade magic talisman has reached 30%.

They can barely break even and avoid losses.

With Lin Changsheng's current skill level, he completed the talisman-making work that had been piling up for more than half a year in just three months.

After instructing He Yun to send the talisman away, Lin Changsheng had some free time again.

Having just finished my seclusion, it's not suitable for me to overdo any training beyond my daily basic practice.

A balance between work and rest is essential for physical and mental well-being.

So Lin Changsheng took out the jade slip containing the medical knowledge he had inherited and began to study it.

In fact, doctors and alchemists are somewhat similar.

Both require the identification of a large number of medicinal materials and an understanding of the effects of herbs.

Therefore, in the inheritance, almost 90% of the content is about introducing various rare and precious materials, spiritual plants and fruits in the cultivation world.

Lin Changsheng's decision to pursue a minor in medicine actually had a hidden reason.

The memories of 'Tian Du Zhenren' also contain the legacy of a poison master.

Poison Master is too ruthless, often harming people invisibly, and is ostracized by the righteous cultivation world.

But it can be considered a decent means of protection.

Lin Changsheng thought that he might as well use his identity as a doctor to cover up his identity, which would also make it very convenient to find various medicinal herbs in his daily life.

Having secretly mastered some poison-related techniques, they can protect themselves in critical moments.

……

On this day, Lin Changsheng was immersed in his research on the inheritance of medical knowledge when an unexpected person suddenly came to visit him.

Before long, He Wanying, dressed in a deep blue dress, stood in front of Lin Changsheng.

Despite not having seen her for several years, He Wanying's appearance and temperament remained unchanged; she was still noble, dignified, and elegant.

"Miss Wanying is a rare guest. I apologize for not greeting you properly."

Lin Changsheng greeted her with a smile, wondering in his heart what the woman's purpose was.

"Master Lin is in seclusion year-round, so those who can get here are probably rare guests."

He Wanying chuckled softly, exuding an intellectual elegance, like an approachable older sister next door, a far cry from her previous noble and dignified demeanor.

"Miss Wanying is too kind. I know that I am not very talented, so I can only make up for my shortcomings by practicing diligently every day."

Lin Changsheng responded with a faint smile.

"Hehe, if even Master Lin is dull-witted, then there really aren't many geniuses left in my He family." He Wanying smiled and glanced at Lin Changsheng with a hint of reproach: "Master Lin is truly heartless, rejecting the clan's matchmaking to my face. It seems that I am too plain-looking to catch Master Lin's eye."

"How could that be? I am not talented enough and am far from worthy of Miss Wanying. I am still aware of my own limitations so as not to be rejected by Miss Wanying in the future."

Lin Changsheng paused for a moment, then explained.

But I couldn't help but have doubts.

Could it be that this woman came to our door specifically for this matter?