Steady Mortal Path: Starting from Obtaining the Golden Core Inheritance

In a remote body of water.

Lin Changsheng set up a concealment formation and hid within it.

Previously, after dealing with Mo Xuan Zhenren and Wang Man, Lin Changsheng, who had benefited from the situation, unleashed his full speed, reaching the speed of a Nascent Soul cultivator, and searched for this 'quasi-third-order' water vein.

As for the original owner of this place, a 'water monkey' demon that barely reached the third rank, he was startled by a trace of the aura of a fourth-rank demon king released by the Nightmare Moth under his instruction, and decisively abandoned the spiritual land.

Here, Lin Changsheng took a short break to adjust his breathing and simultaneously reviewed and revised the cultivation plan he had previously formulated.

The materials for refining the 'Nascent Soul Pill' have now been gathered, successfully resolving the most crucial resource for breaking through to the Nascent Soul realm.

There are even plenty of spiritual items that can help with infant formation. After selecting some, their effects can be accumulated and stacked when used in conjunction with the 'Infant Formation Pill'.

Furthermore, Lin Changsheng's fourth-order body refinement realm aligns with the 'Ancient Ape Chapter' of the [Five Elements True Technique], and coupled with the readily available fourth-order white ape essence blood and demon infant, refining them will greatly assist in his breakthrough to the Nascent Soul stage, making them a superior Nascent Soul condensing spiritual item.

In addition, he reached an agreement with Shen Wenyao many years ago to use her special 'Mysterious Yin Physique' to help her advance to the Nascent Soul stage.

In addition, the experiences and insights of the 'Saint Monarch of Reincarnation' in nascent soul formation, as if they were personal, can be used as a reference for his methods.

With so many opportunities and assistance coming his way, Lin Changsheng felt much more at ease.

"I had previously ventured into the alien waters to exchange for the Nascent Soul Spiritual Object from True Monarch Guigu. Now, I have unexpectedly gathered the Nascent Soul Spiritual Object, which is several years ahead of schedule."

"In that case, we should focus on breaking through our current level and not risk our lives."

A few days later, Lin Changsheng decisively gave up on going any further and returned home.

……

A few months later.

Above the Netherworld Peak, a green light streaked across the sky, bringing with it a vibrant aura of magical power.

The disciples near the main peak all felt this gentle aura.

In the mountains, beneath the lush, verdant spirit trees, a terrifying centipede demon with thin wings on its back and a crimson body lazily coiled up, gazing upwards.

"Owner."

Upon seeing the white-clad figure atop the mountain, a look of subservience appeared in his fierce and arrogant black eyes, and his voice was low and deep.

"Fellow Daoist Lin is back!"

The next moment, Shen Wenyao's clear and surprised voice rang in my ears.

"I heard from the Supreme Elder that Fellow Daoist Lin went to the Sea Clan's waters and it might take several years to return. It has only been less than a year. Could it be that something unexpected happened?"

Shen Wenyao looked up and down, her words filled with concern. After confirming that Lin Changsheng was unharmed, her expression turned curious.

Neither Guigu Zhenjun nor Lin Changsheng revealed much, but Shen Wenyao, as one of the sect elders, could vaguely guess that the two had reached some kind of consensus.

However, in the past year, the cultivators of Gunzhou and the sea races that occupy Jiuzezhou have been fighting constantly, and even the Nascent Soul cultivators on both sides have been frequently clashing.

Therefore, even with his advanced Golden Core stage cultivation, Lin Daoyou's safety is not guaranteed once he ventures deep into the sea creature's waters.

"Fellow Daoist Shen need not worry. For the foreseeable future, I, Lin, will not be going out again."

Seeing the worry on Shen Wenyao's face, Lin Changsheng said softly.

At the same time, another familiar aura of the Golden Core gradually approached.

Upon sensing the source of this aura, Lin Changsheng had a strange thought.

Before long, a woman dressed in purple with a noble and elegant demeanor appeared. She was none other than Jin Mengqiao, an old acquaintance of Lin Changsheng.

"It's been many years, but you still retain your charm."

Jin Mengqiao's expression was somewhat complicated, with a hint of sorrow in her eyes, as she spoke softly.

Looking at the young man's face, Jin Mengqiao suddenly recalled the 'Lin Fu Master' from her early years, who was of humble origin, gentle and modest, but whose only outstanding skill was in talisman making.

At that time, she looked down on him because he was a rogue cultivator and showed him no mercy.

Then, the image of an arrogant and domineering villain appears.

She openly discussed her friendship with the elders of the Guigu Sect with them, and proposed to ease the tension between the elders and the Guigu Sect.

Two completely different roles and images overlapped in her mind.

However, this reaction, coupled with his strange expression, made Shen Wenyao, who was standing to the side, notice something unusual.

"Hehe, Fellow Daoist Jin, how have you been?"

Lin Changsheng ignored the other party's mournful expression and greeted him casually.

In her early years, this woman was proud and arrogant. Even though the two had cooperated before, when Lin Changsheng came to her door to buy urgently needed resources, Jin Mengqiao showed no mercy and even swindled him out of a small sum.

After Lin Changsheng joined the Ghost Valley Sect and became an elder of the Netherworld Peak, he took advantage of the Xuanmiao Chamber of Commerce's expansion into the Gunzhou market to extort a lot of benefits under various pretexts.

As their dual identities were exposed, Jin Mengqiao naturally became aware of these minor 'grudges,' and the two tacitly understood each other's situation.

"I didn't expect that Lin Lang and Fellow Daoist Jin were already acquainted, which saves me the trouble of introducing them."

Shen Wenyao smiled sweetly and suddenly appeared on a radiant light. Her white gauze dress billowed out, and as the light gauze billowed, her slender figure landed beside Lin Changsheng. She affectionately took Lin Changsheng's arm, and the silver ornaments in her hair shimmered slightly. A faint blush rose on her pure and lively face, and she exuded a warm and considerate demeanor.

"Elder Shen, please don't misunderstand. Elder Lin and I are just old acquaintances who have cooperated in business before, nothing more."

For some reason, Jin Mengqiao subconsciously began to explain.

To be fair, he never harbored any romantic feelings towards this fellow Daoist Lin.

However, most women are naturally drawn to strength and tend to treat outstanding male cultivators differently.

This fellow Daoist Lin, whom he once looked down upon, is now far superior to her in both cultivation level and social status.

Even a beauty like Shen Wenyao seems to be smitten with him.

This, ironically, stirred a strange sense of regret in Jin Mengqiao's heart...

"Now that Fellow Daoist Lin has returned from his trip, I will not disturb you any longer. Let's discuss the matters of the Chamber of Commerce another day."

Jin Mengqiao forced a smile.

"Wen Yao has finalized the general cooperation matters with Fellow Daoist Jin. If Lin Lang has no objections, Fellow Daoist Jin can send a Chamber of Commerce steward to liaise with Hu Xiaoli, the manager of the peak, to discuss the details, which will save you from making an extra trip."

As she spoke, Shen Wenyao's voice was soft and gentle, as if she were a gentle orchid, and she was very understanding.

"Wen Yao manages everything on Mingling Peak, and I, Lin, do not interfere much."

Upon hearing this, Lin Changsheng responded in agreement.

"In that case, thank you both, fellow Daoists. I'll take my leave now."

Jin Mengqiao left in a hurry.

As he left the Ghost Valley Sect's territory, he looked back and gazed at the faint outline of 'Mingling Peak' behind him, feeling somewhat absent-minded.

……

"It seems that Fellow Daoist Lin and this Golden Fairy have more than just old acquaintances."

With a hint of teasing in her beautiful eyes, Shen Wenyao naturally released Lin Changsheng's arm.

"The title 'Fairy Shen' has changed quite quickly, but I, Lin, am focused on cultivation and have no romantic entanglement with Fellow Daoist Jin."

Lin Changsheng responded with a light laugh, his tone relaxed.

After returning to Mingling Peak, Lin Changsheng and Shen Wenyao did not cross the line between men and women, but they became much closer to each other.

Both were eager to nurture their relationship, and their interactions became more relaxed and natural, like Daoist couples in the throes of first love.

"Fellow Daoist Lin previously said that he wouldn't be going out for a while, could it be that..."

Shen Wenyao suddenly raised her head, her beautiful eyes sparkling with curiosity, as if waiting for confirmation.

"Indeed, I have encountered some fortuitous opportunities on this trip, and I have now managed to gather enough spiritual materials to form the Nascent Soul stage. Once everything is ready, I can begin my attempt to break through to the Core Formation stage."

After a moment's thought, Lin Changsheng spoke frankly.

"We've gathered all the necessary materials for Nascent Soul Formation!"

Shen Wenyao couldn't help but look surprised, then her expression brightened with delight.

But upon hearing Lin Changsheng's words about being able to break through to the Nascent Soul realm, she seemed to have thought of something, and her cheeks flushed red.

After hesitating for a moment, he asked again in a hesitant low voice:

"If we take all external assistance into account, I wonder how confident Lin Lang is in condensing his Nascent Soul?"

"Condensing a Nascent Soul is no small feat. Even with my modest accumulation over the years and Wen Yao's assistance, I dare not say I have much confidence in achieving it. I will only do my best."

Lin Changsheng pondered for a moment before giving an ambiguous answer.

"Do your best..."

Shen Wenyao was taken aback.

She knew that Lin Changsheng's strength far surpassed that of ordinary late-stage Golden Core cultivators, and that he was calm, humble, low-key, and thorough in his actions.

Originally, I thought that if Lin Changsheng could reveal two or three points of certainty, then the real certainty would probably be five or six points or more.

But Lin Changsheng only said he would do his best.

It seems that even a late-stage Golden Core cultivator like Lin Changsheng, with his profound foundation, doesn't have much confidence when facing the critical moment of Nascent Soul Formation.