Steady Mortal Path: Starting from Obtaining the Golden Core Inheritance

Half a month later.

Several miles away from Mingling Peak, a powerful Nascent Soul aura suddenly appeared.

The next moment, a beautiful figure in purple appeared. Shen Wenyao's expression was solemn. Her beautiful eyes first swept over Lin Changsheng's tightly closed cave, and then gazed into the distance, with worry appearing in her eyes.

A few days ago, quite a commotion was heard in the alchemy room of Mingling Peak, accompanied by a rich fragrance of elixirs.

Although Lin Changsheng did not make it public, the fragrance of the Nascent Soul Pill was incredibly tempting to cultivators at the Golden Core stage, and naturally it could not escape the notice of some perceptive cultivators.

Fortunately, now that True Monarch Guigu has returned to the sect to oversee things, his reputation can deter others and avoid some unnecessary trouble.

But now, this sudden, unfamiliar aura of a Nascent Soul made Shen Wenyao uneasy.

A moment later, a slightly firm female voice echoed throughout the entire dojo.

"My name is Wan Xin, a rogue cultivator. I have heard that Master Lin of Mingling Peak is unparalleled in alchemy, so I have brought my juniors here to pay him a visit."

Three or four miles away, a Taoist nun dressed in a black robe, with her hair half black and half white, and a capable demeanor, stood in the air.

Beside him stood a young man in brocade robes, at the late stage of the Golden Core realm, his expression arrogant, hovering on his magical artifact.

The woman's calm voice, enveloped in magical energy, resounded throughout the entire Mingling Peak training ground.

Many of the lower-level disciples whose cultivation had been interrupted were initially indignant, but their anger subsided after hearing the name 'Wan Xin'.

There were also people who were unfamiliar with this name, but simply out of curiosity about Nascent Soul cultivators, they deliberately watched from afar to admire the True Lord's demeanor.

Upon hearing the name of this Jurchen ruler, Shen Wenyao recalled for a moment and immediately recognized her identity, her expression becoming even more solemn.

The "Random Cultivator Alliance" is, as the name suggests, a group of independent cultivators who formed it to band together.

However, as time went by, it grew to a certain size, and high-level cultivators gradually joined, and now its influence covers many states.

In addition, in recent decades, alien races have occupied the waters, many sects have been destroyed, and the original sect cultivators have become rogue cultivators. Many of them have joined the Rogue Cultivator Alliance, greatly expanding its power.

However, due to the loose management and scattered distribution of power within this alliance, it is difficult for it to compete with ordinary sects.

Within the territory of Gunzhou, there is only one 'branch alliance' of the Loose Cultivator Alliance, which is managed by a Golden Core True Person.

"So it is the Alliance Leader Wan of the 'Random Cultivators Alliance'. I am Shen Wenyao, a junior. I was unaware of your presence, True Lord. I have failed to greet you properly."

"May I ask if Alliance Leader Wan informed our sect's Supreme Elder of your arrival? If not, this junior may convey the message on your behalf."

Shen Wenyao stepped forward to greet him with composure and grace.

As they were talking, the Golden Core youth beside Alliance Leader Wan caught a glimpse of Shen Wenyao's fairy-like face and was moved. His gaze lingered on the beauty's exquisite figure.

"I am here in a personal capacity, having come to visit Master Lin out of admiration. There is no need to concern myself with formalities. May I ask if Master Lin would be so kind as to grant me a meeting?"

In the blink of an eye, the black-robed Taoist nun arrived outside the Taoist temple. Although her words were polite, they sounded harsh compared to Shen Wenyao's gentle words.

Just as Shen Wenyao was about to speak, a gentle aura of magical power swept over from behind.

"Hehe, what Fairy Shen said is correct. I am an elder of the Ghost Valley Sect. During such a sensitive period, all strategic materials I produce must be approved by the sect's Supreme Elder."

Lin Changsheng appeared in front of Shen Wenyao with a leisurely and unhurried manner, explaining with a smile.

He stood with his hands behind his back, and although his tone was amiable, there was a hint of refusal in his words.

Although he had not had direct contact with the Alliance Leader Wan in front of him, he had heard some news about this True Monarch.

One of the two Nascent Soul True Monarchs in the Loose Cultivator Alliance, his cultivation is close to the peak of the early Nascent Soul stage. He has a decisive and straightforward personality and acts swiftly and efficiently…

Normally, when a Nascent Soul True Monarch visits a certain power, he will send someone to deliver a visiting card in advance so that the other party can make preparations.

After all, at this level, if someone with ill intentions launches a surprise attack, it would be enough to shake the foundation of any force.

Today, this sudden appearance of Alliance Leader Wan is likely not a friendly visit.

However, Lin Changsheng also sensed another slightly gloomy Nascent Soul aura rapidly approaching Mingling Peak from the main vein. It seemed that True Monarch Guigu had also sensed the aura of Alliance Leader Wan.

"Hehe, it is kind of you, Daoist Wan Dao, to travel so far to visit my Ghost Valley Sect. However, you have come to find my Golden Core Elder. If word gets out, people will think that I, the True Monarch, have been disrespectful to you."

A dozen breaths later, black mist filled the distance, a typical scene of cultivators from the Yin and evil path.

The black-robed Taoist nun Wan Xin raised her eyes, her face revealing undisguised disgust, but she quickly seemed to realize something.

"I heard that Fellow Daoist Guigu was severely injured by that old sea turtle, but I didn't expect him to still dare to go out and meet guests. It seems that the rumors are not credible."

Wan Xin's tone was somewhat teasing, seemingly unconcerned about the appearance of Guigu Zhenjun.

However, the young man with the Golden Core cultivation beside her became slightly more restrained, no longer as casual as before.

"Hehe, Fellow Daoist Wan is indeed well-informed. To be honest, that old tortoise is quite capable. If I hadn't used my life-saving divine power in time, I probably would have really been defeated. However, even so, it would take me twenty or thirty years to recover."

The black mist gradually condensed and transformed into the appearance of Guigu Zhenjun. When talking about his injuries, he seemed to have no qualms about it and spoke casually.

"Sea creatures, old turtle..."

Lin Changsheng pondered silently.

Lin Changsheng gleaned several key pieces of information from their conversation.

The fact that the so-called old turtle among the sea tribes could cause Guigu Zhenjun to suffer a loss suggests that its true strength is at least at the mid-stage of the fourth rank.

Even though he was injured, Guigu Zhenjun appeared natural and didn't seem to feel much pressure facing this Alliance Leader Wan.

Lin Changsheng secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

With the breakthrough to the Nascent Soul realm imminent, any previous conflict with a Nascent Soul True Monarch, regardless of the outcome, would negatively impact the subsequent breakthrough.

If Guigu Zhenjun can intimidate the opponent, that would be the best outcome.

……

While Lin Changsheng was thinking this, the Alliance Leader Wan seemed unwilling to exchange any more pleasantries with True Monarch Guigu.

After glancing at Lin Changsheng, his gaze went straight to the point:

"I heard that Master Lin recently successfully refined a batch of 'Nascent Soul Pills'. I wonder what their quality is, and if you could sell any leftovers?"

Upon hearing this, apart from the young Golden Core cultivator beside her who showed an expectant expression, the others were not surprised.

Recently, the only thing that can attract Nascent Soul True Monarchs to Mingling Peak is the Nascent Soul Pill that was produced half a month ago.

"I have been in seclusion recently, but I did not expect Elder Lin to have actually refined a Nascent Soul Pill?"

"It seems that my Ghost Valley Sect has also produced a fourth-level alchemist."

Guigu Zhenjun looked surprised and curiously at Lin Changsheng, as if he was unaware of the matter.

"That's right. A few days ago, I did manage to open a batch of Nascent Soul Pills by chance."

"Unfortunately, due to limitations in technology, only two pills were successfully produced in the end, both of which had flaws."

As Lin Changsheng spoke, he simply took out two exquisite treasure boxes, opened one of them, and on the delicate brocade cushion lay a translucent, emerald-green oval pill, emitting wisps of pure and mellow fragrance.

"It is indeed a flawed elixir."

The Alliance Leader Wan only sensed it briefly and felt slightly disappointed.

"Fellow Daoist Guigu, Alchemist Lin, this Alliance Leader wishes to purchase a pill. Please name your price."

The Alliance Leader withdrew his gaze and spoke directly, his words carrying an unquestionable tone.