Steady Mortal Path: Starting from Obtaining the Golden Core Inheritance

In the small courtyard.

Lin Changsheng instructed He Yun and Tian Fu to stay inside and not to go out.

He then summoned the Crimson Centipede and took out a first-grade superior 'Demon Marrow Pill'.

Sensing the spreading fragrance of the elixir, the massive body of the Crimson Centipede writhed continuously, conveying to Lin Changsheng an urgent and eager emotion.

Lin Changsheng nodded inwardly. The 'Demon Marrow Pill' produced by Qinglan Sect was indeed extraordinary, and it was extremely tempting to all kinds of spirit insects and demon beasts.

After ordering the Crimson Centipede to quiet down, Lin Changsheng then took out several other corresponding auxiliary resources.

Don't underestimate these seemingly insignificant auxiliary resources; Lin Changsheng put in a lot of effort to gather them all.

It almost used up all the family contributions accumulated in recent years, and at the same time asked Xu Qinghuan to buy things in the market.

Having prepared these, Lin Changsheng ordered the Crimson Centipede to swallow the spiritual materials and pills one after another.

Then he retreated to the edge of the courtyard, filled with anticipation.

boom!

After swallowing the elixir, the Crimson Centipede lay quietly in place.

Before long, a frenzied and powerful demonic energy suddenly erupted from its enormous body.

A demonic wind swept through the courtyard, its demonic power rampant.

However, the commotion was confined to the courtyard, and nothing unusual could be seen from the outside.

To prevent the noise in the courtyard from disturbing others, Lin Changsheng used half a year's contribution points to exchange for a first-grade high-level aura isolation array.

Currently, apart from the Foundation Establishment ancestor of the He family, no one else has any way of knowing the situation inside their own courtyard.

As a Foundation Establishment cultivator, the patriarch of the He family probably wouldn't bother spying on someone as insignificant as himself.

If they're really interested in themselves, then even if they switch to a second-tier formation, it probably won't make much of a difference.

An hour later.

The rampant demonic energy in the courtyard decreased dramatically, all of it penetrating into the body of the Crimson Centipede.

Lin Changsheng sensed that the ferocious centipede in front of him was emanating an even more ferocious and dangerous aura than before.

A late-stage Tier 1 demonic insect!

Its body did not change much; its originally bright red carapace had deepened in color and was faintly reflective.

It seems that the Crimson Centipede's defensive capabilities have been greatly enhanced after advancing to the late stage of Tier 1!

Now, as long as we wait for the Crimson Centipede to calm down and stabilize for a while, we will be able to defeat human cultivators in the late stage of Qi Condensation!

After examining the centipede and finding no long-term effects, Lin Changsheng ordered it to rest.

The Crimson Centipede tilted its head and hesitated slightly, expressing its obedience and gratitude to Lin Changsheng.

Although the Crimson Centipede wasn't particularly intelligent, its intelligence increased slightly as it advanced to the late stage of the first tier. It knew that its successful advancement was entirely due to its master.

……

After the spirit insect completes its advancement, it will be Lin Changsheng's turn to become its master.

However, during his seclusion, Lin Changsheng still hesitated about whether he should take the antidote.

Perhaps it's due to the "Eternal Spring of the Withered Tree" exercise.

It may also be related to the talent of "Heaven rewards diligence".

Lin Changsheng's advancement has been slow over the years, but he has never stagnated at any level for too long, which shows that he has a solid foundation and makes steady progress.

Even the bottleneck between the middle and late stages of Qi Condensation was much simpler than expected.

After careful consideration, Lin Changsheng decided to temporarily give up taking the Breakthrough Pill and rely solely on his own abilities to achieve a breakthrough.

If a breakthrough cannot be achieved within a year, then it's not too late to seek external assistance.

And so, Lin Changsheng sat in the room, repeatedly circulating the "Withered Wood Everlasting Spring Technique".

A ray of colorful light appeared on the black scroll deep in my mind, revealing the words "Heaven rewards diligence".

The bottleneck in his current realm loosened almost imperceptibly, and Lin Changsheng's tightly closed eyes relaxed.

A faint green aura emanated from Lin Changsheng's body, lingering in the room and spreading in all directions.

The plants around the courtyard swayed in the wind, growing vigorously...

……

During Lin Changsheng's seclusion, the Xi Danhe family, due to its dwindling numbers and the lack of new talent, decided to recruit another batch of rogue cultivators.

Unlike the previous time, this time the He family recruited several rogue cultivators at the late stage of Qi Condensation with abundant resources.

Primarily responsible for the daily inspection of the family business, as well as dealing with some unexpected issues.

Due to a conflict with the Chen family of Huangling many years ago, resulting in the loss of combat members, the Xi Danhe family's dominance in the surrounding area has diminished.

Many clan businesses are frequently harassed by rogue cultivators, and have even been robbed by wandering cultivators on several occasions, resulting in significant losses.

Recruiting independent cultivators at high prices can temporarily solve this problem.

The He family didn't expect these rogue cultivators to risk their lives at crucial moments; they only needed them to deter some petty villains in the cultivation world.

Only after the younger generation of the family grows up in a few years can the internal and external troubles be completely eliminated.

Two months later.

A streak of light enveloped a petite and pretty figure, which landed outside the quiet courtyard.

The light faded, revealing a lovely young girl dressed in a pink palace gown.

Upon closer inspection, blood was seeping from the girl's shoulders.

The girl looked around at the secluded courtyard nestled among the lush trees, a hint of curiosity in her bright eyes.

"My name is Huang Yingying. I have heard that Master Lin is an expert in both medicine and talismans, so I have come to pay him a visit."

The girl's voice was clear and melodious.

After a while, the courtyard gate opened with a 'click'...

"You're a new rogue cultivator who just joined the He family, right? What's going on here?"

Lin Changsheng examined the injuries of the unfamiliar woman in front of him and asked curiously.

He had heard about the He family recruiting independent cultivators not long ago, but he didn't expect that someone would be seriously injured so soon.

The woman named Huang Yingying was at the seventh level of Qi Condensation. To be able to injure her like this, the other party must be at least at the late stage of Qi Condensation as well.

“Last night, a group of cultivators came to the He family’s mine. I was injured by them during the fight. Now that the family is short of manpower, the patriarch recommended that I come to Master Lin for treatment as soon as possible.”

The woman named Huang Yingying spoke softly, her voice tinged with weakness, as if she were somewhat remorseful: "I've heard that Master Lin has always disliked being disturbed by outsiders. He won't blame me for coming here so abruptly, will he?"

Lin Changsheng was slightly taken aback, feeling that Huang Yingying's words sounded somewhat familiar.

"It's alright. Since it's the clan leader's recommendation, I, Lin, will naturally take action," Lin Changsheng replied calmly. But after glancing at the girl before him, he hesitated, "Fellow Daoist Huang, your injury..."

Huang Yingying's injury was located between her shoulder and left chest, and it appeared to have been caused by some kind of sharp weapon.

If one were to look at it, it would inevitably touch upon some of the girl's privacy.

"That magic artifact of the Tribulation Cultivator is poisoned. I would be grateful if Master Lin could treat it. There is no need to be discreet."

Upon hearing this, Huang Yingying seemed to remember something, and two blushes appeared on her pretty cheeks, her bright eyes filled with gentle warmth.

After a moment's hesitation, she took the initiative to unbutton the knotted buttons around her neck, revealing a large expanse of fair, smooth skin and a thin, blood-stained gauze collar.

Beneath the sheer fabric, the beautiful peaks are faintly visible...

Unexpectedly, this movement aggravated her wound, and the girl let out a soft "humph" unintentionally.

Her delicate brows were slightly furrowed, and she looked pitiful.

"The toxins in Fellow Daoist Huang's wound are not fatal; they can be neutralized by circulating your internal energy for three days. This bottle contains 'Snow-Smoothing Ointment' prepared by me. When used in conjunction with this ointment, it can eliminate scars. Fellow Daoist can apply it to his wounds upon returning home."

Lin Changsheng stared calmly at the girl's wound for a moment, then produced a delicate little porcelain bottle in his hand.

Upon seeing this, Huang Yingying's eyes sparkled, as if she wanted to say something more.

Lin Changsheng, however, remained indifferent and summoned He Yun to instruct her to see the guest out.