Steady Mortal Path: Starting from Obtaining the Golden Core Inheritance

A few days later, the neighbors, Mr. and Mrs. Lai Gaoyi, came to visit in a hurry.

"Has Master Lin offended anyone from the Nangong family recently?"

Upon seeing Lin Changsheng emerge, Lai Gaoyi inquired with a look of concern on his face.

"I, Lin, have always kept to myself and never had any dealings with the Nangong family. How could I have offended them?"

Lin Changsheng was slightly taken aback, but calmly replied.

Upon hearing this, Lai Gaoyi quickly gave Si Ya a wink.

"Master Lin, would you like to think about this again?"

Si Ya smiled gently and stepped forward gracefully, saying in a measured manner, "My husband and I heard by chance that the Nangong family had sent someone to inquire about Master Lin a few days ago. My husband has some connections in the Nangong family, so if Master Lin needs anything, we can help coordinate."

"Thank you for your kind offer, but I have no enmity with the Nangong family, so I think there shouldn't be any trouble."

Lin Changsheng remained calm and did not show any further reaction.

Since arriving in Thousand Crane Immortal City, I have never made enemies with anyone.

Judging from the timeframe mentioned by the two individuals, it seems to coincide with the period during which I was corresponding with Jiang Tianshu.

It is highly likely that Jiang Tian asked someone to find out about his background.

This approach is quite normal.

Put yourself in someone else's shoes: what if someone suddenly claimed to know you and asked for your help?

Lin Changsheng would most likely inquire about the background of the person who came.

Seeing their calm demeanor, Lai Gaoyi and his wife exchanged a glance and then dropped the subject.

Si Ya continued to use her smooth talk to steer the conversation toward the Illusionary Heart Sand she had purchased at the auction.

They offered to buy half of the Illusionary Heart Sand from Lin Changsheng at a high price.

Lin Changsheng glanced at Lai Gaoyi, who was standing silently to the side.

The latter had been turned away by him many times, and now he actually sent his wife, Siya, over.

If I agree today and let him have his way, he will probably start to suspect that Si Ya is having an affair with me.

Lin Changsheng found it amusing.

But he still refused righteously and firmly.

There was absolutely no room for negotiation in their words.

Si Yamei looked at her husband with a hint of helplessness in her eyes.

Lai Gaoyi looked disappointed as he watched Lin Changsheng turn and go back into the house, a hint of gloom in his eyes.

……

Three days later.

Lin Changsheng gave Tian Fu some instructions and then left Qianhe Immortal City.

Thousand Crane Immortal City is not far from the Nangong Family, and can be reached in two days.

This was Lin Changsheng's second visit to the Nangong family, and he was familiar with the rules here.

After politely introducing yourself to the person on duty and presenting your visiting card, wait a short while.

Before long, Jiang Tian came out to greet them personally.

"Haha, upon hearing of Master Lin's arrival, I didn't dare to delay for even a moment. I hope I didn't keep Brother Lin waiting any longer?"

Before long, Jiang Tianfei, who was nearing middle age, arrived. Before he even landed, his warm and cheerful voice rang out.

"Fellow Daoist Jiang personally welcomed me with such warmth, truly showing he still cherishes our old friendship. I admire him."

Lin Changsheng appropriately displayed a look of surprise and flattery on his face, and repeatedly clasped his hands in greeting.

Logically speaking, as a rogue cultivator at the first level of talisman master, Jiang Tian was a first-level weapon refiner and retainer of the Nangong family, and had a 'quasi-third level' Foundation Establishment master as his master, whose status was much higher than his own.

The fact that they took the initiative to go out and greet him certainly gave Lin Changsheng a lot of face.

He couldn't help but think more highly of Jiang Tian.

"Brother Lin, you're too kind. Back then, I was the one who wholeheartedly maintained the 'Craftsmen' Alliance, but I've neglected you all these years. It was my fault."

Jiang Tian looked somewhat guilty and said with self-reproach.

"Fellow Daoist Jiang, you flatter me. I come from a small place, and my rudimentary skills are hardly worthy of being presented to the public. Joining the alliance would only drag everyone down."

Lin Changsheng responded with a smile.

Subsequently, at Jiang Tian's invitation, the two visited the Nangong family.

The latter seemed to know everything about Lin Changsheng's current activities in Qianhe Immortal City, exchanging pleasantries and flattery with each other.

Lin Changsheng was now certain.

It seems that the investigation I was investigated that day was arranged by Jiang Tian.

Before long, the two got down to business.

"I wonder what kind of magical artifact Fellow Daoist Lin intends to refine this time. Please show me the refining method and the relevant materials."

Jiang Tian took the initiative to speak.

Lin Changsheng immediately took out a first-tier poison-attribute demon core, a small bottle containing earth vein source energy, a small handful of Illusion Heart Sand, and related auxiliary materials that he had prepared in advance.

As for the refining method, he had already compiled it and recorded it in a jade slip.

It only records the method of refining the 'Nether Spirit Pearl' in detail, without mentioning anything about its effects or uses.

Even though he was a master craftsman from the Nangong family, Jiang Tian was still surprised by the materials Lin Changsheng had taken out.

A first-tier demon core has an extremely low probability of being produced only in the body of a peak first-tier demon beast.

Earth vein source energy and Illusionary Heart Sand are both rare and precious materials.

Especially when he saw the Illusionary Heart Sand, a fiery glint flashed in Jiang Tian's eyes.

Then, out of curiosity, he picked up the jade slip and began to examine the refining method.

Lin Changsheng remained silent on the surface, but inside he was a little nervous and secretly expectant.

"Hiss, I originally wanted to try refining a 'quasi-second-tier' magic weapon again, but Brother Lin's refining method is a bit complicated. It actually involves some of the refining techniques of magic treasures. I am powerless to help. It seems that I can only ask Master for help."

After a while, Jiang Tian finished investigating the refining process of the 'Nether Spirit Pearl' and said with some helplessness.

Magical artifacts are unique to Core Formation cultivators, and the techniques for crafting them can only be mastered by third-tier weapon refiners.

Even the techniques involved in crafting magical artifacts require at least a second-tier weapon refiner to complete.

"I would be grateful if Fellow Daoist Jiang could lend me his assistance. Once the task is accomplished, I will not only pay for the weapon-forging process but also offer a generous reward!"

Lin Changsheng's expression shifted, and he produced a delicate wooden box the size of a palm, which he handed over.

People do not blame.

Lin Changsheng knew the difficulty of refining the 'Nether Spirit Pearl', and even if Jiang Tian didn't bring it up, he planned to ask Jiang Tian's master for help.

"Brother Lin, rest assured, I will explain this to my master and try my best to ask him to help."

Jiang Tian naturally took the wooden box, opened it, and casually glanced at the magical talismans flashing with spiritual light inside. He looked surprised and then responded.

"Then I, Lin, will thank Fellow Daoist Jiang in advance."

……

Jiang Tianli then made a receipt, and the two signed a contract.

After some casual conversation, Lin Changsheng took his leave.

If Jiang Tian were to forge the weapon himself, Lin Changsheng might suggest staying at the Nangong family's residence for a few days while he waits.

However, it would be difficult to schedule a time to ask his master to help.

With the contract signed between the two parties in hand, Lin Changsheng didn't need to worry about the other party misappropriating his materials.

Although the materials used to refine the 'Nether Spirit Pearl' are precious, they are only a pittance compared to the reputation of the other party's 'craftsman'.

He left the Nangong family.

After a day of flying using the willow leaf shuttle, they were still about halfway to Thousand Crane Immortal City.

As usual, Lin Changsheng found a low hilltop to make some adjustments and recover his magical power.

However, they had only just landed and were about to take out a spirit stone to replenish their depleted mana.

He suddenly sensed the auras of three late-stage Qi Condensation cultivators approaching, clearly aimed at him.