Steady Mortal Path: Starting from Obtaining the Golden Core Inheritance

Time flies, and the days pass in the blink of an eye.

Two years later.

"Brother Lin, you actually managed to create a first-tier magic talisman?"

"So, Brother Lin, you're already a first-tier talisman master!"

Xu Qinghuan stared in astonishment at the low-grade first-tier "Blazing Fire Talisman" in her hand.

He couldn't help but scrutinize the composed young man in front of him.

Even when creating a first-tier spell talisman, he remained calm, composed, gentle, and refined.

"It's a pity that he's a bit old, so his chances of reaching the Foundation Establishment stage in the future are slim."

Xu Qinghuan thought to herself.

"It was just good luck. Brother Xu, please don't spread this around. Most of my talisman-making skills are learned by stealing. It might not be good if Master Wu finds out."

Lin Changsheng said with a faint smile.

Hearing this, Xu Qinghuan felt a headache coming on.

Over the past few months, I have helped Lin Changsheng sell a lot of 'quasi-first-tier' magic talismans.

Although it is not classified as a high-grade item, the talisman drawn by Lin Changsheng is actually very close to the quality of a low-grade first-tier item.

The price is less than 30% of that of a low-grade first-tier spell talisman.

Nowadays, it is quite popular among cultivators in the early stages of Qi Condensation in Huangling Market.

Perhaps they were the only two first-tier talisman masters who disdained to create substandard talismans.

The appearance of Lin Changsheng happened to fill the market gap for this kind of low-grade magic talisman.

However, once these first-tier spell runes enter the market, their influence will likely far exceed that of those near-first-tier spell runes.

"Brother Lin is already a first-level talisman master, why is he still hiding it?"

"It would be better to reveal your identity directly, and with the ability of a first-level talisman master, openly create talismans to supply your own cultivation. Your status and position will also rise accordingly."

Xu Qinghuan voiced the question that had been bothering her.

"Brother Xu, you may not know this, but Master Wu places great importance on the inheritance of talisman making. I have only learned the art of making first-grade low-level talismans by chance."

"If Master Wu finds out, he will probably kick me out immediately, and I may never have the chance to contact him again."

Lin Changsheng sighed and said with a bitter smile.

"So it turns out that Brother Lin only learned how to make first-tier low-grade talismans. That makes sense."

"However, it's already quite good that I was able to learn so many skills from Wu Bapi. Even if I can only make first-tier low-grade magic talismans in the future, it will be enough to maintain my daily expenses."

Hearing Lin Changsheng say that, Xu Qinghuan felt much better, and the slight sour feeling she had before immediately disappeared.

After saying goodbye to Xu Qinghuan, Lin Changsheng returned to his residence.

Two years ago, not long after Lin Changsheng rejected Xiao'e that night, the latter also successfully cultivated magical power.

The two moved from their thatched hut to a shantytown in the market.

They went from being 'roommates' to 'neighbors'.

Each person living here needs to pay a 'spiritual vein depletion fee' of five spirit stones per month.

However, the efficiency of daily cultivation far surpasses that of the previous thatched hut.

A month ago, Xiao'e's cultivation surpassed Lin Changsheng's, and she broke through to the third level of Qi Condensation first.

Lin Changsheng was surprised.

Xiao'e's cultivation aptitude seems to be much stronger than his.

Back in the house, Lin Changsheng took out a small wooden box from his pocket.

After opening it, take out a fragrant pill.

'Peiyuan Dan'

A kind of elixir that enhances one's cultivation level.

Suitable for cultivators in the early to mid-stages of Qi Condensation.

Just one grain costs five spirit stones.

This was the first time Lin Changsheng had purchased auxiliary pills.

Under normal circumstances, if the spiritual veins are sufficient to meet the daily needs of cultivators, elixirs can only serve as icing on the cake.

Because these pills that enhance cultivation cannot be consumed indefinitely.

Each time it is used, a certain amount of drug resistance will develop in the body, and it will take some time for the resistance to weaken.

Taking the pill repeatedly in a short period of time will not only reduce its effectiveness, but will also cause erysipelas to accumulate in the body.

Lin Changsheng swallowed the pill, felt the pure spiritual energy slowly spreading from his body, and began to circulate the "Withered Tree Everlasting Spring Technique".

The wisps of unclaimed spiritual energy were quickly transformed into pale green magical power.

This continuously strengthens the aura within Lin Changsheng's body.

Eight or nine days later.

Lin Changsheng officially broke through to the third level of Qi Condensation.

"A twenty-three-year-old at the third level of Qi Condensation, it's a pity he started cultivating immortality a bit late."

Lin Changsheng muttered to himself.

Even so, he was still in a great mood after breaking through to the third level of Qi Condensation.

……

He advanced to the third level of Qi Condensation.

That evening, several friends came over.

The only one missing was Scholar Zhang.

Two weeks ago, Zhang Xiucai received a letter from home and hurriedly returned to secular life.

Lin Changsheng, Xiao'e, Xu Qinghuan, and Liang Kang sat happily at a table.

With Lin Changsheng's breakthrough.

All four people present were at the third level of Qi Condensation.

They are at the same level, but their magical power differs slightly.

Among Qi Condensation cultivators, the vast majority remain at the third level of Qi Condensation even in old age.

He was unable to break through to the intermediate level throughout his life.

"I wonder which of us will be the first to take that step and break through to the fourth level of Qi Condensation..."

Xu Qinghuan took a swig of wine and said sullenly.

Among them, besides Liang Kang, he was the first to cultivate magical power.

Xu Qinghuan originally thought that he could stand out from the crowd on the path to immortality.

However, he has now been caught up by several of his friends.

With slightly tipsy eyes, Xu Qinghuan glanced at the beautiful, silent figure beside her.

At first, I thought Xiao'e and Lin Changsheng were a couple.

Unexpectedly, the two were just ordinary friends who lived together as companions.

Although deep down, Xu Qinghuan did not believe in the innocence of their relationship.

But after Xiao'e cultivated her magical powers and the two moved into the market to 'separate their households,' he had some vague thoughts in his mind.

Even though she wasn't a virgin, her face was charming and alluring, and with her Qi Condensation Level 1 cultivation, she was barely a match for him.

Xu Qinghuan approached Xiao'e several times to confide in her, but was ruthlessly rejected each time.

As Xiao'e's cultivation level rapidly improved, Xu Qinghuan's only advantage over her vanished.

"Congratulations on advancing to the third level of Qi Condensation. I wish Brother Lin a smooth path to immortality and that his talisman-making skills will improve even further."

At this moment, Xiao'e, dressed in a light red dress, calmly picked up her wine cup and drank it all in one gulp.

A blush then rose on both sides of her cheeks, making her look charming and lovely.

"Thank you."

Lin Changsheng withdrew his gaze, picked up his wine glass, and downed it in one gulp.

"Congratulations, Brother Lin! You've achieved breakthroughs in both your cultivation and talisman-making skills. Your future is limitless..."

Liang Kang looked dejected, his eyes revealing undisguised envy.

He was the first to become an apprentice under Master Wu, and was the most senior. Now, it was Lin Changsheng, who had been an apprentice for two years, who had learned the art of talisman making.

Four people sat at the table, each preoccupied with their own thoughts.

The atmosphere was somewhat somber.

Xu Qinghuan took the initiative to start a conversation and liven up the atmosphere.

This brings us an interesting anecdote.

A few days ago, a major event occurred in the Xi Danhe family, one of the three major families in Huanglingfang Market.

A member of a collateral branch of the family was discovered to be practicing demonic arts.

After slaughtering over a hundred members of the family overnight, they fled in the dead of night. The commotion was so great that it even alarmed the Foundation Establishment ancestor of the family to take action.

Unexpectedly, this collateral descendant who practiced demonic arts had other members of the demonic path secretly assisting him. With their combined efforts from within and without, they defeated the family's Foundation Establishment Ancestor and escaped.

Demonic cultivation techniques are mostly extreme and can have a certain impact on the temperament of the practitioner.

The cultivation community in Yue Kingdom was extremely opposed to this.

With such a major incident, the 'Xi Dan He Family' suddenly became the topic of conversation among the cultivators in the vicinity during their leisure time.