Clan Cultivation: Starting with Plundering Demonic Beast Talents

After the exchange meeting, Lin Qingyang and Liu Yuxuan renewed their spirit contract.

Five Tier 2 talisman papers can be exchanged for one Yin Thunder Talisman.

Compared to trading first-tier high-grade spirit talismans, the exchange rate is higher because there are fewer second-tier talisman masters, resulting in higher value and greater profits.

Previously, a 30% success rate in creating talismans was only enough to break even, but for second-tier talisman masters, it's different; they can already earn a profit of 50% of their cost.

Back in his cave, Lin Qingyang was about to begin drawing talismans when there was a knock on the door.

Because it is a cave dwelling of the character "乙" (Yi), it is used by cultivators who have reached the Foundation Establishment stage.

With control of the array plate, even if a Foundation Establishment cultivator attacks, he can still utilize the power of the city's grand array.

He summoned several wind blades comparable to second-tier spirit talismans to protect himself. Unless a Purple Mansion cultivator made a move, he could wait for reinforcements.

He opened the cave dwelling and found Luo Yunhui, whom he had just met at the exchange meeting.

Behind him stood a middle-aged man with a weathered face, who exuded a heavy spiritual pressure, clearly a Foundation Establishment cultivator.

"Master Lin, this is my Daoist partner, Zhu Boyuan. He has just emerged from seclusion and, in gratitude for the Rejuvenation Talisman you crafted last time, has prepared this gift as a token of my thanks."

Luo Yunhui was very polite and didn't mention the matter of being a second-tier talisman master; she simply tried to rekindle their past friendship.

Lin Qingyang could easily see through the other party's intentions; if they truly wanted to express their gratitude, they would have presented a gift at the exchange meeting.

No problem, with the identity of a second-tier talisman master, it was easy for me to enter the circle of Foundation Establishment cultivators.

Furthermore, Foundation Establishment cultivators will also proactively visit to befriend them.

"You two are too kind. Please come in."

Lin Qingyang accepted the gifts and poured tea for the two of them.

The gift presented by a Foundation Establishment cultivator was naturally of high quality; it was a piece of second-tier purple beard wood, about ten feet long.

He has now advanced to the second-tier rune master, but he only has a worn-out rune pen in his hand, which he has replaced with a new second-tier rune pen over the years.

This spirit wood is just right. Once I find the life-bound hair of a second-tier demon beast, I can ask a weapon refiner to make a talisman brush.

Inside the cave, the three chatted for a while. Although Zhu Boyuan was a Foundation Establishment cultivator, he was rather introverted, which explained why he entrusted the trading of spiritual items to Luo Yunhui.

However, because Luo Yunhui was talkative, there was no awkward silence.

But when the topic of monster hunting came up, Zhu Boyuan became much more talkative.

"Fellow Daoist Lin asked about the differences between the inner and outer layers of the Wilderness?"

Zhu Boyuan pondered for a moment, then said, "Let me tell you that the piece of purple beard wood in Fellow Daoist Lin's hand was brought out by Yun'er and me from the Ancient Forest."

"It is probably located in the western part of the inner wilderness, about three hundred miles deep."

"The structure of this ancient forest is similar to the inner and outer layers of the wilderness. There are many second-tier wood and water-type monsters active on the outer perimeter, which is enough to meet our monster hunting needs."

"But you must not go too deep. It is said that there are ancient trees that have lived for thousands of years in the depths. Even the strongest senior Wang from Feng Huo Shan would not dare to provoke them."

"And once you enter the inner layer of the wilderness, it's mostly like this, with a third-tier demon beast guarding every few hundred miles."

After he finished speaking, a smile appeared on his face, and he reassured him, "Fellow Daoist Lin, there is no need to worry. It seems that there is an agreement between the humans and the demons. As long as we do not enter the lair of a third-tier demon beast, we will not provoke the other side to take action."

Lin Qingyang was relieved.

Before parting, Zhu Boyuan also took out two monster pelts, reserved two Yin Thunder Talismans, and shared some news.

"Master Lin, there have been recent reports of several ancient cave dwellings being discovered."

"Many Foundation Establishment cultivators have set out and killed quite a few demonic beasts along the way. The market for second-tier demonic beast pelts will increase by more than 30% in the coming days, so it's time to make some preparations."

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After seeing off Luo Yunhui and her husband, Lin Qingyang could be said to have gained a lot from his advancement to the second-tier talisman master.

A piece of purple ash wood, and twenty second-tier talisman papers.

Next, he began a life of ascetic practice, alternating between cultivation and talisman drawing.

Several months passed in the blink of an eye. Apart from attending exchange meetings and exchanging Yin Thunder Talismans for resources, he didn't leave the house at all.

This peaceful life lasted for several months, until his cultivation was about to break through to the eighth level of Qi Refining.

The Lin family's demon-hunting team suffered heavy losses and returned to Fenghuo Mountain.

Lin Zongbo, along with Lin Qingyu and Lin Qingping, immediately went to find Lin Qingyang.

Class B, Cave No. 40.

Lin Qingyang poured tea for the three of them and released three Rejuvenation Talismans, which continuously repaired the broken meridians and internal injuries in their bodies.

"I heard that three members of our tribe died and five were seriously injured. What exactly happened?"

He was quite curious. With his uncle's strength, he could lead two late-stage Qi Refining cultivators and even escape from a second-tier demonic beast by covering for each other.

The three of them did not answer immediately.

Lin Zongyue remained silent, but Lin Qingping seemed to take charge, taking out a blood oath contract from her bosom. "Brother Qingyang, sign the oath made by the Tianyan Sect. There is only one condition: you must not divulge today's conversation."

Lin Qingyang was quite surprised and suspicious, as this oath was made by the Tianyan Sect, which was located tens of millions of miles away from the Chu Kingdom.

Because it's a standard spirit contract, it's not expensive. It's restricted to Qi Refining cultivators, and you can buy one for just fifty spirit stones.

After a moment's thought, Lin Qingyang signed his own soul imprint.

Lin Qingping put away the blood oath and, without further ado, said directly, "Qingyu and I cultivate the Pure Maiden Heart-to-Heart Technique. When we join forces, our divine senses undergo a transformation, and our detection capabilities are greatly enhanced."

"This time, more than ten miles inside the wilderness, we discovered a cave that appeared to be a cultivator's abode, and there was the aura of second-tier spiritual herbs inside."

After she finished speaking, she took out a Netherworld Oath from her storage bag. "There is a second-tier demonic beast, the Ice Soul Pig, lurking outside this cave. This trip was caused by the loss it caused."

"Qingyu and I discovered an opportunity and ended up entering the cave. We each occupied 30% of the space and had the right to choose the spiritual objects first."

"If you are willing to participate, you and Elder Zongyue can each take a 20% share."

As Lin Qingyang listened, he scanned the Netherworld Oath with his divine sense, which was written in great detail.

This kind of oath is about ten times more valuable than the standard oath above, and it requires both magical power and divine soul imprints to be applied.

Once violated, even a Foundation Establishment cultivator will lose more than 30% of their mana and spiritual consciousness, which is equivalent to severing their path to enlightenment.

This can be considered a rather restrictive approach.

Lin Qingping and Lin Qingyu were willing to pay 500 spirit stones in advance to purchase the contract, so it seems that the spirit herb garden is quite large.

He thought of many things. Since he didn't have the right to choose first, he dared not dream of obtaining the Five Elements Spirit Fruit or Jade Marrow Mushroom, but obtaining the Foundation Establishment Pill as an auxiliary medicine would be a good thing.

Over the past few months, he has only managed to obtain one Foundation Establishment Pill auxiliary ingredient using the Yin Thunder Talisman, and he is still short of four Foundation Establishment Pill auxiliary ingredients.

In Feng Huo Shan, there aren't many people willing to part with the auxiliary ingredients for Foundation Establishment Pills. After all, who wouldn't want to try their luck at achieving Foundation Establishment?

Relying on drawing talismans and waiting for the auxiliary medicines to arrive is not a reliable strategy.

Lin Qingyang eventually signed his name, hoping to obtain the Foundation Establishment Pill's auxiliary ingredients.

Most importantly, he gained the right to exchange for the essence blood of the water-attribute demon beast Ice Soul Pig, which is a key factor in his advancement to a superior spiritual root!

In addition, the reason he was chosen by the three was because he had become a second-tier rune master.

The Yin Thunder Talisman was the demon-hunting team's biggest trump card. According to the agreement, for each talisman he used, he would pay with the hides and blood essence of a demon beast.

Ultimately, the next trip was scheduled for two weeks later.

The three prepared new demon-hunting team members and formations, while Lin Qingyang accumulated more Yin Thunder Talismans.

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