Eternal Life from Talisman Painting

Otherwise, we would have lost a whole set of Tier Three Arrays, and it wouldn’t be worth it.

"I’m afraid it’s not just me; the Profound Sound Pavilion might have a share as well."

And the Four Seas Commerce Association, this time not only did they fail to recover the merchant ship, but they also lost so many cultivators. The internal injuries are secondary.

What’s more important is the people’s morale!

After all, the Four Seas Commerce Association is different from Sects and families. If not handled well, divisions could arise within the association.

"Moo!"

At this moment, the Cyan-Horned Bull seemed to have caught a scent of something and excitedly emerged from the pond, coming to the pavilion while continuously mooing flatteringly.

Its big bull eyes were fixed intently on the Jade Bottle in Lin Chang’an’s hand, sensing that the Spiritual Medicine inside would be of great help to it.

"You silly bull."

Lin Chang’an chuckled lightly, and with a wave, the Jade Bottle flew over.

However, the gluttonous Cyan-Horned Bull swallowed the entire bottle whole, leaving Lin Chang’an speechless at the sight.

Still so gluttonous.

"Cultivate properly for me. If you can’t break through to Tier Three Middle Stage after taking this pill, I might really have to consider cutting back on your cultivation resources."

Lin Chang’an feigned a threatening tone, but the Cyan-Horned Bull, having just swallowed the bottle whole, looked at its owner’s threat with extreme grievance.

"Moo moo!"

The Cyan-Horned Bull mooed in grievance—was it to blame?

It’s not its fault. In the ranks of Demon Beasts, as a Mutated Spirit Beast, its cultivation speed and combat power are already outstanding.

But the problem is it’s up against the exotic beast ’Golden Flame Divine Phoenix’; how can it compare? With what can it compare?

Not to mention its own master, who, after purifying his Spirit Root through Pill Formation, has seen an increase in cultivation speed and has so many resources.

Even the Sword Servant possesses three Sword Cultivation Spirit Bodies comparable to a Celestial Spirit Root.

The Cyan-Horned Bull looked around and found that there wasn’t a single ordinary Demon Beast or human cultivator.

For a moment, the Cyan-Horned Bull felt so aggrieved that it could bring tears to one’s eyes.

In contrast, the Sword Servant was unaware and stood in silence, inwardly blaming herself for being weak, as she hadn’t been able to help much in the face of a strong enemy last time.

If not for her master having left her an Array to deal with the situation, she would have been nothing but a burden.

"Master!"

Since feeling her own weakness last time, the Sword Servant had become more silent since returning.

Lin Chang’an didn’t say much about this; sometimes, only when one realizes their insignificance can they muster greater determination.

"Cultivate well."

[Life Span: 221/787]

[Realm: Golden Core Middle Stage (43/100)]

Looking at his own cultivation and realm, Lin Chang’an fell into contemplation.

With the turmoil at the Four Seas Commerce Association, the Profound Sound Pavilion might make a move next, or perhaps the Seven Kingdoms Alliance.

However, as long as these matters don’t affect his cultivation, they are of no concern to him.

"The Tier Four Late Stage Earth Attribute Demon Pill is in hand; repairing the Ancient Treasure, Four Elephants Dragon Scale Armor, is the priority. And the three Yin Sha Refining Puppets in the Outer Sea are finally about to be completed."

Then Lin Chang’an instructed the Sword Servant to cultivate, and he himself returned to the cave dwelling, using three clones to begin repairing the Ancient Treasure.

...

As time passed, the merchant ships of the Four Seas Commerce Association were hijacked, and the tremendous losses led to internal divisions.

At the foot of the Celestial Spring Peak, a group of three hesitated.

"Brother Li, do you think this is feasible?"

"Now that the Four Seas Commerce Association is in turmoil, it’s an excellent opportunity. If we can help Uncle Lin occupy more resources, there will be a chance to form a Core in the future."

The three were Shen Zhuang, Li Tianmo, and Zhou Bingxuan.

The three exchanged glances, but Shen Zhuang shook his head; Core Formation was too distant for him.

Currently, he was only at Foundation Establishment Middle Stage; he could talk about it when he reached Foundation Establishment Late Stage.

Li Tianmo, however, was ambitious, especially after seeing even the Sword Servant form a Core. How could he be content?

If he didn’t compete, what would he call his pursuit of the Dao?

"Core Formation is an exceptionally rare opportunity; for powerful Core Formation Cultivators, it might not be very costly, but for Foundation Establishment Cultivators, and even some ordinary Core Formation Cultivators, it is an extremely precious Spiritual Object!"

At this moment, Li Tianmo’s eyes flashed as he considered his plan.

The only person he could rely on now was Uncle Lin. Of course, having lived for nearly a hundred years, he wouldn’t naively assume that simply asking would earn him a reward.

The relationship with ancestors only grows weaker with each passing generation.

"Only by proving one’s value can one have a chance."

On the other hand, compared to the two, Zhou Bingxuan might have higher talent, but her connections were weaker. She was also pondering her situation.

The family had provided her with considerable resources over the years, so she naturally didn’t want to give up easily.

The three of them made their way to the foot of the Celestial Spring Peak, finally exchanging glances and nodding in agreement.

Having cultivated for so many years, they understood the importance of connections.

Moments later, the three climbed the mountain to pay a visit.

"Greetings, Uncle Lin/Predecessor Lin."

In the pavilion, Lin Chang’an held a Jade Scroll containing an Array and nodded gently at the three who arrived.

"You three should think it over. If you choose to cultivate peacefully now, even if the resources are somewhat lacking, you’ll at least find more peace of mind.

Once you get involved in the Market disputes, if Core Formation Cultivators don’t make an appearance, the undercurrents below will stir up considerably, with many forces constantly attempting to incite internal conflicts among the Three Powers of Five Dragons Island."

Lin Chang’an didn’t reject their allegiance.

After all, everyone wishes to rise higher and go further.