Eternal Life from Talisman Painting

Mountains and rivers rose and fell on Bibo Island, and the market was exceptionally bustling.

However, after the Core Formation cultivators of the Seven Kingdoms Alliance returned with a dried corpse, the atmosphere turned somewhat grave.

The alliance collectively felt anger and schadenfreude towards the Meng Family.

They were angry because, although they knew their spiritual ore would be targeted, they didn’t expect the Meng Family to be the first to show themselves.

The schadenfreude came from the fact that the Meng Family had the bad luck of encountering Huang Tianxiao of the Profound Yin Demon Sect, known as the number one under Nascent Soul.

As a result, they lost someone, even if his lifespan was almost up, he was still a cultivator at the peak of the Core Formation Late Stage.

This sudden loss was a significant blow to the Meng Family.

However, the Seven Kingdoms Alliance did not immediately hold the Meng Family accountable. Instead, they sent the headless dried corpse to True Monarch Lu.

Several months later, True Monarch Lu’s disciple arrived at Bibo Island to warn the Meng Family and make them compensate the Seven Kingdoms Alliance with some benefits. This matter was then considered settled.

But the rift between the Seven Kingdoms Alliance and the Meng Family had indeed appeared.

If the number one under Nascent Soul, Huang Tianxiao, were to once again act recklessly, defeating another veteran peak Core Formation Late Stage cultivator, his reputation would rise once more.

Then the Mutated Demon Beast, Cyan-Horned Bull, would follow closely behind in gaining fame.

Lin Chang’an also earned his fame through the bull.

A Tier Three Mutated Spirit Beast is a rare sight in the Demon Beast Abyss.

"Mutated Demon Beasts—over the centuries, you could count the ones appearing in the Demon Beast Abyss on two hands."

"Indeed, the last mutated demon beast was over a hundred years ago in the Outer Sea, where a mutated whale-demon beast devoured several Core Formation cultivators and looted a Bihai Palace merchant ship."

"I’ve heard that mutated demon beasts can be either good or bad. This Lin Array Master is indeed incredibly lucky, truly envious."

"Who wouldn’t agree? The Cyan-Horned Bull is already a demon beast with thick skin and an earth attribute; it mutated with petrification divine techniques, which is also an earth attribute mutation."

"This Tier Three Cyan-Horned Bull, despite being only at the Tier Three Middle Stage, probably has battle power not inferior to a Tier Three Late Stage demon beast due to its mutated divine techniques..."

Whether on Bibo Island or Five Dragons Island, the incident with the Mutated Demon Beast Cyan-Horned Bull spread quickly across the surrounding seas, earning Lin Chang’an fame once again.

Meanwhile, many cultivators from the Seven Kingdoms Alliance came to visit Lin Chang’an on Bibo Island.

"Mr. Lin, we shouldn’t dig too much into this matter, but that Meng Family was truly despicable."

"Exactly!"

"Mr. Lin, Mr. Qiu, these are healing spiritual medicines and antitoxic pills sent by the Meng Family."

Faced with everyone’s visit, Lin Chang’an’s face, although unpleasant, still showed an understanding of the gravity of the situation.

Ultimately, he accepted the gifts from the Seven Kingdoms Alliance with a dark expression, or rather, a portion of the interests ceded by the Meng Family.

As the crowd departed, Lin Chang’an, with a darkened face, slowly revealed a smile in his cave dwelling.

"Consider it the reward for exposing the Cyan-Horned Bull."

True Monarch Lu had given the order, and the Meng Family had also stated their position by ceding considerable interests; this matter could only end here.

Lin Chang’an gained significantly from this; at the least, the Meng Family ceded several shops and a portion of the market’s profits to him.

"Master, this servant is useless."

Said the pale-faced Sword Servant beside him, who thought that if she had been stronger, her master wouldn’t have to expose the Cyan-Horned Bull.

However, Lin Chang’an shook his head; having reached his current realm, unless it was a Nascent Soul spiritual object, ordinary things could still be protected.

"Ultimately, the Immortal Cultivation Realm respects strength. If I were just a Fake Pill Cultivator or a common loose cultivator, perhaps others would target me, but now it’s different."

A Tier Three Middle Grade Array Master, with connections to the Sixth Elder of Bihai Palace, and himself at the Core Formation Middle Stage with battle power comparable to a Sword Cultivator at the Core Formation Late Stage.

Not to mention the implications; even on their own, each aspect was enough for self-preservation.

The appearance of the Mutated Cyan-Horned Bull, if anything, enhanced his strength factor rather than attracted covetous eyes.

"Fortunately, you had an inner armor for protection earlier; otherwise, it might have been dangerous."

At that moment, Lin Chang’an caressed the dragon scale inner armor removed from the Sword Servant, feeling a bit of lingering fear.

The inner armor already had a dimmed scale, losing its luster, and upon close inspection, one could see a needle-sized hole.

"There’s still some remaining scale armor left from the Thunder Flood Dragon from last time. After fixing it a bit when we return, this treasure armor can still be used."

Lin Chang’an put away the treasure armor, while the Sword Servant respectfully brewed tea on the side.

"You performed well this time, handling the enemy calmly."

He was satisfied with the Sword Servant’s composure and tactics.

She didn’t choose to confront them directly but instead planned an ambush all the way. Otherwise, the Sword Servant wouldn’t have held on until his arrival.

The Sword Servant also showcased the impressive advantages of the Celestial Spirit Sword Body, with strength at the Core Formation Early Stage already comparable to a Core Formation Middle Stage Sword Cultivator.

Lin Chang’an was somewhat envious of her talent in the Sword Dao.

"It’s all thanks to Master’s guidance; without Master, the Sword Servant wouldn’t be what she is today."

The Sword Servant displayed comparable strength this time, garnering respect from several of the Seven Kingdoms’ Core Formation cultivators during their visit, evident in their previous respect.

In the end, cultivators respect strength.

But the Sword Servant was concerned about whether she had disrupted her master’s significant matters.

"Alright, pack these things up, as they are, after all, the compensation sent by the Meng Family."

Looking at the compensation before him, Lin Chang’an’s eyes glistened with a cold light.