Eternal Life from Talisman Painting

Celestial Spring Peak.

In the pavilion, Lin Chang’an rubbed the jade talisman in his palm, his expression somewhat grave.

"Brother Lin, it’s inconvenient to show myself recently..."

Yun Yao’s voice echoed from the Sound Transmission Jade Talisman, causing Lin Chang’an’s heart to tighten slightly.

With Yun Yao’s current cultivation level and status, combined with her importance to the Xuan Yin Demon Old, she wouldn’t be easily assigned dangerous tasks.

So this caution now means either there is someone in the group whose strength is not inferior to hers, and she fears exposing herself,

or she is being watched by someone in secret.

"The Xuan Yin Divine Fire within Yun Yao is crucial to the plans of the Nascent Soul Old Demon, so if Yun Yao can come out, it probably isn’t a matter of self-exposure."

Lin Chang’an speculated, but eventually, he could only sigh lightly.

"In the end, it’s all about power. If we had the strength of a Nascent Soul right now, we wouldn’t have to be so cautious."

At this thought, Lin Chang’an couldn’t help but reveal a peculiar expression, feeling as if he and Yun Yao were like villains.

He colluded with the Demon Sect Saintess, engaging in rebellious acts.

"Master!"

At this moment, the Sword Servant respectfully finished brewing the Spirit Tea, and Lin Chang’an, unable to help, could only suppress his countless thoughts in his heart for now.

After taking a gentle sip of the Spirit Tea, Lin Chang’an suddenly raised his eyebrows and softly said:

"Did the Spirit Tea change?"

"Master, this is from other Core Formation cultivators within the Seven Kingdoms Alliance, who, after hearing about your fondness for tea, specially sent it."

Upon hearing this, Lin Chang’an nodded, realizing it was Spirit Tea from other sea regions.

It was somewhat different from what he was accustomed to drinking before, but it was still excellent Spirit Tea.

He didn’t particularly mind or dislike it; both tea appreciation and cultivation require continuously exploring new horizons, without being stagnant.

Then, Lin Chang’an, sipping the Spirit Tea, gazed at the scenery of Celestial Spring Peak, his heart filled with countless worries.

"In the Immortal Cultivation Realm, it’s always about power."

Regarding the matters of the Profound Yin Demon Sect and Yun Yao, he was almost powerless.

However, within the Seven Kingdoms Alliance, although also a Core Formation cultivator, his strength and status could compare to that of a Core Formation Late Stage cultivator.

This led the other Core Formation cultivators in the Seven Kingdoms Alliance to show intentions of befriending and currying favor with him.

Otherwise, there wouldn’t be a dedicated Core Formation cultivator sending Spirit Tea.

"Although comparable to a Core Formation Late Stage cultivator, it’s more about my identity as a Spirit Pet Owner and Array Master, so I must quickly break through to the Core Formation Late Stage."

Facing Yun Yao’s issue, this feeling of being unable to help made Lin Chang’an feel a sense of urgency.

Breaking through to the Core Formation Late Stage sooner would indeed enhance his strength, especially with the Profound Celestial Spirit Body; if successfully cultivated, he could have a thirty percent chance of escaping even when facing a Nascent Soul cultivator.

"Recently, the Lu Family, Long Family, and many other families wish to visit the Master."

The Sword Servant respectfully reported the recent situation, and Lin Chang’an, hearing this, smiled and shook his head.

He was fully aware of their intentions.

They merely wanted to capitalize on the interests of Bibo Island.

"Alright, in the future, when they visit, let the cultivators from the Profound Sound Pavilion receive them. After all, I am a Profound Sound Pavilion Elder, not just a loose cultivator."

Letting the Profound Sound Pavilion handle it was best, given that the Nascent Soul cultivator True Monarch Lu behind Bibo Island allowed the Seven Kingdoms Alliance to settle there.

It’s not just him, Lin Chang’an, and he wasn’t foolish enough to expose himself for some insignificant interests.

Currently, the internal cooperation within the Seven Kingdoms Alliance is in the honeymoon phase, and he has earned quite a lot.

"For now, don’t worry about these matters. With the ever-changing situation, once true chaos begins, even Core Formation cultivators are merely chess pieces on the board."

Saying this, Lin Chang’an looked at the Sword Servant, who understood, and respectfully cupped his fists, saying:

"Rest assured, Master."

Lin Chang’an indeed had confidence in the Sword Servant.

Immediately, Lin Chang’an put down the teacup, got up, and headed towards the cave dwelling.

Meanwhile, the Cyan-Horned Bull in the pond mooed upon seeing this.

The Sword Servant, seeing this, skillfully retrieved two Spirit Fruits from the Storage Bag.

Seeing the Spirit Fruits, the Cyan-Horned Bull couldn’t help but widen its eyes, seemingly asking the Sword Servant, since when did things become so extravagant?

Spirit Fruits given in twos?

It remembered it wasn’t like this before.

"Recently, the resources given by the Master for cultivation have been more generous."

The meaning of the Cyan-Horned Bull was instantly understood by the Sword Servant, who couldn’t help but smile while stroking the Cyan-Horned Bull’s fur.

Since obtaining the black market at Bibo Island and acquiring a spiritual mine, the Seven Kingdoms Alliance’s profits had soared.

Lin Chang’an, benefiting from both sides, naturally earned handsomely.

Be it the Sword Servant or the household Spirit Pets, the cultivation resources undoubtedly needed to be doubled.

After all, enhancing their strength was ultimately beneficial for him.

...

Inside the cultivation chamber of the cave dwelling.

Lin Chang’an took out the three dragon blood fruits he had previously exchanged with Meng Xinghai at the trade fair, smiling.

"Three thousand-year-old dragon blood fruits; they will save me ten to twenty years of arduous cultivation."

As for breaking through, it wasn’t quite possible yet, given that body refining differs from other practices, emphasizing a steady and patient approach.

After all, it hadn’t been long since he broke through to the Tier Three Body Refining, and despite abundant cultivation resources, adhering to the principle of gradual progress was still necessary.

Of course, if there were a fourth-tier Treasure of Heaven and Earth effective for body refining, it could enable a quick breakthrough in a short time.

But such treasures are immensely valuable even to Nascent Soul cultivators and wouldn’t easily fall into his hands.

Currently, his resources are abundant but only at the level accessible to Core Formation cultivators.

"Next is to focus on stable cultivation."

Subsequently, Lin Chang’an took a deep breath, then first consumed a dragon blood fruit, starting his refining cultivation.