Eternal Life from Talisman Painting

Bibo Island, Trade Fair Great Hall.

As cultivators arrived one after another, and finally Mr. Su, representing the Nascent Soul Cultivator True Monarch Lu, personally appeared, the atmosphere heated up instantly.

"Fellow Daoists, this time I, Song, have brought ten sets of Core Formation Spiritual Objects from Sea Abyss City. Of course, they will also be available at the auction later; any Daoists interested need only offer equivalent Demon Cores or Spirit Stones..."

Song Tingfeng hosted the trade fair with a broad smile, opening with ten sets of Core Formation Spiritual Objects to warm up the venue.

Core Formation Spiritual Objects, naturally rare items for the lowest tier Core Formation Cultivators.

Moreover, with the current turbulent situation, even the Profound Sound Pavilion wouldn’t consider them too many.

"Daoist friend, I am willing to exchange with Spirit Stones."

"Daoist friend..."

Upon seeing that neither the Seven Kingdoms Alliance nor the Meng Family had made a move, the other cultivators present today suddenly realized it was an opportunity and began to make offers.

"Indeed, it’s the face of a Nascent Soul Cultivator. The resources brought from Sea Abyss City this time mainly aim to attract more cultivators, which is also beneficial for Bibo Island."

Sitting below, Lin Chang’an watched this scene without surprise.

Half of the Core Formation Cultivators attending the trade fair this time hid their identities, either wearing cloaks or masks.

Many even exuded a sense of evil energy, clearly not easy to provoke.

"Mr. Lin, recently, more cultivators have been coming from Heaven-Reaching Mist Sea, including many Core Formation Cultivators from other sea areas this time."

The trade fair continued, while privately, two or three friends were exchanging messages.

Lin Chang’an and Fairy Ni Chang discussed the situation at the scene while analyzing the current turbulent situation.

"Here I have an egg of a Tier Three Demon Beast. Its value needs no explanation, right? I’m looking to exchange for one or two suitable Magical Treasures."

"Iron Red Coral, a high-grade Spiritual Object from the depths of the Outer Sea, extremely hard, absolutely top material for crafting Magical Treasures."

"A millennium old elixir, which I obtained by risking my life in a Tier Three Great Demon’s nest..."

As the trade fair proceeded, various rare Demon Cores, Spirit Fruits, and other resources appeared, astonishing many Low Tier Core Formation Cultivators, leaving them dazzled.

However, seeing this scene, Lin Chang’an furrowed his brows slightly.

Next to him, Fairy Ni Chang seemed to notice and couldn’t help but send a message: "Mr. Lin, do you think these are all ordinary items?"

Lin Chang’an was taken aback, then smiled.

"Mr. Ni Chang, it seems our standards have truly become quite high."

It wasn’t that these treasures weren’t eye-catching, but as his strength increased, these things were no longer the rare commodities they were when he first entered Core Formation.

As Lin Chang’an sighed, Fairy Ni Chang also deeply understood. When she first formed her Core, facing the Sect’s situation, these treasures were extremely precious.

But in recent years, with the development of the Profound Sound Pavilion and her cultivation reaching the Late Stage of Core Formation, many things were no longer so cherished.

And Lin Chang’an, as a Tier Three Array Master without any heirs to burden him, coupled with a Tier Three Middle Stage Spirit Pet, had an overall strength not inferior to Core Formation Late Stage.

Naturally, he would have such feelings.

However, the common treasures Fairy Ni Chang found not very useful were still extremely beneficial for the Sect.

But for Lin Chang’an, his identity as more than just a Tier Three Array Master made these things even less valuable.

In the bustling trade fair, Lin Chang’an only traded a few Spirit Grasses and Spirit Fruits with others, lacking interest in the rest.

"I wonder if any fellow Daoists have Wind Attribute Demon Cores? I am willing to exchange them for a set of Tier Three Arrays. If it’s a high-grade Demon Core, I’m also willing to pay more."

At the trade fair, Lin Chang’an, harboring an attitude of trying his luck, couldn’t help but speak, causing many to be shocked.

"A Tier Three Wind Attribute Demon Core is extraordinarily valuable these days."

"Not just that. Wind Attribute Demon Beasts are scarce, and the imminent opening of the Secret Realm has made it even harder to find."

"This is Mr. Lin Array Master, rumored to have a Tier Three Middle Stage Spirit Pet, making his overall strength and position comparable to a Core Formation Late Stage Great Cultivator."

Amidst whispers from many, some were amazed, while others’ eyes flickered as they looked at the scene, for surely Lin Chang’an wasn’t the only one eyeing the Secret Realm with intent.

However, when Lin Chang’an saw no one speaking up after a while, he couldn’t help but sigh secretly.

The Wind Attribute Demon Core is hard to obtain; forget about the Tier Three Late Stage. Even a Lower Tier one would do, at least get it first.

As the saying goes, better a bird in the hand than two in the bush.

When really in desperation, he’d have to settle for the Ancient Treasure, though its power would definitely be somewhat reduced.

Just as Lin Chang’an was feeling disappointed, Su Miaoyin, sitting at the top, chuckled softly.

"I heard earlier about Mr. Lin’s agreement with the Sixth Elder. It seems Mr. Lin is quite confident now. Miao Yin here happens to have a Tier Three Middle Grade Wind Attribute Demon Core."

With Su Miaoyin speaking, all the Core Formation Cultivators present were filled with envy, and some were secretly surprised at Lin Chang’an’s relationship with the disciple of True Monarch Lu.

After all, such familiar talk, along with addressing herself as Miao Yin, was not a mere acquaintanceship.

Seeing this unexpected delight, Lin Chang’an couldn’t help but smile, as for revealing his talent in arrays, he wasn’t worried.

When talking about array talent, the person in front of him was the true prodigy; he was at most considered to have a decent talent.

"Mr. Su, you’re too kind. I’m merely preparing in advance; regarding the path of arrays, how dare I show off in front of you."

Lin Chang’an cupped his hands, while simultaneously patting his Storage Bag to send the array set he prepared for trade over.

This was not humility on his part, but rather because this Su Miaoyin was already a Tier Three in array talent when in Celestial Profound City.

Rumor has it that in recent years, he seems to have become a quasi-Fourth Tier Array Master.

Su Miaoyin’s eyes flickered, and with just a glance at this array set, couldn’t help showing a strange light, then smiled even more.

"I knew back then that Mr. Lin had extraordinary talent in arrays. I didn’t expect you’d be able to research arrays to such a degree now.

"I’m afraid it’s not far from reaching Tier Three Upper Grade."

Lin Chang’an humbly clasped his hands together. This formation had been created before he broke through to become a Tier Three Array Master, so naturally, it was just a step away.

Sometimes, that final step can trip up many cultivators for a lifetime.

At this moment, during their conversation, Su Miaoyin gave a meaningful glance at Song Tingfeng beside them.

Suddenly, Song Tingfeng felt awkward and speechless, while Lin Chang’an also twitched at the corner of his eye, knowing well what was going on.

This fellow Daoist Song, could it be that his formation skills are still stuck at the same realm as before?

To know that his initial enlightenment in formations was generously introduced by this same Daoist Song.

Now, after auditing classes, he has become a Tier Three Array Master while the other party remains standing in place.

"Mr. Lin, back then, Senior Sister often praised your talent in formations, even expressing regret that if you had come from a major clan or sect, you might have already become an Array Master.

Who would have thought, more than a hundred years later, that Senior Sister Su’s judgment was spot-on."

Song Tingfeng solemnly praised him, implying that he was a genius in formations, not something ordinary people could match.

Lin Chang’an humbly smiled and clasped his hands, appearing quite familiar which made many people’s eyes flicker, pondering silently.

Especially Meng Xinghai, a new disciple of True Monarch Lu, who looked on coldly inside at this scene.

Ah, he knew that this kind of apprentice was just looking for reliance, and how could it compare to those close disciples nurtured from childhood?

Expressing closeness with the Seven Kingdoms Alliance right in front of him.

But you all underestimate Meng too much; the small family business on Bibo Island is nothing, for his mind is on a higher realm.

"I have two bottles of high-grade healing elixirs here, and I want to exchange them for materials to refine magical treasures, preferably gold attributes."

As the trade meeting continued, Lin Chang’an casually stored the demon core in his storage bag.

Now that his strength had increased, his confidence also grew, and he did not reject showing his connections and heritage today.

Hiding strength involves concealing those things that attract greed and cause trouble.

With his current strength, being too low-key would only make him seem easy to manipulate.

The people of the world fear power, not virtue, and the Immortal Cultivation Realm is no exception.

If one were to be a nice guy with the image of an ascetic, visiting cultivators might be deceitful and cunning.

He is both an ascetic and a Tier Three Array Master, now secretly extracting spiritual ore with the Seven Kingdoms Alliance, and thus reveals some sharpness.

Such displays of his capabilities will easily secure his deserved interests and avoid unnecessary troubles.

Sure enough, as Lin Chang’an first exhibited his heritage and then made friends with two disciples of True Monarch Lu, Core Formation Cultivators from the Seven Kingdoms Alliance looked at Lin Chang’an with newfound respect.

It goes without saying that the division of spiritual ore profits from now on will be handled well by those below.

"I have a thousand-year Dragon Blood Fruit here..."

As Meng Xinghai produced a spiritual fruit, Lin Chang’an couldn’t help but smile.

"Mr. Meng, this spirit fruit is greatly beneficial to my Spirit Pet. I am willing to exchange it for a demon core."

Seeing that the speaker was Lin Chang’an, some Core Formation Cultivators with notions all smiled kindly, for no one would unwisely contest for it without cause.

"Oh, since Mr. Lin needs it, I was initially planning to keep two, but it seems I can’t hide them anymore."

Upon seeing it was Lin Chang’an, Meng Xinghai immediately smiled and raised his hand to reveal two more.

A total of three thousand-year Dragon Blood Fruits, which amazed many.

Lin Chang’an was also somewhat surprised; he hadn’t expected the other party to have three, which was certainly beneficial.

"I must sincerely thank you, fellow Daoist."

Lin Chang’an accepted Meng Xinghai’s goodwill with frankness.

Seeing this, Su Miaoyin, who was hosting the trade meeting, silently nodded.

"Senior Sister Su, it seems this surnamed Meng is quite perceptive."

Song Tingfeng also made a jest, while Su Miaoyin just smiled casually.

If Brother Song knew about the master’s appraisal of this person, who knows what he would think.

This person is deeply scheming and practices demonic secret techniques; over the years, the business of selling cultivators on Bibo Island, especially female cultivators, was all operated by him personally.

Known or unknown minor schemes, she certainly knows, or else he wouldn’t look at her like a mouse looks at a cat now.

The trade meeting was successful; whether for the Seven Kingdoms Alliance or the Meng Family, Bibo Island pertained to the interests of both parties, naturally leaving everyone satisfied.

Lin Chang’an’s harvest was also quite fruitful, acquiring a Tier Three Middle Grade wind attribute demon core. Although it didn’t fully meet his needs, it was at least a guaranteed base.

Moreover, there were three thousand-year Dragon Blood Fruits, which even made him nod in satisfaction.

After the trade meeting concluded, many Core Formation cultivators left under the cover of night, as they still felt uneasy after exchanging treasures.

Meanwhile, Lin Chang’an discussed the spiritual ore matter with the Seven Kingdoms Alliance and communicated with Su Miaoyin and others.

On this matter, neither Su Miaoyin nor Song Tingfeng had any objections.

In the past, in Celestial Profound City, Lin Chang’an ran a Black Market, diligently sending spirit stones yearly, fostering extensive connections with cultivators then.

Still, Lin Chang’an is silently pondering, ensuring he could not afford to take it lightly.

"With my current divine technique of external incarnations, three avatars each possessing an Early Core Formation strength, bringing a few people for transactions will ensure no mishaps."

He certainly didn’t want any mistakes exposing vulnerabilities.