Eternal Life from Talisman Painting

Heaven-Reaching Mist Sea.

On an unnamed deserted island, Lin Chang’an descended with two Core Formation Early Stage cultivators from the Seven Kingdoms Alliance.

"Mr. Lin, these people are truly cautious, choosing this place and not allowing us to bring more people."

"Enough with the chatter. If it were you, wouldn’t you fear being double-crossed?"

After the transaction meeting ended, Lin Chang’an discussed the spiritual mines with the Seven Kingdoms Alliance cultivators; no one wanted to miss the opportunity.

Lin Chang’an then pretended that the other party only allowed three people to come and that their cultivation level couldn’t be too high.

The Seven Kingdoms Alliance, also seeking long-term benefits, had no intention of double-crossing.

After all, how strong could a team of Core Formation cultivators hunting Yin Spirit Beast Kings in the Heaven-Reaching Mist Sea be? How many of them are there? Do they have any backing?

They knew none of the answers, and offending them could be risky. The Seven Kingdoms Alliance members were not loose cultivators; each belonged to sect clans.

Moreover, the other party’s words clearly suggested knowledge of more than a couple of spiritual ores. If they double-crossed, and the clues broke, they would end up at a disadvantage.

Hence, the Seven Kingdoms Alliance collectively agreed that long-term cooperation would be the most beneficial.

In fact, the demon cores and materials from these Core Formation cultivators could also be sold back to them.

No matter what, it was not a loss.

"Alright, everyone should be cautious."

Lin Chang’an looked at the two of them, appearing vigilant and scanning the surroundings cautiously.

The spiritual mines were too significant an issue; if he could trade with the other party alone, it would arouse suspicion.

After all, how many treasures could he have to exchange for such information?

Making Spirit Stones off the Seven Kingdoms Alliance was the main goal.

"Mr. Lin is right; it’s better for us to be cautious to avoid falling into any traps."

The two were only at the Core Formation early stage; their respect for Lin Chang’an was evident, with not a hint of dissatisfaction in their hearts.

This time, Mr. Lin was bringing them an opportunity to earn Spirit Stones.

And to elevate their sects and clans.

As the three secretly remained vigilant on the deserted island, Lin Chang’an was ready to deploy his doppelganger.

A moment later, a thunderbolt flickered amid the gloomy mist, catching the attention of Lin Chang’an and the other two on the island.

"Haha, sorry to have kept Mr. Lin and the two gentlemen waiting."

A reckless laughter echoed, and a man wielding a Thunder Halberd magical treasure landed on the deserted island.

Upon seeing this halberd, the two Core Formation early-stage cultivators behind Lin Chang’an had their pupils constrict, revealing shock.

The magical treasure exuded a strong demon beast aura, seemingly crafted from some demon beast material, and its grade wasn’t low.

This confirmed the other party was a team long involved in demon beast hunting.

And the lightning on the halberd was naturally countering most of the demon beasts in the Heaven-Reaching Mist Sea.

"Gentlemen, be cautious, there are two more people in the mist."

At this moment, Lin Chang’an transmitted a secret message, informing the two that the other party wasn’t alone.

Indeed, as Lin Chang’an’s words fell, the two appeared more serious.

The hardest part of a transaction is the first one; only after a successful first time can the most basic trust be established.

"Is what you said before true? This time, we from the Seven Kingdoms Alliance have brought what you need."

Lin Chang’an looked solemnly at his doppelganger and, with a wave of his hand, produced two storage bags, while the two behind him also took out one storage bag each.

The burly, masked cultivator across laughed heartily, waved his hand, and said:

"Mr. Lin, we trust you, but such a significant deal, and not just with Mr. Lin alone, requires us to be cautious."

Seeing this, Lin Chang’an squinted his eyes, nodded slightly without hesitation, and handed over the two materials collected by the Seven Kingdoms Alliance.

The two behind looked at each other and, without hesitation, also tossed their storage bags over.

As the other party checked the four storage bags with a cautious expression, a smile gradually appeared.

"Good, Mr. Lin is straightforward, and the friends from the Seven Kingdoms Alliance are no worse. We’ve received this trust today."

Then, with a tap on his storage bag, a sea map appeared in his palm, and he tossed it over without hesitation.

"Friends from the Seven Kingdoms Alliance, the marked point on this sea map is an azurite mine. Once you confirm it, we can proceed to the next transaction."

Azurite might not be very precious but the storage and easy extraction of the ore made it valuable as the other party stated.

Azurite is an excellent material for crafting magical and spiritual artifacts. If they could obtain a large amount, the Seven Kingdoms Alliance could significantly enhance their strength in a short period.

Moreover, amidst the current turmoil in the Immortal Cultivation Realm, this is also a strategic material that could be exchanged for many useful things.

As Lin Chang’an opened the sea map, noting the marked red dot, the two behind him nodded secretly.

Whether it was true or false would be revealed once the transaction was confirmed.

With the transaction complete, there was no conflict, as the Seven Kingdoms Alliance sought the long term.

And the other side was entirely Lin Chang’an’s doppelganger, who, after laughing and cupping his hands, transformed into an escape light and disappeared into the mist sea.

However, as the opponent left, two auras flashed through the distant mist, startling the two Core Formation cultivators behind Lin Chang’an.

"Indeed, there were two more Core Formation cultivators!"

"These people are really unseen!"

At this moment, the two finally confirmed the other’s tremendous strength, dispatching three Core Formation cultivators at once.

As a Core Formation Middle Stage cultivator, Lin Chang’an’s divine sense was naturally more potent than theirs, so discovering them was logical, and they had little suspicion.