Eternal Life: I Can Harvest Demon Beast Talents

At the entrance of the Outer Lake Cave Mansion.

Lin Changheng looked at the messenger sent by Bai Zhenchuan and nodded.

After retrieving the Medicinal Materials from the Spiritual Materials Hall last time, he had begun his experiments. It took him less than seven days to find a viable substitute for the Ancient Medicine.

He had successfully achieved his goal.

The very next day, he went to the location of the last auction to request a visit with Bai Zhenchuan.

However, he was informed that she happened to be in seclusion.

They had politely explained that they would report the matter the moment Bai Zhenchuan came out of seclusion, and that Alchemist Lin need only wait in his Cave Mansion.

Lin Changheng naturally had no objections. After all, it saved him a great deal of trouble and several wasted trips.

As it turned out, that wait lasted for half a year.

Looking at the polite young White Robe Envoy before him, Lin Changheng thought to himself, ’This was a long seclusion for Bai Zhenchuan. Could it be that she broke through to the Middle Stage Foundation Establishment?’

The last time he saw her, she was still at the Early Stage Foundation Establishment. But considering she possessed a Wind Anomalous Spirit Root of the Earth Grade—an exceptionally gifted Spirit Root Talent—it made sense that her Cultivation would be a bit faster.

Thinking this, Lin Changheng felt a damn bit of envy.

’Fortunately, I have my own unique path to improving my Spirit Root. In the future, I might not just reach the Earth Spirit Root, but go even further!’

Though it took a moment to describe, these thoughts flashed through his mind in an instant. Lin Changheng asked, "Shall we go now?"

"We shall go now."

The White Robe Envoy revealed a smile that seemed incredibly sincere.

"Alright."

Lin Changheng sent a brief voice transmission to Yan Mingyi, who was waiting inside the Cave Mansion, before turning to the White Robe Envoy. "Let’s go."

A Dharma Ship was released, and it shot into the sky first.

With a flick of his sleeve, Lin Changheng enveloped the Late Stage Qi Cultivation White Robe Envoy, stirring up a fierce gale. Moving faster than the Dharma Ship, he teleported in an instant, landing on the vessel that was already in the air.

"Alchemist Lin... Elder Lin, please, slow down..."

The White Robe Envoy’s professional, fake smile was gone. His face was a mask of horror, pale and bloodless. He was terrified and unsteady on his feet.

"Of course, of course."

Lin Changheng nodded with a smile, but inwardly, he wanted to see if this person’s Heart Nature was genuinely calm and composed or if he was just wearing a trained, professional mask.

A small test had quickly given him the second answer.

Of course, if it had been the former, it would have meant the core circle of the Immortal City was rather terrifying. If even a random messenger possessed such a state of mind, Lin Changheng would have truly needed to keep his distance.

Staying away from deep waters was essential.

The Dharma Ship whistled as it cut through the clouds. As a matter of course, Lin Changheng headed in the direction of the Immortal City’s auction house.

Just then, however, the White Robe Envoy reminded him, "Elder Lin, we should be heading east from here."

"Hm?"

Lin Changheng raised an eyebrow slightly and turned to look east. There lay a massive lake, dozens of miles wide, located just behind the cluster of Cave Mansions where he resided.

The waves surged, shimmering under the light. Spiritual Mist rose from its surface, and the lake stretched as far as the eye could see.

Fusheng Lake!

The very core of Floating Immortal City, and also the location of the city’s best Spirit Vein.

A Tier Three Upper Grade Spiritual Vein snaked along the bottom of the lake!

It was also the Dao Field of the Lord of the Immortal City, the Qing Lan Wanderer, and his disciples, as well as the invited Core Formation and Fake Core Cultivators.

It was not open to Cultivators from the Outer World. Entry without permission was forbidden.

This was an ironclad rule of the Immortal City!

Lin Changheng had only ever flown high above it, viewing it from a great distance, never able to see it clearly.

"Bai Zhenchuan wants to see me in the Inner Lake?"

Lin Changheng’s expression changed slightly. He stopped the Dharma Ship and asked for confirmation.

The Inner Lake was where Feather Immortal Island was located, placing it directly under the noses of Core Formation Cultivators.

Lin Changheng was reluctant to go. He was worried that a Core Formation Cultivator’s Divine Sense might sweep over him and discover his secrets. Even just having one become interested in him or start watching him was unacceptable!

He was only an Early Stage Foundation Establishment Cultivator and had only just begun to grasp the abilities of the Foundation Establishment Stage. As for the capabilities of a Core Formation Cultivator, he was completely in the dark.

The unknown brought variables, and Lin Changheng did not like variables!

Sensing Lin Changheng’s intense gaze, the White Robe Envoy thought he was excited to enter and quickly shook his head, explaining, "We are not going to Feather Immortal Island, but to a place in the lake."

He looked terrified that Lin Changheng would get the wrong idea.

Hearing this, Lin Changheng’s expression relaxed slightly. He suddenly gave a warm smile. "In the lake? I’ll have to ask the Messenger to enlighten me."

As he spoke, he tapped his foot lightly. Magical Power flowed into the Dharma Ship, and it once again began to move, flying forward at a normal speed.

"Of course. It is my duty."

The White Robe Envoy’s psychological defenses had been shattered by Lin Changheng’s earlier, unconventional move; he had been thoroughly frightened. From then on, he was much more docile in Lin Changheng’s presence.

He then began his explanation.

Lin Changheng listened, nodding slightly, and gained a basic understanding of the situation in the lake.

It turned out that while Feather Immortal Island was indeed the Cultivation ground for the Qing Lan Wanderer and his disciples, the disciples were not permitted to invite outsiders onto the island. One could only set foot on it with a direct edict from Master Qing Lan himself.

However, although Feather Immortal Island was off-limits, Master Qing Lan hadn’t included all of Fusheng Lake in the ban. Instead, he had specifically ordered people to construct a complex of pavilions on the water, located on the outer edge of the lake’s central line.

It was called "Shuiyue Pavilion."

It served as a place for the disciples to entertain friends, hold banquets, and relax.

The place they were heading to now was this very Shuiyue Pavilion, where Bai Zhenchuan was already waiting for him.

"Please lead the way."

Lin Changheng steered the Dharma Ship, accelerating.

As they neared the edge of the shore and the Array Light Shield rushed toward them, the White Robe Envoy unhurriedly took out a Bronze Token.

The Array then seemed to detect something, and without any incident, it allowed Lin Changheng’s Dharma Ship to pass straight through.