Eternal Life from Talisman Painting

Chapter 597: Chapter 301: Homeland! Slaughter!

Celestial Spring Peak.

"Elder, recently the Secret Realm has become accessible to cultivators at the early stages of Foundation Establishment..."

Mei Ning and Zhou Bingxuan respectfully reported the latest intelligence, and Lin Chang’an listened with a calm demeanor.

It appears that the outside is indeed in chaos.

As the barriers weaken further, cultivators at the early stages of Foundation Establishment continue to enter, inevitably bringing better items than before.

This will naturally attract various powers, but even so, for these early-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators venturing into the perimeter, it remains a perilous endeavor.

"Early Foundation Establishment, huh!"

Although there are important tasks to be done, Lin Chang’an needed to disguise his intentions before proceeding.

Showing a disinterested expression towards the Secret Realm, Lin Chang’an waved his hand and said:

"Given how many factions are eyeing the Secret Realm now, opportunities are not so easily obtained, and even if obtained, they might not be fortunes."

"How goes the collection of materials for the Youthful Appearance Pill I’ve asked you to gather in the market?"

Lin Chang’an shifted the topic, and Zhou Bingxuan lowered her head slightly before responding:

"Elder, most materials for the Youthful Appearance Pill have been collected, though a few main ingredients still require some time."

Recently, Lin Chang’an had arranged for his subordinates to collect materials for the Youthful Appearance Pill without concealing his actions, resulting in many people knowing about it.

Unfortunately, the Youthful Appearance Pill caters to a niche market; ordinary cultivators typically don’t concern themselves with appearances, only the families of major powers or female cultivators might care.

Lately, rumors have been swirling outside, claiming that Lin Chang’an, the Tier Three Array Master of Profound Sound Pavilion, has a preference for female cultivators with a youthful demeanor.

It was speculated that Lin Chang’an specifically prepared a batch of Youthful Appearance Pills with Pill Master Wen for his sword servant.

Especially among those cultivators who have visited Lin Chang’an’s abode, recalling the sword servant’s cold and youthful face with a touch of baby fat.

This revelation made many realize that strong cultivators often have peculiar tastes and predilections, which is quite normal.

For someone like Lin Chang’an, he was seen as entirely normal.

This led to the recent phenomenon where many cultivators attempted to offer him beautiful young female attendants.

This made Lin Chang’an quite speechless.

A rumor he inadvertently spread had been exaggerated beyond measure.

His original intention was merely to disguise his subsequent plans.

"Enough, more people with improper thoughts are emerging lately. Declare that I will retreat for a period of time,"

Lin Chang’an waved his hand, signaling Mei Ning and Zhou Bingxuan to respectfully take leave.

However, their occasional glances at the sword servant behind him did not escape his notice.

This made Lin Chang’an even more speechless; was he really that kind of person?

"Master!"

Beside him, the sword servant handed over a peeled Spirit Fruit with respect, causing Lin Chang’an to turn his head and look at the sword servant’s youthful face with a hint of baby fat, revealing a peculiar expression.

It indeed seemed to have a certain charm.

Yet, the sword servant, under his gaze, was extremely nervous, her mind filled with recent rumors.

Did Master really prefer young female cultivators?

The sword servant secretly resolved to save the Spirit Stones Master often gifted her.

Although she was a Human-Demon Mixed Blood, with a longer adolescence than ordinary cultivators, she would eventually grow up.

By saving Spirit Stones and purchasing Youthful Appearance Pills, she could maintain her current appearance for Master forever.

Initially focused solely on cultivation, the sword servant considered her appearance for the first time.

"Good, you haven’t disappointed me."

Yet, Lin Chang’an had no idea what the sword servant was thinking. At that moment, he was in a particularly good mood as he observed her.

In these two months, the sword servant hadn’t shown any unusual behavior, not even emotional fluctuations.

"Come, follow me into the cave dwelling."

With a satisfied smile, Lin Chang’an lightly patted the sword servant’s head, causing her face to flush red, hastily bowing:

"Yes, Master!"

...

Inside the cave dwelling, Lin Chang’an led the sword servant through layers of barriers.

As they proceeded, the sword servant’s eyes shimmered with light, uninterested in any hidden secrets.

Yet her demeanor clearly indicated she had gained a deeper level of trust from her Master, warming her heart.

After crossing the final barrier, a wave of scorching heat engulfed them.

Under the terrifying heat, before the sword servant could react, a streak of light rushed toward her.

"Master!"

As the clear voice echoed, the sword servant revealed a trace of evil energy, only to be stunned to see that the commotion was caused by a golden bird.

The Phoenix Cry Bird tilted its head, puzzled as to why her Master had brought this maid in today.

At this moment, in the center of the underground cave, an array platform was adorned with various tools used for artifact refining.

This array platform was initially used for crafting a Lifebound Treasure and was not wasted afterward, serving to hone artifact refining skills.

Around the area, various Spiritual Artifacts that had been refined were on display.

There were even some Top-Grade Spiritual Artifacts.

"On this outing, none of the previous magical artifacts are to be used; they must all be replaced with new ones."

Cautious as he was, Lin Chang’an insisted on equipping both himself and the sword servant with different magical treasures.

Having refined artifacts for so many years, he cared little about expending some materials.

"A set of defensive Inner Armor and openly visible armor, along with some offensive types..."

As Lin Chang’an introduced the items, the sword servant was taken aback, realizing her Master was not only an Artifact Refiner but a remarkably skilled one.

Hearing her Master ask her to choose, the sword servant’s face flushed, possibly due to the heat from the underground cave.