Eternal Life from Talisman Painting

Chapter 613: Chapter 307: The Old Xuan Yin Devil Arrives

Upon hearing this, Lin Chang’an looked at the group of Core Formation cultivators, all showing difficult expressions, and couldn’t help but twitch at the corners of his eyes.

Goodness, all of them have lived over a hundred years, each one more cunning than the last.

Not one of them spoke of any good items out in the open; instead, sound transmissions were sent one after another in private.

Since the last time he and Yun Yao gathered quite a bit of resources from the Li Huo Palace and exchanged them for Spirit Stones, he hasn’t been lacking Spirit Stones for his cultivation.

He even possesses a considerable amount of common cultivation materials.

Therefore, what piqued Lin Chang’an’s interest were these rare treasures that were beneficial for cultivation.

"Though thousand-year Spirit Fruits and Spirit Grass are rare, they aren’t impossible to purchase, but these strange treasures in the Immortal Cultivation Realm are extremely rare and precious..."

As Lin Chang’an’s gaze flickered, he weighed the gains and losses against the temptations presented by everyone.

This time was also an unprecedented opportunity, resulting from the Secret Realm being right in front of them, causing these old fellows to go all out and reveal these treasures.

"Fellow Daoist, this item may not significantly boost a Core Formation cultivator’s cultivation, right?"

Ultimately, Lin Chang’an was still fond of the Spiritual Eye Gem’s associated object that increased cultivation speed.

He hadn’t heard of this item, but he had heard of the renown of the Spiritual Eye Gem. It was a treasure coveted even by Nascent Soul cultivators.

But upon observing the person as an old lady with grayish hair, whose cultivation had reached the peak of Core Formation Middle Stage, yet bore an air of aging.

Clearly, she was no longer young.

However, upon hearing Lin Chang’an’s sound transmission, the old lady sneered:

"Please don’t joke, Mr. Lin. At my age, if I had a younger generation, I wouldn’t bring out such treasures.

Although the effect on increasing cultivation for Core Formation cultivators may not be large, it mainly depends on the age of the cultivator using the spiritual object."

Upon hearing this, Lin Chang’an quietly nodded, acknowledging the old lady’s point.

Core Formation cultivators can live for several centuries, and for a recently advanced Core Formation cultivator like him, such an aid, even if the effect is small, can speed up cultivation by a decade or two over time, which is quite beneficial.

It’s a comparison between something short-term like pills and Spirit Fruits, versus something long-term.

And this long-term aid can be passed down to the next generation.

"You may laugh, but I have been alone all my life. This time I’m hoping to enter the Secret Realm to seize that chance to break through my bottleneck.

I won’t think about entering Nascent Soul in this lifetime, but if I can break through to Core Formation Late Stage and live another seventy or eighty years, that’d be more important than anything."

Even ants cling to life, let alone people.

After saying this, a sorrowful look appeared on the old lady’s face as she recalled the vigor she had after achieving Core Formation.

She never thought that facing the end of her lifespan, she would be no different from an ordinary mortal.

Seeing her reaction, Lin Chang’an also sighed. Not to mention Core Formation cultivators, even Nascent Soul cultivators, when their life span approaches its end, though knowing it’s a drop in the ocean, still strive to obtain the legendary Longevity Fruit.

No one wants to die!

"Mr. Zhu, let me add three quasi-Tier Three Puppets and a Tier Two Puppet inheritance. These were obtained by several Foundation Establishment cultivators in the Secret Realm..."

"Good, deal!"

Whether it’s worth it depends on each party’s valuation.

As for how the other party obtained the three puppets and inheritance from Foundation Establishment cultivators, Lin Chang’an wasn’t concerned.

As long as they could add to the deal, it was better than adding nothing at all.

Following the transaction, under the gaze of many Core Formation cultivators, Lin Chang’an traded with the old lady.

"Mr. Lin, here are the three quasi-Tier Three Puppets, and the Tier Two Puppet inheritance."

The old lady cheerfully took out three humanoid puppets, a Jade Scroll, and a Jade Box in front of everyone.

As for the spiritual object inside the box, no one knew.

This is a common tactic used by cultivators who don’t wish to disclose their traded items.

"Mr. Daoist, here is the Heavenfire Array I repaired, and the Jade Scroll includes usage and control methods. I wish Mr. Daoist success in the upcoming Secret Realm."

Lin Chang’an, with a smile, presented the Heavenfire Array he had long prepared.

He even attached the usage and control Jade Scroll in front of everyone.

This array could exhibit twelve-tenths of its power in the hands of an Array Master like him. In unfamiliar hands, it could achieve nine and a half, even ten-tenths of its power.

But in the hands of a cultivator unfamiliar with arrays, getting eight-tenths of its power is quite decent.

With the attached usage and control Jade Scroll, even though using it as directed might seem rigid, it wouldn’t be difficult to unleash about nine-tenths of its power.

"In advance, congratulations to Mr. Lin on achieving Nascent Soul Realm at an early date."

Each side obtained what they needed in the trade, polite words were easy to exchange.

Seeing the Heavenfire Array gone, many people displayed disappointment.

Nevertheless, the trade continued, with Lin Chang’an sitting down again with a smile.

Earlier, upon receiving the item, he used his Divine Sense to probe it, and sure enough, it had a use for assisting cultivation.

Inside the Jade Box was a piece of jade about palm-sized, and upon contact, his strong perception detected a trace of Pure Spiritual Qi recorded in ancient texts inside.

Pure Spiritual Qi is only nurtured by heaven and earth’s spiritual objects.

"This item, being associated with the heaven and earth spiritual object, the Spiritual Eye Gem, indeed absorbed some Pure Spiritual Qi – a real blessing."

With his Divine Sense probing the treasures in his Storage Bag, Lin Chang’an felt extremely satisfied.

Though he didn’t obtain the Tier Three Upper Grade Array inheritance he wanted, this was quite good.

Letting this item grow in Spirit Land for another ten thousand years might even make it a genuine heaven and earth spiritual object.

"This deal was worthwhile."

His cultivation technique benefited from such treasures containing Pure Spiritual Qi, making it more effective than for other cultivators.

Although he had no descendants, when cultivating, it greatly aided the cultivation of his Sword Servant.

Lin Chang’an nodded to himself, letting his gaze drift to the old lady, sighing internally.

Though beneficial to him, for the old lady, as she mentioned, its actual usefulness was negligible.

"I’ve got a Tier Three Lower Grade Fire Attribute’s Demon Core here, with various magical and crafting uses. I’m looking to trade for an item..."

Ordinarily hiding things, the Core Formation cultivators began fully preparing as the Secret Realm’s restrictions weakened more and more.

Various spiritual objects emerged, dazzling everyone.

Especially those from the ends of the earth, from different sea regions, or even other places, the sight of these Core Formation cultivators broadened Lin Chang’an’s horizons greatly.

At the trade fair, external Core Formation cultivators took up over seventy percent, indicating how many people in the Immortal Cultivation Realm would take risks for a slight chance of opportunity.

After the trade fair ended, as Fairy Ni Chang walked alongside him, she secretly transmitted a voice asking about the Heavenfire Array.

"Mr. Lin, how long would it take to make another Heavenfire Array?"

Even though Fairy Ni Chang didn’t plan for the Profound Sound Pavilion to take risks, Lin Chang’an crafting a Tier Three Array could bring considerable benefits to the Profound Sound Pavilion below the mountain.

While the two chatted casually, Lin Chang’an walked out of the trade fair smiling, when suddenly, the Sound Transmission Talisman in his arms blinked.

It was Yun Yao’s Sound Transmission Talisman!

Then, with Lin Chang’an making a hand seal, the Sound Transmission Jade Talisman’s sound transformed into Divine Sense and echoed in his ears.

However, after listening to Yun Yao’s transmission, Lin Chang’an’s expression changed.

The Profound Yin Demon Sect’s Old Demon Xuan Yin was here!

A Nascent Soul cultivator!

Immediately, Lin Chang’an, without showing emotion, glanced at the bustling market, feeling worried:

"Mr. Ni Chang, things are getting more chaotic. Once the Secret Realm’s restrictions weaken again, that might be the true moment of chaos."

While Lin Chang’an worried about upheaval affecting his cultivation, Fairy Ni Chang’s concern was about whether the Profound Sound Pavilion would face disruptions.

"Don’t worry, Mr. Lin. Previously, I heard that the Nascent Soul Elder of Bihai Palace has already negotiated with several Nascent Soul cultivators from the Outer Sea..."

Fairy Ni Chang hesitated slightly before revealing this recently learned piece of intelligence.

After hearing, Lin Chang’an nodded, deciding not to idle around, and took his Sword Servant, mounted the Cyan-Horned Bull, and headed back to his cave.

With Nascent Soul cultivators involved, he needed to focus and cultivate steadily from now on.