I am cautiously cultivating immortals in a strange world

"what?"

After picking up the pendant, Chen Lin couldn't help but let out a soft "hmm".

The pendant is a tiger statue, carved so lifelike that it looks down from a high position, giving people a sense of intimidation.

However, this is not important.

To Chen Lin's surprise, the style and artistic conception of this tiger statue were extremely similar to the rabbit statue from which he had obtained the Tranquility Technique.

It feels like it was made by the same person.

"Could it also be related to the Chinese zodiac?"

Chen Lin touched his chin.

It's no wonder he made that connection; he's come into contact with quite a few zodiac-related items, especially after encountering the red-haired rat, and he always felt that there was a mysterious force based on the zodiac.

After observing for a while longer.

Unable to activate the statue, Chen Lin reached out and took out the zodiac card.

The two are placed together.

Chen Lin's eyes flashed.

As the two approached, they simultaneously emitted a peculiar aura. Although it was very faint, it could not escape his perception; it was the kind of tranquility technique!
It is clear.

The three are related.

After several more trials to confirm that there were no errors, Chen Lin fell into deep thought.

Undoubtedly, these items are part of a set, but each one should have its own 'key' to activate, just like the rabbit statue of the Tranquility spell, which required 10,000 Nightmare Coins to activate once.

Also.

The abilities contained in these things are most likely from the same person or the same force.

This is what is known as the inheritance of the Chinese zodiac.

However, there was one thing that puzzled Chen Lin.

The red-haired rat once said that the price of inheriting the zodiac is to permanently become a zodiac animal. This level of fixed appearance is extremely high, and can even resist the male-to-female rule in the life mission interface.

However, after he inherited the art of tranquility, no similar situation occurred.

Back then, he was just a minor cultivator, and theoretically, he shouldn't have been able to withstand such powerful suppression from the rules.

"Is it because of the soul smugglers, or is it related to the Soul-Destroying Finger?"

"Or."

"Is the art of tranquility not the true inheritance of the zodiac?"

A series of questions arose in my mind.

But Chen Lin couldn't figure out the answer either, and could only wait until he met the red-haired rat again to discuss it with it.

Shake his head.

Chen Lin put the statue down and prepared to inspect the other items.

suddenly.

He remembered something else.

He immediately probed his storage ring with his divine sense, and after searching for a while, he took out a piggy bank.

The pig is also one of the twelve zodiac animals.

This thing can transform into a pig demon; I wonder if it has received some kind of inheritance.

Chen Lin remembered that the pig demon had told him that if he could get the Seven-Colored Nightmare Coins to feed him, he could be permanently solidified into the form of a pig demon.

No need to become a piggy bank anymore.

However, at that time, the Seven-Colored Nightmare Coins existed only in legends, and he never put them into practice.

Later, although he acquired the Seven-Colored Nightmare Coins, the quantity was very small, and he no longer valued the opponent's power, so he selectively ignored them.

Now we can give it a try.

Chen Lin placed the piggy bank on the table and took out a seven-colored nightmare coin.

"Don't say I didn't give you a chance. This single Seven-Colored Nightmare Coin can buy the life of an Eternal Realm expert. If you can't recover, it just means your fate is bad."

He muttered something.

Chen Lin inserted the Seven-Colored Nightmare Coin into the coin slot.

"Buzz!"

The piggy bank immediately started shaking.

Immediately afterwards, lines lit up, emitting a seven-colored fluorescence, and began to wriggle.

This made Chen Lin's eyes light up.

He was just giving it a try and didn't think he could succeed.

After all, this thing had long lost its 'spirituality', and he had always believed that it was secretly given to him by Mingyue Shuanghua, and that the pig demon had been taken back later.

I didn't expect that it really would require Seven-Colored Nightmare Coins.

Under Chen Lin's gaze, the piggy bank gradually changed shape, and finally its light intensified, transforming into the appearance of a pig demon.

But it's not as tall as it used to be.

It was only a little over three feet tall, and its black fur emitted a ghostly glow, making it almost devoid of human characteristics.

"Hahaha... I've finally come back to life, hahaha..."

The light dissipated.

The pig demon laughed loudly, looking up at the sky.

Chen Lin watched quietly, and only spoke softly after the other person had finished expressing their emotions.

"How is it? You seem to have improved your strength. About what level have you reached?"

The pig demon turned its head.

He looked at Chen Lin with pig-like eyes and said arrogantly, "How could a mere cultivator like you understand my strength? However, since you helped me break free from my restraints, I will keep my word and help you three times!"

"hehe."

Chen Lin smiled.

"I remember you said that as long as I helped you get the Seven-Colored Nightmare Coin, you would follow me forever, right?"

The pig demon's expression froze.

He immediately shook his head and said, "That won't do. I am a zodiac beast, how can I be a servant? I have already done my maximum by helping you three times. Don't push your luck."

"Is it."

Chen Lin's tone remained calm.

After sizing him up, he said, "How about this, I don't need you to help me. Just tell me about the Zodiac Beast inheritance you obtained, and demonstrate your supernatural abilities, and I'll let you leave immediately."

"Really?"

The pig demon was stunned.

He immediately showed surprise and doubt.

Do you know about the Chinese zodiac animals?

"Know a thing or two."

Chen Lin nodded slightly, "I've met a rat in the Chinese zodiac, but its strength far surpasses yours; they're not even in the same league."

"That's because I was framed and corrupted by a strange aura; otherwise, I would be just as powerful!"

The pig demon huffed and puffed as he explained.

"Oh."

Chen Lin casually replied with an "oh".

This enraged the pig demon even more. Black light burst forth from its body, and it stood up straight from the ground, transforming into a two-foot-tall half-human, half-demon.

A large, hairy hand grabbed it.

A five-pronged rake appeared in his hand, and he said in a deep voice, "Since you seem to disbelieve me, then I'll show you what a zodiac beast is all about!"

"it is good."

Chen Lin responded.

He raised his hand and made a sweeping motion in front of him, and countless runes flew around, forming a spatial gate.

"This place is crowded and noisy, let's go to the void so as not to limit your performance."

Done.

A rolled-up robe.

The pig demon was swept into the portal and disappeared.

next moment.

The two appeared outside the grand formation of Tianyuan Star, floating in the void.

The pig demon looked on in surprise.

"This doesn't seem to be the same realm you were in before. The rules of heaven and earth are much stronger here. Could this be the outer world you mentioned before?"

"It is the outer world of the outer world."

Chen Lin replied.

With a flick of the wrist.

A golden spear appeared in his hand.

Pointing at the pig demon, he said loudly, "Come on, let me see what tricks you have up your sleeve now that you've broken free of your restraints!"

"Hahaha!"

"Accept!"

The pig demon laughed loudly.

Its body suddenly swelled into a colossal creature, and the rake in its hand transformed into a length of tens of feet, smashing down on Chen Lin with the force of splitting the heavens and earth.

"Well done."

Chen Lin urged his spear forward.

Empowered by the runes, the golden spear shone with dazzling brilliance, like a colossal pillar reaching to the sky, colliding with the rake. "Boom!"

The energy storm generated by the intersection of the two stirred up the void within a radius of a hundred miles.

Under the impact of the immense force, the pig demon was like a kite with a broken string, blasted far away, leaving only a small black dot.

Chen Lin, however, did not move at all.

Surrounded by runes, he stood still, seemingly unaffected by the raging storm.

"These methods aren't enough. Use all your Zodiac Beast Gods."

Upon seeing the pig demon return, Chen Lin spoke calmly.

The pig demon's face turned pale and then red as he stared at Chen Lin in disbelief.

"You've become this strong?"

"Stop talking nonsense, don't waste time, use your ultimate move now."

Chen Lin urged him again.

He has many things to do, and it's not advisable for him to linger here. Such a large-scale fight could easily attract powerful individuals and cause unnecessary trouble.

"Humph!"

The pig demon was enraged by Chen Lin's dismissive attitude.

He snorted coldly.

It transformed back into a pig, its body growing many times larger, especially its head, which became as big as a small mountain.

Then it opened its blood-red maw, and a huge, pitch-black vortex formed inside, carrying endless devouring power as it swallowed Chen Lin.

Chen Lin finally took it seriously.

The opponent's Devouring Divine Power not only possesses a powerful suction force, but also carries countless changes in rules, which can suppress his energy from different aspects.

The soul, the state of mind, the bloodline, and even the power of runes are all affected.

Having reached a higher dimensional level and possessing the power of an eternally perfect being, no wonder he is so arrogant.

"Some tricks."

Chen Lin nodded slightly.

Then, with a flick of his wrist, a flash of blue light appeared.

The pig demon let out a miserable scream, the vortex in its mouth dissipated, and its body shrank back to its original size.

It touched the blood hole on its nose, its fear evident, and its gaze towards Chen Lin was no longer arrogant, but became meek and submissive.

It wagged its tail and came closer.

He grumbled and said, "My lord is mighty! I, Old Pig, am willing to follow you to the death."

"Go back first."

Chen Lin called out, used runes to sweep the other party up, and returned to Autumn Leaf City.

Baiwei Pavilion.

"Tell me about the inheritance of the zodiac beasts. Does the inheritance you've obtained contain any information about its origins?"

After helping the pig demon recover from its injuries, Chen Lin inquired about the specific details.

The pig demon answered immediately.

"Reporting to my lord, all I obtained was the Devouring Divine Power, the mysterious power of the Zodiac Beast, and some methods for using the power. I did not have detailed information about its origin, but I vaguely remembered that it seemed to be related to a mysterious place."

Do you remember a map?

Chen Lin asked again.

"remember."

The pig demon glanced at Chen Lin in surprise.

Then he returned to the statement: "There is indeed a map in the inheritance called the Zodiac Map, but I can only remember the part that corresponds to my zodiac sign."

Chen Lin immediately took out a character card.

Deliver it to the other party.

"This can be used as a medium. Copy the map you remember onto it, making sure there are no omissions."

"Yes."

The pig demon agreed.

Then a ball of light flew out from between the eyebrows and landed on the character card. The card immediately glowed and condensed into a pig pattern.

"All right."

The pig demon returned the card to Chen Lin.

He further explained, "This map is very peculiar. It not only has requirements for the carrier, but also requires a very high amount of energy. My original abilities are limited, and the map I left behind probably won't last long. It will dissipate within a hundred years."

"It doesn't matter."

Chen Lin didn't care.

He was merely curious about the origin of this thing and wanted to explore the ultimate secrets of this cultivation world; he had no intention of using it.

There are twelve sets of zodiac animal pictures, and he doesn't think he can collect them all.

However, the fact that this pig demon also possessed a map inheritance made Chen Lin uncertain, as the Tranquility Technique he had acquired didn't seem to resemble a zodiac inheritance.

Because he only obtained the spells and techniques, and had no other information.

"Did the inheritance you received mention that it is unique, or that multiple people can receive it at the same time?"

"It is unique".

The pig demon answered immediately.

"Only when the current inheritor dies will the inheritance return to find a new destined person."

Chen Lin nodded.

The red-haired rat said so too, so there's no doubt that the inheritance he received is either problematic or has nothing to do with the Chinese zodiac.

However, he immediately stopped thinking about it.

He is currently focusing on runes and souls, and only dabbles in other things. He doesn't care whether his lineage has flaws.

"okay."

Chen Lin ended the questioning.

He said to the pig demon, "Now I'll give you two choices. One is to stay by my side, but I need you to swear an oath under the power of my natal rune that you will never betray me."

"The second option."

"You may leave on your own and go wherever you like. Consider the Seven-Colored Nightmare Coins you used as payment for the questions I asked you, but you must not disclose my information to anyone, especially anything related to the Zodiac Chart."

"This also needs to be restricted by a contract."

Chen Lin quietly looked at the pig demon, waiting for its choice.

He actually hoped the other party would stay, as having such a capable subordinate would be very helpful to his future plans. However, a forced relationship is never sweet, and the other party's willingness is essential.

To avoid developing resentment.

"I choose to follow the adults!"

The pig demon answered without hesitation.

He had witnessed Chen Lin's transformation firsthand, and the shock he felt was indescribable. He believed that Chen Lin had the potential to become a super strong person, and that if that day ever came, he might be able to go to that mysterious place and break free from the constraints of his pig body.

He didn't want to be a pig forever.

"it is good."

Chen Lin smiled.

A contract rune was formed, and the pig demon swore an oath upon it.

Then he waved.

"Come on, you've been silent for so many years, and today you've finally broken free of your shackles. Let's have a good drink to welcome you back!"

"Thank you, sir!"

The pig demon's eyes lit up, and he couldn't help but swallow.

Next.

Chen Lin paid the price for his words.

This pig demon can really eat.

The Baiwei Pavilion's stock was almost completely wiped out, and they also drank most of the spirit wine they had stored, making it seem like a bottomless pit.

"call!"

"Comfortable!"

The pig demon, with its large belly protruding, let out a contented burp.

Then, she fawned over Chen Lin and said, "If you could let me have this meal every day, I guarantee I could advance another level within a hundred years."

"Stop dreaming."

Chen Lin said with a dark face.

At this rate of eating, let alone a hundred years, it would bankrupt him in a year. He even regretted keeping the other person by his side. His own Myriad Manifestations Technique required him to devour energy for cultivation, so how could he possibly support a big eater?

"Eating it once a month is fine too."

The pig demon looked hopeful.

"One meal a year, no more than that. If you want more, you'll have to figure it out yourself. But one thing is certain: you can't kill innocent people indiscriminately, or don't blame me for being impolite."

"OK then."

The pig demon let out another burp, thinking that being able to eat this once a year wasn't bad.

"hehe."

"Brother Chen's men can really eat! If I don't come out of seclusion soon, they'll eat my Baiwei Pavilion out of business."

With a sarcastic remark.

The Ninth Sister entered the room. (End of Chapter)