I am cautiously cultivating immortals in a strange world

Hu Liuwu was not displeased when Chen Lin refused.

With a flick of the wrist.

Take out three bottles of variegated crystal marrow.

"Everything in this world has a price. I've heard that Fellow Daoist Chen is lacking the Variegated Crystal Essence. I happen to have three bottles here. Perhaps that might change your mind?"

Chen Lin sighed inwardly.

It's true that even a hero can be brought down by a penny. If it were up to his style, he would never be willing to get involved in such matters, and altering other people's fates could easily backfire.

But he really needs the variegated crystal now.

"Does Fellow Daoist Chen think it's not enough, or is there some other concern?"

Seeing Chen Lin hesitate, Hu Liuwu continued, "If you think it's too little, I can give you other compensation after we leave here."

"If you have any concerns, please rest assured that this matter is not a big deal. The Heavenly Mystery Elder will not pay attention to it, and you will not need to expend too much of your origin. It will only take a slight change to my destiny, and the backlash will not be too strong."

Do you really want to change?

Chen Lin's voice was low.

Before the other person could answer, he immediately added, "There's something I need to remind you of. With my current abilities, I can't precisely target changing someone's fate. Not only is the timing uncertain, but I also can't determine whether it's good or bad. If it brings you misfortune, don't blame me."

Hu Liuwu's face stiffened.

a long time.

He tentatively asked, "The timing doesn't matter, but can we really not control the trajectory of fate? As far as I know, those who cultivate fate can change the fortune of others."

Chen Lin immediately shook his head.

"I don't know if others can do it, but I can't. If you don't agree, then forget it."

He is actually capable of doing it.

But that would require using one's own destiny essence, which is too dangerous, given the connection with the Celestial Elder.

He couldn't completely believe the other party's claim that there was no involvement.

and so.

His plan was to only use the power of the coconut-shaped spiritual fruit to help the other party, so as to avoid suffering a backlash himself.

In a battle for destiny, you can never be too careful.

Hu Liuwu remained silent.

A long time passed.

He gritted his teeth and said, "Then I'll trouble you, fellow Daoist. But please try to set the timeframe within sixty years. I can only stay here for sixty years to avoid being targeted again after I leave."

"no problem."

Chen Lin readily agreed.

The closer the time interval, the easier it is to operate.

He replied with a sentence.

He put away the three bottles of colorful crystal marrow, then took out the coconut-shaped spiritual fruit and looked at the other person, saying, "Place your hands on it, open your mind, and do not resist any fluctuations."

Is this necessary?

Hesitation was evident in Hu Liuwu's eyes.

This method of manipulating fate was completely different from what he knew. Fate cultivators of the Heavenly Mystery Elder lineage basically manipulated the laws of fate directly, or used altar formations.

This was the first time anyone had ever seen someone use a spiritual fruit, so it was understandable that they were worried about Chen Lin's intentions.

"rest assured."

Chen Lin spoke calmly.

"We have no grudge against each other, so I have no reason to harm you."

"Moreover, using this treasure once is quite costly, and I don't need to waste it on you. Let's make it clear that if the modification of fate fails because of you, the variegated crystal marrow will not be returned."

"Let's begin then."

After hesitating for a moment, Hu Liuwu agreed and placed his hand on the coconut-shaped spiritual fruit.

Chen Lin immediately activated his innate ability.

The spiritual fruit trembled.

The juice inside was quickly absorbed, while the outer shell shimmered and revealed lines.

It is the thread of fate.

"Don't resist."

Chen Lin's eyes flickered, showing a hint of joy.

The reason he agreed was actually to test whether the coconut-shaped spiritual fruit could manifest the fate lines of other people.

It seems feasible now.

That makes things easier.

A thought crossed my mind.

The lines on the spiritual fruit began to shimmer and slowly wriggle, constantly changing into different structures.

Seeing this scene.

Chen Lin clenched his fist, and the Xuanjin Spear appeared. He activated forbidden power, and the tip of the spear flashed with golden light, landing at the intersection of two lines. Immediately afterward, the two lines were separated.

At last.

He manipulated the spirit fruit to vibrate, causing all the lines on it to fly up, condense in one place, and drill into Hu Liuwu's brow.

Just then.

The spiritual fruit suddenly trembled violently.

The luster on it became uneven, as if it had suffered some unknown attack, and even tiny cracks appeared.

Chen Lin frowned.

He immediately took out the colorful crystal marrow and poured it on top. When he couldn't suppress it, he reluctantly took out the beauty finger juice and dripped a few drops on it.

This time it worked.

After absorbing the juice from the Beauty Finger, the spiritual fruit's shimmering speed slowed down, and the cracks on it closed again.

After a few breaths, the unknown attack dissipated, and calm returned.

Chen Lin's gaze was gloomy.

He looked at Hu Liuwu, whose body was also trembling.

However, it was not a backlash, but rather caused by the turbulence of destiny. As the spiritual fruit recovered, it gradually stabilized.

"All right."

Chen Lin put the spirit fruit away.

"That simple?"

Hu Liuwu opened his eyes and frowned as he examined his body.

You can't tell anything from it.

Chen Lin spoke indifferently.

"The change in the trajectory of fate is invisible and intangible. You are not a cultivator of fate, and it is impossible for you to sense the specific situation, but rest assured, a change has definitely occurred."

"and."

Chen Lin glanced at the other person.

"What I'm helping you with is a crucial juncture where your fate intertwines with others, and it might even save you from a calamity."

"I have always been a person of my word."

"But you didn't tell the truth."

Chen Lin gave the other person a cold look.

"The one who left the mark of destiny on you is definitely not an ordinary cultivator as you described. Not only is their cultivation of destiny very high, but they also possess special methods of dealing with destiny. If I hadn't taken countermeasures, I would have already been devoured and died."

"but."

"For the sake of the three bottles of crystal marrow, I will not pursue the matter of you concealing the truth. From now on, we will have nothing to do with each other."

That's all.

He put away the tables and chairs, dispersed the zodiac supernatural powers, and ignored the other party.

Hu Liuwu hurriedly cupped his hands in greeting.

"Fellow Daoist, you misunderstand. I have not concealed anything. If the backlash that occurred exceeded my description, it must be because I underestimated the opponent's strength."

Chen Lin waved his hand.

"No need for explanation, the reason is not important. Our transaction is over, and we will not know each other again."

Hu Liuwu opened his mouth.

He sighed softly, said nothing more, cupped his hands in a respectful gesture, and turned to leave.

After taking only a few steps, Chen Lin received a telepathic message in his mind.

"I'm sorry to have put Fellow Daoist Chen in danger, so I'll give you some information as compensation."

Hu Liuwu didn't turn around or pause, and continued to transmit his voice: "The seven rules are all unique, and fate is the first to bear the brunt." "I heard a rumor."

"It seems that the Heavenly Mystery Elder wants to use this Heavenly Trial to try to advance to the seventh rank. At that time, he will devour the talent origins of destiny cultivators on a large scale, so you should be careful."

Chen Lin raised an eyebrow.

Thank you.

This news is very important.

It's not that I'm worried about the Heavenly Mystery Elder taking away my innate talent.

He is different from others.

Whether it's innate talent or natal runes, both become closely linked to forbidden power under the influence of the soul.

With forbidden power by his side, he could even break the only rule of the Zodiac Beast inheritance, so the only destiny could not do anything to him.

What he was worried about was...

The Celestial Elder is also going to participate in the Heavenly Trial!

This person's divination skills are astonishing. Since he is so certain, he must have divined the rules for participating in the Heavenly Trial, which is equivalent to confirming the analysis of the various forces.

The Celestial Elder is a sixth-order ruler; if he can participate in the trial, other rulers should be able to as well.

The difficulty of the trial has increased dramatically.

"I must advance to the Dominator level before the trial."

Chen Lin sensed the urgency.

He used to think that as long as his cultivation reached the level of a quasi-ruler, coupled with the Xuanjin Spear and forbidden power, and he found another pair of mandarin duck boards, he would have a chance to survive the trial, if not win first place.

Not anymore.

Powerful figures from all sides gathered; without the cultivation level of a Sovereign, anyone who entered would be cannon fodder.

That Xiaohe might not be reliable either.

With this in mind, Chen Lin stopped keeping a low profile and began to collect treasure chests more quickly. He planned to gather ten straw bundles before deciding whether to leave.

however.

A situation that made Chen Lin's heart sink occurred.

Even though he frequently tried and succeeded three or four times out of ten, and opened more than twenty treasure chests in just one year, he still couldn't collect ten straw braids.

Only nine were obtained.

The last one just wouldn't open no matter what.

Instead, he attracted the attention of several powerful individuals who frequently came to harass and test him, demanding that he reveal his methods for frequently obtaining treasure chests without being punished.

"Boy."

"What have you thought about it? My patience is limited. Hand over your methods and serve me for a hundred years, or don't blame me for being ruthless."

An old man in a gray robe approached Chen Lin, his tone cold and his face showing impatience.

Chen Lin didn't even lift his eyelids.

He said coldly, "If you're going to make a move, then do it quickly. If you're too scared to do it, then stop wasting your breath here. I don't have time to deal with you."

"you!"

The old man looked on in disbelief, thinking he was hallucinating.

He looked Chen Lin up and down.

His tone grew increasingly cold, "What did you just say? Are you sure you were talking to me?"

"roll!"

Chen Lin only replied with one word.

The old man's face immediately turned furious, his robes billowed, his beard and hair stood on end, and black mist emanated from between his brows.

The entire space felt oppressive, drawing everyone's attention to the two of them.

But in the end.

He still didn't make a move.

"it is good."

"Good good."

The old man said "good" several times in a row.

He sneered, "I hope you can stay this tough after you leave here. Don't beg for mercy later, that would be pointless."

He left after saying those words.

Chen Lin sighed inwardly.

He didn't want to do this, but this person was pushing him too far, interfering with him time and time again, so he had no choice but to resort to this tactic.

Moreover, even if he smiles and acts friendly, the other party won't give up. If they don't achieve their goal, they'll still cause trouble for him after he leaves. It's better to just yell at them and send them away as a warning to others.

He glanced at the others.

Just as he expected.

Because of his actions, the people who were just walking this way all turned back.

The gray-robed old man was called the Gray Raven Elder. He was one of the few top experts here. Although he looked unremarkable and old, he was a true ruler.

Seeing that Chen Lin dared to curse even the ruler, the rest naturally wouldn't bother to make trouble. Threats were useless, and they couldn't fight here anyway, so it wasn't worth getting scolded.

of course.

By doing this, Chen Lin essentially cut off his own escape route.

As long as he leaves this place, he will definitely be hunted down by the old man of the gray crow. As a ruler-level expert, the old man's methods are beyond his imagination, and it will not be easy for him to escape.

and.

Neither Langdang Mountain nor Baiyujing can affect this area; the banks of the River of Hope have always been the territory of wizards.

So there is no other way.

To ensure safety, one must attain the strength of a ruler before leaving this place; otherwise, one's life will be in danger once outside.

A powerful ruler has lost so much face. No matter what powerful backer he has, it's useless. Only by killing him can his reputation be restored.

"Chen Daoyou has a great spirit."

Ruan Qingxi, whom they hadn't seen for a long time, suddenly transmitted her voice.

"It's a last resort. Senior, haven't you collected enough straw for weaving yet? Or do you intend to stay here and cultivate?"

Chen Lin then countered with a question.

"hehe."

“Straw weaving isn’t so easy to gather. If it were easy, those people wouldn’t bother you.”

"Is there some other restriction?"

Chen Lin was filled with surprise and doubt.

Over the years, he had been focused on his cultivation and hadn't really paid much attention to this matter. However, according to his memory, quite a few people had disappeared into thin air, and he had always assumed that they had gathered enough straw to leave on their own.

You can listen to what the other party means.

More likely, they will be punished with a penalty item, resulting in their immediate elimination.

"The rules here are complicated. The less straw you have on your body, the greater your chance of winning; the more straw you have, the less chance you have."

"I have had nine straw weavings for over a hundred years, but I still haven't gotten the last one. On the contrary, as soon as I use one, it is quickly replenished, so the number is always nine."

"Has no one ever left?"

Chen Lin asked in a low voice.

"I don't know."

Ruan Qingxi paused for a moment, then continued to transmit her voice: "But based on my observation, almost all the people who disappeared out of thin air were in the process of opening treasure chests. It is difficult to determine whether they left or were erased by the rules."

Chen Lin's face was grim.

What the other party said is most likely true, which makes it difficult for him to leave.

But he immediately stopped thinking about it.

Anyway, he wanted to cultivate here, and he already had the Colorful Crystal Marrow. He was just waiting for the Exquisite Treasure Chest, so he wasn't in a hurry.

Just observe slowly; as long as it can withstand the erosion of the energy tides, it will be fine.

"Is there anything else, senior?"

Chen Lin asked respectfully.

"I just want to tell you that Tianya is vengeful and a rogue cultivator. He won't care about who's behind you. If you have a way to leave, you might as well take me with you. I can safely take you to the Eight Trees Main Sect."

"Senior, you don't plan to stay here any longer to avoid the tribulation?"

"Hiding isn't a solution; we'll have to go out sooner or later. But I see you're not in a hurry, so let's agree to wait until we've collected the tenth straw weave before we talk about it... Huh?"

Ruan Qingxi was speaking.

A slight tremor was felt, and rays of light emanated from the crack, illuminating the entire space with a dazzling array of colors. (End of Chapter)