Immortality and cultivation begin with drawing talismans...

Chapter 62 The remnants of the demonic cult deserve to be killed by everyone.

The once bustling Qingzhushan Market, where houses were in high demand and hard to find, is now filled with people selling their belongings on the streets.

On the bluestone streets, there are spirit beasts carrying heavy loads, and some rogue cultivators whose belongings are perfectly adequate with just their storage bags.

They were all preparing to relocate to Tianxuan City, a sacred place for rogue cultivators.

"Brother Lin, Master Lu is personally overseeing Tianxuan City. Would you like to come along?"

When I came to the market to purchase supplies, I ran into this fellow Daoist Ge again. With a big smile on his face, it seemed like a chance encounter. He casually asked if I wanted to go together.

However, Lin Chang'an smiled and cupped his hands in thanks, saying, "Thank you for your kindness, Fellow Daoist Ge. I am already prepared to travel with the Zhou family's team."

Upon hearing the name of the Zhou family, Ge Li's expression changed, and he couldn't help but feign envy.

"I am extremely envious that Brother Lin can travel with the Zhou family."

The journey of a thousand miles is not far for cultivators, but it takes them deep into the Cloud Mist Mountains. Not to mention the numerous demonic beasts, who dares to say that there might be some who take advantage of the chaos in the group?

Therefore, most monks travel with a few close friends rather than with strangers.

In particular, these powerful clans would not easily agree to associate with unfamiliar rogue cultivators.

"Two days later, we organized an exchange meeting. One was to prepare to move to Tianxuan City, and the other was to clear out the things we no longer needed. I heard that there would be some not very valuable auxiliary materials."

"Brother Lin, if you can make it, you can come and join us." Ge Li said with a smile, appearing quite casual.

It seems to depend on when you and the Zhou family leave; if you arrive at the right time, you can come.

"Exchange meeting!"

"By the way, given how chaotic things are outside right now, we've specifically chosen a fellow Daoist's courtyard as our location."

Lin Chang'an pondered for a moment, then smiled and nodded.

With his cultivation at the eighth level of Qi Refining, coupled with his identity as a talisman master, and his continuous collection of Foundation Establishment materials over the past two years, it was impossible for him to hide it from others.

Just like Ge Li, who is also a talisman master, and most cultivators in the late stage of Qi Refining, who would dare to say that they have not prepared for Foundation Establishment?

"Very well, then I will await Brother Lin's arrival."

Seeing Lin Chang'an nod in agreement to participate, Ge Li immediately broke into a hearty smile, cupped his hands in greeting, and left, seemingly to inform others.

However, watching the departing figure, Lin Chang'an narrowed his eyes. It seemed that this person really had his eye on him.

If he only had suspicions last time, this time, after close contact, he is 80% certain.

Because of his keen senses from the Supreme Realm Everlasting Spring Technique, he had just sensed a familiar aura from Ge Li.

This aura belongs to someone who had previously participated in the exchange meeting and was on good terms with Ge Li.

"This person uses a special spirit brush, yet the talismans on Ge Li's body have this aura."

There's no such thing as exchanging spirit pens among talisman masters at exchange meetings.

"There's no such thing as being a thief for a thousand days without being able to guard against them for a thousand days. Fellow Daoist Ge, I hope I'm wrong about all of this."

When faced with a problem, he prefers to deal with the person who created it, just to be on the safe side.

……

Around noon that day, the market was bustling with activity.

Even the two major sects were preparing to relocate a large number of their elite forces.

Outside the address of the fellow Daoist mentioned by Ge Li, a portly talisman master, with a broad smile on his face, hurried toward the location.

"Hey, isn't this Master Lin?"

"Brother Chang Dao."

Lin Chang'an caught sight of this person by chance and couldn't help but smile and cup his hands in greeting.

Among the myriad arts of cultivation—talismans, pills, artifacts, and arrays—talismans are relatively easy to learn, which is why there are far more talisman masters than pill masters among independent cultivators. Artifacts and arrays, on the other hand, are almost exclusively found within large clans and sects.

"Master Lin, are you also here for this exchange meeting? It's perfect that we go together."

Chang Fushi patted his plump belly with a big smile, looking like he was easy to get along with.

Upon hearing this, Lin Chang'an's heart tightened. Sure enough, there was something wrong with Ge Li. He had been told that it would be two days later, but today this Chang Fu Master actually went to attend this so-called exchange meeting.

"Is that so? I have to visit Fellow Daoist Yun today, so I'll have to do it another time."

Lin Chang'an chuckled and cupped his hands in a smile as the two parted ways.

Lin Chang'an wasn't lying; he did indeed head straight for Yun Yao's residence.

……

A moment later, on the streets of the market.

"Fellow Daoist Lin, are you sure?"

Yun Yao remained silent. She hadn't expected that Lin Chang'an would still come knocking on her door after they had already distanced themselves from each other.

"There's no mistake, this person is very likely a traitor to the Demonic Cult, or even a villain from the Demonic Cult." Lin Chang'an said solemnly, looking like he had discovered a villain from the Demonic Cult and was eager to take credit.

Demonic cult villain!

Upon hearing these four words, Yun Yao's lips twitched slightly. There really were members of the Demonic Sect here, but they weren't from inside.

Lin Chang'an was also secretly alarmed. He could feel that Yun Yao's aura had become even colder. What kind of cultivation technique was she practicing?

I really envy those sect disciples. Once they reach the Foundation Establishment stage, they have everything, unlike us independent cultivators who have to make everything ourselves.

The next moment, a protective array slowly rose up in the courtyard.

"There is indeed a problem!"

Yun Yao's expression turned cold. Although cultivators would release soundproof barriers to ensure safety, this was clearly a trapping array barrier.

"Senior Yun, Fellow Daoist Chang is probably in danger."

Lin Chang'an looked serious. He had been considering this since he discovered that Ge Li had a problem.

Should I risk my life to fight back? Who knows how many people the enemy has, or what tactics they have up their sleeves?

It would be better to give the credit to Yun Yao.

After all, for sect disciples, exchanging contributions and making a name for themselves within the sect, especially for someone like Yun Yao who has a powerful backer, merit is definitely lacking.

He can also eliminate a potential threat without taking any risks.

Even considering Yun Yao's identity, he would certainly benefit from it as well.

"go!"

Without hesitation, Yun Yao headed directly and swiftly towards the courtyard where the array barrier had been activated in the distance.

……

After a while.

In the chaotic courtyard, Ge Li, pale-faced, stared in terror at the person before him.

"Foundation Establishment cultivators from the Li Huo Palace! How is this possible? Weren't you all preparing to head to Tian Xuan City...?"

Ge Li, who was seriously injured, suddenly narrowed his eyes and saw another figure slowly walking out from behind Yun Yao.

"Fellow Daoist Ge, I am truly sorry. It was I who betrayed you. No! It should be that I discovered something was wrong with you and reported it to the Li Huo Palace."

Lin Chang'an, who emerged from behind Yun Yao, could not hide his shock. Was this the strength of a Foundation Establishment cultivator?

He had seen Foundation Establishment cultivators fight before, but he had always watched from afar. This was the first time he had experienced it up close.

At the same time, he also realized that Yun Yao must be practicing a cold and yin-type cultivation technique.

Beneath Ge Li's abnormally pale skin, his breath emitted gusts of white, chilling air, and his entire body trembled uncontrollably.

"mean!"

Upon seeing Lin Chang'an at this moment, Ge Li's eyes widened in fury. He understood where he had gone wrong; it was all this man's fault.

The next moment, under Yun Yao's indifferent expression, a cold palm print struck out as she raised her hand. With a bang, a layer of fine frost instantly formed on Ge Li's skin.

Those bulging, bloodshot pupils were still so vivid, but now they were covered with a layer of fine frost.

Upon seeing this scene, Lin Chang'an was secretly amazed by the domineering and chilling magical power.

"This person is a subordinate of Gui Sandao, a remnant of the Demonic Sect, who intends to provoke conflict."

After Yun Yao finished dealing with the situation cleanly and efficiently, she casually tossed out a broken magic weapon and announced the result.

However, Lin Chang'an, who was standing to the side, was speechless. Is this really okay?
They actually labeled Jie Xiu a remnant of the Demonic Cult right in front of him, without even conducting a trial.

"For your meritorious report, Lin Chang'an, a rogue cultivator, the resources plundered by the demonic sect will be your reward."

"The remnants of the demonic cult should be killed by everyone!"

At this moment, Lin Chang'an nodded firmly. He had actually been targeted by the remnants of the Demonic Sect. Fortunately, he had a direct disciple from the Li Huo Palace.

After exchanging a glance, Yun Yao found it amusing; remnants of the Demonic Cult, perhaps.

Lin Chang'an nodded solemnly, his eyes already glancing at the storage bags of these remnants of the Demonic Sect.

As expected of someone from a major sect, he's incredibly generous.

Come to think of it, Yun Yao's status makes her disdain these things, and this merit is of little practical use to Lin Chang'an.

Both of them got what they wanted.

Afterwards, disciples from the Li Huo Palace came to clean up the scene, asked Lin Chang'an about some details, and finally took away the corpses of the three remnants of the demonic sect as well as related tokens.

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