Immortality and cultivation begin with drawing talismans...

Chapter 78 The Deal with the Zhou Family

"Foundation Building Techniques..."

After receiving the jade token identifying him as a guest elder of Tianxuan City, Lin Chang'an went to the Transmission Hall to select a Foundation Establishment cultivation method.

Seeing that most of them were well-known Foundation Establishment techniques in the cultivation world, Lin Chang'an couldn't help but shake his head secretly.

"Let's take this Longevity Technique."

The Longevity Skill is an advanced version of the Everlasting Spring Skill, and they share the same characteristics.

These are all techniques that have a solid foundation, accumulate knowledge and experience, and are believed to prolong life.

More importantly, it can conceal the ancient cultivation technique he is currently practicing.

"Using the Longevity Technique as a cover, ordinary people wouldn't easily discover it, since the two techniques are very similar, just an enhanced version."

Lin Chang'an nodded secretly. Although it was a bit too strong, it was still best to be on the safe side.

Lin Chang'an then selected three second-tier talisman inheritances: Vajra Talisman, Swiftness Talisman, and Firebird Talisman.

"The Vajra Talisman is an upgraded version of the Golden Light Talisman. The two talismans are very similar, but the Vajra Talisman can be projected outwards to form a golden shield of magical power."

The Swiftness Talisman simply increases speed, while the Firebird Talisman is an upgraded version of the Fireball Talisman. A ten-foot-long firebird attacks like an arrow, greatly enhancing both its agility and power.

Lin Chang'an nodded secretly. The three talismans he had chosen contained defense, speed enhancement, and attack.

It can be said that it is good at both offense and defense, which is enough for him.

Although it will take thirty years of performing, it will be worth it.

……

Just after Lin Chang'an left, in the pavilion behind him, Su Miaoyin, dressed as a Taoist nun, looked at the intelligence in her hand with great interest.

"Lin Chang'an, born into an ordinary family, became famous for his swift swordsmanship. Later, he joined the Yun Prince's Mansion and happened to be there when the mansion held a banquet to test spiritual roots..."

Later, he joined the Green Bamboo Mountain Market as a rogue cultivator, combining the skills of a mortal martial arts master with those of a cultivator, and spent five years and eight months in the demon-hunting team…

Lin Chang'an's intelligence was laid out in almost every detail before her eyes, but Su Miaoyin squinted, quite puzzled.

According to this intelligence, Lin Chang'an is nothing more than a steadfast ascetic with a firm Daoist heart, and there is nothing particularly extraordinary about him.

If we're talking about talent, it's only in drawing talismans.

"I never expected that the Fellow Daoist Lin you specifically asked me to take care of would be so boring, Junior Sister Yun."

It's unclear what she saw, but Su Miaoyin broke into a rare smile, while Yun Yao, who was sipping tea with a cold expression, remained indifferent.

"You're overthinking it. It's just that we've been friends for many years, and this time I provoked that vicious dog Huang family while refining pills. It was because of me that I brought it up with you. I didn't expect you to personally go and meet me, Fellow Daoist Su."

Yun Yao's cool voice echoed, but out of the corner of her eye, she caught a glimpse of the corner of the intelligence jade slip that Su Miaoyin had deliberately revealed.

At the age of forty, disheartened, he and his friend Li Erniu got three courtesans completely drunk at a brothel...

Seeing this, Yun Yao's eyes twitched; it was truly speechless.

"Junior Sister Yun, here is the spiritual item Ice Soul you requested. However, please take my advice: the Gui Water Demon Art you cultivate is extremely yin and cold, and it is incomplete. Although it is incredibly powerful, you must be careful of the backlash from the technique."

Su Miaoyin shook her head, looking at the stubborn Yun Yao, offering only words of advice as a friend.

“I understand, but the world of cultivation is ever-changing. Even if I, a Foundation Establishment cultivator, went to the front lines, I would only be a slightly stronger ant.”

Yun Yao completed the transaction with a cold expression, and Su Miaoyin shook her head, but she understood.

In the world of cultivation, strength is paramount.

……

When they returned to their cave, they encountered Erniu, who had been waiting for them for a long time, and Zhou Renmao, the head of the Zhou family, behind him.

"Brother Lin."

"Er Niu, the head of the Zhou family."

Seeing the two who had been waiting for a long time, Lin Chang'an smiled and cupped his hands in greeting.

Zhou Renmao, the patriarch of the Zhou family and a veteran Foundation Establishment cultivator, also possessed extraordinary demeanor. Despite being extremely anxious, he returned the greeting with a calm and composed attitude.

"Fellow Daoist Lin."

Lin Chang'an smiled and invited the two into the cave. He didn't have any maids here, but Erniu was very perceptive and skillfully poured tea and water in the cave.

It was obvious that he was very familiar with Lin Chang'an. Of course, this was also to show off to the Zhou family patriarch, since being a friend of a Foundation Establishment cultivator would naturally elevate his status.

Taking a sip of tea, Patriarch Zhou chuckled softly, finally succumbing to the allure of the Foundation Establishment Pill, and spoke first.

"First of all, congratulations to Fellow Daoist Lin on attaining enlightenment and establishing his foundation."

"Fellow Daoist Zhou, you are too kind. Back in Qingzhu Mountain Market, without the help of the Zhou family, I don't know when I would have been able to establish my foundation."

The two exchanged polite greetings with smiles, while Li Erniu, standing to the side, kept pouring tea for the head of the household.

Fortunately, everyone involved was a cultivator, and with the physique of a Foundation Establishment cultivator, they were all unharmed.

"To be honest, I heard from Erniu that when Fellow Daoist Lin broke through to the Foundation Establishment stage, he still had a Foundation Establishment Pill left?"

Finally, the Zhou family head could no longer hold back. After all, although the Zhou family was a Foundation Establishment clan, there were only three Foundation Establishment cultivators in the clan.

Each additional member greatly enhances the family's heritage.

Especially given the current turbulent situation, Foundation Building Pills are strategic resources and will not easily flow into the market.

"Indeed, thanks to Fellow Daoist Tuoyun's good fortune, two Foundation Establishment Pills were refined. I consumed the superior Foundation Establishment Pill, and there is one left."

Lin Chang'an smiled and nodded, then slowly took out an exquisite jade bottle from his storage bag.

As the jade bottle was slightly opened, a faint purple spiritual light emanated from it, along with a unique medicinal fragrance, causing Erniu's heart to flutter.

Just a sniff caused his internal energy to surge, which shows how potent the Foundation Establishment Pill is. At the same time, Erniu felt a little envious.

This is the goal that all Qi Refining cultivators pursue, but unfortunately he is still only at the sixth level of Qi Refining.

"Foundation Pill!"

The Zhou family head's face twitched slightly, then he took a deep breath and regained his composure, staring solemnly at Lin Chang'an.

"Fellow Daoist Lin, please feel free to ask for anything."

Since Lin Chang'an had Erniu deliver a message to his Zhou family, it was naturally not simply for the sake of spirit stones.

He didn't believe that just because of his friend Erniu, Lin Chang'an would sell the Foundation Establishment Pill to their Zhou family.

Lin Chang'an nodded with a smile. Everyone here has lived for decades, and sometimes there's no need to hide things so much.

"As you saw when Patriarch Zhou came in, there is a blue-horned ox that I keep outside my cave. It is now at the late stage of the first rank, but its growth rate has slowed down."

The Green Horned Ox has been raised for almost eight years, but Lin Chang'an has clearly noticed a problem: its progress is slow, and if this continues, it will be impossible to reach the second tier.

If raising spirit beasts were really that simple, the Zhou family wouldn't have become a renowned beast-taming family, and there wouldn't be a Beast Taming Sect in the cultivation world dedicated to raising spirit beasts.

Moreover, the six or seven thousand spirit stones he could exchange for the Foundation Establishment Pill were not important to him. If he could improve the combat power of his spirit pet, he would be more secure in this turbulent cultivation world.

"Green Horned Ox!"

Upon understanding Lin Chang'an's intentions, Patriarch Zhou suddenly realized the truth and secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

He might hesitate if it were other treasures, but when it comes to beast taming, that's the Zhou family's forte.

"Fellow Daoist Lin, I saw your Green Horned Ox when I came in. It's very well raised, and you must have put a lot of effort into it. But the art of beast taming is profound and complex. My Zhou family of beast taming has improved our unique Spirit Feeding Pill. As for whether it can break through to the second tier!"

At this point, the Zhou family head shook his head slightly and cupped his hands, saying:
"My Zhou family is willing to exchange a second-tier Beast Spirit Pill, ten bottles of Spirit Feeding Pills, and some experience in raising spirit beasts for this Foundation Establishment Pill in your possession, fellow Daoist."

Whether this demonic beast can break through to the second tier is just as difficult as whether a late-stage Qi Refining cultivator can break through to the Foundation Establishment stage.

"Beast Spirit Pill!"

Lin Chang'an thought to himself that the Beast Spirit Pill had the potential to increase the chances of a spirit beast breaking through its limits, which was equivalent to the Foundation Establishment Pill for a cultivator.

It's just not as precious as the Foundation Establishment Pill, and with these ten bottles of Spirit Feeding Pills, its value isn't much less than that of the Foundation Establishment Pill.

"it is good."

Lin Chang'an nodded happily, and the Zhou family also smiled.

At this moment, the Zhou family head still felt some regret. It seemed that this person had also wanted to marry into the family. If it weren't for the fact that the cousin he had chosen had already left, he really wanted to go back and vent his anger.

A Foundation Establishment seed was actually rejected by the Zhou family, who instead chose the unassuming, simple-minded, and silly-smiling Li Erniu.

Sin!
Thank you to fellow Daoist 'Starry Night Gentleman' for the 100 spirit stones reward, and thank you to all fellow Daoists for your support, which helped this book get through the most difficult time.

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