Immortality and Cultivation: Starting with Harvesting the Talents of Demonic Beasts

Chapter 121 The Storm Has Arrived
The Qiu family had a long-standing feud with the Xu family over the Chen family's affairs. Later, the Qiu family occupied the Chen family's former territory, which exacerbated the daily friction with the Xu family. Subsequently, the Qiu family even planned to sabotage the Xu family's foundation-building plan, completely breaking off relations and resorting to violence.

Later, Xu Xujun of the Xu family successfully completed his foundation building, and the Qiu family became more restrained.

The Xu family did not immediately choose to retaliate, but instead endured the situation, accelerated their development, and increased their resources.

The prosperity of Qinglingfang, in particular, made the Qiu family both envious and alarmed. The Qiu family's senior management knew very well that if the Xu family continued to develop steadily, their progress would be extremely rapid.

Both sides, as well as the surrounding forces, knew perfectly well that a battle between the Xu and Qiu families was inevitable in the future!
Once the Xu family's strength surpasses that of the Qiu family, the balance of power in offense and defense will inevitably shift!

At that time, it will be the Qiu family that suffers heavy losses or even annihilation.

However, the Qiu family still holds the advantage at present.

Therefore, the Qiu family began to secretly take action, trying to drag the Xu family into the quagmire of war and not give them a chance to develop peacefully.

This attack during the land reclamation was the prelude to the Qiu family's actions.

Lin Changheng had considered this point, and the Xu family's higher-ups were naturally not stupid either. There were also internal disagreements, and they debated many times, seeking a better solution.

The faction represented by Xu Qianzhan was the pro-war faction.

Their point of view was clear and direct: If our family was beaten and humiliated before advancing to the Foundation Establishment stage, and is still being beaten and humiliated after advancing to the Foundation Establishment stage, then wasn't the advancement a waste?

They demand an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth.

Xu Fugui naturally followed his father-in-law's lead and was also a staunch advocate of war.

There is also a moderate faction that believes we should endure this moment of anger and strive for development. Once we are strong enough, the other party will naturally not dare to provoke or harm us.

At that time, if the other party still reacts negatively, we will be even more confident in launching a counterattack.

Lin Changheng was selected for senior management and had the right to participate in discussions and decision-making, but he never got involved.

He was, after all, just a guest advisor, and the chief advisor was also a guest advisor, only of a higher rank.

The word "guest" is perfectly clear—

He is a guest, not a host.

If Lin Changheng were to enter the inner circle and truly exercise the power of the higher-ups, and if any problems or troubles arose within the Xu family, he would truly have to risk his life for them.

Now that this power is shelved, if a problem arises that could lead to its collapse, he would face no psychological or moral pressure in fleeing.

This is also the fundamental reason why he refused to let three high-ranking officials marry their daughters to him.

To avoid getting too deeply involved, making it easier to extricate oneself in time.

Xu Fugui was different. His wives, children, status, and position were all closely tied to the Xu family. Even his cultivation level came from the Xu family's Breakthrough Pill. They were all in the same boat, so it was only natural for him to exercise high-level power.

……

The Qiu family!

Lin Changheng has already made a note of it, but he will not immediately run to the Qiu family to avenge Lao Bai and shout for revenge. Instead, he will take advantage of the right time and opportunity to kick him while he's down.

This is due to Lin Changheng's personality.

Pursuing stability and a pragmatic approach.

As the saying goes, a gentleman's revenge is never too late, even after ten years!
Old Bai is gone, resting in peace. It's never too late to avenge him!

This philosophy has been consistent throughout, but Lin Changheng basically doesn't make enemies. If he has too many enemies, he is really capable of waiting until they are old and frail before taking advantage of them, or even going so far as to dance on their graves.

After discussing it with Xu Fugui and consulting with his family, they decided to bury him on the side of the green hill where other Xianmiao friends had been buried in the past.

It's also a high peak, offering a panoramic view of the surrounding mountains.

They dug up the hilltop and found a cenotaph, but no remains were found.

The reason given was that he was killed by the enemy, which attracted monsters who then devoured him completely, thus faking the scene.

Finally, a young pine tree was planted on it, to witness the vicissitudes of immortality and the changes of the world.

After Bai Fengxian's family left, Lin Changheng and Xu Fugui did not leave. Instead, they took out a pot of spirit wine and sat in front of the grave drinking it.

Just like before, the three of them sat at the same table, laughing and drinking under the moon.

But one of them has already turned into a mound of earth in his grave. He can no longer hold a cup; he can only be filled by the gentle breeze and poured into the dust.

The remaining wine at the bottom of the cup reflects the old face and eyebrows, the moonlight is the same as before, but there is no one laughing or cursing anymore.

……

He and Xu Fugui sat on the mountaintop all night and did not descend the mountain until the next day.

Having finished his business, Lin Changheng had no intention of returning immediately.

Returning to his small courtyard home at the "Guanxia Dojo," which was clean and tidy, Lin Changheng felt somewhat unfamiliar with it.

Suddenly, a creaking sound came from behind, and the half-closed door was pushed open.

"what--!"

Then came a gasp of surprise, a mixture of shock and delight, but mostly delight.

Lin Changheng had already recognized who the person was, and who could possibly be coming.

He immediately turned around and just as he saw Tantai Feiyue's biting-lip smile, before he could take a closer look, a familiar fragrance wafted over, and a light yet full and graceful body was already in his arms.

"Brother Lin..."

A warm breath, like orchids, wafted around my ear, carrying longing, and a voice, like a murmur, rose up.

The two had been separated for a long time, not seeing each other for two years, and immediately fell in love.

The gate was slammed shut, and the restrictions were lifted.

They didn't care that the sun was still high in the sky, and they wanted to do things like reminiscing about the past and reminiscing about the past.

Back then, the princess and Lin Changheng were not exactly evenly matched in strength, but they had their share of victories and defeats.

Now, two years later, the princess is feeling immense pressure on the battlefield...

Whose general is this, so brave?
No one answered her.

As time passed, the roar of battle raged, and the seven armies were flooded, but the enemy general remained ruthless and heartless, refusing to let them go.

Finally, after an unknown amount of time, the sound finally stopped.

The troops retreated, leaving behind only devastation.

But neither Tantai Feiyue nor even Lin Changheng knew that his increased strength came from the latent influence of the true meaning of the [Rongsheng Divine Power].

Even under these circumstances, Lin Changheng did not forget to use the Locking Yang Secret Technique at the last moment.

Princess Tantai was already fast asleep, exhausted. Her face still bore the traces of dried tears, and a faint smile played on her lips. She was clearly sleeping soundly.

……

The next day.

Lin Changheng followed the exceptionally beautiful Tantai Feiyue to see his [Black-Armored Ground Turtle].

After two years, the baby turtle has been living a very comfortable life and is now awake, rolling around in the mud.

Quite skillful.

Originally, it was facing down with its four legs in the air. With a push of its head and a pull of its body, it flipped over.

Lin Changheng picked up the turtle, which was about the size of a small millstone, and used two Cleanse spells to wash away the mud. After observing it for a while, he praised, "It's really well cared for."

"I will do what you ask me to do."

Tantai Feiyue looked pleased with herself, clearly quite satisfied with her turtle-raising skills.

As the two were talking, the tortoise in Lin Changheng's hand was also stunned for a moment, because it sensed a kind of closeness from Lin Changheng. Although he was a stranger, it couldn't help but want to get closer.

In reality, this is the effect of the [Beast Taming Token] that has been bound by a contract.

(End of this chapter)