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

Chapter 34 Dramatic Changes

Why did the atmosphere in the Xu family change so drastically?

This is because other forces have also noticed the existence of the mid-grade spiritual land, but it is unknown how it was leaked.

That is the Chen family of Zifeng Bay!
The two tribes' settlements were not far apart, less than a hundred miles apart. They had their share of friction and grudges, but in the wilderness, they once again set their sights on the same piece of fat meat.

Trying to get a share of the pie.

Admittedly, the Supreme Sect, Ziji Sect, has issued a series of regulations to ensure orderly land reclamation, that everyone works towards the right goals, and to reduce internal friction. The core of these regulations is to protect the ownership of newly discovered resources.

That is-

During the initial clearing of land, all resources and sacred sites discovered should be owned by the first occupant.

Others and forces must not take advantage of the situation to seize power; once confirmed, the entire world will rise up and exterminate the clan!

Although there were oppressive clauses that no one dared to violate, the problem was that the Xu family had not "occupied" this sacred land, nor had they even truly entered the valley; they were kept out by the poisonous miasma.

It's at most a discovery! It doesn't even qualify as exploration.

Therefore, the Chen family of Zifeng Bay had nothing to hide and began to fight for it.

The two groups of cultivators have clashed several times outside the valley.

No casualties have been reported yet.

But judging from the trend, Lin Changheng believes it won't be long.

All that's left is for a minor mishap to ignite the conflict.

After repeated meetings among the clan's high-ranking members, the clan head, Xu Xuheng, made a firm decision: to send more experts in the late and middle stages of Qi Refining to the front lines to fully prepare for a potential conflict that could escalate, with only victory allowed and no defeat permitted.

On the other hand, the clan's alchemists were instructed to continue refining the [Miasma-Clearing Pill] at an accelerated pace. If necessary, they would directly use this pill to brave the miasma and enter the valley to eliminate the demonic beasts and take over the territory.

It was truly a storm brewing, and the wind was a stench of blood, the rain a downpour of gore!
It's too dangerous; I don't know how many people will die or be injured.

Fortunately, Lin Changheng only needed to refine pills in the rear.

……

Three days later.

Xianmiao Baifeng first brought bad news with a solemn expression.

"What? Fugui has been selected to go to the front lines of land reclamation?"

Lin Changheng was startled.

Logically speaking, Xu Fugui had borne many children for the Xu family, and had only recently been established as a role model and married a woman with spiritual roots from the Xu family. So why was he suddenly called to the front lines?

This should not be done, as it goes against the original intentions of the Xu family.

Unless there is an emergency, it will be regenerated.

"Yes, the order from the clan came too hastily, it was an immediate transfer. Brother Fugui just packed a few things and set off for the wilderness. He didn't even have a chance to say goodbye."

Bai Fengxian happened to be working with Xu Fugui when he saw several people carrying orders, their faces solemn, arriving like the wind. His heart skipped a beat.

They thought he was being conscripted because he had no offspring with spiritual roots.

He had a premonition, but when it actually happened, he was still somewhat bewildered.

His face immediately darkened, and he was about to get up to receive the order when the other party said, "I have been ordered to summon Xu Fugui and immediately send him to the wilderness for support."

When the incident was brought up again, Bai Fengxian felt a mix of emotions, including the joy of surviving a near miss and the worry for his friend's safety.

Lin Changheng suddenly sighed and patted Bai Fengxian on the shoulder, "The situation is changing rapidly, so we should prepare as soon as possible."

Bai Feng was taken aback.

He continued, "Now that the conflict is imminent, we need a large number of mid-stage Qi Refining cultivators to hold the line, so we've called Fu Gui to the front lines. When the actual conflict breaks out, many early-stage cultivators will be injured or killed, and then you and I will have to fill in. It's just a matter of time..."

Bai Feng suddenly realized and replied repeatedly, "Yes, Brother Lin is right. I need to exchange my savings for useful magic weapons and start refining them first to avoid being caught off guard later! At the same time, I also need to desperately improve my cultivation level. Every bit of improvement will increase my chances of survival."

He then prepared to take his leave.

"Wait a minute."

Lin Changheng handed a box of three pills to Bai Fengxian, saying, "At this critical juncture, we're bound to be short of funds. Take this and use it for now."

"Thank you, Brother Lin!" Bai Feng squeezed the pill box tightly, his eyes slightly red, and nodded heavily.

A thousand words, all the affection, were contained in his unwavering gaze: "True friendship is revealed in times of adversity. Brother Lin has treated me so well; if I ever need anything in the future, I will repay you with my life!"

After seeing Bai Feng off, Lin Changheng sat cross-legged and attempted to cultivate, but he became somewhat restless.

The situation is fraught with danger, making it difficult to feel at ease.

After pondering for a moment, he immediately got up and headed towards the Hall of Treasures.

He should also increase his protective measures before he can feel at ease.

Now that his cultivation has reached the mid-stage of Qi Refining, he can control one mid-grade first-tier magic weapon or two low-grade magic weapons.

Having only one low-grade [Wandering Bee Knife] is really not enough.

As he passed by, Lin Changheng also visited a few other friends who were considered immortal seedlings, and subtly gave them some pointers on the situation.

This caused everyone's expressions to change drastically.

In their extreme panic, some even asked to borrow pills, and Lin Changheng promptly lent them three pills or a few spirit stones.

To relieve their urgent needs.

These immortal seedlings have been friends for over a decade, and their character is quite good. Everyone knows each other well, otherwise they wouldn't continue to associate with each other. None of them would repay kindness with enmity or harbor resentment over a small favor.

If it really is true, losing just a few pills is enough to truly understand a person, so it's not a loss.

As for the pills given as gifts, they were all genuine pills. The premium pills were still kept tightly under wraps, and Lin Changheng would not easily show them to others.

……

Inside the Hall of a Hundred Treasures.

The crowds were dense and bustling.

With the Chen family involved, the news was about to leak out, and no amount of strict prohibition would be effective. As a result, the Xu family's higher-ups loosened their control over the information to a certain extent.

Therefore, the Xu family members began to spend spirit stones to improve their strength.

The Xu family was also happy to see this, since it was a boost to domestic demand, which was beneficial and harmless.

Lin Changheng did not go to the regular counter, but went directly to the manager of the Treasure Hall.

They got straight to the point, wanting to buy mid-grade magical artifacts.

Many clansmen came to buy magical artifacts and elixirs today, which steward Xu Xuyang was already used to, but very few bought mid-grade magical artifacts, so he couldn't help but remind them:

“Master Lin Dan, it is difficult to control a mid-grade magic weapon in the early stage of Qi Refining. With insufficient magic power and spiritual power, one is more likely to suffer from its effects.”

"What you say is absolutely right, senior. However, I have made some progress in my cultivation and have reached the bottleneck of the mid-stage of Qi Refining. I cannot break through it no matter what I do. I plan to use a mid-grade magic weapon to motivate myself. Perhaps it will bring me inspiration and allow me to break through."

"If all else fails, we'll save it for later."

Lin Changheng had already prepared an explanation, which was sufficient to cover it up.

"It's good that Master Lin knows what's going on."

Manager Xu Xuyang chuckled. He had fulfilled his duty to offer guidance and leave a good impression. He would stop there and not say anything more, lest he offend others.

With his experience, he would never do something so foolish.

Then Lin Changheng selected one of the five or six mid-grade magic artifacts that he had taken out.

It is a green flag.

Named the Azure Dragon Flag, it is a mid-grade defensive magic weapon.

Its quality is close to that of a fine item, and its price is 260 low-grade spirit stones.

The price of a high-quality, mid-grade magic weapon is around three hundred spirit stones.

This price is slightly overpriced, but still acceptable.

"Let's take a look at the low-grade attack magic weapons."

After selecting this flag, Lin Changheng thought for a moment and then said...

(End of this chapter)