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

Chapter 36 Instant Formation of Treasure Seeds
Within the sea of ​​consciousness, the primordial cauldron trembled slightly, shrouded in azure mist, as a new emerald seed rose and fell.

[Wooden Puppet Fox Treasure Seed - Spirit Stealing and Rebirth in Progress]

[Spirit Stealing: 99/100]

[Effects: Miscellaneous demonic beast bloodline, naturally endowed with wood element, possesses innate talents of disguise, cage trapping, and self-healing, can be selected for cultivation upon successful spirit-stealing]

"Phew, feel good!"

Lin Changheng felt refreshed and relaxed upon receiving the feedback from Baozhong.

"I gained ninety-nine points of spiritual energy in one go, and the [Wooden Puppet Fox Treasure Seed] is almost complete. Whew, this is so awesome."

Lin Changheng's eyes flashed with an unusual light, the satisfaction that came from the progress bar stretching to almost full in an instant, a feeling that would make anyone fascinate.

This also means that he will be able to successfully seize the spirit tonight and receive the blessing of the treasure seed.

This speed is unprecedented and exhilarating.

"So, which of the three talents should we choose?"

Lin Changheng began to ponder.

【Disguise】is mostly used by the wooden fox to disguise itself in the jungle, changing its body color to blend into the environment and avoid predators.

Lin Changheng commented that it might be useful, but not necessarily a perfect fit.

I have doubts.

Moreover, given his steady nature, reluctance to go out, aversion to conflict, and kindness to others, the "disguise" tactic should not be needed in the short term.

……

As for the "cage," it should be a method of innate control, forming a wooden cage or similar structure to trap predators or prey.

Enchanting the Wood element with the [Entangling Technique] should have remarkable effects and is worth considering.

"Self-healing!"

After some thought, Lin Changheng's eyes flickered, and he made a decision.

The Wood Puppet Fox belongs to the Wood element, which is continuous and full of vitality, and can nourish the body and heal injuries.

It is an excellent way to save one's life.

"After the spirit-seizing is completed, I will be able to heal myself. Tsk tsk, I feel more at ease and have more confidence to live in the world of cultivation."

Thinking this, Lin Changheng took out two bottles of essence blood, the raw material for alchemy, directly from his storage bag.

"Draw upon it!"

He couldn't wait any longer.

call out!
[Wooden Puppet Fox Treasure Seed - Spirit Stealing and Rebirth in Progress]

[Spirit Stealing: 100/100]

Then, under Lin Changheng's expectant gaze, a blue glow flickered at the mouth of the cauldron, and a solid, emerald-green treasure seed instantly split into three phantom treasure seeds.

[Wooden Puppet Fox Treasure Seed - Level 1]

[Choose one to cultivate into the demon race's innate talent: Disguise, Confinement, or Self-Healing]

"Refine into [Self-Healing]!"

Lin Changheng resolutely activated the third illusory image.

The mysterious energy and Daoist essence emerged directly from the two abandoned elements and entered the [self-healing] treasure seed.

[Already mastered: Self-Healing Technique - A Glimpse into the Path]

The next moment, an extremely comfortable feeling arose spontaneously, as if my whole body was soaking in a hot spring, and I almost couldn't help but groan.

[Effects: Gains initial self-healing ability; minor wounds heal quickly]

"I need to test it out and see just how far this initial self-healing ability can go."

Snapped!
Lin Changheng couldn't wait to smash the teacup in his hand, take out a shard of porcelain, and rub it directly on his fingertip.

A long, narrow wound suddenly appeared, and fresh blood gushed out from the gap in the flesh.

"Ouch, that hurts pretty much."

Lin Changheng subconsciously made a comment, looked at his wound, and with a slight thought, a miraculous scene appeared: his wound actually began to close up.

The bleeding stopped, the stitches closed, and the wound healed, just like before, except that the skin and flesh on the wound seemed even more tender.

Fortunately, Lin Changheng was afraid of pain and had no tendency to self-harm, otherwise the limits of this [self-healing technique] would have been hard to measure... At this time, Lin Changheng's wood spirit root had unknowingly reached more than ten strands, and with one more step, he would break through to the category of low-grade spirit root.

……

A few days later.

After seeing Tantai Feiyue off, Lin Changheng turned around and saw a gift basket on the stone table.

It was a gift from Tantai Feiyue, but it wasn't a gift from Lin Changheng for a happy occasion.

Instead, with the help of the high-quality pills provided by Lin Changheng, she finally broke through to the fourth level of Qi Refining.

To become a mid-stage cultivator.

I am grateful for the source of this blessing and have come to express my thanks.

Lin Changheng initially wanted to refuse,
Firstly, they were both immortal seedlings and had the bond of being "from the same period". Later, they became good friends and were also mutually beneficial allies. So what are these little things?

Secondly, although he helped Tantai Feiyue, he also benefited from the female cultivator. The monthly supply of the essence blood of the [Panshan Turtle] was uninterrupted, so it was a win-win situation.

Therefore, he told the female cultivator that there was no need to do so, but Lin Changheng refused.

"Is it?"

Tantai Feiyue exuded royal elegance and grace in every gesture. Seated in her chair, she raised a slight eyebrow at Lin Changheng, seemingly unconcerned, and teased, "Then this humble woman will humbly accept your offer and take back the gift basket. I hope Brother Lin won't..."

At the same time, her slender, fair hand reached out towards the basket.

Upon hearing the first half of the sentence, Lin Changheng was no longer swayed by the woman's teasing. He reached out and gently brushed aside Tantai Feiyue's slender hand above the gift basket, and then lifted the brocade covering it.

"Hey?"

Tantai Feiyue's red lips were about to move, and before she could finish her teasing words, she saw Lin Changheng act unexpectedly. Her starry eyes widened in surprise, and her high, firm chest heaved violently.

Having repeatedly "lost out" in front of Lin Changheng, she, who had been praised by the secular emperor on several occasions as "gifted and intelligent, with a clever mind and ingenuity, truly a man of exceptional intelligence; open-minded and unconventional, a man of great generosity; and outstanding and self-possessed, a true heroine," now finds herself helpless.

Tantai Feiyue has seen many extraordinary men, but Lin Changheng is one of a kind.

Even she couldn't figure it out; her previous experience in managing people and the methods of the imperial family were completely ineffective.

A sense of frustration immediately began to grow in my heart.

"Is this... the world of cultivation? Or is he just too extraordinary?"

However, Lin Changheng was completely oblivious to the female cultivator's fluctuating expression and changes, his gaze fixed on the gift basket.

There were twelve bottles full of talisman ink there.

Normally there are only four bottles.

"This quantity..."

Lin Changheng then turned his gaze to Tantai Feiyue, and with a thought, cupped his hands and asked with a smile, "Fairy, why are there so many of these? Please tell me."

Seeing his politeness, Tantai Feiyue muttered to herself, "How magnanimous!" and said with a slight smile, "I helped two talisman masters with some minor issues a month ago. Here, this is their thank-you gift."

"Help me purchase their share of this talisman ink. Yes, from now on."

"Thank you for your trouble, fairy."

Lin Changheng's expression turned serious, and he thanked him earnestly.

"Brother Lin, would you perhaps like to hear me repeat what you just said? To test my memory?"

Tantai Feiyue blinked her starry eyes and smiled.

This clearly refers to Lin Changheng's earlier refusal of her thank-you gift.

Lin Changheng naturally understood and immediately accepted it with a smile.

……

After the female cultivator left, Lin Changheng immediately began to extract the essence and blood of the [Panshan Turtle].

call out!
[Panshan Turtle Treasure Seed: In the Process of Spiritual Transformation]

[Spirit Stealing: 27/100]

"That's really slow."

Even Lin Changheng couldn't help but complain, but fortunately, things could be sped up a bit more in the future, which was a small consolation.

……

(End of this chapter)