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

Chapter 90 The Xu Family's Scheme (Seeking First Subscription for the Fifth Update)

"The Song family model?"

Lin Changheng seemed to be deep in thought.

"That's right, but it's not like the Song family's approach of spreading out completely. Instead, they select some promising new markets to open shops. As for the old markets, although there are many people, the shops are saturated and the customers are almost fixed, so there's not much profit to be made. They will only select a few."

The shopkeeper was well-informed and had a good personality, but he was also a chatterbox; once he started talking, he couldn't stop and spoke very clearly.

"Thank you for informing me of this, shopkeeper. But is there any news regarding the new location chosen by the Sun family?"

After thanking him, Lin Changheng continued to ask.

"There's no specific news yet, but the new Juechen Valley estate owned by the Liu and Xu families is in an excellent location with great potential for development, and there's quite a possibility of success."

Based on the information, the shopkeeper offered his own speculation.

Then he saw the black-robed cultivator in front of him pause for a moment, thinking that the other party did not quite understand his words or was not familiar with the new market involved. So he explained his reasons, which were nothing more than the superior geographical location and abundant investment of construction resources.

But what surprised him was that Lin Changheng exclaimed, "It's actually Juechen Valley!"

It's not that we're not familiar with each other, it's that we're too familiar!
He secretly thought to himself that if the Xu family's new store really opened and developed well, and the Sun family also opened a new store there, then he would definitely try to get a spot to stay there.

Being so close to the water makes it really convenient to get the moon.

"Thank you for the information, shopkeeper."

Lin Changheng chatted with the shopkeeper for a while longer, subtly probing some details. Satisfied, he left, not forgetting to buy some common monster materials as a token of his gratitude, since he had indeed troubled the shopkeeper for so long.

"Fellow Daoist, please come again next time you have time!"

The shopkeeper, still wanting more, escorted them all the way to the door.

……

Five days later.

Lin Changheng had been traveling with the caravan for three days.

But when he looked at the veiled nun sitting opposite him in the same carriage, he felt something was amiss.

Regardless of the female cultivator's reaction, she remained calm, and the two did not exchange many words, as always.

Rather, the caravan manager was coming too frequently.

Although he didn't speak to them every time, but rather wandered and patrolled around the carriage, Lin Changheng didn't see it with his own eyes, but he could tell from the sound of the dragon horse he was riding.

Therefore, I knew it was him.

The strange thing is that, although most of the caravan's goods have been sold by this time, the frequency of its patrols is even more frequent than when it set out.

"This means there must be something he values ​​here..."

If Lin Changheng hadn't been so cautious and attentive to his surroundings, he wouldn't have noticed this.

There was only one packhorse cart ahead, and judging from the weight on the wheels, it didn't seem to be carrying much. It was just unclear whether it was leftover stock from a sale or newly purchased goods being transported back to the tribe.

However, the possibility of it containing important items is not high. After all, if it is a single item or not too many, it can be placed in a storage bag and carried with you for greater security.

Behind them was the carriage where Lin Changheng was sitting, along with him and the female cultivator.

The carriage was simply furnished; at a glance, there was nothing particularly unusual about it.

All that remained were the two people inside.

In terms of importance, if we eliminate ourselves directly using the process of elimination, then only this female cultivator remains.

"Could it be... that there is something important on this female cultivator?"

A sudden thought inexplicably entered his mind.

Over the next two days, he paid special attention to the movements of the caravan manager and the woman.

Sure enough, a discovery was made.

One thing is clear: the caravan manager's frequent approach was unrelated to the pack animals in front.

Furthermore, he no longer kept watch overnight; instead, he spent the nights resting with Lin Changheng, the female cultivators, and others. Normally, this seemed no different, but at this moment, Lin Changheng sensed a distinct sense of protectiveness.

This situation made him afraid to think about it further.

"Judging from this, the Xu family may have actually sent someone to bid for important items in the desolate ruins."

"It's just that the Xu family didn't send a large number of people, which made him overlook it earlier. He thought that the Xu family had the Foundation Establishment Pill bestowed by the upper sect and had no interest in this item."

"A mere handful of people, the highest of whom is only at the seventh level of Qi Refining, they are truly audacious... but they can certainly lull outsiders into a false sense of security."

Lin Changheng sat cross-legged by the fire, feeling both sentimental and somewhat uneasy.

Because he couldn't control his thoughts... he always gravitated towards the [Foundation Building Spiritual Object].

"Could the Xu family have actually secretly bid for a Foundation Establishment spiritual item? Otherwise, why would they need to go to such lengths for other items?"

It doesn't matter if the final bidder is an old voice; changing bidders, voice disguise, etc., are all standard operating procedures.

"Regardless of what the Xu family has acquired or what their plans are, we just hope they don't give themselves away and attract attention. Otherwise, with these people, they would be in real danger."

Lin Changheng only wanted to arrive at the Xu family's residence safely and peacefully; he didn't care about anything else.

However, for the Xu family, with the Foundation Establishment Pill in hand and another Foundation Establishment spiritual item, the probability of producing a Foundation Establishment cultivator is quite high.

It's just unknown who the final Foundation Establishment candidate of the Xu family will be.

As a result, what you fear most is what comes to pass.

Half a day later.

There was indeed a rustling sound.

The Xu family caravan, which was proceeding normally, suddenly stopped after being ordered to halt by Xu Xulin, the caravan manager.

"What is the taste?"

Xu Xulin looked wary, his nose twitching, sensing something was wrong.

The next moment, a strange heat arose in my body.

"Poisonous! Quickly take the antidote!"

At a shout, the Xu family members all took pills and formed a defensive formation.

Since the last incident, all Xu family caravans that went out to trade have been given antidote pills, one for each person.

Neither of the two people in the carriage appeared, and they were still taking the pills.

Lin Changheng sighed inwardly. Just when he was feeling unlucky, he finally noticed the fluctuation in the female cultivator's state of mind when she slightly clenched her delicate, slender hands.

Next, a distinct sound of raindrops hitting the leaves came from the side, clearly indicating that an ambush had been launched after the poisoning!
A chaotic battle and the sounds of collisions rang out. Although Lin Changheng was anxious, seeing that the female cultivator did not move, he also remained still.

If my previous guess was correct, this woman is someone I cannot afford to lose, so following her would definitely be much safer.

As expected, a talisman was placed on the carriage, forming a light shield, and the two were unharmed.

Soon after, a sinister voice came from behind, "We meet again."

"It was you! You have some nerve, attacking my Xu family's forces repeatedly."

Then came another angry shout from Steward Xu Xulin, but Lin Changheng detected a hint of relief in his anger. "It seems you weren't punished enough last time. You've come to our doorstep this time, courting death!"

"Be careful, or you might not even be able to protect the last remaining heir of the Chen family!"

Could it be that he didn't come from the market?
Instead, it was the bandit cultivators who had previously been rampant outside the Xu family?

It seems to be a cultivator who narrowly escaped the destruction of the Chen family in the past, and has come to seek revenge.

No wonder Xu Xulin had time to talk more; he must have been conveying a message to the female cultivator.

The two people who hadn't shown themselves inside the packhorse carriage both secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

After noticing each other's movements, their eyes met through the two layers of curtains.

(End of this chapter)