Clan Cultivation: Starting with Plundering Demonic Beast Talents

Lin Qingyang came out of the Internal Affairs Hall. This time, instead of rushing back to the foot of the mountain as usual, he walked up the mountain step by step along the blue stone steps that encircled the mountain.

About fifteen minutes later, he saw a formation shrouded in mist, with the faint sound of surging waves echoing in the distance.

Outside the formation, there were several young people with cultivation levels similar to his own, waiting.

He recognized them; these were the descendants whose fathers had followed their uncle in hunting demons and died in the line of duty.

Basically, every year, Uncle Lin Qingyue would gather everyone together to check on their cultivation progress and bestow spiritual items upon them. In addition, since everyone's spiritual roots were quite good, they had all basically reached the mid-stage of Qi Refining.

"Qingyang, over here!"

One of them greeted Lin Qingyang upon seeing him.

"Qingyan is back too. I wonder how things have been going in Xihefang these past few years?"

Lin Qingyang stepped forward to greet him and then exchanged a few pleasantries.

He had a good relationship with the other party and they often kept in touch, but the other party was sent to a shop in Xihefang two years ago, which is when they lost contact.

"With a Foundation Establishment cultivator overseeing Xihefang, things are naturally going smoothly."

Lin Qingyan nodded, somewhat excitedly saying, "You don't know, I was lucky last year and was chosen by the elders to be their attendant, so I went on a trip to Feng Huo Shan."

"Truly worthy of being a third-tier immortal city! Even the area with the lowest spiritual energy is equivalent to a high-grade first-tier spiritual vein. There are countless rare treasures, including second-tier demon beast essence blood, defensive magic artifacts, and even Foundation Establishment Pills being auctioned!"

Lin Qingyang's eyes lit up instantly upon hearing about the essence blood of a second-tier demonic beast. He then asked, "I remember the family has a shop over there, Brother Qingyan, have you considered cultivating there?"

As the two were talking, a burly figure carrying two giant axes emerged from the clouds.

"Although Fenghuoshan is prosperous, it is close to the wilderness and is constantly threatened by beast tides, so it can hardly be called peaceful."

Lin Zongyue patted the two on the shoulders and gave them a warning.

"Greetings, Elder Zongyue!"

As soon as he appeared, the young people who were chatting in pairs all bowed their heads in greeting.

"No need for formalities. You all serve the family outside, and it's rare for you to get together. Enjoy yourselves today."

With that, he activated the formation and led everyone inside.

This wasn't Lin Qingyang's first time here, but entering this place again still filled him with awe.

This place is called Lingyun Pavilion. The area covered by the spirit-gathering array is not large, only a dozen or so pavilions, but the spiritual energy is comparable to a first-grade high-quality spiritual vein, and can even reach the threshold of a second-grade spiritual vein.

Those who can live here are at least deacons, and only elders can bring their direct bloodline into cultivation.

The most eye-catching thing about Lin Zongyue, the eldest uncle who was walking at the front, was his armor.

This armor is called the Fiend Bone Armor. It was made from the hardest piece of spiritual bone from all the demonic beasts that the master had killed. Combined with the special body cultivation technique that his uncle practiced, it could even have the power of a first-grade top-level defensive magic weapon.

It is precisely for this reason that Uncle Lin Zongyue's strength is well-known among the Qi Refining cultivators of the five surrounding families. He cultivates both physical and magical techniques, and is fierce and brave in battle. He once led the family's demon-hunting team to kill a second-tier poisonous toad.

The group soon arrived at a pavilion, where Lin Qinggui had already prepared a feast, which consisted mainly of aquatic products raised by the Lin family. Of course, the highlight, a large plate of jade rhinoceros horn, was also placed in the center.

After being cut into pieces the size of an adult's arm, the bright red meat was placed in a pot and steamed, sprinkled with spiritual herbs, and the spiritual energy contained within was infused into it.

"Please sit down. You are in for a treat. The flesh and blood of this Azure Water Rhinoceros can not only replenish spiritual energy but also temper the body. Our family has only hunted three in the past ten years."

Lin Zongyue invited everyone to sit down.

"Thank you, Elder Zongyue. Otherwise, we would not have had the opportunity to enjoy such a spiritual object."

Everyone expressed their gratitude and then presented the gifts they had brought.

When it was Lin Qingyang's turn, he presented the jar of spirit wine and crab fish that he had dug up from his home.

"This is... the spirit wine that Zong Xian brewed back then?"

Lin Zongyue noticed the faded character "Xian" on the wine jar and felt a pang of emotion.

"Yes, Father and you both had a fondness for spirit wine. I remember this jar of spirit wine was buried together with your jar of 'tiger bone wine'."

"The tiger bone wine is long gone, but Zongxian's jar of spirit rice wine is aged and has a rich aroma."

"Good stuff, Uncle, you're welcome."

Lin Zongyue accepted the gift with a smile. Because there were many people, they couldn't chat for too long, so he whispered to Lin Qingyang, "Stay after the banquet. I have something to tell you."

Then he busied himself welcoming everyone to sit down.

During the banquet, Lin Zongyue, being a generous and open-minded person, mainly inquired about everyone's recent cultivation progress and encouraged them to cultivate. He also generously gave away some of the demon beast materials he had obtained from hunting demons, estimating that everyone received more than ten spirit stones.

Lin Qingyang silently savored the flesh and blood of the Azure Water Rhinoceros, his mind focused intently on the jade talisman.

About half an hour later.

In a place unseen by the public, a golden light emanated from the jade talisman.

【Azure Rhinoceros (partial flesh and blood)】

[Plunderable Talents: Water Armor, Wave Split, Hoof Tremor, Mountain Crash]

He focused his attention and saw ink-wash characters appear on the jade talisman.

【Water Armor】: The Azure Rhinoceros is covered in flowing water armor, which is difficult for monsters of the same level to break through. Furthermore, the damaged rhinoceros armor will slowly absorb the power of water spirit to repair itself.

【Wave Parting】: When walking on water, the water around the body automatically separates, making it as easy to cross rivers and lakes as if walking on flat ground.

【Hoof Shock】: Stomping heavily on the water can create a circular wave wall, a decent talent that combines offense and defense.

【Collapse Mountain】: When dashing, the water ripples above your head condense into a virtual horn, which can smash a ten-foot-high reef into dust.

"Indeed, some of the flesh and blood of demonic beasts can be used to plunder talents!"

Although Lin Qingyang had already guessed it, he was still pleasantly surprised and then began to consider the issue of talent selection.

"Wave splitting and water escape should overlap. For similar escape talents, I can choose the Crimson Tail Spirit Fish of my family."

"The remaining hoof tremors and mountain collapses seem unsuitable for me as a human."

"Then only the water armor remains."

He made a decision quickly.

In an instant, the jade talisman changed.

[Talent: Water Armor (1/100)]

[Water Armor Talisman: Beginner (1/100)]

"As expected, although some of the flesh and blood of demonic beasts can be plundered, the skill points gained are pitifully small."

Lin Qingyang had anticipated this outcome, because the Azure Water Rhinoceros was quite precious, and he needed to prepare early.

The banquet ended quickly, and several servants were cleaning up the leftovers.

Lin Zongyue summoned him to the backyard.

"Qingyang, you've been doing well lately. I heard you've become a talisman-making apprentice, and your success rate seems to be over 80%."

"Unlike my cousin Qinggui, Qingyusi has already gained Elder Zongbai's favor and should be able to create another source of income for the family."

"Oh, what a pity for you two. If you had better spiritual roots, you would both have had a chance to break through to the late stage of Qi Refining."

Lin Zongyue looked at his nephew with some regret. He could forgive his own son, who had never liked cultivation since childhood, but he knew how hard Lin Qingyang had worked in cultivation.

After thinking for a moment, he decided to take spirit stones from his storage bag and give them to Lin Qingyang.

"There's no need for that. You'll need to spend a lot of spirit stones to hunt demons in the mountains to replenish your elixirs and repair your magical artifacts."

Lin Qingyang quickly waved his hand, afraid that his uncle would be stubborn, but instead stated his needs, "Recently, I've been refining talismans and would like to collect some essence blood of the Azure Water Rhinoceros to study the ratio of spirit ink. Could you please purchase some Azure Water Rhinoceros essence blood for me?"

Compared to spirit stones, this precious essence blood of the Azure Rhinoceros is much more helpful to me.

Lin Zongyue didn't think much of it, assuming that Lin Qingyang was planning to give up cultivation and focus on studying talismans. He supported this decision. After thinking for a moment, he said, "The Azure Water Rhinoceros Blood you want is probably rare in Nanhefang, but there are always people in the demon-hunting teams in the Wilderness who can hunt it down."

"Here's what we'll do. I'll keep an eye out for you. I'll send you back ten drops of essence blood next time. Consider it a gift for your advancement to the mid-stage of Qi Refining."

"Thank you... Uncle."

Lin Qingyang felt a surge of excitement. He estimated that he could only extract about thirty drops of essence blood from a first-tier high-grade demon beast.

Ten drops of essence blood are worth nearly a hundred spirit stones.

With the other party's help, my path to enlightenment has indeed become much smoother. If it weren't for the jade talisman, I would probably never be able to repay the kindness in this lifetime.

"Give me some time, I can do it."

Lin Qingyang became even more determined in his pursuit of the Dao.

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