Eternal Life from Talisman Painting

"I never expected that the bird I initially got would have such a significant background."

In the private room of the restaurant, Lin Chang’an didn’t know whether to be happy or worried.

Being happy, because having a spirit pet with infinite potential should be a matter of joy.

But according to the records, each evolution was a perilous journey, and none of the spiritual items required for evolution were something he could procure.

"These spiritual items that aid the Phoenix Cry Bird’s evolution are equivalent to the core formation spiritual objects of demon beasts."

Lin Chang’an’s brow furrowed; raising such a creature indeed wasn’t something an ordinary cultivator could afford.

"This kind of evolution is different from the demon core transformation of ordinary demon beasts."

Thinking of this, Lin Chang’an’s face showed a peculiar expression.

It seemed that even if the Phoenix Cry Bird failed, there was a high chance it would leave behind an extremely rare yang attribute demon core.

Generally, demon beast evolution only required a demon core transformation, with very few demon beasts needing to undergo metamorphosis.

However, a yang attribute demon core is a rare item and can be easily traded for a high-quality core formation spiritual object.

"Chirp chirp!"

Soon after, the Phoenix Cry Bird curiously popped out its head in the private room, watching its owner who surprisingly released it here.

It even rarely saw a smile on its owner’s face, who pushed a cup of spirit wine towards it.

"Drink it, who knows if you’ll have the chance again in the future."

Under Lin Chang’an’s strange tone, the Phoenix Cry Bird’s intelligence clearly lagged behind humans. Staring at the spirit wine, it suddenly displayed a greedy look.

Soon after, it excitedly jumped to the corner of the table, eagerly drinking the spirit wine from the cup.

Seeing this, Lin Chang’an sighed inwardly.

He could only do his best and leave the rest to fate.

Once evolution succeeded, it wouldn’t be long before he possessed a tier three spirit beast.

By that time, planning to acquire core formation spiritual objects would become significantly easier.

Therefore, the breakthrough of the Phoenix Cry Bird was of great help to him.

"According to the records, during the Phoenix Cry Bird’s evolution, it requires substantial nourishment. Also, it needs to find a place rich in fire attributes for its evolution."

Though he couldn’t acquire the spiritual items to aid evolution, he had the ability to provide a suitable place for evolution.

With this thought, Lin Chang’an squinted his eyes, looking towards the cave abode rental area at the center of Five Dragons Island.

"Coincidentally, Five Dragons Island has a geothermal fire, with cave abodes specifically for cultivation and alchemy. I can just rent a cave abode for the Phoenix Cry Bird’s evolution."

While Lin Chang’an pondered the evolution matters of the Phoenix Cry Bird,

Judging by the situation of the Phoenix Cry Bird, its evolution could take several more years, so there was no hurry.

As he mused, the bird had already finished an entire jug of spirit wine.

Then, excitedly, it jumped onto his shoulder, starting a new round of massaging and fanning as flattery.

Witnessing this, Lin Chang’an’s face revealed a smile as he gently stroked the smooth feathers.

"Decades of cultivation, you and this cow are rare companions, but rest assured, though you might die, your yang attribute demon core is of considerable value."

Listening to Lin Chang’an’s words, the Phoenix Cry Bird’s eyes widened in shock, demon core!?

Soon, Lin Chang’an chuckled and shook his head, but at that moment, two auras suddenly arrived outside the door.

"Foundation Establishment cultivators!"

Lin Chang’an’s expression tensed, as his strong perception immediately caught wind of them, while the Phoenix Cry Bird instantly burrowed into the spirit beast bag.

...

The door to the private room was pushed open directly; two Foundation Establishment cultivators, radiating evil energy, entered. Upon seeing him, smiles immediately appeared on their faces.

"Loose Cultivator from Yue Kingdom, Lin Chang’an, are you Mr. Lin?"

Seeing they had come for him, Lin Chang’an immediately felt a chill in his heart as recent events flashed through his mind.

He summarized all the troubles, big and small, he had caused recently.

"Fellow cultivators, what brings you here?"

Seeing that they were clearly here for him, it was hard for Lin Chang’an not to feel guilty.

After all, he had quite a few secrets from his past.

Whether it was the matter of the Eagle Kite Beast or the destruction of the Wang Family elder to seize the Profound Celestial Spirit Root, there were Core Formation cultivators behind each case.

He was even prepared to flee to other seas and live incognito if necessary.

"So it’s indeed Mr. Lin."

The two Foundation Establishment cultivators who came in were taken aback by Lin Chang’an’s cautious demeanor.

But recalling that despite appearances, according to their prior intelligence, this man had once run a black market.

Was someone like him really as cowardly as he seemed?

With that thought, the two restrained their arrogant demeanor and, with smiles, clasped their hands:

"We, two brothers, saw Mr. Lin in the market earlier and wanted to greet you. Also, we wish to inquire about some matters with Mr. Lin."

"Yes, indeed. When Mr. Lin was operating the market with fellow cultivators in Celestial Profound City, your network was truly impressive, earning our deepest respect."

After entering, they called for another jug of spirit wine from the shopkeeper and even paid for the meal, seemingly quite sincere.

They weren’t here to stir up trouble.

"Fellow cultivators, if there’s something you want to ask, just say it."

"It’s really nothing major. We just want to inquire about something from Mr. Lin."

"Yes, indeed. Do you know if among the fellow cultivators who came from Yue Kingdom back then, any had a fire attribute bird-type spirit pet?"

Hearing this, Lin Chang’an was slightly surprised, then soon exhaled with relief.

So it wasn’t his own affair being exposed, damn, it gave him a fright.

"A fire attribute, bird-type spirit pet?"

"That’s right, word has it that the Li Huo Palace had a direct bloodline of the Huang Family who was killed in Yue Kingdom, and their spirit beasts were robbed.