Eternal Life from Talisman Painting

Originally, there was nothing special, but recently the Li Huo Palace discovered that this Tribulation Cultivator had escaped to our sea area. Now the Li Huo Palace has even issued a bounty..."

Although the Li Huo Palace is for Tribulation Cultivators, issuing bounties secretly is not unusual.

"Li Huo Palace?"

After hearing this, Lin Chang’an couldn’t help but silently curse. Why was Li Huo Palace business coming to him, giving him quite a scare.

"Gentlemen, I truly haven’t heard about this matter."

Lin Chang’an recalled the previous information in his mind, shook his head, and said this. However, just when the two showed disappointed expressions, something suddenly came to his mind.

Killed a direct bloodline disciple of the Huang family from Li Huo Palace and also robbed a Spirit Pet?

It seems he did something like this, but since when did Huang Shaohai become so valuable? It’s been so many years.

Back in the Yue Kingdom, Li Huo Palace didn’t even shout for revenge, so why come here and remember it now?

"No, that’s not right!"

Spirit Pet! Coupled with Li Huo Palace now hiding in the Heaven-Reaching Mist Sea.

And he just learned about the Phoenix Cry Bird.

All of this suddenly connected in an instant, leaving Lin Chang’an suddenly startled in his heart.

"Even ordinary Exotic Beasts like the Phoenix Cry Bird are rare treasures, and this bird specifically counters Yin Spirits and Fierce Souls, which are most abundant in the Heaven-Reaching Mist Sea.

It is rumored that the places where these Yin Spirit Ghost Mists gather are also locations rich in Spiritual Energy with treasures..."

For ordinary Loose Cultivators, or even himself, cultivating a Tier Three Spirit Pet might be very difficult.

But for an establishment like the Li Huo Palace, cultivating a Tier Three Exotic Beast merely comes at a larger cost.

Moreover, the Heaven-Reaching Mist Sea is rumored to have many ancient cultivators’ cave mansions and relics.

"I’m being targeted!"

Lin Chang’an felt a chill in his heart. He was indeed quite cautious in other matters, but after arriving at the Demon Beast Abyss, the concealment of the Phoenix Cry Bird wasn’t as rigorous as before.

It was obvious that he inadvertently revealed some traces.

"Gentlemen, is there any secret regarding this matter?"

Having figured all of this out instantly, Lin Chang’an maintained his composure with a face full of curiosity as he looked at the two and raised his wine cup to start chatting.

And the two obviously didn’t want to casually provoke a Tier Two Upper Grade Talisman Master, so they started talking.

"Actually, it’s nothing much, it’s just that we coincidentally saw Mr. Lin and wanted to ask about it, especially since the bounty from Li Huo Palace this time is substantial."

"I see, but gentlemen also know that among the Loose Cultivators, very few keep Spirit Pets; even fewer have flying Spirit Pets..."

Lin Chang’an shook his head and ultimately didn’t reveal much.

While the two were indeed seeking information, they were also genuinely befriending him to purchase Talismans.

After a feast, Lin Chang’an traded several Talismans and made friends with two Foundation Establishment Cultivators.

...

Until the two departed, Lin Chang’an walked out of the restaurant, silently cursing that the place allowed anyone to enter private rooms easily. He decided never to return.

Then Lin Chang’an, using his real identity, went to the Duo Bao Tower opened by the Profound Sound Pavilion.

"Well, isn’t this Talisman Master Lin?"

"Shopkeeper."

Lin Chang’an smiled and cupped his hands to talk with the other, then took out the usual amount of Talismans for trade, while also prying for information.

"Talisman Master Lin, please don’t pry for information; these matters are confidential, and I can’t speak much."

Seeing the apologetic smile, Lin Chang’an sighed helplessly, then directly said:

"Fine, who doesn’t know you merchants still sell various intelligence reports. Give me one on the Li Huo Palace, and also why bounties suddenly appeared in the market recently."

"Sure thing."

As expected, spirit stones make anything possible.

And this plump shopkeeper, seeing Lin Chang’an pay spirit stones so forthrightly, couldn’t help but teasingly say:

"Actually, it’s not hard to guess. Li Huo Palace is likely trying to flush out their target by spooking them, after all, there are only so many Foundation Establishment Cultivators from the Yue Kingdom.

Whoever runs, it’s quite obvious."

Mentioning the Li Huo Palace’s predicament, the shopkeeper from the Profound Sound Pavilion seemed a bit gloating.

After all, back in the Yue Kingdom, the Li Huo Palace and the Profound Sound Pavilion had fought for decades, and their animosity was not small.

Once Lin Chang’an obtained this intelligence, the jade scroll clearly documented the current situation of the Li Huo Palace, especially information on certain high-level cultivators.

"Huang Tianxiao, achieved Core Formation within the sect in the Yue Kingdom, suspected to have an Upper Grade Golden Core, extremely powerful, the youngest and most promising genius of Li Huo Palace."

"Huang Yuntian, achieved a Fake Pill through a secret technique..."

Looking at this intelligence, especially the last entry.

"The deceased was his son, Huang Shaohai, who went missing in the Celestial Profound City area of the Yue Kingdom, suspected that Huang Yuntian seeks personal revenge..."

Even the speculation about Li Huo Palace trying to scare their target was included.

"Exotic Beasts like the Phoenix Cry Bird, and some high-potential Spirit Pets, will have Soul Lamp Magic Discs usually set up by sects and great families comparable to Foundation Establishment Cultivators..."

As he read up to this point, Lin Chang’an’s heart tightened.

Could it be that the Phoenix Cry Bird had left behind some kind of soul lamp-like sensor in the past?

These objects, imbued with the cultivator’s and spirit pet’s power imprints, such as soul lamps and mana aura disks, can detect within a certain range.

The other party discovered the Phoenix Cry Bird and the culprit who murdered Huang Shaohai.

Without showing any sign, Lin Chang’an absorbed this information and said with a hint of resentment:

"I see, causing such anxiety among people."

"Indeed."

The shopkeeper’s face was full of smiles, while Lin Chang’an shook his head casually, feeling it was a waste of spirit stones to inquire about this intelligence.

"I should’ve opted to buy some intelligence about Core Formation spiritual objects instead."

"You really have the nerve to say that, Lin Talisman Master. With just a few spirit stones, if it were worth that much, it would surely be extremely dangerous."

Then, Lin Chang’an clasped his hands in farewell and chose to leave.

However, on the market street, Lin Chang’an secretly went to purchase such tracking discs imbued with power imprints.

"Nonetheless, my Evergreen Mana inherently has the effect of concealing auras."

Especially with his lifebound spirit plant, the strong life essence and aura concealing ability of his mana all come from the Profound Celestial Immortal Vine.

"Let’s see how close I can get before it detects me."

Not just the Phoenix Cry Bird, but if he exposed himself, there was also Huang Yuntian’s vendetta for his son’s murder.

Leaving Five Dragons Island, amidst the vast ocean, Lin Chang’an summoned the Phoenix Cry Bird and began sensing with the same mana array disc.

This attempt made Lin Chang’an secretly breathe a sigh of relief.

After injecting his Evergreen Mana into the Phoenix Cry Bird’s body, the tracking signal on the array disc dimmed.

"This way, I can avoid detection."

Seeing this, a smile naturally appeared on Lin Chang’an’s face.

With the crisis temporarily averted, Lin Chang’an sighed with relief, thankful he had detected it early.

If not, he might’ve been tracked down to his cave abode entrance by someone using the tracking disc, which would have been disastrous.

After all, he wouldn’t always be injecting his mana into the Phoenix Cry Bird to conceal its aura.

...

Having narrowly avoided a crisis, Lin Chang’an leisurely returned to Jade Spirit Island.

He happened upon the young generation brothers of the Lu Family, Lu Yushu and Lu Yujian.

Upon seeing Lin Chang’an, the Sword Fool Lu Yujian’s eyes immediately lit up.

"Mr. Lin... Lin Daoist."

The word "senior" nearly slipped out again.

Seeing the two, Lin Chang’an also smiled and greeted with clasped hands.

However, Lu Yushu looked at him with a provocative gleam in his eyes, eager to test himself.

Or perhaps, Lu Yushu was annoyed by the rumors he heard upon returning.

Saying the Lu Family’s return relied entirely on Madam Lu’s various tactics.

Naturally, he wanted to warn a few male cultivators on the island.

"Mr. Lin, I’ve long heard of your exceptional abilities in sword cultivation. Could you offer some guidance?"

Seeing this proud disciple of a Golden Core True Man, Lin Chang’an couldn’t help but smile wryly. He could easily tell that Lu Yushu still clung to the Lu Family’s former pride.

Or, perhaps he had never moved past it.

"Mr. Lu, you’re joking. As loose cultivators, what can we understand? We just fight desperately with our blood and courage..."

Lin Chang’an chuckled and remained indifferent, not engaging in a momentary battle of strength.

However, Lu Yujian beside him showed an apologetic expression.

"I’m sorry, Mr. Lin."

He then secretly communicated with his older brother, knowing that even if he lacked social skills, he had learned not to easily offend others after experiencing the ups and downs of the Lu Family.

Lu Yushu, for his part, had no ill intentions, but pride got the better of him, being a prodigy under a Core Formation cultivator.

It was just a minor episode.

However, upon returning to his cave abode, an unexpected sound transmission jade talisman awaited him.

After listening, Lin Chang’an was stunned.

It turned out to be from Madam Wen.

Inviting him to visit her humble abode, hinting at having leads on Core Formation spiritual objects.

Lin Chang’an’s eyes flickered, his heart somewhat tempted.

After all, at their level of cultivation, what tempted them the most were these Core Formation spiritual objects.