Eternal Life from Talisman Painting

Five Dragons Island.

"Old Lin, no need to rush. These fellow cultivators have arranged to hold a trade meeting in this secret chamber three days from now."

Together with Hu Jin, upon arriving at Five Dragons Island, Hu Jin spoke with a full-faced smile.

And Lin Chang’an also expressed his intention to first take a look around the market, the two parted ways agreeing to meet again at the trade meeting three days later.

"After this trade meeting, I’ll explore the convergence point of Yin Spirits, better prepare some resources."

Lin Chang’an subtly nodded, discreetly selling talismans to exchange for resources needed on the vast market streets of Five Dragons Island.

As for elixirs, the elixirs Lin Chang’an currently refines are entirely used for personal strength enhancement, they would never easily find their way outside.

[Tier Two Upper Grade Pill Master (Grandmaster 3311/5000)]

Looking at his own Pill Master skills, Lin Chang’an subtly nodded. According to his past experience in breaking through from Tier Two Upper Grade to Tier Three in the art of talismans, it took nearly thirty years.

Of course, this is largely due to the efficacy of the insights and notes on talismans, but he has roughly figured it out.

Currently, with the skills of a Pill Master, perhaps in fifteen more years, he could break through to Tier Three too, by then he could fully collect the spirit grass for assisting in Core Formation pills, and refine them with his skills.

"However, Core Formation resources are scarce. Collecting them is not only difficult but easy to catch the eyes of interested parties."

Lin Chang’an sighed quietly, this area is known for its bold customs and there are too many Tribulation Cultivators, a careless move might attract attention.

Actions must be cautious, after all, if he were to find out a loose cultivator was secretly collecting Core Formation spiritual objects, it would also stir his interest.

After all, he painstakingly gathers resources under immense risk, and it consumes a lot of time.

If risks are unavoidable, it’s better to take a shortcut and take a risk once.

Upon thinking of this, Lin Chang’an subtly shook his head, then disguised his identity and exchanged his accumulated talismans for spirit stones and cultivation items.

The biggest advantage of the Demon Beast Abyss is the large number of cultivators, even in this remote sea area of the Outer Sea, his batch of talismans goes unnoticed.

There are too many Foundation Establishment cultivators.

Locally, the Foundation Establishment cultivators don’t even make up a third, most are from other spirit energy-deprived areas, traveling thousands of miles seeking Foundation Establishment.

This is the root of the chaos.

As age gradually increases, many Foundation Establishment cultivators resolve to become Tribulation Cultivators, quickly accumulating resources, or becoming resources for others.

Duo Bao Tower.

"Master Lin, you’ve quite a lot of talismans this time."

Through formal channels, Lin Chang’an revealed his true appearance and came to Duo Bao Tower of the Profound Sound Pavilion.

The shopkeeper was surprised, clearly this time there were quite a lot of talismans.

And Lin Chang’an sighed helplessly: "Only after the breakthrough did I realize my spiritual root’s aptitude is poor and cultivation progresses slowly, therefore, I’m planning to close up for a while."

Upon hearing this, the shopkeeper also sighed deeply and commented:

"Yes, in the Immortal Cultivation Realm, how many geniuses can there be? Most must persist in arduous cultivation for a slim chance to emerge."

"By the way, recently, our Profound Sound Pavilion has teamed up with several chambers of commerce from the Seven Kingdoms Alliance, finally opening up a channel to return home, the letter you entrusted me with years ago has been delivered, here’s the reply."

"It’s opened up!"

Seeing the shopkeeper hand over a wooden box, with a seal marked with the five big characters ’Loose Cultivator Lin Chang’an’.

The Seven Kingdoms Alliance came from afar, but their roots remain in the Seven Kingdoms, otherwise, they wouldn’t leave some foundation guarding their territory.

As they gradually settled here, they naturally worked together to open up a channel, after all, many cultivators who came together also wish to know about their homeland.

Especially those cultivators from sects and great clans, while nurturing them, they also establish faith towards their sect or family.

Lin Chang’an opened the wooden box, there were as many as five letters.

From Shen Lie, the couple Lu Qingqing, Li Erniu, Wei Buyi, as well as Zhou Bingyun’s letter.

Following that were the letters from Li Yifan, and the juniors Shen Fan and Wei Yingying.

...

The shopkeeper at Duo Bao Tower did not disturb, allowing Lin Chang’an to quietly sit at a table on the side, reading these letters that dated back over half a year ago.

"Unknowingly, it’s been seventeen years since I left the Yue Kingdom."

A hint of nostalgia appeared in Lin Chang’an’s eyes, past events seemed to be vividly yesterday, but he has been away for this long.

In the letter, Li Erniu mentioned that he is alright now, mostly telling him to take care of himself, while also subtly mentioning that if things become untenable, returning wouldn’t be a loss, becoming a Foundation Establishment Ancestor somewhere.

Faced with Erniu’s concern, Lin Chang’an shook his head with a smile.

"Different people have different aspirations, if I didn’t have these opportunities, maybe I would choose to go back, but unfortunately!"

Lin Chang’an subtly shook his head, with opportunities in hand, who in the Immortal Cultivation Realm would be willing to resign?

Desire is the instinct of all living beings.

There is also Wei Buyi’s letter, after expressing care, he humorously mentioned that Erniu has been powerless over the years and has no intention of taking concubines.

The letters from Shen Lie and Lu Qingqing were quite similar, though they mentioned the changes in the Yue Kingdom’s homeland with more detail.

As miasma spread, many high-level spiritual vein cultivators were unable to reside, and with most of the elite of the Seven Kingdoms departed, it remained stable.

In the Shallow Bay market, they lived at ease, although Lu Qingqing mentioned Yingying had two children, both have spiritual roots, but the specifics would have to wait until they are ten to be detected.

Then there are the juniors, Li Yifan’s blessings and concerns, along with Shen Fan’s congratulatory words, which were obviously written by Wei Yingying.

With Shen Fan’s temperament, he couldn’t possibly say such playful words.

Wei Yingying’s letter was filled with sweet talk, and in the end, she even offered that if all else fails, they would be willing to support him in his old age.