Eternal Life from Talisman Painting

"Mr. Li, are you trying to intimidate me!?"

As soon as he came out of seclusion, Lin Chang’an felt oppressed by the power of others, which put him in a foul mood. He couldn’t help but look at this Master Li.

Although his Fake Pill Cultivation was not genuine, his Spirit Pet’s breakthrough to Core Formation was undeniable.

If he tolerated this humiliation before the breakthrough, tolerating it afterward would render his Spirit Pet’s breakthrough meaningless.

"Master He, this Mr. Li has no such intention."

Fairy Ni Chang saw this and stepped in with a smile to explain, while secretly transmitting information to him about Master Li’s identity.

A tributary of Five Dragons Island, with a Fake Pill Cultivation, but he also has a Tier Three Spirit Pet, a Copper Armor Corpse.

Although Fairy Ni Chang seemed to be speaking in his favor, she was actually implying that with the talent pool of Five Dragons Island, he might not receive the best treatment there.

However, Profound Sound Pavilion was different, offering him the treatment of a True Pill Elder and even providing a Pill Formation Secret Skill unique to Profound Sound Pavilion.

"So it’s Master Li."

Upon hearing that the man’s strength was not weak and that he was an honored elder of Five Dragons Island, Lin Chang’an smiled immediately.

Damn!

He thought this was just another Fake Pill Cultivator joining Profound Sound Pavilion to play good cop, bad cop.

Turns out, they were from Five Dragons Island all along.

Not someone he could afford to provoke!

Lin Chang’an’s initially arrogant demeanor turned into a modest one in less than three seconds.

"It’s good that you know. I am an honored elder of Five Dragons Island, and you’ve got a good fate. Right now, Five Dragons Island is in need of manpower..."

Master Li, used to wielding the prestige of Five Dragons Island, looked at him with indifference under a mask of arrogance.

However, the treatment offered by Five Dragons Island contrasted sharply with the secret transmission from the Profound Sound Pavilion just now.

After all, it made sense. Profound Sound Pavilion urgently needed a Golden Core Cultivator, while Five Dragons Island did not.

"Mr. He, don’t make a mistake. Profound Sound Pavilion is just an outsider Sect; in this sea region, you can’t bypass the Long Family of Five Dragons Island."

With Master Li’s covert transmission, Lin Chang’an sneered inwardly.

Master Li’s words were oppressively power-laden, implying that he didn’t want Lin Chang’an to join Five Dragons Island, and even threatened him not to join Profound Sound Pavilion.

This was too overbearing.

Moreover, knowing the conduct of Five Dragons Island, he wouldn’t dare to go there lightly.

"Friends, I barely managed to form a Core but ended up with Fake Pill cultivation. Thinking about the harsh conditions for cultivating that legendary Pill Formation Secret Skill, I dare not have high hopes.

Thanks to both friends for being protectors, I’m preparing to return to my homeland soon. There, at least, I can become an elder in a small place."

With a smile that didn’t reach his eyes, Lin Chang’an had no interest in getting entangled in the conflict between the Profound Sound Pavilion and Five Dragons Island.

Better to stay away.

Seeing Lin Chang’an so sensible, Master Li gave a condescending, indifferent smile but coldly sneered within.

Go back? Not so easy.

Though slightly disappointed, Fairy Ni Chang seemed well-prepared, smiling as she clasped her hands in a blessing.

"Master He’s Spirit Pet successfully formed a core in our Profound Sound Pavilion spirit land, and I have prepared some modest gifts."

The respectful female disciples of Profound Sound Pavilion stepped forward to present the gifts, and Lin Chang’an swept his Divine Sense over them, glancing at Master Ni Chang.

The gift was substantial.

Still, he knew that the benefits Profound Sound Pavilion received from his Spirit Pet’s successful advancement were considerable.

"I didn’t expect today’s matter to trouble Master He, but I’ve heard of Master Li’s unsavory reputation; before, two friends met ill fate for refusing..."

The transmission from Fairy Ni Chang satisfied him with its attitude.

"You’re too kind, Fairy. In the end, I owe you a favor."

Upon hearing Fairy Ni Chang’s reminder, Lin Chang’an was secretly alarmed, then transmitted back that he remembered the favor.

"I am used to wandering as a Loose Cultivator; thank you both for your kindness."

Outwardly, Lin Chang’an smiled, clasped his hands, and bid farewell to the two.

Fairy Ni Chang looked regretful, seemingly lamenting not being able to recruit a strong cultivator for the Sect.

Master Li showed a malicious smile, indifferently glanced at Fairy Ni Chang, with a clear warning in his eyes.

...

After Lin Chang’an left, Master Li smiled and said to Fairy Ni Chang:

"Fairy Ni Chang, I have important matters to attend to and will take my leave."

With that, the Fake Pill Master left without any courtesy, causing many disciples of Profound Sound Pavilion to secretly hate their own weakness.

Watching Master Li leave, a fair-looking female cultivator approached Fairy Ni Chang with a serious expression.

"Sect Master, Master Li is notorious; I’m afraid Master He will be in danger."

Five Dragons Island’s conduct was tyrannical, and Master Li, as their vicious hound, was equally unrestrained.

Over the years, many cultivators reportedly fell at the hands of Master Li after crossing the Long Family of Five Dragons Island.

Though many cultivators despised Master Li, the ones he killed had no background support.

No one was willing to stand up for the dead.

"Yes, hopefully, Mr. He will have better luck."

Fairy Ni Chang sighed lightly, having already hinted in her transmission, leaving it to Master He’s fortune.

In fact, her initial plan was to use the aggressive style of Five Dragons Island to recruit Mr. He into Profound Sound Pavilion.

On the surface, the Long Family of Five Dragons Island couldn’t forcibly deal with Profound Sound Pavilion, as they both fell under Bihai Palace.