Eternal Life from Talisman Painting

With a beaming smile, Hu Jin was determined to win this time.

Lin Chang’an nodded thoughtfully; this was also the innate instinct of a cultivator’s hunt.

Prioritizing the search for aged, severely injured, and weak demon beasts.

...

Walking out of Hu Jin’s cave and strolling on Jade Spirit Island, watching the busy mortals and low tier cultivators, Lin Chang’an felt a wave of emotion.

He used to be like them, but now, step by step, he never imagined he would begin planning for Core Formation.

"If I were under forty, I might not have dared to imagine having a Tier Three Spirit Pet."

Lin Chang’an shook his head and gave a light smile. As he walked toward his cave, he encountered many familiar faces and overheard the low conversations of several low tier cultivators.

"Sigh, recently, tribulation cultivators attacked Sulfur Island again. I heard that the accumulations of the three major families over centuries were all looted."

"Isn’t that outrageous? These tribulation cultivators are too arrogant. What is the patrol team of Five Dragons Island doing?"

"Shush! Speak softly. You dare to speak ill of Five Dragons Island!"

Hearing the discussions of these cultivators, Lin Chang’an couldn’t help but frown.

He had heard before that Spirit Snake Island was destroyed, and now there’s more trouble.

"Greetings, Senior Lin."

When Lin Chang’an appeared, two Qi Refining Cultivators from the Lu Family hurriedly bowed in respect upon recognizing him.

Lin Chang’an, with a calm expression, nodded slightly and asked, "You two were discussing the recent tribulation cultivators?"

The two didn’t dare to hide anything and respectfully recounted the recent events.

"Senior Lin, recently the tribulation cultivators have been rampant. I heard many are targeting Five Dragons Island for revenge."

"And the rescue from the patrol team of Five Dragons Island is as ineffective as a glass of water on a burning cart. The Foundation Establishment Cultivators from various islands are planning to unite, to help each other and avoid being breached..."

Listening to their words, Lin Chang’an sighed secretly, wondering how many of these tribulation cultivators were colluding with Five Dragons Island.

And how many were merely taking advantage of the situation.

He wasn’t surprised about this at all.

Once chaos erupts, loose cultivators become the biggest threat. After all, under the lure of greed, many loose cultivators would secretly want to make a profit.

"Mr. Lin."

Just then, Lu Yujian happened to arrive and respectfully bowed, saying:

"I heard Mr. Lin was a guest at Mr. Hu’s cave, so I intended to send this invitation over."

Lu Yujian handed over an invitation, which Lin Chang’an discovered was also related to the tribulation cultivators.

They spoke of shared prosperity and shared adversity; these tribulation cultivators were untrustworthy, and joint defense was still necessary.

"I see."

Lin Chang’an did not reject the Lu Family’s suggestion for a joint defense between everyone.

And when the two Qi Refining Cultivators saw their family’s Foundation Establishment Cultivator arrive, they respectfully bowed and left.

With no outsiders present, this Lu Yujian was somewhat indignant and said:

"Mr. Lin, the patrol team on Five Dragons Island is obviously being perfunctory. Some even say that this is merely Five Dragons Island’s attempt to eliminate dissidents.

Five Dragons Island has always behaved arrogantly. Aren’t they afraid of causing great chaos, which they wouldn’t be able to explain to Bihai Palace?"

Perhaps some low tier cultivators don’t understand, but as Foundation Establishment Cultivators, existing in different circles, naturally, they see things differently.

Lin Chang’an didn’t doubt it either because he could see that the behavior of Five Dragons Island couldn’t possibly conceal the truth from others.

However, the Immortal Cultivation World is not a mortal kingdom; everything is determined by power.

Thus, as long as things don’t escalate into major chaos, the higher-ups wouldn’t pay any attention.

Because a Nascent Soul Cultivator could quell everything with a flip of the hand.

"Perhaps the Dragon Island Master is confident enough."

Lin Chang’an shook his head, frowning at the rampant tribulation cultivation.

He didn’t want the tribulation cultivators to disrupt his preparations for Core Formation.

"Mr. Lin!"

This Lu Yujian hesitated for a moment, then lowered his voice to transmit his words:

"According to my mother, it seems that the remnants of those three clans are also causing trouble, taking advantage of this opportunity. Although Mr. Lin hadn’t offended those three clans, it would be wise to be cautious when traveling."

Facing the sincere Lu Yujian, Lin Chang’an couldn’t help but feel a surge of warmth and nodded gratefully.

"Thank you, fellow Daoist, for the warning. I will certainly be cautious."

The grievances between the Lu Family and the three clans weren’t his concern, but just as Lu Yujian said.

Sometimes, it’s not about simply avoiding trouble.

After chatting for a while, Lin Chang’an understood the recent turmoil and then bid farewell with a smile.

...

However, when Lin Chang’an returned to his cave, an old spiritual farmer with a counterfeit (inferior) spirit root and only at the Qi Refining Second Layer unexpectedly dared to visit.

"Greetings, Senior."

The elderly man trembled and respectfully knelt in a grand salute. Lin Chang’an looked at him indifferently, showing no particular kindness just because he was an elder.

When it came to age, he was already over a hundred years old, even older than this man.

"If Lin remembers correctly, you should be one of the spiritual farmers in charge of the spirit fields, correct?"

The cold voice echoed, and the old man nodded respectfully.

"I am Li Shan, originally surnamed Feng. I was cast out of the Feng Family for an offense and barely escaped a disaster, but a few days ago, someone from the Feng Family left this letter at my residence."

The old man trembled, keeping his head bowed low.

"The Feng Family!"

Seeing the letter, Lin Chang’an’s eyes flickered. So it was indeed the three clans seeking revenge.

The letter was simple, stating that the enmity between the three clans and the Lu Family was irreconcilable. If Lin helped, they would offer a high reward.

If Lin refused, they asked that he remain uninvolved.

After reading the letter, a trace of irritation showed between Lin Chang’an’s eyebrows.