Eternal Life from Talisman Painting

For more than half a year, he had been in the place where Yin spirits gather and had seen many cultivators capturing Yin spirits.

There were even many bounties regarding the place where Yin spirits gather in the Market.

"But what does that have to do with me."

After all, he neither had a family nor a sect, why should he care what these Tribulation Cultivators wanted to do.

"Off I go, this time for the Five Dragons Island banquet, I should prepare well, next is Core Formation!"

With a determined gaze, Lin Chang’an, after purchasing certain resources, decided to cultivate long-term in the place where Yin spirits gather.

After all, the dense Spiritual Energy here made the cultivation speed much faster than on Jade Spirit Island, and he could also collect Core Formation Spiritual Objects, Profound Water Liquid.

Killing two birds with one stone.

"But it’s a pity, if only the Phoenix Cry Bird was good at restraining the demon beasts in the water."

Lin Chang sighed greedily, after hunting Yin spirits all these years, if they were demon beasts instead, who knows how much resources he could have amassed.

"Let’s go."

Lin Chang’an packed up the array, took the Phoenix Cry Bird, and disappeared into the endless misty sea.

At the same time, he did not forget to take out the map he had prepared and kept marking it.

Heaven-Reaching Mist Sea, too many unknown areas, and he was exploring these regions, so every time he passed an island, he would make a mark.

This was also a map belonging to himself.

After all, being careful is no error, in Heaven-Reaching Mist Sea every year, there are cultivators who lose their way and eventually get trapped and die in the vast misty sea.

...

Jade Spirit Island.

Lin Chang’an finally returned again, but this time when he returned to his cave, he saw a familiar figure in the pavilion.

"Yun... Yun Yao!"

Lin Chang’an was shocked to see Yun Yao seated in the pavilion, and upon seeing him, she rarely revealed a smile.

"Brother Lin, if you hadn’t returned, I might have had to leave."

Usually dressed in snug and practical attire, Yun Yao was surprisingly in palace attire today, her heroic spirit slightly restrained.

But upon closer look, Lin Chang’an’s pupils contracted slightly, and then he cupped his hands in greeting:

"Congratulations, Daoist Yun, on achieving Core Formation."

After sensing the aura on Yun Yao, Lin Chang’an knew Yun Yao had broken through to Core Formation and couldn’t help but show envy.

When he offered his congratulations, Yun Yao raised an eyebrow, which made Lin Chang’an switch to calling her Daoist instead of addressing her as "senior".

He did not say the word "senior".

This made Lin Chang’an secretly relieved; it seemed Yun Yao still remembered their friendship.

After all, in the Immortal Cultivation Realm, things like this happened too often.

"Brother Lin, I haven’t forgotten the promise I made."

Yun Yao smiled gracefully, knowing Lin Chang’an’s cautious nature, she went straight to the point.

"But Brother Lin, you still need to wait some time for the Core Formation Spiritual Object."

Given Yun Yao’s current status and strength as a Core Formation Cultivator, remembering this promise in the realm of cultivation was already quite rare.

How could Lin Chang’an dare to have any other desires, he just smiled and waved his hand.

Then, he began to entertain the first Core Formation Master in his cave.

Just like during Foundation Establishment, he supported Yun Yao first, then Yun Yao reciprocated.

This way of mutual support over the years left only the two of them in the pavilion now, out of their past companions.

Perhaps touched by the scene, the two gazed at the Spirit Tea in their cups, their eyes involuntarily dimming a bit.

"I wonder how they are doing now."

"Don’t worry, we exchanged letters a few years back, now under the Seven Kingdoms of Yue, shrouded in miasma, no powerful cultivators would covet these places..."

During their conversation, Lin Chang’an spoke of the contact over the years with Erniu, Shen Lie, and others, as well as their situations.

They had already tasted the loneliness of the path of cultivation.

Even just reaching Foundation Establishment, their former companions fell behind, leaving only the two of them eventually.

And now it’s Core Formation!

Yun Yao keeping her promise was one thing, perhaps she also didn’t want the initial companions to leave her with just her own solitary figure in the end.

"I returned to the Divine Sect for closed-door cultivation to break through, luckily I had Mr. Hu’s Three-Turns Condensing Pill Formulas, and luckily formed a True Pill, then there was the contest for the position of Saintess..."

Listening to Yun Yao’s exciting life, Lin Chang’an felt envious.

This so-called True Pill was probably not an Immortal Golden Core, but an Upper Grade Golden Core.

If not, how could the Profound Yin Divine Sect, a great sect for Nascent Soul cultivators, let an ordinary female Golden Core cultivator hold the position of Saintess?

"Truly envious of you, Yun Yao, with your extraordinary status within the Divine Sect now."

Lin Chang’an made no attempt to hide his envy; back when they tried to join the sect, they all failed.

Only Yun Yao managed to join a sect.

And now, it was as if Yun Yao was the legendary genius, the favored child of fortune.

"Brother Lin, it’s not that easy, the true competition for the Saintess’s position in the Divine Sect has just begun."

Yun Yao lightly smiled and shook her head, then changed the topic, seeming reluctant to talk more about being the Saintess.

Noticing this, Lin Chang’an did not press on the subject.

Subsequently, Yun Yao began to share her experiences during Core Formation, which made Lin Chang’an pay close attention, not daring to miss any detail.

This was precious Core Formation experience.

"Brother Lin, remember that Core Formation must not be rushed, but Brother Lin, your foundation is solid..."

Listening to Yun Yao, Lin Chang’an cupped his hands.

"Core Formation is a step away, yet like a chasm of heaven, perhaps it’s that unwillingness, but I still have some time before I am ready."

To outsiders, Lin Chang’an’s aptitude, coupled with his current cultivation, might make his ambition for Core Formation seem like a joke.

But in Yun Yao’s eyes, she saw Lin Chang’an’s steadfast will over the centuries.

"Brother Lin’s Dao heart is unwavering, far beyond ordinary cultivators; Yun Yao wishes Brother Lin success in Core Formation soon, and once becoming a Core Formation Cultivator, you can plan for the opportunity to cleanse your Spirit Root aptitude."

They talked about many things in the pavilion.

From their experiences over the years, to discussions about friends in Yue Kingdom, and plans for Core Formation in the future.

But when speaking of Yue Kingdom, there was more nostalgia and reminiscence of their weaker days.

At their age, it was the time for striving, but for their unestablished Base friends, they were already nearing their end.

The bright moonlight shone down, and it was already night unknowingly.

Lin Chang’an could tell, Yun Yao was eager to share her Core Formation insights with him.

"Brother Lin, there are matters in the sect, and I’m afraid I can’t stay long this time."

Yun Yao let out a bitter smile, showing an apologetic look.

Lin Chang’an smiled and cupped his hands.

"But Brother Lin, since you’re attending the Five Dragons Island event, after the first auction, you should leave quickly."

Before leaving, Yun Yao seemed to have something hard to say, but she still hesitated briefly, then spoke through a Sound Transmission.

Under the moonlight, watching the cold Escape Light leave, Lin Chang’an couldn’t help but be filled with envy.

"Flying with Escape Light, this is a Core Formation Cultivator!"

The Fake Pill Cultivator he pretended to be before, fake is always fake.

Only after the figure disappeared did Lin Chang’an gather his thoughts and couldn’t help but ponder.

"Could Yun Yao’s previous reminder mean something is going to happen?"

Lin Chang’an frowned, years of not meeting had caused a slight unfamiliarity at their first encounter.

But as they exchanged words, this unfamiliarity quickly vanished, and the friendship between the two didn’t change at all.

Yet neither spoke of their secrets.

For instance, every time when talking about the Profound Yin Divine Sect, especially the position of Saintess, Yun Yao always avoided the topic.

Similarly, Lin Chang’an noticed that Yun Yao’s eyes glanced several times at his waist.

"Has she discovered it?"

Lin Chang’an sighed inwardly; Yun Yao truly lives up to her name.

She probably sensed the aura of the Phoenix Cry Bird, a Tier Three Spirit Pet.

This was also his secret.

...

Meanwhile, flying away from Jade Spirit Island, the smile on Yun Yao’s face had long vanished, replaced by a cold, chilling aura.

"Damn, I can’t even stay a little longer!"

Looking at the Sound Transmission Jade Talisman in her palm, Yun Yao’s eyes shimmered with coldness.

"I’ve given the reminder, and with Brother Lin’s caution, he would never take risks."

The Sound Transmission Jade Talisman carried a voice, a coquettishly sweet voice.

"Yo, Junior Sister Yun, where have you been? Haven’t seen you for half a month, could you have met your lover somewhere? Hehe, Junior Sister Yun, you better be careful.

This Gui Water Demonic Skill, without that Cold Jade Body, only maintains its full Extremely Yin and Cold power in a pure state..."

The coquettishly alluring voice echoed, making Yun Yao swear inwardly at the vixen.

"Enough nonsense, but as for you, Senior Sister, don’t ruin the patriarch’s plan; the Long family on Five Dragons Island have been domineering for far too long, and they obtained that thing..."

Then Yun Yao glanced back at the disappearing silhouette of the small island, and she too secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

The hiding methods of Brother Lin made her feel a thread of crisis, he wouldn’t need her worrying now.