Eternal Life from Talisman Painting

"Greetings, Senior!"

"Salutations, Senior!"

As many cultivators headed towards Five Dragons Island, they suddenly saw a fake pill cultivator elegantly flying with sword control instead of using escape light.

The surrounding cultivators respectfully bowed, their eyes filled with envy.

Even some cultivators who were flying higher hurriedly lowered their altitude.

Lin Chang’an observed all this indifferently as he continued towards Five Dragons Island, completely ignoring the Foundation Establishment cultivators.

Once Lin Chang’an’s figure disappeared, many Foundation Establishment cultivators were envious, but some also murmured among themselves.

"This is probably a senior who recently formed a core."

"One day, I’ll be like that too!"

Lin Chang’an’s behavior perfectly matched that of a cultivator who had just formed a core and wanted to relish a sense of vanity.

After all, the Immortal Cultivation Realm is vast, and it contains all kinds of cultivators.

There are even rumors of a legendary Divinity Transformation cultivator pretending to be a Qi Refining cultivator, mingling with a group of loose cultivators.

Duo Bao Tower.

"Greetings, Senior."

This time, Lin Chang’an disguised himself as a stranger, a fake pill cultivator, so the shopkeeper at the Profound Sound Pavilion’s Duo Bao Tower did not recognize him.

"I heard there’s a trading conference before the grand event here, hosted by Core Formation cultivators?"

Some powerful factions and sects’ Core Formation cultivators often host trading conferences leveraging their connections before grand events, either to expand or to form alliances.

Lin Chang’an was aware of such events even when he was a Foundation Establishment cultivator.

Now, disguised as a fake pill cultivator, he naturally wanted to experience it. If luck favored him and he exchanged for something he needed, he didn’t want to linger here longer than necessary.

"So, Senior is here for the trading conference."

The shopkeeper wore a beaming smile, exceedingly welcoming to this type of fake pill cultivator.

Their strength was not too high, not too low, fitting perfectly with the interests of the Profound Sound Pavilion.

"Senior, this trading conference is scheduled for the day before the auction, right here on the top floor. By then, an array will conceal it, and our sect’s elder will personally host the event."

Upon hearing the shopkeeper’s respectful report, Lin Chang’an nodded hoarsely and said:

"Good, in that case, I shall come punctually tomorrow."

"Safe travels, Senior. Our Profound Sound Pavilion looks forward to your esteemed presence."

Stepping out of Duo Bao Tower, facing the respectful glances from the crowd, even from afar, cultivators continuously saluted, making Lin Chang’an feel quite pleased.

"In this Immortal Cultivation Realm, strength is truly everything. With strength, one can achieve inner clarity."

The smile on Lin Chang’an’s face was perceptible; though he might be a deceptive fake pill cultivator, the Phoenix Cry Bird in his Spirit Beast Bag was a genuine Tier Three Spirit Pet.

Hence, he enjoyed the respect and salutation from these people with a clear conscience.

"However, it’s surprising that this time it’s not Fairy Ni Chang, but the elder."

The reminder from the previous visit to the Profound Sound Pavilion was a favor he had always remembered.

This time coming to the Profound Sound Pavilion, partly due to that favor, and more importantly, because it was indeed the safest place.

If he were to go to the Long Family on Five Dragons Island, he worried about being exposed.

After all, the Long Family had as many as seven Golden Core cultivators, making them immensely powerful.

And as for the elder of the Profound Sound Pavilion, her cultivation was merely at the Core Formation Middle Stage, situated in the edge of the island. If anything happened, the Phoenix Cry Bird could easily carry him away.

With the Phoenix Cry Bird’s speed as a flying spirit pet, it was extremely fast, which is why he had confidence this time.

Subsequently, Lin Chang’an began to procure resources, though in the eyes of the crowd, he seemed to be purchasing for juniors, as many of the items were Tier Two.

...

The next day, the scorching sun hung high.

Under the grand event at Five Dragons Island, the excitement grew with each passing day.

Today, Duo Bao Tower surprisingly closed its doors, yet no one dared to complain.

Because Duo Bao Tower did not hide the fact that a trading conference exclusively for Core Formation cultivators would be held inside the pavilion today, naturally precluding general customer service.

Though it seemed like losing a day’s profit, in reality, it brought even greater influence to the Profound Sound Pavilion.

And Lin Chang’an arrived as promised today.

"Follow upstairs, Senior."

Several Foundation Establishment female cultivators from the Profound Sound Pavilion stood respectfully outside, receiving visitors.

Once Lin Chang’an entered, a young and lovely female cultivator, recently Foundation Establishment, cheerfully led him upstairs.

"Senior, the seating for today’s trading conference is not determined by order."

The implication was almost that there were no rankings.

Upon sitting down, Lin Chang’an nodded approvingly. The Profound Sound Pavilion indeed knew how to manage events.

He saw that the seating on the top floor was arranged according to the Five Elements and Eight Trigrams, leaving no room for criticism.

At the same time, with arrays forming sound insulation barriers inside, it was impossible for anyone outside to detect what was happening inside.

Every table was adorned with fine spirit fruits and spirit wine.

Beside him, slender and beautiful female disciples served tea and water.

In the center, elegantly dancing female cultivators performed captivating celestial dances.

"Please, fellow Daoist."

When Lin Chang’an entered, a middle-aged beautiful woman in her forties or fifties smiled warmly, raising a cup in greeting.

This was the elder of the Profound Sound Pavilion, currently Fairy Ni Chang’s master.

Lin Chang’an dared not slack off, raising his cup respectfully and saying, "Greetings, fellow Daoist."

True Pill cultivators typically looked down upon fake pill cultivators. As she greeted a fake pill cultivator with a Core Formation Middle Stage cultivation with a smile, he naturally dared not be disrespectful.

As the figures gradually filled in, there were as many as eleven attendees.

While it seemed like a lot, in reality, Lin Chang’an’s heart was clear, observing the empty seats.

It appeared that the Profound Sound Pavilion’s situation was not favorable upon Five Dragons Island.

"Thank you all, fellow Daoists, for gracing us today. I first toast all of you."