Eternal Life from Talisman Painting

Five Dragons Island Sea Region, a spirit island rich in spiritual energy.

"Mr. Lin, I have come from another sea region, hearing that the Five Dragons Island Sea Region is relatively stable, hence I invited you here.

Having long heard of your talent in the way of formations, I wish to request your assistance in setting up an array for this spirit peak..."

This charmingly mature female cultivator named Ye appeared eager and somewhat flattering.

Lin Chang’an had come, naturally for business.

After all, a Tier Three Array is not cheap, and he could earn quite a bit.

As for this relatively mature middle-aged female cultivator, her cultivation was only at Core Formation Early Stage, so she was exceedingly respectful towards him.

Of course, he was not foolish, he understood her intentions from her seductive demeanor.

But business is business, he was there to earn Spirit Stones.

It wasn’t the first time he’d faced such temptations over the years.

Thinking about it, Lin Chang’an secretly scorned her in his heart.

"Wishful thinking, at least pay for the array cost first, then we can discuss other matters."

If she hoped to get something for free from him, she should forget about it.

So Lin Chang’an nodded with a light smile, pretending not to comprehend her hint.

"Indeed, this spirit island is abundant in spiritual energy. Cultivating here will certainly yield twice the results with half the effort. Mr. Ye, what kind of major array for the cave dwelling are you looking for?

One focused mainly on defense or an illusionary entrapment and killing type, or perhaps a killing array..."

Lin Chang’an elaborated ceaselessly about formation arts, while the female cultivator Ye, though maintaining a charming smile, was inwardly cursing.

This Lin surname is evidently as rumored, deeply entrenched in money matters.

But hmph, her money wouldn’t be that easy to earn.

If Lin Chang’an knew her thoughts, he would only chuckle coldly. Without Spirit Stones, one couldn’t become strong, and without strength, where would the embraces come from.

If she were to pay in Spirit Stones first and then embrace, he would naturally welcome it.

Yet the problem was these people always aimed to offer embraces and expected him to earn nothing, even getting things for free.

What did they take him for!

"Mr. Ye, let’s focus on a defensive trapping array."

In the end, this female cultivator from the Outer Sea put on a pitiful face and began negotiating on the price.

"Mr. Lin, you cultivate a Water Attribute Technique, and this water attribute array can definitely exert stronger power. As for the price, it’s not that I am unwilling, it’s just that the price of materials has risen recently..."

Discussing arrays, Lin Chang’an shook his head and spoke bluntly, though he had a constant sense of ill-intention from her.

However, after multiple senses, he found nothing unusual, truly only at Core Formation Early Stage, and whether she had concealed anything else.

That was not much of his concern, since in the Immortal Cultivation Realm, who doesn’t hide a few tricks.

"Mr. Lin."

This charmingly mature female cultivator Ye, with inviting and alluring eyes, left Lin Chang’an speechless.

Finally classifying her as the type with shallow cultivation, seeking to rely on a relatively well-off Core Formation Late Stage Great Cultivator like him.

Such matters were too common in the Immortal Cultivation Realm.

There had been more than a few female cultivators approaching him over the years. Even the Four Seas Commerce Association had subtly entertained such thoughts.

Eventually, after negotiations, Lin Chang’an, upon receiving the deposit, once more faced hints from this charmingly mature female cultivator Ye.

Yet, he remained unmoved.

After leaving the island, Lin Chang’an headed towards the Five Dragons Island Market.

While meeting up with the Sword Servant, he also intended to purchase some materials for crafting arrays.

...

In a restaurant within the Five Dragons Island Market.

"Master, based on recent intelligence, there are a few aspects worth noting, and two major events. One is from half a year ago, where the Ghostly Domain seemed to stir, suspected to be residual waves from a Nascent Soul cultivator’s battle.

The second occurred four months ago when the Red Fire Sect was attacked by an unknown transformed Great Demon, rumored to be a demon that wielded poison, massacring the entire Red Fire Sect, and throughout the event, the old demon of Red Fire never appeared."

The Nascent Soul old demon didn’t show up, passively watching the sect’s dojo being destroyed, isn’t that an indication of an incident.

Saying this, the Sword Servant further lowered his voice, speaking solemnly:

"Some say it was the doing of Bihai Palace, while others suggest the old demon of Red Fire and the Water Nether Sect of the Sixteen Sea Suppression Sects had differences, now many cultivators in the Outer Sea are jittery.

It’s rumored that some loose cultivators or independent Nascent Soul cultivators in the Outer Sea seem to have reached a consensus, preparing to unite for mutual defense, simultaneously expressing no desire to get involved in any troubles..."

Listening to the Sword Servant’s intelligence, Lin Chang’an could not help but frown secretly; this Demon Beast Abyss truly was a tumultuous time.

"The Secret Realm hasn’t even opened, and a Nascent Soul cultivator has already died, isn’t that too exaggerated!"

Lin Chang’an couldn’t help but be alarmed; Nascent Soul cultivators weren’t mere cabbages.

In the Seven Kingdoms, it took a thousand years to produce a True Monarch Lu, a Nascent Soul cultivator.

Nascent Soul cultivators were already considered the top-tier combat power sitting at the table in the Immortal Cultivation Realm, and now one was gone, even the mountain gate was broken.

"No wonder upon my return, there are so many unfamiliar faces in the Five Dragons Island Sea."

Lin Chang’an sighed quietly, in the face of Outer Sea turmoil, those most affected were the lower-level weak cultivators.

Some people would rather flee to the perilous Heaven-Reaching Mist Sea than remain in their homeland, showing how chaotic the Outer Sea has become.

The Five Dragons Island Sea, being remote, still guarding a Ghostly Domain, was now considered one of the more stable among the seventy-two outer sea regions under Bihai Palace.

The mature female cultivator before was said to have fled from the sea region occupied by the old demon of Red Fire.

"This world is really getting more and more chaotic."

Afterward, Lin Chang’an also lost interest in staying at the restaurant, while collecting some data in the market, he also gathered some intelligence from various places.