Eternal Life: I Can Harvest Demon Beast Talents

Artifact Master Guo was the one who had repaired the hole burned into the cloth and silk Spiritual Artifact by the Red Sky Profound Flame, so Lin Changheng was confident entrusting this new job to him.

"Then I’ll be counting on you, Brother Guo."

Lin Changheng and Artifact Master Guo’s relationship had grown quite close over time, thanks to their frequent interactions and the mutual help they could offer each other.

"Just leave this to me and rest assured, Younger Brother Lin."

Artifact Master Guo was now a Tier Two Middle Grade Artifact Master as well, and he had even advanced earlier than Lin Changheng.

However, he was about a dozen years older than Lin Changheng.

He said this with a chuckle, casually placing the copper bowl he had just finished inspecting on the table.

But Artifact Master Guo didn’t ask about the item’s origins.

Because it was damaged, it most likely hadn’t been purchased, commissioned for refining, or received as a gift. After all, there were only so many ways to obtain a Spiritual Artifact, so the answer was practically obvious.

’He was able to kill the owner of a Tier Two Lower Grade Masterpiece Magical Artifact... Alchemist Lin’s cultivation...’

’Could he be at the Middle Stage Foundation Establishment?’

A thought popped into Artifact Master Guo’s mind, startling even himself. But fortunately, his Qi Cultivation Skill was impressive, and he showed no outward sign of it. His hearty smile just became a bit more fervent as he looked at Lin Changheng.

"Hehe, of course. Then I won’t disturb you any longer, Brother Guo."

Lin Changheng stood up and clasped his hands to take his leave. "If you need anything related to Alchemy in the future that I can help with, Brother Guo, just send me a message. I’ll still be in the Immortal City for the time being."

Artifact Master Guo rose to see him out. He nodded with a broad smile upon hearing the first half of the sentence, but the second half made him pause. "Younger Brother Lin, what do you mean by that? Are you planning on leaving Floating Immortal City?"

"That’s right."

Lin Changheng stopped in the courtyard and, seeing Artifact Master Guo’s astonishment, didn’t hide his intentions. "The Cave Mansion at the Immortal City’s Outer Lake is nice, and the Spirit Vein isn’t bad, but it’s too small and cramped..."

"Plus, I’m raising two Spirit Beasts, so there’s no room for them to move around. That’s why I’m planning to find a Spiritual Land to lease somewhere outside the city."

"If you’re raising Spirit Beasts, it is indeed a bit small. If it weren’t just my little grandson living with me, I’d be considering the same thing if I had a few more people."

Artifact Master Guo deeply agreed.

"Once I’ve settled on a specific address, I’ll send you a letter, Brother Guo, so we can stay in touch."

Lin Changheng intended for their relationship to continue, not to be broken off the moment he left.

"Of course, of course. If you haven’t decided on anything yet, Younger Brother Lin, why not consult Lü Tong? His connections in this area are quite good, and he has access to certain information and resources," Artifact Master Guo suggested.

"You’ve just reminded me. I’ll go trouble Mr. Lü about it later."

Lin Changheng had genuinely forgotten about Lü Tong, and he smiled at the thought.

The two chatted a bit longer and also set a time to pick up the artifact.

Originally, Artifact Master Guo had planned to take his time with the repair. But now that he heard Lin Changheng was moving, he offered to expedite the repair and refining process so as not to delay his plans.

This meant he was going to let Lin Changheng cut the line.

Lin Changheng was naturally grateful for this and thanked him again.

...

Before going to ask Lü Tong, Lin Changheng made a special trip around the Immortal City.

He wanted to gather information on Tier Two Spiritual Lands for rent outside the city walls.

It was better to have a basic understanding first.

Although his relationship with Lü Tong was currently good, he couldn’t rely on just one person to make decisions. After all, a single source of information could easily distort one’s judgment and lead to unknown outcomes.

After visiting a few brokerages, he found that they mostly had information on rental cave mansions within the Immortal City and rarely dealt with Spiritual Lands outside.

There were two options, but one was in a remote location and the other had a very poor Spirit Vein. Neither was within Lin Changheng’s range of consideration.

As he walked out of the brokerage, Lin Changheng suddenly had an idea.

He went directly to the Purple Extreme Sect’s garrison in the Immortal City.

Because he held a token and often came here to send letters to Mo Zhaoli, the personnel stationed there had become familiar with Lin Changheng’s face and would greet him with a smile.

"Li Xiaoyou, I was wondering if your esteemed garrison here in the Immortal City handles the Upper Sect’s external Spiritual Land leasing business?"

Standing before Lin Changheng was a disciple at the Eighth Layer Qi Cultivation who was guarding the gate.

He had probably taken a sect mission; many batches of guards had already been rotated through this post.

"Elder Lin!"

Looking at the famous Alchemist Lin, a Foundation Establishment Cultivator in the Immortal City, who was smiling at him and asking a question so amicably, the disciple still felt an overwhelming sense of being flattered.

In the Cultivation Realm, while status was important, strength was fundamental.

Position was also dependent on strength.

The Li Disciple immediately clasped his hands in salute and said without hesitation, "Yes, we do. The Spiritual Land leasing business isn’t just handled in the Immortal City; it’s also available in some of the larger Marketplaces."

"I see. I wonder if you could lead the way and make an introduction for me?"

Lin Changheng nodded with a smile. After all, he usually only came here to send letters and paid no mind to anything else, nor had he ever interacted with the people in charge.

The person in charge might not know who he was, which was why Lin Changheng made the suggestion; it was always easier to get things done with an acquaintance.

’Even if my own reputation isn’t enough, what about Li’Er’s? She is, after all, at the Middle Stage Foundation Establishment in the Purple Extreme Sect. Borrowing her name for a small matter like this shouldn’t be a big problem.’

"Alright! This way, Elder Lin."

The Li Disciple agreed readily, looking honored to do so.

The two entered the courtyard together and walked into a hall.

"Steward Shangguan, this is Alchemist Lin from the Immortal City. He is also a close friend of Junior Martial Uncle Mo from our sect."

The Li Disciple entered, bowed directly, and then introduced Lin Changheng to an old man with a brandy nose.

"Oh?"

Steward Shangguan was lying in a rocking chair with his legs propped up on a table, feigning sleep. He was gently rocking back and forth, looking completely at ease and content.

He was clearly at Early Stage Foundation Establishment Cultivation.

Hearing this, he looked up and glanced at the smiling Lin Changheng. He chuckled, rose to his feet, and didn’t put on any airs. "Alchemist Lin, is it? I’ve long heard of you, but I never imagined that Alchemist Lin would have such a deep friendship with Junior Sister Mo."

"In my early years, I studied Alchemy under Ink Master, so Zhao Li and I have known each other since we were children. Our friendship is naturally deep."

Lin Changheng had already planned to use Li’Er’s name, so he offered the explanation with a smile.

’But inwardly, he was scoffing. ’Junior Sister Mo? The next time you see Mo Zhaoli, you’ll probably have to change your tune and call her ’Senior Sister Mo’!’’

There was an unwritten rule in the Cultivation Realm.

Cultivation came first. With the exception of family or members of the same master’s lineage, seniority and rank were determined by one’s cultivation level.

"I see. So you’re childhood sweethearts, then."

Steward Shangguan’s expression clearly changed. He became much more enthusiastic, even winking suggestively at Lin Changheng.

Clearly, with Mo Zhaoli as a connection, Lin Changheng was no longer considered a complete outsider.

"That may be so, but the pursuit of the Dao comes first."

Lin Changheng didn’t deny it, but he also didn’t entertain the gossipy topic.

"I wonder, is Alchemist Lin here today to lease a Spirit Land Cave Mansion?"

Steward Shangguan, having been able to reach the Foundation Establishment Stage through cultivation, was naturally a smart man. He directly stated Lin Changheng’s purpose.

"Indeed. I have come to trouble you about this very matter."

Lin Changheng nodded.

"Junior Martial Uncle Shangguan, Elder Lin, this junior still has duties to attend to, so I’ll take my leave now."

The Li Disciple, seeing that the two had gotten to the main topic, knew his part was over and tactfully excused himself.

Steward Shangguan barely lifted his eyelids and simply nodded, putting on the dignified air of a Foundation Establishment Cultivator.

"Take care, Li Xiaoyou," Lin Changheng responded with a smile.

The Li Disciple left with a smile, and Lin Changheng proceeded to explain his basic requirements for the rental cave mansion.

This included the Spirit Vein’s level, independence, privacy, and sufficient space.

"Let me think."

Hearing his requirements, Steward Shangguan began to pace around the hall, frowning in thought.

Lin Changheng waited patiently and quietly.

「After a long moment.」

"There are, in fact, a few Spiritual Lands that meet Alchemist Lin’s requirements..."

Steward Shangguan began.

But Lin Changheng knew from his tone that a "but" was sure to follow.

Sure enough.

"But..."

"Two of them have some trouble, even risks, due to issues with the previous owners and some hidden matters. I wouldn’t recommend them."