Eternal Life from Talisman Painting-Chapter 198 - 142: Incognito Master Yao

The beast tide is imminent, and no one can say for sure when it will explode.

Moreover, with the black market thriving right now, he doesn't need to hunt demon beasts for the time being. Instead, he can spend this time cultivating this divine technique.

"Other powerful spells and divine techniques aren't as convenient as this one."

Although Huang Shaohai didn't provide him with any technical value, the foundation of sect cultivators is still considerable.

After carefully discerning many spells and divine techniques, he found that in terms of both power and potential, the Giant Sword Technique was undoubtedly the most suitable.

The Giant Sword Technique is used by many Golden Core cultivators and even Nascent Soul cultivators.

"It's not just the current beast tide turmoil, but also the secret realm that will appear in a dozen years. Mastering this divine technique to a certain extent also gives me more assurance."

Lin Chang'an continued with his monotonous yet enjoyable days.

Alchemy, talisman painting, cultivation, practicing divine spells, and regularly purchasing some jade scrolls to increase his understanding of the Immortal Cultivation Realm.

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[Life Span: 74/245]

This year, Lin Chang'an is seventy-four years old.

Inside a shop in the East District of Celestial Profound City's black market.

This month, Old Hu, who is overseeing the black market, showed a bright smile when he saw the figure wearing a bamboo hat.

"Pill Master, you're really punctual, not wasting a single moment."

Besides Old Hu, there were also two Qi Refining Perfection cultivators, who were obviously nervous and excited.

"Is it these two?"

Lin Chang'an used the Phantom Mask to disguise himself as the mana aura of this Pill Master. Not to mention Old Hu, even Fake Pill cultivators without special abilities couldn't see through it.

"Greetings, Elder Pill Master!"

The two people bowed respectfully, and Old Hu laughed heartily:

"Mr. Pill Master, these are the two young friends."

The Pill Master disguised by Lin Chang'an looked indifferent. After a slight nod, he spoke hoarsely:

"If so, you should understand the rules."

"Yes! We understand naturally, these are our Foundation Establishment materials."

The two Qi Refining cultivators respectfully took out the Foundation Establishment materials, and after Lin Chang'an checked them and confirmed there was no mistake, he nodded with satisfaction.

Then he waved his hand, collecting all the Foundation Establishment materials and fees into his storage bag.

In the eager eyes of the two cultivators, Lin Chang'an smiled calmly and brought out six jade bottles with a gesture.

Four of the jade bottles landed in Old Hu's hands.

"Two genuine Foundation Establishment Pills, check them carefully. If there's no mistake, leave through the secret path of the shop here in the black market.

As long as you two are not exposed, no one dares to make a move."

Looking at the Foundation Establishment Pills in the jade bottles, the hands of the two Qi Refining Perfection cultivators couldn't help but tremble with excitement: "Thank you, Senior, we will certainly remember this."

Lin Chang'an naturally understood the excitement of the two Qi Refining cultivators.

And looking at the four Foundation Establishment Pills in his hand, Old Hu smiled broadly and clasped his hands together:

"Mr. Pill Master, don't worry, these four Foundation Establishment Pills in the store will be sold without losing a fraction."

This scene was also staged for the other two to see, and at this moment, the two were also shocked and eager in their hearts.

The black market has a background that connects the heavens and immense capabilities.

Then Old Hu waved to the two and said: "Two young friends, come with me, you will leave from different entrances.

Here's a suggestion, don't expose the Foundation Establishment Pills, and it's best to close up quickly for a breakthrough."

"Yes! Thank you, Senior."

"Oh, right, there are some Foundation Establishment experiences available for purchase at my shop."

"Ah!?" The two were stunned, but thinking that they had invested all their wealth into the Foundation Establishment Pills,

they bit their lips and decided to buy the Foundation Establishment experience notes to increase their chances of success.

After the business transaction was completed, just as the Pill Master Lin Chang'an had disguised himself as was about to turn and leave, Old Hu cheerfully called out to him.

"Hey hey, Mr. Pill Master, do you still have any Tier Two elixirs that enhance cultivation?"

Looking at Old Hu, Lin Chang'an said in surprise, "Mr. Hu, don't you usually avoid using elixirs to enhance cultivation?"

"Not for me, but for my friend's son, who just established his Foundation a couple of years ago, but his cultivation is somewhat shallow. With the unrest of the demon beasts outside recently."

Facing Old Hu's familiar demeanor with anyone, Lin Chang'an shook his head speechlessly, but he raised his hand, and three jade bottles appeared.

"One pill per jade bottle, all lower-grade Tier Two elixirs, priced as usual."

"Oh, Mr. Pill Master, given our relationship, can't it be a bit cheaper?"

"The black market benefits granted by Mr. Lin gave me less than ten percent. Do you think I can make it cheaper?"

The hoarse rhetorical question from the Pill Master left Old Hu speechless. He thought to himself, Lin brother really has a heart of stone.

For a Tier Two middle-grade Pill Master, given less than ten percent of the benefits.

However, since the Pill Master didn't want to show himself or invest, receiving less than ten percent was normal.

"Alright, alright, Mr. Pill Master, remember to leave some for me in the future if you have these elixirs."

"Mhm."

After the transaction, the Pill Master Lin Chang'an had disguised himself as left, while Old Hu remained in the black market.

A middle-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator, no ruffians dare to cause trouble in the black market.

The cultivators who come to the black market may mostly be ruthless outside, but they understand the word 'rules' best.

Here, even just the monthly stall fees accumulated can provide them a decent income.

Looking at the prosperity of the black market, Lin Chang'an was filled with countless emotions.

Once upon a time, when he came to the black market, he was one of the many, carefully hiding his identity.

And now, how many years have passed, and he has become the puppet master behind a black market.

This made Lin Chang'an feel a sense of impermanence, who could have predicted his future successes.

One should not overestimate oneself, nor underestimate oneself too much.

"Unknowingly, I've grown to this stage."

Then, Lin Chang'an took a Dust Avoidance Pill and disappeared into the black market.

The Dust Avoidance Pill can erase the aura within a cultivator's body, a detail he noticed after being targeted by Huang Shaohai last time.

Some auras can only be sensed by certain special demon beasts.

But the Dust Avoidance Pill can cleanse the cultivator's own aura.

Since the purge of Tribulation Cultivators in Celestial Profound City last time, countless loose cultivators became aware of the methods of Tribulation Cultivators, leading to the Dust Avoidance Pill gaining popularity.

...

With the increasingly frequent riots of demon beasts in the Cloud Mist Mountain Range, even a few flying demon beasts hovered over Celestial Profound City recently.

Although they were eventually killed or scared away, it still unsettled people.

For a time, Celestial Profound City was accompanied by rampant and escalating rumors. The entire Immortal City became panicked.

Sayings like Master Lu, the Black Tortoise of Words, is reaching the end of his life span, and hasn't been seen for several years, etc.

Some loose cultivators dare to take risks, but those with family and clan often have no choice.

Countless cultivators are preparing to abandon their legacies and seek routes to other places.

Although the spiritual energy there can't compare to Celestial Profound City, overall, it seems more stable.

Some dare to fight, while others seek stability.

Inside a cave residence.

"Congratulations, Brother Lin."

Zhou Bingyun, with a big smile, came with Spirit Feeding Pills for nurturing spirit pets, and Lin Chang'an nodded while smiling.

"Miss Zhou, my behind-the-scenes black market business can't compare to the Zhou Family's enterprise."

This he said honestly, as in recent years, the Zhou Family has thrived tremendously with their unique Beast Taming brand.

Meanwhile, they are also tightly connected to Celestial Profound City.

"That's different, Brother Lin. You've made it by yourself, while our Zhou Family has relied on the family assets accumulated by our ancestors over generations.

Then, with luck, we caught the favorable winds of Celestial Profound City, and only then did we rise."

The Zhou Family's expansion hasn't made Zhou Bingyun overconfident. Instead, she soberly recognizes that the Zhou Family's achievements today rely on certain things.

In this, Lin Chang'an could deeply relate, as he too caught the favorable winds of Celestial Profound City, allowing him to rise.

Many cultivators are like this, as aptitude, perception, and perseverance are one thing, but sometimes, if luck isn't on your side, achieving Foundation Establishment in a small market is extremely difficult.

"The Zhou Family now has five Foundation Establishment cultivators, and it probably won't be long before there's another female Foundation Establishment cultivator, right?"

Lin Chang'an looked at Zhou Bingyun with a deep meaning in his eyes; he had watched this girl grow along the way.

She knows when to advance and retreat, understands boundaries, and ordinary people usually wouldn't have the mindset to polish themselves for a few more years even after reaching the Qi Refining Perfection Realm.

"Brother Lin, don't tease me. Foundation Establishment isn't that simple."

Zhou Bingyun, although she has a middle-grade Spirit Root, felt uncertain when mentioning this matter. Her visit this time was also for this reason.