Eternal Life from Talisman Painting-Chapter 282 - 176: A Family Is Not Made Overnight

Back then, Lin Chang’an naturally noticed this point.

"Indeed, the Zhou Family was quite foresighted. Although you established your own household, the industries managed by the Li Family and the spirit fields still rely on the Zhou Family.

It’s not much different from being in the Zhou Family. You just have more freedom, while the Zhou Family operates as one, even using you to inspire their clansmen."

These large clans are not so agreeable without reason.

Unless it benefits them. 𝑓𝘳𝘦𝑒𝑤𝑒𝘣𝘯ℴ𝘷𝘦𝓁.𝑐𝑜𝑚

"Perhaps the Zhou Family anticipated this situation long ago. Back then, the young lady even tried to persuade my mother."

Thinking about it now, Li Yifan forced a bitter smile. Establishing an Immortal Cultivation Clan is far from something that can rely on himself alone or just a little resource.

No rules, no standards. The so-called Li Family was in chaos from the start.

In just a few years, with only this many members, it had already exhausted him entirely.

Lin Chang’an naturally noticed Li Yifan’s fatigue and sighed softly, comforting him:

"Yifan, whether it’s your character or the foundation of the Li Family, you are entirely unqualified to establish an Immortal Cultivation Clan. Look at your Uncle Shen, he understands this and has lived much more relaxed over the years."

If given the chance, wouldn’t Shen Lie want to establish an Immortal Cultivation Clan?

Of course he would want to!

But there are so many aspects that need addressing, far more than a single Foundation Establishment Cultivator can resolve.

"Uncle Lin, I plan to move out with my mother and a few brothers."

This time, Li Yifan has recognized reality, and simultaneously, his father Li Erniu, after this incident, naturally has no face to bring up the Li Family anymore.

Seeing Li Yifan’s decision, Lin Chang’an couldn’t help but show a pleased smile and nod.

"Not bad, you are stronger than your father in this regard."

Erniu, when first entering the Immortal Cultivation Realm, had the mindset of a small farmer, content with a wife and children to lead a stable life.

However, as his cultivation improved, and especially after Li Yifan established his foundation, this son-in-law status became shackles he longed to escape from.

After breaking free, he was zealously eager to bring honor to the family and establish an Immortal Cultivation Clan.

Ultimately, it was still the mindset of a small farmer, just now emboldened by growth.

But he never considered all that is required for an Immortal Cultivation Clan.

"Uncle Lin, actually, I have personal feelings regarding this Foundation Establishment Pill. I wanted to save it for my child, but the Foundation Establishment Pill is only a Tier Two elixir, and over decades, its efficacy might fade."

Li Yifan had the utmost respect for this Uncle Lin, as he had received little guidance from his father since he was young, but Uncle Lin occasionally imparted wisdom to him.

"So you decided to leave the Foundation Establishment Pill for your brother, hoping another Foundation Establishment cultivator might emerge, so you can support each other in the future, right?"

Lin Chang’an nodded with a smile regarding Li Yifan’s mindset.

It was like the relationship between him and Yun Yao, having a trustworthy companion to mutually support.

Back then, when he helped Yun Yao establish her foundation, Yun Yao also assisted him in return.

Such kinship among relatives like Li Yifan’s, in the volatile Immortal Cultivation Realm, becomes even more close-knit.

"Yes."

Li Yifan smiled openly without any concealment.

The two talked a lot. Li Yifan’s sincerity reminded Lin Chang’an of the early days with Erniu.

But now, Erniu has changed, or perhaps, people do change.

Just like himself, who once only thought of establishing a foundation, but once established, greedily desired Core Formation.

"Uncle Lin, henceforth, there is no Li Family. I am just Li Yifan, and my future children will also carry the Li surname. With my Foundation Establishment Realm cultivation, I can adequately protect my family for stable cultivation."

Beneath Li Yifan’s honest smile, Lin Chang’an nodded approvingly.

With Li Yifan around, Erniu can live a stable life; why entertain impractical thoughts?

After receiving so many opportunities, hasn’t he also been proceeding cautiously and steadily? To suddenly want to become rich in one go, such ideas are unrealistic.

"An Immortal Cultivation Clan cannot be established overnight."

Later on, Lin Chang’an, Shen Lie, and Wei Buyi left.

Afterward, it was heard that the cultivator who stole the Foundation Establishment Pill failed to breakthrough,

and attempted to flee Celestial Profound City out of fear. However, many people preferred to give face to Li Yifan, the Foundation Establishment cultivator.

The person was directly delivered to Li Yifan’s residence, reportedly ending up signing a contract of servitude with his family as a slave to repay the consequence of stealing the Foundation Establishment Pill.

Erniu no longer had his former vigor, dispirited and never mentioned establishing an Immortal Cultivation Clan again.

The disputes among the numerous concubines and many children at home already wearied him mentally and physically.

He wanted to ask Yifan for resources, but Li Yifan said he himself once started as an apprentice in the Zhou Family, cultivating the spirit fields.

Moreover, he too has offspring, and several siblings of the same parents needing support at crucial moments.

Helplessly, the offspring of Erniu’s concubines could only subsist under the Zhou Family’s industries.

Without burdens, Li Yifan felt much relaxed, finally able to take a breather and cultivate steadily.

And that concubine, too, was divorced by Erniu, becoming a slave along with her brother’s family, working in the Zhou Family’s spirit field, a lifetime to repay the consequence of stealing the Foundation Establishment Pill.

...

Cave Mansion.

"Brother Lin, here’s the Vessel-Protecting Pill you needed."

In the pavilion, Yun Yao returned with the materials Lin Chang’an had previously asked her about.

Upon seeing this, Lin Chang’an couldn’t help but smile and cupped his hands in gratitude:

"Mr. Yun, this truly is a trouble for you. These Tier Two Upper Grade Vessel-Protecting Pills are rather rare, hard to come by even in Duo Bao Tower and Treasures Tower."

Lin Chang’an required the Vessel-Protecting Pill to attempt to cultivate the ’Sword Shadow Following Heart’ divine technique.

Although Yun Yao didn’t know the specifics, she vaguely guessed, given Lin Chang’an’s current cultivation, necessitating this elixir.

It must be for cultivating a rather rare divine technique.

"Brother Lin, this bottle contains only seven Vessel-Protecting Pills. Inside the Divine Sect, many secret techniques and divine techniques exist, causing significant damage to the meridians, hence the creation of this elixir."

Facing Yun Yao’s concern, Lin Chang’an nodded with a light laugh:

"Don’t worry, if it doesn’t work, I wouldn’t foolishly force it. After all, I still plan on Core Formation."

This divine technique, Sword Shadow Following Heart, at its initial stage, imposes high demands on meridians.

Lin Chang’an possesses a Self-Healing Body, hence isn’t afraid of meridian damage, but if the meridians can’t stably withstand, the divine technique can’t be cultivated successfully.

Thus, he required the elixir to aid cultivation.

Once cultivated, it would be an additional ace up his sleeve.

Afterward, the two discussed Erniu, prompting Yun Yao to shake her head.

"I know about this. Erniu is truly getting more confused the older he gets."

Their friendship was genuine, but it hadn’t reached parent-child levels.

Even Lin Chang’an, the one closest to Erniu, shared this sentiment.

"Brother Lin, do you think people all change?"

Due to Li Erniu’s issues, Yun Yao couldn’t help but feel somewhat sentimental at her age.

Though still young for a Foundation Establishment cultivator, for an ordinary Qi Refining cultivator, life was nearing its end.

"People naturally change, just like you and me did back then, but we held firm against our internal greed."

"At Erniu’s age, desiring to plan for his descendants is understandable, yet he forgot Yifan was bearing it all."

Lin Chang’an shook his head lightly with a smile.

"Yes, they’ve all aged; back then, among everyone, only you and I aspired for the Immortal Path."

Seeing Yun Yao’s sentimentality, Lin Chang’an, however, cast thoughts of Erniu out of his mind, smiling broadly at Yun Yao.

"Do you think two isn’t enough?"

Yun Yao was momentarily surprised and then realized something, the smile instantly spreading across her face.

"More than enough. In this treacherous Immortal Cultivation Realm, having someone by your side throughout the journey, it’s indeed fortunate."

In their mutual gaze, everything was spoken without words.

...

In the cave mansion.

Lin Chang’an held the bottle of Vessel-Protecting Pills, his eyes flickering.

"Though Core Formation is still distant for me, it’s imperative to start planning early."

Whether it’s obtaining the Core Formation Spiritual Object or cultivating the Three-Turns Condensation Pill Secret Technique, such resources aren’t available in Yue Kingdom or even the Seven Kingdoms.

The Seven Kingdoms are simply too barren.

Even Blood Evil True Monarch and Master Lu journeyed to Demon Beast Abyss to attain Core Formation, much less himself.

"Demon Beast Abyss, once my cultivation reaches late-stage Foundation Establishment, going there is inevitable. But given its nickname ’Sea of Ten Thousand Demons’, it’s bound to be perilous."

Therefore, Lin Chang’an prepared to cultivate this divine technique early, as an additional means of self-preservation can never be wrong.