Eternal Life from Talisman Painting-Chapter 108 - 107: Yue Kingdom’s New Situation
Celestial Profound City.
The Li Huo Palace retreated, leaving behind only some shops and resources of the Profound Sound Pavilion, and their original forces began to withdraw.
From now on, the first Loose Cultivator, Master Lu of the Black Turtle Sect, became the true master of this Celestial Profound Immortal City.
"Mr. Lin, are these people out of their minds, daring to make trouble, only to end up as someone else’s bounty before they could even escape Celestial Profound City."
Chen Qing looked enviously at some cultivators in the distance, who luckily encountered tribulation cultivators causing chaos, with a predictable outcome.
"Mr. Lin, I actually managed to get a reward of a hundred acres of spirit field."
When it was Chen Qing’s turn to see his rewards, he couldn’t help but burst with excitement.
But Lin Chang’an, watching this scene unfold, cast a subtle glance at the other excited figures behind him.
"These policies of Celestial Profound City must be designed to retain these Loose Cultivators."
The Foundation Establishment cultivators, burdened by family, were given spirit fields as rewards.
They say they’ve been given spirit fields, yet they still need to pay part of the yield annually.
But for the Loose Cultivators who usually have no foundation, this was tantamount to giving them a place to settle.
"So, it’s Mr. Lin."
When it came to Lin Chang’an’s turn, the reception was hosted by the old man of the Feng surname from the previous auction, who was noticeably surprised to see him.
He then respectfully took out a jade token, and transmitted a message:
"Mr. Lin, this was specifically instructed by the lady, she said if you came, to give you this jade token, from now on, all high-level resources of the Treasures Tower in Celestial Profound City are open to you.
Also, the Fengle Auction will not charge you any fees."
Upon hearing the old man of the Feng surname, a hint of surprise flashed in Lin Chang’an’s eyes, feeling secretly shocked in his heart.
It seems that Su Miao Yin really saw through his disguise.
However, upon further thought, when he sold the array disc, he considered it might expose his identity.
After all, his actions fully aligned with those of a stable Ascetic, who wishes to avoid exposing his identity and causing trouble.
To Celestial Profound City, he was an ally.
"Many thanks to Mr. Feng and also to Fairy Su."
Lin Chang’an accepted the jade token with a smile, cupping his hands, though the latter part was whispered telepathically.
Their secret conversation was unbeknownst to others.
"Mr. Lin, as the area you oversee is stable, would you like to exchange for cultivation resources or spirit fields?"
Looking at what could be exchanged, Lin Chang’an did not hesitate, smilingly cupped his hands, and said:
"Exchange it for spirit fields, I can hire some cultivators to cultivate them later."
Exchanging for cultivation resources might be appealing to ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivators.
But his identity as a Tier Two Talisman Master made these insignificant.
However, a hundred acres of spirit fields provide a long-term stream of resources.
"Good."
The old man of the Feng surname nodded with a smile, clearly, Celestial Profound City favored this kind of exchange for spirit fields.
Anyone wanting spirit fields, whether settling with family or wishing for stable cultivation life as an Ascetic, is welcome here.
Such people are likable no matter where they go.
"Brother Lin also exchanged for a hundred acres of spirit fields, truly delightful and congratulatory."
Seeing Lin Chang’an exchange for the spirit fields, Chen Qing’s expression was a bit moved but quickly realized their relationship was not that close and smiled, stepping forward to offer congratulations.
Lin Chang’an was undoubtedly aware of Chen Qing’s interest.
Though Chen Qing was a Foundation Establishment cultivator, he had many family members under him.
Some of his family members with poor aptitude could be tenants.
But Lin Chang’an did not follow suit; instead, he smiled and cupped his hands: "Congratulations to you too, Celestial Profound City is finally stabilizing."
Chen Qing nodded with a smile. Though Lin Chang’an had no family burden, he was not without some close friends.
For this minor matter, he would not incur dislike.
Compared to that, befriending a Tier Two Talisman Master is more valuable.
...
Celestial Profound City was bustling, especially with Sect forces withdrawing, leaving behind significant unused resources.
Not to mention Loose Cultivators, even small families from neighboring countries were tempted by this scene.
Most Foundation Establishment cultivators exchanged for spirit fields and prepared to bring their families over.
After all, Loose Cultivators like Lin Chang’an, who roam alone without ties, were rare.
Though the Yue Kingdom was chaotic, spirit fields provided a foundation, especially with Celestial Profound City’s new establishment in need of people.
Providing help in dire situations surpasses mere icing on the cake.
Now with such a gap within Celestial Profound City, it’s better than being exploited under those Major Sects.
The spirit field resource lands previously held by Li Huo Palace and Profound Sound Pavilion are now the most attractive spots in Celestial Profound City.
Many Loose Cultivators even considered, regardless of wandering everywhere, that staying here would be better than residing under big clan rule.
"With such measures in place, Celestial Profound City might indeed become the fourth great force in the Yue Kingdom."
Walking along and observing the new vitality of Celestial Profound City, Lin Chang’an nodded silently.
Though everyone understood that Master Lu was strengthening his forces, the allure of inclusion was hard to resist.
The Sect forces were significant, yet Loose Cultivators like them could only be outsiders.
In Celestial Profound City, they were insiders.
Everyone knew the choice to make.
Previously, there were no choices.
"Inviting Loose Cultivators from across the land, surely Loose Cultivators from Yue Kingdom and even neighboring countries will flock here."
As a former Loose Cultivator himself, Lin Chang’an understood well the allure Celestial Profound City offered to them.
"Master Lu is not simple at all, no wonder he still thrives after hundreds of years."
Even Lin Chang’an felt envious; reaching this point from a mere Loose Cultivator wasn’t achieved by luck alone.
Mindset and methods were indispensable.
"But the changing landscape of Yue Kingdom should allow some time for stability."
Lin Chang’an calculated quietly, though Divine Sword Sect and Li Huo Palace were influential, Celestial Profound City and Profound Sound Pavilion were no pushovers.
"While conflicts and secret struggles won’t cease, the major forces will observe for a while."
Or, they might wait for Master Lu to decline.
After all, at over five hundred years, time favored Divine Sword Sect and Li Huo Palace.
"Hopefully, I’ll have ample time for cultivation."
[Lifespan: 58/210]
[Skills: Tier Two Lower Grade Talisman Master (Proficient 89/500), Tier One Upper Grade Pill Master (Grandmaster 1962/5000)]
Looking at the progress in his talisman and alchemy skills, Lin Chang’an felt a rare ease.
"I need to resume practicing alchemy skills, aiming for early breakthrough to Tier Two, which will aid cultivation."
Lin Chang’an was clear about his future plans. With poor spirit root aptitude, medicinal aid was necessary to keep pace.
In truth, his self-healing body was better suited for a body technique, but he lacked time and resources for it now.
He couldn’t afford to slack in even one moment of cultivation.
Thinking this, Lin Chang’an couldn’t help looking in the direction of Profound Sound Peak, eyes filled with envy.
"Celestial Spirit Root, an aptitude that scarcely appears in the Yue Kingdom once in several hundred years, is truly enviable."
With Celestial Spirit Root, there were no bottlenecks in cultivation up to the Core Formation Realm.
While countless cultivators in the Yue Kingdom remained stuck at Qi Refining Third Layer, forever unable to breakthrough.
...
Just as Lin Chang’an was about to return to his long-unvisited cave residence, a familiar voice suddenly called from behind.
"Lin... Big Brother."
Lin Chang’an was startled, turning his head to find a pale-faced female cultivator looking at him.
Though she was of unremarkable appearance, the familiar voice and mana aura told him otherwise.
"Yun Yao! Why didn’t you leave!?"
It was clearly Yun Yao, but as a disciple of Li Huo Palace, her lingering presence here shocked Lin Chang’an.
However, Yun Yao’s face was ashen, clutching her chest with a trace of pain.
"I..."
