Eternal Life from Talisman Painting-Chapter 110 - 108: Secret Technique [Nascent Condensation Formulas]
"Thank you, Brother Lin, for taking care of me these days. I will never forget it."
Indeed, Yun Yao’s true nature is still that of a daring and gallant figure, never shying away from her actions; all her previous demeanor was merely a giant stone weighing down on her heart.
"Mr. Yun, you’re too kind."
Within the pavilion, Yun Yao smiled openly, raising her tea as a substitute for wine to toast him.
Meanwhile, the Cyan-Horned Bull by the side spun its large copper bell-like eyes, looking at Yun Yao in a flattering manner, while still chewing on Spirit Grass.
Witnessing this scene, Yun Yao gave a sweet smile, then took out a Spirit Fruit from her storage bag to feed the Cyan-Horned Bull.
"Brother Lin, this time my life is entirely owed to you."
Yun Yao suddenly pulled out seven or eight storage bags from the side of her high boots, making Lin Chang’an widen his eyes in surprise.
Whoever taught her this habit, ingeniously concealed storage bags here, and the quantity...
Yun Yao must have taken advantage of the chaos and looted the True Treasure Tower.
Seeing Lin Chang’an’s astonished eyes, Yun Yao, with a frank and genuine personality, smiled indifferently.
"I recall, Brother Lin, you once said to always be well-prepared, so naturally, I had to prepare several storage bags.
For the life-saving grace, I have nothing to repay you with; observing that Brother Lin is currently a Tier Two Rune Master and lacks nothing else, I have a Secret Technique to offer."
So it turns out this habit was learned from him.
One Jade Scroll flew out from the storage bag, Lin Chang’an carefully held it in his hand, and the front page of the Jade Scroll showed three prominent characters.
"Nascent Condensation Formulas"
"What is this?"
Yun Yao gently brushed the azure silk by her ear, speaking softly, "Rest assured, Brother Lin, this Secret Technique originated from the Profound Yin Demon Sect and is currently circulating among the higher-ups of the Three Major Sects. Though not extremely vital, I’m sure it will be of help to you."
Not merely helpful!
With just a cursory glance, Lin Chang’an realized the uniqueness of this Secret Technique.
By refining one’s own Mana through spiritual objects sharing the same attribute with one’s cultivation technique, it also has the effect of purifying impurities and pill poison.
This is entirely a high-level auxiliary cultivation Secret Technique.
"Brother Lin, the most challenging aspect of this Secret Technique is finding spiritual objects with the same attribute, among which the core of a Core Formation Cultivator training in the same cultivation technique is best, with a demon core of the same attribute being second.
Of course, these spiritual objects are extremely hard to find, and they are mostly replaced with Tier Three spiritual objects or Tier Two Demon Beast cores."
Listening to Yun Yao’s calm words, Lin Chang’an secretly trembled; indeed, a Secret Technique originated from the Demon Dao, utterly peculiar.
However, for Yun Yao and others, the purification of Mana might be most alluring, but for him, the ability to purify impurities and cleanse pill poison was even more appealing.
Especially since he intended to rely on pills long-term in the future.
"There is indeed such a Secret Technique."
Upon first hearing of this Secret Technique, Lin Chang’an couldn’t help but exclaim in admiration, no wonder these sects and major clans have stood firm for hundreds or even thousands of years.
Their profound foundations far outweigh the gap bridged by occasional opportunities for ordinary loose cultivators.
Right in front of Lin Chang’an, Yun Yao further activated the Secret Technique, gently parting her delicate lips as a pearl emitting cold air floated out.
"This is the Tier Three spiritual object, the Ice Soul Pearl, which matches the attributes of the Gui Water Demonic Skill I cultivate..."
After Yun Yao released her spiritual object, Lin Chang’an secretly activated his Spiritual Eye, carefully observing the Ice Soul Pearl before him.
Upon touching it with his fingers, the chilling cold pierced to the bone, further lowering the temperature within the pavilion.
The black sediment inside the Ice Soul Pearl should be the body’s impurities and pill poison.
Recalling the Ancient Cultivation Technique he obtained, Lin Chang’an couldn’t help but sigh and shake his head.
Opportunities are opportunities, but they must be transformed into strength.
The cultivators who created this Ancient Cultivation Technique hadn’t considered that future practitioners might lack talent, without measures to enhance attributes or speed up cultivation.
His current achievements are entirely due to his own hard work and extraordinary talent.
"Thank you, Mr. Yun."
Having witnessed this Secret Technique, Lin Chang’an couldn’t help but express his gratitude.
This Secret Technique is far more beneficial to him now than anything else.
This is exactly what he needs most at present.
"Brother Lin, you’re too kind."
Retrieving the Ice Soul Pearl, swallowing it back into her abdomen, Yun Yao gently shook her head.
"This Secret Technique is nothing significant; the difficulty lies in finding the spiritual objects, and after all, these spiritual objects are consumables."
Upon hearing Yun Yao’s words, Lin Chang’an fell silent.
For loose cultivators, the lack of technique is the biggest obstacle.
Loose cultivators are unafraid to risk their lives, yet dread having no direction.
"Mr. Yun, what you are!?"
Only seeing Yun Yao softly laugh, she slowly put on a mask artifact in front of him, her appearance changing back to a plain look.
"Brother Lin, my injuries have mostly healed, and since Celestial Profound City doesn’t exclude outsiders like me, I won’t stay here to bother you any longer."
Seeing that Yun Yao was ready to leave, Lin Chang’an did not persuade her to stay, only giving her some Tier Two protective talismans before she left.
Everyone has their own path, and Yun Yao has hers too.
Finally, Lin Chang’an raised his teacup, using tea as a substitute for wine, softly wishing her a long-lasting Immortal Dao.
At sunset, only Lin Chang’an remained in the pavilion.
And the Cyan-Horned Bull lying by the pond, with eyes as large as bronze bells, forlornly watching the disappearing figure.
In the heart of the Cyan-Horned Bull, this cultivator is quite generous, giving only high-level spirit fruits and spirit grasses.
"Yun Yao."
Under the sunset, Lin Chang’an looked down at the jade scroll in his hand in the pavilion.
The elegant handwriting on the jade scroll carries a sharp edge, each stroke imbued with a killing intent, which let Lin Chang’an know that Yun Yao probably wrote it herself.
"In the Immortal Cultivation Realm, one still needs to be cautious."
Regarding Yun Yao’s careful thoughts, Lin Chang’an merely smiled calmly.
If from the start he had harbored ill intentions, at most he could only obtain the storage pouch on Yun Yao.
This secret method was also personally copied by Yun Yao only after her injuries had mostly healed.
...
"Nascent Condensation Formulas, although this secret method’s capabilities are singular, one cannot deny the brilliance of these predecessors."
Inside his cave, while delving into the details, Lin Chang’an couldn’t help but exclaim in admiration.
This secret technique takes a different approach, using spiritual objects superior to the cultivator’s own to purify mana, thereby achieving the effect of accelerating cultivation.
He also sighed at what constitutes the foundation of a sect or a great clan.
"It’s just that these spiritual objects are hard to find; the Ice Soul Pearl Yun Yao used before is a Tier Three spiritual object."
Upon seeing that practicing this secret method requires the aid of spiritual objects, Lin Chang’an secretly frowned. Such Tier Three spiritual objects are not something he can easily obtain.
He cultivates Wood Attribute Techniques, so naturally, he needs Wood Attribute spiritual objects.
Even at the Treasures Tower, such spiritual objects are extremely rare, usually found at auctions.
"Looks like I’ll have to use Tier Two demon beast crystal cores as a substitute for now."
For him, Tier Two spiritual objects are relatively easier to acquire.
Especially the crystal cores of Tier Two demon beasts, though Wood Attribute ones are somewhat rare by comparison.
"The most pressing matter now is to find a spiritual object and cultivate this secret method."
His alchemy skills still need some time to break through, but this secret method can be cultivated first.
"This is all thanks to the storage pouch Yun Yao left behind."
After Yun Yao left, a storage pouch embroidered with flying birds was left in the cave, surprisingly filled with hundreds of Middle Grade Spirit Stones.
This storage pouch with white embroidery carries a light fragrance, making Lin Chang’an’s expression somewhat odd.
This Yun Yao couldn’t really have taken advantage of the chaos to loot the True Treasure Tower of the Li Huo Palace, could she? Otherwise, where else would she get so much wealth?
...
Celestial Profound City.
"The spirit land previously occupied by the Li Huo Palace is being withdrawn."
"I heard that Master Lu seriously injured a Golden Core elder of the Li Huo Palace this time; otherwise, how could they have retreated so easily?"
"It’s Master Lu again; look at how much spirit field the Li Huo Palace and Profound Sound Pavilion together occupied."
"The Profound Sound Pavilion has already conceded a good portion of the benefits."
On the streets, there are all sorts of loose cultivators everywhere, the cultivators from major sects are now rarely seen, especially those from the Li Huo Palace, who vanished without a trace in just two days.
What’s left are some remaining industries of the Profound Sound Pavilion.
"This change is really quite fast."
Walking through the market’s trading area, watching the busy figures, Lin Chang’an couldn’t help but shake his head.
He thought of seeing whether there were suitable Tier Two spiritual objects available, but it seems he’d have to wait until things stabilized.
Currently, most cultivators in the city are busy integrating into Celestial Profound City.
Especially the former Foundation Establishment cultivators, who all have spirit fields to manage.
"Hopefully, this prosperity can last for many years."
Long-term stability is unrealistic; this time the Li Huo Palace suffered such a loss and allied with the Divine Sword Sect, they will inevitably seek revenge sooner or later.
Lin Chang’an could only hope that Master Lu would live many more years, giving him more time for cultivation.
