Eternal Life from Talisman Painting-Chapter 125 - 114: Tier Two Spiritual Brush (Part 2)
As long as you focus on cultivation, your parents have resources, and in the future, with that mischievous girl Wei Yingying, you won’t suffer any losses.
"Alright, everyone, don’t slack off in your cultivation. Making further progress is not impossible. In these turbulent times, self-preservation still depends on strength."
Lin Chang’an earnestly reminded them, which made Shen Lie scratch his head and nod quietly, seemingly realizing that he had been a bit lax for the past six months.
After all, he had reached the Qi Refining Eighth Layer in cultivation; with some effort, he might still strive for the Qi Refining Ninth Layer.
Meanwhile, Wei Buyi was holding back a surge of determination; he wasn’t satisfied when Erniu surpassed him. He was now at the Qi Refining Sixth Layer and just a step away from breaking through.
"Alright, I’m going to the market to see if there are any suitable Spirit Fruits."
Lin Chang’an laughed as he bid farewell to everyone, and the mischievous Wei Yingying pulled Shen Fan along, escorting him all the way out.
"Uncle Lin, I’ll keep an eye out for you as well."
Under the stern gaze of the young Wei Yingying, the honest Shen Fan stuttered but finally managed to form a sentence, which made Lin Chang’an chuckle.
"Alright, you lucky boy, with that mischievous girl around, you won’t miss out."
Under Lin Chang’an’s teasing, Wei Yingying blushed deeply, while only Shen Fan kept scratching his head with a naive smile.
As long as Uncle Lin didn’t blame him for having a slow wit, he was fine.
After Lin Chang’an left, Shen Fan turned around, looking at Wei Yingying and asked in confusion, "Yingying, why is your face red?"
"Blockhead! You’re just a big blockhead!"
The appearance of the two youngsters on the street of the market was also seen by Shen Lie, Lu Qingqing, and Wei Buyi, who were at the Gathering Immortals Tower.
"Haha, Brother Shen, you really are good at planning. Are you trying to take away all my possessions?"
Wei Buyi, puffing out his beard and glaring, thought to himself that he only had one daughter.
And next to him, Shen Lie was laughing, pretending not to understand, and he slung his arm around Wei Buyi’s shoulder, changing the subject.
"Brother Wei, think of how many years we’ve known each other. What’s this about planning? If it doesn’t work out, I’ll have Fan’er call you Dad."
"You!"
"Come on, come on, Brother Wei, I’ll treat you to some good Spirit Wine."
The two men, arm in arm, walked away, leaving only Lu Qingqing shaking her head with a smile, though she genuinely liked that girl Wei Yingying.
"With that girl around, Fan’er won’t be afraid of suffering losses in the future. I heard Brother Wei has made some progress in alchemy skills, and it won’t be long before he breaks through."
Thinking of the wealth of a Pill Master, Lu Qingqing was even more satisfied.
With the resources of both families, if Fan’er makes some effort in the future, he might be able to try for Foundation Establishment.
...
Walking in the market trading area, Lin Chang’an had already disguised his identity.
"What’s the price of this Celestial Spirit Fruit? It’s so expensive!"
"You said this two-hundred-year-old Myriad Spirit Flower is over ten years short, so at most, I can only offer..."
Along the way, with his identity changing, Lin Chang’an’s storage bag had gained quite a few alchemy materials.
"Now that my alchemy skill has broken through to Tier Two, the pill formula is relatively easy to find, but every time it requires collecting Spirit Grass and Spirit Fruit, which requires more attempts."
All along, Lin Chang’an pondered secretly; these easily acquired pill formulas all came from ancient times.
Many of the herbs in the pill formulas are already extinct, or they aren’t available in the Yue Kingdom, which tests the alchemist’s experience to substitute with other Spirit Grass of similar properties.
Otherwise, why would these pill formulas be so easily obtained?
And the improved pill formulas are the secret recipes of every alchemist.
This is also why, after an alchemist makes pills, there are slight differences in the quality and efficacy of the same pills.
"To improve the quality of the pills now, either focus on the age of the herbs or the quality of the pill furnace."
Carefully thinking it over, Lin Chang’an shook his head and sighed. Whether it’s high-aged herbs or high-quality pill furnaces, they all require a lot of Spirit Stones.
Although he has extraordinary talent and can earn Spirit Stones, there are just too many places needing Spirit Stones at the moment.
"Being a Loose Cultivator is troublesome; you have to do everything yourself. No wonder so few Loose Cultivators stand out."
"Let’s find this Mr. Song first. The pill furnace definitely needs an identity disguise to purchase. We’ll have to wait for the auction in half a year, but I can get a new Spiritual Brush first."
Thinking of this, Lin Chang’an showed a satisfied smile on his face. The pill furnace can wait for now. 𝑓𝓇𝘦ℯ𝘸𝘦𝑏𝓃𝑜𝘷ℯ𝑙.𝑐𝑜𝓂
But his ordinary Tier Two Spiritual Brush, after being used for so many years, needs replacing with a better-quality one.
After all, he is supposed to be a Tier Two Rune Master on the surface, and purchasing a high-level Spiritual Brush is perfectly normal.
"I’m about to become a Tier Two Middle Grade Talisman Master; I ought to have something that matches my identity."
[Tier Two Lower Grade Talisman Master (Proficiency 498/500)]
Looking at his talisman master skill proficiency, Lin Chang’an’s face broke into a smile.
It won’t be long before he becomes a Tier Two Middle Grade Talisman Master.
...
Since the unprecedentedly large auction three years ago was successfully held, it has been decided that Celestial Profound City will host one every three years.
It has even been designated as a grand event of Celestial Profound City.
It could also be said to be the largest auction in the Yue Kingdom and even in neighboring countries.
"Ordinary Tier Two Spiritual Brushes and Pill Furnaces are cheaper, but good quality ones are extremely expensive."
However, this time he was prepared. The most ordinary Tier Two Spiritual Brush costs about six or seven Middle Grade Spirit Stones, which seems cheap.
But in reality, that is at least a month’s income for a Tier Two Lower Grade Talisman Master.
"The spiritual brush I used before, although claimed to be Tier Two, was actually subpar. Normally, a Tier Two Lower Grade Spiritual Brush costs a dozen or so Middle Grade Spirit Stones."
A Tier Two Middle Grade Spiritual Brush is worth about a hundred Middle Grade Spirit Stones, while a Tier Two Upper Grade Spiritual Brush is about three hundred Middle Grade Spirit Stones.
"In terms of price, they aren’t as costly as Spiritual Artifacts, but for an ordinary Tier Two Lower Grade Talisman Master, saving up three hundred Middle Grade Spirit Stones would take over four years."
Lin Chang’an secretly calculated, understanding the principle of concealing one’s wealth, lest it invite trouble.
"But it also depends on whom the wealth is shown to."
With a calm smile, Lin Chang’an headed towards Fengle Auction.
He, a Tier Two Lower Grade Talisman Master, also possessed the Top-Grade Magical Artifact Cyan Bamboo Sword, and combined with the hundred acres of high-quality Spirit Field he had before, amassing such an estate was quite normal.
Moreover, to his friend Song Tingfeng, it probably was of no significance.
Fengle Auction.
"Mr. Lin, it’s rare to see an ascetic like you."
Just upon arriving at the third floor of the auction, he saw Song Tingfeng, a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, looking satisfied with the auction acquisitions.
Upon seeing Lin Chang’an, this friend Song Tingfeng’s eyes sparkled as he greeted him excitedly.
Lin Chang’an, upon seeing this, lightly smiled and nodded, saying, "Friend Song."
And this scene was something others had long been accustomed to.
Especially the old Foundation Establishment cultivator surnamed Feng, hosting the auction, who shook his head speechlessly.
This poor chess player actually found his mentor unexpectedly.
"Mr. Lin, you’re just in time, let’s find a private room to have a good discussion about this array formation."
Upon meeting, this friend Song couldn’t help but speak excitedly. Although he has no talent for formations, he can’t stop chatting about them.
Furthermore, Lin Chang’an is different from others who mostly seek to flatter or build connections. Only Mr. Lin truly aims to learn and progress.
He can now even discuss it with them.
"Friend Song, I will certainly come to disturb you about formations when I have leisure in the future, but today I have important matters."
While others avoid Song Tingfeng and his chatter, only Lin Chang’an would genuinely sparkle with emotion when seeing him.
Or rather, when the two met, it was as if they were made for each other.
"Come, come, Mr. Lin, you’re one of us. Please sit."
Song Tingfeng, with a beaming smile, appreciated Lin Chang’an’s past actions that completely severed any chance of him joining the Li Huo Palace.
"Friend Song, the auction will be held in half a year, and I’m here also to see if there are any good quality spiritual brushes available."
"Spiritual Brush!?"
Song Tingfeng’s expression turned serious upon hearing this, while Lin Chang’an nodded with a calm smile.
"Tsk tsk, then I must congratulate you in advance."
As Song Tingfeng studied him, Lin Chang’an modestly waved, saying:
"I wouldn’t dare. It’s just that I recently had some insights into Talisman, so I decided to grit my teeth and look for a high-quality spiritual brush."
Lin Chang’an’s modest demeanor, with a hint of a smile, made Song Tingfeng nod in secret.
He’s long known that Mr. Lin has a good understanding. His previous achievements in the Talisman Dao brought him to his current status.
It’s been less than ten years since he became a Tier Two Talisman Master, yet his skills seem to have advanced again.
"A Tier Two Middle Grade Talisman Master stands out even in Celestial Profound City."
Song Tingfeng sighed, and Lin Chang’an modestly waved, saying it fell short in some areas, merely having had some insight.
This behavior is typical. In the Hundred Skills of Cultivation, aside from practice and proficiency, it heavily relies on understanding.
At his age and progress, being a Tier Two Middle Grade Talisman Master shows decent talent, but wouldn’t be considered the top genius either.
