Eternal Life from Talisman Painting-Chapter 127 - 115: Yun Yao’s Return (Part 2)

At this thought, Lin Chang’an secretly decided that upon his return, he would first strive to break through in the realm of talismans, cementing his position before considering anything else.

"However, the mana aura of that veiled female cultivator just now, there was no mistake! Yun Yao is back?"

It had been almost three years since their last farewell.

Just as Lin Chang’an was walking down the street of the market, lost in thought, a familiar transmission reached his ears.

"Brother Lin, it’s been a long time."

The short seven words echoed by his ear, causing Lin Chang’an’s expression to pause. Then he slowly lifted his head and saw by the window of the Gathering Immortals Tower.

A familiar figure in white cloud-like vigorous attire, at that moment, was raising a cup in a distant toast.

"Mr. Yun."

Lin Chang’an also broke into a smile. In the Immortal Cultivation Realm for so many years, there were only a few he could truly call friends.

However, Erniu, Shen Lie, and Wei Buyi could no longer keep up with his pace.

Making him often feel the loneliness of the cultivation journey.

Walking into the Gathering Immortals Tower, Shen Lie, unaware of the guest upstairs, reminded:

"Brother Lin, a distinguished guest has come to the top floor today, claiming to want to purchase two Tier Two Talismans."

Since the person behind Gathering Immortals Tower was a Tier Two Rune Master, many cultivators would come in advance to reserve when they needed Tier Two Talismans.

Buying talismans was one aspect; crucially, it was also an opportunity to meet a Talisman Master, which was the thought of most Foundation Establishment cultivators.

Similarly, Lin Chang’an was also keen to meet some Foundation Establishment cultivators. Besides expanding his connections, discussing the Dao to broaden his horizons was also important.

Especially those who regularly came to buy Tier Two Talismans, they were mostly Foundation Establishment cultivators who undertook risky adventures hunting demon beasts.

Such cultivators were not only extremely experienced but sometimes also carried things he needed. 𝒇𝒓𝒆𝒆𝙬𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝒎

The cultivation realm is not just about fighting but also about cultivating relationships.

"I see, then let the distinguished guest be."

After reminding Shen Lie, Lin Chang’an went upstairs carrying a pot of top-grade spirit wine.

Since Yun Yao did not want his identity revealed, he naturally wouldn’t mention it carelessly.

...

Inside the private room.

"Mr. Yun, it’s been years since we parted. I never thought you’d return."

Bringing a pot of spirit wine into the private room, Lin Chang’an casually cast a sound insulation spell again for the room.

The familiar voice made Yun Yao, who was gazing at the familiar scenery outside, turn back. Upon seeing Lin Chang’an’s cautious actions, she couldn’t help but smile and said:

"Brother Lin, you’re still so cautious."

The two didn’t exchange many words. After sitting down, the familiar aroma of the spirit wine lingered. Yun Yao squinted her eyes, showing a hint of nostalgia.

"This wine’s fragrance truly is something to remember."

"Indeed, it’s the unique spirit wine of Cyan Bamboo Mountain Market."

Lin Chang’an nodded slightly with emotion.

Then the two raised their cups and drank in silence.

After a while.

"I went to see Qingqing, Shen Lie, Wei Buyi, and Erniu; they’ve all aged."

With a complex expression, Yun Yao spoke softly.

Hearing this, Lin Chang’an nodded wistfully, starting to recount the happenings of these years.

"Yes, these years Erniu has stopped insisting on his past arduous cultivation and started nurturing his children. After all, he still has two young ones."

"Yifan, that child, is opinionated and talented, better than Erniu. As for Shen Fan, that child..."

The two spoke quietly in the private room, for the most part, Lin Chang’an talking about the changes in Celestial Profound City over the past three years, with Yun Yao listening quietly.

"These years, I’ve been to the Outer Sea, witnessed the scenery of the Demon Beast Abyss, and also visited the sacred island of the Profound Yin Demon Sect..."

Yun Yao spoke of her three-year experiences lightly, yet it sent Lin Chang’an into a near panic.

He had long suspected Yun Yao’s betrayal of Li Huo Palace, likely implicating the Demon Cult, and it turned out to be true.

At that moment, he recalled when at the Cyan Bamboo Mountain Market, he asked Yun Yao to slay Mr. Ge, and Yun Yao calmly took out a few demonic magical artifacts.

At that moment, Lin Chang’an was speechless. Fortunately, it was Yun Yao; had it been someone else, they might have labeled him a remnant of the Demon Cult.

"You’ve returned this time for what?"

The Outer Sea, known as the Demon Beast Abyss and also called the Chaotic Demon Sea, is resource-rich and equally dangerous.

"Brother Lin, haven’t you guessed it?"

Faced with Lin Chang’an’s inquiry, Yun Yao sighed, causing his expression to darken.

"Could it be that war is about to start again?"

It had barely quieted down for a few years, and it seemed it was about to start again, making Lin Chang’an tense.

This time, it wouldn’t be the previous situation; Celestial Profound City was right on the front line. Should war begin, it would be extremely perilous.

"In fact, the war in the Yue Kingdom never ceased; it’s just that you, Brother Lin, haven’t seen the hidden crises."

Yun Yao shook her head, this time not intending to hide much, as there was no need.

"This time, Protector Xiang has allied with Master Lu, and twenty years later, Mr. Su is preparing to form his core. By then, war will surely ignite in the Yue Kingdom. The stability of these years is merely the scheming of Li Huo Palace and Divine Sword Sect..."

Speaking of Li Huo Palace, a cold glint flashed in Yun Yao’s eyes.

After hearing the revelations from Yun Yao, Lin Chang’an’s face was full of shock.

"Mr. Yun, are you saying that Li Huo Palace and Divine Sword Sect have been waiting for an opportunity all along?"

"Yes, the Great Elder of the Profound Sound Pavilion is seriously injured and recovering slowly, and Master Lu’s peak period is also gradually passing, so the two major sects naturally aren’t in a rush..."

Listening to the information Yun Yao revealed, Lin Chang’an fell into silence.

The news of the Profound Sound Pavilion’s Great Elder’s serious injury was not something he could have known.

If it weren’t for Yun Yao, he really wouldn’t have been aware.