Eternal Life from Talisman Painting-Chapter 165 - 130: The Forbidden-Breaking Talisman’s Might

Inside the pavilion.

Lin Chang'an pondered for a moment as he considered mortgaging a hundred acres of Spirit Field, and finally shook his head with a sigh:

"Mr. Chen, it's not that I don't want to earn the Spirit Stone from your middleman deal; the Foundation Establishment Pill is truly a strategic resource, and you know the current situation."

In the end, Lin Chang'an politely refused, and what he said was indeed true.

Although the hundred acres of Spirit Field are quite valuable, Celestial Profound City's situation is unstable at the moment, and Master Lu hasn't appeared for three years.

Naturally, the value of the Spirit Field continues to decline.

The most important point is that although he has good connections and might be able to purchase two Foundation Establishment Pills, why should he owe anyone a favor?

Just for this, how much can you pay him?

It's not as if he'd secretly refine Foundation Establishment Pills, taking on such risks for others—it's unnecessary.

"Mr. Lin!"

Upon seeing Lin Chang'an's refusal, Chen Qing wore a bitter smile.

It's not that he doesn't want to trade with those Foundation Establishment Clans, but relatively speaking, those clans are notorious for swallowing everything without mercy.

"I understand Mr. Lin's concerns. How about if I gift fifty acres of Spirit Field to you in exchange for one Foundation Establishment Pill?"

Seeing Chen Qing's hunched demeanor, he no longer had the high spirits he once had after achieving Foundation Establishment.

This prompted a sigh from Lin Chang'an, and although he didn't say a word, Chen Qing understood everything, his expression turning bleak.

"Thus, I'll trouble you no more, Mr. Lin."

Watching Chen Qing's departing silhouette, Lin Chang'an shook his head.

"In the Immortal Cultivation Realm, strength is what really matters. If Chen Qing were to maintain his vigorous progress, he might not fail to obtain one or two Foundation Establishment Pills. Now that he's injured his Primordial Energy, who knows how many people are eyeing this piece of fat meat."

He has no desire to help Chen Qing and inadvertently offend certain individuals.

"Nowadays, a Foundation Establishment Pill has risen to a price of twelve thousand Lower Grade Spirit Stones, yet it's unavailable on the market."

With a secret shake of his head, Lin Chang'an realized that this was due to the tense situation in Yue Kingdom, causing the Four Great Influences to consume their stock without reservation to strengthen themselves.

Likewise, the influx of Loose Cultivators from outside has contributed to the chaos, so inflated prices are somewhat normal.

Of course, even if Celestial Profound City is tumultuous, its prosperity remains unaffected. After all, Loose Cultivators have nothing and are least afraid of gambling.

Now, many Loose Cultivators have joined in, all betting on Master Lu having descendants so that Celestial Profound City might stabilize for another five hundred years.

...

Inside Chen Qing's abode.

"Grandfather, how did it go?"

When Chen Qing returned, Chen Wen and Chen Feng anxiously looked forward to the news.

However, their grandfather, Chen Qing, wore a grim smile.

His sigh brought a bleak expression to the faces of the two brothers.

Chen Wen felt frustrated, saying, "Grandfather, Lin seemed to call himself your friend before, but now that our Chen Family has fallen on hard times, he wouldn't even lend a hand.

Who doesn't know about his close relations with the disciples of Celestial Profound City's Master Lu? Yet he's so indifferent, no different from those hungry wolves outside eyeing our family's hundred acres of Spirit Field."

Unable to contain his anger, Chen Wen cursed Lin Chang'an for standing by and watching, not because he lost composure but because the Chen Family is genuinely in a dire situation.

Should Chen Qing, their only Foundation Establishment Cultivator, face trouble, they won't be able to keep those hundred acres of Spirit Field.

"Big brother!"

Beside him, Chen Feng felt immense sorrow. This is the fate of an ordinary Foundation Establishment Clan—unable to withstand even the slightest storm.

"Enough, it's just a hundred acres of Spirit Field. I'll go to the Zhou Family and the Han Family; surely among the big clans, someone will be interested."

Chen Qing let out a disappointed sigh, knowing that even if he regained it from these clans, he'd be stripped of a layer of skin.

After all, these big clans wouldn't do it without some gain.

From the start, they approached Lin Chang'an because they thought he wouldn't be as greedy as those wolves, which is why they came.

"Wen'Er, you've already consumed a Foundation Establishment Pill before. If you take another, your chances of breakthrough will be greater, so Feng'Er, I hope you understand."

Ultimately, Chen Qing's hoarse voice resonated, leaving the brothers with complex feelings.

Lowering his head in guilt, Chen Wen knew that, had he broken through, their grandfather wouldn't have had to take such a risk.

And he wouldn't have suffered such heavy injuries because of it.

Although Chen Feng felt inevitable disappointment, considering the family's future, he steeled his heart and said resolutely:

"Don't worry, Grandfather, I understand."

"With two Foundation Establishment Pills, Big Brother is sure to achieve Foundation Establishment."

Chen Qing's words were quite clear by now.

"Brother Feng!"

Looking at his younger brother, who always let him have the better, Chen Wen's eyes reddened, and he finally spoke in a hoarse, firm voice:

"Brother Feng, don't worry, if I achieve Foundation Establishment, I will surely help you reach it too."

"Big Brother, there's no rush. Once you've established yourself, reclaiming the family's Spirit Field is the top priority."

Chen Feng forced a smile, although he also longed for Foundation Establishment; the family's progress takes precedence.

This is what gives the family its cohesion, and this scene filled Chen Qing with comfort, knowing his years of teachings hadn't gone to waste.

Meanwhile, Chen Wen silently vowed not to fail his grandfather or brother's expectations, while also harboring resentment towards Lin Chang'an for standing idly by.

The other party could easily speak up and obtain two Foundation Establishment Pills without difficulty; the Chen Family isn't asking for a free pass.

If Lin Chang'an were to gain from it, payment would be made.

Hateful! When he achieves Foundation Establishment in the future, he'll make those who underestimated him regret their choices today.

Yet, as the Chen Family prepared for Foundation Establishment, Lin Chang'an was already secretly heading towards the Cloud Mist Mountain Range.

...

Cloud Mist Mountain Range.

"Moo!"

With a furious roar, the Cyan-Horned Bull was ensnared by a gigantic venomous python; faced with terrifying pressure, it didn't panic. Instead, it charged towards a massive boulder with a resounding thud.

Though the scales and armor of the python were robust, the internal pressure of such immense force compelled the python to spit blood, its mouth opening wide.