Eternal Life from Talisman Painting-Chapter 201 - 143: Master Lu, the Sage of Chess (Part 3)

"The Foundation Stealing Technique, to my knowledge, is a method of the Demon Dao, using a cruel secret technique for Foundation Establishment."

"Indeed, this Foundation Stealing Technique, although it consumes some lifespan, is a shortcut for many Loose Cultivators."

Elderly and heavily injured Foundation Establishment Cultivators are all targets.

"I understand now, recently everyone should be more cautious. By the way, I have some Spirit Fruits from the Zhou Family, take some with you."

Before leaving, Lin Chang'an casually took out some Spirit Fruits needed for Spirit Pets.

He Yan accepted them with a respectful smile.

Instead of letting a Foundation Establishment Pill create enmity, it brought them closer.

The Spirit Beast Bag at He Yan's waist clearly contained a Spirit Beast.

After all, he benefited from a high-quality Foundation Establishment Pill.

Watching He Yan leave, Lin Chang'an gazed at the bustling scene of Celestial Profound City, sighing uncontrollably.

"The storm is coming, I wonder how long this peace can last."

The Beast Tide is becoming more tumultuous, Master Lu is in seclusion, and the joint forces of the Li Huo Palace and Divine Sword Sect are eyeing us covetously.

The Grand Elder of Profound Sound Pavilion seems not to last long and retracts their defenses.

Currently, Celestial Profound City is supported by only one Fake Pill Cultivator, a single mistake...

The grand structure will collapse.

"I wonder how Mr. Su's preparation for Core Formation is going."

Thinking of this, Lin Chang'an couldn't help but look back toward the direction of Celestial Profound Peak.

...

At the border between Li Huo Palace and Divine Sword Sect, within a Market.

"This old turtle hides well, but in the last battle, my Spirit Beast, being extremely sensitive to auras, could not be deceived by its old breath!"

The most powerful Golden Core Elder of Li Huo Palace spoke calmly yet authoritatively.

"Master Lu, after all, is a Loose Cultivator, fortunate perhaps, but after several great battles, his primordial energy is depleted. To have lived nearly six hundred years by now is long enough."

The Golden Core Elder of Divine Sword Sect nodded slightly upon hearing this.

"On my way here, passing by the Sect of Profound Sound Pavilion, my Spirit Beast couldn't perceive that old one's aura anymore."

After the Elder of Li Huo Palace said this, the Elder from Divine Sword Sect's eyes sparkled immediately.

"Friend, are you saying that Profound Yin Pavilion now has only two Golden Core Cultivators left?"

"Though the talent of the Celestial Spirit Root is strong, at present, it's just a young, unripe girl. Don't you feel that the emergence of Four Great Influences in Yue Kingdom is somewhat excessive?"

Both revealed greedy expressions, for they, too, coveted the resources of Yue Kingdom.

"This time you and I shall jointly incite the Beast Tide to test this old turtle. If it's as we suspect, then hold off Profound Sound Pavilion and first eliminate this aged turtle, for Profound Sound Pavilion alone can't accomplish much."

"Agreed, it's best to test this old turtle first, given its long life."

...

Celestial Profound Peak.

Externally believed to be nearing the end of his lifespan, Master Lu was at present seated cross-legged on the turtle's back, fishing with a rod over the Spiritual Spring.

"Still no bite?!" 𝒇𝓻𝓮𝓮𝙬𝙚𝒃𝒏𝓸𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝓬𝓸𝒎

Seeing the fish basket empty, Master Lu clenched his teeth and blew his beard in irritation as he stared wide-eyed.

"Yin'Er, before embarking on the path of Cultivation, I was a fisherman by trade, skilled in netting fish, but not so adept at angling..."

Meanwhile, on the turtle's back, there was a chessboard, and Su Miaoyin was fishing and playing chess against him.

However, listening to Master Lu's excuses, Su Miaoyin didn't even raise her brow, flicked her fishing rod, and a plump Spirit Fish flopped into the basket.

At this moment, the fish basket was already brimming, causing Master Lu's eyes to turn red with envy.

"Master, patience is key in fishing, but I've heard the Grand Elder of Profound Sound Pavilion has passed away."

"Really? The outsiders can't wait, but to catch big fish, you need substantial bait."

"Is the heavy bait you're referring to me, Master?" In a calm tone, Su Miaoyin replied, without even sparing her cheap Master a glance, then added a single word.

On the chessboard, the great dragon was formed, and Master Lu, this terrible player, lost the whole game.

Witnessing this, Master Lu stroked his beard, shaking his head with a helpless yet amused smile.

"My dear daughter, who in Celestial Profound City can compare to you? During the Beast Tide, let's see how many harbor ill intentions.

The fools behind all think we are just playing a game, but they don't realize the real victory or loss is off the board."

Before Master Lu could finish, Su Miaoyin picked up the fish basket and walked away.

"Dear daughter, not playing anymore? Won't you fish with me?"

"This basket is enough for my Earth Dragon Beast."

"What a waste, these Spirit Fish are highly nourishing, even for Foundation Establishment Cultivators..."

Watching her disappearing figure, Master Lu awkwardly smacked his lips, muttering:

"This girl is really like you, stubborn."

With a light sigh, Master Lu, dressed in green, shook his head, picked up the chessboard by his side, and with a roar, threw it into the Spiritual Spring.

With a gurgle-gurgle, two large fish turned belly-up and floated to the surface.

Meanwhile, the other Spirit Fish in the Spiritual Spring were frightened and huddled at the bottom.

Only the Tier Three Profound Water Turtle yawned lazily, watching the scene.

Seeing this, Master Lu satisfactorily put down his fishing rod and seized the two belly-up Spirit Fish from the void.

"I'm best at deciding outcomes off the board. Playing chess? Who serious does that behind the scenes."