Eternal Life from Talisman Painting-Chapter 223 - 151: Return to the Cyan Bamboo Mountain Market

"Two elders, this place was once the cultivation courtyard for the Foundation Establishment Cultivators of our Zhou Family. The spiritual energy here doesn’t compare to Celestial Profound City, but it’s one of the best in the Cyan Bamboo Mountain Market."

Facing the courteous demeanor of the Zhou Family’s elderly man at the Qi Refining Eighth Layer, Lin Chang’an nodded calmly.

"We are much obliged."

"Not at all! With two elders safeguarding us, our Zhou Family has nothing to fear."

The old man from the Zhou Family stationed at Cyan Bamboo Mountain Market warmly invited the two to settle in with a beaming smile.

Yun Yao also nodded slightly.

"Then please keep an eye on the situation outside, and report back immediately if anything arises."

"Of course, elders. Rest assured, our Zhou Family has deep roots in the Cyan Bamboo Mountain Market, with many eyes and ears. We will surely report the latest situation to the two elders immediately."

The two were not just casually visiting the Zhou Family; rather, the Zhou Family, being local powerhouses, was most suited for intelligence gathering.

And the Zhou Family was particularly diligent, worried about the recent influx of powerful cultivators into the market.

Although the Zhou Family was strong, most of their cultivators had relocated to Celestial Profound City, leaving only some elderly and low-aptitude individuals here.

Now, with two Foundation Establishment Cultivators who were friendly with the Zhou Family arriving, they naturally wanted to cling tightly to this opportunity.

...

Inside the house.

After setting up the security measures, Lin Chang’an, who had been on the run for such a long time, sighed in relief.

"A false alarm, but I consider it a fortunate misfortune."

The relic’s cave dwelling had not been discovered, which was immensely good news for him and Yun Yao.

Just think, even Master Lu, the foremost Loose Cultivator, expended so much effort to help his daughter achieve Core Formation. This speaks volumes about how difficult obtaining a Core Formation opportunity is.

"Mr. Su’s middle-grade spirit root aptitude required Master Lu’s elaborate plans for Core Formation, so with my low-grade spirit root aptitude..."

Thinking of this, Lin Chang’an fell silent. He had no such conveniently influential father.

Core Formation Spiritual Objects were already rare, and for cultivators with poor spirit root aptitude to achieve Core Formation, the difficulty only increased.

"This time, I must prepare thoroughly for the relic’s cave dwelling."

Lin Chang’an pondered quietly, realizing that if the relic’s array hadn’t been discovered in the ten years when it would be the weakest, he and Yun Yao indeed needed to take the chance.

"Yun Yao needs a Core Formation Spiritual Object, but for me, acquiring insights for Core Formation is most important."

Previously, he had secretly tested his Lifebound Spirit Plant, which could only extract fragmentary memories from the corpses of deceased cultivators or demon beasts.

The longer the time since death, the fewer memories were extracted.

"I hope that within the relic’s cave dwelling, the deceased Golden Core Cultivator can provide me with useful insights, or a secret technique."

A low-grade spirit root achieving Core Formation wasn’t unheard of. Besides Master Lu, there had been rumors in the past few centuries.

But it was always extremely difficult, requiring either a secret technique or a great fortune, like obtaining a Core Formation Spiritual Object.

"The cultivator who created this Ancient Cultivation Technique truly didn’t consider the aptitude issues of their successors."

Lin Chang’an shook his head helplessly, realizing that this Ancient Cultivation Technique was likely intended for geniuses.

Unfortunately, he possessed extraordinary talent, having cultivated it with only a low-grade spirit root.

"For now, it’s best to wait until the turmoil in Celestial Profound City subsides."

Lin Chang’an reflected that Core Formation was still far away for him, but the current situation was right before his eyes.

However, while he and Yun Yao were occupying the Zhou Family seat, the external situation grew increasingly unstable.

On the fifth day, possibly due to the fighting in the Cloud Mist Mountain Range, a small beast tide disturbance was triggered.

This caused trouble for the markets surrounding Celestial Profound City.

"Elders, the beast tide is coming, and the market’s array is about to fail."

After half a month, the Zhou Family steward entered with a face full of panic to report.