Eternal Life from Talisman Painting-Chapter 62: Everyone Must Kill the Demon Cult Remnants
Cyan Bamboo Mountain Market, the previously bustling houses that were hard to come by, today have seen crowds step onto the streets, selling off their belongings.
On the bluestone street, there were spirit beasts carrying heavy loads, and some loose cultivators managed with just their storage bags.
All were preparing to relocate to the Independent Practitioner Sacred Land, Celestial Profound City.
"Brother Lin, Master Lu himself is overseeing Celestial Profound City. Want to go together?"
When purchasing materials in the market, he bumped into Mr. Ge, who casually suggested joining him with a smile on his face, as if it was a chance encounter.
However, Lin Chang’an smiled and cupped his hands, "Thank you for your kind offer, Mr. Ge. I have already arranged to travel with the Zhou Family."
Upon hearing the name Zhou Family, Ge Li’s expression changed, and he feigned a look of envy.
"Brother Lin, to travel with the Zhou Family truly makes one envious to the extreme."
The journey of thousands of miles isn’t far for a cultivator, but it involves delving into the Cloud Mist Mountain Range, abundant with demon beasts, and who can say there won’t be someone in the team looking to exploit the situation?
Therefore, most cultivators prefer to travel with a few friends rather than with strangers.
Especially for these major clans, they wouldn’t easily agree to unknown loose cultivators joining them.
"In two days, we are organizing a trade event. One reason is for the upcoming move to Celestial Profound City, the other is to clear out unused items on hand. I hear there will be some auxiliary materials that aren’t very precious.
If Brother Lin can make it in time, feel free to join us." Ge Li said with a broad smile, seemingly casually.
It seemed to depend on when you and the Zhou Family intended to set off; if you make it, you can come along.
"A trade event!"
"Indeed, with the current chaos outside, we have deliberately chosen a friend’s courtyard for the venue."
Lin Chang’an pondered for a moment, then smiled and nodded.
With his late-stage Qi refining level and status as a Talisman Master, having continuously collected Foundation Establishment materials these past two years had already become apparent to others. 𝕗𝐫𝚎𝗲𝘄𝐞𝕓𝐧𝕠𝘃𝕖𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝚖
Just like Mr. Ge, who is also a Talisman Master, and most late-stage Qi Refining cultivators, who dare say they haven’t prepared for Foundation Establishment?
"Very well, then I shall await Brother Lin’s arrival."
Seeing Lin Chang’an nod in agreement, Ge Li left with a hearty smile, appearing to inform others.
Yet, watching the departing figure, Lin Chang’an squinted his eyes, realizing that this person had indeed set his sights on him.
If he had previously merely suspected it, this close encounter confirmed it by eighty percent.
Under the keen perception of the Supreme Realm Longevity Skill, he had just sensed a familiar aura emanating from Ge Li.
This aura belonged to a fellow who had participated in a previous trade event and was on good terms with Ge Li.
"This person uses a special Spiritual Brush, yet Ge Li’s talisman bears this same aura."
Among Talisman Masters, there is no such thing as exchanging one’s Spiritual Brush at a trade event.
"You can be a thief for a thousand days, but there is no guarding against a thief for a thousand days. Mr. Ge, let’s hope I’ve guessed wrong."
Faced with the problem, for the sake of safety, he preferred addressing the source of the problem.
...
At noontime that day, the market was bustling with activity.
Even the two major sects were preparing to relocate a large batch of elite members.
Outside the residence of the friend Ge Li mentioned, a wealthy-looking Talisman Master approached with a broad smile.
"Oh, isn’t this Talisman Master Lin?"
"Brother Chang."
Lin Chang’an noticed him inadvertently and smiled, cupping his hands.
Among the Hundred Skills of Cultivation, Talisman, Pill, Artifact, and Array, the Talisman path is easy to start with, hence the number of Talisman Masters among loose cultivators far surpasses that of Pill Masters, whereas Artifact and Array are mostly within major clans and sects.
"Talisman Master Lin, are you also here for the trade event? Let’s go together then."
Talisman Master Chang patted his well-fed belly with a face full of smiles, appearing easy to get along with.
Upon hearing this, Lin Chang’an’s mind tightened; indeed, Ge Li was problematic. He had told him the event was in two days, yet Talisman Master Chang was actually heading for it today.
"Is that so, I must visit Mr. Yun today, so it will have to wait until next time."
Lin Chang’an smiled and cupped his hands warmly, and the two parted ways.
Lin Chang’an wasn’t lying; he was indeed heading directly to Yun Yao’s residence.
...
Moments later, on the market street.
"Mr. Lin, are you sure?"
Yun Yao looked silent, she didn’t expect that, having already distanced herself, Lin Chang’an would still come looking for her.
"No mistake, this person is likely a Tribulation Cultivator, or even a Demon Cult thief."
At that moment, Lin Chang’an, standing beside, spoke with a serious expression, looking completely like someone who had discovered a Demon Cult thief, eager for commendation.
Demon Cult thief!
Upon hearing these four words, Yun Yao’s mouth twitched slightly. There truly was a Demon Cult member here, but it wasn’t the person inside.
Lin Chang’an was also secretly astonished. He could feel Yun Yao’s aura becoming colder, what kind of technique was she cultivating?
Truly envious of those sect disciples, once they establish their foundation, they have everything, unlike these loose cultivators who must gather everything themselves.
The next moment, an Array Barrier gradually rose within the courtyard.
"There’s truly a problem!"
Yun Yao’s expression turned cold. Though cultivators may set up Sound Insulation Barriers for safety, this was evidently a Trapping Array Barrier.
"Senior Yun, I’m afraid Brother Chang is in danger."
With a serious expression, Lin Chang’an had already been considering since he discovered the issue with Ge Li.
Should he risk a counter-attack? Who knows how many people the other side has, or what plans they might employ.
It would be better to sell this merit to Yun Yao.
After all, for a sect disciple, exchanging contributions and gaining fame within the sect, especially for someone like Yun Yao who has backing, surely is in need of meritorious deeds.
Moreover, he could remove a potential threat without taking risks.
Even the benefits of Yun Yao’s identity would not pass him by.
"Let’s go!"
Yun Yao didn’t hesitate, immediately and swiftly heading towards the courtyard where the Array Barrier was activated.
...
A moment later.
In the wrecked courtyard, Ge Li looked pale, staring in terror at the figure before him.
"Li Huo Palace Foundation Establishment Cultivator! How is this possible, weren’t you preparing to move to Celestial Profound City..."
The heavily injured Ge Li’s pupils suddenly shrank as he saw another figure slowly emerge from behind Yun Yao.
"Mr. Ge, I apologize. It was I who betrayed you, no! It was I who discovered your inconsistency and reported it to Li Huo Palace."
Emerging from behind Yun Yao, Lin Chang’an couldn’t conceal his shock at the power of a Foundation Establishment Cultivator.
Although he’d seen Foundation Establishment Cultivators engage in magical combat from a distance, this was his first close encounter.
He also realized that Yun Yao seemed to be cultivating a Yin Cold Technique.
With an unusually pale complexion, Ge Li was breathing out white cold breath, trembling all over.
"Despicable!"
Seeing Lin Chang’an at this moment, Ge Li’s eyes widened with fury, understanding that his defeat was all this person’s doing.
The next moment, under Yun Yao’s cold gaze, a palm imbued with cold energy swept over, and with a bang, a layer of fine frost formed instantly on Ge Li’s skin.
His eyes, still full of life, were now covered with a layer of fine frost.
Seeing this, Lin Chang’an was secretly impressed by the overbearing Yin Cold Mana.
"This person is a remnant of the Demon Cult under Ghost Three Blades, intending to stir up conflict."
After dealing with it efficiently, Yun Yao casually tossed out a damaged magical artifact and announced the result.
However, Lin Chang’an felt speechless on the side, thinking, is this really okay?
Right in front of him, she didn’t even investigate and directly declared the Tribulation Cultivator as a Demon Cult remnant.
"Loose Cultivator Lin Chang’an, your contribution is rewarded with these resources looted by the Demon Cult."
"Demon Cult remnants are enemies all shall punish!"
At this moment, Lin Chang’an nodded firmly, realizing he had become the target of the Demon Cult remnants. Thankfully, there was a direct disciple of Li Huo Palace.
The two exchanged a glance, Yun Yao finding it amusing at heart, Demon Cult remnants, indeed.
Lin Chang’an nodded solemnly, already eyeing the storage bags of the so-called Demon Cult remnants.
As expected from a major sect background, they are truly generous.
It’s understandable; Yun Yao’s status isn’t concerned with these things, and for Lin Chang’an, this achievement doesn’t hold much practical value.
The two of them met their respective needs.
Subsequently, disciples of Li Huo Palace arrived to clean up the scene. After inquiring about some details from Lin Chang’an, they left with the bodies and related tokens of these three Demon Cult remnants.
