Eternal Life from Talisman Painting-Chapter 95: Alchemy Dao Progress

Winter turns to spring.

Time flows like water; the first auction in Celestial Profound City saw a large number of Foundation Establishment Pills, with the finale being materials for crafting Magical Treasures, causing a sensation.

It especially attracted countless Loose Cultivators from neighboring countries, many bringing unique Spiritual Grass treasures from their own lands.

Celestial Profound City became the largest trade market in the Yue Kingdom overnight.

Originally, countless watching Immortal Cultivation Clans could no longer hold back and sent representatives to Celestial Profound City.

The most bustling place in Celestial Profound City had to be the trading quarter of the market.

Foundation Establishment Materials, rare under normal circumstances, appeared in abundance, and through exchanges, many cultivators had already gathered enough materials.

In the cave residence.

At this time, Lin Chang’an held his breath and concentrated, his expression serious as he held a Spiritual Brush and painted a Spirit Talisman.

With a swish, at the moment he finished, the talisman paper emitted a faint Spiritual Light.

The red cinnabar on the light golden talisman paper slowly gathered to form the pattern of a flying bird.

"A Tier Two Lower Grade Firebird Talisman, also a spell for Foundation Establishment Cultivators, very powerful. Most Foundation Establishment Cultivators only grasp the basics; few are adept."

As he gently placed the Spiritual Brush down, Lin Chang’an’s solemn face formed a hand seal, and a firebird a yard long appeared, circling and soaring around him.

"Indeed, talisman painting and this spell share the same origin, and the progress in this spell is very rapid as well."

[Spell: Firebird Technique (Mastery 12/1000)]

As the spell advanced from proficient to mastery, Lin Chang’an discovered that both its flexibility and power had greatly enhanced.

Of course, the mana consumption was also significant.

"However, my mana is three-tenths denser than that of cultivators at the same level, and more importantly, it recovers quickly, so such a high-consumption spell suits me perfectly."

Lin Chang’an nodded secretly, raised his hand, and dispersed the firebird.

The terrifying heat wave scattered, swirling hot winds around.

"This prosperity in Celestial Profound City is greatly beneficial to me, not only making talisman sales much easier but also bringing countless rare resources.

Especially the alchemy manuals bred by the different environments and temperaments of various countries, where cultivators make adjustments to the formula based on their unique environmental conditions."

Looking at an alchemy manual he traded for at the market recently, Lin Chang’an couldn’t help but nod in appreciation.

In the fiery environment of the Liang Kingdom, the alchemy formulas were improved to be primarily bold and forceful.

The key characteristic of these formulas is that pill masters would adapt them to suit local conditions, making more suitable modifications.

The most typical is the Foundation Establishment Pill, which originally required Spirit Grass but later could be replaced with a Demon Core, or further modified by some Major Sect’s exclusive formulas.

"Before this prosperity fades, I must go and buy several more alchemy insight manuals."

Initially, Lin Chang’an intended to continue selling talismans in exchange for Middle Grade Spirit Stones to buy more treasures.

But upon discovering numerous cultivators from various countries with diverse cultivation insights under different local advantages, he was completely captivated.

[Tier One Pill Master (Grandmaster 1850/5000)]

Seeing his rapid progress in alchemy skills, Lin Chang’an couldn’t conceal his satisfied smile.

This swift advancement was entirely due to adopting the strengths of many.

"For other pill masters, its usefulness varies, but for me, it’s a supreme treasure that lets me advance quickly in alchemy skills."

At this pace, he was confident that he could break through to become a Tier Two Alchemist within a year or two, achieving his goal of using alchemy to advance his cultivation.

By supplementing his cultivation with Tier Two Elixirs, he would accelerate his cultivation speed.

"Step by step, if there’s a chance in the future, I’ll have to find a secret technique or spiritual object to purify my spirit root."

Using pills to advance cultivation, while not a cure-all, is the best option available to him at present.

The fundamental issue remains his poor spirit root quality.

"Who knows what opportunity Master Lu encountered to purify his spirit root and reach today’s heights."

Only by personally experiencing the constraints of a low-grade spirit root can one understand the magnitude of an opportunity for a Loose Cultivator like Master Lu to reach this point.

"Secret techniques, spiritual pills, or treasures that can change spirit root quality are likely only accessible to Golden Core Cultivators; for a Foundation Establishment Cultivator like me, they’re still too far out of reach."

Lin Chang’an secretly shook his head, knowing that Master Lu was wealthy; otherwise, he wouldn’t be such a tempting target.

It’s said that lately, Huang Tianxiao from Li Huo Palace and male cultivators from the Profound Sound Pavilion have been courting him diligently.

With resources to enhance spirit roots and being the foremost Loose Cultivator, Master Lu also holds the title of Tier Three Alchemist.

In addition to these, he also has a late-stage Tier Three Profound Water Turtle.

Reflecting on these details, Lin Chang’an couldn’t help but feel amazed.

"In the Immortal Cultivation Realm, marrying and starting a family is sometimes a great way to establish and accumulate wealth."

Let alone a core formation beauty destined to become a Golden Core.

This beats the tale of a Tribulation Cultivator getting rich overnight any day.

This is truly a grand opportunity without any life-threatening risks.

"I better go to the market and take a look."

Amused by his ideas, Lin Chang’an smiled to himself.

Since gaining immense opportunity, the earlier inclination in his heart was extinguished.

Master Lu had significant fortunes, but the possibilities from his opportunities were boundless.

...

Market.

"Brother Lin, here’s the newest Spiritual Grass the shop’s acquired, beneficial to the Cyan-Horned Bull."

Lately, Zhou Bingyun had begun managing the shop in the market.

Providing treatments for some cultivators’ Spirit Pets or giving targeted cultivation was her task.

At the same time, the shop sold various Spirit Grasses and Spirit Fruits that spiritual beasts favored, which was also the main source of the Beast Taming Zhou Family’s business.

"Very well, I’ll take some of these Spiritual Grasses and Spirit Fruits."

Lin Chang’an nodded slightly, purchasing some items from the Zhou Family’s shop.

Being a Foundation Establishment Cultivator and also a Tier Two Lower Grade Talisman Master, spending some Spirit Stones to feed a Spirit Pet was entirely normal.

"Rest assured, Brother Lin, I’ll deliver anything you need personally in the future."

With a full smile, Zhou Bingyun also offered significant discounts.

And as Lin Chang’an slightly nodded, watching the bustling market, he couldn’t help but feel deeply moved.

Even a prodigious talent like Zhou Bingyun from the Zhou Family had to shoulder certain family enterprises.

Just like Li Erniu and Shen Lie, who once entirely devoted themselves to arduous cultivation, hoping to advance further.

But with advancing age and the growth of their offspring,

their single-minded cultivation efforts gradually subsided, turning to nurture the next generation, placing their hopes there.

"Uncle Lin."

As Lin Chang’an exited the shop, he came face to face with Zhou Yifan.

In his early twenties, Zhou Yifan had already reached Qi Refining Fourth Layer, far surpassing their generation.

Lin Chang’an smiled and greeted him, after which Zhou Yifan entered the shop full of enthusiasm.

And inside came Zhou Bingyun’s exasperated voice, along with Zhou Yifan’s shy smile.

Seeing this, Lin Chang’an chuckled.

The next generation was growing up, and for the first time for a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, Lin Chang’an felt the passage of time.

"So this is cultivation."

Observing the passage of time without leaving a trace, even as a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, Lin Chang’an felt this sensation.

"Erniu, Shen Lie have their pursuit of happiness, just as I have mine."

Seeming to have understood something, Lin Chang’an smiled, his figure gradually disappearing into the market.