Eternal Life from Talisman Painting-Chapter 97: Harming Others While Benefiting Oneself
"This array disc’s material is definitely not Tier Two!"
Under the moonlight, in the bustling Celestial Profound City, Lin Chang’an, without returning to his cave abode, sat in a restaurant, looking gravely at the item he had discovered.
Thanks to purchasing arrays before his Foundation Establishment, he could still discern between Tier One and Tier Two array disc materials. The array disc in his hand was clearly above Tier Two material.
"Huang Shaohai secretly planted this High Tier array disc. Could it be he intends to!"
Through the window, looking at the cloud-piercing Spirit Vein Peak, Lin Chang’an couldn’t help but feel secretly shocked.
He had already figured out the other’s intentions, or rather, any cultivator could guess.
"The ones most unwilling for Master Lu’s disciple to achieve Core Formation are probably Li Huo Palace and Profound Sound Pavilion. After all, a Golden Core cultivator with a lifespan of less than a hundred years cannot compare to a new Core Formation cultivator."
"In this light, the array disc in my hand should be Tier Three material."
At this moment, looking at the array disc in his hand, along with two more pieces in his storage bag, Lin Chang’an couldn’t help but furrow his brows deeply.
Let’s not talk about his backing in Celestial Profound City; the reality is...
That is, the stability of Celestial Profound City is what gives him a secure environment for growth.
If the two Major Sects do not wish for Master Lu’s disciple to achieve Core Formation, then all the Loose Cultivators in Celestial Profound City most hope for Master Lu to have successors.
A new Core Formation cultivator, inheriting Master Lu’s Tier Three Profound Water Turtle, could ensure another five hundred years of stability for Celestial Profound City.
"If not for the Spiritual Eye today, I fear I wouldn’t have discovered this either."
[Spiritual Eye (Mastery 456/1000)]
Looking at his Spiritual Eye proficiency, Lin Chang’an couldn’t help but sigh, realizing that this inconspicuous Spiritual Eye had repeatedly played a crucial role.
Whether it was discovering the Foundation Establishment Pill or uncovering Huang Shaohai’s conspiracy with Li Huo Palace this time.
Every time he underestimated the ability of the Spiritual Eye, it turned out to be the key factor.
Henceforth, the importance of the Spiritual Eye must be elevated to the same level as cultivation, talisman painting, and alchemy.
"The array disc made of Tier Three materials is not just pricey; the real issue is the far-reaching implications."
Sitting in the private room, gazing out at the bustling night market of Celestial Profound City, Lin Chang’an nonchalantly put away the array disc, looking somewhat heavy-hearted.
Some of the conversations outside caught his attention.
"I heard the third auction session is crucial, and Master Lu is preparing to personally discuss with the Golden Core Elders of the two Major Sects."
"Ah, I really hope Master Lu’s disciple can successfully achieve Core Formation."
"Who wouldn’t? Us Loose Cultivators finally have a stable place for cultivation."
"At the very least, as long as Master Lu is in Celestial Profound City, we Loose Cultivators truly have a place to stay."
On the market street, countless cultivators were also discussing the recently hot topic of Core Formation.
Meanwhile, seated in the restaurant’s private room, Lin Chang’an thought of something.
"With three days until the third auction, Master Lu’s visit to Li Huo Palace and Profound Sound Pavilion speaks volumes."
Sipping tea, Lin Chang’an’s eyes grew brighter.
"This might be a good opportunity. At most, the Fengle Auction would have a few Foundation Establishment cultivators, and recently, so many cultivators are watching.
The least hoping to find opportunities now would be Master Lu’s faction, totally able to sell this array disc and the intel to Fengle Auction House."
The more Lin Chang’an thought about it, the more feasible it seemed, a smile spreading across his face.
Though there were only three Tier Three array discs, their price was no small matter, what’s more, causing trouble for Huang Shaohai would be satisfying.
And if Celestial Profound City was prepared, indeed achieving Core Formation successfully, he would have a stable place for cultivation.
Undermining others yet benefiting oneself.
"This time I won’t take advantage of you; consider it paying back the Beast Spirit Pill debt."
Remembering Huang Shaohai’s face when exchanging the Beast Spirit Pill, usually not one to hold grudges, Lin Chang’an smiled, lightly reciting Huang Shaohai’s own words from back then.
It was a happy decision.
"This tea is indeed good tea, bring me another pot."
In high spirits, Lin Chang’an tapped the table, calling for another pot of top-grade Spirit Tea.
...
The next day at noon.
Master Lu was seen visiting Li Huo Peak by many cultivators.
One of the three Spirit Vein Peaks, naturally, the one belonging to Li Huo Palace was called Li Huo Peak.
Lin Chang’an disguised himself as a robust cultivator from Fengdu Kingdom, wearing their unique and strange attire, he made his way to Fengle Auction House.
"Senior, please, to the second floor."
Under the aura of a Foundation Establishment cultivator, the female cultivator who came to greet him was filled with respect.
All those who came to the auction house at this time were surely there to consign treasures.
And Lin Chang’an, disguised as a robust man, nodded brusquely, "Alright, go get your shopkeeper. This is a treasure unique to our Fengdu Kingdom."
Upon hearing it was a rare item from a foreign country, the attending female cultivator was visibly delighted, bowing and saying:
"Senior, I’ll take you to the third floor."
Recently, some countries’ unique treasures had been quite popular in Yue Kingdom.
Lin Chang’an nodded indifferently, striding towards the third floor.
Though the Fengdu Kingdom attire was somewhat eye-catching, its bright colors made Lin Chang’an feel initially uncomfortable.
Fortunately, with many foreign cultivators visiting recently, no one found it strange.
The third floor.
"Greetings, Daoist friend."
The person receiving him was the previously auction-hosting elder surnamed Feng, who approached with a smiling salute.
"So it is Daoist Feng."
Lin Chang’an, putting on a rough demeanor, nonchalantly returned the salute.
Yet this elder surnamed Feng was secretly alarmed, unable to discern this Daoist friend’s cultivation.
There were only two possibilities: either his cultivation was higher, or he possessed a High Level Breath Concealment Secret Technique.
However, none of this concerned him, being merely a businessman.
"Alright, I won’t waste words. This array disc of yours, see how much it’s worth."
Sitting in the hall, Lin Chang’an’s bullish demeanor resonating, he directly took out three array discs from his storage bag.
Seeing this, the elder surnamed Feng exclaimed in shock, "Tier Three array disc!"
With his vast experience, he instantly recognized the array disc’s material.
Upon hearing this, Lin Chang’an thought to himself, indeed Tier Three.
Huang Shaohai must be plotting something.
"Daoist friend."
After exclaiming, the elder surnamed Feng intended to speak, but Lin Chang’an waved his hand with a hearty laugh:
"I’m a straightforward person. Just exchange it for equivalent treasures or Spirit Stones."
Lin Chang’an suggested, leaving it at that; however many Spirit Stones it fetched at auction was their business.
He merely collected his Spirit Stones and left, not participating in the auction.
"Agreed."
The elder surnamed Feng readily nodded with a smile, examining the array disc’s inscriptions carefully, sometimes surprised, other times astonished.
"Please wait a moment, Daoist friend. Our lady excels in the art of arrays."
Hearing this, Lin Chang’an was slightly surprised; wasn’t Master Lu visiting Li Huo Palace with his disciple?
But he quickly composed himself, confident in his Breath Concealment Technique, undetectable by cultivators of the same level.
Especially considering the importance of his current offering to the other party.
After a brief transmission, a familiar figure slowly descended from the attic above.
