Cultivation: Being Immortal

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North State, Xiaotian City

Lin Jiang arrived at North State, but Lin Batian was no longer there. Lin Batian led the elite forces of North State to attack Qing State, and this problem could not be solved quickly.

Lin Batian has become skilled in guerrilla warfare. With the high mobility of his troops, he carried out attacks everywhere and quickly retreated. This caused a lot of trouble for Qing State. Qing State is just too big, and they can’t defend everywhere. They can only focus on defense. However, Lin Batian is not in a hurry to kill high-ranking cultivators from Qing State. He only attacks their weak points and kills their forces. This makes it difficult for Qing State to cope for a while.

Qing State has also considered using guerrilla tactics to deal with Lin Batian’s guerrilla warfare, but unfortunately, the Lin family in Qing State has insiders. As a result, Qing State has already suffered some losses. Until they eliminate the insiders, this strategy is ineffective.

"Li Ruoxu actually took over Wen Xing’s body."

Lin Die, who was staying behind, was also greatly shocked when she heard this news.

Li Ruoxu has a very prestigious reputation in Yun State. He is the number one independent cultivator and the number one alchemist. Considering Lin Die’s age, she practically grew up under Li Ruoxu’s reputation.

"I never expected this. I suspect that Li Ruoxu planned this for at least a few hundred years. He took Wen Xing as his disciple all for this purpose."

"I don’t think so. I think Li Ruoxu pretended to be dead to test Wen Xing, and Wen Xing couldn’t pass the test, so Li Ruoxu took over his body."

"Never mind, we don’t really understand the details. I will pass on my master’s words, and you can pass them on to the head of the family when you have the chance."

"The Five Elements Sect is fortunate to have Zhang Wanjing. He is a blessing to the Five Elements Sect."

Lin Die sighed. The Lin family is in need of talented individuals like Zhang Wanjing now. They have good management skills. Lin Die’s nephew had the same level of talent as Zhang Wanjing, but unfortunately, he was distant from the Lin family and would not show his abilities.

"It’s hard to say whether it’s good or bad. Let’s not talk about it. I’m leaving now."

Lin Jiang shook his head. It’s true that someone strong like Zhang Wanjing has brought benefits to the Five Elements Sect, but it has also brought hidden dangers – the problem of finding a successor. Although Zhang Wanjing has lived for a long time, he is not immortal. Once he passes away, if the successor only learns how to centralize power and not Zhang Wanjing’s level of skill, it will be a disaster for the Five Elements Sect. It’s a double-edged sword.

Upon returning to Xuanmiao City, Lin Jiang immediately met with Lin Dongyan and took out the Purple Origin Taoist Fruit, asking him how to refine pills.

"The Purple Origin Taoist Fruit can be used to refine three types of pills. Two of them are used for daily cultivation, and they can reduce the time of arduous practice in the Nascent Soul stage by a hundred years. The other one is a breakthrough pill for the Golden Core stage to reach the Nascent Soul stage. Which one does your uncle want to refine?"

"Naturally, he wants to refine the breakthrough pill."

"The medicine called Purple Heart Pill is a broken mirror pill. I happen to have the prescription. You prepare the materials according to the prescription, and once you’re ready, I will make it for you."

"Are you skilled?"

"Purple Heart Pill is a low-grade sixth-level pill. I have a success rate of ninety percent."

Lin Dongyan looked down on it for a moment. He had been refining sixth-level pills for many years and was almost a high-grade Alchemist. What difficulty could a low-grade pill have? Ŗ

"Alright, I will make the arrangements."

Lin Jiang nodded. This is the benefit of being a capitalist. He just needs to make arrangements when there is something to do. Unlike independent cultivators, who have to hustle for resources and have a much higher chance of running into trouble.

After studying the prescription, Lin Jiang realized that Purple Heart Pill requires more than 180 materials, with about half of them commonly available in the market, and most of the rest can be obtained through procurement channels. The remaining few, as usual, would require contacting various suppliers or offering a reward in Xuanmiao City. As long as the money is enough, everything can be obtained.

"If Uncle doesn’t have anything else to do, I will start refining the pill."

"Actually, there is one thing, Dongyan. Give me a copy of your pill refining technique."

"Uncle Zu wants to learn alchemy?"

"Yes, I’ll learn in the future."

Lin Jiang said, he is very busy now and doesn’t have time to learn. He is practicing many secret techniques.

He does have a lot of time, but that is vertical time. Horizontal time is the same for him and others – twenty-four hours in a day. In this limited time, Lin Jiang has other things to do.

This alchemy notebook is not for now. Lin Jiang is already planning to leave. Maybe in the future, if he has time, he can learn. Knowledge is always useful.

"Okay, I’ll give you a copy, but you can’t give it to anyone else."

"I know, and as for those alchemy recipes, give as many as you have."

"Uncle Zu, tell me honestly, what do you want to do?"

"To learn, of course. The more skills, the better. I’m sure I can achieve the Infant stage. After that, I’ll have more time. I have to learn. You’re never too old to learn, do you understand?"

"Aren’t you the Talisman Maker? Why did you stop learning how to draw symbols?"

"I’m still learning. In the future, I’ll also study how to forge tools and set up formations."

"Uncle, forgive me for being blunt. It’s true that having many skills is not a problem. But the issue is that everyone has limited energy and talent. Those who can learn and excel in many things are extremely rare geniuses."

"You really know how to speak. Does that mean I can’t be a genius?"

"Doesn’t seem like it."

You’re quite accurate in judging people, kid. He’s definitely not a genius, but he might say that just to avoid trouble.

"Will you or won’t you? Just a simple answer."

"Of course I will. You’re my uncle, why wouldn’t I give it to you?"

"That’s it, get ready, copy it on the jade tablet, I’ll come to retrieve it in a few days."

Lin Jiang nodded, said a few words, and quickly left so as not to disturb the workers’ screwing work.

Returning home, he grabbed Small Shadiao and gave him a good beating, leaving Small Shadiao completely dazed.

"Why are you hitting me again?"

"You sold the treasure I gave you, didn’t you?"

"No, I didn’t."

"The account balance told me everything. If you dare to secretly sell again, you can forget about having any fur left. Within five years, you better break through to the mid-stage of the fourth level for me."

"It’s not that easy to reach the mid-stage of the fourth level. I’m just an Aurora falcon, not some mythical beast. My bloodline talent has reached its limit."

"Is it true or not?"

"Really, have you ever heard of a fifth-level Aurora falcon in the cultivation world?"

"I think I have heard of it."

"But that was a long time ago, and it must have blended with the bloodline of other divine beasts, otherwise it would be impossible to break through the fifth level."

Small Shadiao said. Just like cultivators, demon beasts cannot rely solely on resources. Cultivators have a talent limit, and demon beasts also have bloodline restrictions. Among the demon race, the Aurora falcon is only considered above average. Not to mention, the demon race also has divine beasts.

"How can you enhance your bloodline?"

"By consuming a large amount of essence from demon beasts with divine bloodlines. It must be the same kind, and in significant quantities. Alternatively, a Demon Core would suffice, but it must also be compatible with me and be a flying divine beast."

"The most powerful flying divine beast would be the phoenix, right?"

"I wouldn’t mind a divine dragon either."

"Stop talking nonsense. Where can I find a demon beast with dragon bloodline?"

Lin Jiang immediately gave him a brain burst, but you still don’t mind the Divine Dragon. That requires talent. Even if it is available in the market, he cannot buy it for sure. He must use treasures to exchange. Basically, it was taken away by the major sects.

"Then it’s settled. It’s a waste for me to eat those things, it’s better to exchange them for some money to spend."

"I bought it at a high price, and you sold it at a low price. You are really good."

"Anyway, it’s not me who is spending the money."

"What did you say? Say it again?"

"No, I didn’t say anything."

"Just eat it first, don’t sell it. If we really can’t have a breakthrough, then we can talk about it. If you dare to sell it, I’ll sell your wife."

Lin Jiang said, if Small Shadiao’s bloodline couldn’t keep up, then he didn’t have a good solution. It’s too difficult to improve his bloodline.

Fourth-order or higher Monster Beast Blood Essence or Demon Core is needed, and a large quantity of the same kind. These conditions are too demanding. Unless he has the ability to go to the Wilderness and wipe out an entire high-order Monster Clan, otherwise, it’s impossible to achieve.

"Next time, let’s find a magical turtle as a special pet. Maybe it can live as long as half of my lifespan."

Lin Jiang thought to himself. Immortality is so lonely. Family and friends will all leave. He needs to find a companion. Plus, a beast pet can be controlled by him and won’t reveal secrets.

Getting back to business, Lin Jiang used the company’s channels to purchase the materials for the Purple Heart Pill. The ingredients were mixed in with the cargo, so no one would know.

He gradually sold off his properties and shops to gather some funds. Lin Jiang mainly exchanged the funds for high-grade spirit stones to save for later.

In addition to practicing secret techniques and improving his skills, Lin Jiang was incredibly busy. Time flew by without him realizing.

Two years later, Lin Jiang managed to obtain the medicinal herbs he had spent a fortune collecting. He asked Lin Dongyan to refine the Purple Heart Pill. Lin Jiang also started preparations to leave the Lin family and made various arrangements.

However, one day, Lin Jiang suddenly received news that Wei Dao from the Taixu Sect had come to visit. He hurriedly went to meet him and could tell by Wei Dao’s worried expression that something unexpected had happened.