Cultivation: Being Immortal

Yun State, Anhua City

Lin Ying walked into Lin Batian’s study, and Xiao Lingyue smilingly brought her a cup of tea. Lin Ying thanked her and took a seat.

Now Lin Ying doesn’t dislike Xiao Lingyue as much anymore, there are some complicated reasons for it. When Xiaotian City was trapped, Lin Batian led a rescue mission and Xiao Lingyue fought bravely, even getting injured and taking years to recover.

With Lin Die’s disappearance, Lin Batian felt even more lonely, and Lin Ying felt sorry for him when she saw his lonely figure. With the passage of time, Lin Ying slowly started to accept Xiao Lingyue.

"Just got news that Yang Luo has returned from Cloud Sword Sect and went to find Wen Xing."

"Yang Luo displayed a remarkable sword technique at Cloud Sword Sect that left even Master Liu impressed. He even admitted that he couldn’t perform such a technique."

"Yang Luo loves to show off, she always likes to grab attention. Many people are easily fascinated by her, but let me tell you, her sword technique is just a show. I’ve also learned sword techniques, and I know that true mastery lies in simplicity. Skilled swordsmen only need the simplest techniques."

Lin Ying explained that it’s normal to pursue advanced sword techniques when one’s skills are low because they lack the ability. But once their skills improve, not many advanced techniques are necessary. It all depends on who wields the sword.

"Lin Ying is right. My Lin family’s Slaying God Spear doesn’t have many secrets. The moves are simple, but few can truly see through them."

"Dad, do you think Yang Luo came to Yun State for a specific reason? I don’t think she’s here for business. We’ve been getting poorer these years, there’s no money to be made."

"She came for me."

Lin Batian sighed and said, Xiao Lingyue immediately became alert, what kind of look is that, even old men have to compete?

"Dad, what does she want to do?"

"She doesn’t understand for now, but it’s probably just about gaining some benefits that she finds appealing."

"Since she has bad intentions, we should just send her away early."

"We can’t send her away, the environment in Yun State is too poor, we can’t."

Lin Batian shook his head, before they retaliated against Qing State, they could hide and sneak around, lurking in the darkness. Although it made Qing State powerless, they also struggled with their own development.

Now that they have stepped into the open and occupied the entire Yun State, they will face the challenges of development. Due to self-isolation and Qing State’s blockade, Yun State has difficulty in developing and must make more friends.

"Yang Luo has the latest technique of the new talisman technique in her hands. Indeed, we cannot drive her away. Lin Lang, why not kill her?"

Xiao Lingyue said, and with one spear, she ended Yang Luo’s existence, to prevent her from causing mischief.

Lin Batian completely ignored her, didn’t even dare to drive her away, and still killed?

Lin Ying looked at Lin Batian, still hesitant about whether to tell him what Big Shadiao said, after all, that was his own son.

People’s emotions and feelings always change. In the past, Lin Batian loved his eldest son alone and ignored the other children, because Lin Batian had many children back then. ꞦÃꞐỖBÊＳ

Later, the children gradually withered, leaving only her and Third Sister Lin Die. Lin Batian gave his love to her and Lin Die. Now that Lin Die is missing, Lin Batian loves only her, which makes him extremely lonely.

"Lin Ying, is there something wrong? You seem distracted."

"No, I was just thinking about Third Sister."

"Lin Die, oh…"

Lin Batian sighed. He had been searching for Lin Die, but couldn’t find her.

"Third Sister is still alive, right?"

"Yes, but can’t find it. The Soul Lamp is very weak, almost about to extinguish."

Lin Batian said, if Lin Die died, he would give up, but the problem is Lin Die didn’t die. It’s uncertain whether the Soul Lamp will extinguish or not, and they don’t know what Lin Die’s situation is.

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"Should I call you Wen Xing or Li Ruoxu?"

In Yun State, Anhua City, Yang Luo said to Wen Xing that they had just finished exchanging alchemy techniques.

"Wen Xing, I guess."

Wen Xing replied, Li Ruoxu is already in the past. It’s been hundreds of years, and except for a few people in the alchemy community of Yun State, not many remember him.

Of course, for the high-ranking officials of Yun State, his possession secret is not a secret anymore. There aren’t many secrets under the sun.

"Alright, then I’ll call you Wen Xing. Based on the news from the outside world, your second life span is not much, right?"

"So what? If I can live longer, I’ll have made a profit."

Wen Xing nodded. Before taking over someone else’s body, Wen Xing was already over three hundred years old. Now, several hundred more years have passed, and he is approaching the point of needing the longevity pill.

"You have a good attitude. After all, your loved ones have all passed away, and your grandchildren are grown up. Don’t you think it’s time to start living for yourself?"

"What does that mean?"

"When someone takes over another person’s body, their cultivation will inevitably reach a bottleneck. It’s been many years since you reached the Nascent Soul stage, right?"

"Yes."

"I have a way to help you break through the Soul Changing stage and extend your lifespan by a thousand years."

"What’s the cost?"

"In exchange for a thousand years of extended life, I want five hundred years of your service. After five hundred years, I will give you back your freedom. If you still have the ability to break through the Void Achieving stage, you will earn even more. What do you say?"

Yang Luo said that she just talked with Wen Xing about Alchemy and confirmed that Wen Xing is an extraordinary alchemy genius with great ideas. When it comes to Alchemy, Wen Xing’ talent is not inferior to her own.

Although Yang Luo is skilled in Pill, Talisman, Item, and Formation, she is just one person and only has 24 hours in a day. She can’t do everything on her own, so she needs many helpers, just like the disciples she recruited in the Holy Heavenly Sect.

There are many alchemy geniuses in the central region, but she has her eyes set on them. However, those people are not so easy to recruit. Wen Xing, on the other hand, is a very suitable target.

"Let me think about it."

"Alright, give me your answer before I leave. Also, I will give you an additional benefit. If you agree to join me, I will give you the best Alchemy, even at the seventh or eighth level. It can make you famous like Talisman Maker Chen Chen. Even if it’s been ten thousand or a hundred thousand years in the past, when Alchemists mention you, they will show great respect, not just in the small area of Yun State."

"Do you have the ability for that?"

"You won’t lose anything if you give it a try, right?"

Yang Luo smiled and took out a jade scroll, pushing it towards Wen Xing.

Wen Xing didn’t pick it up immediately, and Yang Luo didn’t say anything else. She got up and left.

"Junior Sister, I don’t like this guy."

"Why don’t you like him? Isn’t he good?"

"There are so many alchemy geniuses, why do you want to find him? We can slowly nurture our own."

Yang Xiong didn’t directly say it, if he doesn’t like him, he just doesn’t like him. Why do we need so many reasons? Anyway, he thinks he can find someone else. The Holy Heavenly Sect is so big, with so many children being born every year, there will always be geniuses.

"It’s too much trouble to cultivate someone from scratch. Isn’t it better to find someone ready-made? Besides, Li Ruoxu’s talent is really good. It’s not easy for an independent cultivator to achieve this level. If we give him some resources, he will definitely become a legendary Alchemist."

"I can’t see it."

"It’s enough if I can see it. By the way, are there any other interesting people in Yun State?"

"Not at the moment, they are all mediocre."

"Alright, let’s play for ten days or half a month, and then go back."

Yang Luo said that she wasn’t interested in reading about mediocre people.

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"Is Taoist Friend Lin waiting for me?"

Just after finishing her conversation with Lin Batian, Yang Luo saw Lin Ying waiting for her.

"Yes."

"Does Taoist Friend Lin have something to discuss?"

"Earlier, you mentioned that my beast pet looked familiar to you. Have you seen other Aurora falcons?"

"Yes, I have."

"Can you introduce them to me or tell me where they are?"

"I cannot find him either, he is a wanderer, a wanderer who roams the world."

"Are you familiar with him?"

"Are you referring to the bird or its owner?"

"Both."

"Haha, then we are very familiar. We are friends who can talk about anything, like soulmates."

Yang Luo laughed and Lin Ying furrowed her brows. But after taking a glance at Yang Luo’s beautiful appearance and recalling something that someone had done, it seemed quite possible.

"How can we find him?"

"I can’t find him anyways. If you happen to find him, please let me know. I have something to discuss with him."

"What is it about?"

"Someone hurt my feelings, I can’t just let it go, can I?"

"Did they deceive you?"

"Yes, they deceived me miserably. If I find them, I will definitely give them a good beating, at least ten times. Otherwise, I won’t feel better."

"Damn it!"

Lin Ying gritted her teeth angrily. If he weren’t her own brother, she would have taken action. He has turned her into a mess. Could he be another Cao Ying? She can’t even face Cao Ying now, feeling guilty in her heart.

"Excuse me, Taoist friend. Could you explain in more detail?"

"Taoist Friend Lin, don’t hit someone’s face. I am the esteemed Young Sect Master of the Holy Heavenly Sect. If this matter spreads, how can I maintain my reputation, right?"

"You’re right. Please give me some information, and I will find someone. I will inform you when I do."

"That’s a promise. Once you find the person, you must let me know. Don’t worry, I won’t kill him."

"Yes, I will help you then."

Lin Ying said. The identity of the young master of the Shao clan is worthy of her brother. If she really feels sorry, she must make it up. It would be best to start a family and establish a career, so she can settle down.

"Thank you, taoist friend. I have a secret technique here. If you have his aura on you, I can help you find him."

"I also have a similar secret technique, no need for that."

"Mine is different, stronger than the mainstream mystical techniques in the cultivation world. It has a wider search range."

Yang Luo said. I have studied this secret technique here, it’s pretty good, but the one I have is better and easier to find.

"Thank you."

"No need, we’re on the same side. Let me tell you…"

Yang Luo didn’t even blink her eyes and casually made up a story, with perfect logic and full of storytelling, making Lin Ying even angrier. Isn’t this just a copy of the story with Cao Ying?

Really, it’s so frustrating. Why are all the men in the Lin family like this? They’re all so flirtatious. After catching him, we must fix this problem.