Eternal Life from Talisman Painting-Chapter 142 - 120: Evil Essence Sword Formulas

"Brother Wei, you’ve just broken through to a Tier One Upper Grade Alchemist; luckily, the news hasn’t gotten out yet."

At this moment, Shen Lie turned his head, looking at Wei Buyi with lingering fear as he spoke.

Originally, this was supposed to be a celebration for Wei Buyi’s breakthrough, but today the wine had already soured.

"Brother Shen, you speak so lightly!"

Wei Buyi glared in frustration, "Am I worried about myself? I’m worried that Celestial Profound City will be in turmoil again."

At the wine table, Lin Chang’an shook his head secretly. This didn’t seem like good news, but upon closer analysis, at least the Yue Kingdom wouldn’t immediately launch a large-scale war on the surface.

"Let’s stabilize the situation first and see. If things really go south, we need to plan ahead."

Everyone’s thoughts were already far from the banquet. Lin Chang’an also began pondering an escape route.

After all, which path would be the safest to retreat? As long as there’s a bounty on him, even in other countries, there would be envious eyes.

After all, as a Tier Two Middle Grade Talisman Master, he was, essentially, a fat catch.

But if he were to immediately seek refuge with a faction, they certainly wouldn’t easily grant him such freedom.

"Ultimately, everything comes down to strength. If I had a Golden Core now, even if it was just Fake Pill Realm strength, things wouldn’t be like this."

In the end, Lin Chang’an shook his head in secret, while at the same time, this news also disrupted Celestial Profound City.

Although the auction in Celestial Profound City was still ongoing, the city was as bustling as ever.

Yet the attention of the cultivators was more focused on this bounty.

Foundation Establishment Cultivators were still okay, but some skilled Qi Refining Cultivators turned pale.

...

‌Days and nights flew by like shuttles, and the situation in the Yue Kingdom continued to be turbulent.

With the bounties issued by the Li Huo Palace and Divine Sword Sect, Celestial Profound City indeed experienced quite a bit of chaos.

Tribulation Cultivators emerged, and someone who was a close friend just yesterday could suddenly become a Tribulation Cultivator after venturing out together.

Even various new fishing scams appeared one after another.

For example, three to five Late-stage Qi Refining Cultivators would claim to have discovered medicinal herbs, Demon Beasts, or even remnants of cultivators’ abodes, secretly forming a Hunter Cultivator Squad with friends.

But only upon arrival would they find out they were the prey.

Especially skill cultivators preparing for the Foundation Establishment Stage, they became particularly sought after.

Because to achieve Foundation Establishment, they had to leave the city.

Especially now that Demon Cores were hard to come by, there was no chance for a breakthrough without taking risks.

For a time, Celestial Profound City was in a panic, with quite a few cultivators being harmed.

Similarly, quite a few cultivators made a fortune and then joined the Li Huo Palace, and not a few of them stepped into the ranks of Foundation Establishment Cultivators relying on the resources of blood.

Inside the cave abode.

[Life Span: 64/217]

[Realm: Early Foundation Establishment (50/100)] 𝓯𝙧𝙚𝒆𝙬𝙚𝒃𝙣𝙤𝒗𝓮𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

"Due to the nurturing of the Wood Attribute Technique, my lifespan has slowly increased by two years, and my cultivation speed is quite good."

Three years had passed, leaving no trace on Lin Chang’an. Instead, as the Cultivation Technique improved, his lifespan increased slowly as well.

"It’s normal for the advancement of a Great Realm to extend lifespan; at the same time, cultivation progress will bring slight increases, with the Wood Attribute Technique being the most notable."

Thinking of his lifespan, Lin Chang’an couldn’t help but sigh, as his Lifebound Spirit Plant had devoured thirty years from him.

If not, his lifespan would have now broken through two hundred and fifty years.

According to the characteristics of this Ancient Cultivation Technique, after reaching late-stage Foundation Establishment, his lifespan might reach an astounding three hundred years.

"But recently, over the past two years, the Spirit Grass and Spirit Fruit for alchemy are still alright; after all, there is never a shortage of adventurers among cultivators. However, Demon Cores are becoming increasingly hard to obtain."

Looking at the dwindling elixirs, Lin Chang’an couldn’t help but furrow his brows in concern.