Eternal Life from Talisman Painting-Chapter 143 - 121: Immune to Miasma Poison

Celestial Profound City.

"Fellow Daoist, do you have any Tier Two Lower Grade Demon Cores? If not, even Preliminary Tier Two Demon Cores are fine." 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝒆𝒘𝙚𝓫𝙣𝙤𝒗𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

Preliminary Tier Two Demon Cores are generated by some powerful bloodline demon beasts at the peak of Tier One Late Stage.

If nothing unexpected happens, these demon beasts will all advance to Tier Two in the future.

"Fellow Daoist, it’s not that I don’t have them, but these resources are extremely scarce, the demand is too high, and the supply can’t keep up."

In the Market Trading Area, a disguised Lin Chang’an visited several shops selling demon beast materials, but the response was the same: none available.

"Or rather, the current market is undersupplied."

Lin Chang’an frowned slightly, considering that his demand for demon cores was quite large, he truly couldn’t afford to run out.

Demon Cores are not only the main material for Foundation Establishment Pills, but also a primary material for Tier Two cultivation elixirs, and are needed in artifact refining, arrays, and more.

"In recent years, the rise in raw material prices has gradually stabilized, but some materials have also become scarce."

The Cloud Mist Mountain Range is indeed a Treasure Mountain, but the difficulty has multiplied, creating a large gap in the market.

Furthermore, with the turmoil in the Yue Kingdom, these major forces have been stockpiling to enhance their strength.

Strategic materials like these naturally won’t easily flow out again.

"The Wood Attribute Core Crystal within my body is almost unable to sustain my cultivation any longer."

After inspecting with his Divine Sense, Lin Chang’an found that the Wood Attribute Crystal Core in his body was nearly filled with black impurities.

This was already the third Wood Attribute Crystal Core he had replaced since cultivating the Nascent Condensation Formulas.

"Consuming one crystal core a year requires several more for alchemy, and now a single Lower Grade Demon Core costs nearly ten thousand Lower Grade Spirit Stones in the market."

This means one Tier Two Lower Grade Demon Core costs sixty to seventy Middle Grade Spirit Stones.

Even if he could earn, he could only make about a hundred Middle Grade Spirit Stones per month through various means, rivaling the yearly income of cultivators of the same level.

However, with expenses on alchemy, spirit beasts, purchasing Spirit Liquid to nourish his Lifebound Spirit Plant, and his usual cultivation expenses, the numbers were daunting.

As Lin Chang’an wandered through the Market Trading Area, the thought made him frown.

"The majority of the expenses go towards nurturing the Lifebound Spirit Plant and cultivating the Nascent Condensation Formulas, but the Lifebound Spirit Plant is crucial for the future, and the crystal core’s ability to purify mana in the Nascent Condensation Formulas is crucial for eventual Core Formation."

"Though Core Formation is still far off, it’s well known that the purer the mana and the more perfect the body, the higher the success rate."

"Most demon cores are currently controlled by major forces. After all, they’re strategic materials, especially in these times. If I revealed my identity, maybe I wouldn’t lack resources, but the problem is I can’t expose myself."

Otherwise, no matter how difficult it was to hunt demon beasts, it wouldn’t be this challenging.

Previously, some Tribulation Cultivators would use demon cores as bait; cultivators these days are quite cunning.

Considering this, Lin Chang’an couldn’t help but feel a headache, as not many Foundation Establishment Cultivators could consume pills for cultivation daily like him.

Yet the problem was that his Ancient Cultivation Technique, despite its power, also involved a very slow cultivation speed, and without consuming pills, the pace couldn’t keep up.

...

Gathering Immortals Tower.

Lin Chang’an made his way to the Gathering Immortals Tower; although he needed to conceal himself when practicing alchemy, the Wood Attribute Crystal Cores required for his Secret Technique didn’t need to be hidden.

After all, which Foundation Establishment Cultivator doesn’t have some secrets of their own? Moreover, the crystal cores can also assist in cultivation, and many Foundation Establishment Cultivators do the same.

"Mr. Lin, the Tier Two Crystal Cores you want are rare enough, let alone Wood Attribute ones."

"Indeed, it’s not that Old Hu is stingy, it’s just that crystal cores are rare nowadays. Qi Refining Cultivators want them to refine Foundation Establishment Pills for breakthroughs, and Foundation Establishment Cultivators need them too."

Old Hu, a Mid-stage Foundation Establishment Cultivator with a rugged appearance, helplessly shrugged his shoulders, truly having no such rare items.

"And Mr. Lin, you know that many Demon Hunting Squads prefer to trade with Celestial Profound City, because there’s more choice."

Whether it’s elixirs, magical artifacts, or cultivation techniques, there’s a wide selection. These things can’t be bought with Spirit Stones outside, and more importantly, providing long-term transactions with Celestial Profound City, their clansmen and descendants can gain some protection..."

Despite his usual straightforwardness, Old Hu has a clear perception of things.

Even though you, Lin Chang’an, are a Tier Two Middle Grade Talisman Master, what can you offer in exchange?

Upon hearing this, Lin Chang’an sighed helplessly, for Old Hu’s words were indeed valid.

Apart from talismans, the only things he could offer in secret were some elixirs, yet Celestial Profound City offers more choices.

As for increasing the price? How much could he increase?

Moreover, many things can’t be bought with Spirit Stones; many Foundation Establishment Cultivators need more of artifacts, cultivation techniques and the like.

And in terms of protecting the heirs, it’s something Lin Chang’an simply couldn’t offer them.

"Fellow Daoists, if there are Wood Attribute Demon Cores available in the future, I’ll pay extra."

Hearing this, Old Hu and another middle-aged Foundation Establishment Cultivator exchanged glances, and finally, Old Hu burst into hearty laughter:

"Brother Lin, don’t think Old Hu brags, but the Demon Hunting Squads aren’t solely decided by me; sometimes it depends on the demand, but Old Hu will certainly keep an eye out for you."

"Thank you both, fellow Daoists."

"Haha, come now, Brother Lin is treating us today, we must have a few more drinks."

On the top floor of the Gathering Immortals Tower, amidst the laughter, although the Yue Kingdom’s situation was turbulent, the impact on Foundation Establishment Cultivators was minimal.

Unlike Qi Refining Cultivators, who become fearful at the slightest disturbance.