Eternal Life from Talisman Painting-Chapter 146 - 122: Times Have Changed

In Lin Chang’an’s calm tone, he did not oppose this kind of shortcut-taking cultivator.

After all, if one could succeed, that was their own capability.

But if it affected him, then that would not be acceptable.

Moreover, Chen Wen had done this repeatedly, and if there wasn’t tacit approval from his neighbor Chen Qing, Lin Chang’an wouldn’t believe it even if beaten to death.

"In just a few short years, everything has changed."

Recalling Chen Qing of the past, with his firm and unyielding demeanor, he has now become deeply entrenched in family development, losing all spirit of struggle.

He has completely changed into a person who schemes tirelessly for his descendants and family.

This caused Lin Chang’an to sigh deeply, as time goes by, many people have changed too much.

Recalling the few of them from back then, now only he and Yun Yao still hold steadfast with the heart of rigorous cultivation.

If he hadn’t awakened his talent back then, or hadn’t had opportunities, perhaps he would have become another person too.

"Even so, Mr. Chen Qing, I hope you take care of yourself."

Lin Chang’an shook his head at this time, though Chen Qing repeatedly eyed his cave mansion, he might not be eyeing him, but it still stirred his dissatisfaction.

...

Inside Chen Qing’s estate.

"Grandfather."

Chen Wen, upon his return, was full of frustration, as he had persisted for two or three years, yet Zhou Bingyun remained as before.

Actually, Zhou Bingyun’s meaning was already very clear, but some people insisted regardless.

In just three short years, the once bookish scholar now had a smooth face, devoid of the indomitable spirit he once possessed, replaced only by a mercantile spirit.

"Wen’Er, don’t lose heart."

Chen Qing’s expression did not show discouragement; instead, he encouraged:

"This girl is the daughter of the Zhou family head, and exceedingly gifted, naturally not easy to attain."

Being at the Qi Refining Ninth Layer, also a Tier One Upper Grade Pill Master, with a middle-grade spirit root, plus her family background, even Chen Qing felt a heat in his heart.

Even leaving identity aside, her value to the Chen family was not small.

"Grandfather, are we really doing the right thing?"

Chen Feng beside them was somewhat pale. He could understand this behavior, but it seemed improper as they were clearly looked down upon.

"What do you understand!"

Upon hearing this, Chen Qing rarely showed a hint of anger, glaring at Chen Feng and scolding him.

"These people from great families never have to worry about resources from birth, and us? Your grandfather has narrowly escaped death several times, barely reaching Foundation Establishment, only to be frightened into hiding by the disciples of these great family sects with just a word!

No matter how much one advances in Foundation Establishment, over the years, your grandfather’s cultivation has not improved one bit. Do you think I didn’t want it?"

When he spoke of this, Chen Qing had a deep unwillingness in his eyes.

Why could these disciples of great sects have everything?

"Wen’Er, you are the grandson your grandfather values most; do not disappoint him."

"Rest assured, grandfather, Chen Wen will surely lead the family to rise."

Under his determined goal, Chen Wen feared nothing, for as long as he succeeded, he could endure any shame.

It must be said that Chen Qing’s transformation over the years had also influenced the next generation, with a single-minded ambition to lead the Chen family to rise.

Just then, a sound transmission jade talisman flickered outside the array.

"Grandfather, is this a sound transmission jade talisman from Mr. Lin next door?"

With Chen Qing’s wave, the jade talisman entered through the array, slowly emanating Lin Chang’an’s familiar voice.

However, as this voice echoed, the faces of Chen Wen and Chen Feng both changed.

The usually familiar voice now carried a tinge of unfamiliarity.

More importantly, though the words said that he was going into closed cultivation and couldn’t help with the talisman purchase, anyone could grasp the underlying tone.

"Grandfather!"

Chen Qing nodded with a grim expression, then grasped the sound transmission jade talisman, finally turning it into dust in his palm.

"From now on, don’t keep an eye on Mr. Lin’s cave mansion anymore."

He knew it was Lin Chang’an’s warning, as well as a delineation of boundaries.

But did he regret it!?

Thinking of this, Chen Qing looked at his two grandsons and instead smiled self-deprecatingly.

"This Mr. Lin is a Tier Two Middle Grade Talisman Master, while your grandfather is merely a loose cultivator, hardly someone from the same circle to aspire to, so don’t think too much about it.

In the future, cultivate well, and after the Chen family rises, there will naturally be countless people who will look upon you favorably."

Perhaps from the start, Chen Qing had thought of this outcome.

But Lin Chang’an couldn’t help him much, so he also tacitly agreed to this notion.

"Yes, grandfather."

Chen Wen and Chen Feng both respectfully cupped their hands.

And within the cave mansion next door, Lin Chang’an’s expression remained calm after doing all this.

The two sides were already people of different worlds.

...

This trivial matter did not affect Lin Chang’an; instead, he wholeheartedly began preparing for the secret journey to the Cloud Mist Mountain Range.

Although Su Miaoyin had previously given him a jade token, Celestial Profound City’s high-level resources were offered to him, but only those a tributor could reach.

More importantly, the quantity of Tier Two crystal cores he needed was quite large, clearly abnormal, so to avoid drawing attention, he reluctantly had to give up.

Several days later, just as Lin Chang’an was quietly preparing for this journey to the Cloud Mist Mountain Range, Shen Fan and Wei Yingying came to visit.

"Greetings, Uncle Lin." 𝚏𝐫𝚎𝗲𝕨𝐞𝐛𝕟𝚘𝐯𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝗺

Seeing the two bringing gifts upon their visit, Lin Chang’an nodded with a smile.

"Yingying, you girl, really do resemble your Aunt Lu."

Teased by Lin Chang’an, Wei Yingying’s face flushed slightly, but she still smiled freely.

"Uncle Lin, please don’t tease me. This time, Brother Fan and I have returned specially prepared with spirit wine and spirit fruit for you. Throughout this journey, Brother Fan has spoken so highly of you, Uncle Lin."