Eternal Life from Talisman Painting-Chapter 157 - 126: Yin Yang Joint Attack Secret Technique (Part 3)
Perhaps destined to muddle through life at the early stage of Foundation Establishment.
"I just wonder how much this dual cultivation secret technique can enhance my cultivation."
Thinking of Yun Yao’s cultivation, Lin Chang’an pondered silently.
"It’s manageable at the early stage of Foundation Establishment, but the further you progress, the harder it gets. Yun Yao established Foundation before me and possesses a top-grade Spirit Root, practicing top-level demonic cultivation techniques.
Yet she still needs to practice this technique with me to boost her cultivation, showing the increasing difficulty of cultivation as we progress."
The dual cultivation secret technique benefits both parties.
However, since Lin Chang’an’s cultivation is lower, he might initially benefit more.
Just as Lin Chang’an awaited Yun Yao’s arrival, a Sound Transmission Jade Talisman appeared outside the array.
As Lin Chang’an reached out and caught the talisman, Yun Yao’s voice slowly emerged from it.
"Coming tonight? This dual cultivation secret technique isn’t improper!"
Upon hearing that Yun Yao could only come at night, Lin Chang’an was at a loss for words.
They were practicing a legitimate dual cultivation secret technique, not some crooked or wicked path.
"Since that’s the case, I’ll go and meet Old Hu first, he seems to have gotten some good stuff recently."
Thinking of this, Lin Chang’an nodded, put the Cyan-Horned Bull back into the Spirit Beast Bag, and headed to the Market Trading Area within the city.
As he left the training ground, he happened to encounter Chen Wen and Chen Feng, who were also leaving from Chen Qing’s training ground.
The two brothers greeted him respectfully, but Lin Chang’an merely nodded slightly and left.
However, he sighed inwardly, realizing that Chen Qing had indeed given up cultivation, allowing his descendants to train at this Foundation Establishment venue.
Lin Chang’an held no prejudice against this; it was all too normal in the Immortal Cultivation Realm.
After all, most cultivators don’t have Lin Chang’an’s talent or lucky encounters.
Having achieved Foundation Establishment precariously, they exhausted their energy, with their cultivation paths often lacking hope—not uncommon to spend their days drinking, having fun, or supporting family, raising children.
...
Gathering Immortals Tower.
"Ah, Mr. Lin, your seclusion this time was really long; Old Hu has missed you dearly."
The rugged-looking Old Hu embraced him with a big hug and then laughed heartily.
Accustomed to such enthusiasm, Lin Chang’an shook his head, smiling, yet teasingly said:
"Old Hu, calling me out of seclusion just for a drink is not enough."
"Don’t worry, Brother Lin, today’s feast is on me."
Old Hu laughed aloud, as he had prepared a table full of premium spirit wines and spirit flesh, which brought a smile to Lin Chang’an’s face.
It seemed Old Hu indeed had good things to share.
"Brother Lin, take a look at this."
Impatient, Old Hu excitedly retrieved an item from his Storage Bag, instantly delighting Lin Chang’an.
"A Tier Two Middle Stage Wood Attribute Demon Core."
This was a rare treasure indeed.
Simultaneously, he felt secretly grateful; he hadn’t expected Old Hu to care so much about their casual remark from last time.
It made him appreciate that this friendship was indeed worthwhile.
Old Hu’s full name was Hu Jin, now approaching ninety, considered a seasoned Mid-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator.
His name wielded significant reputation among Demon Hunting Foundation Establishment Cultivators for his impressive strength. 𝕗𝐫𝚎𝗲𝘄𝐞𝕓𝐧𝕠𝘃𝕖𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝚖
Rising solely through personal struggle, he was a quintessential figure who emerged among loose cultivators.
"Thank you, Old Hu."
The friendship between men had no pretense, just two simple words.
Old Hu, however, laughed heartily, tossing the Tier Two Spirit Core over and waving it aside:
"I told you, this feast, Brother Lin, is definitely on you."
"Rest assured, not just one meal; when Old Hu returns to the Gathering Immortals Tower, it’ll always be on me."
"No need, Old Hu isn’t shameless enough for that."
The shared laughter around the drinking table, especially as one was a Talisman Master and the other a Demon Hunting Foundation Establishment cultivator with no conflict of interest, bonded them well.
However, perceptive Old Hu still noticed the faint Blood Evil Qi on Lin Chang’an but pretended ignorance and continued drinking and jesting.
Lin Chang’an merely nodded with a smile, not mentioning the subject.
They both understood—there was no need for too much clarity between friends.
Out of concern, Old Hu, continuing his jest fueled by the drink, said:
"Brother Lin, be cautious when entering and exiting Celestial Profound City; lately, many fellow cultivators have been ambushed, whether planning to establish Foundation or newly established, undeniably an inside job; how else could they target so precisely?"
Listening to Old Hu’s reminder, Lin Chang’an nodded gravely.
"Thank you, I will take it to heart."
Given that such an experienced friend raised this, it undoubtedly signified the seriousness, warranting Lin Chang’an’s attention.
