Eternal Life from Talisman Painting-Chapter 250 - 164: Targeted

Li Huo Peak.

"Greetings, Senior Song."

Since the conclusion of the Core Formation celebration banquet, upon meeting again and seeing Song Tingfeng now transformed into a Fake Pill Cultivator, Lin Chang’an was filled with envy.

Let’s not discuss the vast difference between a Fake Pill and a True Pill.

If one can’t even prove a Fake Pill, any other talk is pointless.

A Fake Pill Master may not match the prowess of a True Pill Cultivator, but vastly exceeds a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, not to mention beginning with five hundred years of life span.

As long as fortune is sufficient, there’s a chance to reincarnate once more into Pill Formation.

The Immortal Cultivation Realm harbors countless treasures.

"Mr. Lin, you and I have been acquainted for years, there’s no need for formality, let’s continue addressing each other as friends."

Despite a slightly regrettable lack of True Pill, Song Tingfeng, beneath his spirited smile, already gained considerably compared to failure.

Looking at Song Tingfeng’s genuine expression, Lin Chang’an dared not be presumptuous, and respectfully clasped his hands:

"Brother Song, this is the market’s revenue from recent times, and also the thousand Middle Grade Spirit Stones previously borrowed from Brother Song."

With a gentle raise of his hand, two storage bags floated up, sending over part of the black market’s earnings.

Simultaneously, clearly distinguishing his own and the market’s share.

"What’s this!"

Upon seeing the storage bag returning the Spirit Stones, Song Tingfeng was caught momentarily off guard, then revealed a smile towards Lin Chang’an.

"Mr. Lin, you’re being too considerate."

Inside this Spirit Stone bag were not just a thousand Middle Grade Spirit Stones, but over three thousand.

More than three times the amount.

Yet Lin Chang’an, with a smile, clasped his hands and said, "Brother Song, I said the stones wouldn’t be borrowed without returns, and if successful, the profits would be split evenly."

To Lin Chang’an’s attitude, Song Tingfeng was overjoyed and with a laugh, invited him to drink and converse freely in the dojo.

"Mr. Lin, you’re still so cautious, but I’ll accept these Spirit Stones, though in the future let’s not be distant with each other."

Turning a handsome profit of this many Middle Grade Spirit Stones, claiming not to be pleased would be a lie.

Especially recalling when Lin Chang’an initially borrowed money from him, Song Tingfeng couldn’t help but nod affirmatively.

This Mr. Lin, although cautious in action, undeniably lacked huge ambitions, only desiring steadfast cultivation.

Otherwise, he wouldn’t have entertained gambling on the future of Celestial Profound City.

This singular act earned their goodwill.

Originally spoken as a jest, who would’ve thought he’d truly return it with interest.

The benefits from the black market naturally go without saying, Wu Yan, Su Miaoyin, and Song Tingfeng himself all have shares.

Even when absent, Lin Chang’an would deliver it to their abodes outside.

Lin Chang’an was also quite envious, believing one who has achieved mastery becomes a teacher, and during their chat with Song Tingfeng, he found that this Song had not changed much.

Furthermore, he proactively shared his Core Formation experiences, which made Lin Chang’an internally grateful, acknowledging not a single Spirit Stone over the years was spent in vain.

Such Core Formation experience is invaluable.

For a mere loose cultivator like him, no one would elaborate on it.

"Brother Lin, these years I’ve noticed, you are indeed a diligent cultivator, heed my words; if you can form a Fake Pill don’t covet a True Pill.

I, Song, acted decisively without greed, thus achieving today, and what’s wrong with a Fake Pill? My current strength and longevity allow me to strategize further, but if you fail..."

At this point, Song Tingfeng shook his head, mocking:

"The Immortal Cultivation Realm has so many greedy cultivators, wishing for a True Pill but failing, then attempting to form a Fake Pill only to find they’ve expended most of their energy, ultimately failing.

Once Core Formation fails, the Foundation Establishment cultivator’s strength and lifespan make a second attempt at Core Formation nearly impossible..."

Listening to Song Tingfeng’s sincere advice, Lin Chang’an was equally grateful, recognizing this Song as a good person indeed.

From meeting onward, he’s always been a good person.

"Thank you, Brother Song, for your guidance."

"You must comprehend, whether enhancing Spirit Root aptitude or acquiring spiritual objects for Golden Core quality, what capability does a mere Foundation Establishment cultivator have to access them?"

Under Song Tingfeng’s meaningful gaze, it was almost as if he were saying, even becoming a Fake Pill Cultivator still opens avenues.

Moving forward, he still has numerous opportunities, but should Core Formation fail, there won’t be a second chance.

Lin Chang’an nodded internally, meticulously memorizing the Core Formation insights.

However, next, this Song revealed his old habit again, unknowingly excitedly shifting the conversation to arrays. 𝓯𝓻𝒆𝙚𝒘𝓮𝙗𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝒍.𝙘𝓸𝙢

Despite being a Fake Pill Cultivator, in the path of arrays over the years, he still remained at Upper Grade Tier One without any progress.

Over the years of familiarity, Lin Chang’an also knew that Brother Song was perhaps truly dedicated to the path of arrays.

To allegedly pursue a senior sister, aiming to learn arrays, it now appears likely disguising his talent in arrays.

Just like a stubborn chess player, poor as he may be, yet never hindered in his love and commitment to the path of arrays.

And over these years, Lin Chang’an has almost reached the edge of Tier Two in arrays, the two could be said to be rivals evenly matched and worthy opponents.

Meanwhile, Lin Chang’an also gathered many otherwise inaccessible insights, such as Brother Song soon heading to the front lines, as Wu Yan, the senior brother, returns for a rest.

...

Celestial Profound City, West City Black Market.

While numerous cultivators filled the black market, the four Foundation Establishment cultivators from the Qin Family were all gloomy and crestfallen.

"Patriarch, within our market, we lack resources to attract high-level cultivators; relying solely on our Qin Family’s Tier Two Talisman is far from sufficient."

Renowned for their talismans, the Qin Family found this craft easy to learn but hard to master, possessing mere inheritance and currently only one Tier Two Rune Master within the clan,

Though not lacking, for a market of such magnitude, it’s akin to a drop in the ocean.