Eternal Life from Talisman Painting-Chapter 349 - 203: The Darkness of the Market
Jade Spirit Island.
"Senior Lin."
Just as he returned, he encountered Lu Yujian, who looked at him with full respect. π³πΏππππ²ππ»ππππ₯.ππ π
Lin Changβan nodded silently; unlike others, this person was single-mindedly devoted to sword dao.
"Mr. Lu, since we are both Foundation Establishment Cultivators, we should address each other as friends."
Although he addressed the otherβs mother as a fellow cultivator, there was no need to take advantage of this small courtesy.
Only someone like Lu Yujian, who only had eyes for sword dao, would listen so obediently, merely because of a polite remark from his mother.
Yet he truly called him senior.
"Mr. Lin, could I inquire about sword dao?"
In the past two years, they had interacted several times, and Lin Changβan understood the otherβs intentions.
He immediately thought of how the Lu family had once hid in the Heaven-Reaching Mist Sea, certainly possessing unique insights, so he nodded lightly.
"Please, friend."
Seeing Lin Changβan agree, Lu Yujian immediately smiled.
They had sparred in sword dao before, where he was completely defeated, and afterward, he frequently came to discuss sword dao.
However, according to his mother, he obediently brought gifts each time before coming.
In the pavilion, Lin Changβan brewed spirit tea and watched as Lu Yujian unabashedly set down his gift, leaving him somewhat helpless.
This person was indeed not very tactful, but he was sincere.
"Mr. Lin, in terms of sword dao..."
Lu Yujian excitedly shared his insights and doubts about sword dao.
Lin Changβan, being more experienced, and having received the Blood Evil True Masterβs inheritance, naturally knew more than the other.
Therefore, in their discussions on sword dao, it was mostly Lin Changβan guiding him.
This was one of the reasons the Lu family allowed him to continue visiting, with the intent of establishing good relations.
However, although Lu Yujian was obsessed with sword dao, he was not truly foolish.
Lin Changβan took the opportunity to gather intelligence, especially this time without much concealment, wanting to ask about the Lu familyβs experiences in the Heaven-Reaching Mist Sea.
Lu Yujian did not hold back any information, but when mentioning the Heaven-Reaching Mist Sea, he looked extremely grave.
"Mr. Lin, this place is extremely dangerous, only a tenth of it has been explored by Human Race Cultivators, and itβs rumored that deep inside, there are transformed Great Demons..."
Listening to Lu Yujian, Lin Changβan nodded inwardly.
Indeed, the intelligence bought from Duo Bao Tower covered only the general situation, while the Lu family, to escape pursuit, had hidden there for over a decade.
The insights into the Heaven-Reaching Mist Sea were more aligned with survival.
Especially what their family encountered, various demon beasts, poisons, etc.
"Many believe the demon beasts are all in the sea, not knowing the islands are also fraught with danger, with various demon beasts, poisons, and even yin spirits lurking in the shadows..."
Lu Yujian, this sword cultivator, when recounting the Lu familyβs times of hiding, showed a trace of lingering fear in his eyes.
Lin Changβan, hearing this, nodded secretly, glad he was only passing through and not staying long.
According to Lu Yujian, staying hidden in the Heaven-Reaching Mist Sea long-term was naturally perilous; his intention to merely trade in a few safe markets was comparatively less dangerous.
"Thank you, Mr. Lu."
"No need for thanks. If Mr. Lin intends to go, itβs best to travel with friends, as there are many tribulation cultivators there."
Lin Changβan nodded, and the two engaged in further discussion, satisfied with this exchange.
Both parties gained what they wanted.
...
However, after the other left, Lin Changβan did not rush but sent a message to Hu Jin, inquiring further.
Soon, Old Hu replied; he already had plans to prepare some artifact refining materials and was coincidentally interested in joining, but needed three more months.
After all, he also had an order from the Lu family.
"The Heaven-Reaching Mist Sea, truly a perilous place, with numerous poisons on the island and even yin spirits lurking."
Lin Changβan looked solemn, not fearing the poisons.
But these yin spirits he had never encountered before.
Moreover, these strange creatures are the terror of cultivators due to their eerie attacks, not to mention they have no storage bags or magical artifacts.
Killing them yields not even a scrap, a wasted effort.
"Yin spirits most fear objects of extreme yang. Itβs fortunate I have plenty of Thunder Shock Talismans, but Iβll prepare more just in case."
In the days that followed, Lin Changβan began preparations, of course without neglecting his cultivation.
Until three months later, Old Hu completed the Lu familyβs order, and after another two months of preparation, he finally paid a visit.
"Finally done. The Lu familyβs request was urgent; without a good reward, I wouldnβt have worked so hard."
Old Hu visited with a face full of smiles, evidently having made a good profit.
After all, in the four great cultivation skills, artifact refining and arrays have the most profit.
"Truly envious of your skills, Old Hu."
Lin Changβan joked, and Old Hu waved his hand helplessly, "Donβt. Swinging a hammer every day isnβt enviable; itβs nothing like your bearing."
After some polite exchanges, they shifted the topic to the Heaven-Reaching Mist Sea.
"Recently, thereβs been no major disturbances in the Heaven-Reaching Mist Sea, relatively safe."
Over the past six months, Lin Changβan had been planning and naturally kept an eye on the Heaven-Reaching Mist Sea intelligence.
If any major upheavals happened, he would certainly wait.
Making talisman treasures is important, but not worth the risk.
Waiting another year or two would be fine.
"Thatβs good. Iβve long wanted to collect some high-level materials, especially the array discs and flags youβve mentioned, Old Lin. The materials needed are not simple.
