Chapter 241 - 187: Another Demon Technique and a Profound Spirit Channel
Chapter 241: Chapter 187: Another Demon Technique and a Profound Spirit Channel
Lin Changheng felt exceptionally refreshed and invigorated when he emerged from Yan Mingyi’s boudoir.
The satisfaction from his advancing Cultivation added to this feeling, making him comfortable to the extreme.
"Not going to rest a little longer?"
Lin Changheng had just sat down in the courtyard and was about to pour himself a pot of tea when he saw Yan Mingyi walk out. She was fully dressed, but her face still had a rosy flush, making her look incredibly lovely and well-nourished. Her legs seemed to move a little unnaturally.
"After all these years, I’ve been through hundreds of battles, you could say. I’ve long since been trained and honed by Brother Lin."
Yan Mingyi gave a flirtatious smile, surprisingly making a bedroom joke.
"Brother Lin, let me."
The Female Cultivator gently took the teapot Lin Changheng had just lifted and poured for him.
"Oh, you..."
Watching the tea fall into the cup in a graceful arc, Lin Changheng couldn’t help but touch his nose. ’Hundreds of battles? Am I really that lustful?’
But then he chuckled in relief. He was already seventy-four, yet he could still ride onto the battlefield with undiminished vigor. That seemed like something to be proud of.
Yan Mingyi then sat down across from Lin Changheng and got down to business. "Brother Lin, while you were in seclusion, a letter arrived from Elder Mo."
As she spoke, she swiped her Storage Bag, and a sealed letter flew out, its Restriction still intact.
"Oh? Let me see."
Lin Changheng smiled, took the letter, and began to inspect it. At the same time, he asked, "Did anyone else come looking for me?"
"Yes."
Yan Mingyi smiled. She wasn’t just Lin Changheng’s concubine, but also the "Grand Steward" of his residence. "Our neighbor, Elder Lü Tong, came to visit. He wanted to ask if you’ve gathered all the main ingredients for the Foundation Establishment Pill."
"Chef Zeng also came by, but when I told him you were in seclusion, Brother Lin, he didn’t come in. He gave me a box of Demon Beast Essence Blood to pass on to you."
"Also, a few unfamiliar Cultivators came to visit, but I sent them away directly, telling them, ’My master is at a critical moment in his Alchemy and cannot be disturbed’..."
Her report was exceptionally clear, item by item, and her handling of the matters was quite appropriate. Lin Changheng couldn’t help but look up at Yan Mingyi with an appreciative gaze. She, in turn, covered her lips and giggled, clearly enjoying his praise.
"Has Deng Changsheng shown up? Or sent any word?"
Lin Changheng asked suddenly, looking up from the letter he had been studying.
"No."
Yan Mingyi shook her head, a strange look on her face. "He hasn’t been seen in so long. Could something have happened to him? Or did he fail his breakthrough?"
Lin Changheng appeared remarkably calm. "Everyone has their own fate, and the Celestial Dao is merciless. But success or failure depends on his strength, preparation, and Heart Nature. External objects are only a part of it; they aren’t the deciding factor."
Hearing this, Yan Mingyi nodded thoughtfully, pondering his words.
Seeing this, Lin Changheng said no more and returned to studying Mo Zhaoli’s letter.
The part of the letter that gave him pause was about the Red-eyed Fire Demon.
Mo Zhaoli had communicated with that Sect elder. The man had agreed and proposed a condition for the trade.
It was a Foundation Establishment Pill.
Nothing less than a Genuine Foundation Establishment Pill would suffice for the exchange.
Looking at this rather specific and targeted demand, Lin Changheng guessed his identity had been leaked. Sure enough, later in the letter, Mo Zhaoli explained, quite embarrassed, that the elder had insisted on knowing who needed it.
Mo Zhaoli had originally intended to claim he was the one who needed it, but the Sect elder didn’t believe him at all.
He pointed out that Mo Zhaoli was neither a Pill Master nor a Talisman Master, nor did he specialize in Body Refining. To be collecting so much Essence Blood, it certainly wasn’t for his own use, and the elder implied there might be an issue with his integrity.
In response, Mo Zhaoli had no choice but to explain that he was seeking it for a Pill Master friend, without revealing Lin Changheng’s identity.
But as soon as the other party heard the words "Pill Master," he immediately quoted that price.
"What an outrageous demand!"
Lin Changheng’s expression soured. He knew the Sect elder was doing it on purpose, jacking up the price on the spot, and he cursed inwardly.
The main issue was that this Red-eyed Fire Demon was only Tier One Late Stage. There was no way it was worth that price. The elder was probably taking advantage of his previously expressed strong demand for Essence Blood.
After some deliberation, Lin Changheng decided to give up on it with a cold smile.
’Go find some other sucker to trade for a Foundation Establishment Pill if you can.’
He then stood up and immediately wrote a reply to Mo Zhaoli. The core message was: since there is no sincerity, the negotiation is over.
Meanwhile, the Demon Beast Essence Blood sent by Chef Zeng had been placed in the Seclusion Room.
Lowering the Dragon-Breaking Stone, Lin Changheng still hadn’t revealed even a hint of his core secrets to Yan Mingyi.
’This time, I can do it all in one go. Over two hundred portions of Poison Fire Bull Essence Blood this time, plus the one hundred and ninety-plus from before! It’s more than enough!’
His mind communed with the Primordial Cauldron as his hand touched the Essence Blood.
As the Essence Blood of the Poison Fire Bull was drawn out, the progress of his Spirit Stealing soared.
At the same time, a rosy mist rose from the Primordial Cauldron’s mouth, and a red light shot toward the heavens.
[Spirit Stealing: 100/100]
...
The Red Treasure Seed trembled; the Spirit Stealing was a success. When Lin Changheng’s consciousness touched it, information flowed back to him.
[Poison Fire Bull Treasure Seed · Fifth Layer]
[Can continue to Refine into Demon Race Lifebound Talent: Poison Fire]
"Refine into!" The Treasure Seed flew from the tripod mouth and entered his body. Lin Changheng froze as a strange, indescribable sensation washed over him.
[Acquired: Fire Poison Technique - Transformation]
The wisp of Fire Poison Qi in his body grew stronger again. It was a significant boost, but not enough to reach the next tier.
[Utility: Tier Two Lower Grade Fire Poison Enhancement, major body adaptation to poison]
But Lin Changheng’s attention was already elsewhere.
He took out twenty portions of Red-eyed Fire Demon Essence Blood and continued the Metamorphosis.
"Hm? No phenomenon?"