Eternal Life: I Can Harvest Demon Beast Talents

As Lin Changheng flew, his heart was far from the calm his expression suggested.

This was a perfect example of the power of connections. How else could he kill two birds with one stone?

He had profited twice from the very same mission!

During their last meeting, Lin Changheng's performance had caught the eye of Elder Kong, an important figure in the Immortal City. The elder had taken a liking to him and even given him a token. This time, he had been tacitly appointed for the job.

Even Bai Zhenchuan had benefited as a result.

Last time, he had received a Tier Two Middle Grade Pill Furnace, a Tier Two Upper Grade Alchemy Inheritance, ten portions of Cyan Rain Mist Toad Essence Blood with the Profound Spirit Bloodline, and some Jade Wave Floating Bud Spirit Tea.

This time wasn't bad either!

A full supply of Cyan Rain Mist Toad Essence Blood, and a single-use Flying Sword Talisman Treasure.

The former could be used to continue the Spirit Stealing and Metamorphosis of his Treasure Seed, further strengthening it.

The latter could be used to save his life or slay his enemies, giving him another powerful offensive tool.

It could even rank among his most powerful offensive techniques, perhaps even becoming his single strongest attack.

What a massive gain.

He just hoped the Immortal City's demand for the internal organs of the Cyan Rain Mist Toad would continue.

Otherwise, if the demand ceased and no one was sent out to hunt this type of Demon Beast, wouldn't his supply be cut off?

After all, the Cyan Rain Mist Toad lived in the swamps deep within the Wilderness. It was far too dangerous, and he had no intention of going there himself.

...

Back in his immortal cave.

Lin Changheng immediately took out the Flying Sword Talisman Treasure and began examining it closely.

He couldn't put it down.

He also recalled the basic information Bai Zhenchuan had just shared with him.

First, this Talisman Treasure was created by extracting ten percent of the power from a Magical Treasure called the Cyan Purification Sword and sealing it onto talisman paper.

This type of talisman paper was quite special, with an extremely high capacity, unlike the ordinary paper used to create Tier One or Tier Two Talismans.

If ordinary paper were used, it would be unable to withstand the power and would spontaneously combust before the attack could even be unleashed.

Second, Bai Zhenchuan had also told him how to activate the Talisman Treasure. He just needed to infuse Magical Power into the Talisman.

He could then control its Transformed Form to fight his enemies.

She gave him this warning because she was worried that, having never handled a Talisman Treasure before, he might get curious, accidentally channel his Magical Power into it, and use up its only charge. That would be a terrible waste.

The woman was incredibly meticulous, and her words preempted the possibility of the curious Lin Changheng fiddling with the treasure and causing an accident.

A sudden idea then struck Lin Changheng, and he couldn't resist using his Nourishing Spirit Anomaly Technique on the Cyan Purifying Sword Talisman Treasure.

The Talisman Treasure showed no reaction, lying perfectly still where it was.

'A Talisman Treasure, while precious and special, ultimately has no potential for growth. Its power is a fixed amount extracted from a Magical Treasure. Once it's used, it's gone. Naturally, it can't be triggered or nurtured by the Nourishing Spirit Anomaly Technique.'

In the end, he had to give up on this fanciful idea.

...

「Three days later.」

Lin Changheng flew his Dharma Ship directly to a private courtyard in the Immortal City's Inner City.

The Tier Two Middle Grade Talisman Master, Zhu Guangsheng, lived here.

It wasn't Yunjian Que, where he had lived previously, but it was a similar residential area.

According to Zhu Guangsheng, although the environment of the Outer Lake was nice, he claimed his old bones were too lazy for the commute. It was more comfortable to live in the Inner City, where it was also more convenient to buy things.

KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK!

Lin Changheng stood before the gate and raised his hand to knock.

"Coming, coming!"

An old man in simple linen robes came to open the gate.

His face was ruddy, his spirit vigorous, and his stride was energetic. With his Early Stage Foundation Establishment cultivation, he hardly looked like a man with "old bones."

"Well, well! Mr. Lin, what brings you here today? Please, come in, quickly."

Seeing the smiling Lin Changheng at the door, the old man in linen seemed pleasantly surprised and ushered him inside.

"I've come to visit without any prior notice. I hope I'm not inconveniencing you, Brother Chu?"

Lin Changheng said with a smile.

"Not at all! Don't say that, Mr. Lin. I'm usually cooped up at home and don't like to go out. Sometimes days go by without me saying a word. I couldn't be happier to have you come and chat with me."

As Zhu Guangsheng spoke, he was already serving Tier Two Spirit Wine.

"I've actually come today because there are two matters I need your help with, Brother Chu,"

Lin Changheng said, getting straight to the point and cupping his hands.

"Two matters?"

Hearing this, Zhu Guangsheng was not alarmed but delighted. He waved his hand magnanimously and declared, "Mr. Lin, just say the word. If I'm able to help, I will absolutely not refuse."

Lin Changheng had anticipated Zhu Guangsheng's reaction.

The man wasn't afraid of Lin Changheng asking for favors; on the contrary, he was afraid Lin Changheng would ask for nothing.

Relationships, after all, were built on this kind of back-and-forth, a web of mutual favors and obligations.

That was what made a relationship strong.

After all, Zhu Guangsheng was still hoping to acquire a Foundation Establishment Pill from Lin Changheng.

"First, I need Brother Chu to help me find some information about a Tier Two Upper Grade Spirit Wood called East Wheel Willow Wood. Specifically, where I can buy it, or if any Fellow Daoists have some they're willing to sell."

Lin Changheng raised his Spirit Wine in a toast and stated his request with a smile.

"East Wheel Willow Wood?" Zhu Guangsheng exclaimed in surprise.

"That's right. This Spirit Wood can be used to make High Tier Talisman Paper. I thought you might know about it, Brother Chu, which is why I came to ask you."

Lin Changheng nodded, pointing out the key detail and the reason for his inquiry.

"Heh heh, if you were to ask anyone else for this information, it would likely take a great deal of trouble and effort. But in coming to me, you've asked the right person."

To Lin Changheng's surprise, Zhu Guangsheng stroked his beard, chuckled, and said this, leaving Lin Changheng in disbelief.

'Does he really know?'

He had originally planned to cast a wide net; if this lead went nowhere, he would have visited and asked a few other Tier Two Talisman Masters.