"The bounty for two Tier One Upper Grade Skill Cultivators is almost equivalent to a Foundation Establishment Pill. How many among the loose cultivators can resist such temptation?"
After returning to his cave, contemplating the message that Yun Yao had given him earlier, he fell into silence.
This is an open tactic.
Compared to hunting Tier Two Demon Beasts for Crystal Cores with great risk, if switched to late-stage Qi Refining Cultivators, everyone knows what theyâll choose.
"Iâm afraid even some Foundation Establishment Loose Cultivators would be tempted, since their descendants and tribe members also need Foundation Establishment Pills."
A storm is brewing!
At this moment, Lin Changâan furrowed his brows secretly; the war hadnât fully erupted, yet it was already so perilous.
Imagining how dangerous it would be once a full-scale war breaks out in the Yue Kingdom.
"My current cultivation at the early stage of Foundation Establishment is still too weak. If I were to flee to other countries now and be discovered,
the temptation of several Foundation Establishment Pills would move any Foundation Establishment Cultivator."
Thinking of his own bounty, Lin Changâan couldnât help but feel tempted, let alone outsiders.
Li Huo Palace and Divine Sword Sect have the audacity to go toe-to-toe with Master Lu, yet they canât beat his Spirit Pet, resorting to underhanded tactics in secret, how despicable.
"I must quickly enhance my strength and ensure my survival strategies are not lacking."
No matter how the situation unfolds, strength will never deceive oneself; it is oneâs only safeguard.
"Refining Tier Two Elixirs, improving cultivation, and quickly breaking through as a Tier Two Rune Master, this way I can access more resources."
Lin Changâan silently decided, if he knew he would be listed in the bounty earlier, he wouldnât boast first.
Now as a Tier Two Rune Master, he truly has to grit his teeth and proceed.
"Fortunately, I earn enough resources for cultivation in Celestial Profound City with my skills, without needing to risk outside."
Reflecting on this, Lin Changâan felt a bit more comfortable.
Quite a few Foundation Establishment Cultivators like Chen Qing, sometimes have to venture out to earn cultivation resources, otherwise, what the clan provides often isnât enough for those below.
Even if thereâs a surplus, it might be valuable for Qi Refining Cultivators, but for Foundation Establishment Cultivators, itâs simply insufficient.
"Core Formation Cultivators! Only by becoming a Core Formation Cultivator will one truly be free."
Speaking of the Yue Kingdomâs situation, in the end, itâs all about the resource competition among Golden Core Cultivators. If he becomes a Core Formation Cultivator, his actions wonât be constrained.
"Core Formation Cultivators, though there is still a long way to go, currently I may not be inferior to those sectâs prodigies."
Thinking about his talent and fortune, a firm resolve flashed in Lin Changâanâs eyes.
Aiming to reach mid-stage Foundation Establishment by 70, late-stage by 100, and plan for Foundation Establishment Perfection before 150 for Core Formation.
Then heâd like to see who in the whole Yue Kingdom can dictate his freedom.
...
The turmoil in the Yue Kingdomâs situation is still unknown to the lower-tier cultivators in the Immortal Cultivation Realm.
At least in Lin Changâanâs view, the loose cultivators in Celestial Profound City are still dreaming of the Yue Kingdomâs stalemate, waiting for Master Luâs disciple to form a core, to become one of the Four Great Influences.
However, the upper-tier like the old Foundation Establishment Clans such as the Zhou Family, have started to prepare clandestinely.
Material prices in the market began to rise, when loose cultivators realized the issue, it had already been two months.
"Recently, material prices in the market seem to be increasing, could it be another war is coming?"
"How is that possible, itâs only been a few years, you should know Profound Sound Pavilion just recently gained a Core Formation Cultivator."
"The recent rise in materials probably has something to do with the auction."
Walking through the market streets, Lin Changâan listened to various speculations from loose cultivators, sighing silently.
No matter in the mundane world or the Immortal Cultivation Realm, ultimately, itâs always the lower-tier cultivators who bear everything.
In these two months, Lin Changâan never stopped painting talismans, refining elixirs, and cultivating, even disguising his identity to secretly purchase supplies.
After all, once tensions escalate, strategic materials can see price increases at any time.
"Celestial Profound City announced the formation of Patrol Cultivator squads, with late-stage Qi Refining cultivators eligible to join..."
As the auction approaches, amidst prosperity, Celestial Profound Cityâs announcement caused Lin Changâan to fall silent.
He didnât know whether to be thankful for being a Foundation Establishment Cultivator or think back to when he was also among the lower-tier cultivators.
"Haha, Patrol Cultivator Squad, this is Celestial Profound Cityâs setup for patrolling against Demon Beasts and Tribulation Cultivators under its jurisdiction, the benefits are quite good."
"I heard each gets a few acres of Spirit Field, damn, Iâll definitely break through in six months, I hope they still recruit by then."
Walking down the street, seeing the excited smiles of loose cultivators, Lin Changâan lost interest in further strolling and turned back towards his cave.
"These lower-tier cultivators, arenât they also real depictions of us ordinary Foundation Establishment Loose Cultivators."
The excited smiles of these loose cultivators might not know what they are about to face.
Returning to his cave, he happened to meet the busy Chen Qing next door.
"Mr. Lin, did you hear? The city is forming patrol squads, my two useless grandsons have already signed up."
Seeing Chen Qingâs smiling face, carrying a jug of Spirit Wine, Lin Changâan finally understood what it meant.
"In that case, congratulations to you, having two outstanding young descendants, barely thirty and already breaking through the late-stage Qi Refining."
"Haha, hardly, merely two useless descendants. Itâs only because clan resources have been more ample these years that they have todayâs achievements."
Lin Changâan congratulated sincerely, watching Chen Qingâs face flush red as he laughed, trying to invite him to his cave for a drink to celebrate, but he politely declined with a smile claiming other commitments.