Chapter 136 - 118: Tier Two Middle Grade Talisman Master (3)

"Grandfather, didn’t you say that cultivation realm is the most important, and the Hundred Skills of Cultivation are just side paths?"

"That’s because you are fortunate. You have your grandfather’s protection, and the family has a hundred acres of Spirit Field. Otherwise, where would the resources for you to focus on cultivation come from?"

Chen Qing glared at his always ambitious grandson.

Who doesn’t know that focusing on cultivation enhances one’s realm, but do they have a choice?

Cultivation isn’t just drinking from the wind of the Northwest; everything requires resources, and where do these resources come from?

For us Loose Cultivators, don’t we have to rely on our own hands?

Lin Chang’an achieved today’s success solely because of his talent in Talismans, which gave him the resources for Foundation Establishment.

"I understand, Grandfather."

Seeing Chen Qing a bit angry, Chen Wen quickly lowered his head to admit his mistake, and beside him, Chen Feng also spoke up:

"Grandfather, big brother’s only thought is cultivation to strengthen the family."

Finally, Chen Qing shook his head and, after advising the two, headed towards the auction venue.

Yet, Chen Wen held a determination in his heart. In his eyes, this senior Lin Chang’an, with his low-grade Spirit Root, no matter how good his talent in Talisman Painting is, so what?

Ultimately, a cultivator’s worth is in their Spirit Root aptitude. He believes that in the future, he will definitely establish his Foundation, and then step by step surpass the other.

Today, standing like a servant among ants, in the future, he too will sit at the table, revered by everyone as an honored guest.

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"This trading conference held once every three years, bustling for nine months, is truly wonderful."

Benefiting from the light of Heaven-Soaking Profound City, the business at Gathering Immortals Tower was exceptionally booming, making Shen Lie smile every day.

"Daoist Shen, with your Qi Refining Eighth Layer cultivation, aren’t you going to join in the excitement?"

Seeing Shen Lie preparing but having no intention to go, Lin Chang’an couldn’t help but show a puzzled expression.

But Shen Lie just laughed freely, waved his hand, and said:

"I’m not going. The cultivators going to the auction now either want to advance their cultivation or plan for their descendants. Fan’Er is still young; it is unnecessary for him yet.

I would rather save some Spirit Stones over the years, so this kid doesn’t have to follow his father’s old path. At least, he can strive once, and whether he succeeds depends on destiny."

Shen Lie’s mindset made Lin Chang’an nod with a light smile.

"Indeed, sometimes young people witnessing too much too early is not necessarily good. Over-ambition is a great taboo for cultivators like us."

"Exactly, so when I teach this brat, I always say this Gathering Talent Tower business is all yours, Brother Lin. If you don’t cultivate well, in the future, Yingying will just have to suffer with you."

It must be said, everyone’s education method is different.

Erniu’s way of educating his children is free-range style.

Besides providing some cultivation resources, Zhou Yifan doesn’t bother at all, since the Zhou Family handles the education anyway.

Even his current few children, Erniu is content daily, doing what he can to give some cultivation resources, and that’s it.

"Everyone has their own fate."

As Lin Chang’an ages, his understanding of these words deepens.

Back then, Shen Lie’s resources were also decent, and he did have opportunities to strive for Foundation Establishment. However, he married early and had children, gradually focusing on nurturing the next generation.

Wei Buyi could be said to have the best initial resources among them. Unfortunately, he was too ambitious when young, wasted time, and squandered a lot of resources.

By the time he realized it, it was too late, resulting in him being at the bottom among everyone.

Li Erniu was content with his circumstances, from being able to cultivate to marrying into the Zhou Family, he was blissful, considering marrying a cultivator, and having children was a great blessing.

After having children, he had periods of ambition, once being the one with the greatest potential among them, aside from Lin Chang’an.

But similarly, because of many offspring, resources were divided, and as he grew older and his sons grew up, his ambitions gradually faded.

Everyone makes different choices, and their fates are vastly different.