Since Lin Changâan, the Honored Guest Elder at the Profound Sound Pavilion, successfully formed his Pill and achieved the Upper Grade Golden Core Dao, his reputation in the Five Dragons Island Sea Region soared overnight.
Many people started digging into Lin Changâanâs past.
Being a Loose Cultivator with no background, his story is the epitome of inspiration, earning admiration from many.
At the same time, Lin Changâan cultivated the Evil Essence Sword Formulas and still dared to practice this Cultivation Technique after forming his Core, which was both astonishing and admirable.
Naturally, some people vaguely speculated about certain things.
For instance, the missing Blood Evil True Monarch was likely the source of Lin Changâanâs inheritance.
Celestial Spring Peak.
"Mr. Lin, your abode is indeed pleasant. Sometimes I canât help but envy your unwavering freedom."
In the pavilion, Fairy Ni Chang, dressed in a light cyan dress, held a cup of Spirit Tea, looking at this tranquil cultivation place with a hint of envy.
After listening, Lin Changâan, who had been in secluded cultivation for a year and had just come out, smiled and waved his hand, saying:
"You are too kind, Daoist. I am content as long as I have a Spirit Land for cultivation."
On the vast Spirit Peak, there were only a few cultivators responsible for managing things, and inside the abode, he was only accompanied by a Spirit Pet and a maid, living a truly simple life.
Even Fairy Ni Chang secretly admired him; one year or ten years could be a disguise, but over a hundred years, he still risked forming his Core.
This was not something that could be faked.
"Mr. Lin, you probably donât know, but outside, everyone is talking about how you obtained the Blood Evil True Monarchâs inheritance."
Since Lin Changâan last emerged from seclusion and revealed his terrifying Sword Aura, slaying the veteran Core Formation Cultivator Zheng Hu, his reputation soared, causing people to speculate.
Lin Changâan did not shy away and simply nodded, saying:
"For Loose Cultivators like us, without such an opportunity, how could we achieve the Golden Core Dao?"
A Low Grade Spirit Root achieving the Golden Core was already a legend, so Lin Changâan did not shy away from revealing his inheritance. After all, some Cultivation Techniques were too conspicuous to hide.
This way, others wouldnât think too much.
And showcasing a part of his strength was also a great deterrence.
"Indeed."
Fairy Ni Chang nodded slightly, understanding that most rumors outside were speculations by the lower ranks. For those of the Golden Core Influence, they knew more clearly.
For example, a Core Formation Cultivator from Bihai Palaceâs Law Enforcement Hall did not shy away from revealing this information.
Thus, everyone knew that the Blood Evil Masterâs inheritance was obtained by two people, likely containing Secret Techniques or Spiritual Objects for purifying Spirit Roots.
Once they reached a certain Realm, Secret Techniques and Spiritual Objects were no longer out of reach.
In fact, most Secret Techniques required a price or had strict conditions.
For instance, Lin Changâan went into seclusion immediately after forming his Pill, not even having time for congratulatory ceremonies.
Everyone understood and felt it was only natural.
After all, forming a Pill and then hastily slaying a fellow Core Formation cultivator without incident would indeed raise suspicions.
It wasnât until a year later that Lin Changâan emerged from seclusion.
"Daoist, the last time was rushed. After receiving the other visiting Daoists, you had already entered seclusion. This is Zheng Huâs Storage Bag and Magical Treasure."
Sipping the Spirit Tea in her cup, Fairy Ni Chang, with her eyes slightly closed, seemed to immensely enjoy this rare tranquility.
She then gently placed down the teacup, as a Sword Servant respectfully came forward to pour more tea.
"You are too kind, Daoist."
Lin Changâan was surprised but then smiled, understanding the gesture to build ties.
At that time, to make it more convincing, he didnât even bother with the spoils from Zheng Hu, making many believe in the backlash of his Cultivation Technique.
Everyone knew that while the Evil Essence Sword Formulas were powerful, their drawbacks made many cultivators fear them like a tiger.
Revealing some of his strength also helped in hiding his trump card.
This Zheng Hu, a Core Formation Cultivator, only had one Magical Treasure, that Copper Bell, but his Storage Bag contained quite a lot of resources.
With a quick scan using his Divine Sense, Lin Changâan chuckled and cupped his hands, saying:
"Without your protection, my Pill Formation would not have been so smooth, and Zheng Huâs fall was entirely due to your obstruction. How dare I take more?"
The implication was that these spoils should belong to Fairy Ni Chang, who helped protect and intercept Zheng Hu.
Lin Changâan truly felt this from the heart; if his initial relationship with the Profound Sound Pavilion was purely cooperative, there was now a sense of camaraderie.
"Since you are so courteous, Daoist, then I shall not stand on ceremony."
Fairy Ni Chang, not one for false modesty, smiled slightly and waved her jade hand, collecting the Magical Treasure into her Storage Bag but leaving Zheng Huâs Storage Bag.
"Mr. Lin, there are some resources inside this personâs Storage Bag."
Compared to the Magical Treasure, the resources in the Storage Bag were indeed of little value, worth merely ten thousand Middle Grade Spirit Stones.
Thus, Lin Changâan did not hesitate, nodding lightly, he accepted the Storage Bag with ease.
At least itâs a bit of income.
Lin Changâan then inquired about Zheng Huâs background and learned that he was originally a cultivator from the Xingji Island Sea Region but came here after offending someone.
Disappointed, Lin Changâan was thinking of eradicating any potential threats, but it seemed there was no chance at present.
After all, with the sea between them, his mere Core Formation Early Stage strength wasnât enough to arrogantly cross seas to eliminate enemies.
If the opportunity arises in the future, he wouldnât mind.
However, he remembered this account with the Four Seas Commerce Association.
Subsequently, the two of them drank tea and discussed Dao, exchanging cultivation insights and talking about the strange tales of the Immortal Cultivation Realm.
Lin Changâan, as a Loose Cultivator, had firsthand experiences with strange and dangerous Demon Beasts and environments.
Every time he spoke, Fairy Ni Changâs eyes were filled with interest.