Eternal Life from Talisman Painting

Chapter 765: Chapter 368: Meng Family’s Response, Two Women Meet

Bibo Island.

The Meng Family did not publicize Madam Meng’s demise, but the appearance of two magical treasures in the market caused quite a stir.

A black long sword, Madam Meng’s Lifebound Treasure, and a Turtle Shell Treasure, which had been reclaimed with much difficulty before.

Moreover, the defensive magical treasure appeared as a fragmented piece.

"Madam Meng was killed by someone from the Demon Cult."

"Who could be the murderer, daring to be so brazen!"

"I heard the murderer even threatened the Meng Family to hand over the Secret Realm Fragment and shared some clues about a Nascent Soul Spiritual Object within the Secret Realm..."

"A Nascent Soul Spiritual Object!"

Under Lin Chang’an’s covert influence, rumors spread wildly.

However, many people believed them.

After all, someone targeting the Mengs so persistently must have some interest-related entanglement; otherwise, who would do such a thing for no reason?

First, the Secret Realm Fragment, then the clues left by the Meng couple about treasures in the Secret Realm, made the Meng Family as frantic as ants on a hot pan.

In the cave abode.

"Master, recently quite a lot of people have had their eyes on the Meng Family. Some Core Formation Late Stage cultivators have even come to pay respects to Madam Meng..."

Listening to the Sword Servant’s respectful report, Lin Chang’an couldn’t help but display a schadenfreude smile.

He had no prior grudge with the Mengs, but since they schemed against him.

"It seems this will give the Mengs quite a headache."

The Sword Servant, seeing her master, felt a warm sensation rising in her heart.

Although others may not know, she could vaguely guess that this was her master’s revenge.

And it was all because of her.

"Master, True Monarch Lu of Bihai Palace has already spread the word; most people wouldn’t dare provoke the Meng Family, but it’s a different case with some desperados in the Heaven-Reaching Mist Sea."

In these times, the Mengs were having a hard time too, losing two Peak Core Formation Late Stage cultivators in just a few short years, effectively cutting their strength by more than half.

And Meng Xinghai was merely at Core Formation Middle Stage, with two Core Formation Elders in the clan, one of whom was an Honored Guest Elder from another family.

The total of four Core Formation cultivators now holding onto this foundation was clearly inadequate.

In contrast, the Seven Kingdoms Alliance had been developing robustly these years, even adding several Core Formation cultivators, and their strength had not diminished but increased.

Their force of over twenty Core Formation cultivators had already surpassed Bibo Island in its peak days.

"Master, Sect Master Ni Chang has sent people over, wanting to trade a few flasks of Spiritual Spring Spirit Liquid from you."

Upon hearing this, Lin Chang’an couldn’t help but narrow his eyes.

"Does the Profound Sound Pavilion have a few disciples preparing for Core Formation?"

"Returning to Master, the Profound Sound Pavilion publicly disclosed two, but exactly how many there are is unknown."

The Profound Sound Pavilion had rapidly developed over the past hundred years, especially since gaining full control of the Yue Kingdom, solidifying the foundational base of their cultivators.

Naturally, quantity leads to a qualitative change, so some who reached a certain cultivation needed to seek opportunities for Core Formation, which was only normal.

Moreover, due to the turbulent situation, other sects did not hesitate to use their family assets to enhance the strength of their clan or sect, let alone the Profound Sound Pavilion.

Having one more Core Formation cultivator, even if it’s a Fake Pill, could provide an extra measure of self-preservation in turbulent times.

"It seems Mr. Ni Chang is also starting to prepare."

Lin Chang’an thought quietly; whether it’s plotting after the Secret Realm or responding to the turbulent situation, the Profound Sound Pavilion needs to enhance its strength now.

"Then tell the sect’s cultivators that the Meng Family has three bottles of Spiritual Spring Spirit Liquid for trade."

"Yes, Master."

These years spent comfortably in the Profound Sound Pavilion, coupled with the relationship with Fairy Ni Chang, made him reluctant to part with the three flasks of spirit liquid, especially since it’s a fair trade.

Now thinking back, unknowingly he had joined the Profound Sound Pavilion for nearly a hundred years.

He witnessed the developments within the Profound Sound Pavilion over the years.

He wondered how many Core Formation cultivators the sect could gain this time.

"By the way, Master, not long ago, Zhou Bingxuan came to inquire about the Celestial Spring Peak’s Core Formation Spiritual Object, Celestial Spirit Water. The Zhou Family is willing to purchase it at a high price, and Li Tianmo also showed interest."

Celestial Spirit Water, a Core Formation Spiritual Object, is born from the Celestial Spring Peak’s Spiritual Spring, producing a small bottle approximately every 150 years.

When Lin Chang’an first settled at Celestial Spring Peak, he marveled at how the Core Formation Spiritual Object seemed unreachable during his Foundation Establishment stage, but now, with a change in identity and strength, it had become within his grasp.

Lin Chang’an chuckled softly at this, saying jokingly:

"It seems many have set their sights on my Celestial Spring Peak’s Core Formation Spiritual Object."

Celestial Spirit Water is considered a superior Core Formation Spiritual Object, particularly beneficial for cultivators practicing water or wood cultivation techniques, as it visibly enhances their strength.

Although Zhou Bingxuan and Li Tianmo were not yet at the Core Formation stage, opportunities for Core Formation must be planned in advance, not just after hitting a bottleneck.

"Ling’Er, how long until Celestial Spirit Water is ready at Celestial Spring Peak?"

"About ten more years."

These days, Core Formation Spiritual Objects no longer attracted his interest, and many affairs in the cave abode were managed by the Sword Servant.

Upon hearing this, Lin Chang’an nodded slightly; having such objects readily at hand comes naturally from being near water, and his relations with the two were quite close, which made him not want to miss this opportunity.

Moreover, it was a fair trade, not a free handout.

As for the Profound Sound Pavilion, Lin Chang’an was well-aware that, although Fairy Ni Chang usually appeared gentle, she indeed held absolute authority in managing the sect.

The Profound Sound Pavilion certainly wouldn’t allow itself to plant potential hidden dangers.

Thus, he could surmise that most of the Core Formation Seeds raised over the years were probably from cultivators who grew up in the Profound Sound Pavilion.

These cultivators had a strong sense of belonging to the sect.

As for Zhou Bingxuan, although talented, unfortunately, she joined somewhat late, and currently, the Zhou Family was developing well, with a quasi-Tier Three Clan Guardian Spirit Beast.