Eternal Life from Talisman Painting

Chapter 787: Chapter 375: The Sixth Elder and the Venomous Flood Dragon’s Plotting

After the news of Lin Chang’an breaking through as a Tier Three Upper Grade Array Master spread for two or three months, the number of people visiting to congratulate him finally started to dwindle.

Finally, when Lin Chang’an saw that there weren’t many gifts left to receive, he took his Sword Servant and rode the Cyan-Horned Bull towards Sea Abyss City.

However, before leaving, he arranged for two Foundation Establishment cultivators from the Profound Sound Pavilion to stay at the cave residence to receive any guests coming from afar or just emerging from seclusion.

Even the tiniest gesture, however small, is a token of goodwill, and he naturally couldn’t waste it.

This scene left Fairy Ni Chang speechless, thinking that this Mr. Lin was truly adept at managing his household.

Sea Abyss City.

The disturbances in the Outer Sea did not affect the bustling atmosphere of the first Immortal City of the Demon Beast Abyss in the slightest, with cultivators coming and going in large numbers.

"After so many years, I’m finally back to this place."

Upon stepping into the Immortal City, experiencing a different state of mind, Lin Chang’an couldn’t help but smile.

When he first came here after forming his Core, he had to be cautious in everything he did.

Now, with strength not inferior to the late Core Formation stage and seeking backing, he could observe the diverse cultivators with more composure.

With his current strength, regardless of how strong those below the Nascent Soul stage were, he was confident that no one could stop him if he wanted to escape.

"Ling’Er, Sea Abyss City is rich in resources. Go and have a good look around and buy whatever materials you need. I’ll first pay a visit to the Sixth Elder."

Upon entering Sea Abyss City, Lin Chang’an didn’t linger much and directly instructed his Sword Servant who was behind him.

Finding backing in the form of a Nascent Soul cultivator wasn’t something to be taken lightly. If he were found to be idling within the city, he might end up receiving a few less rewards, which would be a great loss to him.

He had no doubt about the intelligence of Bihai Palace, fearing that shortly after the news of his breakthrough spread in the Five Dragons Island Sea Region, Bihai Palace would already be in the know.

And he had been staying at Bibo Island for two or three months, contemplating and digesting the insights from his breakthrough, which was perfectly normal.

"Yes, Master."

The Sword Servant never refused Lin Chang’an’s orders and respectfully watched her Master leave with a bow.

It was only after her Master’s figure disappeared from her sight that the Sword Servant took a deep breath, then took out a wide-brimmed bamboo hat from her storage bag to obscure her face.

Then she strode down the street and disappeared into the crowd.

With her Master absent, she couldn’t afford to cause any hidden trouble for him.

For female cultivators of the same rank, their value was immense, especially since there were fewer female cultivators at the Golden Core Realm. Being alone, who knew what trouble she might encounter?

...

After entering Sea Abyss City, Lin Chang’an first sent a message to Hu Jin, but there was no response for a long time, possibly because he was out on a mission.

After all, Sea Abyss City wasn’t peaceful now.

However, Master Tan quickly responded.

After all, it was this Master Tan who had been the go-between back then, and since he was now visiting the Sixth Elder, how could he bypass Master Tan?

At the very least, he had to inform him once.

"Oh, congratulations, Mr. Lin."

At the foot of the appointed Spirit Peak, Master Tan, who was short-statured, with nostrils turned outwards, and a small tuft of sparse yellow hair on his head, revealed a look of delight upon seeing Lin Chang’an.

"Mr. Tan."

Seeing the visitor, Lin Chang’an also smiled and cupped his hands in greeting.

"Mr. Lin, for breaking through as a Tier Three Upper Grade Array Master, it truly calls for celebration."

"Mr. Tan, you’re too kind. Without your introduction back then, how could I have reached this day?"

Lin Chang’an’s humble demeanor, without a hint of arrogance, filled Master Tan’s heart with joy.

It proved that his judgment back then was not wrong. Now that he had involved himself in such a significant matter, he eagerly awaited who would then dare to belittle him as relying on sister’s resources behind his back.

"Come, come, Mr. Lin, I’ll personally take you to see the Sixth Elder."

"My thanks to Master Tan for the trouble."

Seeing the eager Master Tan, Lin Chang’an smiled and cupped his hands in gratitude.

If he were to visit the Sixth Elder alone, he might inadvertently offend Master Tan.

With the bond of the introduction back then, seeking out Master Tan first before the visit ensured he wouldn’t lose anything.

He wasn’t foolish; offending people for no reason would be a great loss.

Many people, when empowered, become complacent and offend some without realizing and sow the seeds for future trouble.

...

Inside the grand hall of Bihai Palace.

At this moment, the Sixth Elder, whose face carried an air of stern authority, was conversing with someone.

"Thank you, Sixth Elder, for extending a helping hand previously. If not, given my injuries post-Transformation Thunder Tribulation, I might have been ambushed and killed."

The person before him unexpectedly turned out to be the Transformed Great Demon who stirred much commotion in the Outer Sea some time ago. After disappearing without a trace, some even speculated it was just a rumor.

No one expected this Transformed Great Demon to be a guest at Bihai Palace.

However, saying ’guest’ was ironic, as this Transformed Great Demon seemed to mockingly look at him, knowing full well that he was coerced into coming while still injured by the palace’s intimidation.

The Sixth Elder showed not a shred of guilt but, instead, responded with a calm smile.

"As long as you understand, my friend. In this Demon Beast Abyss, countless Nascent Soul cultivators might want to hunt a Transformed Flood Dragon, but my Bihai Palace, with its vast resources, doesn’t covet your possessions."

"You!" The Transformed Flood Dragon showed a look of frustration but was without any recourse.

Unable to fight, and now being deep in the human cultivator stronghold at Bihai Palace, it could only swallow its grievance and bow its head for now.

This Transformed Great Demon was tall and slim, with a pale and sinister middle-aged appearance.

He was clad in a luxurious dark green robe, with twisted dragon snake patterns shimmering under the light as though coated in a layer of poisonous slime.