Chapter 901 - 402: Palace Master Mingyue/Mingyue

Chapter 901: Chapter 402: Palace Master Mingyue/Mingyue

He was almost three hundred years old, so he indeed needed to hurry up and prepare.

...

That day, someone in the market saw a beautiful female cultivator from Corpse Mountain Valley arguing with someone.

Meanwhile, Lin Chang’an was all smiles at the market’s trade association, seemingly after two years of consideration, he intended to join a certain influential force.

This wouldn’t arouse suspicion because he had long had such intentions, and if a major sect investigated, they would surely find out.

Moreover, even if Corpse Mountain Valley discovered it, they only detected that the soul lamps of the two Core Formation cultivators were extinguished instantly.

So, even if they suspected, they couldn’t directly suspect him.

There were too many who had grudges against Corpse Mountain Valley. After all, a sect focused on corpse refining could hardly hope to be known for a good reputation.

If not for the sudden rise of the Sima Family, the infamous title of four ignoble characters would still be pinned on Corpse Mountain Valley.

Now, there are even rumors outside saying that if talking about the sects with the most grudges, the Four Great Influences must first choose Corpse Mountain Valley.

But if we’re talking about notoriety and disdain, it must be the Sima Family.

One could say that Corpse Mountain Valley and the Sima Family are birds of a feather.

...

In the following year, Lin Chang’an and the two sword servants arrived within the influence range of the Myriad Poison Sect.

[Life Span: 288/874]

[Realm: Golden Core Late Stage (62/100)]

Over the course of a year, the local cultivators gradually adapted to him, Master Xiao.

He understood the art of alchemy and was also proficient in the way of corpse puppets.

Throughout the year, Lin Chang’an’s on-site investigations and experiences were far more realistic than one-sided intelligence reports.

Although the Myriad Poison Sect does not sound like a reputable sect, the area it governs is lush and verdant, offering a relatively better cultivation environment.

Especially in the business of herbs and elixirs, they firmly hold the leading position among the Four Great Influences.

After all, raising poisonous insects requires an excellent environment rich in wood attributes, which naturally impacts the sect’s thriving spirit grass resources.

Since ancient times, poison and medicine have been inseparable, and with the abundant spirit grass resources, this has led to many pill masters within the influence range of the Myriad Poison Sect.

This made Lin Chang’an somewhat at a loss upon arriving here.

"It seems that it’s not easy to open up the business of my pill master here."

Of course, if he revealed his identity as a Tier Three Upper Grade Pill Master, it would naturally be different.

"Master!"

This time, the sword servant came over respectfully to report, presenting the findings of the surrounding investigations.

"It seems that the Myriad Poison Sect currently only wants to rest and recover."

"Yes, Master. According to the intelligence, the Myriad Poison Sect has been vigorously nurturing disciples over the years. There are rumors that the Grand Elder has been collecting rare medicinal materials.

They want to heal True Monarch Bingdie’s injuries, but the effect is minimal. As for the other Three Great Influences, although Daqian has intentions, the Sima Family has already allied with Corpse Mountain Valley, so they can only remain silent for now..."

Looking at this situation, Lin Chang’an was extremely satisfied.

No one wants to fight, which gives him a stable space for cultivation.

Currently, the Myriad Poison Sect is the weakest force, but the benefit is that they are relatively lenient in their conditions for honored guest elders.

Moreover, the greatest advantage of the Myriad Poison Sect is the abundance of spirit grass and the presence of a Tier Four Alchemist.

Whether collecting materials for the Nascent Soul Pill or anything else, it would be relatively convenient in the future.

In fact, a more important point is that forming a nascent soul requires harsh conditions regarding spirit land.

If it were to be done outside, the risk would be huge, and neither cultivators nor demon beasts would let go of such an opportunity.

Don’t you see that True Monarch Lu had made many preparations for arranging nascent soul spirit land back then as well?

He even suspected that True Monarch Lu had offended too many people in the Demon Beast Abyss and had to sneak back to form his nascent soul.

"As it stands, only these Four Great Influences have the ability to provide spirit land for forming nascent souls."

Thinking of this, Lin Chang’an’s gaze involuntarily turned towards the direction of the Myriad Poison Sect, this sect nestled within the misty mountains.

In recent times, there are indeed some forces extending olive branches towards him, although he is a Golden Core Late Stage cultivator, which is significant even for major sects.

Even Corpse Mountain Valley sent people, but now he dared not go, in case something was discovered, that would not be good.

And Daqian, it’s best not to mention, their conditions are good, but restrictions are the greatest.

As for the Sima Family, they seemed to be aware of their reputation and did not send anyone, which let Lin Chang’an breathe a sigh of relief.

After all, after hearing about the Sima Family’s style in recent years, he didn’t want to associate with such a family.

"Besides the Four Great Influences, other Core Formation sects inviting me to serve as an elder, and some families even casting olive branches, claiming to have stunning beauties within their clan..."

Thinking of the solicitations over the past few years, Lin Chang’an was quite speechless.

He’s not without hope on his path.

"Ling’er, prepare for our visit to the Myriad Poison Sect."

"Yes, Master!"

To approach the Myriad Poison Sect, he naturally reached out to his old acquaintance, Steward Cheng.

...

Seven days later.

With Steward Cheng’s smiling face, he led Lin Chang’an and the sword servant towards the Myriad Poison Sect’s headquarters.

"Mr. Xiao, please take a look at our sect. It’s undoubtedly an excellent sacred place for focused cultivation."

Although the Myriad Poison Sect is the weakest among the Four Great Influences, the cultivation environment is certainly the best.

The Myriad Poison Sect is located within the mountains, with rich spiritual energy, lush greenery outside, surrounded by colorful clouds, and with cranes calling out.

There’s no trace of a demon dao here; it’s clearly an immortal family’s abode.

However, in the distance, there is a colorful cloud cluster over a deep valley, which is quite beautiful.

Lin Chang’an is not foolish; the more beautiful something is, the more dangerous it is. This is clearly a scene only created by miasma within the valley.

Having seen much during his time in the Cloud Mist Mountain Range, things that looked like draping mists and floating immortal aura in daylight were actually all miasmas.

Yet, this miasma was clearly constrained by an array, adding to the scenery.

Compared to Corpse Mountain Valley’s overbearing blood evil qi, Daqian’s bustling, rule-laden environment, the Sima Family was a place even dogs avoided.

If it’s about peace and focus in cultivation, this Myriad Poison Sect’s environment is undoubtedly the most suitable for cultivating his Wood Attribute Techniques.

"Not bad, this place indeed resembles an immortal family’s sacred ground."

Lin Chang’an lightly laughed in agreement, while the cultivator Cheng at his side nodded with a broad smile.

Bringing in a Golden Core Late Stage honored guest elder for the sect meant he too had achieved a great merit for the sect.

"Mr. Xiao, rest assured, this time our sect’s Grand Elder is not in seclusion and will personally meet with you."

"Oh, could it be that Grand Elder Cheng?"

Lin Chang’an glanced at Mr. Cheng deliberately, wondering about the relationship between the two, given they shared the same surname.

"Yes, he is my great-uncle."

When mentioning this matter, he showed both pride and a little shame.

"Unfortunately, the younger generation of the Cheng family has limited talent. Even with my great-uncle’s protection, now I’m the highest cultivator under him with my cultivation."

When mentioning his Core Formation Middle Stage cultivation, Mr. Cheng also gave a helpless, bitter smile.

But Lin Chang’an was inferring other situations.

It seems this Grand Elder of the Cheng family has little life span left, and the future prospects of the Cheng family are bumpy. Their current effort to build connections is paving the way for the future. 𝒻𝑟ℯℯ

The common folks strive for profit.

And isn’t he doing the same as well?