txolops Chapter 30 Great Fortune, Will the Ancestor Bestow a Talisman Treasure?
Chapter 30 Great Fortune, Will the Ancestor Bestow a Talisman Treasure?
Chapter 30 Great Fortune, Will the Ancestor Bestow a Talisman Treasure?
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Even with Lin Chuan's composure, he couldn't help but take a deep breath and suppress the elation and excitement in his heart.
The biggest obstacle on the path to foundation building has now been cleared!
With proper preparation, taking the pill and going into seclusion, one has a very high chance of reaching the Foundation Establishment stage!
Even the perilous, blood-red forbidden land no longer seemed so necessary to visit.
Without further delay, he carefully put away Chen Qiaoqian's Foundation Establishment Pill along with the wooden box, and then checked her storage bag, removing any items that might reveal his identity or any traces related to Senior Brother Lu's death.
She left behind only some spirit stones, ordinary pills, and magical artifacts, then stuffed the storage bag back into her waistband.
Then, Lin Chuan flicked out a wisp of crimson flame, which landed on Senior Brother Lu's headless corpse.
The flames were extremely hot, and in an instant the corpse was reduced to ashes.
He then carefully removed all traces of the fight, bloodstains, and any traces of his own presence from inside the cave.
Finally, he looked at Chen Qiaoqian, who was standing there in a daze, her face still flushed.
Just in case, Lin Chuan took out the "Forget-Dust Pill" given to him by Han Li, poured out one pill, and put it into Chen Qiaoqian's mouth to help her swallow it.
Although the effects of this elixir are not always consistent, it does provide an extra layer of protection.
After doing all this, Lin Chuan waved his hand to retrieve all the buried array flags and completely dismantled the array.
The mist inside and outside the cave quickly dissipated, restoring its cool and dark atmosphere.
He scooped up the delirious Chen Qiaoqian, mounted Bai Ling, and quietly left Xie Ri Po.
After flying dozens of miles, they found a huge rock slab protruding like an eave on the shady side of a mountain peak that was rarely visited by people, with a natural sheltered place underneath.
He gently put Chen Qiaoqian down, straightened her disheveled clothes, and fed her a calming pill.
"I saved your life, so consider your Foundation Establishment Pill a return gift!"
Muttering to himself, Lin Chuan stopped and sped off towards Huangfeng Valley, quickly disappearing into the deep night.
They returned to the courtyard on Xuankun Mountain overnight and activated all the array formations and restrictions.
Inside the quiet room, Lin Chuan sat cross-legged, still able to feel his heart beating strongly and rapidly in his chest.
He took out two Foundation Establishment Pills and placed them in his palm. Under the faint light of the moonstone, they emitted a dreamlike blue glow.
"Finally—I got it," he murmured, his eyes gleaming.
But he was not blinded by joy.
Once the Foundation Establishment Pill is taken, one must go into seclusion for at least three months to break through the bottleneck, during which time one cannot be disturbed in the slightest.
Moreover, with Senior Brother Lu having just died and the situation tense, if I were to immediately go into seclusion to establish my foundation, the timing would inevitably arouse suspicion.
Keeping a low profile and being patient is the best policy.
At the very least, one must openly possess a Foundation Establishment Pill; otherwise, it will inevitably arouse suspicion.
He resisted the urge to immediately take the pills and carefully stored the two Foundation Establishment Pills in the deepest part of his jade tablet space.
Then, he calmed himself down and began to carefully count the spoils he had obtained from Senior Brother Lu.
Besides the exquisite top-tier magic weapon "Azure Dragon Banner," there are two other decent magic weapons:
A "Spirit-Binding Rope" with a bluish-green glow, made of some unknown material, is of superior quality and is specifically designed to trap enemies;
The other item is a pair of uniquely shaped "silver moon hooks," gleaming with a cold light and sharp enough to be intimidating; they are also top-grade offensive magic weapons.
In addition, there is a spiritually vibrant "Wind Wall" talisman, a basic high-level defensive talisman that, when activated, can form a tough wind wall to withstand attacks.
Although the spirit stones are few, these magical artifacts and talismans are still quite valuable.
The Azure Dragon Banner, in particular, while not as well-suited to him as it is to wind spirit root cultivators, can still be a rare and powerful offensive magic weapon with a little refinement.
After sorting and putting away all the items, Lin Chuan began to meditate and regulate his breathing, waiting for dawn.
As dawn broke, the first light of day appeared.
As the first rays of sunlight streamed into the quiet room, Lin Chuan promptly finished his daily circulatory cycle and looked at the golden hexagram that appeared before him:
Today's divination result: Minor good fortune.
[The divination reads: You were staying in your cave, intending to remain secluded, but you received a message from your family ancestor, summoning you to an audience, where you will be bestowed with a talismanic treasure.]
"The Ancestor bestowed upon me a talisman?" Lin Chuan was taken aback, a sense of doubt rising in his heart.
Although the Lin family is known as a family of cultivators, it has long since declined and its family heritage is limited.
Even if Ancestor Lin Xuankun truly possessed such a precious item as a talisman, according to common sense, it should have been given priority to Lin Jie, who was born into the direct line, also possessed dual spiritual roots, and was regarded as the greatest hope for the revival of the family.
How could it be my turn, a member of a collateral branch?
As he was pondering this, a fluctuation came from the shielding formation outside the courtyard.
Lin Chuan got up, pushed open the door of the meditation room, walked into the courtyard, and removed the formation.
A man was standing outside the courtyard gate; it was Lin Jie.
He wore a brand-new brocade robe, with a handsome face but cold eyes and a slightly raised chin, carrying a hint of arrogance.
His cultivation level had clearly reached the twelfth level of Qi Refining.
"Lin Chuan," Lin Jie said, his voice flat and emotionless, "the Ancestor summons you. Come with me."
After saying that, he turned and left without waiting for Lin Chuan's response.
Lin Chuan remained calm. He was already used to Lin Jie's cold and even subtly repulsive attitude and didn't care at all.
His only thought was the path to immortality; these trivial matters of human relationships had no effect on him whatsoever.
He silently followed Lin Jie, and the two walked one after the other towards the Hall of Deacons.
Before long, they arrived at a secluded secret room deep within the Hall of Deacons.
Lin Jie bowed and announced from outside the door, "Lin Jie has come to pay his respects to the Ancestor."
"Come in." Lin Xuankun's aged yet steady voice came from inside the room.
The two pushed open the door and entered.
The secret room was small and simply furnished, containing only a few futons and a low table.
Lin Xuankun sat cross-legged on the main seat futon, wearing a green robe and white hair, with a thin face and a glint of light in his eyes as he opened and closed them.
Lin Jie bowed and said, "Greetings, Ancestor."
Lin Chuan also bowed and said, "Greetings, Ancestor."
Lin Xuankun's gaze first fell on Lin Jie, and he nodded slightly, a hint of satisfaction in his eyes: "Not bad, your cultivation has stabilized at the twelfth level, your progress is acceptable."
Then, his gaze turned to Lin Chuan.
The moment his gaze fell upon Lin Chuan, a hint of undisguised surprise flashed in Lin Xuankun's usually calm eyes!
Although he was old, his spiritual sense, being at the mid-Foundation Establishment stage, was incredibly sharp.
Although Lin Chuan maintained his outward aura at the eleventh level of Qi Refining using the "Hidden Spirit Technique," how could he completely hide it from a Foundation Establishment cultivator's careful investigation at such a close distance without deliberately trying to conceal it?
He could clearly sense that Lin Chuan's spiritual power was so profound and solid that he had already reached the peak of Qi Refining.
"Lin Chuan," Lin Xuankun spoke slowly, his voice carrying a hint of inquiry, "it seems you've had some unexpected opportunities during this time."
Upon hearing this, Lin Jie, who was standing to the side, suddenly turned to look at Lin Chuan, his face showing undisguised surprise and doubt.
What did the ancestor mean by this?
Lin Chuan is only at the eleventh level of Qi Refining, isn't he?
Opportunity?
Lin Chuan felt a chill run down his spine, knowing that he probably couldn't hide some of his cultivation level from the ancestor.
He maintained a respectful expression and bowed his head as he replied, "Ancestor, I went out some time ago and happened to obtain some pills that are quite helpful in improving my magical power. I was fortunate enough to make a breakthrough, and I apologize for making you laugh at me, Ancestor."
His words were ambiguous.
It acknowledges the improvement in cultivation without specifying the exact level, attributing the cause to "elixirs" and "luck," which is reasonable.
Lin Xuankun gave Lin Chuan a deep look, but did not ask for any further details.
Each disciple has their own secrets, and as long as their hearts are with the family, it is a good thing for their cultivation to increase.
The surprise in his eyes faded, replaced by a complex and unreadable expression, a mixture of relief and a touch of emotion.
The room fell silent for a moment.
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