Chapter 826 - 385: Return to Sea Abyss City Again

Chapter 826: Chapter 385: Return to Sea Abyss City Again

This kind of thing is too common in the Immortal Cultivation Realm.

...

Several days later, Zhou Bingxuan, who had condensed a Fake Pill, returned from outside and immediately came to Celestial Spring Peak to visit Lin Chang’an.

"Senior Lin!"

When Zhou Bingxuan saw Lin Chang’an, her eyes gleamed with gratitude, and she respectfully saluted.

"Now that you are also a Core Formation Cultivator, we can interact as equals."

Even though a Fake Pill is also considered a Core Formation Cultivator, according to common sense, there is no need for them to address each other as senior anymore.

However, having gone through the difficulty of Core Formation, Zhou Bingxuan knew all too well the hierarchy among Core Formation Cultivators in recent years.

How could she really think she could be on equal terms with Lin Chang’an before her?

"Without Elder Lin’s care, how could Bingxuan have achieved today’s fortune?"

Zhou Bingxuan respectfully saluted as she spoke, her heart filled with genuine gratitude.

By changing the address to Elder Lin, she already showed her respect.

Lin Chang’an didn’t find it inappropriate. Although the Zhou Family provided resources, these Core Formation Spiritual Objects were indeed very rare.

To Zhou Bingxuan, he could rightly be called a benefactor.

"Elder Lin, I am currently responsible for some business affairs of the Profound Sound Pavilion, as well as trade with the Lu Family..."

Zhou Bingxuan had formed a Fake Pill, and without great fortune, this was likely it for her life, as not everyone can reincarnate and cultivate again.

Moreover, her family could no longer provide her any support, and instead, after all these years of nurturing, Zhou Bingxuan began to give back to the family after forming the Fake Pill.

As Lin Chang’an listened to Zhou Bingxuan’s narration, he couldn’t help but nod in approval.

The family raised you, and after you’ve achieved success, giving back is the norm.

Only a very few ungrateful ones would exploit the family and then kick them aside.

"Not bad. Although you’re a Fake Pill cultivator, you must not slack off. Each bit of mana condensed increases your strength. The Profound Water Turtle is your Zhou Family’s Clan Guardian Spirit Beast and shouldn’t be moved lightly.

But now, with your family’s beast-taming techniques and your strength, you can raise a Spirit Pet to appropriately enhance your battle power. Know that during times of turmoil, there are also opportunities."

"Yes, thank you Elder Lin for your guidance. I have already adopted an Azure Feather Eagle from the Sect before."

With Zhou Bingxuan forming a Fake Pill, and relying on the clan’s Guardian Spirit Beast, the Beast Taming Zhou Family has indeed been quite splendid.

The two together have already stepped into the ranks of Core Formation families, but precisely because of this, the Profound Sound Pavilion definitely won’t allow Zhou Bingxuan, the Fake Pill cultivator, to return to the Yue Kingdom.

After all, no matter where, the Profound Sound Pavilion needs to maintain a certain level of sovereignty.

Lin Chang’an didn’t have any objections to this, after all, there are gains when there are sacrifices, and the Zhou Family had grown stronger precisely by relying on the Profound Sound Pavilion.

The Zhou Family was also clearly aware of this, so Zhou Bingxuan took charge outside while the Guardian Spirit Beast stayed within.

Afterward, Lin Chang’an pointed out some cultivation issues to Zhou Bingxuan, which made her grateful and also touched her long-buried little thoughts.

Back when she was in the Yue Kingdom, she heard many legends of this Elder Lin from within her clan.

Later when she came to the Demon Beast Abyss, she saw this elegant Core Formation Cultivator firsthand.

Unfortunately, at that time her cultivation was shallow, and she could only suppress her feelings, but now that she’s a Fake Pill cultivator, even figures like the Sect Leader would be moved, let alone her.

"Congratulations Mr. Zhou on forming a Core."

Zhou Bingxuan’s emotions were uncontrollable, and just at this moment the Sword Servant’s cold voice appeared.

The Sword Servant expertly brewed a pot of Spirit Tea, serving it to her and the master.

"Sister Qiu."

Faced with the Sword Servant’s seemingly penetrating gaze, Zhou Bingxuan felt a bit embarrassed and quickly stood to salute.

It was under this calm gaze of the Sword Servant that Zhou Bingxuan realized.

Indeed, even a prodigy like the Sect Leader couldn’t shake Elder Lin’s Dao heart.

She was merely a Fake Pill cultivator!

Thinking of this, Zhou Bingxuan felt a bit of bitterness rise in her heart.

After a brief conversation among the three, Zhou Bingxuan, feeling awkward, excused herself and left.

Lin Chang’an watched clearly from the side, it wasn’t that he was unmoved by beauty, but that he was preparing to leave now.

Too many entanglements would only bring trouble.

Moreover, he pursued the path of the Nascent Soul for eternal life. Since he knew he couldn’t stay long, why start?

...

Two months later, the Tier Three Spirit Ship of the Profound Sound Pavilion disappeared into the clouds, aided by the array effect.

The low-tier cultivators being transported for the first time on the Spirit Ship were all shocked by the fast-passing scenery.

"Such fast speed! It must keep up with the Escape Light of Core Formation Cultivators."

"You have no idea. This Tier Three Spirit Ship is equivalent to a moving Tier Three Grand Array. When fully powered, of course, it can’t be much slower than the Escape Light of Core Formation Cultivators, but who usually wastes Spirit Stones like that?"

An experienced middle-aged cultivator couldn’t help but point out to these ignorant youngsters.

"Senior Tian, please tell us about Elder Lin."

"Yes, we’ve met the Zhao Elders before, but we rarely hear about Elder Lin."

Seeing the curious young cultivators, the middle-aged cultivator named Tian couldn’t help but reveal a proud expression.

"You little brats, learn well. Our Elder Lin was originally from the Yue Kingdom, a Loose Cultivator from a humble background..."

On the Spirit Ship, the Zhao Sisters saw the discussions below and couldn’t help but chuckle and shake their heads.

"In just over twenty years, he’s a Core Formation Cultivator now."

The usually lively younger sister Zhao Lingxing was now exuding the majesty of a Core Formation Cultivator, clearly feeling the gap between a Core Formation Cultivator and ordinary cultivators.

"For ordinary Qi Refining Cultivators, several decades is a generation, but for us Core Formation Cultivators, a few decades is just one retreat."

The Zhao Sisters, Zhao Lingyue and Zhao Lingxing, who had only formed their cores a few decades ago, felt this deeply.

They had once been fellow disciples with others, and in just a few decades, the tides had turned. Those who had once aspired to form a core alongside them had aged with the erosion of time after failing Core Formation.

However, after becoming Core Formation Cultivators, their appearances remained unchanged, making this transformation starkly obvious.

"Sister, what about Elder Lin and the Sect Leader?"

The younger sister Zhao Lingxing, with her jumpy thoughts, shifted away from uncomfortable topics and expressed her curiosity, which was shared by many in the Sect.

"Don’t speculate about the Sect Leader’s matters!"

The elder sister Zhao Lingyue glared, but the younger sister merely smiled mischievously. They had a unique bond with the Sect Leader.

Fairy Ni Chang, in her efforts to hide them, practically raised them as her Direct Disciples, and after forming their cores, they became like leading sisters within the Sect.

Moreover, when the Profound Sound Pavilion was on the edge of collapse, Fairy Ni Chang led the Sect to its current prosperity.

Thus, within the Sect, many cultivators held deep respect for their Sect Leader.

"Sister, once we return to the Yue Kingdom, we must strive hard and not disappoint Sister-in-Chief or waste the Sect’s nurturing."

With a solemn expression, the elder sister Zhao Lingyue emphasized the importance of their mission—a return under the guise of escorting a trade ship was, in truth, a deployment of many young talents within the Sect.

It meant that they likely wouldn’t return to the Demon Beast Abyss for some time.

"Sister, don’t worry. Sister-in-Chief is a prodigy of our Seven Kingdoms, and I believe in her."

The younger sister Zhao Lingxing said with determined eyes.

...

At this time, within the Spirit Ship, Lin Chang’an’s powerful Divine Sense and perception took in everything.

He was fully aware of Fairy Ni Chang’s plans.

"But those two girls really dare to gossip."

The Zhao Sisters probably never realized that their private conversation, transmitted through sound, was overheard by Lin Chang’an, word for word.

"But Old Hu really kept it hidden, unexpectedly finding a Dao Companion."

Lin Chang’an then looked down at the letters he received after leaving seclusion.

There was a letter from Old Hu among them, but unfortunately, he missed Old Hu’s wedding feast, so it seems he has to bring a belated gift when heading to Sea Abyss City.

Looking over Old Hu’s letter, Lin Chang’an felt a bit contemptuous—who was it that said he wouldn’t live off someone else?

Yet, that thick-browed and big-eyed Hu Jin was the first to settle down.

His Dao Companion was even a niece of the Sixth Elder of Bihai Palace.

Goddammit!

He had worked hard for so many years, becoming a Tier Three Upper Grade Array Master to connect with a powerful support.

But Old Hu just found a Dao Companion and boarded a big ship.