Chapter 317: Chapter 317
"Patriarch Lin, what you said is not quite right."
Yun Shu continued the conversation, seriously correcting, "These are all basic talismans. Their power is limited to the spiritual power contained within them and has nothing to do with one’s own spiritual power during use.
Moreover, talismans are disposable items and can’t be considered magical treasures.
Real magical treasures are like the Teleportation Scroll the gentleman used, allowing one to travel across worlds ignoring distance. These teleportation talismans can transmit at most a hundred miles away and are very easy to track, so there’s no comparison."
Lin Shuo’s mind was buzzing from the shock of reality, and before he could react, Wan Mingchuan said irritably: "Haven’t I told you? What you call magical artifacts and treasures are just flashy trash and not at all valuable treasures.
These talismans are drawn casually by Sister Yun and are only sold for tens of spirit stones in the market. Even if you haven’t bought them, you should have seen them, right?"
"Ma-market?" Lin Shuo felt a chill in his heart, thinking, what market?
Indeed, there are hidden dragons and crouching tigers by Mr. Jiang’s side, and now there’s another beautiful girl who can draw talismans, and the eldest has learned so much by being with them, speaking all sorts of terms he’s never even heard of.
He thought of how the impostor humiliated the Lin Family for not knowing good things and tricked them for many years with worthless rubbish!
Seeing his complex expression, Jiang Yuan recalled the brief commotion his human identity caused when he first entered the Cyan Fish Mountain market.
Considering the Lin Family’s financial situation, even with cultivation at a somewhat higher realm, they wouldn’t have money, channels to integrate into the Wilderness World, where demon cultivators gather in markets, so being inexperienced is quite normal.
Reflecting on the background introduction given by the system, it seemed arduous for the descendants of families and sects left behind by fleeing cultivators years ago to rise again.
Thus Jiang Yuan patiently explained, "At night when the wilderness descends, trading markets are formed by cultivators everywhere. Various markets have different entry thresholds, with shops selling cultivator-required elixirs, weapons, magical artifacts, and treasures. These basic talismans indeed sell for little in more advanced markets.
Using talismans occasionally to boost combat power is fine, but relying solely on them to resist strong foes is like a drop in the ocean. In addition, once activated, talismans are hard to control, so after Mingchuan enters the retreat, please ensure that everyone stays as far away from the Silent Cultivation Tower as possible to avoid being caught in the battle."
"Alright, thank you for clarifying, Mr. Jiang." Lin Shuo was completely disheartened, yet extremely grateful at the same time.
Thank goodness the eldest son was fortunate enough to encounter such a great master as Mr. Jiang despite becoming an orphan and suffering, and he brought him back to the Lin Family to recognize his ancestry. This retreat will eliminate all safety hazards, ensuring that future Lin descendants can inherit heavenly level cultivation techniques without worrying about being hunted.
Furthermore, with the relationship with Mr. Jiang secured, having the eldest son serve as the Young Patriarch of the Lin Family is sufficient, even if only faking strength. Occasionally, with some benefits from Mr. Jiang, he could undoubtedly establish a cultivator alliance and become the alliance leader himself!
Moments later, Little Bai indicated that the surrounding area within five miles centered on the Silent Cultivation Tower must be cleared to ensure that upcoming layouts won’t be affected.
Only then did Jiang Yuan activate the Chaotic Heaven Bell in his storage bag.
An audible gust rang out, Lin Shuo, being close, saw Mr. Jiang casually waved his hand, and in the air appeared a palm-sized black exquisite "bell."
Just as he marveled at the item’s abundant spiritual power, he saw the "bell" rise with the wind and enlarge, spinning until it transformed into a giant bell of indeterminate height mid-air.
The Chaotic Heaven Bell descended from the sky, securely enveloping the Silent Cultivation Tower, and created a deep bell sound upon contact with the ground.
"See that? Now that’s a magical treasure." Wan Mingchuan could never resist confronting this heartless, unfaithful man. Observing the scene, he glanced at him with a half-smile and said, "Master painstakingly sought it to protect my safety."
He enunciated "safety" heavily, making Lin Shuo’s old face flush with embarrassment.
"Mingchuan, you may enter for retreat now." Having set the system interface for complete safety, Jiang Yuan summoned his disciple to his side, worrying, he gave him a handful of spirit stones, "The duration of a cultivator’s retreat varies from person to person. Though Foundation Establishment Realm is relatively shorter, a few months is not uncommon.
Don’t be stingy with spirit stones, absorb as many as possible to ensure ample spiritual energy. No need to rush or feel pressured, maintain your composure like normal cultivation practice, even if I’m not around later, Little Bai and the rest will stay here to protect you, so focus solely on cultivation, disregard everything else."
Bai Yunqi also patted his shoulder, advising, "Listen to your master, leave the outside matters to us. Whether the retreat is effective or not, come out if you feel tired, we will all be waiting for you."
"As the book says: pursuing the great path should be allowed to happen naturally. Don’t overthink, just focus on what you should do." Yun Mo, with his large wings, spoke solemnly, then used one wing to cover half of Wan Mingchuan’s body whispering, "Elder Bai said the teaching of the Great Wilderness Heart Method will pause until you return home after the retreat, so don’t worry about keeping up, just focus on your closed-door cultivation."
As Wan Mingchuan looked around at everyone in the courtyard, he was both touched and under pressure. Inheriting a bloodline and obtaining heavenly level cultivation is a great joy, but if he can’t return with spoils, it’s a shame for everyone’s efforts.
"Master, brothers and sisters, rest assured, I’ll do my best in the retreat!" He felt a slight sensation of nasal congestion, turned and walked straight through the Chaotic Heaven Bell.
As soon as he entered the Silent Cultivation Tower, he felt a faint sense of familiarity.
However, upon looking up, the interior of the Black Tower was dimly lit, with only the array on the ground emitting a faint glow, so he thought the familiarity came from the Chaotic Heaven Bell his master set up, and began seated meditation and operating his cultivation technique without much thought.
Starting with a bit of anxiety, he quickly calmed down as the Heaven-Burning Scripture smoothly operated and the spirit stones in his grasp provided a constant stream of spiritual energy, leaving him fully immersed in cultivation.
"Patriarch Lin, ensure that during Mingchuan’s retreat, no one approaches. We’ve deployed several ambush techniques around, which would be dangerous if triggered mistakenly." Jiang Yuan reiterated, then signaled the courtyard crowd to disperse as planned.
Generally, such stories write that at crucial moments, opportunistic troublemakers appear to increase the challenge, so he specifically set up many folded simple paper figurines around the outer layer to prevent such incidents.
Small in size, easy to hide in grass and trees, they’ll detect any approach, trigger the basic settings of "coming alive," and block intruders.
Lin Shuo also worried that someone might take advantage to cause trouble. If it were Yuan’s people attacking from outside, Mr. Jiang would lead his subordinates to fend off, but if someone in the Lin Family harbored improper thoughts and wanted to disrupt the eldest son’s retreat, he would truly lose face.
Thus agreeing, he hurriedly went to each courtyard to remind, anyone daring to make trouble at such a critical moment would be dealt with harshly, even if they were his son!
Initially poised to act, Lin Tianyou was doused with cold water upon hearing his father’s gritting command.
Yet, it was hard to extinguish the flame of desire; while afraid of severe punishment, he couldn’t help thinking about seizing the opportunity to gain the only heavenly level cultivation inheritance, and secure his position as the promising Lin heir, where becoming a high realm cultivator would soon be within reach!
Moreover, should he succeed, the ancestor would definitely regard him differently, could Mr. Jiang dare to challenge the ancestor?
In extreme indecision and wavering, two days swiftly passed.
Early that morning, just after breakfast, Lin Tianyou suddenly felt a temptation deep within his bones, his heart racing with excitement as if something was awakening from his bloodline. He felt an irresistible urge to approach the Silent Cultivation Tower, where something related to his bloodline was calling him!
"Indeed, I am the direct descendant chosen by my ancestors!" Lin Tianyou instantly realized the summoning was from his bloodline inheritance, rushed to the window to gaze upon the Silent Cultivation Tower shrouded by the giant black bell, struggling to resist the temptation.
Meanwhile, everyone in the Lin Family, all rightful members of the Lin clan, sensed the call from the bloodline inheritance.
Even Lin Shuo’s face flushed with excitement, his gaze towards the Silent Cultivation Tower full of desire for power, yet he hadn’t lost his reason, quickly ordered everyone in the Lin Mansion to shut doors and windows and stay in their rooms, not to take a single step out!
No one must disturb the son’s awakening of the bloodline inheritance at this moment!