Then, they started chirping and ingratiating themselves warmly, which amused Lin Chang’an a bit.

This Exotic Beast indeed had remarkable intelligence, its ability to change demeanor was comparable to some cultivators.

“I am a person who rewards and punishes clearly. The Cyan-Horned Bull has been with me through life and death, these are its earnings. If you want a Demon Core in the future, it depends on your own efforts.”

Through the Beast Taming Token, Lin Chang’an conveyed his message.

The golden Phoenix Cry Bird actually puffed out its chest and flapped its wings, as if to express that it would certainly work hard.

“I really wonder if this bird’s personality is innate.”

Lin Chang’an shook his head, then sent the bull and bird to rest outside.

The broken horn of the Cyan-Horned Bull would take some time to grow back.

The Phoenix Cry Bird, worthy of being an Exotic Beast, though only in the early stage of Tier Two, had a beak that was exceptionally sharp. Even the thick-skinned Cyan-Horned Bull would get a bloody hole with just one peck.

Furthermore, the bird’s beak had the ability to counter Protective Spiritual Light, easily piercing through a Mana Shield.

This could serve as a trump card, though it should be kept hidden normally; otherwise, if the Huang Family from Li Huo Palace learned about it, they wouldn’t let him off.

“Now, it’s time to restore the Primordial Energy I lost previously.”

He put away the Elixir, as although his injuries seemed severe, they weren’t a problem with his Self-Healing Body.

It was just that some Essence Blood was burned during the Blood Shadow Escape; he needed this bottle of Spirit Liquid to recover.

One day later.

[Life Span: 71/243]

With the powerful recovery ability of the Self-Healing Body and the nourishment from the Lifebound Spirit Plant, he recovered in just a day.

“The Self-Healing Body is indeed powerful; if it were another cultivator, even with this Spirit Liquid, it would take months to recover.”

Lin Chang’an once again felt satisfied with the strength of his Self-Healing Body.

The same Healing Elixir would take other cultivators some time to recover slowly, but the absorption speed of his physique was dozens of times that of others.

“However, the various foundational inheritances of the Li Huo Palace are the greatest gain.”

Lin Chang’an sighed, as from Huang Shaohai’s memory, he knew many high-level spells from the Li Huo Palace, even some secret ones.

“The Giant Sword Technique of the Li Huo Palace is quite standard, but it’s somewhat different from the Divine Techniques in the Evil Essence Sword Formulas.”

Lin Chang’an nodded subtly; the Giant Sword Technique was immensely powerful, and he could only use it after breaking through to the Mid-stage Foundation Establishment.

He didn’t use it in the previous battle because there wasn’t enough time.

Just casting this Divine Technique required five breaths, which was too long a charging time.

“Although with increased proficiency, the charging time will reduce, but before that, the Giant Sword Technique from the Li Huo Palace can fill this gap.”

The Giant Sword Technique from the Li Huo Palace only required three breaths to release.

Whereas the Evil Essence Sword Formulas required five breaths, but the demon techniques had a long charging time, significant side effects, and double the power of the ordinary Giant Sword Technique.

At that moment, Song Tingfeng’s voice came from outside the cave residence.

…

“Mr. Song.”

When stepping out of the cave residence, Lin Chang’an put away the Phoenix Cry Bird, bringing only the one-horned Cyan-Horned Bull.

Upon seeing the visitor, Lin Chang’an palely cupped his hands, while Song Tingfeng wore a bright smile.

“Brother Lin, you’ve indeed rendered a great service. This time among the Tribulation Cultivators of the Light and Dark Passage Li Huo Palace, there are seventeen Foundation Establishment Cultivators, and more than a hundred Qi Refining Cultivators…”

One must acknowledge the speed of cultivators; in just one day, the authenticity of the letter had already been confirmed, and efforts to capture had begun.

Hearing the confirmation of these Tribulation Cultivators, Lin Chang’an couldn’t help but sigh deeply:

“Yesterday’s actions bear today’s consequences; the Immortal Cultivation Realm has always been this way.”

In fact, these Tribulation Cultivators mostly just wanted to seize this opportunity, were they wrong?

Unfortunately, the Immortal Cultivation Realm always judges by success or failure, not right or wrong.

“By the way, Mr. Lin, the Chen Family who previously plotted against you and that Pill Master Song are all now under surveillance in the cave residence. What do you think?”

This time, Lin Chang’an rendered such a significant service to Celestial Profound City, and surely benefits wouldn’t be lacking.

Even his enemies, Song Tingfeng personally visited with a smile.

After all, this time, Song Tingfeng was able to save face thanks to Lin Chang’an.

“The Chen Family! Pill Master Song!”

Hearing this, a cold light flashed across Lin Chang’an’s face, then he smiled and cupped his hands towards Song Tingfeng.

“Many thanks to Mr. Song.”

“You’re too kind, Mr. Lin.”

The damaged Cyan Bamboo Sword appeared in his hand, and Lin Chang’an gently patted the Cyan-Horned Bull, heading with Song Tingfeng towards the Chen Family’s cave residence next door.

…

At this moment, inside the Chen Family’s cave residence.

When Song Tingfeng and Lin Chang’an appeared,

“Uncle Lin, I was wrong, I really didn’t know that Spirit Fruit had issues…”

“Uncle Lin, my grandfather was your intimate friend. I beg you to be lenient. The entire Chen family relies on me now…”

“I really didn’t know. I just wanted to keep the Spirit Grass to heal my grandfather. These Spirit Fruits were all bought from Pill Master Song…”

At this moment, Chen Wen no longer had the high spirits he had after recently reaching Foundation Establishment.

Kneeling on the ground in a disheveled state, he wailed bitterly, and his heart was filled with regret.

He truly shouldn’t have gotten involved with these Tribulation Cultivators.

“Ungrateful grandson!”

Learning of this, Chen Qing was so infuriated that he spat blood, and he now looked as pale as paper, having aged into an old man overnight.

His eyes trembled with endless remorse.

The Chen family rose under his leadership, and now it was doomed to fall by his hand as well.

How great it would have been if he had chosen Feng’Er back then.

“Grandfather!”

Beside him, Chen Feng sorrowfully supported his own grandfather, while the rest of the Chen family trembled in fright, kneeling on the ground.

Some cried and howled, some cursed Chen Wen, while others exclaimed to absolve themselves, claiming Chen Wen’s actions had nothing to do with them.

There were even those who declared they would leave the Chen family.

The once-thriving Chen family, with two Foundation Establishment members, was now in disarray, truly a lamentable sight.

“Uncle Lin, I was wrong. My grandfather was your close friend. Uncle, I beg you…”

Chen Wen knelt on the ground, crying pitifully.

But Lin Chang’an chuckled with narrowed eyes, “Nephew? I’m here with Mr. Song today to see the Tribulation Cultivator. Where’s this nephew from?”

Even though Lin Chang’an was smiling, the indifference in his eyes was chilling.

“Shut up, you beast!”

Chen Qing trembled as he pushed away Chen Feng, who was supporting him, and fell to his knees with a thud.

“Mr. Lin, this beast deserves death a thousand times over. To kill or flay him, as you see fit, but the innocent members of the Chen family, they’re innocent. I’m willing to die in his place.

The Chen family will offer all its possessions, just begging Mr. Lin to spare them a way out.”

As Chen Qing knelt and pleaded, the Chen family members all sorrowfully called upon their patriarch.

Whether this call was to mourn the loss of their Foundation Establishment cultivator or their roots in Celestial Profound City was unknown.

“Mr. Song, how should we deal with this secret consorting with the Tribulation Cultivator?”

Lin Chang’an remained indifferent while facing his neighbor Chen Qing, and turned to ask Song Tingfeng beside him.

All had struggled through the Immortal Cultivation Realm, so there was no need to speak of regrets.

“According to the rules of Celestial Profound City, those secretly consorting with Tribulation Cultivators are to be executed without mercy, and all their kin expelled from the city to fend for themselves.”

Lin Chang’an nodded lightly with indifference.

In the Chen family, only Chen Wen was secretly consorting with the Tribulation Cultivators. With methods of the Immortal Cultivation Realm, faking previous letters would easily be exposed.

If done carelessly, it could reveal problems with previous letters.

He had to fake them as real.

“Since that’s the case, let’s proceed according to the rules of Celestial Profound City. However, as for that Pill Master Song, I believe I have no enmity with him.

I hope Mr. Song will hand him over to me after the investigation.”

Upon hearing this, Song Tingfeng grinned and nodded.

“Don’t worry, Brother Lin. After we determine if this person is of no value, he will be sent to you, along with this waste.”

“It’s not just for your loss, Brother Lin. We will also offer compensation with the resources of these Tribulation Cultivators to all cultivators harmed by them.”

This statement clearly showed that it was merely compensation for the victims.

The issue of Lin Chang’an’s discovered letters would not be leaked.

Also, it subtly indicated a close relationship between Lin Chang’an and him.

Lin Chang’an nodded with a smile after hearing this.

This Pill Master Song cannot be wasted, his use of Lifebound Spirit Plant for soul searching could fetch detailed inheritances.

The inheritance from a Tier Two Pill Master is like a living book of pill masters’ experiences.

“Uncle Lin, I am willing to be your servant. Please spare my life…”

Upon hearing the sentence of execution, Chen Wen completely broke down, crying in despair.

Yet from start to finish, Lin Chang’an, with an indifferent expression, did not even glance at him.

In front of all the Chen family members, and with the cold indifference of Celestial Profound City’s cultivators, they directly soul-searched Chen Wen to extract the remaining value.

The Chen family members all looked ashen and dared not speak,

while Chen Qing spat a mouthful of old blood, his eyes vacant as though he were a walking corpse, witnessing the collapse of the Chen family.

All cultivation resources were seized, and the Chen family faced expulsion from Celestial Profound City.

Outside Celestial Profound City, who knows how many vicious and angry cultivators were waiting for the family members of these Tribulation Cultivators.

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