Chapter 255: Chapter 166: The Tiger Harms No One, But People Harm the Tiger

Inside the cave residence.

“Uncle Lin, do you think we can establish our foundation?”

Compared to the straightforward Shen Fan, who never considered this issue, Wei Yingying was somewhat worried.

Lin Chang’an shook his head for a moment; who would dare to say for sure?

“Countless cultivators have fallen at the hurdle of foundation establishment, even some with top-grade spirit roots have failed.

However, you two are in your prime, and if you calm your minds and hone yourselves for a couple of years, you may have a fair chance at foundation establishment.”

Listening to Lin Chang’an’s reassurance, Wei Yingying forced a smile.

For the couple, attempting foundation establishment once with the resources of their parents was already a tremendous piece of luck; many cultivators have to plan for it themselves.

Shen Fan, being straightforward by nature, did not think too much about it, whereas Wei Yingying felt the pressure, her heart weighed down heavily.

She recalled her father’s words; if she failed at foundation establishment and Shen Fan succeeded, she would have only a century of life, and the gap between her and foundation establishment cultivators would grow wider.

She should dedicate herself to family life, perhaps allowing him to take more concubines to avoid…

Thinking of this, Wei Yingying’s eyes became resolute. No!

Absolutely not!

Lin Chang’an, on the other hand, shook his head, watching the three of them leave.

“Establishing a foundation at your age is already a blessing.”

At that age, he still struggled daily for a few taels of spirit crystals, and it was a rare occasion to enjoy a meal of demon beast meat in a month.

Although Shen Fan and Wei Yingying grew up in Celestial Profound City with better cultivation environments and more opportunities,

those who claw their way up from resource-scarce backgrounds often have stronger willpower.

Once they establish their foundations, such cultivators possess combat strength that far exceeds others of the same realm.

It’s fair to say that each has its own strengths and weaknesses.

“However, you are young, with more opportunities that make us envious.”

Lin Chang’an shook his head, thinking that establishing a foundation at forty isn’t bad; even if they fail, at that age they still had less.

Some of them struggled until close to sixty, gambling everything – succeed or die.

“Moo!”

Just then, a Cyan-Horned Bull emerged from the pool, nudging his clothes.

However, as it was a tier two dharma robe, impervious to water and fire, it left no trace at all.

Lin Chang’an laughed and shook his head, saying, “You, truly, were sold by this bird and yet remain happy.”

The Cyan-Horned Bull was clearly bored, seeing no one around, it wanted him to release the Phoenix Cry Bird.

With a raise of his hand, the spirit beast bag hidden in his sleeve flashed with a golden light.

A palm-sized, golden Phoenix Cry Bird chirped excitedly, exuding the aura of a tier two middle-stage spirit beast.

The Phoenix Cry Bird, after flying out, first landed on the Cyan-Horned Bull’s horn, chirped twice as if in thanks, and then flew to Lin Chang’an’s shoulder.

With wings spread, fanning while massaging his shoulders, its desire to please was evident.

“Alright, here’s your spirit fruit.”

The Cyan-Horned Bull had already enjoyed the spirit grass and spirit fruit brought by the Zhou Family, and now the Phoenix Cry Bird was clearly very eager.

With a raise of his hand, Lin Chang’an retrieved a fire-attribute spirit fruit from his storage bag, something he purchased outside for the Phoenix Cry Bird to enjoy.

However, at that moment, a sound transmission talisman suddenly flickered, causing Lin Chang’an to narrow his eyes.

“What does this Qin want this time?”

Lin Chang’an, remaining calm, did not respond immediately; instead, he intended to let the other party wait for a couple of days.

After all, it was currently Qin who was in need of him.

But after waiting for some time without a response, Qin Feng began contacting other cultivators through the sound transmission talisman.

Inside the cave residence, Lin Chang’an felt rather helpless as he watched the continuously flickering sound transmission talisman.

These were all contact methods left while conducting transactions with the other party under different identities.

…

At the foot of Celestial Profound Peak, in a private room of a tavern.

Lin Chang’an, disguised as Old Doctor, showed a look of discontent.

“Daoist friend, why such eagerness to contact me? I must say in advance, there are no more elixirs; we still need to supply the East District Market…”

Being interrupted in his cultivation, Old Doctor’s expression showed displeasure, and Qin Feng hurriedly rose to apologize.

A mid-stage foundation establishment cultivator, also the head of a family, doing so much for the Qin Family was indeed diligent and conscientious.

Everything he did was for the family, not personal desire.

But unfortunately, through this period of interaction, Lin Chang’an realized that although the man had a pioneering spirit, he lacked the ability to pioneer.

In the Immortal Cultivation Realm, in the end, strength prevails, not schemes and tricks.

This time, he fell short.

“Daoist friend, I truly didn’t know.”

Seeing Qin Feng’s sincere demeanor, Lin Chang’an, acting as Old Doctor, then put away his peculiar temper, raised his cup, and said:

“Please don’t take offense, Qin Daoist friend, it’s just that our dealings with the East District Market are extensive, and it can’t interrupt cultivation time, which is why I was a bit displeased.”

“I see.”

Enlightened, Qin Feng nevertheless caught the crucial information in the other’s words.

“The East District Market is seeing significant transactions lately?!”

For a moment, Qin Feng felt this was an opportunity handed to him.

But he remained calm as he exchanged pleasantries, pushing cups and toasting, and only then did the two engage in a lively conversation.

After a long time, with enough food and drink, and having earned quite a few spirit stones at a high price from Qin Feng recently, even the eccentric Old Doctor felt somewhat embarrassed.

“Qin Daoist friend, it’s not that we don’t want to conduct more transactions with you, it’s just that we truly have no surplus.”

Lin Chang’an in disguise as Old Doctor sighed, and Qin Feng nodded with a smile, though inwardly cursing this group of greedy people who hid their intentions.

During this time, the materials they purchased at high prices had almost no profit margin, relying solely on these to attract cultivators.

This was how they stabilized the market, attracted some cultivators, and earned a few spirit stones.

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