in2ebook Chapter 272 Prepare in advance
Chapter 272 Prepare in advance
This time, we returned to Mingling Peak.
Lin Changsheng, unusually, did not go into seclusion.
Besides my daily routine of practicing martial arts, I spend my time feeding the spirit fish and carp in the inner peak area, and petting the snow demon wolf.
The appearance of these two second-tier demonic beasts on Mingling Peak was not particularly shocking.
Not long ago, with the help of consuming a large number of beast cores and near-third-tier spiritual veins, Hua Li advanced to the mid-stage of the second tier.
Having reached this level, the flower carp demon fish can completely break free from the constraints of water and possess the ability to undertake medium- and long-distance journeys.
Therefore, it is common to see Hua Li manipulating the water in the lake to condense into a ball, enveloping her demonic form, and swimming freely within the dojo within Mingling Peak.
One night, Hua Li broke into the mountain's dining hall and devoured all the edible spiritual creatures inside.
Although it is quite intelligent, it has had little contact or interaction with its wild counterparts since its infancy; and the aquatic creatures living in the same lake have all been eaten clean by it.
Even Lin Changsheng, its master, treated it merely as a mascot, feeding it occasionally to relax its mind and body, even though he had no shortage of second-tier combat power. He rarely trained it specifically.
This fostered a slightly peculiar personality in the flower carp.
Unlike wild monsters, it is not aggressive, nor is it as obedient to its master as the Crimson Centipede, the Wind Crow, or the Snow Wolf.
All it knew was that, from childhood to adulthood, the entire lake had been its hunting ground, and all the food was itss.
Now the hunting grounds have expanded, and the entire Mingling Peak is now within its hunting range.
To prevent the flower carp from devouring the disciples within the peak, Lin Changsheng tied the snow demon wolf to a small spiritual seedling about the thickness of a thumb by the lake.
Over the years, the Snow Wolf's personality has gradually become more stable and it has become more disciplined.
Even though they knew that they could easily break the sapling with just a little force, they would not do so, and instead took good care of it on a daily basis.
Because this is a rule set by the master.
The Snow Demon Wolf kept its master's instructions in mind: it could only break free of its restraints and subdue the Flower Carp if it discovered that the Flower Carp had left the lake without permission!
As a result, the Snow Demon Wolf spends most of its time lying quietly on the ground, its clear eyes always fixed on the lake, occasionally wagging its fluffy tail.
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On the other side, Lin Changsheng personally instructed his four newly accepted disciples.
Although he was only a nominal disciple, it was the first time in his life that he had accepted a student.
Therefore, he did not treat the education of his four disciples perfunctorily.
Senior Brother Hao Chi's cultivation progress is mediocre, but he is very fond of the art of cooking and spends most of his time in the dining hall.
The disciples of Mingling Peak also benefited from this.
Lin Changsheng, having been through it all, understood perfectly.
Having mediocre talent and difficulty in advancement, yet wasting time studying other skills is a major taboo in cultivation.
Take him as an example. If it weren't for the help of the talent "Heaven rewards diligence", he would never dare to be greedy and learn other skills besides his main skill of talisman making.
He specifically reminded his eldest disciple, Hao Chi, that if he truly enjoyed studying culinary arts, he should advance his cultivation level. When he attempted to break through to the Foundation Establishment stage, he would have more time to do what he loved.
However, after persisting for only a short period of time, Hao Chi began to focus his energy on honing his culinary skills.
After that, Lin Changsheng stopped trying to dissuade him.
For his students, all he can do is provide guidance based on experience and supply the necessary resources.
The master leads you through the door, but the practice is up to you.
Compared to Hao Chi, who is 'unambitious', his second disciple Han Jiuying is much less of a worry.
Perhaps it's because girls are more mature than their peers.
Han Jiuying has already been able to proactively increase her cultivation time, showing an urgent obsession with improving her cultivation level.
She was determined to become the first of the four disciples under her master Zhang Meng to attempt the Foundation Establishment stage.
Lin Changsheng taught Han Jiuying the Ghost Path techniques as her main focus, while also tailoring his teaching to her individual needs, allowing her to also learn some of the techniques of a poison master.
During her cultivation, many things that seemed profound and difficult to Han Jiuying became easy to understand with just a few words of guidance from her master, Zhang Meng, making everything instantly clear.
Han Jiuying was filled with admiration for such a vast amount of knowledge.
The girl often exclaimed, "As expected of a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator, he is truly extraordinary!"
Little did she know that Lin Changsheng, in addition to his own experience, also possessed the rare memory inheritance of a Golden Core cultivator. In terms of knowledge reserves alone, perhaps only Ghost Valley True Monarch in the entire Ghost Valley Sect could compare with him.
The third disciple, Lu Ming.
After observing the boy for a period of time, Lin Changsheng confirmed that the boy's physique was indeed somewhat special, and he was naturally affinityful to dark energy.
Furthermore, when feeding puppet ghosts and other ghosts with one's own essence and blood, the effect is excellent, which can greatly increase the growth rate of puppet ghosts and even gradually improve their quality.
This discovery amazed Lin Changsheng.
Unfortunately, even with his experience, he had no way of knowing about this constitution.
However, he had already instructed Hao Chi to prepare meals for Lu Ming that would focus on replenishing his qi and blood.
At the same time, he also passed on to Lu Ming the cultivation technique for both physical and mental training.
It can replenish the body's qi and blood to some extent.
As for the fourth disciple, He Dawei, he had no outstanding talent in either cultivation or skills.
However, relying on his exceptional intelligence, and using Lin Changsheng's rewards and the meals he pestered his senior brother Hao Chi to prepare, he started a reselling business on Mingling Peak.
After initial difficulties, resources have gradually become more abundant.
Now, he is actually the most famous of Lin Changsheng's four disciples, and his cultivation progress is slightly ahead of the others.
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This day.
The four elders and disciples of Mingling Peak dined together in the dining hall.
Enjoying the envious glances from the disciples around him.
"Master has been acting strangely lately. He hasn't gone into seclusion for so long."
"They're testing our cultivation progress all day long; it's really killing us."
He Dawei said sullenly.
Just yesterday, he was reprimanded by his master for neglecting his cultivation recently.
"It seems that's true. In the past, our Master would often go into seclusion, and we were rarely seen throughout the year. But in the past year, he has been keeping a close eye on our cultivation and taking what we need."
Lu Ming nodded in agreement, deeply moved.
He also practiced body-building techniques, which could improve his deficiency of essence and blood, but the process was unbearable.
"Junior brothers, it is our good fortune that our master is so learned and knowledgeable and can take the time to guide us. We must not complain behind his back."
Han Jiuying adopted the demeanor of a senior sister, her delicate brows slightly furrowed as she reminded her two junior brothers.
Normally, the eldest brother Hao Chi is always engrossed in his culinary skills, while Han Jiuying, although the second senior sister, is actually no different from the eldest sister.
Especially after he had a basic grasp of poison techniques, he gained an even more sinister aura, keeping Lu Ming and He Dawei completely under his control.
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Several more months passed.
Lin Changsheng, who was feeding the carp by the lake, looked relaxed and content as he watched the plump carp swimming freely in the water.
During this period, he completely relaxed, no longer forcing himself to make talismans or cultivate, and did whatever he wanted.
On this day, Lin Changsheng, who had nothing to do, suddenly felt a flash of inspiration, as if he had captured a fleeting moment of genius.
"It's almost time."
Lin Changsheng remained calm, but a hint of anticipation flickered in his eyes.
Before long, he flew into the cave with several storage bags that he had prepared in advance.
The next moment, the gate slammed shut, and colorful restrictions were activated, completely isolating the cave from the outside world.
(I'm not feeling well tonight, so I'll only update once. I'll make up for it tomorrow, and then I'll check the settlement and add an extra chapter.)