ebookland Chapter 337 First Contact
Chapter 337 First Contact
The descendants of 'Heavenly Poison True Man' Han Erniu live near a place called 'Willow Snow Market' near Willow Oriole Immortal City.
In the sky, a flying magic carpet several meters in diameter carried several Han family cultivators back to their clan's territory.
"Unexpectedly, a rare 'Secret Technique for Rebuilding the Core' appeared at this auction. It's a pity I was unable to snag it."
"Not much. With Elder Han Feng's talent, if he could obtain the 'Core Transformation Secret Technique' and follow the path of Core Transformation and Re-cultivation, he would still have a very high chance of advancing to the Golden Core realm in the future."
"Could we secretly investigate the person who purchased the 'Secret Technique of Core Formation', and perhaps discuss with them the possibility of sharing this technique?"
On the flying magic carpet, several high-ranking members of the clan expressed their opinions and discussed the matter.
It was clear from their conversation that these people were still resentful about missing out on the 'Secret Technique of Elixir Transformation' at the previous auction.
At this moment, Han Feng, who was activating the flying magic carpet, couldn't help but sigh inwardly.
"There is no such possibility."
"The person who took the picture of the 'Elixir Transformation Secret Technique' chose to conceal their identity and appearance because they did not want others to know their true identity."
"Moreover, I have heard that such secret techniques are extremely risky. Each 'Core Transformation Secret Technique' is created by predecessors based on their own circumstances, and requires the preparation of corresponding resources and arduous cultivation. If it is shared with others, it is equivalent to creating more competitors out of thin air. If others use this method to successfully transform their core and advance to the Golden Core stage, it will easily cause psychological pressure and affect one's state of mind."
Han Feng even had some guesses about the identity of the person who bid for the 'Secret Technique of Transforming Pills'.
There are roughly two possibilities.
Firstly, the local forces near Willow Oriole Immortal City paid a high price for this secret technique in order to cultivate pseudo-core cultivators within their families.
Moreover, this family is probably quite large, since the 'Core Transformation Technique' only transforms the fake core formed in the body back into liquid mana, thus causing the cultivation level to drop to the peak of Foundation Establishment.
It seems like there's another chance to break through to the Golden Core stage, but it doesn't actually increase the probability of advancing to the Golden Core realm.
On the contrary, due to factors such as advancing age or hidden dangers left over from the process of refining the core, it becomes more difficult to break through to the Golden Core stage again.
The vast majority of those who achieve the false core do so because their aptitude is limited and they are not qualified enough to condense a golden core.
Even if they try again, the hope of achieving the Golden Core is still slim.
Therefore, this secret technique of alchemy is not actually applicable to every pseudo-alchemy cultivator.
Only those who simultaneously meet the following conditions—being born into a prominent family, possessing strong personal qualities, being young, having vigorous physical functions, and having sufficient financial support—would be unwilling to give up after their first failure to break through to the Golden Core stage and would consider this 'Golden Core Transformation Secret Technique'.
Once such a family obtains the 'Secret Technique of Elixir Transformation,' regardless of whether they ultimately succeed or not, they probably won't easily pass it on.
Secondly, the person who concealed their identity is very likely related to 'Master Zhuo'.
Although this person is a Golden Core cultivator, his character is extremely poor. He joined the Han family as a guest elder and has been coveting the third-tier spiritual vein Daoist temple passed down from the Han family's ancestors for many years, relying on his own cultivation.
To prevent the rise of the Han family members, they secretly suppressed them, even sabotaging Han Feng's breakthrough to the Golden Core realm, causing him to fail at the last minute.
"It's a pity. If I had known that Master Zhuo was so ruthless, I should have gone into hiding and borrowed a third-order spiritual pulse to attack the Golden Core realm from another place."
"Having missed this opportunity to learn the 'Secret Technique of Core Formation,' am I, Han Feng, destined to waste my life in the realm of 'False Core Formation'...?"
At this thought, Han Feng's eyes revealed resentment and unwillingness.
Just then, a powerful divine sense suddenly enveloped the people on the flying magic carpet.
The Han family members, who were on their way as usual, changed their expressions instantly upon noticing this!
"Jindan Zhenren!"
Han Feng, who was at the Pseudo-Core Formation level, was the first to react.
Upon sensing this vast, condensed, and powerful divine consciousness, he was first startled, and then filled with great envy.
Immediately afterwards, a man in white stood on a flying boat and slowly descended from the sky, appearing in front of the group of Han family members.
"Junior Han Feng greets senior."
"What brings you here, senior? What are your needs?"
Han Feng subtly observed the unexpected Golden Core cultivator, but found him somewhat unfamiliar. Although puzzled, he still clasped his hands in greeting and offered a cautious yet warm welcome.
"So you're a junior member of the Han family."
"My surname is Lin. I am new to this place. I noticed at the auction that you seemed quite interested in the 'Secret Technique of Elixir Transformation'. Is that true?"
The man in white was none other than Lin Changsheng, who had followed them all the way.
At this moment, he smiled and looked at the group with feigned profundity, then slowly spoke.
"A Golden Core cultivator surnamed Lin?"
"Could it be that you are Lin San from Willow Oriole Immortal City... the Puppet Master?"
Upon hearing this, Han Feng was taken aback at first, but after a moment of thought, his face suddenly lit up with excitement.
The reason is that the number of Golden Core cultivators in Willow Oriole Immortal City and its surrounding markets is already limited. In addition, Master Lin recently became famous by stepping on Master Cui, and later became a guest elder of Willow Smoke Sect. This time, the auction even put a third-grade low-quality puppet for sale, which attracted everyone to fight for it. He is currently in the limelight.
All the families, large and small, in the Immortal City held a friendly attitude towards this newcomer, the Puppet Master.
Immediately, Han Feng realized what Lin Changsheng meant and his heart started racing.
Why would this Golden Core cultivator ask him about the secret technique of alchemy?
"Hehe, if there are no other puppeteers with the surname Lin in Immortal City, then it should be me."
Lin Changsheng smiled calmly, then said something that made Han Feng's heart flutter:
"As fate would have it, I happen to have a copy of the 'Secret Technique for Transforming Pills'. If you are still interested, we can find a quiet place to discuss the terms of the exchange."
Lin Changsheng's seemingly casual words caused the Han family members in front of him to exchange glances and beam with joy.
“Excellent, Master Lin Kui! I need the ‘Core Transformation Secret Technique’ just in time! If Master Lin Kui doesn’t mind, please come to my clan’s residence to discuss the details!”