Chapter 160: Chapter 149: Third Encounter with Longevity, Tier Two Alchemist

The progress bar instantly filled to the max. Then, within the Primordial Cauldron, the illusory Treasure Seed suddenly condensed and split into three:

[Jade Wave Spirit Turtle Treasure Seed·First Layer]

[Choose one Demon Race Lifebound Talent to Refine into: Concealing Breath, Summoning Mist, Longevity]

Lin Changheng’s eyes flickered, and he fell silent for a moment.

’It was a difficult choice.’

He immediately opened the *Study of the Wild Demonic Spirit Beasts* he had obtained from the Liu Family, trying to find more information.

But he found nothing. There was no mention of a related Demon Beast.

’Could this be a Demon Beast unique to this region, one that even the Liu Family doesn’t know about?’

It was a very likely possibility.

...

’[Concealing Breath]...’

Lin Changheng considered the first Talent he could plunder.

His [Qi Concealing Skill] had already reached Perfection. But it was ultimately a Low Tier Technique; no matter how deeply he mastered it, he couldn’t change its fundamental nature.

’The [Concealing Breath] Talent will be an effective extension and enhancement of the [Qi Concealing Skill], providing even greater personal security.’

This was something Lin Changheng valued.

As for [Summoning Mist], Lin Changheng couldn’t help but think of the legendary [Call the Wind and Summon the Rain]. He wondered if it was a similar kind of Talent or Demon Skill.

’Judging by the name, it seems to be a skill for creating mist. And this mist probably isn’t ordinary—it might be Demon Fog!’

’Or perhaps a mist with some special function or property!’

’Otherwise, what would be the use of it? It wouldn’t be worthy of a Profound Spirit Demon Beast.’

The third Talent was a familiar one: [Longevity]!

This was the third time he had encountered this Talent!

’This Talent isn’t rare at all!’

’It seems that Demon Beasts and Mountain and Marsh Spirits favored by heaven and earth, possessing long lifespans, are not as few as I imagined.’

The first time he encountered the Longevity Talent was with the [Pan Mountain Turtle Treasure Species]. Back then, Lin Changheng had chosen [Earth Escape] and given up on [Longevity].

That was because [Earth Escape] was more useful at the time. It could save his life in a dangerous situation. After all, no matter how long your lifespan, if you get killed, you’re truly dead.

The second time, he chose [Longevity].

Now was the third time, and whether to choose it or not gave Lin Changheng a bit of a headache.

After a period of struggle, a resolute look appeared in Lin Changheng’s eyes.

’Refine into the [Longevity] Talent!’

Instantly, a surge of incredibly mystical life force—or perhaps the essence of life itself—shot out from the Tripod Mouth of the Primordial Cauldron and poured into Lin Changheng’s body.

It then coursed through him.

He sat cross-legged, carefully experiencing it.

The most important reason that prompted him to make this choice was, firstly, that Longevity is the foundation of long life, so naturally, the more he accumulated, the better.

Secondly, [Longevity] could synergize with his [Rongsheng Divine Abilities] True Intent to produce astonishing effects.

For instance, reviving the completely lifeless [Nine-leaf Purple Ginseng] had relied on this very point.

...

"So comfortable..."

It was a "cool warmth."

That was the only way Lin Changheng could describe it, humming softly.

’Before I obtained the [Rongsheng] Divine Abilities True Intent, I could only vaguely sense it. But now, I can feel it, experience it, touch it, and even control it!’

But he didn’t try to manipulate it. Instead, he let it surge through his body, transforming and settling within him.

When it was all over, Lin Changheng could feel his Lifespan had increased once again.

[Utility: Initial internalization of hibernation effect. Lifespan increased by eight years.]

"Eight years?!"

Lin Changheng’s pupils contracted, and he was instantly overjoyed.

That was three years more than the five years provided by the [Muddy Evil] grade [Lantern Grass Treasure Seed]!

’If I can perform Spirit Stealing five times on the [Jade Wave Spirit Turtle Treasure Seed], that’s at least an extra fifteen years!’

"A lifespan of 180 years!"

Lin Changheng quickly noticed the change in his lifespan.

He was now fifty-seven years old, with a total Lifespan of one hundred and eighty. Proportionally, when compared to the average ninety-year lifespan of his previous world, he was the equivalent of someone not yet thirty. He was in the prime of his youth!

Only then did he notice the first half of the Utility description: [Initial internalization of hibernation effect].

Hibernation.

Lying dormant to preserve life!

By internalizing the effects of some of the [Jade Wave Spirit Turtle]’s habits, he could pursue longevity.

At the same time, Lin Changheng also discovered that his Water Spirit Root, which had never changed before,

had quietly grown by a single wisp.

It now had six wisps of Spiritual Charm.

...

「The next day.」

Lin Changheng was operating a half-man-sized Puppet that had just finished feeding the turtle. As it tilled the soil with a KLANG KLANG sound, a knock came from the door.

Along with it, a faint and delicate voice could be heard.

"Alchemist Lin."

Lin Changheng got up and opened the door to find a delicate woman in a yellow dress. He smiled slightly. "Miss Huang."

This woman was Chef Zeng’s sister-in-law. She would come to pick up her Pills every two months.

It seemed to be a strange illness caused by a special constitution, but Lin Changheng hadn’t asked for the specifics.

However, after continuously taking the Masterpiece [Five Spirits Pill] refined by Lin Changheng for a year, her condition had improved significantly.

The woman in yellow curtsied slightly. "I have come to pick up the Pills."

"Please come in. The Pills are ready."

He invited Miss Huang to sit for a moment in the courtyard, then went inside and quickly returned with the Pills.

"Miss Huang, since your health is poor, you could have sent someone to pick up the Pills for you."

The woman in yellow accepted the Pills and shook her head with a smile. "It’s no trouble to come out for a walk. Besides, I mustn’t be impolite."

In the Cultivation Realm, picking up pills in person is a sign of respect for the Alchemist.

In a way, this woman was a "benefactor" to Lin Changheng. It was because of her that he was able to obtain the [Jade Wave Spirit Turtle] Essence Blood through Chef Zeng.

The two chatted for a while before another knock came from the door.

"Alchemist Lin, you have a visitor. Since I have already received my Pills, I won’t impose any longer. I’ll take my leave now."

The woman in yellow was quite perceptive and immediately curtsied to take her leave.

Lin Changheng, looking slightly apologetic, opened the door to see her out.

Standing at the doorway was none other than Deng Changsheng, dressed in a gold robe.

Upon seeing the woman come out, he was momentarily stunned, seemed to misunderstand the situation, and immediately bowed in greeting.

The woman in yellow also curtsied slightly.

"Alchemist Lin, is this..."

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