Mortal: Refining Weapons for Immortality

Chapter 26 Tainan Xiaohui

Han Li had not returned by the evening of the tenth day.

Lin Changqing also waited for Mo Caihuan's arrival. However, Mo Caihuan was wearing a white dress with gray patterns, which made Lin Changqing feel a sense of familiarity, as if he had seen her somewhere before.

But making spiritual food was the priority right now, so he stopped thinking about anything else.

He tapped the storage bag, tossed out an item, and drew a rune in the air with his fingertip.

The runes disappeared into the plate, and the spirit rice in the plate began to change according to Lin Changqing's rhythm, a process somewhat similar to alchemy.

Afterwards, Lin Changqing took the deep red Zhu fruit, the pure white lotus seeds and lotus flowers and mixed them together, which gave off a fragrant aroma that made people feel clear-headed and refreshed.

Before long, the spiritual porridge in the dish was ready.

A thin layer of mist floated on the surface of the spirit porridge, but it was not hot; it was slightly cool. The mist flowed slowly, weaving a light veil between the white jade plate and the air.

After finishing, Lin Changqing did not use magic, but personally scooped a spoonful of spiritual porridge for Mo Caihuan.

"Miss Mo, come and try the spiritual porridge I usually eat."

When Mo Caihuan saw the spirit porridge that Lin Changqing had personally scooped up, her eyes widened, and she exclaimed in surprise.

"Brother Changqing, this is what you usually eat, it's amazing!!!" Mo Caihuan praised Lin Changqing to the point of embarrassment, after all, it was just the spiritual porridge he was used to eating, and it didn't deserve such praise.

Mo Caihuan lightly scooped up a mouthful of spiritual food, and the food in the spoon transformed into a wisp of pure energy along her lips, flowing into her body and spreading throughout her limbs and bones.

This feeling was like the cup of hot tea that Mo Caihuan drank alone by the window when the snow was falling; she would never forget it in her life.

"So delicious! Brother Changqing!!" Mo Caihuan jumped up excitedly, looking very pleased with herself, her little face puffed out, as if she were really drinking ordinary porridge.

Seeing that Mo Caihuan also liked it, Lin Changqing served her another serving.

Just then, Lin Changqing saw the dazzling fireworks blooming in the distance outside the window, and some memories welled up in his heart.

Mo Caihuan put down the jade bowl in her hand, ran out lightly, and called back, "Brother Changqing, come out quickly!!!"

When Lin Changqing heard Mo Caihuan calling him, he also came out of the room and stood side by side with Mo Caihuan on the pavilion, looking at the firelight of the entire Jiayuan City. The scene was beautiful.

Two years ago, it was at this time that he first met Mo Caihuan.

She was watching the fish by the bridge when he used magic to tease her, glanced back at her, and then left. Mo Caihuan was wearing this gray-white dress at the time.

The two stood silently on a high building, gazing at the sky for a long, long time, until the fireworks faded and the sky fell silent again. This time, however, Mo Caihuan did not look back at Lin Changqing; she simply spoke calmly.

"Brother Changqing, you should be leaving tomorrow, right?" Mo Caihuan confided in someone about something that had been lingering in her heart for a long time. She knew that Lin Changqing would eventually leave. They were not on the same path, and it was already a great fate that they had met this time.

Lin Changqing remained silent. He didn't know when Han Li would return, nor could he answer Mo Caihuan's question, so he could only stay silent.

After saying this, Mo Caihuan didn't press Lin Changqing further. She simply stayed quietly by his side until night fell and she had to leave in a desolate manner...

The following morning, Han Li returned carrying the severed head, having successfully obtained the Warm Sun Jade and the cultivation materials he had found among Mo Lao's pile of miscellaneous items.

Just when Lin Changqing thought Mo Caihuan would say goodbye, he realized that he hadn't seen Mo Caihuan even once before they were about to leave the Mo residence.

Finally, Lin Changqing stood silently beside Han Li for a moment, feeling somewhat surprised, before speaking.

"Let's go, Junior Brother Han, let's go to Tainan Mountain."

Han Li was startled, as if he had done something wrong and had been frightened. He hurriedly replied with a sentence.

"Okay, senior brother!!!"

And so, Han Li followed Lin Changqing toward Mount Tainan, stepping into the gates of the cultivation world.

......

a few days later.

Lin Changqing then led Han Li into the misty Tai Nan Mountain.

For someone like Lin Changqing who had studied formations, this fog could only block ordinary people and rogue cultivators without a foundation.

After arriving at the Tai Nan Small Gathering, Han Li witnessed the differences between the cultivation world and the mortal world.

The Tai Nan Mountain, concealed by the array, contains a world within itself; it is not the mountain peak that appears to be from the outside.

Inside, several mountain peaks rise into the sky, and the peaks are interconnected. There are many pavilions and halls, as well as many tall and robust trees. A light mist hangs in the air, making it feel like a dream, a world of illusion.

Each mountain peak was filled with numerous independent cultivators. Similarly, there were also many disciples from the seven major sects of Yue Kingdom. Dressed in their sect attire, they walked in the central square, attracting the attention of many.

"Junior Brother Han, those are disciples of Huangfeng Valley. The Ascension Token I gave you belongs to Huangfeng Valley." Lin Changqing transmitted his voice to Han Li, letting him experience firsthand the difference in status between rogue cultivators and sect disciples.

Han Li looked in the direction Lin Changqing pointed out and saw a disciple dressed in Huangfeng Valley attire standing in front of a stall in the square, enjoying the gazes of many rogue cultivators around him. The people who could talk to him were all family cultivators in luxurious robes, none of whom seemed to lack spirit stones.

Arriving at the Tai Nan Small Gathering and experiencing the environment firsthand, Han Li finally understood the immense spiritual power contained within this token.

"It seems that Senior Brother Lin was not lying to me after all. This Ascension Token is extremely valuable. We must not let anyone find out about it, otherwise, who knows how many people will come to snatch it."

Having shown Han Li the value of the Ascension Token, Lin Changqing no longer had any intention of taking Han Li with him. He simply placed a low-level, high-grade Vajra Talisman on the outside of Han Li's clothes and then strolled away leisurely.

"Junior Brother Han, with these two talismans in place, I don't think anyone will bother you. Just wander around the Tai Nan Small Gathering and see if there's anything you need to exchange for. Plus, you have spirit stones and pills on you, so you should be able to get quite a few things you want. I won't bother you any longer."

"When the Ascension Ceremony is about to begin, I'll take you to the Heavenly Mist Platform to witness the battles of the cultivation world."

Han Li watched Lin Changqing walk away and touched the talisman Lin Changqing had given him. It was shimmering with precious light and was obviously a high-grade item. When attacked, it could automatically activate its protective properties.

However, Lin Changqing's actions did not seem to align with Han Li's thoughts, so Han Li took off the Vajra Talisman that was placed outside his clothes and reattached it to the back of his clothes inside.

"Alright, this way we'll have protection both in front and behind, and it won't seem too conspicuous."

Lin Changqing has been in the world of cultivation for a long time and has reached the perfect Qi Refining stage. It can be said that he can deal with the attacks of enemies in the Qi Refining stage with a strong attitude. Therefore, he is used to placing the primary high-level talismans on the outside to deter enemies, and keeping them in his clothes as insurance. This can reduce a lot of trouble and is in line with the practice of cultivators at this level.

However, Han Li was a novice and inevitably encountered some things he didn't understand. He was easily seen through by some seasoned veterans in the cultivation world, so using too many high-quality talismans would be too ostentatious.