Eternal Life from Talisman Painting-Chapter 262 - 169: Preparing the Cave Abode Ruins

The years glide by like a shuttle.

In the blink of an eye, three years have passed.

However, the situation in the Yue Kingdom has grown increasingly tense. Faced with the combined offensive of the Li Huo Palace and the Divine Sword Sect, the Profound Sound Pavilion has suffered heavy losses and has already lost numerous spirit vein territories.

[Life Span: 83/249]

[Realm: Mid-stage Foundation Establishment (33/100)]

Inside the cave, Lin Chang’an slowly opened his eyes and, seeing the progress of his cultivation, couldn’t help but smile.

"Eighty-three years old, this visible progress in cultivation truly is addictive."

Lin Chang’an sighed, and he could increasingly understand why many steadfast cultivators gradually lost patience as time passed.

It’s simply because, after Foundation Establishment, each step is extremely difficult, making one’s cultivation feel as if it has stagnated.

"By calculations, Shen Lie and the others should have been waiting for a while."

Thinking of this, Lin Chang’an slowly stood up, overwhelmed with emotions.

Unknowingly, the younger generation Shen Fan and Yingying are almost forty, and in recent years, they’ve been refining their foundation and preparing for Foundation Establishment.

Outside the cave, Shen Lie, Lu Qingqing, Wei Buyi, and others had long been waiting.

"Little Junior Sister, what are you worried about? With Brother Lin escorting us all the way, Yingying and the boy Fan will definitely succeed in Foundation Establishment."

Even Li Erniu had come, and although everyone was over eighty, their hair as white as snow,

Li Erniu had clearly been living well these years, his face rosy and his body robust and affluent.

Wei Buyi, who had quarreled with Li Erniu all his life, leaned on a pair of Iron Crutch magical artifacts and said sourly:

"You think everyone is like you, marrying a concubine at such an advanced age."

Upon this remark, Li Erniu’s eyes widened. His rosy complexion stood in stark contrast to Wei Buyi’s gaunt appearance with a cane.

"Hey, Wei Buyi, why are you pretending to be lame, leaning on a cane all the time? It’s only because that girl Yingying speaks sweetly; otherwise, with your old face, I wouldn’t come."

The two distinguished old men bickering were observed with helpless head-shaking by Lu Qingqing at their side.

The two of them had been quarreling all their lives.

But today, Shen Lie seemed somewhat preoccupied, even showing a hint of envy when looking at Li Erniu.

Although they had lived well over the years, accumulating Foundation Establishment Pills had taken a lifetime, emptying the savings of two generations just to make one attempt.

"Sigh, I’m still a bit worried, Qingqing."

Though he had experienced ups and downs in business, Shen Lie had never felt as uneasy as today.

The beauty of yesteryear, Lu Qingqing, now had a head of white hair, but within her features, traces of her youthful beauty remained.

"Come now, at least we’ve done enough."

Lu Qingqing concealed her inner worries, feigning a casual smile to comfort her husband.

At this moment, the array barrier rippled slightly as Lin Chang’an stepped out of the cave.

"Brother Lin."

"Brother Lin." 𝓯𝓻𝒆𝙚𝒘𝓮𝙗𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝒍.𝙘𝓸𝙢

Seeing the already waiting group, Lin Chang’an shook his head and said, "I came out early, fearing you would arrive ahead of time."

Shen Lie and others offered a sheepish smile; this is what it means to be parents.

Seeing this, Li Erniu teased with a smile: "Brother Lin, I told them to be at ease, yet they couldn’t sit still."

"Who are you talking about? When Yifan established his foundation, even you couldn’t sit still."

Wei Buyi retorted angrily. Watching the marks of time on the crowd, Lin Chang’an inwardly sighed.

"All right, later on, let’s not let the younger generation make jokes of us."

Lin Chang’an teased with a smile, while Lu Qingqing mentioned that to avoid influencing the two’s mentality, they both stayed in seclusion in the cave to adjust.

...

At the foot of the Celestial Profound Peak.

Every time one comes, shadows of anxious waiters can always be seen outside the secluded caves.

There are parents, wives and children, clan members, and perhaps a beloved.

The worried looks in their eyes reflect the importance of Foundation Establishment to a cultivator.

Seeing Lin Chang’an and his group coming, many people showed expressions of envy.

Having a Foundation Establishment Cultivator personally escort them, they must be people with a background.

"Uncle Lin."

According to the time, both had emerged early from the cave.

Shen Fan, with thick eyebrows and big eyes, exuded a resolute gaze amidst his honest demeanor, appearing more mature and stable than before.

As for Wei Yingying, the mischievous girl of the past, now almost forty, came forward with a smile, bowing respectfully to Lin Chang’an and others.

Seeing the two of them, Lin Chang’an nodded secretly. Shen Fan had a solid foundation, and Wei Yingying was not lacking either; both had middle-grade spirit roots.

With similar aptitudes, it now depended on their usual foundations and state of mind.

"How are the preparations?"

Faced with Lin Chang’an’s inquiry, Shen Fan respectfully bowed and said, "Uncle Lin, I am already prepared. Even if I fail, I have no regrets."

Upon hearing this, Wei Yingying immediately snorted twice.

"What ominous words are you speaking? We’ve rented Uncle Lin’s retreat cave where he made his Foundation Establishment, so we will definitely succeed."

"Mm."

Watching Wei Yingying and Shen Fan, the crowd felt gratified, knowing they had watched these two grow up.

In the harsh Immortal Cultivation Realm, having a supportive companion was reassuring.

"Alright, then prepare for Foundation Establishment."

Lin Chang’an nodded lightly. Three years ago, he had shared his foundational insights, hoping they would succeed.

He then retrieved a jade bottle containing Foundation Establishment Pills from the storage bag.

"Remember, adjust your state to the best, and your dual cultivation secret technique can be operated together to increase your Foundation Establishment chances."

When handing the Foundation Establishment Pill to them, Lin Chang’an, as their elder, advised them. The latter part was conveyed secretly.