303: Millennium Fire Ganoderma, Siege Tips (two in one, thanks to the book friend with the last number 3182 for the tip)

The temporary Immortal Cave was set up quite simply, so it didn't take long.

After simply placing the meditation mat and stone bed, Lin Shiming set up a Formation that isolated Divine Sense.

Once everything was done, his body disappeared from the spot, entering the Grotto-heaven World.

In the Grotto-heaven World, the Wood Demon, the Red-haired Demon Monkey, and the Golden Winged Mantis were already waiting there.

The Golden Winged Mantis lay quietly, but the Red-haired Demon Monkey kept howling, reaching for the Storage Pouch in the Wood Demon's hand, looking extremely impatient.

However, the Wood Demon ignored it, continuing to meditate under the Divine Ability tree.

Meanwhile, several tentacles blocked the Red-haired Demon Monkey.

This left the latter with no choice but to continue howling helplessly.

When the Wood Demon saw Lin Shiming approaching, it opened its eyes and respectfully handed the Storage Pouch to Lin Shiming.

"Master!"

With the Soul Restraining Seal, Lin Shiming knew the Wood Demon's thoughts and couldn't help but nod.

The Wood Demon was now truly his Spirit Beast.

During the battle with the Late Stage third-order Fire Cloud Bird, it was he who awakened the Wood Demon, and then released the Wood Demon, the Golden Winged Mantis, and the Red-haired Demon Monkey.

His five-colored silkworm coffin and peach blossom river scenery painting had been given to the Wood Demon for refining on the way, so that the latter could also use them.

As for Golden Wings and the Red-haired Demon Monkey, they were merely two thugs.

Their intelligence naturally couldn't compare to the Wood Demon's.

And the Wood Demon's handling of the situation also made Lin Shiming quite satisfied.

When those Cultivators escaped, the Wood Demon had already used Golden Wings's speed to flee the Immortal Cave, concealing itself with the peach blossom river scenery painting and the five-colored silkworm coffin.

The five-colored silkworm coffin, which even Purple Mansion Cultivators' Divine Sense couldn't detect any abnormalities in, could naturally evade Zhang Haoling's probing.

Only when everyone had entered the Immortal Cave did the Wood Demon completely distance itself.

Lin Shiming's search in the back mountain wasn't entirely a pretense.

Instead, the five-colored silkworm coffin had cut off his connection with the Spirit Beast, so he had to search according to the traces left by the Wood Demon.

As soon as the Storage Pouch was in hand, the Red-haired Demon Monkey also rushed over, a step ahead.

It didn't dare to snatch from Lin Shiming.

However, its red head kept rubbing against Lin Shiming, still howling.

As if there was some precious treasure inside the Storage Pouch.

This greatly piqued Lin Shiming's interest. He opened the Storage Pouch and saw three jade boxes and a small pile of flame crystals, totaling over a dozen pieces.

Each piece was about the size of a bowl, glowing with Spirit Light. They were undoubtedly fourth-order treasures, on par with fourth-order spirit soil, and their value was immeasurable.

These Spiritual Vein products, when used to refine fire-attribute Magic Treasures, could absolutely increase the Magic Treasure's power by 30% out of thin air!

The quantity of these flame crystals was enough to refine five or six Flying Sword Magic Treasures.

How could Lin Shiming not be overjoyed?

Although these flame crystals didn't suit his Cultivation Technique, he also possessed a fire Spiritual Root, so refining them into Magic Treasures would still allow him to use them.

Including the flame crystals, he still had quite a bit of Geng Metal. When the time came, he would find a good Artifact Refiner, and it would be enough to refine an unparalleled Flying Sword Magic Treasure.

Moreover, one flame crystal greatly aids fire-attribute Cultivators in their Cultivation. With these flame crystals, Lin Shitao and Lin Shijie, after refining them, are estimated to both Break through to the Foundation Establishment Middle Stage.

This was also a good way for the Lin Family to quickly improve its strength.

Most importantly, Lin Shitao Cultivating to the Foundation Establishment Middle Stage also meant that her Alchemy skills could advance another level, making it highly possible for her to refine Purple Mansion Jade Liquid using the Detailed Explanation of Array Instruments.

After all, Purple Mansion Jade Liquid doesn't require pill condensation, but for Lin Shitao, this was still very difficult!

But even if it was difficult, the Lin Family had to give it a try.

Given Seventh Grand Uncle's Aptitude, he might need a thousand-year spirit marrow plus purple profound treasure jade to Break through to Purple Mansion, so he could only rely on Purple Mansion Jade Liquid to Break through to Purple Mansion.

Overall, this was excellent news for the Lin Family.

Furthermore, Lin Shijie was also the third strongest in the Lin Family. His Breakthrough would also greatly enhance the Lin Family's stability.

Aside from the flame crystals, there were three jade boxes.

Inside the jade boxes, three fiery red spirit ganoderma lay quietly.

One of them was exceptionally fiery red, overflowing with Spiritual Qi.

Even through the jade box, one could see brilliant rays of light, its peculiar appearance utterly marvelous.

"Thousand-year Fire Spirit Ganoderma!" Lin Shiming hadn't expected there to be such a treasure as fire spirit ganoderma in this Griffon Immortal Cave.

One of them even reached the thousand-year mark. This kind of Spirit Medicine was the main ingredient for fourth-order Spirit Pills.

Moreover, thousand-year ganoderma plays a significant role in many fourth-order Spirit Pill Pill Formulas.

The Lin Family's Legacy of fourth-order Spirit Pills included a demand for thousand-year fire spirit ganoderma.

The remaining two were of slightly lesser age, but still eight or nine hundred years old. If planted in the Grotto-heaven World, it wasn't impossible for them to reach a thousand-year efficacy.

Lin Shiming couldn't help but sigh, the Wood Demon's transplanting skills were far superior to his own.

Not only were these three fire spirit ganoderma undamaged in their Spiritual Roots, but their vitality was also boundless.

Placed within the Grotto-heaven World, they could continue to grow indefinitely.

Combined with the characteristics of his true Qi, it wouldn't be just one thousand-year fire spirit ganoderma then, but a full three!

Lin Shiming looked at the Wood Demon again, growing more and more satisfied. With the Wood Demon, his attention to these spiritual plants could be greatly relaxed.

Of course, he still needed to occasionally input his true Qi into the spiritual plants, which both refined his own true Qi and catalyzed the spiritual plants.

The Red-haired Demon Monkey in front of him was still looking on eagerly, seemingly because Lin Shiming had ignored it and instead praised the Wood Demon, it howled even louder, its red head rubbing until its fur became even more disheveled.

Lin Shiming lowered his head and saw the Red-haired Demon Monkey's large, intelligent eyes darting around, as if it had suffered a great injustice!

"Alright, I know you also contributed, I won't shortchange you!" Lin Shiming quickly said.

However, he couldn't possibly give the fire spirit ganoderma or flame crystals to the Red-haired Demon Monkey to eat now.

The Red-haired Demon Monkey had just Broken through to the Late Stage third-order. If it stabilized its Cultivation afterward, it could still be used to Break through to the Peak third-order.

Consuming it now would indeed be a bit of a waste.

Lin Shiming took out a third-order Spirit Peach, then a large amount of Beast Nurturing Pills, and finally gave it a few gourds of monkey wine. Only then did the Red-haired Demon Monkey, holding the Spirit Peach and Beast Nurturing Pills, depart, looking extremely satisfied.

[To be honest, I've been using Wild Fruit Reading to read and follow updates recently, with source switching and multiple reading voices. Both Android and Apple are available.]

From time to time, it would also look at the Golden Winged Mantis, showing off everything in its hands.

Next, Lin Shiming followed suit, giving the Golden Winged Mantis some Beast Nurturing Pills and spirit beast meat.

The Golden Winged Mantis also chirped affectionately, docile and elegant, like a gentleman mantis.

Lin Shiming suddenly thought of something and finally retrieved the peach blossom river scenery painting from the Wood Demon.

With Golden Wings's unparalleled attack power, pairing it with the peach blossom river scenery painting seemed more suitable. Of course, the Golden Winged Mantis's intelligence was indeed a bit lacking, and it might not be able to master Formation-type treasures as proficiently as the Wood Demon.

However, it was worth a try now; more practice would suffice.

The Golden Winged Mantis's assistance in combat was much greater than the Wood Demon's.

After preparing some High-Grade Spirit Stones for the Flood Dragon that was currently undergoing a Breakthrough, Lin Shiming exited the Grotto-heaven World.

After all, Free Spirit Yunling was still present, so he couldn't stay in the Grotto-heaven World for too long.

This operation could be considered to have achieved its objective beyond expectations.

Of course, the Zhang Family was the biggest winner. The value of a pure fourth-order fire-attribute Spiritual Vein was immeasurable.

If transplanted well, the Zhang Family's fire-attribute Cultivators would advance by leaps and bounds in the future, and there would be a continuous supply of flame crystals.

However, Lin Shiming was neither a Spirit Seeker, nor could he truly fall out with the Zhang Family at this time.

An enraged Zhang Haoling and an enraged Free Spirit Yunling, the difference was vast.

He was already very satisfied to have obtained the flame crystals and the thousand-year fire spirit ganoderma.

With nothing to do for the day, Lin Shiming simply took out the Kui Wood Sword Scripture and began to study it.

Unable to reach the Peak Foundation Establishment in a short period, he also needed to start considering a specialized Cultivation Technique.

The Kui Wood Sword Scripture, compared to the Purple Wood Heart Sutra, offered a huge increase in power for him.

Moreover, the Sword Qi it designed greatly piqued his interest.

Time passed quietly while he studied the Cultivation Technique.

Several days passed, but there was still no news of the Zhang Family returning.

Lin Zelu and Lin Zekong in the stone chamber also seemed a bit anxious.

Lin Houyuan walked in from the side and shook his head towards Lin Shiming.

"Shiming, it's still not decided!"

Lin Shiming wasn't particularly surprised by this. If Free Spirit Yunling hadn't been severely injured after killing a Purple Mansion Great Demon, that would naturally be impossible.

The higher the Cultivation, the more severe the injury, and recovery would not be a matter of a moment.

"Shiming, many families have already sent their younger generations out for training!" Lin Houyuan spoke again.

"And some Cultivators have even discovered illusory heart grass!"

illusory heart grass is one of the main ingredients for the Foundation Establishment Pill, its preciousness goes without saying!

As Lin Houyuan said this, Lin Zelu and Lin Zekong both held their breath, their eyes filled with anticipation.

"Thirtieth Uncle, I understand what you mean!" Lin Shiming nodded in response.

He was also aware of this. Although there were many Yao Beasts near Red Lion Ridge, there were no Purple Mansion Great Demons.

Third-order Yao Beasts had also been almost completely cleared out before this.

Instead, there were quite a few second-order Yao Beasts, which for the various families was an excellent opportunity to train their young Cultivators and to scour the mountain range once more.

And more resources could Cultivate more Family Cultivators.

Most importantly, in everyone's opinion, with Free Spirit Yunling present, no accidents would occur!

Lin Shiming had also thought so. He knew that he still had System prompts, and he could still see treasure alerts and receive danger warnings.

But he knew even more clearly that Red Lion Ridge was already close to the inner regions of the Qingyun Mountain Range, where danger and opportunity coexisted, and it was also easier to encounter other Purple Mansion Great Demons!

He had long passed the hot-blooded age of twenty, and he would never become arrogant and overbearing just because of System prompts.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have lived to this day.

Carefulness and prudence, these were qualities that Cultivators must engrave into their bones.

"Alright, this is indeed an opportunity. Ze Kong, Ze Lu, next you two will begin operations in the wilderness. After the operation, I will grade you. This will be equivalent to the second training after the grand competition!"

"The evaluation standard will be based on the value and size of the Spirit Materials and Spirit Treasures!"

"But pay attention, this wilderness training is only for the nearby hundred li!" Lin Shiming warned repeatedly, after much thought, he chose a compromise.

Within a hundred li radius, safety naturally greatly increased, but similarly, the treasures the Family might obtain would also decrease.

However, for Lin Shiming, the main purpose was to guide Lin Zelu and Lin Zekong, teaching them how to efficiently lure Yao Beasts, hunt Yao Beasts, and eliminate traces in the wilderness.

These were all important lessons, as neither of them had ventured out of Fangmu Mountain many times, let alone participated in a Demon Hunting Hall.

"Yes, Seventh Uncle!"

Lin Zelu and Lin Zekong nodded, looking a bit disappointed.

Both of them were at the Late Stage of Qi Condensation and were young and impetuous.

"If you two perform well this time, you can get a quota to exchange for a Spirit Beast, and I will let you join Lin Zecheng and their team!"

"Additionally, this time, your Second Elder Brother and I will also guide you!" Lin Shiming spoke again.

At this, both of them became somewhat excited.

Not only could they get a chance for a Spirit Pet, but they could also get a chance for Lin Shiming's guidance.

One must know that in the Lin Family, Lin Shiming's guidance could be considered an honor.

As for Spirit Pets, they had also chatted with Lin Zecheng and knew that Lin Zecheng had a Sea Cloud Bird Spirit Pet, and Lin Shilei even had a Thunder Turtle Spirit Pet, making them envious beyond measure!

Not to mention, they could even join Lin Zecheng's mysterious Demon Hunting team!

This was even more precious to Lin Zekong and the others.

The two cupped their hands, secretly vowing to give their all without regret, then each chose a direction and departed.

"Second Brother, you're responsible for Ze Lu. I'm worried about Ze Kong, so I'll follow him personally!" Lin Shiming said.

Lin Shiyi was an old member of the Family's Demon Hunting team. If he hadn't Broken through to Foundation Establishment, he might even be the head of the Demon Hunting Hall by now.

His demon hunting experience was extremely rich, so Lin Shiming was naturally very at ease.

"Seventh, don't worry, I'll protect Ze Lu well!" Lin Shiyi also nodded, giving Lin Shiming a simple smile.

Then he, too, disappeared under the red maple tree.

Lin Shiming then looked at Lin Houyuan:

"Thirtieth Uncle, the Zhang Family can't possibly let all of us leave, so you'll wait for news here!"

Lin Houyuan also nodded, showing no resistance.

He himself was not skilled in combat.

And Lin Shiming also left the Immortal Cave, disappearing under the fiery red maple trees.

On this day, many figures departed.

Lin Shiming followed behind Lin Zekong, the Jade Slip in his hand recording everything about Lin Zelu.

From stealth techniques to action skills, everything was meticulously recorded.

Lin Zekong's combat skills were now clearly not bad; his Wood Vine Technique was exceptionally refined, and his combination of the Wood Puppet and Blood Crocodile also showed considerable achievement. He successively hunted three or four Late Stage second-order Yao Beasts, successfully obtaining three or four Spirit Medicines.

However, facing the fast Late Stage second-order Gale Wolf, Lin Zekong lost control.

The intertwined vines of his Wood Vine Technique were easily torn apart by the Gale Wolf's wind blades.

And the speed of the Wood Puppet and Blood Crocodile was far inferior to the Gale Wolf's. Lin Zekong finally released the highly poisonous Serpent Vine Flower. Facing this familiar scene, Lin Shiming shook his head.

Sure enough, the Gale Wolf escaped. This was like facing an extremely fast Cultivator and choosing to use a talisman treasure; the only possible outcome was for the Cultivator to leave.

Lin Zekong didn't give up and chased into a valley.

This valley was already close to the limits he had set, causing him to frown.

And the next moment, the System prompt suddenly sounded.

"Please pay attention to more advanced stealth, otherwise you will face a siege by Purple Mansion Great Demons and Purple Mansion Cultivators!"

Lin Shiming was greatly shocked, and suddenly felt a bit annoyed and confused. This was Red Lion Ridge, how could he face a siege by Purple Mansion Cultivators and Purple Mansion Great Demons?