410: Missing, birthday (two in one)

As Lin Shiming looked at Loose Cultivator Guanghao, Loose Cultivator Guanghao also looked back with an unfriendly gaze.

The Divine Sense of a Purple Mansion Cultivator was extremely sharp; even without Lin Shiming actively using his, he was still sensed.

Lin Shiming, however, turned his head away. The scenery on Tianliu Island was excellent, and he didn't want to spoil it.

Loose Cultivator Guanghao's visit to Tianliu Island was most likely to pursue Loose Cultivator Yu Lin.

Thinking of this, he naturally felt some disdain. The situation on Rising Sun Island was not good, and for Loose Cultivator Guanghao, a Purple Mansion Late Stage Cultivator and one of the Sub-island Revered Masters under Rising Sun Island, to come to Tianliu Island was perplexing.

However, his expression was clearly very excited, and he didn't seem to be competing for the Zifu Demon Slayer Leaderboard, which made Lin Shiming somewhat puzzled.

The Seven Scenery Pavilion had a leaderboard on its first floor, but Lin Shiming hadn't seen Loose Cultivator Guanghao's name on it.

While Lin Shiming was lost in thought, the maid quickly brought the Spirit Cuisine and spirit tea he had ordered. The Seven Star Tea was a High Grade Grade three spirit tea, one level higher than the Lin family's cuilan tea.

As soon as it was served, the tea's aroma filled the air, refreshing the mind.

Moreover, two maids came up; one took out a pipa, and the other began to sway. Lin Shiming was momentarily stunned and then looked at the Seven Scenery Pavilion's decor. Chessboards were carved on the walls, and there were also chess rooms in the private rooms on the second floor.

The design of this Seven Scenery Pavilion was truly unique.

The Seven Sceneries also complemented the Four Elegances.

To retain the immortal roots, they truly had a full range of methods.

Lin Shiming took a shallow sip of the spirit tea, only to see Loose Cultivator Guanghao walk over.

"Fellow Daoist Lin, you truly have refined tastes. The beast tide is approaching, yet you still have the interest to come to the Seven Scenery Pavilion to enjoy the scenery and leisure?"

"Isn't Fellow Daoist Guang Hao the same?" Lin Shiming hadn't expected the other party to follow him.

He merely shook his head at the taunt.

He had long passed the age of acting impulsively in his early twenties.

Moreover, in the cultivation world, he had truly never seen anyone as foolish as Loose Cultivator Guanghao.

Even if it was for the Core Formation Pill, how could he possibly win Loose Cultivator Yu Lin's favor by being so servile?

"Naturally, it's not the same. This time, I've come on behalf of Rising Sun Island to visit Senior!" Loose Cultivator Guanghao snorted coldly.

Lin Shiming was immediately taken aback.

At this moment, he even suspected that Real Person Hongye had sent two people.

However, he had also investigated Loose Cultivator Guanghao before; the other party had no other background and no close ties with Tianliu Island.

His only notable achievement was reaching the Purple Mansion Late Stage before the age of one hundred and fifty.

"I won't disturb Fellow Daoist Lin's refined tastes. I shall take my leave first!" Seeing Lin Shiming's puzzled expression and receiving no reply, Loose Cultivator Guanghao surprisingly left directly again.

It was as if he had already confirmed something.

Lin Shiming was also utterly confused by this series of actions.

Not long after Loose Cultivator Guanghao left, two figures in black robes and black veils entered.

The black-robed figures were completely covered, making their faces invisible.

The next moment, they both sat opposite Lin Shiming.

Then they called for the waiter and ordered a pot of Grade four Seven Scenery Tea.

Seemingly noticing Lin Shiming's confusion, one of the black-robed figures slowly spoke:

"The Grade four Seven Scenery Tea is made from the spirit leaf of the Seven Scenery Tea King Tree. It has a gentle and elegant taste, more suited for Fellow Daoist Lin!" Despite the warm words, Lin Shiming felt a chill.

The identity of the person before him was thus self-evident.

Lin Shiming didn't stop them. Although Grade four spirit tea was precious to them, they could afford it.

"Fellow Daoist Lin, why don't we change rooms and try a game of chess at the Seven Scenery Pavilion?" the black-robed figure suggested again.

Lin Shiming also nodded, and the three entered a private room on the third floor. Inside the room, there was a square table made of golden nanmu, on which sat a golden birdcage. Beside the birdcage, a chessboard was placed.

Upon entering the room, the two black-robed figures removed their veils, revealing two exquisitely beautiful faces.

One was vibrant and captivating, the other as cold as ice.

"Brother Lin, please don't mind. There are many people outside!" Fu Ling Xianzi was the first to speak.

She then invited Lin Shiming and Loose Cultivator Yu Lin to sit down together.

"Brother Lin, it's been too long since our last farewell in the Ziyang Secret Realm. Why have you only come to Tianliu Island now?" Fu Ling Xianzi, who had been silent outside, now held the teapot in the private room and actively poured tea for Lin Shiming.

The aroma of the Grade four spirit tea was far more potent than that of the Grade three.

Moreover, within the ethereal spirit mist, some illusions appeared: immortal traces on Yellow Stone, chanting from Fish Mountain... a total of seven exquisite scenes rotated, with an enduring Concept. Lin Shiming couldn't help but feel a bit self-deprecating.

To think he had just had such thoughts; now it seemed he had fallen into convention.

"To be honest, I was tied up with the beast tide, otherwise I would have visited you two much sooner, and I should have come to thank Tian Liu True Person for her kindness even earlier!" Lin Shiming spoke with a hint of self-reproach.

At the same time, he also stated the purpose of his visit.

Lin Shiming then took out two jade boxes and handed them to Immortal Yulin and Fu Ling Xianzi (Fuling Immortal).

"Two Fairies, this is a small token of my appreciation, and also to thank you for saving my life that day!" Lin Shiming continued.

"Fellow Daoist Lin, it was merely a small effort that day. You saved Fuling, and we haven't even thanked you yet, so how can we accept this gift?" Loose Cultivator Yu Lin pushed the gift back.

Fu Ling Xianzi next to her was somewhat startled, seemingly wanting to accept Lin Shiming's water spirit pearl jade box.

But seeing Loose Cultivator Yu Lin's action, she also nodded and pushed the jade box back again.

"Fellow Daoist Lin, you've come to see my Revered Master, haven't you? Revered Master is currently in Tianliu Palace (Tian Willow Palace), and we can introduce you!" Loose Cultivator Yu Lin spoke again.

Loose Cultivator Yu Lin's gaze was extremely sharp, and her mind was much more perceptive than Fuling's. In an instant, she guessed Lin Shiming's intention.

"Then I thank the two Fairies. This gift shall serve as your introduction fee!" Lin Shiming had no intention of beating around the bush.

He had indeed come to Tianliu Island for negotiations.

Only then would he seek Medicinal Pills and methods for Wood Demon cultivation.

"Even mortals visiting friends bring gifts; I hope the two Fairies won't find it beneath them!" Seeing Loose Cultivator Yu Lin and Fu Ling Xianzi still showing signs of refusal, Lin Shiming added.

At this, the two exchanged glances and then accepted.

"Brother Lin, there's no need to keep calling us Fairy. If you think highly of us, just call us by our names. We are both surnamed Zhao, Yulin and Fuling!" Fuling said.

With Fuling's opening, the conversation among the three became much more lively.

They talked about interesting tidbits from Tianliu Island and then shifted to the situation on Rising Sun Island.

Lin Shiming also tentatively described Real Person Hongye's achievement of consecutively slaying two Demon Kings.

Zhao Fuling even declared that for the next battle, they could call upon the Purple Mansion army of Tianliu Island.

Lin Shiming couldn't help but smile.

An hour later, Lin Shiming followed Zhao Yulin and Zhao Fuling to Tianliu Palace (Tian Willow Palace).

Tianliu Palace (Tian Willow Palace) was extremely easy to find, located right next to the root System of the Heaven Willow Demon King's main body, at the very center of the island.

Inside and outside the palace, spirit plants were cultivated, lush and full of vitality.

Compared to Red Leaf Palace and Xuri Palace, Tianliu Palace (Tian Willow Palace) felt more approachable.

Lin Shiming looked towards the back of the palace, but it was all shrouded in mist, and he couldn't see the main body of the Heavenly Willow Tree.

Zhao Yulin began to transmit her voice, while Zhao Fuling was incredibly confident, even declaring that Lin Shiming should stay a few more days, as Tianliu Island would hold an Auction in half a month.

Although it wouldn't be as grand as the Auction held by the Coral Alliance, it would certainly not be small, being organized by Tianliu Island, and this Auction would only allow Purple Mansion Cultivators to participate.

Lin Shiming also nodded; if that were the case, he would naturally be willing to participate.

He hadn't lacked Spirit Stones on Tianxiang Island these past years.

Inside his Storage Pouch, he had three thousand High-Grade Spirit Stones, and with the Medium Grade Spirit Stones, it added up to nearly ten thousand High-Grade Spirit Stones.

This was even more substantial than the wealth of an average Golden Core True Person.

Of course, the majority of this was Spirit Stones Lin Shiming had taken from Real Person Xuri's Storage Pouch.

"Fellow Daoist Lin..." However, at this moment, Loose Cultivator Yu Lin's expression suddenly turned extremely poor.

And Lin Shiming's heart also sank.

"Revered Master suddenly went into seclusion!" Zhao Yulin's eyes darted around, unsure how to explain.

No matter what, Lin Shiming had saved Zhao Fuling and had stood firm with them on the island.

Lin Shiming's heart was also in turmoil at this moment. The System had prompted him to just bring the purple zenith sandalwood spirit wood, but now Tian Liu True Person wouldn't even meet him. This wasn't true seclusion.

It was more likely she was avoiding cooperation with Rising Sun Island.

This point was even more frightening.

He was more willing to believe that Tian Liu True Person had already repaid her kindness.

And disdained meeting him, a Purple Mansion Cultivator.

Rather than secretly worrying about something.

Previously, he had been somewhat curious as to why Tian Liu True Person could cooperate with Real Person Xuri in the Ziyang Secret Realm, but was unwilling to cooperate during the beast tide.

Now it seemed, the situation might be even worse than he imagined.

From this perspective, his failure in negotiations, not obtaining Grade five spirit soil and Grade five spirit water, was a trivial matter.

Zhao Fuling was not giving up and transmitted her voice again, but the transmission talisman flickered a few times, with the same result each time.

【Attend Real Person Kuangfeng's birthday banquet, you will meet Tian Liu True Person, present the purple zenith sandalwood spirit wood, and achieve cooperation!】

Lin Shiming was momentarily stunned at this moment; the System prompt had appeared again.

Only this time it had changed to Real Person Kuangfeng's birthday banquet.

"Brother Lin, perhaps Revered Master truly went into seclusion!" Zhao Fuling's voice became somewhat low.

Cultivators might have an Epiphany or go into seclusion; this was perfectly normal.

Zhao Fuling could only think in this direction.

Otherwise, she couldn't think of a reason why Tian Liu True Person wouldn't meet Lin Shiming.

"It's alright, thank you both. I wonder if your esteemed father has gone into seclusion; I'll go pay my respects as well!" Lin Shiming shook his head, then asked Zhao Yulin.

If he could succeed in negotiations, Lin Shiming still wanted to succeed, and perhaps he could also figure out why Tian Liu True Person was unwilling to meet him.

Lin Shiming asked tentatively, without mentioning the words 'birthday banquet'.

After all, there was no rumor outside about Real Person Kuangfeng's birthday. If he knew, it would seem a bit deliberate.

And a visit could be once, or it could be twice.

By pushing for Real Person Kuangfeng's birthday, he would naturally be able to see Tian Liu True Person then.

At that time, Tian Liu True Person would have no reason to avoid him.

At this moment, Zhao Fuling also looked at Zhao Yulin.

"Alright, let's make it three days from now!" Zhao Yulin also said.

After confirming the date and meeting place, the three prepared to part ways. Zhao Yulin and Zhao Fuling needed to inform Real Person Kuangfeng.

Lin Shiming then left and began to browse the market on Tianliu Island.

With a large-scale beast tide approaching, it was naturally best to improve one's cultivation as much as possible.

Currently, he lacked no Magic Treasures, even possessing quite a few High Grade Magic Treasures; what he lacked was cultivation.

Once his cultivation was sufficient, his strength would reach another level. At that time, as long as he didn't encounter a Purple Mansion Peak Cultivator capable of breaking through barriers, he wouldn't be afraid.

The largest pill pavilion on Tianliu Island was called Liu Dan Pavilion. The building was incredibly grand, with five floors, which made Lin Shiming's heart tremble.

Could it be that this Liu Dan Pavilion even sold Grade five Medicinal Pills?

In the cultivation world, the more prosperous a place, the more emphasis was placed on such architecture.

It was basically impossible for a fourth floor to sell Qi Condensation and Foundation Establishment Medicinal Pills.

So Lin Shiming didn't doubt that this was a gimmick.

He was merely astonished by the strength of Tianliu Island.

Led by a female attendant from the pill pavilion, Lin Shiming quickly ascended to the fourth floor and eventually spent five hundred thousand Medium Grade Spirit Stones to purchase five bottles of Jade Clarity Pill.

The Jade Clarity Pill was a Spirit Pill for Mid Purple Mansion Realm Cultivators to increase their true essence.

Its efficacy was much greater than that of the Red Lotus Pill; even Purple Mansion Late Stage Cultivators often bought and consumed Jade Clarity Pills to increase their cultivation.

It wasn't that Lin Shiming could only afford five bottles, but during the beast tide, the number of Cultivators buying Spirit Pills had increased by an immeasurable amount. Even if Lin Shiming wanted to buy more, he could only pre-order now.

The waiting time for pre-orders was more than a month.

However, for him, one bottle of Spirit Pill contained five pills, so five bottles had twenty-five pills, enough for him to Cultivate for a while.

This also aligned with his identity as a Mid Purple Mansion Realm Cultivator; if he bought too many, he worried about being targeted.

Although he wasn't afraid, he also didn't want to cause more trouble.

Leaving Liu Dan Pavilion, Lin Shiming visited other pill pavilions, continuing to purchase a bottle of Jade Clarity Pill and also buying many Pill Formulas.

Especially Pill Formulas that the Lin family didn't possess.

However, to his disappointment, the market on Tianliu Island also didn't sell secret methods for Wood Demon combat.

He could only look forward to the Auction that Zhao Fuling had mentioned.

Three days passed in a flash, and soon it was the agreed-upon time. Zhao Fuling and Zhao Yulin had already been waiting for a long time.

"Brother Zhao, get on the spirit boat. My father has prepared a humble feast!" Zhao Yulin said.

Then she took out a spirit boat and flew towards the edge of Tianliu Island.

Tian Liu True Person was in the center, while Real Person Kuangfeng's Kuangfeng Palace was on a Sub-island next to Tianliu Island.

Lin Shiming wasn't surprised; Tianliu Island ultimately belonged to Tian Liu True Person.

And Real Person Kuangfeng would probably feel uncomfortable if he were directly under the main body of the Heaven Willow Demon King.

Occupying a Sub-island alone seemed more peaceful.

As a Late Golden Core Stage Cultivator, he didn't need too much external pretense.

He was inherently majestic.

The spirit boat's journey wasn't long, and it soon landed at the foot of a mountain filled with stone statues.

A few simple tiled courtyards, a simple table.

A pot of spirit wine, a few dishes of Spirit Cuisine.

Beside the table, an old Daoist with white eyebrows looked benevolent.

What made Lin Shiming pause was that Loose Cultivator Guanghao was also there, next to him.

Lin Shiming suddenly understood why the other party had come upstairs to find him that day.

He probably already knew about Real Person Kuangfeng's birthday and was trying to trick him into revealing information.

"Senior Kuangfeng!" Thoughts were thoughts.

Lin Shiming still repeatedly waved his hands in greeting.

Then he took out a jade box.

Inside the jade box was a fushou fruit.

This made Loose Cultivator Guanghao next to him secretly resentful.

Lin Shiming clearly knew about Real Person Kuangfeng's birthday and was just pretending that day.

Just then, a voice suddenly came from outside the house.

"Kuangfeng, do you mind if I join?"