Clan Immortal Cultivation: I Can See Hints

"Daoist Cheng, a general Intermediate Grade Fourth Rank Spirit Puppet simply can't be exchanged for Ziji Tan," Lin Shiming glanced at Cheng Mu and still shook his head. The boost that a single piece of Ziji Tan provided to the Divine Soul was already substantial; Lin Shiming remembered absorbing just over a tenth of it and feeling the immense benefits. He really didn't see much value in a general Spirit Puppet at the Purple Mansion Middle Stage. "Daoist Lin may not know the reputation of Qian Ji Island, but our Qian Ji True Person is renowned throughout the Coral Island for his puppets!" Cheng Mu was not irritated, instead, he gestured and summoned a Spirit Puppet, which stood to one side. Lin Shiming looked towards the Spirit Puppet only to see a middle-aged man, around forty years old, also reaching out his hand, calling out to Daoist Lin. His appearance was no different from that of an ordinary person, and even the fluctuations of his Spiritual Energy were at the Purple Mansion Middle Stage. However, upon scanning with his Divine Sense, Lin Shiming still detected something peculiar. "Show Daoist Lin a demonstration!" continued Cheng Mu as he casually handed the Spirit Puppet a wooden zither. The zither was also extraordinary in its Spirit Light; it was a Magical Treasure. As he spoke, he also produced an Isolation Formation, enveloping their surroundings. The Puppet then took the zither and began to play! "Zheng!" An attack that struck directly at the Divine Soul rippled out as waves, surging toward him like a tide. Lin Shiming was somewhat stunned; not only was the Spirit Puppet capable of using Magical Treasures, but it could also play the zither and launch Divine Soul attacks on its own. "Daoist Lin, our Spirit Puppets from Qian Ji Island are crafted using Great Demon Divine Souls, mixed with millennium ironwood and Spirit-Molding Clay. They can attack autonomously, use Magical Treasures, and to a family, they are almost no different from having another Cultivator at the Purple Mansion Stage. And after refining, they absolutely obey orders!" Cheng Mu put away the Puppet, not allowing Lin Shiming to take another look, and started an enthusiastic explanation. Lin Shiming also noticed that Cheng Mu's Divine Soul was exceptionally strong. Although he had just entered the Purple Mansion Late Stage, his strength was no less than someone at the Peak of Purple Mansion. "What about the flaws?" Lin Shiming interrupted Cheng Mu. If such a good thing had no flaws, then Ziji Tan couldn't compare. "Daoist Lin has insightful eyes, I admire that. Cheng will not hide the truth, the only flaw is the extreme consumption of Superior Grade Spirit Stones, and it continuously requires Superior Grade Spirit Stones to maintain the Spirit Puppet's vitality!" "One Superior Grade Spirit Stone can sustain it for about a month; in combat, perhaps a single bout of fighting might require three to four Superior Grade Spirit Stones!" Cheng Mu continued. "Daoist Cheng, that's hardly fair; this is clearly a gold-guzzling stone!" Lin Shiming shook his head and made as if to turn away. "Daoist Lin, we can certainly discuss the price further," Cheng Mu hastily pulled Lin Shiming back. Ziji Tan was precious on Xu Ri Island, but it was truly exorbitantly scarce and sought after on Qian Ji Island. The most important aspect of cultivating Spirit Puppets was the Divine Sense—without a strong Divine Sense, one couldn't refine them at all, which was an even greater requirement than Artifact Refining. Ziji Tan from Xu Ri Island wouldn't ordinarily flow openly into Qian Ji Island. After all, the Twelve Inner Islands were in competition. "However, add a heritage for refining Spirit Puppets," Lin Shiming stopped moving, continuing to speak. "It's a deal at Foundation Establishment level!" Cheng Mu also heaved a sigh of relief upon hearing this: "Daoist Lin, you had me holding my breath there; you almost scared me. The value of a Purple Mansion Spirit Puppet heritage goes without saying, but I can indeed provide you with a Foundation Establishment Spirit Puppet heritage!" Lin Shiming finally turned around; this time, for a total of six Ziji Tan pieces, exchanging for a Spirit Puppet at the Purple Mansion Middle Stage was naturally something he was willing to do. However, if he agreed too easily, the other party would clearly realize that the Lin Family had a Superior Grade Spirit Stone Mine. Even though it was only a small-scale mine, it was naturally no problem to maintain one Puppet. As for Puppet heritage, Lin Shiming naturally wanted one at the Purple Mansion level from the start. After all, heritage is something replicable, and upon seeing Cheng Mu's embarrassed expression, he switched to requesting one at the Foundation Establishment level. Considering the actions of these True Persons and the offensive by the Demon King, it was likely that the Coral Sea Domain was about to erupt in a major beast tide again. The Lin Family, being in the Outer Sea, would certainly be the first to bear the brunt. The majority of the Lin Family's Cultivators wouldn't be able to hide either. Having an additional Spirit Puppet tactic, in his view, was also extremely good. In any case, the Lin Family nowadays was not lacking in resources. Lin Shiming took out a Jade Box, and Cheng Mu handed over the Spirit Puppet to Lin Shiming, along with giving him a control Token. "Daoist Lin, this is the Spirit Puppet's Control Token, simply refine it with a drop of your blood!" Cheng Mu was overjoyed and took the Jade Box before departing. Lin Shiming continued to wait in a corner of the Spirit Boat. After a long while passed, the Spirit Boat once again started to immerse itself in a fog, and the Cultivators aboard were unable to see the scenery outside. Lin Shiming became alert, realizing they were about to return to the inland sea of the Coral Sea Domain. Meanwhile, those True Persons were still negotiating inside. Just when Lin Shiming thought they would safely reach Xu Ri Island without any trouble, a young Buddha Monk with Spirit Patterns on his forehead approached. This Buddha Monk was unusually young, with fair skin and bright eyes, more delicate than most female Cultivators by a good measure. Lin Shiming's expression became slightly grim. "Benefactor Lin, I am Monk Ling Ye. May I have a word with you?" "Feel free to ask, Daoist Ling Ye. However, my injuries have not yet healed completely!" Lin Shiming was not keen on discussing too much with this Monk Ling Ye. Myriad Buddhas Island and the Blood Cultivation Sect were matters beyond his ability to interfere in. He had eradicated all the Cultivators involved, and even their remnants of Divine Souls were still inside the Soul-Suppressing Pagoda. If the conversation went into details, he might be discovered. "I would like to inquire whether you have seen my senior brother Yuangu." "I have seen him, but I, Daoist Lin, am no match for the Cultivators of Myriad Buddhas Island and could only escape using a Boundary-breaking Talisman!" Lin Shiming answered bluntly. Seeing Lin Shiming's expression change, Monk Ling Ye shook his head and decisively retreated to the side.