183: The soul travels through time for a year, ten times the critical strike!

The Blood Lake Secret Realm completely vanished from the Qingyang Mountain Range, and later, Cultivators went to investigate.

However, the deep cave no longer emitted a red glow, and there was nothing inside.

The greatest beneficiaries of this trip to the Blood Lake Secret Realm were the City Lord's Mansion and the Lin Family.

The two major forces gained even greater influence in Qingyang.

As for those Loose Cultivators who died, who would remember them?

...

Time flowed slowly, and in the blink of an eye, two months passed.

Lin Yongmao checked in twice, both times receiving double critical strike check-in rewards for a full 30 days.

He obtained the Tier 3 Secret Art [Myriad Phenomena] and a [Thousand-Year Profound Yellow Ginseng].

This [Thousand-Year Profound Yellow Ginseng] had limited use. Lin Yongmao wasn't lacking in Thousand-Year Spirit Medicine, and refining it directly into a Medicinal Pill would be a waste. Regularly taking its roots in fixed quantities, however, could realize its long-term value.

With Lin Yongmao's control over plants, taking a few roots from the Thousand-Year Profound Yellow Ginseng each time would not harm its main body.

The Tier 3 Secret Art [Myriad Phenomena] was indeed a secret art he needed. Although Lin Yongmao had not reached the Golden Core Stage Realm, it was no problem for him to unleash part of this secret art's power.

This was an illusion-type secret art that could achieve miraculous effects when combined with a Formation. Of course, it also depended on the surrounding plants; the more lush the plants, the stronger the power of this secret art.

...

Today was a very special day. Lin Yongmao had prepared a table of dishes early to celebrate.

The rice was top-grade Spirit Rice extracted from Star-Patterned Rice, the dishes were all edible spiritual plants, and coupled with many Spirit Fruits, it was truly abundant.

Lin Yongmao called Little Girl Lin Yongmiao, Eater-Gold Beast Xiao Song, Gold and Silver Dragon Carp, and Moon Toad Rabbit Hei Nu here.

Even Blood River Ancestor, who originally resided in the blood fiend magic core, was summoned by Lin Yongmao.

Little Girl Lin Yongmiao excitedly looked at the table full of delicacies, her saliva already unconsciously flowing. She grabbed a Spirit Fruit and said, "Brother, is there something worth celebrating today?"

Lin Yongmao chuckled and patted the Little Girl's head. He said, "Of course, we're celebrating our Yongmiao's successful Breakthrough to the Foundation Establishment Middle Stage!"

Lin Yongmiao's eyes darted around, and she said confusedly, "But didn't I advance a few days ago? Why are we celebrating today?"

"Cough, cough, cough..."

Lin Yongmao coughed a few times, trying to hide his embarrassment.

In fact, today marked a full year, 365 days, since Lin Yongmao's Soul transmigrated here.

Looking back on this year, he had leaped from a small Cultivator at Qi Refinement Stage Layer 4 to a big shot at the Foundation Establishment Late Stage, and would soon reach Foundation Establishment Great Perfection.

After some more time, he even had a chance to attempt the Golden Core Stage.

All of this was thanks to the God Farmer Sign-in System. Lin Yongmao had relied on the Check-in System, taking one step at a time, to cautiously reach this Realm.

Looking at the entire Qingyang, as long as he didn't go out and cause trouble, he could completely rely on the spiritual plants on Thousand-Pinnacle Cliff to protect the entire Lin Family.

Just as Lin Yongmao was deep in thought, Black Slave unsuitably spoke up, "Who cares about all that! Let's eat and drink well!"

Although Silver Dragon Carp was suspended in a bubble, she was not to be outdone, continuously moving Spirit Fruits into her own bubble.

"Yay, yay, let's eat and drink well!"

Lin Yongmao didn't punish Black Slave this time because he was in a very good mood.

Blood River Ancestor also found it rare; although he couldn't eat these delicacies in his current Soul state, it didn't stop him from feeling content watching them.

Blood River Ancestor had accepted his fate. He had no chance to escape again, nor did he have another opportunity for Possession.

If he could maintain this Divine Soul state without dissipating, he wouldn't be unable to accept it.

Moreover, he had long discovered that Lin Yongmao was unusual. Perhaps if he behaved a little better, he might even have a chance for Lin Yongmao to find him a Physical Body.

Lin Yongmao also joined the ranks of the foodies, sweeping away the dishes he had made.

"Hmm..."

"My cooking skills are still a bit lacking, but it's okay, there's still a chance to improve slowly."

Lin Yongmao thus comforted himself.

The Spirit Beasts all ate very happily, because they couldn't bear to waste these Spirit Fruits and Spirit Foods that were often thousands of years old.

After the feast, Gold and Silver Dragon Carp returned to Twin Carp Pond, while Black Slave took Little Pine and Lin Yongmiao and ran off to who knows where.

Lin Yongmao put Blood River Ancestor back into the blood fiend magic core, and he himself sat by Twin Carp Pond.

Gold and Silver Dragon Carp occasionally surfaced, but did not disturb Lin Yongmao's contemplation.

What Lin Yongmao was thinking about was nothing more than the fact that now that a full year of check-ins had passed, he could finally receive the ten-fold critical strike check-in reward.

He hadn't used the Dao Traces Fishing Rod to fish during this time, precisely to wait for today.

Lin Yongmao took out the Dao Traces Fishing Rod from his Storage Pouch. The Dao Traces Fishing Rod was still the same as before, simple and understated, like a fishing rod commonly used by an old fisherman in the mortal world.

He had experience fishing with the Dao Traces Fishing Rod and knew that he didn't even need bait to fish, so he simply put nothing on the iron hook.

"Splash!"

The iron hook, suspended by the hemp line, drew a beautiful arc in the air and dropped into the water of Twin Carp Pond.

Silver Dragon Carp surfaced, curiously watching Lin Yongmao's actions. She hurriedly called her sister Gold and Silver Dragon Carp: "Sister, the big bad guy wants to fish for us again!"

Gold and Silver Dragon Carp also poked her head out of the Spirit Spring water. She reprimanded her sister: "Sister, didn't I tell you not to call him a big bad guy?"

"Oh, oh, Sister, I forgot!" Silver Dragon Carp scratched her head in embarrassment.

Lin Yongmao knew that Gold and Silver Dragon Carp would not bite the hook again; they didn't want to experience being connected to a fish hook again.

However, now was the best opportunity for a check-in, and Gold and Silver Dragon Carp was also nearby.

As for that fellow, Moon Toad Rabbit Hei Nu, it didn't matter if he wasn't here!

Anyway, his Realm hadn't even broken through to Tier 2 Early Stage, so the Luck value he added was very limited, far from comparable to the Gold and Silver Dragon Carp's blessing.

Lin Yongmao silently chanted in his heart: "System, I want to check in!"

"Ding~"

"Check-in successful! Congratulations on obtaining Tier 7 Formation [Jianmu Sky-Piercing Formation] × 1."

As expected of a 10-fold critical strike check-in, plus the temporarily increased 3000 Luck points, he actually obtained a Tier 7 Formation from the check-in.

Tier 7, this was Tier 7!

A light green translucent orb of light appeared in Lin Yongmao's palm. Inside the orb were a Formation base and a Formation Plate, both with mysterious runes faintly visible.

Just as Lin Yongmao was about to study it carefully, the Dao Traces Fishing Rod in his hand suddenly sank, almost pulling him into Twin Carp Pond.

Did a fish bite?

Lin Yongmao tried to pull the Dao Traces Fishing Rod, but it had no effect at all. The fishing line of the Dao Traces Fishing Rod was like it was hooked to a thousand-pound boulder.

Suddenly, the fishing line pulled with greater force, dragging Lin Yongmao.

Lin Yongmao couldn't bear to give up. He tightly gripped the rod body of the Dao Traces Fishing Rod and was forcibly dragged into Twin Carp Pond.

A white vortex formed in Twin Carp Pond. Lin Yongmao was caught off guard and swallowed by the white vortex, disappearing without a trace...