Immortality and Cultivation: I Have Too Many Talents

Chapter 114 The Uninvited Guest

Chapter 114 The Uninvited Guest (10,000-word update, please subscribe)
Lü Zhengying sighed softly.

Ultimately, it all comes down to a lack of connections and background.

After successfully establishing his foundation, Lü Zhengying put in a great deal of effort.

I still can't find a good way to make money.

Within the sect, numerous factions exist, and various relationships are intricately intertwined.

He was just a minor nobleman in the secular world, no different from any other commoner in the Qingyun Sect!
Without any family background, he was just a nobody in the Qingyun Sect!

Comparatively speaking, Qin Yuehan's status and position are much higher than his.

Within the sect, female cultivators at the Foundation Establishment stage already hold a higher status.

Qin Yuehan was not only born into royalty, but also had established a mid-grade Dao foundation.

Most importantly, she has a master who has reached the Core Formation stage.

Lu Zhengying took out his sect identity jade pendant and sent a message to Qin Yuehan.

Then, while waiting, he chatted with Shen Xuan.

At this moment, Lü Zhengying was approachable and down-to-earth in front of Shen Xuan.

Shen Xuan inquired about the procedures and rules for joining the Qingyun Sect.

Lü Zhengying answered enthusiastically.

They even offered him advice and strategies.

Half an hour later.

Qin Yuehan, dressed in a white fairy dress, arrived in a hurry.

Upon hearing that Shen Xuan had asked her and Lü Zhengying to help him refine pills, she was equally surprised.

"You found a special demon core?"

"We were lucky enough to hunt a mature red-striped carp."

Shen Xuan took out the demon core of the Crimson-Striped Carp right in front of him.

"Excellent, its attributes are pure and its aura is exquisite, perfect for alchemy."

After reading it, Qin Yuehan's expression was complicated.

She did indeed promise that once Shen Xuan had collected the necessary materials for Foundation Establishment, she would act as his guarantor and ask a sect alchemist to refine a Foundation Establishment Pill for him.

At that time, her original intention was to encourage Shen Xuan to strive for excellence and not be content with mediocrity.

However, Qin Yuehan was only offering advice and did not have any expectations.

The best age to begin foundation building is before the age of sixty.

After the age of eighty, few can successfully establish a foundation.

If she remembered correctly, Shen Xuan was two years older than her.

I'm 85 years old this year!
"And these main materials and auxiliary materials..."

Shen Xuan handed over the Purple Spirit Flower and the other medicinal herbs to Qin Yuehan for her opinion.

"The medicinal materials are complete, of sufficient age, and of excellent medicinal properties!"

"These medicinal herbs can be used to refine at least one Foundation Establishment Pill."

Qin Yuehan looked at Shen Xuan with a complicated expression.

One can vaguely see a trace of the spirited and dashing youth of yesteryear in it.

"Shen Xuan, it seems you've been preparing for quite some time. In that case, Fellow Daoist Lü and I will go and invite a sect alchemist for you!"

……

Three days later, Qin Yuehan and Lü Zhengying brought Shen Xuan into the Qingyun Sect and introduced him to the sect's alchemist, Master Ge.

Master Ge is a second-tier alchemist ranked among the top five in the Qingyun Sect.

He has been refining Foundation Building Pills for many years and has a wealth of experience and an excellent reputation.

Master Ge Dan confirmed the alchemy materials that Shen Xuan had sent over.

"Out of respect for Master Yang, I will only charge a friendly price for the alchemy fee."

"If the alchemy fails, I will compensate you with 20,000 spirit stones."

"No reward is required for successfully refining a Foundation Establishment Pill."

"Having successfully refined two Foundation Establishment Pills, Fellow Daoist Shen, you may take one first, and the other will be your reward."

"After successfully refining three Foundation Establishment Pills, Fellow Daoist Shen will take two, I will take one, and we will also add ten thousand spirit stones."

As for anything else, Master Ge Dan did not say anything more.

Presumably, his limit is to refine three Foundation Establishment Pills from one set of materials.

Shen Xuan agreed on the spot.

Master Ge Dan was highly skilled in alchemy.

With him taking action, Shen Xuan felt at ease.

Although the pay is high, it is worth it.

Qin Yuehan spoke at the appropriate time.

Please ask Master Ge Dan for help in arranging the alchemy time in advance.

The two parties agreed to meet a month later.

Normally, it would take at least six months.

Master Ge gave Qin Yuehan plenty of face.

They arranged for Shen Xuan to cut in line ahead of time.

……

Shen Xuan returned to Wolongfang City.

After meeting Ding Yuyao.

They had been staying at an inn directly operated by the Qingyun Sect.

Quietly refine your practice.

A month later.

Lü Zhengying arrived as promised.

He led Shen Xuan into the Qingyun Sect and arrived at Master Ge's cave.

Qin Yuehan was already waiting there. In the alchemy room, Shen Xuan met Alchemist Ge again.

"Master Ge Dan".

Shen Xuan bowed and greeted him.

"Fellow Daoist Shen, you need to recount your materials before refining the pills."

Master Ge Dan spoke up.

Shen Xuan took out the foundation-building materials he had prepared.

After the inventory was completed.

Master Ge Dan instructed the three to observe from a distance and not to approach or disturb them.

He collected the materials and entered the alchemy room to start the furnace.

……

Shen Xuan, Qin Yuehan, and Lü Zhengying waited while enjoying tea in the living room outside.

"Don't worry, Master Shen. I've inquired about it. Master Ge recently refined a batch of Foundation Establishment Pills, producing two pills of excellent quality, almost top-grade."

One batch can produce two Foundation Establishment Pills, and the quality is close to that of a fine pill, which is quite good.

Shen Xuan didn't dare to hope for it.

All it takes is a single, qualified Foundation Building Pill to achieve the desired result.

"The materials brought by Master Shen this time are of excellent quality. If Master Ge Dan performs well, he may be able to make three pills."

Qin Yuehan said with a smile.

For some reason, seeing Shen Xuan reach the peak of Qi Refining and begin planning his Foundation Establishment filled her with inexplicable joy.

They seemed happy for Shen Xuan.

After all, this was someone she once looked up to.

We've been classmates for many years again.

If one can successfully establish a foundation, one will have a trustworthy companion on the long and lonely path of cultivation.

"Then I still need to prepare 10,000 spirit stones to pay Master Ge, right?"

"Haha! Then thank you both for your kind words, Fairy Qin and Elder Lü!"

Shen Xuan used the "Auspiciousness-Attracting and Misfortune-Avoiding Technique" several times in a row, and received good feedback each time.

This also made him feel more relaxed.

……

This wait lasted for nine days.

The aroma of medicine began to waft from the alchemy room, and just smelling it made one feel relaxed and refreshed.

At this moment, the alchemy was nearing completion.

Master Ge was very focused on refining the elixir this time, and felt quite good about himself, unable to hide the smile on his face.

At that moment, a servant rushed in from outside the living room to report.

Master Ge's disciple came over with an apologetic expression to speak.

"Fairy Qin, Elder Lü, we have distinguished guests visiting. Please help us receive them!"

Lu Zhengying frowned slightly: "Master Ge is refining pills. Can't we ask him to come another day?"

When alchemists refine elixirs, they must concentrate fully and maintain control of the elixir furnace.

At times like this, I won't see anyone.

Otherwise, this batch of elixirs could easily be ruined.

Ge Danshi's disciple shook his head.

"He is Lei Yaoyang, a direct disciple of Master Han."

"It's him?"

Lu Zhengying looked at Qin Yuehan thoughtfully.

This person is too powerful; he can't afford to offend him.

Think about it too.

They didn't hide it even though they knew that Master Ge was refining elixirs.

His status and position in the Qingyun Sect can be imagined.

"It's alright, let him in."

After hearing Qin Yuehan's words, Ge Danshi's disciple went out.

Before long, they brought in a Foundation Establishment cultivator.

Wearing a dark blue brocade robe with a belt, he exuded nobility. His face was sharply defined and angular, making it clear that he was not someone to be trifled with.

"Fairy Qin, you're here too!"

Lei Yaoyang sat down casually and picked up the teapot to pour tea.

In his eyes, there was only Qin Yuehan.

He seemed to have completely missed Lü Zhengying and Shen Xuan.

"Lei Yaoyang, what are you doing here?"

"I need Master Ge's help with something."

"Master Ge is refining elixirs."

"I happen to have nothing to do. Master Ge is almost finished refining it, I'll wait for him."

Shen Xuan stood silently to the side.

Using the [Insight Technique], I sensed the lightning aura emanating from Lei Yaoyang.

"Then let's wait patiently and not disturb Master Ge's alchemy."

"Don't worry, I know the rules."