Immortality and Cultivation: I Have Too Many Talents

Chapter 158 An Evenly Matched Battle (10,000-word update, please subscribe)

In the blink of an eye, half a year has passed since Shen Xuan returned to Tingyuxuan.

During this period, two second-tier corpse beasts were repaired, the spiritual water in the purification bottle was replenished, and the Yin-devouring demonic insects were hatched.

By plundering the bloodline talent of the Shadow Octopus, the [Self-Healing] skill was upgraded to perfection.

In addition, more than forty high-quality lightning and poison talismans have been re-accumulated.

That's considered to have maxed out its combat power.

The arrangements have been made with Lü Zhengying.

The location was set at Juxianlou in Longmenfang Market.

Shen Xuan met with members of the Gu family in Haicheng to discuss cooperation matters in person.

"I'm going back to my sect. I'll be back in ten days."

After instructing Su Xue'er to guard Tingyu Pavilion, Shen Xuan rode away on his sword.

Two days later, Shen Xuan arrived at Wolongfang City.

"Please wait a moment, Senior Shen."

When a Foundation Establishment cultivator from a sect came to visit, the staff of Juxianlou hurriedly went to report the news.

"Brother Shen, please come in quickly!"

"Elder Lü has been waiting in the private room for quite some time."

Wang Fugui, round and plump, rolled over like a bucket.

He courteously led Shen Xuan into the private room.

Shen Xuan successfully established his foundation and became a disciple of the True Person.

As a result, he became much more important in Lü Zhengying's eyes.

Their attitude is much better than before.

Wang Fugui understood.

Lü Zhengying began to value the friendship between classmates.

Qin Yuehan and Shen Xuan are classmates.

Wang Fugui's status in Longmenfang Market rose sharply.

Zhao Sujin's husband, Yu Jiancheng, was filled with regret upon hearing that Shen Xuan had joined the Qingyun Sect after achieving Foundation Establishment.

He repeatedly asked Wang Fugui to speak on his behalf to Shen Xuan.

Wang Fugui isn't stupid.

They just laughed it off.

They were neither willing nor dared to plead for him.

This friendship among classmates is both precious and fragile.

As a mere mid-stage Qi Refining cultivator, he must certainly keep to his duty.

This is his biggest resource: his network of contacts.

Inside the VIP box.

Lü Zhengying personally greeted them at the door.

"Senior Brother Shen, it's settled. The Gu family will arrive in half an hour."

"Who is coming?"

"He didn't say. However, his status won't be low. Senior Brother Shen is a disciple of a True Person!"

Shen Xuan nodded.

Although Lü Zhengying was not good at spiritual cultivation, he was still quite capable in handling affairs.

The two chatted for a while.

Shen Xuan specifically asked about Lei Yaoyang's situation.

"I heard that Lei Yaoyang is in seclusion, trying to break through to the mid-Foundation Establishment stage."

Lü Zhengying was somewhat worried.

He knew some of the inside information.

"Don't worry. Junior Sister Qin has condensed the Azure Wood Spirit Body and is about to break through to the mid-Foundation Establishment stage."

"In my opinion, Junior Sister Qin has a profound foundation in Dao, and she is just around the corner from reaching the mid-Foundation Establishment stage."

"That's good!"

Upon hearing this, Lü Zhengying felt relieved.

He has no hope left in this life.

For a low-grade Dao Foundation cultivator, breaking through to the mid-Foundation Establishment stage is the upper limit.

The late stage of Foundation Establishment is a hurdle that stops most Foundation Establishment cultivators.

Lu Zhengying planned to rely on Qin Yuehan and Shen Xuan to accumulate wealth, purchase a second-tier spiritual land, and establish the Lu family as a cultivation clan.

That would be enough to bring honor to one's ancestors.

He has lived a worthwhile life.

However, when Lü Zhengying saw Shen Xuan, she still felt a strong sense of envy.

At the age of 85, he began his foundation-building work!

After becoming a disciple of the master, one becomes a direct disciple after thirty years!

"At least I can advance to the late Foundation Establishment stage!"

Lu Zhengying secretly speculated in her heart.

Otherwise, Master Gufeng would not have accepted Shen Xuan as his disciple.

During their casual conversation, Shen Xuan mentioned Ling Zhenfeng.

"Ling Zhenfeng isn't dead? He actually succeeded in Foundation Establishment too!"

Lu Zhengying looked shocked.

Ling Zhenfeng has a genuine inferior spiritual root!

It's impossible for him to have some hidden bloodline talent like Shen Xuan!
"Establishing a foundation with Yin energy will be very difficult in the future."

Shen Xuan briefly described how the three of them met.

“It’s not easy!”

Lü Zhengying sighed.

Just then, the intercom outside the private room sounded. Lü Zhengying quickly went to open the door.

"Patriarch Gu, why have you come in person!"

Shen Xuan was also slightly taken aback.

He hadn't expected the Gu family to value him so much.

The head of the Gu family came to meet with them in person.

"I have long heard of Master Shen's great name!"

"It's such a rare opportunity to meet, how could we miss it!"

"The head of the Gu family said with a smile."

Beside him, a burly Foundation Establishment cultivator curiously sized up Shen Xuan.

The four people took their seats as host and guest.

After exchanging pleasantries, the head of the Gu family got straight to the point.

"Master Shen, I won't lie to you. We only have that one portion of the Shadow Octopus's essence blood!"

"The essence blood of second-tier demon beasts is rare and can be used to refine corresponding spiritual pills. Our Gu family is also in short supply."

"If we hadn't heard that it was Master Shen who bought it, we wouldn't have sold that Shadow Octopus essence blood!"

Hearing this, Shen Xuan nodded.

He understood what the head of the Gu family meant.

Lu Zhengying bought the essence blood of demonic beasts on his behalf, but the news leaked out.

The Gu family's sale of the Shadow Octopus's essence blood was, in essence, a way of doing him a favor.

"Of course! Thank you very much, Fellow Daoist Gu!"

"I wonder if Fellow Daoist Gu has something to discuss with me, Shen?"

Shen Xuan glanced at the Gu family head without showing any emotion.

Mid-Foundation Establishment stage, Water-based cultivator.

The clansman beside him was a Foundation Establishment cultivator, a Golden Law cultivator in the early stages.

"It's a small matter I'd like to ask Master Shen for help with!"

The Gu family head smiled broadly: "We want to purchase some thunder talismans and poison talismans from Master Shen."

"Don't worry. We don't haggle. Whatever price Master Shen says, that's the price."

Shen Xuan nodded.

"【Breaking Evil Divine Thunder Talisman】300 spirit stones each, 【Silver Hook Serpent Venom Talisman】100 spirit stones each, how many do you want?"

"What about premium lightning talismans and premium poison talismans?"

Shen Xuan's expression hardened.

Premium talismans, doubling their power.

He doesn't even have enough for himself, so why would he sell it so easily!

"I apologize, but my skills are insufficient to produce high-quality thunder talismans and high-quality poison talismans."

"That's what I said!"

The Gu family head's smile vanished, a sharp glint flashing in his eyes.

Shen Xuan remained calm and composed.

The head of the Gu family stared at him for a while.

Suddenly, he spoke up, "Master Shen, don't be so quick to refuse. I am very sincere."

At his signal, a member of the tribe took out a storage bag and placed it on the table.

Shen Xuan scanned the area with his divine sense, his expression shifting slightly.

Inside was the familiar blood essence of the Silver Hook Sea Serpent.

"What does Master Shen think of the essence and blood of a complete Silver Hook Sea Serpent?"

Shen Xuan thought for a moment.

"Five high-quality lightning talismans and five high-quality poison talismans. That's all I can get in exchange!"

This price is equivalent to four thousand spirit stones.

But there's no market for it despite its price.

"Can't we have more? Our Gu family can add spirit stones!"

Shen Xuan shook his head.

"High-quality talismans are rare. I myself don't have many, so I need to keep them for self-defense."

"Then let's add ten more lightning talismans and ten more poison talismans, and we'll pay with spirit stones!"

After the transaction was completed, both the Gu family head and Shen Xuan breathed a sigh of relief.

Neither of them wanted to offend the other too much.

Lu Zhengying called for someone to bring out the spirit wine and dishes, and the four of them ate and chatted.

Shen Xuan specifically inquired about information regarding the Shadow Octopus.

The head of the Gu family told him that their success in hunting a Shadow Octopus was purely by luck.

For some unknown reason, the shadowy octopus rose from the deep sea to the surface, where they were discovered by chance and severely damaged by the psionic cannons on their warship.

That's how lucky I was to catch it.

That shadowy octopus is a mid-grade second-tier water demon.

Even the most powerful warships of the Gu family couldn't do anything to it in deep waters.

Shen Xuan deeply agreed with this.

Both being mid-grade second-tier water demons, the Shadow Octopus is far stronger than the Spirit Flame Serpent.

Honestly, in the deep sea, Shen Xuan might not be its match.

We can only wait until our strength improves in the future before we can think of a solution.

Shen Xuan asked unwillingly, "Does the Gu family really not have any second-tier water-attribute demonic beast essence blood?"

Upon hearing this, the Gu family head's expression froze.

He countered Shen Xuan's question: "Master Shen, can't you really sell some more high-quality lightning talismans and poison talismans?"

(End of this chapter)