Immortality and Cultivation: I Have Too Many Talents

Chapter 163 Water Spirit Absorption (10,000-word update, please subscribe)

"I obtained the opportunity of a thunder talisman by chance and barely managed to cultivate it. The success rate of the talisman is worrying."

Shen Xuan explained.

"Fellow Daoist Shen, we'll acquire the essence blood of a second-tier water-attribute demon beast for you. How many thunder talismans and poison talismans will you give us in return?" Tang Renhao asked excitedly.

Even with his shrewdness, it felt unreal.

"For each complete second-tier water-attribute demonic beast blood essence I acquire, I will pay you two fellow Daoists an additional ten thunder talismans or thirty poison talismans as a reward for your hard work!"

That's a very high price.

That's equivalent to three thousand spirit stones.

Moreover, second-tier lightning talismans and poison talismans are extremely rare and expensive.

The actual price is even higher.

Shen Xuan was very sincere.

"Ten lightning talismans or thirty poison talismans? No problem, we agree!"

Tang Renhao agreed without much thought.

It's obvious they're getting a good deal.

Only someone like Shen Xuan, who is afraid of trouble and unwilling to spend time and energy, would stay in Yunyuan Immortal City for a long time.

Second-tier water-attribute monster blood essence is rarely found on the market, but that doesn't mean it's impossible to acquire.

With so many demon hunters in Yunyuan Immortal City, how many times a year do they not hunt down dozens of second-tier water-attribute demon beasts?

However, most of them were acquired by the Biyue Sect at high prices.

The rest were mostly used by alchemists to refine pills.

As long as the price is high enough, you can always acquire a few.

As for Shen Xuan, he did indeed spend some lightning talismans and poison talismans.

But it can save a lot of time and energy.

Moreover, he made these lightning and poison talismans himself.

Overall, obtaining the essence blood of a second-tier water-attribute monster is still quite worthwhile.

Even if it's a duplicate, it can still be used to obtain Daoist Rhyme Value.

"Fellow Daoist Shen, you only want second-tier water-attribute demonic beasts? You don't want any other attributes?"

Zhu Jintang asked.

"Not yet."

Shen Xuan wished he could split his time in half, so he had no extra time or energy to study other attributes.

For him, water-attribute monsters are the cheapest and easiest to obtain.

"I wonder if you two fellow Daoists prefer a thunder talisman or a poison talisman?"

"I want some of everything!"

"it is good!"

Shen Xuan took out ten [Evil-Breaking Divine Thunder Talismans] and thirty [Silver Hook Serpent Venom Talismans].

"Consider these talismans as a deposit. As for the spirit stones needed to purchase the essence blood, I'd appreciate it if you two could temporarily advance the payment," Shen Xuan said with a smile.

"Easy to say!"

Tang Renhao smiled broadly as well: "Thank you for taking care of our two old friends, Fellow Daoist Shen!"

The three reached an agreement, and their relationship immediately became much closer.

"Fellow Daoist Shen, be wary of the Zheng family on Mingyang Island. Many of the Zheng family's cultivators have been killed or wounded by your poison talismans. I've heard that the Zheng family patriarch hates you to the core."

Tang Renhao reminded him.

"Thank you for the reminder, Brother Tang. Elder Kang of Immortal City intervened and mediated, so this was a misunderstanding. I'm sure Patriarch Zheng will no longer hold it against us."

"That's good. However, Fellow Daoist Shen, one should always be wary of others!"

The three chatted for a while.

As night approached, Shen Xuan took his leave.

……

Return to the inn.

My old friend Ruan Siting had been waiting for a long time.

Shen Xuan shared his cultivation insights on the [Condensing Water to Transform into Edge Technique] and the [Water Spirit Gathering Yuan Technique] with him.

He was actually giving pointers to Ruan Siting.

Ruan Siting was fully aware of this and was quite grateful.

The two have known each other for eighteen years and have always had a good relationship.

Shen Xuan repeatedly shared his insights on the two water-based cultivation methods under the guise of exchanging ideas.

Ruan Siting benefited greatly from this.

After the exchange.

Shen Xuan inquired about Kang Wuji's character and his relationship with the Zheng family.

Ruan Siting told the truth.

Shen Xuan asked, "If the Zheng family wanted to harm me, would Kang Wuji intervene?"

"Absolutely not!"

Ruan Siting said firmly, "Kang Wuji is greedy, lustful, and cowardly. He would never be an enemy of Brother Shen for the sake of the Zheng family!"

"He's no match for Brother Shen! Besides, he doesn't have the guts!"

“Brother Shen is a true disciple of the Qingyun Sect. If he fails, the Biyue Sect will not protect him; he will surely die!”

"That's good. Without Kang Wuji's assistance, the Zheng family wouldn't dare to act rashly."

Shen Xuan nodded and said.

In his mind, the head of the Zheng family was already a dead man.

The two stayed up all night, sleeping side by side.

...the next morning.

After parting ways with Ruan Siting.

Shen Xuan visited Zhao Chunsheng's house again.

Using his family's secret chamber, they plundered the bloodline talent of the Jade Spirit Clam.

[Plunderable Talents: Water Spirit Absorption, Ocean Spirit Pearl, Rock Solid]

Judging from the names alone, all three are excellent bloodline talents.

"【Azure Ocean Spirit Pearl】is used to nurture a spirit pearl with spiritual power, 【Rock Solid】is used to strengthen the shell's defense, and 【Water Spirit Absorption】is used to efficiently absorb water spirit energy."

Shen Xuan pondered it repeatedly.

Ultimately, I chose [Water Spirit Absorption].

This bloodline talent should increase his efficiency in absorbing water elemental energy.

[Talent: Water Spirit Absorption (12/100)]

【Daoyun: 368】

The Taoist charm is acceptable, increasing by more than two hundred points at a time.

However, nine portions of such essence and blood are needed.

……

Two days later.

The head of the Huang family arrived as agreed.

This time, he didn't bring Huang Wanting along.

The two left the inn and discussed their plan in a secret room in Tianxiang Pavilion.

After some haggling, the two reached an agreement.

The Huang family would regularly send the harvested Jade Spirit Clam essence blood to Tingyu Pavilion in Qingyang Prefecture in exchange for Shen Xuan's Thunder Talisman and Poison Talisman.

In the future, if the Huang family hunts down a second-tier water-attribute monster, they should sell it to Shen Xuan first in exchange for thunder talismans and poison talismans.

To show his sincerity, the Huang family head brought the remaining essence blood of the Jade Spirit Clam.

It was enough for Shen Xuan to plunder three times.

Shen Xuan generously paid ten thunder talismans and thirty poison talismans in advance, preparing enough for six raids.

It is estimated that the Huang family will be able to raise the money in about six months.

"The power of the Thunder Talisman is astonishing; Patriarch Huang, please do not use it casually."

"Fellow Daoist Shen, rest assured! The Huang family will not use thunder talismans to put you in a difficult position unless absolutely necessary!"

Shen Xuan smiled bitterly.

Just a few days ago, it was said that poison talismans could not be sold to the Huang family.

Now they've even exchanged the Thunder Talisman for the Huang family.

I wonder how the Zheng family will feel when they find out!
After the transaction is completed.

The Huang family head asked Shen Xuan if he had any intention of taking on a disciple.

His granddaughter, Huang Wanting, has loved making talismans since she was a child and has a great talent for the art.

If Shen Xuan is interested, he is willing to offer a substantial sum of money as a tuition fee.

Shen Xuan flatly refused!

After seeing off Patriarch Huang, Shen Xuan sighed inwardly.

"The young lady is quite pretty, what a pity!"

……

This return to Cloud Abyss Immortal City went smoothly.

Shen Xuan achieved his goal.

While visiting old friends, he not only reached an agency acquisition agreement with Tang Renhao and Zhu Jintang, but also gained the essence blood of the Jade Spirit Clam.

The only thing that bothered him was the constant underhanded tactics of the Zheng family on Silver Hook Island.

It is said that poison talismans were used again in the conflict between the Huang and Zheng families.

This greatly displeased the Zheng family.

They actually sent people to follow and stalk Shen Xuan again.

More than ten days later.

Shen Xuan swaggered out of Yunyuan Immortal City.

Heading west.

On the surface of the East China Sea, Shen Xuan made no attempt to conceal his presence, walking on the water.

Now, he is a disciple of the Qingyun Sect.

Ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivators would not and dare not provoke him.

Looking back at Yunyuan Immortal City, hundreds of miles away, Shen Xuan was filled with emotion.

I don't know how many years it will be before I come back again.

It's getting dark.

Shen Xuan walked along the seawall at a leisurely pace.

He was certain that the Zheng family of Mingyang Island would follow him.

really.

As the location becomes more and more remote.

[Insight Technique] detected that two cultivators had come from behind, one in front and one behind, to surround them.

Shen Xuan breathed a sigh of relief.

"Now that Fellow Daoist Zheng has arrived, please show yourself!"

(End of this chapter)