Immortality and Cultivation: I Have Too Many Talents

Chapter 174 The Magnolia Fairy (10,000-word update, please subscribe)

The White Lotus Fairy made several trips back and forth.

The Zhou family head had made several tentative offers.

After being rejected, it became clear that Shen Xuan knew his stuff.

Even though he knew that Shen Xuan had snatched it from Sun Zhengyang, the Zhou family head didn't dare to use it to threaten him.

Shen Xuan didn't care at all whether the Sun family knew or not.

Even if we knew, what could we do?

The Sun family is a vassal of the Divine Sword Sect in Tiancheng Prefecture.

He was a true disciple of the Qingyun Sect.

Don't say it's without evidence.

Even if it is proven that Shen Xuan was the one who did it, the Sun family can't do anything about it.

The Sun family wiped out the entire Chen family and seized their spiritual vein.

Are we not allowed to ask our friends for help in getting revenge?
How can this be possible in the world!
The Divine Sword Sect would not stand up for the Sun family and negotiate with the Azure Cloud Sect.

If the Sun family wants revenge, they have no choice but to find their own way.

However, no cultivator dared to openly assassinate a disciple of a major sect.

That's not boldness, that's stupidity.

There are all sorts of cultivators who can reach the Foundation Establishment stage, but none of them are stupid.

Even the most foolish person, after living for over a hundred years, would know to seek advantage and avoid harm.

Finally, the White Lotus Fairy presented a final offer.

Seventy thousand spirit stones.

"can."

Shen Xuan nodded in agreement.

It was stolen goods.

It's quite good that it can sell for this price.

He had no intention of antagonizing the Zhou family, the Beast Tamers.

For the Zhou family, who were masters of beasts.

Although the bid is slightly high, it won't result in a loss.

They took the recipe and partnered with the Qian family of Tianfu City.

With the resources and strength of both companies, the brewery can earn tens of thousands of spirit stones every year after it is built.

After finalizing the deal, Fairy White Lotus obtained seven thousand spirit stones from Shen Xuan.

Overjoyed.

Clearly, she would also ask for a commission from the Zhou family.

Their attitude towards Shen Xuan was incredibly good.

Available whenever needed.

Communicate anytime.

Shen Xuan didn't mince words with that.

……

Time passes slowly.

Two months later, Shen Xuan refined the essence blood of the Shadow Octopus.

[Talent: Perfect Self-Healing (618/3200)]

【Daoyun: 2280】

too difficult.

The entire Shadow Octopus essence blood only increased experience points by 600 at the perfect stage.

Even the number of points for Daoist rhyme is 20% less than the previous one.

"It seems we can't just fleece one sheep at a time!"

Looking at the small golden characters on the mysterious jade talisman, Shen Xuan seemed to be deep in thought.

All of the more than two thousand points of Daoist energy were added to the Water Spirit Absorption.

In addition, I have been studying and practicing diligently during this period.

[Talent: Water Spirit Absorption Mastery (328/400)]

Shen Xuan shook his head.

Continue to practice.

……

The Zhou family and the Qian family reached a cooperation agreement.

In Xiaoyao Tower, a new type of second-tier spirit wine has been added, named Spring Breeze Intoxication.

It has an excellent taste and good quality. Its effects on strengthening the soul and restoring spiritual power are top-notch among its peers.

A pot of Spring Breeze Intoxication, weighing five jin, priced at two hundred spirit stones.

They sold out so quickly that they have to limit the supply.

"Even in the cultivation world, there are many drunkards!"

Upon hearing the news of Chunfengzui's great success, Shen Xuan only sighed slightly.

He wasn't envious of the Zhou family.

This kind of business, which requires a large workforce and a steady, long-term approach, is not suitable for him.

Shen Xuan's wealth accumulation mostly came from seizing the assets of others.

A small portion was obtained from making talismans.

Currently, there is a huge sum of 150,000 spirit stones in the storage bag.

In the short term, there is no need to worry about cultivation resources.

He devoted all his energy to spiritual practice.

Occasionally, I would leave Tingyuxuan and stroll around Qingyangfang Market.

That day, he came to Xiaoyao Tower.

"Master Shen, please come in quickly."

The head of the Zhao family, who hosted the gathering, gave a warm welcome.

Shen Xuan smiled and cupped his hands in greeting: "Brother Zhao, you're too kind."

The Foundation Establishment Gathering at Xiaoyao Tower is hosted in rotation by the Zhao family of Hujian, the Wu family of Chiyan, the Zhou family of Yushou, and the Su family of Feiyun.

It is held monthly, with more than a dozen Foundation Establishment cultivators participating each time. If a Foundation Establishment cultivator from one of the four major cultivation families recommends or vouches for them, even a rogue Foundation Establishment cultivator from Qingyang Prefecture can participate.

Shen Xuan's purpose in attending the Xiaoyao Tower gathering was very simple.

I'll meet the Foundation Establishment cultivators in Qingyang Prefecture and get acquainted with them.

I'm also looking to buy the essence blood of a second-tier water-attribute monster.

In the VIP box.

The other Foundation Establishment cultivators all stood up to greet Shen Xuan upon seeing him.

Shen Xuan's reputation has already spread throughout Qingyang Prefecture.

A genius talisman master, skilled in lightning talismans and poison talismans.

His combat prowess was astonishing; he had mastered various water-based techniques and slew the Crimson Flame Serpent.

There are rumors that Shen Xuan's combat strength in the river is even greater than that of a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator.

"I've met all of you fellow Taoists."

Before the gathering, the Dharma was preached.

"Please, Master Shen, explain the art of talismans!"

"Yes, yes!"

Shen Xuan readily agreed.

"Easy to say."

Talismanic arts are not easy to master.

After acquiring the [Wrath of Thor] talent skill, Shen Xuan's lightning talisman crafting skills improved by leaps and bounds, already reaching the minor mastery level.

His understanding and control of lightning spiritual power are even more refined than those of ordinary lightning magic cultivators.

He casually shared his insights and experiences, leaving the Foundation Establishment cultivators at the gathering in awe and enlightened.

They cannot create thunder talismans.

Learning by analogy can be very helpful in controlling one's own spiritual power and creating other talismans.

Subsequently, some Foundation Establishment cultivators skilled in cultivation techniques also went on stage to give lectures.

Among them, the alchemy skills of the Zhao family head are the most eye-catching.

The Zhao family head is a second-tier alchemist and is already capable of refining Foundation Establishment Pills.

However, the quality and yield still need to be improved.

Nevertheless, the Zhao family head was already the center of attention in Qingyang Prefecture.

Orders for alchemy were pouring in.

When the cultivators from the Wu family of Chiyan took the stage, Shen Xuan was stunned.

It turned out to be a Foundation Establishment female cultivator whose face was veiled!

The explanation still revolves around the principles of formations.

Shen Xuan listened attentively.

He was quite interested in the art of formations.

There are some commonalities between formations and talismans.

However, the Dao of Arrays is much more complex than the Dao of Talismans.

Shen Xuan's research on formations was limited to a dozen or so practical first-order formations in "The Essentials of Rao Family Formations".

It has low lethality.

It can only deal with Qi Refining cultivators and first-order demonic beasts.

Its main functions are to provide warnings and create illusions.

After finishing her sermon, the female cultivator from the Wu family went directly to Shen Xuan.

"Master Shen, my name is Wu Yulan. Are you perhaps free recently to enjoy the moon and discuss the Dao together?"

Shen Xuan sighed softly.

At first, because of the distance, the signs were not obvious.

The closer you are, the more your heart races.

Shen Xuan secretly performed the "Avoid Misfortune and Seek Good Fortune" mantra several times.

The more I squeezed, the more terrified I became.

Magnolia Fairy's Appointment!

The Foundation Establishment cultivator in the private room didn't seem to care.

Chatting, identifying spiritual objects.

But they were all secretly spying on each other with their divine sense.

"I'm sorry. I promised Fairy White Lotus that I wouldn't associate with Fairy Magnolia!"

Shen Xuan directly used the White Lotus Fairy as a shield.

Whether Wu Yulan is a demonic cultivator or not, she certainly didn't have good intentions towards him.

Judging from the feedback of the "Auspiciousness and Misfortune Avoidance Technique", this person's strength is probably even above that of Murong Jun.

If it weren't for his recent surge in strength...

They were so terrified they fled in panic!
"This……"

Fairy Magnolia never expected Shen Xuan to answer her like that.

That reason is far-fetched!
"I am as close as sisters with Fairy White Lotus, and I know her character well. Fairy White Lotus was just joking with Master Shen!"

"No, Fairy White Lotus was very serious!"

Shen Xuan resolutely refused.

“I promised her. I am a disciple of the True Man, and integrity is my foundation. I cannot break my promise.”

The crowd below whispered among themselves.

Is this a drama of two women vying for a man?

Fortunately, neither the Zhou family head nor the Wu family head came.

"Fairy Magnolia, why don't you find someone else to appreciate the moon and discuss philosophy with?"

"Master Shen, I admire your talent in talismanic arts, why keep me at arm's length!"

Shen Xuan remained unmoved and firmly shook his head.

"I have other important matters to attend to, so I will take my leave now."

Shen Xuan walked out of the VIP box without looking back, left Xiaoyao Tower, and went straight back.

Magnolia Fairy watched Shen Xuan's firm steps, then did not try to stop him, lost in thought.

(End of this chapter)