Immortality and Cultivation: I Have Too Many Talents

Chapter 266 Anomalocaris (Please Subscribe)

Anomalocaris is a peculiar water sprite.

It is said that its ancestors were once the rulers of the ocean.

It once rivaled the Jiaolong (a mythical dragon).

However, for some unknown reason, the ancestors of the Giant Eyes went extinct.

Their descendants have become like this.

The demon's body was two or three zhang long, and its eyes were unusually large, like the size of a football.

Its forelimbs are like javelins, strong and powerful, with sharp, pointed tips.

Its mouth was extremely terrifying, resembling a giant bowl filled with sharp, gear-like teeth.

Shen Xuan had never seen it with his own eyes.

The image of the giant anomaly was seen in the "Illustrated Compendium of Monsters of the Wilderness".

It ranks highly, placing it among the top 100 in the atlas.

This also made Shen Xuan have some expectations for it.

A mysterious jade talisman flashed with golden light.

The essence and blood of the giant-eyed prawn on the jade table dissipated its spiritual energy and instantly became foul-smelling.

Shen Xuan stared intently at it.

New, ancient-looking golden characters appeared on the panel in the void.

[Plunderable Talents: Sharp Teeth, Keen Insight, Claws and Nets]

"Huh, this giant anomaly shrimp can actually display the talent of [sharp teeth]."

At this moment, Shen Xuan's [Sharp Teeth] technique had reached its peak.

The giant anomaly can also display this bloodline talent.

This demonstrates the sharpness of its teeth.

The "clawed net" likely refers to the foreleg claws of the giant anomalocaris, which are covered with many sharp spines. During hunting, these claws can form a special "net" to trap prey within them.

After thinking it over, Shen Xuan ultimately decided to plunder [Insightful Observation].

As its name suggests, the giant anomaly has such terrifyingly large eyes, so its eyesight must be excellent, which is its unique talent.

When choosing a bloodline talent to plunder, Shen Xuan prioritized its uniqueness.

Some bloodline talents may be more suitable, but they can be plundered from other water sprites.

Choosing a unique talent is similar to the principle that scarcity increases value.

[Talent: Keen Observation (6/100)]

【Daoyun: 12998】

Not bad, the Daoist aura increased by more than 300 points.

This also means that the Anomalocaris's "keen observation" quality is acceptable.

At least among mid-grade second-tier water spirits, it's considered acceptable.

After Shen Xuan finished refining, he tidied up and left the training room.

At this moment, Tie Wendao, who was in the reception room, had been waiting for a long time.

"Master Shen Fu!"

Upon seeing Shen Xuan enter, Tie Wendao quickly put down his teacup, stood up, and greeted him with a smile.

"Sit down!"

Su Xue'er poured Shen Xuan some fresh spiritual tea, then withdrew.

Shen Xuan took a small sip before asking, "Was the transaction successful?"

"smoothly!"

Tie Wendao took out a Yin Soul Banner and a storage bag, and respectfully handed them over.

Currently, the conflict between the Daoist and Demonic factions in Qingyang Prefecture remains deadlocked.

The entire Qingyang Prefecture was divided in two, with the Daoist sect and the Demonic sect each occupying half.

At the border between the Daoist and Demonic realms, both the Qingyun Sect and the Blood Spirit Sect established blockade lines.

Unauthorized entry and exit are strictly prohibited.

Of course, this ban applies to ordinary cultivators.

As long as there is demand, there will be transactions.

Since the battle at Qingyangfang, Shen Xuan's reputation has soared.

It wasn't just the Blood Spirit Sect's demonic cultivators who feared him.

Zhou Haoyu and others from the Qingyun Sect also harbored jealousy and resentment.

Shen Xuan wisely withdrew from the political arena and went into seclusion on Feiyun Mountain, no longer concerning himself with the war in Qingyang Prefecture.

When dealing with people, think thrice: think of danger, think of change, and think of retreat.

Shen Xuan kept this in mind at all times.

He has retired.

But Tie asked that he hadn't retreated.

Using the guise of being a friend of Master Shen, he thrived in Qingyang Prefecture.

Originally, Tie Wendao only held a certain status within the rogue cultivator circle.

Nowadays, even the top family cultivators in Qingyang Prefecture treat him with kindness and gentleness.

Shen Xuan also occasionally threw out some thunder talismans and poison talismans, asking Tie Wendao to sell them.

Let him build connections.

Tie Wendao lived up to expectations.

During the days when Shen Xuan stayed at home, Tie Wendao diligently gathered information for him, acquired spiritual herbs, and collected the blood essence of water demons.

Now, it has evolved to the point where they are going to the front lines to trade with demonic cultivators on behalf of Shen Xuan.

Shen Xuan's deal was mainly for the sake of cultivating Li Ruyi.

After returning to Feiyun Mountain.

In Tingyuxuan, Shen Xuan specially transplanted a three-thousand-year-old fragrant locust tree and planted it in a place with abundant yin energy to house Li Ruyi.

At this time, although Li Ruyi had condensed her soul foundation, she was only at the mid-stage of cultivation.

His physical body was not solid enough, and his control over the alchemy furnace and true fire was not proficient enough, so he could only refine the simplest ordinary second-tier spirit pills.

Shen Xuan instructed Tie Wendao to find Wu Yulan of the Blood Spirit Sect and trade the elixirs refined by Li Ruyi for Yin Souls and other items.

Both parties get what they need and everyone is happy.

The Qingyun Sect and the Blood Spirit Sect both turned a blind eye to Tie Wendao's smuggling activities.

Both sides knew that Tie Wendao was working for Shen Xuan.

As long as it's not too outrageous, turning a blind eye is the best option.

While trading for Shen Xuan, Tie Wendao would also sneak in some personal gains to earn some spirit stones.

As the spirit stone bag gradually bulged, Tie Wendao was in high spirits and extremely satisfied with his current state.

He even hoped that the Qingyun Sect and the Blood Spirit Sect would continue fighting indefinitely, with neither side gaining the upper hand.

They could fight for decades.

He will then be able to save enough spirit stones to bid on the spirit vein.

Shen Xuan glanced at the Yin Soul Banner.

There are over a hundred first-tier high-grade Yin spirits inside, enough for Li Ruyi to cultivate for a while.

Inside the storage bag were the spirit stones Tie Wendao had sold for him to obtain thunder and poison talismans, the collected spiritual herbs, and a portion of second-tier water demon essence blood.

"Thank you for your hard work, fellow railway workers."

"It's no trouble at all. Serving Master Shen, why should I, Tie, suffer?" "Is there any trouble?"

"It's alright. Zhou Haoyu from the Qingyun Sect seems to have some dissatisfaction with Master Shen."

"Ignore him. He Zhengming won't let him do anything reckless."

Shen Xuan isn't afraid of Lei Yaoyang, so why would he be afraid of Zhou Haoyu!
He thought for a moment and asked, "Still no news about Nangong Guang from the Blood Spirit Sect?"

"I heard he went to recuperate. Serves him right! Master Shen, if you ask me, next time we should just kill him outright to avoid future trouble!"

"It's not that easy! He's the Holy Son of the Blood Spirit Sect!"

Shen Xuan said with a smile.

He thought to himself, if he had the chance, he would kill this scoundrel and not give him a chance to turn the tables.

However, they were reluctant to use the Divine Thunder Talisman.

The two chatted for a while.

Shen Xuan inquired about the status of Foundation Establishment cultivators in Qingyang Prefecture.

Fortunately, he is in good spirits and is quite confident in defeating the Blood Spirit Sect and protecting his homeland.

After all, Qingyang Prefecture is where they have lived since childhood, where they were born and raised, and where they have roots.

Unless absolutely necessary, I am unwilling to leave my hometown.

Those independent cultivators were just like Tie Wendao.

He hoped to take advantage of the chaos in the conflict between the Dao and the Demonic Path to earn spirit stones and accumulate wealth.

After the victory in the war, they obtained a share of the spoils from the Qingyun Sect by bidding for the second-tier spiritual veins in Qingyang Prefecture.

At that time, many small cultivation families were destroyed, and many second-tier unclaimed spiritual veins were created.

The good opportunities naturally don't go to them.

According to custom, the Qingyun Sect would put some low-quality, second-tier items up for auction.

The target group is limited to Foundation Establishment cultivators from Qingyang Prefecture who are on the side of Qingyun Sect.

While earning spirit stones, they also rewarded the Foundation Establishment cultivators of Qingyang Prefecture for their merits.

What made Shen Xuan feel gratified was...

He has a good reputation among the Foundation Establishment cultivators in Qingyang Prefecture.

Tie Wendao promoted Shen Xuan extensively on various occasions.

The thunder talismans and poison talismans sold to Foundation Establishment cultivators in Qingyang Prefecture were all priced reasonably.

The price for independent cultivators is even more favorable than that for clan cultivators.

Shen Xuan spent twenty years in Qingyang Prefecture.

They did not do anything outrageous that would harm the interests of Qingyang Prefecture.

As for the rumors between him and the White Lotus Fairy of the Zhou family who tames beasts.

For Shen Xuan, a disciple of a high-ranking cultivator and a true master, this is nothing.
When the Foundation Establishment cultivators of Qingyang Prefecture talked about this matter, most of them had a gossipy look on their faces, and they were all very envious.

After seeing Tie Wendao off.

Shen Xuan arrived at a corner of Tingyu Pavilion, in front of the three-thousand-year-old fragrant locust tree.

This is also the place with the most intense yin energy in the entire Tingyuxuan.

Li Ruyi, who was practicing meditation, then took up residence here.

"Thank you for your trouble, Fellow Daoist Shen!"

Li Ruyi bowed respectfully as she accepted the Yin Soul Banner from Shen Xuan.

"Between you and me, there is no need to be polite."

Shen Xuan smiled and nodded, then asked, "Fellow Daoist Li, are you settling in alright?"

This is the new home he chose for Li Ruyi.

A three-thousand-year-old fragrant locust tree has a certain effect on nourishing the soul.

It's much more comfortable than that piece of soul-nourishing wood.

"It's alright. However, I would appreciate it if Fellow Daoist Shen could take care of the matter of the Emperor's Dew."

"Fellow Daoist Li, please don't be anxious. I am currently planning this matter."

In the war between Daoists and Demons in Qingyang Prefecture, cultivators and mortals suffered heavy casualties, and all kinds of Yin spirits and Netherworld objects were inexhaustible.

After Li Ruyi was settled in Tingyuxuan with Shen Xuan, she had plenty of spirits and spirit objects, which made her cultivation go smoothly.

At this time, Li Ruyi was still in soul form. Although she could manipulate the alchemy furnace, she could not control it at will and could not master the true fire of the furnace.

It can refine the simplest ordinary second-tier spirit pills.

It's just a matter of the success rate of pill formation.

It is absolutely impossible to refine a top-grade elixir like the Foundation Purification Pill.

No amount of miraculous medicine will be wasted.

Currently, Shen Xuan is collecting various spirits and artifacts to help Li Ruyi cultivate.

Once she reaches the late stage of Foundation Establishment, she will be able to solidify her Netherworld Dao Body, condense her soul and spirit, and transform the illusory into the real.

Only then can we start the furnace to refine the Pure Foundation Pill for him.

According to Li Ruyi's own estimate, assuming a guaranteed supply of resources and everything goes smoothly, it will take about ten years.

Shen Xuan could afford to wait that long.

As for the supply of resources, they were nothing more than ghosts and spirits, which were easy for him to handle.

This is the benefit of having superior strength.

It's convenient for doing anything.

Now, Shen Xuan asked Li Ruyi to refine some ordinary second-tier spirit pills at will.

On the one hand, it's a chance to practice and recall the alchemy experience of my predecessor.

On the other hand, the refined elixir was given to Tie Wendao so that he could take it to the Blood Spirit Sect for trading.

Among the demonic cultivators of the Blood Spirit Sect in Qingyang Prefecture, there is a lack of alchemists, and the price of second-tier spirit pills remains high.

As time went on, the level of trust between Shen Xuan and Li Ruyi gradually increased.

"Fellow Daoist Li, is the Emperor's Dew absolutely necessary?"

Shen Xuan asked.

Li Ruyi sighed softly.

"That's not necessarily true. However, those other spiritual items are all incredibly precious, even rarer than the Emperor's Essence! An eight-hundred-year-old Yin You Flower, a thousand-year-old Black Phoenix Wood, a mature Cloud Soul Fruit..."

Li Ruyi rattled off a long list of spiritual plant names.

Shen Xuan's head was throbbing from listening.

They're all at least Tier 3 or higher, and they're at least 800 years old. Where is he supposed to collect them?
In this light, the theory of "Emperor's Dew" seems more plausible.

Although it's expensive, there's always some stock left.

The only concern is the price.

"Alright, Fellow Daoist Li. I understand!"

"I will be going out soon to obtain the Imperial Elixir for you."

"You'll be safe if you stay in Tingyuxuan and don't go out."

"Within Qingyang Prefecture, no one, whether a Daoist or a demonic cultivator, has dared to cause trouble at Tingyu Pavilion!"

Shen Xuan gave instructions.

The essence of the moon descends once every sixty years.

The Zhou family, who are skilled in beast taming, must have some stock.

He refused to believe that they couldn't get it from the Zhou family's warehouse!
(End of this chapter)