Immortality and Cultivation: I Have Too Many Talents

Chapter 275 Gazing at the Moon in the Water (Seeking Subscriptions)

A look of shame appeared on Qin Yuehan's face.

"Senior brother, I don't know the exact number."

"Once, I heard Senior Sister Gu mention that it seems they have a deficit of two or three hundred thousand spirit stones every year."

Hearing Qin Yuehan's words, Shen Xuan breathed a slight sigh of relief.

"Only two or three hundred thousand spirit stones, it's alright."

"What's good?"

Lu Zhengying said, "Senior Brother Shen, Fairy Qin made it very clear. It's a deficit of two to three hundred thousand spirit stones every year."

"Over time, it's accumulated to at least several million spirit stones!"

"The alchemy workshops, weapon-making shops, talisman shops, and other establishments of the Qingyun Sect are all unwilling to extend credit to Xiaogufeng!"

Shen Xuan asked curiously, "How could this be?"

The lineage of Xiaogufeng previously consisted only of Master Gufeng and four direct disciples.

He and two other close associates had only recently joined.

Lü Zhengying looked at Qin Yuehan.

He had reservations and dared not speak recklessly.

The real person possesses profound magical powers.

If you find out he's gossiping behind your back.

It's hard to say how he'll be punished.

"Senior brother, there's no need to ask further. You'll find out in time."

"Junior sister is right. I was too impatient."

Shen Xuan thought about it.

Three years is enough time for him to figure out Xiao Gufeng's family background.

For now, he still needs to focus his energy on spiritual practice.

Even if Xiaogufeng goes bankrupt.

The Master will handle it.

It's not his place to worry.

Shen Xuan asked about his fellow disciples and senior sisters.

Qin Yuehan explained it to him in detail.

Senior Sister Yun Chixin, in the late stage of Foundation Establishment, has been traveling and training for over ten years and has not returned.

Second Senior Sister Wen Luoying, in the mid-Foundation Establishment stage, is preparing to break through to the late stage and is currently in seclusion.

Fourth Junior Sister Gu Jinqin and Fifth Junior Sister Qin Yuehan are both in the mid-Foundation Establishment stage.

Sixth Junior Sister Wu Xueting and Seventh Junior Sister Wu Yuting are twins who have just successfully established their foundations.

Qin Yuehan specifically reminded him.

All three senior sisters are easy to get along with.

However, my two junior sisters, Wu Xueting and Wu Yuting, must be very careful.

"Sixth and Seventh Junior Sisters are of average talent. However, they come from prestigious families, and Master had no choice but to accept them as his disciples."

"Senior brother, don't provoke them."

As for what to be careful about.

Qin Yuehan did not say it explicitly.

Shen Xuan was too lazy to think about it.

The saying "beautiful women bring disaster" has been true since ancient times.

Just keep your distance and stay away from the two of them.

……

The following days.

Shen Xuan asked Lü Zhengying to rent an empty cave dwelling.

The lease term is three months.

He went to Qingyun Immortal City and brought Su Xue'er over.

This will allow her to adapt to life in the sect.

In his spare time from cultivation, Shen Xuan would check on the progress of the cave dwelling construction every day.

He instructed Lao He to renovate and expand the newly opened cave according to Lao He's wishes.

In addition, continue to plunder the bloodline talents of the Giant Eye Anomalocaris.

Two months later.

In the practice room.

Shen Xuan stared at the small golden characters on the mysterious jade talisman.

[Talent: Keen Observation (Beginner Level) (3/100)]

【Daoyun: 16218】

The water spirit root remains unchanged.

A second-tier, mid-grade water demon bloodline cannot improve one's celestial spiritual root aptitude.

Shen Xuan left the cave and arrived at a high ridge.

Use your keen observation skills to gaze into the distance.

Vision has been significantly improved, with the field of vision expanding to more than ten kilometers.

Although it is still far inferior to the Golden Clawed Eagle.

But in the water, it has unexpected effects.

In the Fairy Lake, the ability to see clearly even three hundred feet away is remarkable.

An ordinary second-tier water demon's visual range is only within a hundred feet.

"Therefore, this talent for eyesight is more suitable for fighting in water."

Although its scope is far less than that of [Insight].

The information that can be collected is more specific, making it easier to make targeted responses.

Shen Xuan originally practiced the [Illusion-Breaking Spirit Eye Technique].

Its main function is to see through illusions and understand the true nature of things.

"Clear-sightedness" refers to improving eyesight and expanding one's field of vision.

Shen Xuan used the "Insightful Observation" skill several times in a row.

[Talent: Keen Observation (Beginner Level) (5/100)]

It consumes little spiritual energy and increases experience points quickly.

Shen Xuan did not intend to use Daoist Rhyme Value.

Perform it a few times a day, just like doing eye exercises, and gradually improve.

……

A few days later, news came from Lao He that the cave dwelling was ready for inspection.

The appointed day arrived.

It's just dawn.

Shen Xuan and Su Xue'er then set off.

He used the [Cloud Riding] technique, moving slowly and steadily on the clouds.

Behind her was Su Xue'er riding a silver pegasus, her radiant smile barely concealed.

At the entrance of the new cave dwelling, Lao He, accompanied by two assistants, waited early.

Previously, Shen Xuan checked the construction progress of his new cave dwelling every day.

I already knew what was going on.

At this point, the inspection is just a formality.

Accompanied by Lao He.

Shen Xuan first tested the nine formations.

He took the main control flag from Lao He.

With hand seals and incantations, the six illusion arrays surrounding the cave and the three killing arrays inside all functioned smoothly.

If an ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivator were trapped in this situation, they would undoubtedly die without anyone rescuing them.

Shen Xuan went into the ten-acre spirit pool to investigate.

Old He dug an underground river channel, about three feet in diameter, leading to Fairy Lake.

In addition, Shen Xuan inspected the training room, talisman-making room, spirit herb garden, earth fire, yin wood forest, spirit grass, and so on.

It basically met his requirements.

Actually, the least worrisome thing about establishing a cave dwelling on Xiaogufeng is safety.

With Master Gufeng protecting them, no one dares to cause trouble here.

If even Master Gufeng cannot protect them, then the entire Qingyun Sect is on the verge of destruction.

Shen Xuan expanded his cave dwelling and spent a huge sum of money to build a spirit pool leading to Fairy Lake, simply because of his habit of "safety first".

With this spiritual pool, it is convenient for him to cultivate the [Divine Treasure Ocean Technique] and various water, ice, and lightning spells.

The Shadow Octopus Corpse Beast, nourished by abundant spiritual water, can unleash its maximum combat power.

After he breaks through to the mid-stage of Foundation Establishment.

They will inevitably hunt down an even more powerful water demon to refine a new golden-bodied corpse beast.

Shen Xuan had two potential targets: the Deepwater Hook Serpent and the Thunder Beast.

They are all of the second-tier superior grade, and their strength is formidable.

"Well done. Thank you for your hard work, Senior Brother He."

Shen Xuan readily paid the remaining balance.

Old He carefully accepted the spirit stones, expressed his gratitude profusely, and then took his leave.

He solemnly promised that he would be responsible for repairing Shen Xuan's cave dwelling free of charge, no matter what problems it might have.

After Lao He left.

Shen Xuan handed another control array flag to Su Xue'er.

Teach her how to use it.

Just like Qingyang Prefecture.

In the future, when Shen Xuan goes out or goes into seclusion to cultivate,

The cave dwelling was then managed by Su Xue'er.

Su Xueer couldn't stop smiling, radiating happiness.

Compared to the former Tingyuxuan Pavilion on Feiyun Mountain.

The new cave dwelling is like a fairyland.

The spiritual energy was so dense that it condensed into a cloud-like mist.

Moreover, the space is extremely large, covering an area of ​​thirty acres.

It is four or five times the size of Tingyuxuan.

The entire cave dwelling was inhabited only by her and her husband.

As for Li Ruyi, who was practicing meditation, Su Xue'er automatically ignored her.

Her husband told her.

The two are merely business partners.

It's just meditation; it doesn't even have a physical form.

Su Xue'er didn't take it to heart.

Besides, she had already prepared herself for this.

Be clearly aware of your own identity.

She will not interfere in her husband's private life.

Her husband has been very good to her.

She must not be ignorant of the bigger picture and become a burden to her husband.

Shen Xuan transplanted more than twenty spiritual plants, including the Thunder Sound Bamboo, into the Spirit Herb Garden.

Then, Li Ruyi was placed in the Yinmu Forest.

The silver-horned celestial horse was released to graze on the spiritual grass beside the spiritual pool.

The Azure Sea Clam was thrown into the Spirit Sea.

When he finished all that and returned to the inner quarters of his cave dwelling...

Su Xueer had already arranged all the daily necessities.

"Husband!"

A happy smile graced her face.

How long are we going to stay here?

"long time."

"How long is a long time?"

Shen Xuan smiled and patted Su Xue'er's head.

"Xue'er, you're going to live here for the rest of your life."

"Alright, Xue'er will live here for the rest of her life!"

The two smiled at each other.

At this time, the sky was getting dark.

A bright moon, as clear and bright as a jade plate.

In the herb garden, the newly transplanted spiritual plants exude a faint fragrance.

"Flowers in full bloom, moon shining brightly. How wonderful!"

Su Xue'er gazed at the bright moon in the sky and said dreamily.

This night.

Su Xue'er nestled in Shen Xuan's arms, unable to sleep all night.

The two watched the moon rise and set, and the sun rise together.

……

Shen Xuan quickly adapted to his new life with his own dojo.

Cultivation, cultivation, and more cultivation!

Shen Xuan paused his talisman-making.

Even my sleep time has decreased.

He was completely absorbed in spiritual practice.

Su Xue'er's main job was to ride her silver-horned celestial horse to the sect's market to buy fresh second-tier demon beast meat and various spiritual vegetables, and cook them into delicious dishes for her husband to enjoy.

Lü Zhengying came to the door.

Shen Xuan introduced Li Ruyi and Lü Zhengying to each other.

The procurement of medicinal herbs and the sale of Julingdan were entrusted to Lü Zhengying.

Li Ruyi was in charge of using the earth fire to refine the Spirit Gathering Pill.

The cost of ingredients for one dose of Gathering Spirit Pill is approximately thirty spirit stones.

One batch of medicinal herbs can produce three ordinary pills, which is enough to break even.

Alchemy is the most profitable of all the arts of cultivation, but also the most difficult to advance in.

To become an excellent alchemist, one needs not only talent and comprehension, but also inheritance and a lot of practical experience in alchemy.

At this moment, Shen Xuan had no energy to cultivate alchemy.

They specially trained Li Ruyi, a cultivator specializing in meditation.

Once she regains her original alchemy skills and her strength reaches the late stage of Soul Foundation, she will be able to refine a Foundation Purification Pill for him.

Li Ruyi estimates that it will take about ten years.

He instructed Shen Xuan to collect the medicinal materials for the Pure Foundation Pill first.

The more the better.

Shen Xuan gave his cave dwelling a name.

Shuiyue Residence.

It is inspired by the imagery of gazing at the moon reflected in water.

Remind yourself not to slack off.

Otherwise, achieving immortality and attaining enlightenment is merely like looking at the moon's reflection in water—unattainable.

……

Flowers bloom and fall.

In the blink of an eye, half a year passed.

Shen Xuan lived in seclusion at Shuiyue Residence, cultivating in a low-key manner.

Apart from Lü Zhengying visiting once a month, he rarely interacted with outsiders.

In the past six months, Shen Xuan has only gone out a handful of times.

Even Qin Yuehan rarely sees him.

Soon, Shen Xuan disappeared from public view as if he were invisible.

On this day, Shen Xuan had just come out of the training room when he saw Su Xue'er at the door.

"Husband, Sixth Junior Sister has arrived."

Su Xue'er's voice carried a hint of unease.

"Take her to the reception room, make her some tea, and tell her to wait a moment."

"Yes, my husband."

Shen Xuan went back to his bedroom first and changed his clothes.

When he arrived at the reception room and saw Wu Xueting, he was slightly surprised.

Wu Xueting is absolutely stunning.

Her eyebrows and eyes were like a painting, her lips were like rouge, her cheeks were rosy, her figure was like a swaying willow, and her temperament was graceful and charming.

Those who cultivate immortality are generally more handsome or beautiful than ordinary mortals.

But people like Wu Xueting, who are naturally beautiful and have delicate, fair skin, are extremely rare.

In particular, she is a Foundation Establishment cultivator!
"Junior Sister Wu Xueting greets Senior Brother Shen!"

Wu Xueting rose gracefully, gave a slight curtsy, her elegant figure swaying with captivating charm, inspiring feelings of tenderness and affection in all who beheld her.

Shen Xuan returned the greeting and invited her to sit down.

After taking a sip of spiritual tea, Wu Xueting's eyes sparkled as she softly asked, "Senior brother, I heard that you can refine Spirit Gathering Pills?"

(End of this chapter)