Immortality and Cultivation: I Have Too Many Talents

Chapter 42 Getting Rich Overnight (Please Read On)
late at night.

Bottom of Longze River.

A wisp of green shadow flashed past in an instant.

It was Shen Xuan who had secretly swum across the underground river to practice.

At the bottom of the water, he opened his eyes and moved his body like a blue-feathered fish, carefully experiencing the power of the [Condensing Water to Transform into Edge Technique] on the Water-Dividing Emei Thorn.

He constantly channeled his spiritual energy, and a turquoise ice dragon condensed on the tip of the spike. It shot out swiftly amidst the rushing water, its sharp and cold form gleaming.

It's probably because he plundered the bloodline talents of many demonic beasts that this body has an extremely high potential; he hasn't felt any bottlenecks yet.

He is currently moving at a speed of over 50 meters per second in the water.

The condensed ice dragon has an effective attack range of up to twelve zhang in the water!

Such speed and attack power would have been extraordinary if it were on Earth in my previous life!
However, in the cultivation world of Xuan Yuan Continent, he was still a lowly ant.

To his relief, this ant had become more capable than before.

Especially in the water, it has truly entered the inner sanctum.

Previously, he had never been confident in his own abilities.

He subconsciously believed that he was slightly stronger than Zhao Chunsheng, who was at the eighth level of Qi Refining.

However, which of these rogue cultivators, who spend their days hunting in the wild and struggling on the brink of life and death, doesn't have rich combat experience?

And who doesn't have some trump cards up their sleeve?

Shen Xuan assessed his own strength and found that he had been barely managing to cross a minor realm.

Until I saw the battle between Wen Zijian and the armored crocodile.

Then it dawned on him.

"Actually, my biggest weakness is my lack of practical experience!"

With the enhancements of [Water Control Technique], [Critical Strike Technique], and [Iron Bone Technique], the [Condensed Water Sharpening Technique] boasts attack power far exceeding that of the late-stage Qi Refining Realm!
No matter how many skills you have, they are insignificant in the face of absolute power.

One force can bring down ten.

As Shen Xuan thought to himself, his body suddenly swayed, and he transformed into a green shadow, flying ten feet away in an instant.

At the same time, the Water-Dividing Emei Dagger spun in his palm, and four azure ice dragons sped off in the same direction one after another.

Ten feet away, a low-grade first-order spirit fish was peeking out, searching for prey.

Before they could react, they were struck simultaneously from four directions by four icy dragons.

"boom"

The first-grade low-level spirit fish turned into dust.

"In battle, one must remain calm and act swiftly. When you strike, it must be with overwhelming force!"

Shen Xuan's body darted back and forth across the bottom of the Longze River, turning into afterimages in an instant, his speed incredibly fast.

In his mind, he simulated the attack of surrounding enemies, and the sharp points of the Fenshui Emei spikes whistled and spun continuously, emitting terrifying icy dragons.

……

the next morning.

As soon as Shen Xuan got up and went downstairs, he saw Zhao Chunsheng with a happy expression.

"Master Shen, everything is done! Here's the bill, take a look."

"So fast! Fellow Daoist Zhao, you are truly skilled!"

"Not at all, everyone's been so kind!"

Zhao Chunsheng said with a smile.

Materials such as crocodile skin, crocodile teeth, crocodile claws, and crocodile bones were sold for 1,730 spirit stones.

Crocodile meat sold for 2,320 spirit stones.

Crocodile blood, about sixty catties, is equivalent to one hundred and eighty spirit stones.

Shen Xuan found it somewhat strange.

"Crocodile blood is so cheap?"

Zhao Chunsheng explained, "The blood of demon beasts has always been cheaper than the meat of demon beasts."

"Demonic beast meat is rich in nutrients, contains more spiritual energy, and is easy to refine. Demonic beast blood is only useful for alchemists and talisman makers; ordinary cultivators can't use it."

This top-grade Tier 1 Ironhide Crocodile sold for 4,230 spirit stones.

The distribution of spoils was based on merit.

Shen Xuan's merits ranked first, and he received 880 spirit stones.

Wen Zijian ranked second, receiving 760 spirit stones.

Next up are Zhao Chunsheng, Shi Xiangdong, Xia Muqing, and the Tie brothers.

Even the Tie brothers, who received the least, each received more than four hundred spirit stones.

"I'm taking this much? Fellow Daoist Wen and Fellow Daoist Shi, those two..."

"Don't worry. As the team leader, I'll definitely be fair. Everyone will vote to agree on the distribution plan," Zhao Chunsheng said dismissively.

"Master Shen, I'm not trying to be mean. If I had known you were this strong, I wouldn't have held back. With the two of us joining forces, who would dare challenge our demon-hunting team in Qinglong Bay Market!"

"Watch your words!" Shen Xuan shouted sternly.

"There are always higher heavens and more capable people out there! Fellow Daoist Zhao, I can't rest easy with your arrogance. I need to find another partner!" "To prevent you from causing trouble everywhere and getting dragged down with me!"

Zhao Chunsheng reluctantly admitted his mistake.

"Alright. Master Shen, here are seven mid-grade spirit stones. Sign the spirit contract and keep them safe."

"I still need to gather intelligence to prepare for the next hunt, so I won't disturb your peace and quiet any longer!"

Zhao Chunsheng ran out as if he were fleeing.

He couldn't figure it out.

Despite his immense power, Master Shen is still so cautious and timid.

He is even more timid and fearful than the "rabbit demon hunter".

"As expected of the Turtle Talisman Master!" Zhao Chunsheng sighed softly.

Thinking of the six mid-grade spirit stones in his storage bag, his mood immediately brightened.

"Let's take advantage of this good streak and pull off a few more heists!"

"We need to appease Master Shen and prevent him from leaving the team! Otherwise, it will be difficult to explain to his teammates!"

"Master Shen needs a water-attribute demon beast!"

While pondering this, Zhao Chunsheng was overjoyed and went to find his cronies to gather information about the monster.

……

In the practice room.

The mysterious jade talisman withdrew its golden light.

[Talent: Impervious to All Poisons (8/100)]

【Daoyun: 288】

After plundering the last of the Ironhide Crocodile's bloodline talents.

[Spiritual Root: Water 25/100]

It increased my Water Spirit Root aptitude by 3 points in one go.

It's one and a half times the size of the Water Cloud Turtle from last time!

Moreover, the Daoist essence obtained was several times greater than that obtained from the previous demonic beasts.

Shen Xuan slowly closed his eyes, sensing the [Immune to All Poisons] talent.

His blood seemed to have absorbed some special substances from the armored crocodile, causing it to circulate much faster.

It's not just about resistance to highly toxic substances.

The immune system is significantly strengthened.

As expected of one of the most primitive creatures, a descendant of the Ancestral Dragon.

Shen Xuan circulates the Qi throughout the body.

After finishing the exercise, the proficiency points for the [Immune to All Poisons] talent suddenly increased by one.

"Very good. No need for deliberate practice, the body's resistance to poison will continuously increase with each practice."

Subsequently, Shen Xuan added all the Daoist points he obtained to his [Self-Healing] talent.

[Talent: Self-Healing Mastery (160/400)]

He felt slightly relieved as he watched the value of his [Self-Healing] talent increase.

"The defense is still too low."

In addition to the [Condensing Water to Form a Sharp Edge Technique], Shen Xuan also knows two other basic spells: [Water Shield Technique] and [Water Blade Technique].

The latter is almost useless.

The former might still be useful with the help of [Water Control Technique].

However, relying solely on the [Water Shield Technique] and the mid-grade magic weapon Water Cloud Shield, Shen Xuan found it difficult to be completely at ease.

He recalled the top basketball games of his past life.

They have always claimed that offense is the best form of defense.

But defense is the key to winning a championship!
"Perhaps I should buy a high-grade defensive magic artifact?"

The seven glittering mid-grade spirit stones in his storage bag gave him an urge to spend lavishly.

The gold belt for murder and arson!

Demon hunters are indeed a profession that can earn a lot of spirit stones.

On his trip, he obtained seven mid-grade spirit stones and over sixty catties of armored crocodile blood.

It's much faster than making spirit stones by crafting talismans!
"No, Shen Xuan, stay calm, don't be reckless, safety first!"

Shen Xuan shook his head violently, as if trying to shake off those unrealistic fantasies.

"Demon hunters don't earn spirit stones so easily!"

"They risked their lives!"

"If it were that easy to make money, how could Zhao Chunsheng be so poor?"

(End of this chapter)