Immortality and Cultivation: I Have Too Many Talents

Chapter 50: Channels for Selling Stolen Goods (Please continue reading)
Shen Xuan felt a surge of joy.

He has figured out some of the factors influencing the numerical changes of the mysterious jade talisman.

The higher the Daoist aura, the better the quality of the talent that can be plundered.

The amount of blood plundered from a single demon beast is roughly the same, but the Daoist aura of the Water-Splitting Rhinoceros is even higher than that of the previous Ironclad Crocodile.

"The golden light of the mysterious jade talisman has a cooldown period of several days, which should gradually shorten in the future."

Shen Xuan made an estimate.

The cooldown period for the Mysterious Jade Talisman is approximately seven or eight days.

He took out a rhinoceros horn.

This is the most important part of the water-repelling rhinoceros.

The Art of Insight!
Shen Xuan focused his mind and stared intently at the rhinoceros horn.

My thoughts gradually became blurred.

Within the white rhinoceros horn, a divine light faintly shimmered.

Shen Xuan gently touched it and infused it with spiritual energy.

A subtle, mysterious light burst forth from the rhinoceros horn, shaking the mind and soul, as if it were evolving some kind of transformation.

Shen Xuan silently pondered.

It seems to have increased the affinity of the water elemental power.

He had a vague understanding of the water-repelling technique.

Let's look at the mysterious jade talisman again.

[Talent: Water Repellent (29/100)]

I've gained a little experience!
Shen Xuan was overjoyed.

"Indeed, this rhinoceros horn is the essence of the water-repelling rhinoceros."

After cultivating for two full hours, a spirit stone in the spirit gathering array turned into stone dust, and Shen Xuan finally stepped out of the training room.

Zhao Chunsheng has returned, his face beaming with undisguised smugness.

"Master Shen, what do you think? Is this allocation acceptable?"

The bill was simple.

The hide, bones, and beef were sold separately, and this water-repelling rhinoceros sold for a total of 10,800 spirit stones.

This does not include rhinoceros horn and rhinoceros blood.

After deducting the rhinoceros horn and blood, Shen Xuan's share, plus dozens of high-quality talismans, will amount to 2,700 spirit stones.

"Did I distribute a bit too much? Do Fellow Daoist Wen and Fellow Daoist Shi have any objections?"

Shen Xuan asked.

"Any objections? I'm the team leader, my word is law!"

Seeing Shen Xuan's piercing gaze fixed on him, Zhao Chunsheng softened his tone and said, "They've seen it, and they have no objections!"

"This haul sets a new hunting record for us."

Shen Xuan nodded: "It's good that you have no objections."

On the bill, Wen Zijian received 2,100 spirit stones, including the cost of the flying boat.

Even the Tie brothers, who didn't go, each received 280 spirit stones.

"What about the Tie brothers? Aren't there too few?"

Zhao Chunsheng shook his head helplessly.

"According to the rules of demon hunters, those who are not in the team are not entitled to a share of the spoils. My way of distributing them is very fair!"

They were long-term partners who had sworn an oath, and when they made their fortune, they shared some of the spoils with the Tie brothers.

Shen Xuan said no more.

He put in the most effort on this hunting trip.

The gains were also the greatest.

In addition to spirit stones, rhinoceros horns, and rhinoceros blood, they also acquired two high-grade magic artifacts from Black Wind, the leader of the Tribulation Cultivators.

Golden rings and flying swords!
Based on his experience at auctions, each item is worth more than a thousand spirit stones!
Of course, secondhand stolen goods can't fetch that price.

"Fellow Daoist Zhao, I would like to exchange these two high-grade metal magic artifacts for two high-grade water-attribute magic artifacts. Is there any way to do that?"

Zhao Chunsheng looked on with envy.

"Master Shen, this is the magic weapon of Black Wind, the leader of the Tribulation Cultivators!"

"If you want to maximize its value, the best option is to sell it to Black Wind!"

Shen Xuan was speechless for a moment.

Zhao Chunsheng is indeed a natural businessman.

"Do you have a way to sell it to him?"

"without!"

Zhao Chunsheng thought for a moment.

"But I know who has connections."

“However, Black Wind hates you to the bone now. If he gets these two magical artifacts…” Zhao Chunsheng said with some worry.

"It's alright," Shen Xuan said dismissively.

What is a mere Tribulation cultivator like Black Wind compared to a spirit stone?
Even if Black Wind retrieves the flying sword and golden ring, as long as there is a water source nearby, he will still be no match for him.

"Next time I run into him, I'll just snatch those two magical artifacts back!"

If the price is right, Shen Xuan wouldn't mind selling it a few more times.

Zhao Chunsheng's mind was completely blank.

In the end, he decided to give up.

"Master Shen, think it over for two more days. Once you've made up your mind, I'll take you to sell your goods."

……

Three days later, Zhao Chunsheng brought Shen Xuan to a weapon-refining shop.

The signboard reads "Bai Lian Fang" in large characters.

"Father, Uncle Shen, what brings you here?"

Zhao Erhu, a robust young man of seventeen or eighteen, came out to greet them.

Is Master Gu here?

"Yes, I'll go inform you!"

Zhao Erhu ran like the wind to the back of the weapon-refining shop.

Not long after, it ran out again.

“Master happens to be free, I’ll take you to see him.”

Inside the back courtyard of the weapon-refining shop.

Shen Xuan met Master Gu.

He was tall and muscular, and his cultivation level should be at the peak of Qi Refining.

Shen Xuan took out a high-grade magic weapon, a flying sword, and a golden ring.

"Golden Rainbow Sword".

"Diamond Ring".

Master Gu recognized it at a glance.

"This must be Shen Xuan, the Talisman Master!"

"Shen Xuan greets Master Gu!"

Zhao Chunsheng chuckled and said, "Master Gu, Master Shen is my sworn brother. He wants to sell these two top-grade magic artifacts."

Master Gu nodded.

"How much does Master Shen charge?"

Shen Xuan said with a smile, "I'd like to exchange for two high-grade water-attribute magic artifacts."

Upon hearing that it was a replacement, Master Gu smiled.

“Master Shen, all the magical artifacts here are brand new. These two of yours are all secondhand!”

“I’ll pay the difference!” Shen Xuan said decisively.

High-grade water-related magical artifacts are rarely seen at the Ding family auction.

Compared to Bailianfang, the price is only higher, not lower.

“Master Gu, don’t worry. My brother is a straightforward man! Bring out whatever good stuff you have!” Zhao Chunsheng chimed in from the side.

"Get out of here! I want to talk to Master Shen alone!" Master Gu wasn't going to be so polite to Zhao Chunsheng!
"Come with me!"

Shen Xuan followed Master Gu to the outer room of a collection room.

Master Gu used hand seals to open multiple array restrictions.

When they came out, they had seven brocade boxes in their hands.

"There are only seven high-grade water-attribute magic artifacts left!"

"Master Shen, you can choose here!"

Shen Xuan opened the first brocade box.

The magical artifacts inside spontaneously drew in the sparse spiritual energy in the room, emitting powerful fluctuations of spiritual energy.

"These top-grade magical artifacts are all rare treasures; you can't buy them at the Ding family's auctions!"

“Each piece has taken me years to meticulously craft! You’ve come to the right person.”

Upon seeing the magical artifacts in the brocade box, Master Gu's face was full of pride, and he began to introduce them to Shen Xuan one by one.

"This magical artifact is called the Azure Dragon Umbrella, therefore..."

"This is a heavy watermark..."

……

Time passed little by little.

Shen Xuan examined the seven magical artifacts for a full hour.

In the end, he selected two superior magical artifacts.

One of them is the Zhenhai Bell.

Master Gu said that this bell has extremely strong defensive capabilities.

The bell is made primarily of top-grade, ten-thousand-year-old copper, making it exceptionally sturdy and capable of withstanding a full-force blow during the early stages of Foundation Establishment.

Moreover, it has a built-in bell tongue that, when activated by spiritual power, can strike the bell casing, creating air waves and launching sonic attacks.

The range and power of a sonic attack depend on the strength of the user's spiritual power.

The other one is a heavy watermark.

Made primarily from spiritual sea gold sand, which is associated with water and spiritual energy, it weighs over a thousand kilograms.

After a cultivator infuses spiritual power, it can continuously absorb nearby spiritual water, increasing its weight and transforming into a giant seal.

They followed the path of proving their principles through force.

Shen Xuan was very satisfied with the two high-grade magic artifacts.

The power of magical artifacts is closely related to the spiritual power of cultivators.

The upper limit is high.

It is much stronger than his original Water Cloud Shield and Water-Dividing Emei Thorn.

Shen Xuan thought to himself.

With his current spiritual power and divine sense, he should be able to control a high-grade magic artifact.

If there is a water source nearby, wielding two superior magical artifacts would be a piece of cake.

(End of this chapter)