Immortality and Cultivation: I Have Too Many Talents

Chapter 83 Master Qingyuan (10,000-word update, please subscribe)

Shen Xuan smiled slightly.

"The Water Spirit Gathering Technique is a technique I purchased from the Azure Water Sect and practiced on my own."

The abilities of "Water Control" and "Water Repellency" have nothing to do with the Azure Water Sect; they were obtained by Shen Xuan through plundering the talents of water-attribute demonic beasts.

He certainly wouldn't explain it to Master Qingyuan.

"How long did you study?"

Shen Xuan thought for a moment.

"I have been practicing the [Water Spirit Gathering Technique] for more than three years."

A hint of surprise flashed in Qingyuan's eyes.

In just over three years, he mastered the [Water Spirit Gathering Technique]!

"Fellow Daoist Qingyuan, ask back when you get back. I don't have time to wait for you to catch up!"

"Let's sort the sea snakes first!"

Elder Zhu hurriedly broke open the corpse of the Silver Hook Sea Serpent and found the demon core inside.

Next, they pulled out more than a dozen venomous fangs from the snake's mouth.

After storing it away, he laughed heartily, broke through the seawater, and went to meet the Five Poisons cultivators from the underwater spiritual land.

Tang Renhao was equally unceremonious.

With a wave of his hand, he split open the silver hook sea serpent, first extracting its essence and blood, filling three storage bags, and then handed them to Shen Xuan.

Then, they took half of the snake meat and dragged it onto the spirit boat.

The remaining half of the snake meat, snake skin, and snake gall were left for Master Qingyuan.

The cultivation world is clearly divided into ranks.

After Master Qingyuan, Elder Zhu, and Tang Renhao finished distributing the goods...

Some independent cultivators who had been watching from the sidelines stepped forward to search for scraps of flesh and blood of the Silver Hook Sea Serpent near the battle.

That's a second-tier sea monster!
Even the smallest scraps of flesh and blood can fetch dozens of spirit stones!

At this moment, the seawater parted.

One by one, figures leaped out from inside.

Zhu Jintang led a group of independent cultivators to Tang Renhao.

His eyes lit up when he saw half a piece of silver hook sea snake meat on the spirit boat.

The two whispered a few words to each other.

Zhu Jintang approached Shen Xuan.

"Master Shen, thank you so much this time. Let's keep in touch more often in the future!"

"Of course! Shen Xuan would also like to hear more of Senior Zhu's teachings!" Shen Xuan said with a smile.

I gained a lot today.

Having obtained three bags of Silver Hook Sea Serpent essence blood, he had enough to plunder the talents of demonic beasts.

He also befriended two Foundation Establishment cultivators, Tang Renhao and Zhu Jintang.

The two of them were the leaders of the demon hunters in Yunyuan Immortal City.

In the future, we can ask them to help us acquire the essence and blood of various water-type monsters.

"Let's go back to Immortal City! Tonight, Fellow Daoist Tang is hosting a dinner at Drunken Immortal Pavilion. We won't leave until we're drunk!" Zhu Jintang said loudly.

The demon hunters cheered.

At this time, not far away.

The patriarch and head of the Zheng clan led their people to leap out from the underwater sacred land.

The Zheng family cultivators who remained behind quietly reported what had just happened.

Zheng Xiuwen was startled.

"It's him!"

"He is the one who killed Black Wind!"

The Zheng family head's expression darkened.

"Why are you only saying this now!"

“Ancestor, Patriarch, that Shen Xuan, on the surface, is a talisman master at the eighth level of Qi Refining. At the time, I thought he didn’t have the strength to kill Hei Feng!”

Zheng Xiuwen gritted his teeth in hatred.

"If I'm not mistaken, the Water Mansion Secret Realm map on Black Wind's body has fallen into this person's hands!"

"If we had known it was in his hands, how could our Zheng family have ended up like this! This man is utterly despicable!"

The Zheng family head gazed at Shen Xuan in the group of rogue cultivators.

At this moment, as if sensing something, Shen Xuan slowly turned around.

He clasped his hands in a respectful gesture towards the Zheng family head.

Turn around and leave gracefully.

……

After entering the city, Shen Xuan did not go to Zuixianlou for drinks.

I made an excuse and took my leave.

He sensed the hatred in the Zheng family head's heart using his [Insight Technique].

Seeing the undisguised hatred in Zheng Xiuwen's eyes.

Shen Xuan immediately understood.

Zheng Xiuwen discovered that he had killed Black Wind.

However, Shen Xuan was not worried.

Today is not what it used to be.

In the entire Zheng family, only the patriarch and the head of the Zheng family, both at the Foundation Establishment stage, could threaten him.

If they really start fighting, it's still uncertain who will emerge victorious.

Cultivation families at their level.

Do not easily make formidable enemies.

Unless they can wipe out the enemy in one fell swoop, the Zheng family will also suffer heavy losses in the ensuing battle.

Moreover, Shen Xuan has clearly found a powerful backer.

He had just helped Tang Renhao once, and sided with the demon hunters of Yunyuan Immortal City.

Even if it's just for show, Tang Renhao and Zhu Jintang will stand up for him.

Otherwise, how will I lead the demon hunters of Yunyuan Immortal City in the future!

After entering the city, Shen Xuan went straight home.

I had just finished a hot shower, washing away the smell of blood, when someone came to visit.

Upon opening the door, one was greeted by Ruan Siting, a steward of the Biyue Sect.

"Brother Shen, you've caused me so much suffering!"

As soon as he entered, Ruan Siting began to complain.

"Did you hunt the Silver Hook Sea Serpent with Elder Qingyuan today?"

"Nothing!"

"Still denying it? We saw it all! Elder Qingyuan has come knocking on our door!"

"I mean I didn't hunt the Silver Hook Sea Serpent with Master Qingyuan. I just stopped it when it tried to escape!"

"You!"

Ruan Siting shook his head.

"Let's go!"

"Where?"

"Of course, go to my place. Elder Qingyuan is still waiting for you!"

Helpless, Shen Xuan had no choice but to follow Ruan Siting to the Biyue Sect shop.

At this moment, Master Qingyuan was sitting in the backyard, leisurely sipping tea.

The clouds are light and the breeze is gentle.

Leaves drifted down gently.

At this moment, Master Qingyuan exuded an air of otherworldly grace and composure, appearing as if he were a carefree hermit.

If you haven't seen it with your own eyes.

Who would believe that such a highly accomplished master, a Foundation Establishment elder of the Azure Water Sect, would deliberately use a borrowed knife to kill someone, employing the Silver Hook Sea Serpent to annihilate the hunting demon rogue cultivator?

"Shen Xuan."

"This junior is here!"

"Siting told me about your situation. A genius in water conservancy, it's a pity you started too late!"

Master Qingyuan asked, "How old are you this year?"

"Seventy-six years old."

"What about their cultivation level?"

"Eighth level of Qi Refining".

Master Qingyuan pondered for a while.

"According to the sect's regulations, those who are in the late Qi Refining stage and are under fifty years old can join the sect if they are recommended by someone, pass the review, and participate in the sect's test!"

"Your age..."

Master Qingyuan stood up and paced a few steps.

"You are indeed a bit too old. However, I can personally introduce you to the sect without any review or testing. How about that?"

Shen Xuan was taken aback.

It's unbelievable that such a wonderful thing could happen!

In the past, Shen Xuan would have kowtowed without hesitation.

Now, however, he is not in a hurry to join a sect.

Insufficient strength.

If something happens to the Azure Water Sect, he will probably be the first casualty.

Moreover, he possesses a mysterious jade talisman that can plunder the talents of demonic beasts, requiring a secluded cultivation ground.

In the end, he did not trust Master Qingyuan's character.

Shen Xuan composed himself.

Feigning gratitude.

"I am deeply grateful for Senior Qingyuan's kindness, but..."

Shen Xuan paused for a moment, a look of shame on his face: "However, my mentor was from the Qingyun Sect. The current Foundation Establishment Elders of the Qingyun Sect, Qin Yuehan and Lü Zhengying, were my classmates and friends back then."

"Not long ago, at a classmate reunion, Fairy Qin and Elder Lü took great care of me and gave me many spiritual items. I promised them that I would devote myself to diligent cultivation."

"If they achieve even a little success, the two of them are willing to recommend them to join the Qingyun Sect."

Upon hearing this, Master Qingyuan was extremely surprised.

He rarely makes public appearances, but he made an exception and introduced me.

Unexpectedly, Shen Xuan politely declined.

What does Shen Xuan mean by "minor success"?
Could it be that he still harbors the delusion of establishing a foundation for the Dao?
He's seventy-six years old!
Think about this.

Master Qingyuan shook his head and chuckled.

"It's up to you. If you change your mind, you can come back to me."

Shen Xuan bowed respectfully and withdrew.

After he left.

Master Qingyuan's face immediately darkened.

"A water magic genius, seventy-six years old, with connections to two Foundation Establishment cultivators from the Qingyun Sect..."

His expression changed several times in succession.

In the end, she let out a soft sigh.

"Enough! There are many matters to attend to in the sect recently, and the situation is constantly changing. Let's put this matter aside for now!"

(End of this chapter)