Immortality and Cultivation: I Have Too Many Talents

Chapter 86 The Five Poisons Order (10,000-word update, please subscribe)

The transaction went smoothly, and both parties got what they wanted.

Shen Xuan and Tang Renhao's relationship took another step forward.

"I must thank Senior Tang. Now I can go with Fellow Daoist Wen to bid for Foundation Establishment spiritual items!"

"Oh, could it be that Master Shen is also planning to establish his foundation?"

"Senior Tang, to be honest, I still need to try Foundation Establishment. What if I succeed?"

"Hehe, Master Shen will definitely succeed!"

Shen Xuan then brought up the matter of purchasing the essence blood of water-type demon beasts on behalf of others.

Tang Renhao readily agreed.

"Don't worry, Master Shen! We've hunted some top-quality water-type demon beasts, and we'll prioritize providing you with their essence blood!"

"Then thank you very much, Senior Tang!"

Shen Xuan smiled and said, "My talismans will also be given priority to Senior Tang!"

The two reached an understanding and were each happy.

Tang Renhao has gained a genius talisman master in his circle of friends.

Shen Xuan befriended Foundation Establishment level demon hunters and opened up channels for acquiring demon beast essence and blood.

"I have some matters to attend to at home, so I won't bother you any longer."

Shen Xuan made an excuse and took his leave.

Zhao Chunsheng and Wen Zijian also took their leave.

"This person is unfathomable!"

Tang Renhao watched Shen Xuan leave, lost in thought.

Three months ago, when they were hunting down the Silver Hook Sea Serpent in the East China Sea, Shen Xuan's performance was outstanding.

The three water-making techniques have been perfected.

Now he's a genius talisman master.

This made him suspect that Shen Xuan might be the reincarnation of a powerful cultivator.

Fortunately, Shen Xuan was just a rogue cultivator, and there was no conflict of interest between them.

He even helped him once when they were besieging the Silver Hook Sea Serpent.

For him, merely purchasing the essence blood of water-type demon beasts was a trivial matter.

What he valued was Shen Xuan's potential in talisman making.

Since we can create second-tier poison talismans, we may be able to create even more second-tier talismans in the future.

"It's a pity that he's seventy-six years old and has only just broken through to the eighth level of Qi Refining. By the time he reaches the peak of Qi Refining, he'll be at least eighty years old!"

"At such an advanced age, it's almost impossible for him to successfully establish his foundation!"

……

Shen Xuan returned home.

Enter the practice room.

Close your eyes, sit quietly and reflect, reviewing today's gains and losses.

Two thousand spirit stones were invested in Wen Zijian, with a loan agreement in place, so the risk was manageable.

Wen Zijian was one of the few trustworthy friends he had.

Just because he instinctively rushed to the front to shield Shen Xuan from the Silver Hook Sea Serpent, Shen Xuan was willing to help him this once.

As a former partner, Zhao Chunsheng's cultivation level is difficult to improve, and he can't keep up with his pace, so he will inevitably fade out of his circle.

For safety reasons, Shen Xuan will try to minimize contact with Foundation Establishment cultivators before he reaches the Foundation Establishment stage.

Tang Renhao, as one of the leaders of the demon hunters in Yunyuan Immortal City, is a Foundation Establishment cultivator and a good partner.

Shen Xuan's recent goals are to acquire the essence blood of demonic beasts to improve his spiritual root aptitude, cultivate, make talismans, bid for foundation-building spiritual items, and plan for foundation-building pills.

After reviewing the situation, Shen Xuan felt enlightened and knew it was time to celebrate!
He had a unique friendly match with his wife, Ding Yuyao.

The two were very familiar with each other and had no secrets between them.

Ding Yuyao and he worked together very well.

Sometimes, a single glance or a gentle tap is enough to understand Shen Xuan's intentions.

Shen Xuan was extremely satisfied with the quality of the friendly match.

"Indeed, the Jade Maiden Scripture is quite useful!"

"As expected, there's a reason why Cao Cao likes married women!"

"Indeed, dual cultivation is necessary between men and women to enhance their relationship!"

……

Shen Xuan resumed his daily life.

The auction of the Azure Water Sect was just a prelude to releasing information.

We still have to wait a year before the actual auction.

At that time, the protective array of Silver Hook Island was finally completed.

Shen Xuan rearranged the training room and talisman-making room.

An additional layer of array restriction was added to the outside.

Even for those undergoing Foundation Establishment and major repairs, getting in requires considerable effort.

Then he switched to a new talisman brush, named the Dragon Eye-Catching Brush.

It is said to be made from materials from a third-tier dragon serpent.

The quality has reached the first-tier top grade.

The price is as high as 1,800 spirit stones!

It is only slightly inferior to flying swords of the same rank.

Shen Xuan bought it without hesitation.

He now makes Water Escape Talismans and Rejuvenation Talismans.

The success rate of creating high-quality talismans has greatly increased.

He actually wanted to create the "Silver Hook Snake Venom Talisman".

High selling price, high profit margin.

Unfortunately, he had already used up all the essence blood of the Silver Hook Sea Serpent.

Now, his exquisite Water Escape Talisman and Rejuvenation Talisman are openly displayed in Zhao Chunsheng's shop.

A sign that read "No Visitors" was hung in the house, refusing entry to monks.

However, on this day, an unexpected guest came to the house.

"Elder Zhu?"

The black-clad monk before them removed his bamboo hat, revealing a faint, poisonous odor emanating from his body.

This person was none other than Elder Zhu of the Five Poisons Sect, whom I had met once before and who had once cooperated with me in hunting the Silver Hook Sea Serpent.

This is a major Foundation Establishment stage cultivation in a sect!
Shen Xuan dared not be negligent.

"Master Shen, it's been three months since we last met. I never expected this..."

Elder Zhu turned his gaze toward the interior of the mansion, gesturing for them to go inside and speak.

Shen Xuan quickly invited him into the house.

After exchanging pleasantries, Elder Zhu got down to business.

"I have a talisman here. I would appreciate it if Master Shen could take a look at it."

Elder Zhu took out a talisman.

Shen Xuan didn't even need to look at it; just by the aura, he knew that the talisman was the [Silver Hook Snake Venom Talisman] that he had made himself.

Sure enough, upon taking a look, it was indeed the case.

"This is the [Silver Hook Serpent Venom Talisman] that I made."

Shen Xuan was just a talisman master.

Even if this [Silver Hook Serpent Venom Talisman] causes any trouble, it won't be his fault.

"Excellent! I wonder if Master Shen would be interested in taking on a talisman-making order from the Five Poisons Sect?"

Taking orders?
Shen Xuan was somewhat surprised.

He glanced at Elder Zhu sitting opposite him.

With the talent of being immune to all poisons, Shen Xuan was not afraid of Elder Zhu's attack.

This is also why he readily acknowledged the master of the talisman.

“Master Shen, don’t overthink it. We cultivators of the Five Poisons Sect tend to use poison to refine our bodies. I’ve tried this Silver Hook Serpent Venom Talisman, and it’s quite beneficial to our cultivation.”

Shen Xuan remained unmoved.

He had heard before that when Tang Renhao's demon hunters clashed with other teams, they would use the Silver Hook Snake Venom Talisman to intimidate them.

Outside the immortal city, cultivators generally do not easily engage in combat if their forces are evenly matched.

They often used negotiations to divide the spoils of war and resolve disputes.

At this point, the demon hunter team that used the [Silver Hook Serpent Venom Talisman] gained the upper hand.

Ordinary Qi Refining cultivators have an authentic fear of the [Silver Hook Poison].

Although it only possesses 20% of the power of a second-tier Silver Hook Sea Serpent, it is enough to poison and kill a late-stage Qi Refining cultivator.

Moreover, even if a medium-grade detoxifying pill is taken in time, it is impossible to quickly eliminate the poison.

It causes considerable damage to the foundation of one's Dao and internal organs.

This is Shen Xuan's unique poison talisman.

In the Cloud Abyss Immortal City, he is the only one who knows how to make it.

pity……

"I'm sorry, Elder Zhu. This [Silver Hook Serpent Venom Talisman] requires the essence blood of a second-tier Silver Hook Sea Serpent to be made into Beast Blood Cinnabar. I don't have any on hand."

Elder Zhu smiled.

"Master Shen, the Five Poisons Sect may lack other things, but it has all kinds of poisonous insects and beasts' essence blood!"

Shen Xuan was slightly taken aback.

He then realized that he had underestimated the Five Poisons Sect!

If we're talking about the most potent poisonous beast blood essence, the Five Poisons Sect is undoubtedly the best among the nearby sects!

During the last hunt for the Silver Hook Sea Serpent, Elder Zhu did not take its essence blood, but instead took the more valuable demon core and venomous fangs.

He took out a storage bag and handed it to Shen Xuan.

A quick scan with his divine sense revealed that it was the essence blood of the Silver Hook Sea Serpent!

(End of this chapter)