Immortality and Cultivation: I Have Too Many Talents

Chapter 98 Gathering and Parting (10,000-word update, please subscribe)

At this moment, Ding Yuyao was lying in the bedroom, her face as calm as still water.

She is thirty-six years old this year.

Even if one takes the Youth Preservation Pill and cultivates the Jade Maiden True Scripture to its fullest extent.

I can still sense that he is not performing well in his sex life.

As Shen Xuan's cultivation level increased, Ding Yuyao, being a mortal, found it increasingly difficult to bear his love.

He simply gradually reduced their marital relations, voluntarily giving the battlefield to Zhu Yingying.

She knew it very well.

The time I spend with my husband is getting shorter and shorter.

"My life has been quite colorful!"

Ding Yuyao slowly closed her eyes and began her afternoon nap.

……

When Shen Xuan came out of Zhu Yingying's bedroom, she was too tired to speak.

"If you really want to learn, I'll buy a copy of the 'Condensing Water to Transform into Edge Technique' and teach you after I'm done with this busy period!"

"I'll also teach you the [Water Spirit Transformation Technique] while I'm at it."

Zhu Yingying's face immediately lit up with surprise and delight.

It's not that she can't afford the [Condensing Water to Transform into Edge Technique] and the [Water Spirit Transformation Technique].

Rather, it was Shen Xuan's water magic that was extremely powerful.

There must be a trick to it.

If one were to cultivate on one's own, who knows how long it would take before achieving anything?

Similar to [Water Control Technique], [Invisibility Technique], and [Breath Concealment Technique].

Zhu Yingying purchased the corresponding spell jade slips from the sect's shop.

Under Shen Xuan's guidance, he made rapid progress, advancing by leaps and bounds.

Its power far surpasses that of cultivators of the same level.

It's no exaggeration to say that she could easily cross a small realm and contend with other water-based cultivators.

Zhu Yingying even developed feelings for him.

She wanted to grow old with Shen Xuan.

However, after learning Shen Xuan's real age, she wavered a bit.

Eighty years old!

Although he broke through to the ninth level of Qi Refining.

In the world of cultivation, the probability of successfully establishing one's foundation after the age of eighty is very small.

If Shen Xuan cannot establish his foundation.

Time is ruthless.

His body will deteriorate rapidly.

In the future, he might not even be able to have a marital relationship with her.

She was born with a seductive body and had been practicing the Hehuan Tian Desire Seduction Technique.

As one ages and cultivates one's spiritual level, one needs to constantly harmonize Yin and Yang.

Another point.

Shen Xuan's attitude has remained unclear.

He has never revealed any intention to formally marry her.

This made Zhu Yingying hesitate.

……

Shen Xuan didn't bother with Zhu Yingying's little scheme.

He had already made up his mind.

After fulfilling the ten-year agreement, Zhu Yingying was sent back to the Five Poisons Sect to find her biological father.

By then, he will have almost reached the pinnacle of Qi Refining, and it will be just the right time for him to establish his Dao foundation at the Qingyun Sect.

After he completes his foundation...

There's no need to worry about the death of the Five Poisons Sect's elder.

Without a profit motive, no one will stand up for a dead person.

"My lord, I received several letters during your seclusion."

Shen Xuan took the letters from Ding Yuyao and read them one by one.

The letters from Qin Yuehan, Lü Zhengying, and Wang Fugui simply recounted their recent situations.

These three will continue to attend the once-a-decade class reunion.

Zhao Sujin and Li Chang'an couldn't keep up with their pace and were eliminated.

There are also a few message symbols.

One of them was written by Wen Zijian.

Wen Zijian had already successfully laid the foundation a year ago.

However, the two thousand spirit stones owed to him were never repaid.

Shen Xuan could understand this.

After all, Wen Zijian had incurred a considerable amount of debt in order to build his foundation.

His biggest creditor was his sworn brother, Tang Renhao.

In the message, Wen Zijian told him to go to Zuixianlou for dinner on a chosen day after he left the seclusion.

Xia Muqing, my former demon-hunting partner, has arrived in Yunyuan Immortal City.

In Shen Xuan's mind, a round-faced female cultivator with a cheerful appearance immediately came to mind.

Back then, on their first hunt, Xia Muqing actually had him stand behind her and took the initiative to protect him.

More than ten years have passed!

Xia Muqing is a water magic cultivator.

He had already reached the sixth level of Qi Refining at that time.

More than ten years have passed, and he must have broken through to the late stage of Qi Refining.

Living in Yunyuan Immortal City is indeed a good choice.

Moreover, Wen Zijian and Zhao Chunsheng, two demon-hunting partners, are here to take care of us.

……

a few days later.

Inside a private room at Zuixianlou Restaurant, Wen Zijian, Shen Xuan, Zhao Chunsheng, and Xia Muqing sat together at a table.

In addition, there was a dull, middle-aged scholar and a chubby, adorable little girl.

"Senior Wen, Master Shen, Fellow Daoist Zhao, this is my husband Rao Baiyi, and my daughter Hu Niu!"

Dressed as a married woman, Xia Muqing introduced herself to everyone with a smile.

Rao Baiyi politely clasped his hands in a fist and bow to everyone.

This person comes from a small family of cultivators specializing in array formations. He has a mid-grade wood spiritual root and is currently a low-grade array master.

Among the four basic skills of cultivation—alchemy, talisman, array, and artifact—array formation is the most difficult.

Low-grade array masters may seem glamorous, but their earning power is actually limited.

This is also why Xia Muqing took the initiative to host a banquet for her former demon-hunting partners.

She is now a Qi Refining Level 7 Water Magic cultivator.

Having a family and children, he naturally didn't want to engage in the high-risk profession of monster hunting.

It wouldn't be difficult for the family of three to settle down and make a living in Yunyuan Immortal City.

To live a better life, they need the care of these former demon-hunting companions.

Especially Wen Zijian and Shen Xuan.

One is a Foundation Establishment cultivator of the Golden Law, and the other is a superior talisman master.

He holds a prominent position among the independent cultivators of Yunyuan Immortal City.

“Master Shen, this is the spirit stone I owe you.”

After returning the spirit stone to Shen Xuan.

Wen Zijian said with some guilt, "With everyone's help, I was fortunate enough to successfully establish my foundation. I am extremely grateful!"

"Fellow Daoist Xia has come from afar to seek refuge. Logically, I should be the one to take care of him."

"However, I have unavoidable reasons and will be leaving Cloud Abyss Immortal City soon!"

"I would like to ask Master Shen to do me a favor and help Fellow Daoist Xia."

"I, Wen, will drink first as a sign of respect!"

Wen Zijian took the initiative to offer a toast.

Shen Xuan sipped the tea instead of wine.

He understood what Wen Zijian meant.

Xia Muqing is a water magic cultivator.

He once wanted to become Shen Xuan's disciple and practice water magic.

He politely declined.

Things have changed over time.

More than ten years have passed.

Xia Muqing didn't want to be a demon hunter, so she wanted Shen Xuan to teach her how to make talismans.

Teaching one is teaching, teaching two is teaching.

Shen Xuan was not averse to this.

It was something I did on a whim.

Shen Xuan's gaze lingered on Rao Baiyi.

"I can teach Fellow Daoist Xia some talisman techniques. I wonder what Fellow Daoist Rao thinks?"

Rao Baiyi did not answer, but looked at Xia Muqing.

"He was naturally more than happy to accept it."

Xia Muqing spoke quickly and directly.

however.

Shen Xuan shook his head slightly.

Seeing this, Zhao Chunsheng whispered a few words to Xia Muqing.

She then realized what was happening and whispered to her husband.

"My wife has been taught talismanic arts by Master Shen, and I am extremely grateful! If my wife ever needs my help in the future, please don't hesitate to ask, Master Shen!"

Shen Xuan then nodded.

He doesn't necessarily need Rao Baiyi.

A peck of rice is a favor, a peck of rice is a grudge.

This is a debt of gratitude for being taught the craft.

If you do someone a favor without expecting anything in return, it will be difficult to get along with them in the future, and they may easily turn against each other and become enemies.

Next, everyone ate and chatted, and the atmosphere gradually became harmonious.

Zhao Chunsheng mentioned that Xia Muqing overestimated herself and tried to shield Shen Xuan behind her when they encountered a monster, which made everyone laugh.

Meanwhile, the two brothers, Tie Da and Tie Er, also broke through to the late stage of Qi Refining and were still making a living in Qinglong Bay.

Shen Xuan instructed Xia Muqing to first purchase a book on talisman-making techniques, a mid-grade talisman brush, and cinnabar talisman paper corresponding to the [Invisibility Talisman] and [Concealment Talisman].

Practice on your own first.

Every two weeks, the newly made talismans were delivered to the Shen residence.

He would take the time to check on her work, write comments, and guide her to improve the success rate of talisman making.

Xia Muqing nodded repeatedly.

Shen Xuan is a top-grade talisman master.

With his guidance, I can avoid many detours.

Reaching the level of a low-grade talisman master is inevitable.

Whether Xia Muqing can advance to the mid-grade talisman master depends on his own talent and fortune.

Upon seeing this, Wen Zijian smiled.

"Now that I've done that, I can leave with peace of mind!"

"Master Shen, I owe you a great debt of gratitude. If you ever encounter any difficulties in the future, feel free to write to me, and I will certainly stand up for you!"

Shen Xuan smiled slightly and bowed in thanks.

No matter what the future holds.

At least at this moment, Wen Zijian, Zhao Chunsheng, and Xia Muqing are all sincere.

This is quite rare in the cultivation world, where human relationships are cold and deceitful.

"Thank you for your kindness, Fellow Daoist Wen. I do hope that you will never have the chance to repay the favor you owe me!"

"May Fellow Daoist Wen's path to enlightenment be everlasting! Let us all drink this cup to our hearts' content and return home satisfied!"

(End of this chapter)