Immortality and Cultivation: I Have Too Many Talents

Chapter 125 The White Ghost Shield (10,000-word update, please subscribe)

After Tingyuxuan was set up, Shen Xuan invited the two retainers of the Su family and hosted a banquet for them.

Since they were both Foundation Establishment cultivators and neither of them were members of the Su family, it was natural for them to stand on the same side.

Both the weapon refiner Yu Yehua and the puppeteer Zhuang Ping were very polite to Shen Xuan.

After receiving the invitation, they each brought gifts and went to the door together.

Su Xue'er was skillful and had excellent cooking skills. She prepared a lot of spiritual food, which the two praised highly.

Shen Xuan toasted the two men several times with tea instead of wine.

Seeing that the atmosphere was sufficiently set...

Shen Xuan asked, "Master Yu, do you have any second-tier water-attribute defensive magic treasures here?"

"That's an exaggeration! Master Yu's weapon-forging skills are no less than those of the sect's weapon-forgers!"

A mocking look appeared on Zhuang Ping's face.

Yu Zhihua is the best weapon refiner in Qingyang Prefecture.

However, due to various reasons, he did not join a sect and ended up living in a cultivation family.

"I've been refining artifacts for a century, and I must have some hidden gems. If Master Shen has the time, you can come and take a look at them!"

Yu Zhihua said with considerable confidence.

"Excellent! I, Shen, will toast Master Yu once more!"

The three of them ate and chatted, enjoying themselves immensely.

Shen Xuan returned several exquisite Silver Hook Snake Venom Talismans to the two of them.

"This is a high-quality second-tier poison talisman?"

"A fine Silver Hook Sea Serpent Venom Talisman, each one can unleash forty percent of the Silver Hook Sea Serpent's power, enough to threaten a Foundation Establishment cultivator. You two should be careful with it, as I, Shen, have no antidote!"

Shen Xuan explained with a smile.

Yu Zhihua and Zhuang Ping carefully put it away.

The look in his eyes when he looked at Shen Xuan now held a greater degree of respect.

……

Two days later, Shen Xuan brought four magical treasures to Yu Zhihua's weapon-refining workshop.

Yu Zhihua warmly received him and led him to his treasure room.

"This is the White Ghost Shield, Master Shen, give it a try!"

The White Demon is a legendary divine beast with scales as white as snow and a head as red as flames. It can summon towering water pillars to extinguish divine fire.

The White Ghost Shield is made from the scales of the White Longevity Turtle, a descendant of the White Ghost bloodline.

Shen Xuan gave it a try.

It has a high affinity for water elemental power.

Shen Xuan's spiritual energy flowed smoothly as he inputted it.

I tested its defensive capabilities using the [Immortal Slaying Water Qi Technique].

It remained completely still and undamaged.

It was the strongest defensive magic weapon Shen Xuan had ever seen.

Moreover, it possesses inherent abilities such as concealment, water escape, and healing.

It will automatically provide bonuses during combat.

It's perfect for water-based cultivators to use for defense.

Although there was no actual combat.

Shen Xuan's estimate was correct; Wu Zhihua wasn't exaggerating.

The White Shield can withstand the full force of an attack from a mid-Foundation Establishment cultivator.

Unless the opponent has an extremely powerful offensive magic weapon.

Otherwise, it would be very difficult to break through the White Shield's defense.

And this is without Shen Xuan receiving any additional talent enhancements.

If enhanced with talents such as [Water Control] and [Iron Bones], it should be able to withstand attacks from late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators.

Although it is not the legendary authentic White Ghost Shield, it is still a water-attribute defensive magic item of excellent quality.

"What a magnificent White Ghost Shield! How many spirit stones does it cost?"

"We're friends, so let's just go by cost price: 37,000 spirit stones!"

"it is good!"

Shen Xuan did not bargain.

He still had more than 50,000 spirit stones in his storage bag.

However, he did not want to pay with spirit stones directly.

"Master Yu, is this a convenient place to talk?"

Yu Zhihua glanced at Shen Xuan and nodded.

I pressed a hidden button somewhere.

A screen of light flashed.

An additional shielding array was added to the treasure chamber to prevent external divine sense from probing it.

"Master Yu, I'd like to ask if you accept secondhand magical artifacts?"

"If the price is right, I'll take it!"

What should be done with it after it's been received?

Yu Zhihua smiled.

"Master Shen, don't worry. I will reforge all the second-hand magic items I collect."

"In this way, there will be no future troubles."

Shen Xuan was finally relieved.

He first took out the Fire Flag.

Yu Zhihua examined it.

"That's right, this magic weapon originally cost about 27,000 spirit stones."

"If it needs to be reworked, we'll charge 30% of the cost."

"If I handle the sale, I'll charge an additional 10% commission."

Shen Xuan nodded.

That's equivalent to a 60% buyback, which is pretty good. Shen Xuan then took out the Crimson Flame Sword.

"Flying swords are more expensive. Thirty thousand spirit stones."

"Please, Master Yu, help me get rid of this!"

"No problem! Don't worry, Master Shen, I'll get it back into the furnace right away."

Shen Xuan then spent another three thousand spirit stones to exchange for the White Ghost Shield.

Then, he watched as Yu Zhihua put the Crimson Flame Sword and the Blazing Fire Flag into the furnace to be reforged.

A month later, Yu Zhihua finally opened the furnace and took out the magic weapon.

It's completely new, with both the style and color being different from before.

"Master Yu, you are truly skilled!"

Shen Xuan exclaimed in admiration.

"I must thank Master Shen for his care!"

The two looked at each other and smiled, understanding each other tacitly.

Shen Xuan also possessed the Qingyou Sword and the Shadow Sword, which he had obtained from Daoist Qingyuan.

However, he doesn't lack spirit stones for the time being and is not in a hurry to sell them.

……

Before he knew it, Shen Xuan had been at the Feiyun Su family for three months.

Some things need to be started.

After all, he came here on his master's orders, and he had to do something to help the Su family and make some achievements.

After returning to the sect, I will also have something to say to my master.

Shen Xuan returned to Tingyuxuan.

The first thing to do is to give Su Xue'er a thorough beating.

To be on the safe side, he stayed with Yu Zhihua for a full month.

I witnessed Yu Zhihua reworking and remodeling the Fire Flag and the Crimson Flame Sword.

Flames billowed in the weapon-refining workshop.

This made him very angry.

As a water-based cultivator, he was quite annoyed by this.

A month-long separation.

A little farewell is better than a wedding.

Shen Xuan's current physical strength and energy easily tormented Su Xue'er to the point of near death.

This was still with him holding back.

Otherwise, Su Xue'er, a female cultivator at the second level of Qi Refining, would not be able to bear his deep affection.

afterwards.

Su Xue'er nestled obediently against Shen Xuan's chest.

"How's Su Kepeng doing with his homework?"

I heard that my husband asked about it.

Su Xue'er endured the pain and limped as she took out the concealment talisman made by her younger brother.

Most of them are useless talismans, with only about 15% being successful.

Shen Xuan took a look.

Su Xue'er asked in a trembling voice, "Does Ke Peng have a talent for making talismans?"

"It's alright. With some effort, I can still reach the level of a mid-grade talisman master."

Shen Xuan spoke the truth.

Su Kepeng has some talent for making talismans, but not much.

With diligent practice, one may become a mid-grade talisman master after breaking through to the mid-stage of Qi Refining.

"That's good!"

Su Xueer felt a great weight lifted off her shoulders.

A mid-grade talisman master is enough for my younger brother to support his family.

She has lived up to her parents' expectations.

"Go find the clan affairs steward and ask him to find a quiet place to serve as the talisman hall. I will set aside half a day every half month to explain the way of talismans."

"By the way, let Su Kepeng sit in the front row and be in charge of miscellaneous matters in the Talisman Hall."

"Ok!"

Su Xueer's face was full of joy.

Two months later.

Futang officially opened for the start of the school year.

The Su family selected seventeen promising young water spirits to come to the Talisman Hall to learn talisman arts.

Shen Xuan appointed Su Kepeng as class monitor to manage these fairy seedlings.

During the middle and end of the month, take half a day to come to the Talisman Hall to explain talisman art and guide the Immortal Seeds in making talismans.

Shen Xuan's idea was very simple.

Training a few mid-level talisman masters would be enough to honor the Su family.

This also gives me an explanation to my master.

Shen Xuan devoted the rest of his time and energy to personal cultivation.

After building the foundation.

His mastery of water techniques and his talent allow him to continue improving.

In particular, the [Immortal-Slaying Water Qi Technique] is extremely powerful.

Before reaching the Foundation Establishment stage, he had only cultivated to the proficient stage.

After reaching the Foundation Establishment stage, his physical body, spiritual power, and soul all experienced a qualitative leap.

There is also the Black Dragon Pool, an excellent place for cultivation, nearby.

This is a good time to focus on self-improvement.

(End of this chapter)