Immortality and Cultivation: I Have Too Many Talents

Chapter 145 The Shadow Octopus (10,000-word update, please subscribe)

Shen Xuan was in a good mood.

This time, guided by his own heart, he went to meet Murong Jun.

He deliberately revealed some of his strength as a warning to Murong Jun.

It's not just for the Qingyun Sect and Qingyang Prefecture.

The main goal is to dispel fear and stagnation and solidify one's resolve.

Otherwise, being constantly plagued by the shadow of fear surrounding Murong Jun would be detrimental to one's cultivation.

Now, my thoughts are clear and my mood is pleasant.

Murong Jun no longer poses a fatal threat to him.

This also means that Shen Xuan's strength is no less than Murong Jun's.

If it really comes down to a fight, the odds of winning are much higher.

It should be able to seriously injure or even kill Murong Jun.

"If he's smart, he should tone it down!"

Shen Xuan thought to himself.

He did not want to confront Murong Jun directly.

They were both disciples of the same sect.

The underlying relationships are complex and intertwined.

Who knows what connections and backing he has?

Besides, he doesn't care about the Demon Sect's resources.

Moreover, Qingyang Prefecture doesn't belong to him.

In an emergency, Shen Xuan would not hesitate to retreat first.

Preserve your useful body for the future.

……

Back at Tingyuxuan.

After Su Xueer served him diligently.

Shen Xuan told her that he was going on a long trip soon.

Will my husband come back?

"That's what I said!"

Shen Xuan reached out and slapped Su Xue'er's pert buttocks hard.

"My master has ordered me to return to the sect on some business. It could be as short as three or four months, or as long as a year, but I will definitely come back!"

In fact, Tingyuxuan did not have any valuables.

Apart from a few arrays such as the Spirit Locking Array, there are only some spiritual plants planted four years ago.

Tingyuxuan is located in the Su family's territory.

Unless the Su family is destroyed.

Otherwise, Tingyuxuan would remain as stable as a mountain.

Nothing to worry about.

The next day.

Shen Xuan asked the head of the Su family for leave.

Upon hearing that Shen Xuan had returned to the sect.

The head of the Su family looked surprised and asked when he would return.

Upon learning that it had only been a year and a half, the Su family head's expression softened slightly.

Shen Xuan asked the head of the Su family to take care of Su Xue'er and her younger siblings.

"Master Shen, please rest assured!"

The head of the Su family readily agreed.

I secretly thought it was a pity.

Within a year and a half, the Su family's income from thunder charms vanished.

We can only hope that Master Shen will return soon.

The earlier they return, the more spirit stones the Su family earns.

……

At last.

Shen Xuan left a message on the communication talisman for the White Lotus Fairy.

"If summoned by the sect, I will return within a year or two."

There wasn't much explanation.

His relationship with the White Lotus Fairy was purely platonic.

The two shared a tacit understanding.

Learn from each other's strengths and make up for each other's weaknesses.

Shen Xuan knew the true extent of Bai Lian Fairy's abilities.

The White Lotus Fairy knew Shen Xuan's strengths and weaknesses.

The two were completely honest with each other.

They will not interfere in each other's lives.

They come together because of a cause, and they go when that cause ends.

What the future holds depends on fate.

……

a few days later.

Longmen Market.

Shen Xuan, dressed in a blue robe, concealed his aura and disguised himself as a Qi Refining Level 9 cultivator before arriving at Juxian Tower.

Shopkeeper Wang Fugui is becoming increasingly wealthy and powerful.

The sight of those 300 pounds of fat alone is astonishing.

"Brother Shen is here! Please come in quickly!"

After leading Shen Xuan into the VIP room.

Wang Fugui sent a message to Lü Zhengying.

Before long, Lü Zhengying arrived in a hurry.

"Senior Brother Shen!"

After taking a sip of the spiritual tea, Lü Zhengying gestured for Wang Fugui to leave the private room.

After setting up a shielding spirit barrier.

Lü Zhengying took out a storage bag.

"This is the essence blood of the Shadow Octopus, Senior Brother Shen, please take a look."

Upon hearing this, Shen Xuan was overjoyed.

The Phantom Octopus lives in the deep sea and is a second-tier water-attribute monster.

Is the portion size sufficient?

"Yes! I checked it myself!"

"That's good! Thank you for your help, Junior Brother Lü!"

Four years ago, when Shen Xuan was building his foundation, Lü Zhengying contributed a great deal of effort.

Later, Shen Xuan wrote a letter to Lü Zhengying, asking him to keep an eye out for the blood essence of second-tier water-attribute monsters.

If the price is right, I'll buy it first.

To this day, Lü Zhengying still owes him seven thousand spirit stones!
After learning that Shen Xuan had become a disciple of Master Gufeng.

Lü Zhengying immediately changed his address, respectfully calling Shen Xuan "Senior Brother".

He is a smart man.

What kind of person is Master Gufeng!

He was able to accept Shen Xuan as his disciple.

Even if they are only nominal disciples, it's not just because of Qin Yuehan.

The bond between master and disciple is extremely deep, and the cause and effect are complex.

Shen Xuan must have extraordinary abilities, making him worthy of Gu Feng Zhenren's investment.

Thirty years later, barring any unforeseen circumstances, Shen Xuan will return to the sect and become a direct disciple of Master Gufeng.

This is Master Gufeng's only male disciple to date.

He used to look down on Shen Xuan.

This is because Shen Xuan is only a Qi Refining Realm cultivator.

The two individuals were of different social status.

Now, the situation has reversed.

He was still a lowly, rootless elder in the Miscellaneous Affairs Hall.

Shen Xuan, however, was to become the personal disciple of Master Gufeng.

Therefore, after receiving Shen Xuan's letter.

Lü Zhengying worked very hard.

After much effort, I finally managed to acquire a passable second-tier demon beast blood essence.

Shen Xuan carefully put away the Shadow Octopus Essence Blood.

They planned to refine and plunder the artifacts after returning home.

"How many spirit stones?"

"It's a bit expensive, five thousand spirit stones."

Shen Xuan nodded.

The price is alright.

After all, the Shadow Octopus lives in the deep sea, is quite powerful, and is extremely difficult to hunt.

"Junior Brother Lü, please continue to help me acquire the essence blood of demonic beasts."

Shen Xuan thought for a moment.

Take out a brocade box.

It contains second-tier lightning talismans and poison talismans.

He counted out ten of each.

He handed it to Lü Zhengying.

"These are the [Evil-Breaking Divine Thunder Talisman] and the [Silver Hook Serpent Venom Talisman]. Junior Brother Lü, please keep them safe for self-defense."

Lu Zhengying stared at Shen Xuan in astonishment.

Poison talismans are one thing, but not quite.

He already knew that.

What's going on with this second-tier lightning talisman?

Could it be that he actually managed to create a second-tier lightning talisman?
Lü Zhengying couldn't believe it.

Yet, one cannot help but believe it.

The facts are before us.

He knew Shen Xuan's character well.

Always cautious and meticulous.

They prefer to hide their true strength.

I am definitely not the kind of person who tries to attract attention.

"Is this the [Evil-Dispelling Divine Thunder Talisman]?"

"The secret technique passed down by the Su family of Feiyun. One [Evil-Breaking Divine Thunder Talisman] can be equivalent to 30% of the power of a thunder magic cultivator in the early stage of Foundation Establishment."

Shen Xuan explained.

Lu Zhengying was overjoyed and quickly put it away.

A lightning magic cultivator using 30% of their power is roughly equivalent to a full-force attack from an ordinary cultivator!

This is good stuff!

It is more effective against demonic cultivators, evil cultivators, and monsters.

"Thank you very much, Senior Brother Shen. I won't stand on ceremony."

Shen Xuan smiled slightly.

"Between you and me, is there any need for formalities? Junior Brother Lü vouched for me in alchemy and protected me during my foundation building. I will always remember that."

“Not at all. Senior Brother Shen is right. We both studied under Master Yan and have known each other for seventy years. We should support each other.”

Lü Zhengying adopted a very humble attitude.

He wouldn't dare to take advantage of a favor to ask for something in return.

A Foundation Establishment cultivator who can create a second-tier lightning talisman would be a key talent to be cultivated in any sect.

He was far beyond what a mere miscellaneous elder could compare to.

No wonder Master Gufeng accepted him as a nominal disciple and promised to make him a personal disciple after thirty years.

It must be said that these high-ranking Core Formation cultivators have excellent judgment!

One glance is enough to tell who is talented and virtuous.

The two then chatted for a while.

Shen Xuan inquired about Ding Yuyao's living conditions in Hongcheng County.

When he left Qingyun Sect, he asked Lü Zhengying to take care of him secretly.

"My sister-in-law and her two children are doing well."

Ding Yuyao was a first-rate martial artist.

In addition, there's Shen Xuan's status to consider.

The guardian immortal master of the Tianqiao Sect took special care of Ding Yuyao.

everything is fine.

Interestingly, Old Liu, the coachman who used to drive the horses, is now quite old.

He decided to join the Shen family and become their head steward.

"He's a smart guy!"

Shen Xuan thought to himself.

He then inquired about matters related to Qinglong Bay.

As a result, after the Crimson Rainbow Sect and the Heavenly Skill Sect were divided in half, there were no major battles, but minor skirmishes continued.

Ding Yijin has been stationed in Qinglong Bay, where he has gathered some Ding family cultivators.

His younger brother, Ding Yixuan, broke through to the Foundation Establishment Realm.

With the brothers joining forces, the Ding family is showing signs of a possible revival.

Just chatting.

Someone was casting a spell outside the private room.

The shielding barrier quietly disappeared.

A familiar, bell-like voice came from behind.

"What are you two talking about, senior brothers?"

(End of this chapter)