Immortality and Cultivation: I Have Too Many Talents

Chapter 17 Casting a Rain Spell (Please continue reading)

The mystery was soon solved.

The guardian immortal master quickly came out to greet them.

"Master Shen Fu's presence is an honor to our humble abode! Ding Mingyan, the garrison cultivator of Hongcheng County, greets Master Shen Fu."

Shen Xuan subtly scanned Ding Mingyan with his divine sense and discovered that he was only at the second level of Qi Refining.

“Talisman Master Shen Xuan greets Fellow Daoist Ding. This is my wife, Ding Yuyao, and my father-in-law, Ding Yifan.”

"Ah! Lord Ding, you have such a fine son-in-law, why didn't you say so sooner!" Ding Mingyan immediately changed his expression.

"We've known each other for over a decade, how could you hide it from me!"

Shen Xuan said with a smile, "Fellow Daoist Ding, please don't blame your father-in-law. My wife and I were visiting our parents' home for the first time yesterday."

"That's true. In the secular world, in the mortal realm, it's not conducive to cultivation. How could Master Shen easily come down here?"

Upon entering the Taoist temple, Ding Mingyan had fine tea served to Shen Xuan and the others.

"The drought in Hongcheng County makes it our duty as guardian cultivators to perform rituals to pray for rain."

"However, that magistrate of Hongcheng County is truly despicable, only offering me a hundred taels of gold as a pretext."

"Three days later, Songjiang Prefecture will send officials to Hongcheng County to inspect the autumn harvest."

"I originally planned to wait until the county magistrate held me accountable before performing the ritual to pray for rain."

"Now that Master Shen is here, I will set up an altar and perform a rainmaking ritual tomorrow."

What was a difficult task in Ding Yifan's eyes, Ding Mingyan readily agreed to before Shen Xuan even had a chance to speak.

"Then thank you very much, Fellow Daoist Ding."

Shen Xuan handed over a high-quality [Concealing Breath Talisman] and a high-quality [Invisibility Talisman].

It is worth two spirit stones.

Ding Mingyan's eyes lit up, and he quickly accepted the gift with both hands, saying, "Master Shen, you're too kind. It's nothing to mention."

Upon returning, Hongcheng County posted a notice stating that the guardian deity had set up an altar and performed rituals to pray for rain for everyone.

The next day.

Ding Mingyan set up an altar on the mountaintop to perform a ritual, while Shen Xuan watched from the side.

With just one glance, Shen Xuan knew that what Ding Mingyan was using was the [Cloud and Rain Technique], which was commonly used by water-based cultivators in the cultivation world.

However, water magic cultivators use it to condense spiritual rain and cultivate spiritual plants.

Ding Mingyan said that it was only used to gather ordinary clouds and mist, which then turned into rain.

Rainwater without spiritual energy naturally lacks the vitality inherent in traditional water-based magic.

Shen Xuan watched for a while. Ding Mingyan cast the spell for half an hour, and about five millimeters of rain fell. His spiritual power was exhausted, and he was panting heavily.

"Fellow Daoist Li, let me give it a try!"

Shen Xuan had also learned the [Cloud and Rain Technique], but rarely used it.

At this moment.

But he felt a little itchy to do it.

"it is good."

Ding Mingyan quickly stepped aside.

Shen Xuan stood before the altar, recalling the incantation of the [Cloud and Rain Technique] in his mind.

He remembered that after he used it, spiritual rain fell within a radius of ten feet, nourishing the spiritual fields and increasing the yield of spiritual rice.

At this moment, the spiritual power within him is at least ten times that of back then!
I've also gained the [Water Control] talent.

The skill of "Cloud and Rain Technique" has progressed from beginner to proficient.

Shen Xuan activated the [Divine Treasure Ocean Technique], and the vast spiritual power within his body suddenly erupted, with the five elements rotating and surging like a boundless ocean.

[Talent: Water Control Mastery (3/400)]

[Cloud and Rain Technique: Proficient (28/200)]

On the mysterious jade talisman, ancient golden characters flickered and changed.

Shen Xuan made a hand seal, and the sky suddenly changed color, with dark clouds pressing down overhead, layer upon layer, more than ten times the size of Ding Mingyan's spell.

A thunderbolt flashed across the sky.

The sky seemed to be torn apart, a gale arose, and torrential rain poured down like a waterfall.

Ding Mingyan was instantly stunned and remained in a daze for a long time.

Is this a talisman master?

Why does the same [Cloud and Rain Technique] possess such immense power in the hands of Master Shen?
Its coverage area is dozens of times larger than his!
It directly envelops the entire Hongcheng County.

Half an hour later.

Ding Mingyan seemed to remember something. "Master Shen, that's enough! Enough rain! Stop gathering dark clouds. Otherwise, the drought will turn into a flood, which will be even more troublesome!"

"Oh."

Shen Xuan was still somewhat unsatisfied.

Just now, during the spellcasting, he felt that his [Water Control] skill had improved slightly.

[Talent: Water Control Mastery (6/400)]

After advancing to the mastery stage, the proficiency of the water control talent increases very slowly.

this day.

Hongcheng County was filled with revelry.

The torrential rain lasted for a day and a night, bringing down two inches of rain, which was more than enough to relieve the drought.

……

Ding Yifan and his wife looked at the visiting cards in front of them, feeling as if they were dreaming.

The owners of these visiting cards were either wealthy or powerful, and were the true rulers of Hongcheng County.

Even the county magistrate, who was seriously ill, suddenly recovered and personally went to apologize to Ding Yifan.

No sooner had the county magistrate left than the prefect of Songjiang Prefecture personally came to visit, showing concern and warmth.

Following this was the appointment letter for the magistrate of Hongcheng County.

Upon hearing that Master Shen had returned to Qinglong Bay with his wife, the Prefect was filled with regret.

"If your son-in-law is returning home, please inform me, Lord Ding."

"Your humble servant obeys!" Ding Yifan replied respectfully.

He knew in his heart that everything he had achieved today was because he had a good daughter and a good son-in-law!
……

After performing a rainmaking ritual at the top of the Taoist temple, Shen Xuan stayed at the Ding family's house for two days before setting off back with Ding Yuyao.

During this period, Ding Yuyao was constantly bothered by the noise from her brother, sister-in-law, sister, brother-in-law, and a large group of nephews and nieces.

Under the guise of building relationships, they openly and secretly asked her for elixirs, talismans, spirit stones, and so on.

Rumors circulate that Ding Yuyao was lucky; she married a powerful immortal master who granted her immortality, eternal youth, and countless elixirs and talismans.

The initial kinship slowly sours as relatives constantly make demands.

Spending too much time in the mundane world makes even breathing feel difficult.

My skin doesn't seem to be as smooth and delicate anymore.

Therefore, after some reflection, Ding Yuyao resolutely decided to return to Qinglongwan Market with her husband ahead of schedule.

This trip back to my parents' home, where I met my older siblings and elder brother, finally put an end to a long-held wish.

Ding Yuyao no longer longed for life in Hongcheng County.

Compared to Qinglong Bay Market, this place lacks spiritual energy and the sweet and delicious spiritual rice and monster meat.

Moreover, they age extremely quickly!
She hoped that she and her husband could live a harmonious and loving life together in Qinglongwan Market, growing old together in harmony.

……

"Thank you, Master Shen!" Old Liu, the coachman, thanked him repeatedly as he accepted a spirit stone.

"If Master Shen wants to go out, just give me your instructions."

"Okay. I'll look for you again next time I go out."

Shen Xuan was quite satisfied with Lao Liu's service.

He doesn't talk much, but he's familiar with the humanities and geography of the mundane world, making him a good guide.

As soon as I entered the house, Zhao Chunsheng rushed over.

"Master Shen, do you still have some of the exquisite [Rejuvenation Talisman] from last time?"

"Yes, there are some, but not many left."

Why didn't you make more?

"I just went back to my wife's parents' home with her."

"Hey! Master Shen, your premium [Rejuvenation Talisman] has gone up in price!"

It turned out that Zhao Chunsheng had taken some high-quality "Rejuvenation Charms" to sell.

Some demon hunters, while hunting demonic beasts, used Shen Xuan's exquisite [Rejuvenation Talisman] when they were injured and found it to be surprisingly effective.

They approached Zhao Chunsheng, specifically requesting to purchase this special water-based artifact, the "Rejuvenation Talisman."

"They used to use wood-based Rejuvenation Talismans. They only bought some water-based Rejuvenation Talismans because of me. I never expected them to be so effective!"

Zhao Chunsheng rubbed his hands together, as if he could see the glittering spirit stones beckoning to him.

(End of this chapter)