Immortality and Cultivation: I Have Too Many Talents

Chapter 262 Old Friend (Please Subscribe)

The average lifespan of an ordinary Qi Refining cultivator is around 120 years.

When Zhao Chunsheng was young, he worked as a demon hunter.

He suffered several injuries, which affected his lifespan.

At this time, Zhao Chunsheng's cultivation level was only at the seventh level of Qi Refining.

Clearly, his body was decaying, and his cultivation level was beginning to decline.

"I can live for another ten years or so."

Shen Xuan watched for a while, then shook his head, pondering to himself.

He couldn't see a trace of disappointment in Zhao Chunsheng.

He was in good spirits, with a rosy complexion and a rather loud voice.

Sipping spiritual tea, they chatted and played cards with a group of equally aged cultivators.

While playing cards, he boasted about the glorious history of fighting alongside Shen Xuan.

Hunting demonic beasts, killing cultivators undergoing tribulations, intimidating fellow cultivators, and so on.

The old monks who played cards with him had great respect for Zhao Chunsheng.

His eyes occasionally revealed a hint of envy.

With such a close friend who is at the Foundation Establishment stage of a sect, no one in Yunyuan Immortal City would dare to bully him.

His cultivation-themed general store grew larger and larger.

Any cultivators who dared to cause trouble in the shop were ruthlessly locked up and taken back by the Immortal City Enforcement Team.

This also indirectly confirms that Zhao Chunsheng does indeed have a very capable friend.

His two sons were well-educated.

They all became top-grade alchemists and top-grade artifact makers.

Within the sect, they are insignificant.

But among independent cultivators, this is a remarkable achievement.

This is enough for them to survive in Yunyuan Immortal City, with no worries about food or clothing.

Shen Xuan hid in the crowd and watched silently for a while.

Suddenly, he lost the desire to go forward and meet them.

Zhao Chunsheng is living a good life, there's no need to see him again.

Aside from reminiscing about the past, they had nothing in common to talk about anymore.

The two will never cross paths again.

There is a huge gap between Qi Refining cultivators and Foundation Establishment cultivators, their statuses are worlds apart.

They were about to leave.

An old woman rushed over.

"Old man, stop playing cards! Someone's looking for you!"

It was Jiang Yingxue.

However, he had aged so much that Shen Xuan could hardly recognize him.

Shen Xuan turned around and disappeared into the crowd.

At this moment, Jiang Yingxue suddenly stopped.

She stared blankly at the disappearing figure, somewhat dazed.

"Old woman, what are you daydreaming about?"

"I think I saw Master Shen!"

Zhao Chunsheng followed Jiang Yingxue's gaze.

Got nothing.

"What nonsense are you spouting in broad daylight!"

“Master Shen, you’re a big shot these days, always so busy. What are you doing here?”

Jiang Yingxue sighed, "Yes. Master Shen is a big shot now. I wonder how Sister Yuyao is doing!"

"Who's looking for me?"

"Oh! Captain Cheng from the enforcement team. He caught the petty thief who stole from our shop!"

"Then hurry back!"

……

Shen Xuan wandered aimlessly through the Cloud Abyss Immortal City.

There's an indescribable sense of comfort when traveling alone.

My soul felt as if it had been cleansed.

Many things drift away gently.

If there is nothing to worry about, it is a good time in the world.

At this point, he would not go to see Xia Muqing.

They gather because of a connection, and they disperse when that connection ends.

Former teammates, who shared life and death, eventually went their separate ways and never met again.

No one can accompany you for a lifetime.

If he can't even get his wife, how can he expect to get his friends?

Shen Xuan closed his eyes and took a deep breath.

Life between heaven and earth is like a fleeting moment, gone in an instant.

Some things, you should do if you want to.

Shen Xuan made up his mind and strode towards Tianxiang Pavilion.

Having come all this way to Yunyuan Immortal City, there's no reason not to treat myself well.

Even if you don't participate in the action yourself, it's still good to see it for yourself.

The fairies at Tianxiang Pavilion dance quite beautifully.

They were all tall and slender, with prominent breasts and buttocks, jumping and hopping around.

Her graceful dance moves, long, white legs, pert buttocks, and full breasts evoked all sorts of fantasies.

The experience was great.

No wonder someone wants to support a song and dance troupe!
Shen Xuan stayed at Tianxiang Pavilion until the early hours of the morning.

He reluctantly got up and left only after the dance performance ended and the solo battle segment began.

……

The following day, Shen Xuan left the sect's inn and visited Tang Renhao and Zhu Jintang.

These two could barely be considered friends.

Over the years, we have cooperated with each other, each getting what we needed, and no unpleasant things have happened.

Shen Xuan arrived at Tang Renhao's residence.

Upon receiving Shen Xuan's visiting card, Tang Renhao personally greeted him.

Quickly set up a banquet and invite Zhu Jintang to join in.

Shen Xuan and the two of them had known each other for over thirty years and were very familiar with each other.

Today, Tang Renhao and Zhu Jintang, both at the mid-stage of Foundation Establishment, showed great respect for Shen Xuan.

"Master Shen is about to break through, isn't he?"

"It will only take three or four years."

"When Zhu broke through..."

Zhu Jintang broke through to the mid-stage of Foundation Establishment a few years ago.

He briefly recounted his experiences and insights during his breakthrough.

Tang Renhao added a few words at the opportune moment.

Shen Xuan listened quietly.

He is confident in breaking through to the mid-stage of Foundation Establishment.

The experiences and insights of Zhu Jintang and Tang Renhao were of little use to him.

However, the two of them are so concerned.

Shen Xuan naturally wouldn't refuse.

Shen Xuan knew that Tang Renhao and Zhu Jintang were trying to curry favor with him.

Soon, Zhu Jintang finished speaking and gave Shen Xuan a self-deprecating smile.

"I am but a recluse, ignorant of the immensity of heaven and earth, speaking and expounding the Dharma in front of Master Shen Fu. Please forgive my presumption."

Shen Xuan laughed and said, "Fellow Daoist Zhu, why belittle yourself? With your abilities, advancing to the late Foundation Establishment stage is a piece of cake!"

This is not a compliment.

Zhu Jintang and Tang Renhao, although demon hunters, have also been injured.

However, both of them had intact foundations, pure spiritual power, and resolute personalities.

As long as the financial resources are sufficient, advancing to the later stages of Foundation Establishment should not be a problem in the future.

Hearing Shen Xuan's praise, Zhu Jintang was secretly pleased. "Thank you for your kind words, Master Shen! May I ask if Master Shen has any further insights?"

Shen Xuan smiled slightly.

All three were water-based cultivators, and their experiences in cultivation were often similar and mutually reinforcing.

He appropriately shared some of his experiences and insights from practicing the "Divine Treasure Ocean Technique".

"The body is like the vast ocean, the internal organs are like the five elements, constantly circulating and endlessly..."

Tang Fuhao and Zhu Jintang listened with rapt attention.

They were all originally independent cultivators.

After going through countless hardships, he cultivated to the mid-stage of Foundation Establishment.

Its original technique is of far inferior quality to the [Divine Treasure Ocean Technique].

Both being water-based martial arts techniques, they offer valuable insights.

The two listened attentively, occasionally revealing expressions of sudden understanding.

Shen Xuan's experiences and insights were quite instructive for their cultivation.

After a stick of incense.

Shen Xuan stopped.

"I'm just showing off my limited skills before an expert; please don't laugh at me, fellow Daoists!"

"Not at all! I've learned a great deal!"

"Master Shen, you're too kind!"

Tang Renhao and Zhu Jintang exchanged a glance, their attitude towards Shen Xuan becoming even more respectful.

The difference in status between a master disciple from a major sect and a rogue demon hunter is vast.

It's quite rare for Shen Xuan to treat them this way.

"By the way, are there any high-grade second-tier water demons in the sea area near Cloud Abyss Immortal City?"

The second-tier mid-grade water demons in the nearby sea area were wiped out by Shen Xuan a few years ago.

“Master Shen, be careful! This is a second-tier high-grade water demon with a powerful physique and formidable innate skills. It will be difficult to deal with in the deep sea.”

Tang Renhao advised.

"Fellow Daoist Tang has misunderstood. I will collect the materials for now and will not act rashly. We can discuss it again when the opportunity arises."

"Master Shen, please wait a moment!"

Tang Renhao left.

When he returned, he had an information jade slip in his hand.

"A second-tier high-grade water demon with extraordinary strength. All the information here is hearsay and cannot be confirmed."

"Thank you, Fellow Daoist Tang."

Shen Xuan took the information jade slip and scanned it briefly with his divine sense.

It contains information about four second-tier high-grade water monsters in the nearby sea area.

Most of it is hearsay.

There is only one, and its activity area is certain.

Some monks survived by coming out of its mouth.

Shen Xuan carefully put away the information jade slip.

The three continued to drink and chat happily.

Shen Xuan asked about his former teammate Wen Zijian.

This is a mutual friend of his and Tang Renhao.

"Fellow Daoist Wen? We used to exchange letters a few years ago, but it's been less frequent lately."

Tang Renhao told Shen Xuan that after Wen Zijian established his foundation, he first went to live in a celestial city near a Golden Spirit Qi Daoist temple.

Then he entered a cultivation family as a worshipper.

Later, he joined a small sect and became an elder.

In their conversation, Tang Renhao and Zhu Jintang expressed their envy of Wen Zijian's circumstances.

For a rogue cultivator to become an offering to a cultivation family is already quite good.

Wen Zijian was actually able to join a sect.

The status of a sect elder is much higher than that of a rogue cultivator.

Before parting, Tang Renhao and Zhu Jintang repeatedly thanked Shen Xuan.

Shen Xuan politely returned the greeting.

His purpose in meeting the two was to gather information about the water demon.

Preaching and expounding the Dharma are merely things that happen naturally.

It is not easy for a lone practitioner to cultivate themselves.

If you just lie flat, that's fine.

Unfortunately, both Tang Renhao and Zhu Jintang were people of strong will.

If I want to break through to the late stage of Foundation Establishment in the future, with Shen Xuan's guidance, I can avoid many detours.

Second-tier cultivation spiritual items are strictly controlled by the sect.

As long as it's not too valuable and the sect has explicit rules against sharing it, Shen Xuan can help purchase other cultivation spiritual items, pills, talismans, artifacts, and arrays.

At this time, Shen Xuan had already become a member of the sect of both Tang Fuhao and Zhu Jintang.

Even in Cloud Abyss Immortal City, the two of them could still benefit greatly.

……

After saying goodbye to Tang Fuhao and Zhu Jintang.

Shen Xuan returned to the sect's inn to rest.

Sure enough, Ruan Siting sent someone to deliver an invitation, asking him to meet the next day.

The next day.

The backyard of Ruan Siting's residence.

Shen Xuan used the [Water Spirit Condensation Technique].

One after another, dark, ethereal fish leaped from his body, joyful and light, moving with lightning speed, lifelike and vivid.

Soon, Shen Xuan was surrounded by a dense swarm of dark spirit fish, numbering at least a hundred.

Ruan Siting was dumbfounded.

The "Water Spirit Condensation Technique" is a technique of the Azure Water Sect.

Back then, Shen Xuan bought it from him.

Yes, I even gave him a discount!

Ruan Siting thought to himself.

He has spent far more time cultivating the [Water Spirit Condensation Technique] than Shen Xuan.

Now, we've encountered a bottleneck and stagnated.

"Brother Shen, have you mastered the [Water Spirit Condensation Technique]?"

Shen Xuan smiled slightly: "Just lucky."

Ruan Siting was too lazy to complain.

He had long known that Shen Xuan's talent in water-based magic was monstrous.

If he hadn't been too old back then, he would have already invited Shen Xuan to join the sect.

"Brother Shen, let me see the power of these dark spirit fish."

"it is good!"

Shen Xuan's divine sense stirred slightly.

One by one, the dark spirit fish transformed into layers of azure light spirit walls, standing before the two.

In the blink of an eye, dozens of them were erected.

Ruan Siting unleashed the [Condensing Water to Transform into Edge Technique].

A sharp water blade shot towards the Azure Light Spirit Wall.

Unfortunately, it could only break through three layers of the azure light barrier before it was unable to disperse.

"Brother Shen, this is too powerful!"

Ruan Siting's eyes were full of envy.

His "Condensing Water to Transform into Edge Technique" has been perfected.

Originally, I was still having wild thoughts, thinking that Shen Xuan had conjured up too many dark spirit fish.

Isn't it a bit flashy but impractical?
The result was a huge surprise to him!

"The defense is very strong, but I wonder about the attack power?"

A smile appeared in Shen Xuan's eyes.

"Fellow Daoist Ruan, would you like to give it a try?"

(End of this chapter)