Immortality and Cultivation: I Have Too Many Talents

Chapter 36 Foundation Establishment Celebration (Please continue reading)

News of Ding Yijin's foundation-building celebration spread throughout the surrounding area with the help of the Ding family.

At this time, no one cared about the rumors that Ding Yisi had stolen the Foundation Building Pill.

All that everyone knows is that the Ding family has a successor, and a new foundation-building project has been launched.

The Ding family publicized that Ding Yijin was exceptionally intelligent, virtuous, talented, and respectful to scholars and virtuous people, and thus smoothly succeeded as the head of the family.

Of course, there was some noise mixed in with the rumors of Ding Yijin's praise.

Rumors suggest that Ding Yijin's success in achieving Foundation Establishment was due not only to his personal efforts but also to the support of his entire Ding family.

There are also rumors that Ding Yijin has mediocre talent, his Dao foundation is of low grade, and his future is worrying.

Shen Xuan didn't care about this.

He only needs the Ding family to be stable for seven or eight years.

Before the Ding family patriarch reaches the end of his life, he will break through to the late stage of Qi Refining and gain a certain ability to protect himself. He will then try to find a way to leave Qinglong Bay Market with his wife.

The immortal city in the East Sea is the most suitable place for him to cultivate.

On the day of the celebration, the Ding family patriarch personally presided over the event.

The head of the Ding family greeted the distinguished guests who came to celebrate at the entrance of Juxianlou.

Those holding VIP invitations are representatives of nearby cultivation families, well-known cultivators at or above the late stage of Qi Refining, and alchemists, weapon makers, and talisman masters of intermediate or higher grade.

The Zhao family of Zifeng Mountain, the He family of Wohu Ridge, and the Tao family of Wanzhulin all sent Foundation Establishment cultivators to participate.

Today, Qinglongwan Market is much more lively than usual.

Shen Xuan, accompanied by the meticulously dressed Ding Yuyao, arrived at the entrance of Juxianlou.

"Talisman Master Shen Xuan presents ten exquisite [Rejuvenation Talismans] as a congratulatory gift!"

As soon as the Ding family member in charge of reception finished calling out, the Ding family head greeted him with a beaming smile.

"Master Shen, please come in quickly!"

As the head of a Foundation Establishment family, Patriarch Ding personally welcomed Shen Xuan, which was a great honor for him.

"Master Ding, please continue with your work. My wife and I will go in on our own!" Shen Xuan said, flattered.

"Hehe, this must be Yuyao! We're family, don't be so formal!"

The head of the Ding family smiled and beckoned, and a young member of the Ding family in brocade robes of considerable status stepped forward.

"Seventh Brother, this is Master Shen, your elder brother's good friend. You personally escort him in, and don't neglect him!"

"Yes. Please have Master Shen come in with Yixuan!"

Seeing the attitude of the Ding family head towards Shen Xuan, the nearby cultivators couldn't help but be surprised.

He was merely a mid-stage Qi Refining cultivator, and even if he was a mid-grade talisman master, he wouldn't be worthy of such high regard from Patriarch Ding!
Shen Xuan also vaguely sensed that behind the Ding family head's smile was not just simple politeness.

Could it be that the Ding family head was so enthusiastic...?

Shen Xuan followed Ding Yixuan into the VIP room.

Sure enough, as soon as they entered, they sensed a familiar and powerful aura.

Without thinking twice, Shen Xuan blurted out, "Princess, what brings you here!"

Seated in the head seat of the private room, dressed in snow-white robes, with a beautiful face exuding authority, was none other than Qin Yuehan, the newly promoted Foundation Establishment Elder of the Qingyun Sect.

Shen Xuan quickly realized that he had lost his composure.

Inside the private room, besides Qin Yuehan, there were also the Ding family patriarch, Ding Yijin, and three Foundation Establishment cultivators whom I didn't recognize.

"Master Shen, please take a seat. Fairy Qin has come in person, and you're so late! You deserve to be punished!"

Ding Yijin came over with a beaming smile to smooth things over.

"Seventh Brother, take Sister Yuyao to the women of the family."

"Yes."

Seeing her husband nod slightly, Ding Yuyao obediently followed Ding Yixuan out.

"Wait!"

Qin Yuehan got up from her seat and went to Ding Yuyao.

He looked Ding Yuyao over several times and nodded.

"Sister-in-law, I'm Shen Xuan's classmate and good friend. Has he ever mentioned me to you?"

“When the Master passed away, my husband mentioned it once. He had studied in the secular world and had six close friends. However, my husband did not mention their specific names or deeds.”

"My name is Qin Yuehan, an elder of the Qingyun Sect. Since this is our first meeting, I'm giving this bracelet to you as a gift."

Qin Yuehan took off the purple jade bracelet from her wrist and put it into Ding Yuyao's hand.

"Fairy Qin, this is far too precious!"

The bracelet on the body of the Foundation Establishment cultivator was quite valuable.

Shen Xuan instinctively refused.

"This bracelet is called the Purple Jade Sword Heart Bracelet. It contains my nine sword intents, which can be activated as long as one cultivates true qi."

Under Ding Yuyao's beautiful gaze, Shen Xuan nodded slightly, indicating that he would accept it.

"Thank you for the treasure, Fairy Qin! May you be blessed with good fortune!"

Ding Yuyao happily accepted the Purple Jade Sword Heart Bracelet and bowed deeply in a gesture of respect.

She had no idea how valuable the bracelet was.

Women are naturally drawn to these beautiful, sparkling pieces of jewelry.

After Ding Yuyao left.

Ding Yijin introduced the guests to Shen Xuan one by one: Zhao Tianxing from Zifeng Mountain, He Zhongchang from Wohu Ridge, and Tao Xingde from Wanzhulin.

They were all heads of cultivation families, at the Foundation Establishment stage.

Shen Xuan respectfully clasped his hands in a gesture of respect.

The difference between Foundation Establishment and Qi Refining is like heaven and earth.

Shen Xuan was able to sit in this seat entirely because of Qin Yuehan.

Everyone present was fully aware of this.

Everyone returned to their seats.

Fine wine and delicacies were served one by one.

Shen Xuan sipped the spirit wine, observing secretly.

He discovered that Qin Yuehan had only tasted a little of the spiritual fruit, while the delicacies on the table remained untouched.

He possesses a calm and composed demeanor, commanding respect without anger.

He already exudes the aura of someone in a superior position.

The five Foundation Establishment cultivators present all treated him with utmost respect.

Disciples of sects naturally hold a higher status than those from cultivation families.

Shen Xuan deeply understood this difference in status.

After all, he was a rogue cultivator who was not even as good as a cultivation family.

At the banquet, Qin Yuehan was aloof and never took the initiative to greet others.

Only the five Foundation Establishment cultivators present were allowed to raise their glasses and toast her.

Qin Yuehan sat for the time it takes for an incense stick to burn before bidding farewell to the Ding family patriarch.

"Shen Xuan, please see me off!"

……

Outside Qinglongwan Market.

Shen Xuan followed Qin Yuehan, walking silently along the way.

Their figures intertwined and entangled from time to time.

Qin Yuehan stopped in her tracks beneath a thousand-year-old tree.

"Shen Xuan, has your spiritual root improved?"

Shen Xuan was startled.

Clearly, Qin Yuehan had seen through his cultivation level.

The Concealing Breath Technique at the minor completion stage cannot fool the spiritual sense detection of a Foundation Establishment cultivator.

After thinking it over, Shen Xuan told him frankly.

"I have obtained a secret technique that can improve one's spiritual root aptitude."

"Can it be upgraded to the mid-grade?"

"It should work."

"That's good."

Qin Yuehan gazed at the distant white clouds, as if she were talking to herself.

"To establish a foundation, one must have at least a mid-grade spiritual root."

She turned around and smiled at Shen Xuan.

"It's been two years since I last saw you, and your cultivation level has improved quite a bit."

"Thanks to Fairy Qin, the Ding family has been very kind to me."

Qin Yuehan slowly approached Shen Xuan, and a faint fragrance wafted towards her.

A pair of pretty eyes fell on Shen Xuan's face, a hint of doubt flashing across them.

After a long pause, she finally spoke, "My sister-in-law is doing well. Keep the purple jade sword heart bracelet I gave her safe. It could save your lives in a critical moment."

Shen Xuan pondered for a moment and said, "Fairy Qin, I am not the seventeen-year-old boy you imagine. I am sixty-seven years old this year."

"I know."

Qin Yuehan said slowly, "Fifty years have passed in a dream! Only today do I realize who I am!"

“Shen Xuan, your aptitude is average, but your Dao heart is firm. If you can raise your spiritual root to the middle grade, you may still have hope of establishing your foundation.”

Even so, Qin Yuehan still felt regretful.

After all, Shen Xuan is too old.

If I could obtain the secret technique to improve my aptitude earlier and join a sect, I might be able to stand shoulder to shoulder with her.

Now, one wrong step leads to another.

"Thank you for your kind words, Fairy Qin."

Shen Xuan smiled.

He could only appreciate Qin Yuehan's good intentions.

"I'm leaving. Keep in touch, and write to me if you need anything."

Qin Yuehan raised the cloud handkerchief, mounted it, and sped away.

Shen Xuan was left alone, strolling back to the market in the twilight.

(End of this chapter)