Immortality and Cultivation: I Have Too Many Talents

Chapter 46: Tensions Rise (Seeking Follow-up Reading)

In water, water-attribute demonic beasts have a significant advantage over cultivators.

Even water-based cultivators are no exception.

However, Shen Xuan is an exception.

[Water Control], [Critical Strike], [Iron Bones]!
With the support of numerous talents, the power of his [Condensing Water to Form a Edge Technique] increased tenfold!
Facing the oncoming water-repelling rhinoceros.

Shen Xuan spun the Emei Dagger in his hand and turned it around.

Two other azure-green ice dragons at the tips roared and shot out.

"disease!"

Time seemed to freeze.

The massive water-repelling rhinoceros instantly froze in place.

Its throat was deeply penetrated by a pair of Emei thorns.

The icy blades emanating from it pierced through the throat of the water-repelling rhinoceros, shattering its bones and meridians.

It was only a moment.

The water-repelling rhinoceros was then killed by Shen Xuan.

Divine light spread, and demonic power dimmed.

The water, split open from all sides, surged wildly in.

Shen Xuan quickly tapped his finger to seal the wound in the Water-Repelling Rhinoceros's throat.

This is the blood of a first-grade high-quality water-attribute demon beast that he desperately needs!

We absolutely cannot waste it!
At the same time, Shen Xuan used the [Water Control Technique].

Gently wrap the water-repelling rhinoceros.

Using the force of the water flow, it floats upwards.

In just over ten breaths.

The corpse of the water-repelling rhinoceros then appeared on the surface of the Longze River.

"Come here quickly!"

Shen Xuan, who sensed his teammates using the [Insight] skill, poked his head out and shouted at them.

When the group rushed over, they found the Water-Splitting Rhinoceros with its eyes closed and no sound coming from it, and they were all overjoyed.

Wen Zijian quickly summoned the flying boat.

A massive wave suddenly surged up.

However, Shen Xuan exerted his strength underwater, using the force of the water flow to pull the Water-Splitting Rhinoceros into the flying boat.

The immense force caused the airship to sink rapidly, nearly crashing into the Longze River.

Wen Zijian kept a straight face and gritted his teeth as he continuously cast spells and hand seals to stabilize the flying boat.

Shen Xuan leaped from the water onto the flying boat and opened his storage bag.

A huge fountain of blood erupted from the throat of the water-repelling rhinoceros.

Fortunately, Shen Xuan was prepared and used magic to collect the blood of the Water-Repelling Rhinoceros into his storage bag.

"That was close! We almost wasted it!"

Shen Xuan finally breathed a sigh of relief.

It wouldn't be difficult for him to kill the Water-Splitting Rhinoceros at the bottom of the Longze River.

The difficulty lies in not wasting the essence of the water-repelling rhinoceros's flesh and blood.

I just put away the storage bag filled with the blood of the water-repelling rhinoceros.

Shen Xuan's expression changed.

"somebody is coming!"

On the left and right sides ahead, a flying boat came flying through the air.

"Old Yu, Old Wei, what brings you two together?"

Zhao Chunsheng stood at the bow of the boat, greeting the two demon-hunting captains with a broad smile.

"You rabbit demon hunter, so what? You dare to steal our prey!"

Old Wei clearly has a fiery temper; he immediately characterized the incident upon arriving.

Zhao Chunsheng's face darkened.

"Fellow Daoist Wei, what do you mean by this? Are you perhaps planning to rob us outright?"

"You stole it again..."

Before Lao Wei could finish speaking, the demon hunter behind him covered his mouth.

"Fellow Daoist Zhao, impressive skill! Let's not beat around the bush, we also came for this Water-Repelling Rhinoceros, but you've gotten there first!" Old Yu said with a smile.

Zhao Chunsheng has not yet replied.

The sound of something cutting through the air rang out again behind them.

"We attacked first; they used underhanded tactics!"

Chen the Bald and his group of seven also arrived in a flying boat.

The three flying boats subtly surrounded Shen Xuan and his companions.

"I knew that rain was strange! It turns out a master was secretly casting a spell!"

Chen the Bald's gaze swept over everyone, finally settling on Shen Xuan.

They were all demon hunters making a living in Qinglong Bay Market, and they all knew each other's capabilities.

Clearly, Shen Xuan, this unfamiliar face, was the key figure for Zhao Chunsheng and his group to hunt down the Water-Splitting Rhinoceros.

Old Yu and the others were equally knowledgeable. He clasped his hands in greeting to Shen Xuan and asked, "Fellow Daoist, you look unfamiliar. May I ask who you are?"

Shen Xuan looked at Zhao Chunsheng.

This was the first time he had encountered such a situation.

Of course, I'm not afraid.

On the surface of the Longze River, let alone these demon hunters.

Even if it's a Foundation Establishment stage major repair, he can hold out for a while.

They were absolutely certain of escaping safely.

However, they might not be able to take care of their teammates like Zhao Chunsheng.

"You don't know him?"

Zhao Chunsheng looked incredulous.

"So that I may inform you, fellow Daoists, that this is Shen Xuan, the talisman master, brother-in-law of Ding Yijin, the Foundation Establishment cultivator of the Ding family, and a friend of Qin Yuehan and Lü Zhengying, Foundation Establishment elders of the Qingyun Sect, for sixty years!"

"You wouldn't want to steal our prey here and then kill us all to silence us, would you?"

Zhao Chunsheng slowly looked at the cultivators on the three flying boats.

"Even if we all perish here, can you guarantee that there won't be a traitor among you?"

The voice just fell.

Old Yu then smiled.

"Fellow Daoist Zhao, please don't joke! We are all fellow demon hunters, how could we do something like 'trampling on the path of cultivation'!"

"Master Shen, I have long admired your name. It is my great honor to meet you today! When we return to the market, I will host a banquet for you to make amends!"

Old Wei stamped his foot and said, "Fellow Daoist Yu, didn't we have an agreement? How could you..."

Old Yu's face darkened, and he interrupted him: "What did you agree to? Fellow Daoist Wei, with Master Shen Fu in front of you, don't say anything out of line!"

Those who knew what was going on whispered among themselves behind Lao Wei.

He was furious, but dared not retaliate; he simply glared fiercely at Zhao Chunsheng.

"Let's give Master Shen face today! Let's go!"

However, some people disagreed!

"Master Shen, you've just joined the demon-hunting team, and there are many rules you don't understand yet. I don't blame you!"

"Zhao Chunsheng, Wen Zijian, Shi Xiangdong, you three are all veteran demon hunters, what right do you have to steal our prey that we've already obtained!" Chen the Bald shouted loudly.

With Lao Yu and Lao Wei gone, he was left all alone.

According to the rules of Qinglong Bay Market, no fighting is allowed inside the market, and outside the market, everyone is left to their fate.

Zhao Chunsheng introduced Shen Xuan's identity.

They really couldn't do anything about Shen Xuan.

Not to mention the two Foundation Establishment elders of the Qingyun Sect.

Even Ding Yijin, the future head of the Ding family, is not someone they can afford to offend.

But just as they were about to get their prey, worth tens of thousands of spirit stones, they were ambushed and robbed.

Baldy Chen couldn't swallow this insult.

"What a joke! Monsters are born naturally and naturally. We hunted them with our own skills. What business is it of yours!"

"Just because you see it first, it's yours? There's no such thing as a free lunch!"

Zhao Chunsheng was completely unafraid.

When it comes to verbal skills, he's never been afraid of anyone.

"You secretly cast a spell, causing a torrential rain! Helping the Water-Repelling Rhinoceros break through our encirclement!"

"What a joke! What does it matter to us if it rains? If you want to rob us, just say so, and we'll take it!"

Old Yu and Old Wei backed out, leaving only Chen Tuzi and his group of seven, along with three wounded men. Zhao Chunsheng's tone hardened.

He was well aware of Shen Xuan's strength.

It is comparable to the peak of Qi Refining.

"Wait! Fellow Daoist Chen, please explain yourself clearly. I will bear witness."

Seeing that there was a chance for things to turn around, Chen the Bald briefly recounted what had just happened.

"I see!"

Old Yu asked, "Fellow Daoist Chen, did you see the cultivator casting the spell?"

Baldy Chen glanced at Shen Xuan and said hesitantly, "No."

"Is there any evidence to prove that the spell was cast by a cultivator from Fellow Daoist Zhao's side?"

"no!"

"However, they were the only ones nearby. They even deliberately blocked our way when we were chasing the Water-Splitting Rhinoceros!"

"If it wasn't them, then who else could it be!"

Zhao Chunsheng sneered, "We came for the water-repelling rhinoceros, so it's perfectly normal for us to go hunting when we see it!"

“From beginning to end, we haven’t laid a single hand on you!”

"They even kindly made way for us!"

"Since you know you can't win, retreat. On our way back to the market, we happened to run into the Water-Repelling Rhinoceros and snagged a great bargain!"

Old Yu shook his head.

"Alright. Let me speak the truth."

(End of this chapter)