Immortality and Cultivation: I Have Too Many Talents

Chapter 6: Mid-stage Qi Training (Seeking follow-up reading)

The days that followed proceeded as planned.

Cultivation, talisman making, and plundering the Silver Jade Fish's talent.

After getting enough rest, he and his wife, Ding Yuyao, practiced and tried various different forms of exercise.

Every time Shen Xuan went out to buy silver jade fish, he would use the [Concealing Breath Technique] to change his appearance.

At the market, he did not try to save money and traded with different fishmongers.

Like the [Concealing Breath Talisman], his skill in crafting [Invisibility Talismans] also steadily improved after he plundered the Silver Jade Fish's invisibility talent.

"What, Fellow Daoist Shen, are you studying the [Invisibility Talisman] again?"

As Shopkeeper Ding exchanged talismans and cinnabar for Shen Xuan and handed him spirit stones, he jokingly said...

In his opinion, Shen Xuan's skill in using the Concealing Breath Talisman was already mastered, so there was absolutely no need for him to study the Invisibility Talisman of the same grade.

"Having more skills is never a bad thing. Besides, when hunting in the wild, using [Concealment Talisman] and [Invisibility Talisman] together is more effective."

"That's right! Fellow Daoist Shen is very thoughtful!"

Shen Xuan sells 160 invisibility talismans every month, and stores the extras for later use.

He would go out once every ten days, changing his identity to buy silver jade fish, and secretly sell ordinary invisibility talismans along the way.

half year later.

In the training room.

The mysterious jade talisman emitted a golden light, enveloping the six or seven silver jade fish in front of the table.

Soon, all six or seven silver jade fish turned belly up, turning into a pile of dead flesh, devoid of any spiritual energy.

Shen Xuan stared intently at it.

On the mysterious jade talisman, the ancient gold characters changed once again.

[Talent: Stealth (Beginner) (2/100)]

【Daoyun: 82】

【Invisibility Talisman: Minor Success (12/800)】

Similar to when the previous user plundered the talent of concealing breath.

A surge of realization welled up in Shen Xuan's heart.

It transformed into an unnamed silver fish, changing its shape in the vast ocean, becoming one with the seawater, and completely transparent.

The seawater constantly changes color, and he also constantly changes color with the seawater, always remaining transparent.

Unless you look closely, you won't be able to detect its existence.

Shen Xuan opened his eyes and was overjoyed.

[Spiritual Root: Water 10/100]

What followed was a series of sudden whims.

Shen Xuan immediately understood; this was sensing an opportunity for a breakthrough!

He quickly took out two spirit stones, crushed them, and held them in his hands.

In the training room, wisps of spiritual energy emanated from his palms, condensing into a light mist, hazy and ethereal, like a fairyland.

At this moment, Shen Xuan sat cross-legged, his hands forming a mudra, his palms facing upwards.

His eyes were slightly closed, his mind was clear, and he was surrounded by wisps of spiritual energy.

Whether this breakthrough succeeds or fails will determine his future path!
Success means reaching the mid-stage of Qi Refining and shedding the status of a bottom-tier cultivator; failure means...

If you fail, you'll be stuck in the early Qi Refining stage for life, forever languishing at the bottom of the cultivation world!
Shen Xuan focused his mind and guided his spiritual energy to circulate throughout his meridians.

The immense spiritual power mobilized by the [Divine Treasure Ocean Technique] suddenly erupted, originating from the dantian, with the five elements rotating, surging like a vast ocean.

Finally, we reached a critical point.

boom!
It sounded like thunder, yet remained completely silent.

The shackles have been broken.

Every part of his body, every bone and muscle, seemed to be jumping and cheering, possessing inexhaustible strength.

Shen Xuan slowly opened his eyes.

at this time.

His aura suddenly surged.

After breaking through to the fourth level of Qi Refining, my spiritual power increased by a full 30%!

He could feel the spiritual energy within his body, like a vast ocean, circulating endlessly and continuously along his internal organs.

The body seemed to undergo a qualitative transformation, with the dantian, internal organs, meridians, bones, muscles, nerves, and so on all being strengthened.

As Shen Xuan carefully observed the changes within himself, he felt a surge of joy that brought tears to his eyes.

"After forty years of cultivation, and now past sixty, I have finally entered the mid-stage of Qi Refining!"

The fourth level of Qi Refining is the threshold for the middle stage of Qi Refining.

He's 61 years old!

After more than forty years of suffering, we finally see a glimmer of hope!
Shen Xuan stabilized his spiritual energy slightly.

She got up, left the training room, and went to the inner courtyard. Ding Yuyao was practicing the "Jade Maiden True Scripture." Wearing only a tight-fitting bodysuit, her figure was graceful, and she was making various soft movements, which aroused people's imaginations.

At seventeen, nourished by the abundant spiritual rice and demon beast meat, she seemed to be developing again. Her snow-white skin glowed with a rosy hue, and her figure was curvaceous and alluring, exuding a captivating lightness and gentleness.

Shen Xuan walked straight over.

"My lord, I haven't finished practicing yet!"

"I'll teach you!"

The next morning.

Shen Xuan's excitement gradually subsided.

He glanced at his sweet little wife, who was fast asleep.

Ding Yuyao was fast asleep, a faint smile on her lips.

Within the mysterious jade talisman.

【Shouyuan: 61/112】

[Cultivation Technique: Mastery of the Divine Hidden Ocean Technique (2/400)]

[Realm Level: Qi Refining Level 4: 1/100]

[Divine Treasure Ocean Skill] has broken through to the mastery stage.

As one's cultivation level increases, their lifespan also increases by four years.

Generally speaking, a cultivator's lifespan is closely related to their cultivation level.

Ordinary cultivators have a lifespan of 120 years at the Qi Refining stage, 240 years at the Foundation Establishment stage, and 500 years at the Core Formation stage.

Of course, lifespan cannot be generalized depending on the specific cultivation method used.

Overall, there will be some discrepancies, but the error will not be too large.

Some cultivators in the Qi Refining stage can live up to 150 years.

However, the number is extremely small.

"It seems I am destined for a long life!" Shen Xuan thought to himself.

Judging from the lifespan shown on the mysterious jade talisman, if he successfully cultivates to the point of perfect Qi Refining, he will definitely be over 130 years old.

After breaking through the fourth level of Qi Refining, one's talisman-making skills can be further improved, naturally leading to becoming a mid-grade talisman master.

The ability to earn spirit stones has been greatly enhanced.

Even more powerful than a demon hunter in the late stage of Qi Refining!
"Stay calm, don't be reckless!" Shen Xuan reminded himself silently.

Get up quietly.

He went to the practice room.

Continue your practice to stabilize your body's energy.

He stayed at home for more than ten days to consolidate his mid-stage Qi Refining realm.

[Talent: Mastery of Concealing Breath (28/400)]

At this time, after more than half a year of practice, his [Breath Concealment Technique] had reached the proficiency stage.

Shen Xuan used the [Concealing Breath Technique] to disguise his aura as that of a Qi Refining Level 3 cultivator.

Among cultivators, the cultivation level is usually judged by divine sense and aura.

With Shen Xuan's mastery of the [Concealing Breath Technique], ordinary Qi Refining stage cultivators would not be able to see through his disguise.

As for Foundation Establishment cultivators...

In the entire Qinglong Bay market, there are only a handful of foundation builders and repairmen, fewer than five in number.

Moreover, they all reside in the spiritually rich core area of ​​Qinglong Bay, living a secluded life.

After making all the preparations, Shen Xuan went out again, carrying the [Invisibility Talisman] he had made, and arrived at the Ding family's shop.

"Fellow Daoist Shen has arrived!" Shopkeeper Ding greeted him with a smile.

Every ten days, Shen Xuan would come to the Ding family's shop to sell talismans and exchange them for talisman-making materials and a small amount of spirit stones, which became a routine.

As Shen Xuan's talisman-making skills improved day by day, Shopkeeper Ding's attitude towards him became more and more sincere.

Shen Xuan took out sixty [Invisibility Talismans] from his storage bag, ten of which were of high quality.

"Replace them all with spirit stones."

"Ah! Fellow Daoist Shen isn't exchanging for the [Invisibility Talisman] materials?"

"Take a break for now."

"Ok."

Shopkeeper Ding handed over fourteen spirit stones.

"What would you like to buy?"

The shopkeeper couldn't bear to see customers take spirit stones home.

Do you have any Spirit Explosion Pills?

(End of this chapter)