Immortality and Cultivation: I Have Too Many Talents

Chapter 648 Fire Dragon Dances (Seeking Subscriptions)

Shen Xuan looked at Yang Huofeng, who was unleashing the Crimson Cloud Flame, and after thinking about it carefully, he felt it was only natural.

After advancing to the Foundation Establishment Realm, Yang Huofeng activated the power of her phoenix bloodline, and her ability to absorb and utilize the spiritual fire of heaven and earth was no less than that of Shen Xuan.

Shen Xuan's power stemmed from the mysterious jade talisman, the nine-colored lotus, the Nirvana Phoenix Body, years of arduous cultivation, and the refinement of three rare spiritual flames of heaven and earth.

Yang Huofeng, on the other hand, acted more on instinct.

"This growth rate..."

Shen Xuan pondered for a moment.

Yang Huofeng's talent and potential far exceeded his imagination.

Yang Huofeng's fire-controlling skills seem to be innate.

You can master and use various tips and tricks with ease after just a few practice sessions.

The power of the Crimson Cloud Elemental Fire was brought to its fullest extent.

Is this the racial talent of the human race in the spirit world?

The world of cultivation is full of wonders.

Therefore, it seems that as long as resources keep up.

After cultivating for fifty or sixty years, Yang Huofeng was able to condense her inner elixir.

It can even be done a little earlier.

……

The cave dwelling of the True Man Ming Shen.

The meeting hall.

The twelve disciples in charge of Foundation Establishment took their seats one after another.

Master Mingshen arrived in haste.

Everyone stood up and saluted.

"No gift."

Master Ming Shen pressed down on his palm.

"From now on, Zhong Suming and Zeng Yuyuan will take the lead in managing the affairs of Flame Island. You can discuss and decide on your own without waiting for my decision. Report back to me afterward."

"I have other matters to attend to. You may continue your meeting and discussion."

After saying that, Master Mingshen left in a hurry.

The twelve disciples in charge of Foundation Establishment were left behind, looking at each other in bewilderment.

half an hour.

Zhong Suming said, "Alright, Master has left. Let's all sit down and discuss matters."

After the meeting, everyone left.

Zhong Suming said to Zeng Yuyuan, "Junior Sister Zeng, let's talk alone."

Zeng Yuyuan sat down happily.

Both of them are direct disciples of Master Ming Shen, and they have known each other for many years, so their relationship is quite special.

Zeng Yuyuan understood that Zhong Suming had something to discuss with her.

really.

As soon as Zhong Suming opened his mouth, he mentioned Chixia Peak.

"During the meeting just now, I calculated that the expenditures on Flame Island have exceeded the planned amount again."

Zhong Suming asked curiously, "There's a lot of talk outside that Junior Sister Yang has successfully established her foundation, her cultivation level has skyrocketed, and her progress in cultivation is incredibly rapid. Is that really true?"

Zeng Yuyuan thought for a moment and said, "Senior Brother Zhong, Junior Sister Yang has indeed reached the Foundation Establishment stage. She is exceptionally talented and is currently cultivating diligently."

“Junior Sister Zeng, I have no objection to Master’s support for Junior Sister Yang. Junior Sister Yang has just established her foundation, so it is normal for Master to give her more guidance and invest more resources.”

On the bill, Chixia Peak took away many rare fire-attribute spiritual items.

Because it was specially approved by Master Mingshen, no one dared to make any unwarranted comments.

"What does Senior Brother Zhong want to say?"

Zeng Yuyuan noticed a hint of helplessness in Zhong Suming's tone.

"Let's leave Junior Sister Yang aside for now. As for Junior Brother Shen Haoming, he has been at the Foundation Establishment stage for many years and enjoys the best treatment on Flame Island. He should contribute his efforts."

"He must have at least one or two of these, like pills, talismans, arrays, artifacts, and plants."

Zhong Suming met Zeng Yuyuan's gaze and said frankly, "I want to see Junior Brother Shen and ask him to take on some sect missions to help ease some of the financial burden."

"I'm afraid he'll misunderstand, so I'd like to ask Junior Sister Zeng to come along. As for the sect mission, it would be best if Junior Sister Zeng brought it up."

Zeng Yuyuan tilted her head and thought for a moment.

Zhong Suming's statement is well-founded.

All the Foundation Establishment disciples on Flame Island took on some sect tasks.

Junior Brother Shen Haoming has always been an exception, which doesn't seem to be good either.

"Then, shall we go and see Junior Brother Shen together?"

……

Crimson Cloud Peak, Cave Abode.

Outer reception room.

Shen Xuan greeted Zhong Suming and Zeng Yuyuan with a smile.

Yang Yunfan served the spirit tea and then withdrew.

It was just ordinary second-tier spiritual tea, which Shen Xuan had Yang Yunfan purchase at the market.

Zhong Suming took a sip, then put down his teacup and asked, "Junior Brother Shen, is Master here?"

Shen Xuan smiled and said, "Senior Uncle Ming Shen is instructing Junior Sister Yang. Senior Brother Zhong, would you like me to inform Senior Uncle Ming Shen?"

"No need. We're here to see Junior Brother Shen."

Zhong Suming looked at Zeng Yuyuan.

Zeng Yuyuan laughed heartily: "Junior Brother Shen, you are a secret disciple of Master Yuan Huo. Besides fire magic, you have also studied one or two other cultivation techniques such as alchemy, talisman making, array formation, artifact making, and plant cultivation?"

Generally speaking, Foundation Establishment cultivators usually cultivate another cultivation skill to earn spirit stones and make up for the losses in their cultivation.

The same applies to disciples of sects.

Like Master Shen Xuan, the Lone Peak True Person, those who are not skilled in cultivation techniques are only female cultivators from sects and aristocratic families.

Shen Xuan quickly realized the two men's purpose.

Faced with Zeng Yuyuan's probing, he frankly said, "I am somewhat interested in the art of talismans."

Upon hearing Shen Xuan's words, both Zhong Suming and Zeng Yuyuan were taken aback.

Shen Xuan did not say that he was good at drawing talismans.

Instead, he was interested in drawing symbols.

That doesn't seem quite right.

Shen Xuan continued, "Senior Brother Zhong, Senior Sister Zeng, what talisman is used in the largest quantity in the talisman-making tasks assigned by the Fire Cloud Sect?"

"The most widely used is the Fire Dragon Talisman. It is a mid-grade second-tier fire attribute talisman. Once activated, it can conjure a fire dragon to attack the enemy."

Zeng Yuyuan explained.

Shen Xuan nodded.

"In previous years, I had been cultivating diligently and was fortunate enough to break through to the mid-Foundation Establishment stage. Only then did I obey my master's orders and come to seek out my senior uncle Ming Shen. I did not have time to cultivate the way of talismans."

"Senior Brother Zhong and Senior Sister Zeng have arrived at the right time. Please help me purchase the Fire Dragon Talisman inheritance, the corresponding talisman brush, cinnabar talisman skin, and so on."

"After I improve my Fire Dragon Talisman skills, I can relieve some of the pressure on the sect."

Shen Xuan said with a smile.

"This……"

Zeng Yuyuan looked at Zhong Suming.

Their eyes were filled with confusion.

Junior Brother Shen Haoming seems to have taken the art of talismans too lightly.

However, both of them were shrewd and calculating.

Of course, they wouldn't point it out to his face.

Shen Haoming is a secret disciple of Master Yuanhuo. If he has some skills, he can quickly master the art of talismans.

Since he was willing to contribute to the sect, neither of them would refuse him outright.

"Junior Brother Shen, leave this matter to Yu Yuan. If you have any questions about making talismans, feel free to ask me."

Zeng Yuyuan said with a hint of pride, "Yuyuan has some knowledge of the Fire Dragon Talisman."

"Then I'll have to trouble you, Senior Sister Zeng."

Shen Xuan personally escorted the two out of the cave.

……

Leaving Chixia Peak.

Zhong Suming asked Zeng Yuyuan with a puzzled look, "Junior Sister Zeng, Junior Brother Shen has only just started practicing the Fire Dragon Talisman. Is it even useful?"

"it works."

Zeng Yuyuan is more confident than Zhong Suming.

“Junior Brother Shen is the secret disciple chosen by Senior Uncle Yuan Huo, so he must have extraordinary abilities.”

"The Fire Dragon Talisman is only a mid-grade second-tier talisman. Junior Brother Shen's fire magic is superb. As long as he calms down and draws for two or three years, he should achieve something."

"We're going to waste another two or three years?"

Zhong Suming sighed.

"Two or three years will pass quickly. It's already quite commendable that Junior Brother Shen is willing to contribute to the sect. We also want to give an explanation to our fellow disciples."

Zeng Yuyuan advised.

"Junior Sister Zeng is right."

Zhong Suming forced a smile as he spoke.

I thought to myself.

If Shen Haoming spends two or three years without producing a high-quality Fire Dragon Talisman, it will only make the other disciples more dissatisfied.

People do not suffer from scarcity but from inequality.

It's human nature.

"Senior Brother Zhong, don't overthink it. Perhaps Shen Haoming has a talent for talismanic arts and will be able to master the Fire Dragon Talisman in just two or three years!"

Zeng Yuyuan had full confidence in Shen Haoming.

Zhong Suming not only failed to believe it, but became even angrier.

Previously, I was the senior disciple of the Fire Cloud Sect, the most powerful person.

Now, in Zeng Yuyuan's eyes, it seems that Shen Haoming has surpassed her and taken her place.

In fact, he once wanted to propose to Zeng Yuyuan that the two of them become Daoist partners.

Given the current state of the Fire Cloud Sect, Zeng Yuyuan will not marry outside the sect.

If he were to choose a Daoist partner, he would be the only one within the Fire Cloud Sect worthy of it.

Zhong Suming wasn't after Zeng Yuyuan's beauty.

She doesn't fit Zhong Suming's aesthetic standards.

Zhong Suming prefers those charming and flattering fairies.

However, considering that Zeng Yuyuan is the great-granddaughter of her master.

After the two became Daoist partners, it was even more natural for him to take over the Fire Cloud Sect.

"I hope so."

Zhong Suming suppressed his anger and spoke calmly.

For some reason, the more he looked at Shen Haoming, the more he disliked him.

He can confirm.

Shen Haoming showed no respect whatsoever.

He had no intention of serving the country.

While seemingly impeccable in terms of etiquette, it actually carries a clear sense of distance.

……

"Master, you can draw a fire dragon talisman?"

The innermost level of the cave is the talisman chamber.

Yang Huofeng looked at Shen Xuan, who was preparing to make talismans, with a curious expression.

In the center of the talisman room, several items were neatly arranged on a large red flame wood talisman table.

A jade slip containing the Fire Dragon Talisman, a second-tier superior talisman brush named "Flowing Fire," a fire jade cinnabar inkstone filled with blood-red hues, and a stack of neatly cut dark red second-tier fire attribute talisman skins.

The most eye-catching item is a sample of a fine fire dragon talisman imbued with spiritual energy.

Shen Xuan stood in front of the talisman table, scanning the jade slip containing the Fire Dragon Talisman with his divine sense.

"Master."

Yang Huofeng couldn't help but ask, "You don't know how to make a fire dragon talisman?"

The Fire Dragon Talisman is quite powerful among second-tier fire spirit talismans and is frequently used.

Shen Xuan said calmly, "I didn't know that before."

"what?"

Yang Huofeng's beautiful eyes widened, and her small mouth opened slightly: "You don't know how, so you just start drawing talismans directly?"

She thought that her master would need to meditate for a period of time first.

"if not?"

Shen Xuan glanced at her.

"The most important thing in doing anything is to take action first, rather than just daydreaming."

After saying that, he said no more and reached out to pick up the talisman brush.

He lightly dipped the brush tip in vermilion, his movements fluid and effortless, without the slightest hesitation.

The next moment, he flicked his wrist, and with a flourish of his brush, runes imbued with the true essence of the fire spirit poured onto the rune skin like flowing water.

The entire process was extremely fast, dazzling, and possessed an indescribable rhythm. A few breaths later, a flash of light appeared on the talisman skin, and a scorching aura spread out.

A standard fire dragon talisman has been successfully made.

"So fast?"

Yang Huofeng stared in disbelief and exclaimed in surprise.

This speed is simply unbelievable.

Shen Xuan frowned slightly, picked up the newly made Fire Dragon Talisman, examined it carefully for a while, and then shook his head.

"The fire elemental power is unevenly distributed, and the runes are poorly connected. It has the form but not the spirit. This talisman is barely acceptable, but it is of little use."

After saying that, he casually tossed the qualified fire dragon talisman aside like a piece of waste paper.

Upon seeing this, Yang Huofeng's pretty face hardened, and she thought to herself.

Master's requirements are too strict, aren't they?
She secretly put the fire dragon talisman away.

A second-tier mid-grade fire talisman would easily sell for several dozen spirit stones.

Back then, even after a year of hard work, she and her father couldn't save up ten spirit stones.

Well, mainly because she has a huge appetite.

Shen Xuan ignored Yang Huofeng's little tricks.

He took a talisman and began to draw.

This time, the speed was slightly slower, and the brushstrokes appeared more steady.

A moment later, the second Fire Dragon Talisman was completed, and its spiritual light seemed even stronger.

However, Shen Xuan still shook his head: "The infusion of spiritual power is a bit too deliberate and lacks naturalness, resulting in a 30% reduction in power. It still won't work."

It was still thrown aside.

Yang Huofeng then generously put it away.

She could tell that her master didn't care about these so-called inferior fire dragon talismans at all.

As Shen Xuan drew the third one, his brushstrokes became increasingly heavy, and faint, ethereal clouds seemed to flow among the runes as he outlined them.

When the talisman was completed, the entire talisman shone brightly with a crimson light, and the faint sound of a dragon's roar could be heard. The fire spirit fluctuations it emitted were comparable to those of the sample on the table.

"Hmm, this talisman contains a trace of the true meaning of the Fiery Cloud, so it can barely be called a fine piece."

Shen Xuan nodded slightly and handed the talisman to Yang Huofeng.

"Arouse it and feel its power."

Yang Huofeng followed his instructions and carefully infused a wisp of spiritual power into the talisman.

"Roar!"

A deep dragon roar resounded, and the talisman instantly transformed into a fire dragon over ten feet long, with distinct scales and armor, which lunged forward with bared fangs and claws!

The scorching heatwave swept through the entire talisman chamber, its power enough to threaten even a mid-Foundation Establishment cultivator.

"Amazing!"

Yang Huofeng sensed the fire elemental energy contained within the fire dragon and couldn't help but admire it.

Shen Xuan said calmly, "It's all show and no substance; its power hasn't reached its full potential."

He picked up the talisman brush again.

This time, the moment the brush touched the paper, a wisp of extremely fine crimson cloud-like primordial fire quietly merged into the cinnabar. As the runes were drawn, the crimson cloud patterns became increasingly clear and vibrant.

When the fourth Fire Dragon Talisman was made, a faint halo of clouds flowed across the surface of the talisman paper, and the spiritual pressure it emitted made Yang Huofeng feel a pang of fear.

"Try this talisman again."

Yang Huofeng was inspired once again.

"Roar!"

This time, the dragon's roar was even more resonant. Although the fire dragon that flew out did not grow larger, its color became even deeper, and wisps of crimson clouds swirled around it, causing the void to distort slightly.

Its power was several times stronger than the previous one.

Yang Huofeng had no doubt that once activated, this talisman could severely injure a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator.

Shen Xuan stared at the slowly dissipating phantom of the fire dragon, a hint of satisfaction finally flashing in his eyes.

"It contains a trace of primordial true fire, and is barely usable."

He turned to Yang Huofeng, who was standing to the side, her heart pounding with excitement, and said calmly, "Alright, you've observed the principles and techniques of talismans four times. Now it's your turn."

"Huh? I'll draw the talisman?"

Yang Huofeng pointed to her nose, her pretty face full of astonishment.

"Otherwise what? Did I summon you here to watch your master put on a show?"

Shen Xuan countered with a question.

With a pained expression, Yang Huofeng steeled herself and walked to the talisman table.

She first scanned the Fire Dragon Talisman inheritance with her divine sense.

After a while.

She then picked up the talisman brush.

At first, his technique was clumsy, and he failed more than ten times in a row, wasting a lot of talisman skins.

However, Shen Xuan discovered that Yang Huofeng's talent in the art of talismans was extremely astonishing.

She is quick-witted, has a steady hand, and possesses an extraordinary keen intuition for controlling the power of fire spirits.

With Shen Xuan's few precise words of guidance, Yang Huofeng made rapid progress and soon mastered the essence of the rune structure and the rhythm of spiritual power infusion.

Two hours later.

After consuming more than ten talisman skins, Yang Huofeng's brushstrokes stabilized, and a fire dragon talisman with smooth runes and even light was formed.

"Master, I succeeded!"

Yang Huofeng held up the talisman, jumping for joy, her face flushed with excitement.

Shen Xuan nodded slightly: "Your comprehension is acceptable. Next, try to precisely control the aura of the Crimson Cloud Yuan Fire in your dantian, just as I did before, and integrate it into the runes."

This step is extremely difficult and requires an extremely precise control over one's own magical power.

Yang Huofeng held her breath and tried repeatedly, failing several times, before finally succeeding in imprinting a wisp of Crimson Cloud Flame into the rune during a single, focused stroke.

When the talisman was completed, its spiritual light receded, revealing the image of clouds and mist.

Yang Huofeng's Fire Dragon Talisman bears a striking resemblance to the fourth talisman drawn by Shen Xuan.

"good."

Shen Xuan rarely gave affirmation, "Practice makes perfect. That's enough for today."

Yang Huofeng suddenly realized.

Her master taught her the art of talismans, making her a talisman master, not just to earn spirit stones or share the sect's tasks.

Instead, it gave her an extra trump card to protect her.

Yang Huofeng put away her master's exquisite fire dragon talisman and respectfully said, "Disciple understands. I will definitely cultivate diligently without ceasing."

Shen Xuan said meaningfully, "Every evening, come here and practice for an hour. After some time, once you have mastered this talisman, I will teach you the secret method of talisman arrays."

As for the power of the rune array, Shen Xuan did not say.

Yang Huofeng felt a chill run down her spine.

Even a high-quality Fire Dragon Talisman possesses such power.

If combined with an array, dozens of spirit talismans could be activated simultaneously—what a spectacular sight that would be!

……

Time flies, and two months have passed in the blink of an eye.

On this morning, as the sun rose, its rays illuminated Flame Island in a magnificent glow.

The restrictions on the Crimson Cloud Peak cave were lifted, and Yang Yunfan slowly walked out.

He was dressed in a neat blue cloth shirt, looked energetic, and had an undisguised joy on his face.

After leaving Chixia Peak, we descended along the mountain path.

Along the way, they encountered many sect servants who were busy getting up early, and even some low-level Qi Refining disciples.

"Good morning, Brother Yang!"

"Good morning, Manager Yang!"

"Master Yang, you look great today!"

Whether they were familiar servants or Qi Refining disciples, everyone stopped in their tracks upon seeing him, bowed respectfully, and spoke to him with utmost deference.

No one called him "Old Man Yang" anymore.

Instead, they politely address him as "Master Yang," "Manager Yang," or "Brother Yang."

Yang Yunfan smiled broadly, returning each greeting with a cupped hand, his face amiable.

His mind was as clear as a mirror.

These people treat him this way entirely because of his daughter, Yang Huofeng.

After his daughter achieved Foundation Establishment, she was strictly forbidden from leaving Crimson Cloud Peak, and he was responsible for all procurement matters.

However, his activities are restricted to Flame Island, and he is not allowed to leave the island without permission.

Yang Yunfan knew that Shen Haoming was protecting him and his daughter.

The daughter's cultivation progressed so rapidly that it had become a strange event within a radius of thousands of miles, attracting countless people with ulterior motives to covet her.

Master Mingshen often visited Yang Huofeng's cave on Chixia Peak to guide her cultivation.

This convinced him that Shen Haoming's identity and strength were not as simple as they appeared on the surface.

As he pondered along the way, he arrived at the talisman room specially set up by the Fire Cloud Sect.

This place is only open to disciples of the Fire Cloud Sect.

As soon as he stepped into the talisman room, a shrewd-looking middle-aged cultivator greeted him with a smile. It was Chen Xingyu, the disciple in charge of the talisman room.

"Master Yang, you're here again! What materials do you need this time?"

Chen Xingyu smiled warmly and spoke in a familiar tone.

Yang Yunfan cupped his hands and smiled, "Deacon Chen, the same as always: materials for the Fire Dragon Talisman. One hundred talisman skins, and a bottle of matching Fire Jade Cinnabar."

"Easy to say, easy to say!"

Chen Xingyu's smile remained unchanged as he gave a wink to one of his disciples.

The disciple understood and quickly went into the inner room. He soon came out carrying a tray with a thick stack of dark red talisman skins and an exquisite jade bottle neatly arranged on it.

Yang Yunfan stepped forward, carefully examined the texture and thickness of the talisman skin, and then opened the jade bottle to smell the color of the cinnabar. After confirming that everything was correct, he carefully put it into his storage bag.

He then took out a heavy bag of spirit stones and asked, "Deacon Chen, the price hasn't changed, has it?"

"Nothing has changed. Each talisman skin costs ten spirit stones, and a bottle of cinnabar costs five hundred spirit stones, totaling two thousand five hundred spirit stones," Chen Xingyu said with a smile, his gaze sweeping over the spirit stone bag in Yang Yunfan's hand.

Yang Yunfan nodded, turned the spirit stone bag upside down, and poured out twenty-five vibrant blue mid-grade spirit stones, piling them into a small heap on the counter.

After counting, Chen Xingyu put the items away in the cabinet, his smile unchanged, though a barely perceptible hint of disappointment flashed in his eyes. The spirit stone bag was empty, meaning that the procurement budget for Crimson Cloud Peak was limited, with no extra items.

Just then, Yang Yunfan lowered his voice and said with a smile, "Deacon Chen, my master has recently made some progress and drawn a few talismans. He asked me to bring them here and ask you to take a look and see if they are suitable for use."

After saying that, Yang Yunfan carefully untied another storage bag from his waist.

"Oh? Is this happening?"

Chen Xingyu raised an eyebrow, a hint of surprise in his eyes. "Senior Brother Shen successfully created the Fire Dragon Talisman?"

"As expected of a secret disciple of Master Yuanhuo."

Yang Yunfan dared not speak carelessly.

He took out a warm, smooth jade box from his storage bag.

The moment the lid was lifted, a pure and scorching fire elemental aura spread out.

Inside the jade box, a stack of talismans was neatly arranged.

The talisman paper is dark red, and the runes outlined with cinnabar are smooth and natural, with an inner spiritual light, faintly forming a fierce fire dragon.

"Senior Brother Shen, you are truly skilled!"

Chen Xingyu couldn't help but praise, "This Fire Dragon Talisman is of excellent quality, at least seventy points."

As the head of the talisman room, his eyesight was naturally sharp.

Even without a talisman tester, one can determine the quality of these fire dragon talismans.

A fire dragon talisman of this quality would fetch a price ten to twenty percent higher than one of ordinary quality talismans when sold in Yueyun Immortal City.

This also means that Senior Brother Shen Haoming was able to break even after only two months of learning the Fire Dragon Talisman, with a success rate of over 40%.

What terrifying talent in the art of talismans!

A storm raged in Chen Xingyu's heart.

Like the other Foundation Establishment Realm deacons, he originally thought that Shen Haoming was just a hard-working cultivator who was unremarkable in other aspects except for inheriting the mantle of his senior uncle Yuan Huo.

Now it seems that this Senior Brother Shen is clearly a hidden genius in the art of talismans.

Yang Yunfan feigned composure and cupped his hands, saying, "Deacon Chen, will the sect's talisman room accept these Fire Dragon Talismans?"

"Recycle! Why can't we recycle!"

Chen Xingyu said decisively.

When Yang Yunfan walked out of the talisman room, his spirit stone bag already contained thirty-six mid-grade spirit stones.

Chen Xingyu told him with some regret.

If a high-quality Fire Dragon Talisman is available, the purchase price can double.

“Steward Chen, I will go back and report to my master.”

Yang Yunfan was secretly pleased with himself.

These fire dragon talismans were entrusted to him by his daughter to be sold.

The materials for the Fire Dragon Talisman were also purchased by him at his daughter's request.

Although the daughter did not say it explicitly.

He could guess that these talismans were his daughter's work.

The owner, Shen Haoming, rarely goes out; I haven't seen him more than a few times in the past two months.

I didn't mention this to him at all.

the most important is.

His daughter also told him something.

If everything goes smoothly and he gets the spirit stones, he will go to the market to buy second-tier demon beast meat.

(End of this chapter)