Immortality and Cultivation: I Have Too Many Talents

Chapter 248 Watching from the Sidelines (Seeking Subscriptions)

Shen Xuan looked at the signature on the invitation, feeling puzzled.

Previously, the information he had received indicated that Lei Yaoyang was coming to Qingyang Prefecture to take charge.

Now, however, he has become He Zhengming of the Law Enforcement Hall.

This person should be a direct disciple of Master Lingxiao.

"Could it be that Master Lingxiao has made a move?"

Shen Xuan had heard that Master Lingxiao seemed to take good care of his master, Master Gufeng.

"Forget it. Don't think too much about it. It's a disciple of a Golden Core cultivator, so we have to show our support."

Lin Danshi and Dai Qishi, who were also at Feiyun Mountain, received invitations as well.

Shen Xuan and the two of them arrived at Tiger Ridge together.

He Zhengming and Xiao Keyuan personally led their fellow disciples to greet the Zhao family in front of their ancestral home.

After everyone went inside.

After the pleasantries.

The head of the Zhao family held a grand banquet.

The core members of the Zhao family and the Foundation Establishment cultivators of the Qingyun Sect were all present.

There were a total of thirty-seven people.

The atmosphere became lively for a moment.

Shen Xuan looked him over.

He Zhengming was in the late Foundation Establishment stage and had five junior disciples from the Law Enforcement Hall who were in the mid Foundation Establishment stage.

He has far more capital than Xiao Keyuan, who is all alone.

More than ten Foundation Establishment cultivators from the Qingyun Sect also arrived, having recently received the mission to slay demons and monsters.

Of the seven Foundation Establishment cultivators in the Zhao family, all but one, who stayed behind to guard the clan's protective array, came.

Shen Xuan nodded.

Only with such a force can they be on par with the demonic cultivators of the Blood Spirit Sect.

Otherwise, relying solely on Xiao Keyuan and a dozen others, they would have no chance of winning.

At the banquet, He Zhengming displayed remarkable leadership qualities.

Despite being a direct disciple of a Golden Core cultivator, he was completely unpretentious, treating everyone with kindness and concern.

Moreover, He Zhengming's words always managed to hit the mark, offering subtle praise that made the other person feel extremely pleased.

He Zhengming could point out the strengths of all the Foundation Establishment cultivators in the Zhao family.

Clearly, he had done his homework before coming to Qingyang Prefecture.

Shen Xuan noticed that standing next to He Zhengming was a shy, baby-faced junior brother.

He followed He Zhengming closely from beginning to end.

At the table, He Zhengming sat in the head seat, with the Zhao family head to his right and the baby-faced junior brother to his left.

Even Xiao Keyuan voluntarily stepped down.

It is obvious that this person is He Zhengming's most trusted confidant.

According to He Zhengming's introduction, the baby-faced junior brother is named Zhou Haoyu, who is also a disciple personally taught by Master Lingxiao.

"Fellow Daoists, today we gather together to work together, slay demons and monsters, and make a name for ourselves in Qingyang Prefecture!"

"Let us all drink the sacred wine!"

After several rounds of drinks, He Zhengming took the lead in toasting, creating a very lively atmosphere.

At the signal of the Zhao family head, more than seventy beautiful female cultivators walked slowly with light steps, pouring wine and serving dishes to everyone.

Each male cultivator was flanked by two beautiful female cultivators, creating quite a lively scene.

The person who greeted Shen Xuan was none other than the one he had seen at the Zhao family banquet.

Although I put on careful makeup, it was different from last time.

However, Shen Xuan easily recognized the unusual, faint body fragrance emanating from him.

"This female cultivator is different!"

Shen Xuan pretended not to know and, like everyone else, laughed and toasted.

However, one could always catch glimpses of the fragrant female cultivator's impressive assets in unexpected places.

Her skin was like solidified cream, her figure was graceful, and her slender waist swayed gently, making people's imaginations run wild.

An unintentional touch revealed the fragrant body of the female cultivator, soft and supple, her voice sweet and alluring.

Even someone as knowledgeable as Shen Xuan couldn't help but feel his blood surging and wanted to engage in some rough exercise.

"This person's seductive skills are extraordinary!"

"He must be a core disciple of the Hehuan Sect without a doubt!"

Suppressing the throbbing in his heart, Shen Xuan asked the name of the fragrant female cultivator.

"This humble servant is Wanmeng. Please, Master Shen, show her your mercy."

As she spoke, Wanmeng's pretty face flushed slightly, her eyes were alluring, and she exuded a captivating charm.

Shen Xuan chuckled and pretended not to see it.

He is not a hungry ghost in lust.

They dared not take this beautiful female cultivator of unknown origin lightly.

If you're too wary, there's no fun in it.

He Zhengming raised his cup and said, "I hereby swear to the heavens that I will never allow Qingyang Prefecture to be occupied by the Demonic Sect! If I break this oath, may my path to enlightenment be severed and I be unable to make any further progress!"

The atmosphere at the banquet paused slightly.

Cultivators value cause and effect highly and generally do not make vows lightly.

For someone like He Zhengming to make such a solemn vow to the Heavenly Dao shows that his intentions are truly sincere.

The head of the Zhao family was the first to respond.

The Zhao family has been deeply rooted in Qingyang Prefecture for many years and is one of the top three families in the area. Naturally, they hope to drive out the demonic cultivators and let the Zhao family have the final say.

The dozen or so Foundation Establishment cultivators from the Qingyun Sect who came with He Zhengming, led by Zhou Haoyu, also swore an oath to the heavens to follow their senior brother He Zhengming and stand together through thick and thin.

Xiao Keyuan did not swear an oath.

He admitted that he was getting old and would return to his sect after the handover.

Only a handful of people were in the same situation as Xiao Keyuan.

When it was Shen Xuan's turn.

He seemed completely oblivious, continuing to drink and eat.

"Senior Brother Shen, it's your turn."

Someone reminded.

Shen Xuan seemed to awaken from a dream.

"what's up?"

Zhou Haoxuan said, "Everyone is swearing an oath to fight against the demonic cultivators together."

"Oh. My skills are meager; I only know how to make talismans and am not good at combat. I will make more second-tier spirit talismans to support my fellow disciples in slaying demons and monsters!"

"I, Lin, will refine more elixirs to support my fellow disciples!"

"Like Senior Brother Shen and Senior Brother Lin, I repair magical artifacts and refine magical weapons for my fellow disciples."

Master Lin Dan and Master Dai Qi quickly followed suit and expressed their opinions.

The two of them originally came to Qingyang Prefecture to hone their skills and earn spirit stones.

Sending them to the front lines to fight against demonic cultivators is absolutely impossible. According to the rules of the Qingyun Sect, Shen Xuan and the other two did not receive the mission to eliminate demons, so He Zhengming has no jurisdiction over them.

Zhou Haoxuan looked at He Zhengming.

He Zhengming smiled slightly, stood up and said, "I have long admired Junior Brother Shen's name. Junior Brother Shen's [Evil-Breaking Divine Thunder Talisman] is in high demand and short supply!"

"And Junior Brother Lin and Junior Brother Dai, you're about to break through to the second-tier alchemist and weapon crafter, right?"

"With the three of you providing strong support from behind, how can we not wipe out the demonic cultivators of Qingyang Prefecture!"

After He Zhengming finished speaking, the atmosphere immediately became more relaxed.

Shen Xuan nodded to himself.

He Zhengming is indeed more pragmatic than Lei Yaoyang.

"In the world of cultivation, it is difficult to stand out by fighting alone; ultimately, one's background and connections are crucial."

During the banquet, He Zhengming took the lead in making an oath to win people's hearts and boost morale.

At the same time, they were also testing Xiao Keyuan, Shen Xuan, and others.

"Alright! Everyone, drink to your heart's content!"

"Fellow Daoist Zhao, why not let the fairies sing and dance?"

The head of the Zhao family clapped his hands in acknowledgment.

A beautiful female cultivator from the audience shared half of her body and began to dance gracefully.

The light gauze is half-shedded, revealing the snow-white, towering peaks.

Long, slender, and alluring legs moved in perfect unison, their beauty appearing and disappearing intermittently.

"Wonderful!"

"Gather ye rosebuds while ye may!"

"I urge you to cherish the person before you!"

One by one, the beautiful female cultivators stepped forward and grabbed the cultivators they admired, and together they sang and danced.

"I, Zhao, have arranged rooms for you all. If you are drunk, please go back and rest early!"

One can discern the refined meaning from the music.

Some who were in a hurry left early, supported by two beautiful female cultivators, and went back to their rooms to rest.

Naturally, springtime beauty unfolded overnight.

Shen Xuan ignored Wanmeng's seduction.

Claiming he couldn't hold his liquor, he bid farewell to He Zhengming, Xiao Keyuan, and others.

This time, Lin Danshi and Dai Qishi did not go back with him.

Both men were also heavy drinkers, yet each of them took two beautiful female nuns back to their rooms.

"Fellow disciples, please make yourselves at home. I'll see Junior Brother Shen off!"

Amidst everyone's surprise, He Zhengming followed Shen Xuan out of the banquet.

This time, Zhou Haoyu did not come out with them.

The two arrived at a secluded place.

He Zhengming waved his hand, setting up a simple shielding spiritual barrier to prevent divine sense from spying on him.

"To be honest, Junior Brother Shen, I came to Qingyang Prefecture this time to switch places with Lei Yaoyang of Tianlei Peak."

"Originally, I was going to Tianzhang Prefecture."

Upon hearing this, Shen Xuan looked surprised.

"Before we set off, my master ordered me and Lei Yaoyang to switch places."

He Zhengming said with emotion, "Junior Brother Shen, Master values ​​you highly. True Man Yinxiang has also praised you many times. Now, you have already made a name for yourself in the Qingyun Sect."

"However, Lei Yaoyang is, after all, a direct disciple of the Heavenly Thunder Master. Standing behind him are not only the Heavenly Thunder Peak, but also many other direct disciples of the Master."

“It’s understandable that Junior Brother Shen doesn’t want to join the team, and I won’t mind.”

"Not long ago, Su Huaijing, the head of the Su family of Feiyun Mountain, approached me, offering to provide ten thunder talismans every month. Heh, this man is quite ambitious. Junior Brother Shen, you must be wary."

He Zhengming gazed at Shen Xuan, his tone sincere.

"Ten thunder talismans are far from enough. I know Junior Brother Shen is a diligent cultivator. In any case, for the sake of your senior brother, I'll sell some thunder talismans to you, as if I owe you a favor. How about that?"

That’s all.

Shen Xuan had no choice but to agree, agreeing to sell thirty Thunder Talismans to his fellow disciples at a flat rate each month.

The prerequisite is that the Su family must provide enough talisman paper and cinnabar.

He Zhengming was quite satisfied with Shen Xuan's statement.

He immediately said that if they encountered any difficult problems, they could seek his help for coordination.

Shen Xuan smiled and agreed, but he didn't really take it seriously.

If something really happens, he would rather ask his master for help than consult He Zhengming.

……

After returning to Tingyuxuan, Shen Xuan officially put up the sign for seclusion and cultivation.

All external affairs were handled by Su Xueer.

Even the request for an audience from the head of the Su family was politely declined.

Tell Su Xue'er to tell the Su family head to prepare more materials for thunder talismans.

During his trip to the Azure Spirit Secret Realm, Shen Xuan obtained the essence blood of various water-attribute demon beasts.

The three-legged golden toad, the bloodthirsty mosquito king, the blue-striped octopus, and the blood of an unknown water spirit gifted by Master Wuchen.

"Start with the easy stuff and move on to the difficult stuff. Save the surprises for later, and there's always something to look forward to."

While Shen Xuan secluded himself to cultivate diligently, he also plundered the innate skills of the water demon's blood essence.

Shen Xuan first plundered the essence and blood of the three-legged golden toad.

Upgrade [Bringing in Wealth and Treasure] to its highest level.

This innate skill is similar to "avoiding misfortune and seeking good fortune".

It can enhance intuition and sharpness.

Unfortunately, there are very few Daoist elements, only a little over a thousand.

Store it for now.

During this time, Shen Xuan created a new Divine Thunder Talisman.

In the Azure Spirit Secret Realm, the power of the Divine Thunder Talisman impressed him greatly.

Unfortunately, even a perfect-level [Self-Healing] can only restore the basic spiritual energy absorbed by the three Divine Thunder Talismans at the same time.

Any more, and it would affect his cultivation speed.

Lü Zhengying arrived as promised.

Shen Xuan handed him two magical artifacts and a list of spiritual herbs.

Sell ​​the magic items slowly, no need to rush.

You can buy any of the medicinal herbs on the list, as long as the price isn't too outrageous.

Within the sect, it was even easier for Lü Zhengying to collect them than for the White Lotus Fairy.

At this time, Shen Xuan was wealthy and had accumulated a lot of savings.

He no longer went out to collect cultivation resources, but focused on cultivation and plundering the bloodline talent of the water demon.

This time, he plans to plunder the blue-striped octopus.

(End of this chapter)