Immortality and Cultivation: I Have Too Many Talents

Chapter 317 A Changing Landscape (Please Subscribe)

The main hall of the Shen residence.

Senior Brother Xiao and Junior Brother Yu were drinking freshly brewed tea.

Just now, they showed their visiting card from the Tianqiao Sect and were welcomed in.

There were only the two of them there.

Clearly, the Shen family is reasonable and knows the identities of the two of them better than the royal relatives, high-ranking officials, and aristocratic families outside.

Shen Xiuxing, the eldest son of the Shen family, rushed over and bowed to the two of them.

"Shen Xiuxing greets the two immortal masters of Tianqiao Sect! Something just happened at the manor, so I am late. Please forgive me!"

Senior Brother Xiao, being worldly-wise, returned the greeting with a clasped fist and a smile, saying, "Young Master Shen, you're too kind!"

"How is Madam Shen?"

"My mother is doing well."

"Young Master Shen, this is my junior brother Yu Fangliang, who is also my master's youngest son."

Senior Brother Xiao introduced the two of them.

"Master Yu is young and promising, handsome and talented. I, Shen, am very envious!"

Shen Xiuxing exclaimed in admiration, her face full of respect.

He has no spiritual roots and can only cultivate martial arts.

Despite his illustrious family background and the guidance of a master of innate arts, he entered the ranks of top-tier martial arts masters in his thirties.

But seeing Yu Fangliang, such a young disciple of the sect, he still showed a hint of envy.

"By the way, Mr. Shen, is Miss Shen at home?"

"My junior brother has heard that Miss Shen's Taoist skills are profound and has long admired her. He has always wanted to come to the Shen residence to pay his respects and ask for some guidance."

Senior Brother Xiao said with a smile.

His master asked him to bring his junior brother to the Shen residence to offer birthday greetings, but his true intentions were not what they seemed.

My junior brother is shy and finds it difficult to speak up.

Of course, he would go along with it and try to get the two of them to meet.

Perhaps, junior brother can really find the opportunity to establish his foundation here.

When the time comes, the master will have to give him some benefits.

Hear this.

Shen Xiuxing's face looked somewhat unnatural.

"Master Xiao, Master Yu. Something has happened at home. My younger sister is in the manor, but she can't get away for the time being."

"Oh, is it troublesome?"

"It's a bit troublesome."

Senior Brother Xiao pondered for a moment and then asked, "Can we, your fellow disciples, be of any help?"

"Thank you for your kindness, Master Xiao. It's just a small matter and will be resolved quickly."

Shen Xiuxing personally poured tea for the two of them.

"Please have a moment, esteemed masters. If my younger sister is available before the midday birthday banquet, she will certainly come to pay her respects to you."

Senior Brother Xiao smiled and said, "Young Master Shen has other matters to attend to. My junior brother and I can simply rest and have some tea here."

After Shen Xiuxing left.

Yu Fangliang asked curiously, "Senior Brother Xiao, the master of the Shen family is a direct disciple of a Grandmaster. How could he possibly have troubles he can't resolve in this mortal world?"

"Junior brother, troubles arise from speaking too much, and worries come from sticking your neck out!"

"This old lady Shen's surname is Ding!"

"The Ding family of Qinglong Bay."

Yu Fangliang suddenly realized what was happening.

"So, the Ding family..."

"Be careful what you say! The Shen family is full of hidden talents. These matters are none of our business."

"Yes, Senior Brother is right!"

Yu Fangliang couldn't help but look curiously into the inner courtyard of the Shen residence.

That was where Madam Shen and Miss Shen lived.

……

at this time.

The inner quarters of the Shen residence were completely silent.

The lively and festive atmosphere of the outer courtyard seemed to be isolated by the high walls.

The main room is called Qingxin Hall.

This is where the old lady usually lives.

A wiry, blue-robed cultivator prostrated himself before the Qingxin Hall.

He kowtowed and sobbed uncontrollably.

Inside Qingxin Hall.

Ding Yuyao, with a full head of white hair and dressed in rich attire, sat gracefully on a rose chair.

Beside him was Shen Xiuyan, whom Yu Fangliang could never forget.

"Get up!"

The monk in blue robes stood up, his face streaked with tears, and a silver "丁" character embroidered on his sleeve.

"Ding Yitao, is it? If we're talking about seniority, I'd be honored to be called your great-aunt."

Ding Yuyao said with a hint of self-deprecation, "However, I have no spiritual roots, I am not a cultivator, and I cannot be included in the Ding family ancestral genealogy of Qinglong Bay. I am unworthy of being called your great-aunt!"

"Great-aunt..."

"Enough! Don't you understand what my mother is saying?"

Shen Xiuyan shouted angrily.

Ding Yitao fell silent.

After a while, he took out a letter.

"Madam Shen, this is a letter from the head of the family to you."

Seeing her mother nod slightly, Shen Xiuyan stepped forward to take the letter.

Ding Yuyao opened it, took a look, and sighed softly.

"Yan'er, take a look too."

Shen Xiuyan took the letter and quickly finished reading it.

The content of the letter is very simple.

Ding Yixuan fell for the Chihong Sect's provocation and engaged in a private duel, where he was severely injured and near death.

We hope that Madam Shen will remember our past relationship and save Ding Yixuan.

Ding Yuyao is just a mortal; how could she possibly have the ability to heal a Foundation Establishment cultivator!
Shen Xiuyan knew perfectly well that the Ding family head clearly wanted her mother to intervene and ask her father to take action.

Ding Yuyao said, "Yan'er, go and call Steward Liu over."

"mother!"

Shen Xiuyan stomped her feet, looking very unwilling.

Although she lived in the mortal world, she was a genuine mid-stage Qi Refining cultivator and had some understanding of the cultivation world.

Clearly, Shen Xiuyan didn't want her mother to get involved in the conflicts and grudges of the Ding family in Qinglong Bay.

Their opponent was a Foundation Establishment elder from the Crimson Rainbow Sect.

"Go!"

Ding Yuyao insisted.

Helpless, Shen Xiuyan glared fiercely at Ding Yitao.

The look in her eyes was as if she wanted to gouge him out.

They then left Qingxintang.

Not long after.

Steward Liu, with his hunched back, followed Shen Xiuyan in.

"Old lady."

"Old Liu, you're here. Have a seat."

Shen Xiuyan brought over a grand master's chair.

Manager Liu didn't stand on ceremony and plopped down on the floor.

"This is a letter from the head of the Ding family in Qinglong Bay, Old Liu, take a look."

Steward Liu's expression changed drastically after just two glances.

"Madam, this is unacceptable!"

"Ding Yijin has long been a disciple of the Tianqiao Sect."

"Ding Yixuan is injured and should be treated by the Tianqiao Sect."

Ding Yuyao sighed deeply.

"How could I not know these principles? However..."

She glanced at Ding Yitao, who was standing to the side. "In the end, we both share the same surname, Ding."

"My surname is Shen!"

Shen Xiuyan muttered under her breath, clearly dissatisfied.

"Old Liu, I asked you to come here because I want you to give me some advice. Is there any way to save Ding Yixuan?"

Manager Liu's face grew even longer.

"Madam, this matter is of utmost importance. You must think it over carefully."

Ding Yuyao remained silent for a while, seemingly weighing the pros and cons.

Finally, she spoke up and said, "Old Liu, I know you have a way to contact the master."

"I'm writing a letter; please deliver it to the master as soon as possible."

"Let the master make the decision."

Upon hearing this, Steward Liu sighed.

Before he could even express his opinion...

"Mom, no!"

Shen Xiuxing, who rushed over, said.

"Mother, Father instructed us before he left not to get involved in the conflicts between cultivators."

"Sister, why don't you try to persuade Mother?"

Shen Xiuyan glared at him: "I tried to persuade you, but I couldn't!"

"Brother, you've come at the right time. You should try to persuade them!"

Although Shen Xiuxing was the person in charge of the Shen family.

However, the most powerful person in the Shen family is the younger sister, Shen Xiuyan, who is right in front of us.

Many years ago, Shen Xuan sent her a top-grade Creation Pill from the sect, which instantly elevated her spiritual root to the lower grade.

A spirit-locking array was set up in the Flying Goose Pavilion where she lived.

Spirit stones, cultivation techniques, magical artifacts, and elixirs were regularly delivered to him.

With a large investment of cultivation resources.

Shen Xiuyan's cultivation progressed extremely smoothly.

He had just turned thirty when his cultivation level broke through to the sixth level of Qi Refining.

However, this is also Shen Xiuyan's limit.

As Shen Xuan instructed back then.

The people of the Shen family do not enter the cultivation area and do not participate in the disputes among cultivators.

Although Shen Xiuyan was a mid-stage Qi Refining cultivator, she spent her days in the mortal world accompanying her mother, Ding Yuyao.

Anyway, she had plenty of spirit stones and elixirs to replenish her spiritual energy.

Moreover, the path is limited to this, so there is no need to worry about being tainted by the dust of the mortal world.

"Mother, have you forgotten Father's instructions?"

"Mother hasn't forgotten."

Looking at her two daughters, Ding Yuyao's face was full of affection.

"But, Mother is getting old."

"As people get older, they tend to become nostalgic."

"You'll understand some things when you're old."

It all comes down to this.

Shen Xiuxing could no longer persuade him.

Ultimately, they were just children adopted by Ding Yuyao.

Not by blood.

No matter how good their relationship was, he dared not disobey Ding Yuyao.

"Master Xiao from the Tianqiao Sect has arrived, along with a handsome young junior brother named Yu, who says he wants to see his sister."

Shen Xiuxing pondered for a moment and said, "They probably want to form a marriage alliance with our Shen family."

"not see!"

Before Ding Yuyao could express her opinion, Shen Xiuyan refused.

"Xiuyan, it's just a one-time meeting. Songjiang Prefecture is, after all, under the jurisdiction of Tianqiao Sect."

Shen Xiuxing advised.

Shen Xiuyan was about to speak when her expression suddenly changed.

"who!"

In an instant.

Shen Xiuyan turned swiftly, unleashing a pair of golden butterfly blades that gleamed in the air, and slashed them into the void.

the other side.

Shen Xiuxing gritted her teeth.

He held a jade pendant in his hand and infused it with his true energy.

A dark, ethereal fish suddenly leaped out of the jade pendant, swayed its tail slightly, and shot off in the same direction.

A glint flashed in the eyes of the aging and dim-witted Steward Liu. He flung his cane away, the sound of it flying sharp. It was made of black iron and weighed a hundred pounds.

As Shen Xiuyan's shout rang out.

Almost simultaneously, Shen Xiuyan, Shen Xiuxing, and Steward Liu launched a full-scale attack, leaving no room for retreat.

Anyone who dares to sneak into the inner quarters of the Shen residence, no matter who they are, must be killed.

On this point, they reached a tacit consensus.

but.

An amazing scene happened.

In the void, a transparent shadow seemed to appear.

The shadow lightly touched Liu's cane, and it lost its strength, falling to the ground with a "thud".

The dark spirit fish, powerful enough to injure a late-stage Qi Refining cultivator, vanished in a flash, striking the shadow without any reaction.

The butterfly-shaped twin blades flew through the air and slashed, but it was as if they had struck hard metal or stone, bursting into sparks and flying backward.

At this moment, Ding Yitao realized what was happening.

Although he was in the mid-stage of Qi Refining, he was only at the fourth level of Qi Refining.

Knowing he was no match for her, he gritted his teeth and rushed forward to stand in front of Ding Yuyao.

"Grandma, you go first! I'll hold him off!"

As he spoke, he activated several water arrow talismans, which shot towards the transparent figure.

Strangely, the water arrows that struck the transparent figure vanished instantly, as if they had disappeared into thin air.

Ding Yitao brandished a flying fork magic weapon, about to make his move.

Shen Xiuyan's voice came to my ears.

"Step aside!"

Ding Yitao quickly dodged.

But then he saw a purple jade bracelet float up in front of Shen Xiuyan, and the spiritual energy it emitted sent chills down his spine.

Just one glance was enough to send shivers down my spine and leave me feeling weak and powerless.

"Is this a magical artifact used during the Foundation Establishment stage of cultivation?"

Ding Yitao was secretly alarmed.

The next moment.

Shen Xiuyan's pretty face flushed red, and she gritted her teeth as if she had used up all her strength.

"cut!"

After a delicate cry.

The purple jade bracelet shone brightly with azure light, shooting out a dazzling azure sword light, carrying a terrifying aura capable of destroying everything, tearing through the endless void, and instantly shooting in front of the transparent figure.

"What powerful water-based sword intent!"

"Is this the trump card left behind by Master Shen?"

Ding Yitao stood there dumbfounded, his mind stunned by the watery true qi sword energy.

However, this was enough to kill any Qi Refining Realm cultivator with water-based sword intent.

The shot hit the transparent figure without making a sound, without causing even a ripple.

The shockwaves from the sword intent continued to spread outwards.

Shen Xiuyan, Shen Xiuxing, Steward Liu, and Ding Yitao were all stunned and deeply shocked, at a loss for what to do.

Ding Yuyao suddenly flashed away.

They approached the transparent figure.

A hint of shyness suddenly appeared on her wrinkled face.

"Husband!"

(End of this chapter)