Immortality and Cultivation: I Have Too Many Talents

Chapter 360 Water-Based Alchemist (Seeking Subscriptions)

Shen Xuan thought to himself.

Gaining the trust of the Wei family's higher-ups on White Crane Island will not be an easy task for him.

This is especially true for a foreign monk.

Wu Wenping's status as a close friend and relative allowed him to gain Wei Yaqian's trust.

This is far from enough for him.

"How about we marry into the Wei family?"

In cultivation families, the status of a son-in-law is extremely low.

Even if a husband wants to fulfill his duties as a husband, he has to consider his wife's mood.

His wife wouldn't allow him to have sex when he wanted to, but she could force herself on him when he didn't want to.

It’s scary to think about it!
Moreover, the offspring born belong to the wife's clan and take the wife's surname.

The status of a son-in-law is ranked after that of a spirit pet, even lower than that of an ox or a horse.

As for marrying a beautiful concubine, dream on.

A son-in-law who lives with his wife's family is not qualified.

As a son-in-law, it's virtually impossible for him to rise to a high position in the Wei family.

Shen Xuan shook his head, rejecting this unrealistic idea.

"I read too many fantasy novels in my past life, so I like to daydream!"

Currently, his expertise in cultivation techniques includes talismans, formations, and corpse refining.

In the eyes of cultivators, corpse refining is undoubtedly a demonic art, and not something to be proud of.

The formation is only at the first-tier high-grade level, hardly worthy of serious attention.

His skill in making talismans is his livelihood; he is a second-tier high-grade talisman master, but this makes it easy for him to expose his identity.

"How about I try alchemy?"

Shen Xuan inherited Li Ruyi's alchemy skills.

Generally speaking, fire-based cultivators are best suited for alchemy.

However, there are exceptions to everything.

Besides the most popular fire-based alchemy, there is another less common method of alchemy.

That is the water-based alchemy method.

Li Ruyi was a fire-based alchemist during his lifetime.

However, her lineage of alchemy includes a chapter on water-based alchemy.

They are all about alchemy, with similar principles, the same medicinal materials, and different steps.

With Shen Xuan's current wealth, plus the help of the mysterious jade talisman...

As long as you are willing to spend spirit stones and time, becoming a first-grade high-level alchemist is not out of the question.

We want to take it a step further.

Then he would devote himself to spiritual practice.

"The Water-based Alchemist!"

"Anyway, I'll have to practice alchemy sooner or later!"

It is better to ask for yourself than for others.

In the future, as my cultivation level improves, refining medicinal elixirs will be on my agenda.

Jingji Dan is one of the most important ones.

……

Two months later.

The territory of the Divine Sword Sect, Weihai Immortal City.

early morning.

As dawn breaks, golden light shines, and the morning glow is fiery and colorful.

Shen Xuan rode the silver-horned celestial horse, galloping from the depths of the sky.

Within a radius of 100 miles of Weihai Xiancheng, there is a no-fly zone.

Under the interference of the Immortal City's protective array, any flying magical artifact will lose its balance.

Even cultivators flying on swords are subject to this.

At this time, the benefits of spirit birds and spirit beasts become apparent.

Flying spirit birds and beasts do not require cultivators to distract them.

Located outside the Immortal City, it is unaffected by the Immortal City's protective array.

However, Shen Xuan still signaled the Silver Horned Heavenly Horse to land a hundred miles away from Weihai Immortal City.

Then, he rode the silver-horned celestial horse and galloped away.

Half an hour later.

In Shen Xuan's sight, a magnificent immortal city stood tall, reaching into the clouds.

This is Weihai Immortal City, the largest stronghold of the Divine Sword Sect in the east. It is built on the coast of the East China Sea and is several times larger than Yunyuan Immortal City of the Azure Water Sect.

The Immortal City covers an area of ​​thousands of miles and is home to hundreds of thousands of cultivators. It serves as the eastern barrier for the Divine Sword Sect.

The spiritual veins it occupies are of a higher grade.

It should be a mid-grade item of the third rank.

This also means that the resident immortals of Yunyuan Immortal City have a higher cultivation level.

The Divine Sword Sect is primarily composed of sword cultivators, whose combat strength surpasses that of their peers.

With a True Person from the Divine Sword Sect stationed in Weihai Immortal City, and relying on its protective array, even fourth-tier demon cultivators and monster cultivators cannot break through it in a short time.

Before coming, Shen Xuan did some research.

The territory under the jurisdiction of the Divine Sword Sect has two main characteristics.

One is the fierce and unruly local customs.

Sword cultivators are the most numerous, and they have fiery tempers. They'll fight if they disagree, preferring action to words.

The other is its notorious poverty and backwardness.

There are fewer artisans like alchemists and talisman masters, so spiritual items for cultivation, such as elixirs, talismans, and array flags, are more expensive than in other places.

Shen Xuan rode the silver-horned celestial horse, attracting envious glances from many.

At this moment, he lowered his aura to the second level of Foundation Establishment.

Foundation Establishment cultivators kept breaking through the air and arriving.

Like him, after landing near the immortal city, they either rode in fine carriages, rode spirit beasts, or used lightness techniques to head to the city gate.

Shen Xuan arrived at the city gate, registered his information as a rogue cultivator named Shen Changsheng, paid spirit stones, and obtained an identity token.

At this moment, with his perfected [Concealing Breath Technique], and by using the [Illusion Technique] to change his appearance and figure, he could easily conceal himself from any Foundation Establishment cultivator.

Even a fake Core Formation cultivator wouldn't be able to detect his disguise unless he was within ten feet of them.

Shen Xuan had thought it through very clearly.

His goal was to obtain the divine tortoise essence blood of the Wei family on White Crane Island of the Divine Sword Sect, but he could not reveal his identity to avoid future troubles.

As for Silver Horn Pegasus, very few people know about it.

There's no need to deliberately avoid being seen.

After entering Weihai Immortal City, Shen Xuan checked into the best room at the official inn of the Divine Sword Sect.

The price is a bit high, thirty spirit stones per night.

Its advantage lies in its safety, and it can provide a certain amount of spiritual energy for Foundation Establishment cultivators to cultivate.

Take a rest for the night.

The next day.

Shen Xuan took a stroll around Weihai Xiancheng.

Finally, they arrived at the Divine Sword Pavilion, run by the Divine Sword Sect.

This is the largest and highest-class cultivation shop in Weihai Immortal City.

Shen Xuan plans to cultivate water-based alchemy.

The first step is to purchase a high-grade water-based alchemy furnace.

In addition, there were various elixirs and medicinal herbs for practice.

Shen Xuan had just entered the Divine Sword Pavilion.

A pretty maid's eyes lit up, and she immediately put on a professional smile as she came forward.

They seemed to have known each other for a long time.

"Fellow Daoist, is there anything you need?"

Shen Xuan smiled and replied, "I would like to purchase a second-tier water-based alchemy furnace."

As soon as she finished speaking, the maid opened her cherry-like mouth, clearly somewhat astonished.

After a while, she calmed down a little.

"Fellow Daoist, may I ask your name?"

"My surname is Shen."

"Fellow Daoist Shen, are you a second-tier water-based alchemist?"

"No."

The maid then patted her slightly protruding chest.

"I knew it! How could I be so lucky to run into a second-tier alchemist so early in the morning?"

Shen Xuan was speechless.

“Fellow Daoist Shen, it’s not that my daughter is being nosy. Cultivating alchemy is very difficult; it takes a lot of spirit stones and time.”

"During this period, the price of elixirs has dropped, while the price of the necessary medicinal materials has risen. Many alchemists have changed careers."

"If the success rate of pill formation is less than 40%, we will lose money."

"My daughter and Fellow Daoist Shen hit it off immediately, which is why we exchanged a few more words. Please forgive her, Fellow Daoist Shen!"

Shen Xuan smiled and nodded.

These things arose from his own cause.

Even the alchemists of Medicine God Valley are declining in skill, let alone ordinary rogue alchemists.

"Thank you for your guidance, fellow Daoist. May I ask your name?"

The maid blushed slightly and said in a low voice, "My name is Wei Yafei, an outer disciple of the Divine Sword Sect."

Shen Xuan's heart stirred.

"I wonder if Fellow Daoist Wei knows Wei Yaqian of White Crane Island?"

Wei Yafei asked in surprise, "Yaqian is my cousin, Fellow Daoist Shen, do you know her?"

"I don't recognize it."

"However, I have a close friend or relative with whom I am well acquainted."

Shen Xuan smiled.

"Fellow Daoist Wei, please help me choose a second-tier water-based pill furnace first."

Wei Yafei gave Shen Xuan a deep look.

He bowed in greeting.

"Fellow Daoist Shen, please wait a moment. My daughter will go and invite my master to come out."

Before long, a short, stout Foundation Establishment cultivator approached with a smile.

"I am Hu Mingxing from the Divine Sword Sect, and I am honored to be the manager of this place."

"I am Shen Changsheng, a rogue cultivator. I greet Manager Hu."

"Fellow Daoist Shen has come with me, Hu."

Manager Hu led Shen Xuan straight into the VIP room inside.

After they entered, Wei Yafei had already prepared spiritual tea and placed it on the jade table in front of them.

"Fellow Daoist Shen, to be honest, there are very few second-tier alchemists in Weihai Immortal City, and even fewer water-based alchemists!"

"May I ask if Fellow Daoist Shen intends to cultivate the art of alchemy using water techniques?"

Shen Xuan nodded.

"Exactly."

"I understand. May I ask what grade and price range of water-based alchemy furnace Fellow Daoist Shen requires?"

Shen Xuan thought for a moment.

With his current spiritual power and divine soul, he should have no problem controlling a second-grade high-level water-based pill furnace.

However, being new here and just beginning to practice water-based alchemy, it is not advisable to be too flamboyant.

"A second-tier, low-grade water-based alchemy furnace. The higher the quality, the better. Price is not an issue."

Upon hearing this, Manager Hu's eyes showed a greater sense of respect.

This guy is definitely not short of money!
"Alright! Fellow Daoist Shen, please wait a moment!"

After saying that, Manager Hu whispered instructions to Wei Yafei.

Wei Yafei nodded repeatedly, glanced at Shen Xuan, and quickly went out.

Before long, she came in carrying a large brocade box.

Shopkeeper Hu took the brocade box and said, "Fellow Daoist Shen, do you think this alchemy furnace suits your taste?"

Shen Xuan opened the brocade box, inside which was an antique-style alchemy furnace.

The furnace body is engraved with several formations, and its surface is covered with clouds and mist, faintly conveying a sense of the vicissitudes of life.

"This alchemy furnace is called the Ancient Profound Water Alchemy Furnace. Its body is made from the essence of gold sand that has been refined for ten thousand years in the deep sea. It has excellent conductivity of water spiritual energy and is a rare treasure. I wonder if Fellow Daoist Shen is satisfied?"

Chen Xuan asked, "Can I try?"

"Please!"

Water-based alchemy is more complex than fire-based alchemy.

It is divided into steps such as melting, rinsing, sealing, boiling, simmering, nourishing, brewing, adding, pouring, soaking, and coagulating.

All of these require the use of sacred water.

For water-based alchemists, the water-based alchemy furnace's ability to conduct water spiritual energy is more important than its sturdiness.

Chen Xuan channeled his spiritual power into the ancient Xuan Shui alchemy furnace, and with a slight thought, remotely activated it.

It circled in the air several times before landing steadily on the jade table.

After absorbing the spiritual energy, Shen Xuan nodded.

"This one, how many spirit stones?"

"180,000 spirit stones, this is the lowest price."

Manager Hu explained with a sincere expression.

"Second-tier water-based alchemy furnaces are extremely rare. Even major sects rarely sell them to the public."

"This ancient-style Xuan Shui furnace is made primarily of deep-sea gold sand essence that has been stored for thousands of years, making it extremely precious."

"In other words, our Divine Sword Sect has always respected fellow alchemists and is willing to sell at a fair price."

"In other parts of the Song Kingdom, even in the immortal cities under the jurisdiction of Medicine God Valley, you can't buy it no matter how many spirit stones you spend."

Shen Xuan already knew this, so he naturally wouldn't argue about it.

"Alright, this alchemy furnace will do! Thank you for your thoughtfulness, Manager Hu!"

Shen Xuan took out his storage bag, poured out a pile of spirit stones, and calmly said, "Please trouble Manager Hu to fetch another hundred portions of Qi-Nourishing Pills and one hundred portions of Yellow Dragon Pills."

Upon hearing this, Manager Hu looked at Shen Xuan in surprise.

He didn't expect that Shen Xuan would only use the second-tier water-based alchemy furnace he purchased to refine Qi-refining pills.

"Okay. Yafei, quickly prepare all the medicinal herbs for Fellow Daoist Shen."

soon.

Shen Xuan and Shi Ranran walked out of the Divine Sword Pavilion.

Behind him, Manager Hu was still waving and smiling.

After Shen Xuan's figure completely disappeared...

Wei Yafei asked, "Senior Uncle Hu, is that Fellow Daoist Shen really a Water-based Alchemist?"

"At the second level of Foundation Establishment, he may have just obtained the inheritance of water-based alchemy and wants to try out the art of water-based alchemy."

"Isn't it said that the Water Method of Alchemy is very difficult?"

"Disaster?"

Manager Hu shook his head.

"Of all the arts of cultivation, which one is not difficult!"

"How can you give up if you don't try and get hurt?"

"If he tries to sell that alchemy furnace, I'll buy it back at 70% of the original price, considering it a favor from a friend."

Upon hearing this, Wei Yafei quickly nodded.

"Ok!"

A hint of disappointment flickered in his eyes.

I thought to myself.

"If only he were a water-based alchemist."

"Maybe this can help Sister Yaqian get out of her predicament!"

(End of this chapter)