Immortality and Cultivation: I Have Too Many Talents

Chapter 373 The Invisible Demon Shark (Please Subscribe)

Dongshan sea area.

Three hundred miles south of Canglong Island.

A warship guarding the homeland sped back to Baihe Island.

On the deck, Wei Xinghong bowed to another wiry, scholar-like monk.

"Seventh Uncle, your actions this time, capturing and killing Lu Zhanhao's spirit beast, the invisible demon shark, are truly commendable!"

This person was Wei Anxin, another member of the Wei family who had reached the Foundation Establishment stage and was a potential Core Formation cultivator.

On the other side of the deck, a massive, cloaked shark was caught by a dark, iron hook-like magical artifact and was struggling to survive.

A bloody hole in its abdomen; its demon core had been removed.

He was clearly exhaling more than inhaling, extremely weak, and could die at any moment.

Wei Anxin gazed into the distance at Canglong Island.

"Lu Zhanhao is ambitious and dreams of making a comeback and counterattacking Baihe Island."

"This time, killing his spirit beast is a warning to him."

The Wei family had been preparing for this operation for a long time.

Using the white codfish, the favorite food of the elusive demon shark, as bait, they lured the shark to a place 300 miles outside Canglong Island.

Wei Anxin personally took action, using the demon-hunting hook he had prepared beforehand to launch a surprise attack from the shadows, achieving a great victory.

By the time Lu Zhanhao realized something was wrong and tried to recall the invisible demon shark, it was too late.

The invisible demon shark, hooked tightly by the Demon Hunter's Hook, could no longer hide. With its demon core removed by Wei Anxin, its death was only a matter of time.

Wei Anxin glanced at the dying, invisible shark, a hint of joy appearing in her eyes.

This operation effectively crippled Lu Zhanhao.

Having lost his spirit beast, the invisible demon shark, Lu Zhanhao's strength has been greatly reduced.

In the short term, it will be difficult to find a suitable alternative spirit beast.

Wei Anxin said calmly, "If Lu Zhanhao dares to catch up, I'd like to see what he's got."

"No! Seventh Uncle, this place is too close to Canglong Island. If the Lu family patriarch comes after us, even with warships, we will have a hard time escaping."

Wei Xinghong quickly advised.

Wei Anxin is the seed of the Wei family to achieve the Golden Core stage, and the hope of the entire clan.

Its importance even surpasses that of the head of the Wei family; it cannot be lost.

"The Lu family patriarch!"

"Once I condense my inner core, we'll have to fight sooner or later!"

Wei Anxin was full of fighting spirit.

He is the first person to reach the Foundation Establishment Realm in the Dongshan Sea Area.

Their actual combat strength is even above that of the Wei family head.

If it weren't for the fear of the Lu family patriarch...

He had long wanted to have a showdown with Lu Zhanhao.

"Seventh Uncle, how's the planning for your Core Formation artifact going?"

Wei Anxin has successfully completed his Foundation Establishment and is planning to attempt to reach Core Formation.

Apart from the Core Formation training ground.

It also requires breakthrough elixirs to transform into golden cores and core-forming spiritual items of corresponding attributes.

The Wei family patriarch is personally involved in negotiations with Medicine God Valley regarding the purchase of the Golden Elixir.

As for the spiritual objects that have reached the Core Formation stage.

It is necessary to find the most suitable one based on Wei Anxin's own cultivation situation.

Of course, the higher the grade and quality, the better.

"Don't worry, I already have some leads."

"That's good."

Wei Xinghong said with a smile, "Once Seventh Uncle condenses his Golden Core, the Lu family of Canglong Island, those mere clowns, can be wiped out with a flick of the wrist!"

"Golden Core? Heh, it would be quite good if you could condense a true core!"

Wei Anxin said with a smile.

He was 70% confident that he could successfully condense his core, provided he obtained the Golden Core Elixir and the desired Core Formation Spiritual Object.

However, it is virtually impossible to condense a golden core.

If one can achieve the true elixir, that would be excellent.

Of the more than one hundred cultivation families in the Dongshan Sea Area, only one ancestor, True Man Cangming, has achieved the True Core in the past three thousand years.

"Don't worry, Seventh Uncle! With the blessing of the Wei family ancestors, Seventh Uncle will surely achieve the True Core!"

"I hope so."

Wei Anxin watched as the warships gradually moved away from Canglong Island.

The anxiety that had been hanging over me gradually subsided.

Not as a last resort.

He was unwilling to fight Lu Zhanhao head-on.

Even a slight mishap could damage the foundation of one's Dao, directly affecting the success or failure of condensing the inner elixir.

If it weren't for the Lu family's aggressive approach, the Wei family would have been at a disadvantage.

He won't make a move.

"By the way, I heard that Wei Yating has a great talent for water-based alchemy?"

When Wei Yating was mentioned, Wei Xinghong couldn't help but show a hint of pride.

"The patriarch personally consulted Alchemist Shen. If Ya Ting can establish her foundation, there is a high chance she will become a second-tier water-based alchemist!"

"Indeed! If our family had a second-tier water-based alchemist, how could we not prosper!"

Wei Anxin smiled and patted Wei Xinghong on the shoulder.

"Xinghong, you must nurture that girl well. Tsk tsk, a second-tier water-based alchemist, there's probably only one like her in the entire Divine Sword Sect."

"Don't worry, Uncle Qi! Xinghong knows what's important."

"The patriarch has instructed that as long as Yating needs it, the entire clan will provide full support."

"By the way, has anyone traced the background of that Alchemist Shen?"

"No. The ancestor said it must be a prodigy from a major sect, hiding in seclusion under an assumed name."

"A sect's prodigy? Could it be that you've come for the remains and essence of the divine tortoise?"

"I suppose so."

Wei Anxin smiled.

"He wants our Wei family's treasured artifact, and we also want his water-based alchemy inheritance!"

"Let's all rely on our own abilities and see who can outlast whom!"

Wei Xinghong also smiled: "That's what the ancestor meant too."

As long as the Wei family patriarch is alive, Wei Anxin will successfully break through to the Core Formation stage.

No matter how powerful Shen Danshi is, he can't do anything to the Wei family.

"Ask him if he's interested in the corpse of the invisible demon shark."

"If you want it, sell it to him cheaply, as a reward for his guidance on Ya Ting's alchemy."

……

The Lu family patriarch ultimately did not appear.

The Wei family's warships returned safely.

Go home.

Wei Xinghong called Wei Yating over.

"grandfather!"

"Go ask Alchemist Shen if Patriarch Lu wants the Invisible Shark, his spirit beast."

"Ah! Grandfather went out and killed the Lu family head's spirit beast?"

"I don't have that ability!"

Wei Xinghong glared at his granddaughter.

"Don't ask so many questions! Just go when I tell you to!"

"Yes, grandfather."

Wei Yating returned to her room, did some light makeup in front of the bronze mirror, and then visited Shen Xuan.

Recently, she has been frequently visiting Shen Xuan's cave to refine pills.

After getting to know Shen Xuan better, she became much more lively in her speech and behavior.

"Master Shen, your grandfather asked Ya Ting to ask you, do you want to become an invisible demon shark?"

"You've seen it. It's the spirit beast of the Lu family head of Canglong Island."

Upon hearing this, a hint of joy flashed in Shen Xuan's eyes.

He was still thinking about how to lure the invisible demon shark out and away from the Lu family head.

Then kill them in one fell swoop.

Unexpectedly, the Lu family got there first.

"want!"

Shen Xuan's answer was resolute.

"How many spirit stones?"

Wei Yating's pretty face flushed slightly.

"I don't know. I'll go and invite my grandfather to speak with Master Shen." Half an hour later, Wei Yating led Wei Xinghong to Shen Xuan's cave again.

"The Wei family is grateful for Master Shen's guidance in alchemy."

"The stealth demon shark has no demon core. How about 300,000 spirit stones, Master Shen?"

The core of a top-grade water demon is worth around 100,000 spirit stones on the market.

The price of the entire Stealth Demon Shark is 200,000 spirit stones cheaper than the Iron-Mouthed Crocodile in the last auction.

The Wei family's meaning is very clear.

Selling it cheaper than the market price is a way of repaying Shen Xuan's favor.

"it is good!"

After a moment's thought, Shen Xuan readily agreed.

Although it lacks a demon core, it cannot be refined into a corpse beast.

But it was the essence and blood of the beasts and the flesh of the monsters that Shen Xuan valued most.

Superior-grade water fairy blood can provide Daoist energy, enhancing the [Invisibility] skill.

Over a thousand catties of top-grade water-attribute demon beast meat, refined using the [Gnawing on All Things] technique, can sustain one for a year.

now.

As [Gnawing on All Things] approaches perfection.

Shen Xuan's appetite has increased significantly.

The required meat is from water-attribute monsters; the higher the grade, the better.

A second-tier high-grade water demon that has lost its demon core is priced at 300,000 spirit stones.

It's still a good deal.

The two quickly reached a deal.

Wei Xinghong left with Wei Yating.

Back to the mansion.

Wei Xinghong and Wei Yating chatted privately.

"Ya Ting, practice alchemy diligently with Master Shen."

"Yes, grandfather."

Wei Yating is exceptionally intelligent.

She could tell that the Wei family was deliberately trying to befriend Master Shen.

"Our ancestor speculates that Alchemist Shen is a prodigy from a major sect."

Wei Xinghong coughed lightly, emphasizing his tone.

"There is no possibility between you and him."

A blush rose on Wei Yating's pretty face.

“Grandfather, Yating didn’t mean that.”

"Besides, Master Shen doesn't think much of Ya Ting either."

Wei Xinghong nodded.

"You just understand."

"Master Shen looks young, but his real age is at least a hundred years old."

Wei Xinghong underestimated the situation.

Shen Xuan is already 120 years old.

"The two of you are not a good match."

"Focus on cultivating the Dao of Alchemy. If you need anything, just let me know."

"The patriarch has spoken, dedicating the entire clan's resources to nurturing you into a second-tier alchemist."

Upon hearing this, Wei Yating gave a slight curtsy.

My resolve to achieve my goal has only grown stronger.

She did have feelings for Master Shen.

Gentle and refined, cultured and courteous.

Not only did he wholeheartedly impart his knowledge of alchemy, but he also voluntarily expended his own essence to remove the poison from the pills and purify her spiritual power.

However, considering that Master Shen was a prodigy from a major sect.

There are also differences in level of understanding and age.

Wei Yating knew that there was no future for him and Shen Danshi.

Moreover, from beginning to end, Master Shen never revealed any such intention.

Don't even mention that Master Shen looks down on her.

Even if they fell in love, they faced obstacles from their respective sects and families.

Her family has invested so much in nurturing her.

They won't agree to let her get married, as it would benefit outsiders.

“Yating understands.”

"As long as you know."

Wei Xinghong sighed, a bitter look appearing on his face.

"Our family has nurtured us as we grow. Now that we have grown, we must repay our family."

"As members of the family, this is our destiny."

“Yating knows.”

Looking at his most promising granddaughter, Wei Xinghong couldn't help but feel a sense of emotion.

"Ya Ting, seize this opportunity! If you can obtain Master Shen's alchemy inheritance, you can become a second-tier water-based alchemist."

"You will become the number one alchemist in the Dongshan Sea Area!"

"In the future, when I face my ancestors, I will have something to say!"

Wei Xinghong's words are not an exaggeration.

In the Dongshan Sea Area, there are very few second-tier alchemists.

Moreover, there are very few water-based alchemists.

There are many water-attribute monsters here.

It is very suitable for water-based alchemists to showcase their skills.

"Grandfather, rest assured, Ya Ting will work hard to live up to the family's expectations and advance to become a second-tier alchemist!"

Wei Yating said with a determined look.

I sighed softly to myself.

I'm going to spend the rest of my life on White Crane Island.

However, this is fine.

Her greatest goal is to become an outstanding alchemist.

A focused mind makes it easier to succeed.

at this time.

In the cave.

After Shen Xuan finished dealing with the Iron-Mouthed Crocodile Corpse Beast.

Begin processing the corpse of the cloaked shark.

Relatively speaking, this is simpler.

First, extract its essence and blood, then store it separately.

Then cut off the valuable shark fins and pull out the sharp teeth.

Remove the outer layer of scales.

Break down and store the demon shark meat.

Shen Xuan took an hour to deal with the invisible demon shark.

"The Wei family still has some foundation."

"They can capture and kill even the spirit beasts of the Lu family head."

"I wonder how Lu Zhanhao is doing now!"

This is a natal spirit beast.

Sign a soul contract with the cultivator master.

The death of a natal spirit beast is not enough to damage the cultivator's soul.

However, it is difficult to find a comparable alternative in the short term.

As a beast-taming cultivator, Lu Zhanhao's combat power was significantly reduced after losing the stealth demon shark.

"The Wei family thought this would intimidate the Lu family and buy them time."

"The result is likely to be the opposite."

Shen Xuan thought to himself.

White Crane Island originally belonged to the Lu family.

It was snatched from the Lu family by the Wei family's ancestor, the True Man Cangming.

The remaining members of the Lu family joined the Beast Emperor Pavilion, where they bided their time and concealed their talents for a thousand years.

Having finally cultivated a fake Core Formation cultivator, and with the support of the Beast Emperor Pavilion behind him, their momentum is at its peak.

How could they change their expansionist intentions to counterattack Baihe Island because of the Wei family's intimidation?

"This is going to be interesting!"

(End of this chapter)