Immortality and Cultivation: I Have Too Many Talents

Chapter 377 Riding the Waves (Seeking Subscriptions)

An increase in lifespan means a slowdown in the rate at which qi and blood decline.

Even if one reaches the Core Formation stage at two hundred years old.

In terms of Shen Xuan's lifespan, he is still in his prime.

The success rate of condensing the true elixir has increased somewhat.

Moreover, Shen Xuan can also take longevity pills such as the Longevity Pill and the Rejuvenation Pill.

It can extend one's lifespan further.

Even if he is four hundred years old.

It is not impossible.

The longer a cultivator's lifespan, the stronger they become.

They have more time to cultivate their skills, improve their realm, and increase the power of their spells.

If one has ample lifespan, there is no need to risk one's life to seize cultivation resources.

Moreover, in the cultivation world, there are many secret techniques that can increase one's cultivation level and enhance the power of protective methods by consuming lifespan.

The [Turtle Spirit Divination] option that we didn't choose earlier is one of them.

Consuming one's own lifespan to glimpse the secrets of heaven, predict the future, and possess divine wisdom.

This is much more effective than "seeking good fortune and avoiding misfortune".

There are also some blood-burning secret techniques.

By burning essence and blood and consuming lifespan, cultivators can unleash their potential ahead of time, concentrate their output, and significantly increase their combat power in a short period of time.

【Dragon Blood Boiling】is one of them.

Because he was concerned about damaging his foundation and reducing his lifespan, Shen Xuan only cultivated it to the proficient stage before temporarily stopping.

Shen Xuan feared that the [Self-Healing] skill would not be able to make up for the loss of his own essence and blood.

If you have enough lifespan, you can continue to improve the proficiency of the [Dragon Blood Boiling] skill.

This is a last resort for saving one's life.

Many demonic cultivation techniques and secret arts also follow this principle.

Let's look at the Daoist principles we've gained.

【Daoyun: 16021】

The Daoist Points will increase by 1,800 points at once!

For the same amount, the Daoist points are more than those of the Tiger-Faced Flood Dragon's essence blood!
Shen Xuan did a rough calculation.

After completely refining the essence blood of the Spirit-Communicating Mystic Turtle, one can accumulate 100,000 Dao Points!
"Third-tier Longevity Pills are too expensive, and the Wei family is unwilling to use the medicinal materials for practice."

"Let's get the second-tier longevity pills sorted out first!"

The Longevity Pill is meant for Foundation Establishment cultivators.

An ordinary longevity pill can increase the lifespan of a Foundation Establishment cultivator by about ten years.

Good and superior quality longevity pills can prolong life for several more years.

It varies from person to person.

Longevity Pills are also strategic spiritual items of the sect, strictly controlled, and extremely valuable.

Each Longevity Pill costs approximately 100,000 spirit stones and is extremely rare and expensive.

It is generally used by the foundation-building ancestor of a cultivation family.

Ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivators simply cannot afford it.

For an ordinary cultivation family, with such financial resources, it would be better to exchange for three Foundation Establishment Pills to provide fresh blood for the family.

"After fully refining the essence blood of the Spirit-Communicating Mystic Turtle, my spiritual root can be further enhanced."

Shen Xuan's water elemental root is as high as 86 points.

The last time, the Tiger-Faced Flood Dragon's essence blood boosted my stats by three points.

Nowadays, only the blood essence of a second-tier or higher water spirit can improve the aptitude of a water spirit root.

The higher you go, the harder it gets.

"I wonder how effective cultivation is with a Celestial Spirit Root!"

Shen Xuan was filled with anticipation.

……

Two years later.

Inside the alchemy room.

A cauldron, its surface a deep blue-green, adorned with cloud patterns resembling ten thousand divine dragons churning, was immersed in a steaming pool of spiritual energy.

Under the intense heat of the earth, the spiritual water in the spirit pool boiled, surging and turbulent like a mighty river.

Bubbles rose gently, then burst open, releasing plumes of steam.

The alchemy furnace is named the Myriad Dragons Mysterious Water Furnace. It was specially made for Shen Xuan by Yu Yang Zhenren of the Qingyun Sect.

It took Master Yuyang a whole year to create this second-tier top-grade water-based alchemy furnace.

Shen Xuan paid 800,000 spirit stones.

This is a friendly price; I still owe Master Yuyang a favor.

When the Myriad Dragons Mystic Water Furnace appeared in the alchemy room, the Wei family head personally delivered the essence blood of the Spirit-Communicating Mystic Turtle.

For two years, the alchemy furnace in the alchemy room never stopped running.

The Spirit Gathering Pill is for the early stage of Foundation Establishment, the True Essence Pill is for the middle stage of Foundation Establishment, and the Foundation Consolidation Pill is for the late stage of Foundation Establishment.

As long as the Wei family sends medicinal herbs, Shen Xuan accepts them all, refines them into elixirs, and returns them to the Wei family.

Over the past two years, Shen Xuan has demonstrated extraordinary talent in alchemy.

The success rate of obtaining the Foundation Establishment Pill in the late stage has been increased to 40%.

Achieve the rank of a second-grade superior water-based alchemist.

Such speed left the Wei family head in awe and completely convinced.

He personally traveled to and from Shen Xuan's cave, strictly adhering to the agreement, providing one-tenth of the spirit tortoise's essence blood once every three months.

The attitude of the Wei family head towards Shen Xuan was completely different.

They treat each other as equals, showing concern and care.

Shen Xuan's status and treatment in the Wei family rose rapidly, second only to the head of the Wei family.

People live on Baihe Island, and their fame spreads far and wide throughout the Dongshan sea area.

With the Wei family's meticulous support, Wei Yating successfully broke through to the sixth level of Qi Refining.

Her alchemy skills also improved by leaps and bounds, and she could easily refine the Yellow Dragon Pill with a success rate of up to 70%.

Qingfeng and Mingyue have grown into young men of fifteen or sixteen, and not long ago they broke through to the fourth level of Qi Refining.

Under Wei Yating's guidance, they began refining the Peiyuan Pill.

The three of them became Shen Xuan's capable assistants in alchemy.

Shen Xuan ordered them around like cattle and horses, day and night.

Nevertheless, Wei Yating and her two companions remained grateful, continued to enjoy themselves, and worked diligently.

At this moment, Shen Xuan personally took action and used the Myriad Dragons Profound Water Furnace to refine the Longevity Pill.

This is the first batch.

This second-tier longevity elixir is recorded in detail in Li Ruyi's alchemy lineage.

Therefore, even though it was his first time refining, Shen Xuan remained calm and composed.

Wei Yating and Qingfeng Mingyue behind him seemed even more nervous than Shen Xuan.

Even the usually calm and composed head of the Wei family had an eager look in his eyes and his breathing became slightly rapid.

This is a second-tier longevity elixir!
One dose of the Longevity Pill ingredients is worth 200,000 spirit stones.

He painstakingly collected these items from numerous merchant guilds and cultivation factions.

Only by producing two pills can one barely break even.

Master Shen claimed that there was no problem.

With just a few practice sessions, one can achieve a success rate of over 30% in successfully forming pills.

But the cost is just too high.

In the past two years, the Wei family has earned a lot of spirit stones thanks to Shen Xuan's alchemy.

I witnessed firsthand how Shen Xuan's alchemy skills improved by leaps and bounds at an incredible speed.

That's why the head of the Wei family dared to place such a huge bet. Otherwise, what if they failed?

As the head of the family, he was about to be cursed to death by many elders at the clan meeting.

Only when you manage a household do you realize how expensive firewood and rice are.

The family war between the Wei family of White Crane Island and the Lu family of Azure Dragon Island lasted for more than three years.

At first, no one believed that the Wei family could survive.

After all, the strength of the Wei family on White Crane Island, whether in terms of cultivator combat power or family wealth, is no match for the Lu family on Azure Dragon Island.

However, as time goes by.

To everyone's surprise, the Wei family of Baihe Island remained standing.

The combat strength of cultivators is not a big deal.

After all, no real war of annihilation had taken place, and few cultivators from either race personally went into battle.

But in terms of family wealth alone.

The Wei family of White Crane Island impressed many cultivators.

The Wei family lost their source of income from sea hunting.

Everyone thought that the Wei family was about to run into financial difficulties and wouldn't be able to sustain themselves for long.

At the very least, the treatment and rewards for recruiting independent cultivators will decrease.

As a result, it becomes very difficult for the Wei family to recruit truly capable independent cultivators to participate in the war.

As a result, the Wei family directly used elixirs to distribute salaries and rewards.

Nourishing Essence Pill, Yellow Dragon Pill, Gathering Spirit Pill, True Essence Pill, Consolidating Essence Pill...

From the mid-stage of Qi Refining to the late-stage of Foundation Establishment, all kinds of commonly used cultivation pills are available.

This is a hard currency comparable to spirit stones.

The internal supply price is two cents cheaper than the market price.

Moreover, the Wei family has also made a statement.

In a few days, longevity pills and foundation-building pills will be added to reward merit.

At this moment, even the most oblivious cultivators would know that the Wei family had a remarkable alchemist assisting them.

His alchemical skills were extremely refined.

The name of alchemist Shen Changsheng resounded throughout the entire Dongshan Sea Area.

Even the higher-ups of the Divine Sword Sect and the Beast Emperor Pavilion had heard of it.

The morale of the Wei family's camp was greatly boosted.

Some reclusive, experienced Foundation Establishment cultivators joined the Wei family's ranks.

The other elixirs are fine, though.

Longevity Pills and Foundation Building Pills are strategic spiritual items that cannot be bought even with spirit stones.

They either extend their own lifespan or lay a foundation for their descendants.

Sake makes people's faces red, and wealth and silk touch people's hearts.

When opportunity knocks, seize it!

With the addition of many Foundation Establishment Realm cultivators, the Wei family's strength has greatly increased.

The Lu family suffered repeated defeats and had no choice but to shrink their battle lines.

no way.

Mythical beasts are good.

Nowhere are there longevity pills or foundation-building pills that are more tempting?

The war situation between the Wei and Lu tribes was beyond most people's expectations.

The biggest contributor behind the scenes is none other than Master Shen, who is standing right in front of us.

Shen Xuan repeatedly made hand seals to cast spells.

Lower the temperature of the spiritual water in the spiritual pool.

After "enduring" comes "nurturing".

The Myriad Dragons Mystic Water Furnace is heated at a low temperature for an extended period of time in the Spirit Pool.

It will take about ten days and ten nights.

This step is not complicated.

All that is needed is to control the intensity of the earth fire jets and maintain the temperature of the spiritual water in the spirit pool.

However, it takes quite a long time.

Shen Xuan couldn't stay in the alchemy furnace forever.

He assigned Wei Yating and Qingfeng Mingyue to work in two shifts, keeping watch day and night.

"Master Shen, how is it?"

The head of the Wei family asked with a forced smile.

"Brother Weidao, there's no need to worry. Since I dared to start the furnace, I have a certain degree of confidence."

"So far, everything is under control."

"That's good."

The head of the Wei family explained, "Of course I believe in Alchemist Shen."

"I've reached an agreement with the Tongxin Chamber of Commerce. As long as Master Shen can refine the Longevity Pill, they are willing to provide two more sets of medicinal materials."

"No need to pay spirit stones, you can use longevity pills to settle the debt."

Shen Xuan smiled slightly.

"Brother Weidao, two portions aren't enough! Tell them to prepare more."

"The first few batches may result in a small loss."

"After five batches, I, Shen, will be proficient. Conservatively speaking, each batch can produce three pills."

Upon hearing this, the head of the Wei family was overjoyed.

"That's good!"

Three pills were produced in one batch, earning a pure profit of 100,000 spirit stones.

Moreover, this is a strategic treasure.

It can be used to win over various cultivation forces.

The head of the Wei family took out an exquisite jade bottle and carefully handed it to Shen Xuan.

"Our ancestor instructed that this is the eighth batch. The Wei family has lived up to Master Shen's expectations, and we would appreciate Master Shen's continued efforts."

Shen Xuan glanced at Wei Yating and nodded.

"I understand."

"The technique for refining the Longevity Pill is similar to that of the Longevity Pill, but the requirements are even higher."

"Brother Weidao, please tell the Master that everything is going according to plan, so the Master need not worry."

A month later.

Shen Xuan condensed the liquid into a pill.

Looking at the two longevity pills formed from the elixir solution, the Wei family head finally felt relieved.

One ordinary product, one inferior product.

Based on the selling price, this longevity pill's ingredients resulted in a loss of 50,000 spirit stones.

However, this was only the first time Master Shen had refined the Longevity Pill.

It will only get better with a few more batches.

In just over three years.

Shen Xuan then became a second-tier high-grade alchemist.

They are still extremely rare water-based alchemists.

To date, he has never made a mistake in alchemy.

The head of the Wei family contacted the Tongxin Chamber of Commerce, intending to trade two Longevity Pills plus 50,000 spirit stones for a complete set of Longevity Pill ingredients.

"Zhuo Qingning, president of the Tongxin Chamber of Commerce, has personally come to Weihai Immortal City to request that the family head bring Master Shen to meet with him, as there are important matters to discuss!"

Foreign Affairs Elder Wei Anping delivered an unexpected message.

(End of this chapter)