Immortality and Cultivation: I Have Too Many Talents

Chapter 380 The enemy is at the gates (Please subscribe)

A few days later.

The head of the Wei family paid a visit.

"Brother Weidao, please have some tea."

This time, Shen Xuan used Misty Shadow Spirit Tea.

Master Yu of the Divine Sword Sect is a good person.

They specially asked someone to bring two cans of Misty Shadow Spirit Tea to White Crane Island.

Shen Xuan was aware of the situation regarding the arrival of the Wei family head.

His deal with the Wei family patriarch was coming to an end.

The Wei family gave him the essence and blood of the Spirit Tortoise in ten installments.

He worked diligently, refining elixirs for the Wei family for two and a half years.

The success rate of the fifth batch of Longevity Pills reached 40%.

It's time to refine the Longevity Pill.

Only two pills need to be produced.

The Wei family would then make a sure profit.

The head of the Wei family asked repeatedly.

Shen Xuan was quite confident in refining the Longevity Pill at this moment.

"Two pills have been formed; there should be no major problems."

"At least one of them is of average quality. Whether the other one is of average quality or poor quality depends on luck."

Shen Xuan spoke frankly.

At times like this, there's no need to hide anything.

The Wei family has already handed over all their chips.

Shen Xuan achieved his goal of obtaining the essence blood of a third-tier divine turtle.

They can slip away at any time.

The Wei family was unaware that the alchemist Shen before them was completely unbound by the oath of Heaven.

Not afraid of violating the contract

Shen Xuan considered himself to be kind-hearted and virtuous by nature.

They are willing to fulfill the transaction agreement and refine the Longevity Pill for the Wei family.

If the Wei family is worried about his alchemy skills.

I dare not take the risk.

That's a different story; you can't blame him.

"Very well! Since Master Shen is confident, the Wei family will take the gamble!"

In four years, Shen Xuan never made a mistake in the matter of water-based alchemy.

His words always come true.

This also gave the Wei family head a lot of confidence.

……

a few days later.

The head of the Wei family sent over the ingredients for the Longevity Pill.

Shen Xuan took this alchemy process very seriously.

Seven days before the furnace is opened, fasting and bathing begin.

Abstain from meat and fish, nourish your body, bathe and burn incense, and clean your clothes and headgear.

The Longevity Pill is a third-tier longevity elixir, and its refining process takes up to one hundred days.

Although the principles are similar and the techniques are alike, the time required is more than three times that of the Longevity Pill.

The opportunity to refine a third-tier spirit pill was equally rare for Shen Xuan.

"I will remain in the alchemy room until the elixir is completed."

"Apart from Wei Yating, Qingfeng, and Mingyue, do not allow any unauthorized persons to disturb my alchemy."

Shen Xuan spoke to Wei Anping, who had come to protect him.

The stakes are high.

The Wei family specially dispatched Wei Anping to guard the alchemy room day and night.

Shen Xuan knew perfectly well what was going on.

So-called protection is nothing more than supervision.

After all, a single Longevity Pill is worth a million spirit stones.

No one would be completely at ease.

After the furnace is opened.

Shen Xuan had Wei Yating assist him throughout the process.

Qingfeng and Mingyue were responsible for assisting Wei Anping by relaying information.

None of the three were allowed to leave the alchemy room during the alchemy process.

Time passes day by day.

Shen Xuan felt that although it was his first time refining the Longevity Pill, the process was actually quite smooth.

Compared to the Longevity Pill.

It requires more effort and takes longer.

Fortunately, his Dao Foundation Sea was vast, his spiritual power was pure, his divine soul and consciousness were strong, and his physical body was robust, which enabled him to persevere.

It would be difficult for an ordinary Foundation Establishment stage alchemist to endure such a high-intensity alchemy process.

Three months later.

The Longevity Elixir has reached its final two steps.

That day, Shen Xuan prepared the medicinal solution in the alchemy furnace and cooled it with Xuanbing Spirit Water.

"In ten days, I will be able to condense the core!"

Shen Xuan smiled.

Judging from the quality of the medicinal solution, there is a high probability that two Longevity Pills will be formed.

At that moment, a desolate bell tolled.

It entered the alchemy room and became very faint.

The tolling of the bells was filled with sorrow.

Shen Xuan was slightly taken aback.

The bell rang eight times.

Wei Yating's expression changed drastically.

"Yating, what happened?"

"Within the clan..."

Wei Yating's face was pale and her lips trembled.

“An important figure in the clan has passed away.”

Shen Xuan's heart tightened.

"who is it?"

Wei Yating shook her head.

"Yating doesn't know, but she is a very important member of the clan."

"Qingfeng, Mingyue, call Wei Anping in."

Soon, Wei Anping strode into the alchemy room.

Shen Xuan noticed that Wei Anping, who was usually so adept at social maneuvering, was now filled with sorrow.

"What was that bell ringing just now?"

Wei Anping glanced at Wei Yating. His lips moved slightly as he transmitted his voice to Shen Xuan.

“My cousin Wei Anxin attempted to break through to the Core Formation stage, but failed unexpectedly and perished.”

Shen Xuan's heart skipped a beat, and his expression turned serious.

Wei Anxin is a potential Core Formation cultivator in the Wei family and the successor to the family's patriarch.

In theory, if one prepares well in the early stages, even if the attempt to break through to the Core Formation stage fails and the foundation of one's Dao is damaged, one will not perish.

"How could this be?"

"My cousin is attempting to break through to the Core Formation stage at the Divine Sword Sect's training grounds. We haven't received any updates yet."

Wei Anping took a deep breath.

"Master Shen, this is a Longevity Pill..."

"The Longevity Pill is fine!"

Shen Xuan said decisively.

"That's good!"

Wei Anping gave Wei Yating a few instructions and then left in a hurry.

Shen Xuan crushed two high-grade spirit stones and silently restored his spiritual power.

……

Seven days later.

The sound of cannons booming could be heard outside.

Clearly, the Lu family of Canglong Island seized the opportunity to launch an attack, bringing their troops to the city's gates.

Wei Anxin has passed away.

With no successor in the Wei family of Baihe Island, the balance of power has shifted from offense to defense.

But the fact that they were defeated so quickly made Shen Xuan suspicious.

"You guys stay here and keep watch, I'll be right back!"

Shen Xuan concealed himself and quietly left the cave.

I went straight to the Shiratsu Island market and took a stroll around. It was completely different from what I had imagined; it was desolate at the time.

The wandering cultivators from afar scattered like birds and beasts.

The few shops that exist are all operated by Wei family.

Shen Xuan took a mid-grade spirit stone and asked a waiter at a restaurant for information.

An hour later.

Shen Xuan returned to the alchemy room and examined the medicinal solution in the alchemy furnace.

"It turns out that Lu Zhanpeng, the seed of the Lu family's Core Formation, successfully condensed a fake Core a year ago."

This news was kept secret.

However, it could not be hidden from Tianxiang Pavilion and Tongxin Chamber of Commerce.

Lu Zhanpeng emerged from seclusion and joined forces with the Lu family patriarch to take action.

The Wei family's forces suffered a crushing defeat, collapsing completely and retreating to White Crane Island.

In addition, news spread that Wei Anxin had failed to break through to the Core Formation stage and had died.

The rogue cultivators recruited by the Wei family scattered in all directions.

No matter how high the reward, no one will be willing to participate in a war that is destined to be lost.

now.

The Lu family mobilized its entire force, with over a dozen warships and hundreds of war vessels led by the Lu family patriarch and Lu Zhanpeng, two pseudo-Dan cultivators, completely surrounding the port of Baihe Island.

They unleash psionic cannons at set times every morning, noon, and evening.

The White Crane Island protective formation has been continuously reinforced with second-tier top-grade spiritual veins.

There is no immediate concern.

Anyone with eyes can see it.

With the entire Wei family trapped on White Crane Island and no source of income, they would not be able to hold out for long.

If they are isolated and without support, the Wei family's defeat is only a matter of time.

……

three days later.

This is the day Shen Xuan condenses his elixir.

The head of the Wei family personally attended.

"Master Shen, is it possible to successfully complete the pill?"

Shen Xuan glanced at the head of the Wei family.

It's been several months since we last met.

The head of the Wei family had a face full of wrinkles, as if he had aged decades.

His speech and behavior were no longer energetic, but rather somewhat slow, revealing a hint of old age.

"can!"

Shen Xuan made hand seals and cast a spell, sending streams of pure water spiritual energy toward the medicinal solution in the alchemy furnace.

"Congeal!"

After the furnace was opened, a rich aroma of medicine filled the alchemy room.

Inside were two longevity pills radiating a dazzling, five-colored light.

The head of the Wei family visibly breathed a sigh of relief.

A few smiles appeared on his old face.

"Thank you for your trouble, Master Shen!"

He hurriedly put away the two longevity pills and left in a hurry.

Shen Xuan knew perfectly well what was going on.

The head of the Wei family immediately delivered the Longevity Pill to the Wei family patriarch.

After taking the Longevity Pill and refining its medicinal power, the Wei family patriarch can extend his life by ten years.

He can also cast spells and contend with the Lu family patriarch.

otherwise.

The lifespan of the Wei family patriarch was only a little over twenty years.

The battle lasted a little longer.

He couldn't hold on any longer.

"The deal with the Wei family is finally about to be completed."

That night.

Shen Xuan compiled a record of alchemy lineage.

It includes Gathering Spirit Pill, True Essence Pill, Strengthening Essence Pill, Longevity Pill, and Rejuvenation Pill.

The next day.

Shen Xuan paid his respects to the Wei family patriarch.

He handed him the jade slip containing the Daoist alchemy teachings.

Until then.

Only then was his deal with the Wei family truly complete, and neither of them owed the other anything.

As for fighting to the death for the Wei family and rescuing them from their dire straits, Shen Xuan had no such intention at all.

Ultimately, he was nothing more than a master alchemist who had signed a contract with the Wei family.

It's all clearly written in the contract.

The alchemist does not participate in any family wars.

If the Wei family loses the war, the alchemist has the right to terminate the contract and leave on his own.

Shen Xuan could not possibly live or die with the Wei family.

The Wei family patriarch accepted the jade slip containing the Dao of Alchemy, scanned it with his divine sense, and carefully put it away.

Then, he asked in a deep voice.

"Master Shen, what are your plans?"

"The transaction is complete. According to the original contract terms, the Wei family has been defeated, and Mr. Shen may leave at his own discretion."

"Rest assured, the Wei family has always been trustworthy and keeps its promises. Master Shen, please do as you please; the Wei family will absolutely not stop you."

The Wei family patriarch said with a solemn expression, "However, the Lu family has always acted domineeringly. I'm afraid they won't let Alchemist Shen leave easily."

“I, Shen, have my own way of escaping.”

Shen Xuan said calmly.

With his current strength, he could easily confront the Lu family patriarch head-on in the East China Sea.

Moreover, he also possesses the Ten Thousand Mile Golden Light Talisman.

Escaping from the Dongshan sea area was an easy task for him.

After a moment of silence, the Wei family patriarch slowly said, "I know you are a direct disciple of a great sect's master."

"Is there any way to resolve this predicament for the Wei family?"

Shen Xuan shook his head: "You flatter me, Master."

"Two fake Core Formation experts from the Lu family have come in person. I am already extremely fortunate to have been able to protect myself and escape."

"Why doesn't the Master ask the Divine Sword Sect or his old friends for help?"

The Wei family patriarch gave a bitter smile.

"In the face of a family war, where are the old friends who would lend a helping hand!"

"Divine Sword Sect, heh heh. If it weren't for the Divine Sword Sect, An Xin wouldn't have died so mysteriously!"

Shen Xuan remained silent.

He knew that Wei Anxin's demise was not so simple.

The situation within sects is equally complex.

Please accept my deepest condolences.

Shen Xuan bowed slightly and then prepared to leave.

Before he could even leave the secret room.

Behind him came the voice of the Wei family patriarch.

"Master Shen, I possess the remains of a spirit-connected Xuan Turtle."

Shen Xuan stopped in his tracks.

"This is a third-tier spiritual item, its value even surpasses that of essence blood. Alchemist Shen, are you interested?"

Shen Xuan did not turn around.

"I really have no way to deal with these two fake alchemists."

"The remains of the Spirit-Communicating Xuan Turtle are valuable, but unfortunately, they are not meant for me."

After saying that, Shen Xuan didn't turn around, quickened his pace, and hurriedly headed towards his own cave.

One cannot stay on White Crane Island for even a day longer.

The Lu family fleet surrounding the island could break through the island's protective formation at any moment and rush in to wreak havoc.

Shen Xuan was not afraid.

However, they were unwilling to have a direct conflict with the Lu family.

After all, the Lu family has two fake Core Formation cultivators.

Shen Xuan returned to his cave dwelling, tidied up a bit, and put the Silver Horned Pegasus back into his spirit beast bag.

Unbeknownst to him, he had spent more than four years on White Crane Island.

Shen Xuan gazed at the bright moon and twinkling stars in the sky.

Be clear in my mind.

After he left, eight or nine out of ten of the Wei family cultivators on White Crane Island would perish there.

"Master Shen, are you leaving?"

Behind me, a familiar, gentle voice came.

(End of this chapter)