Immortality and Cultivation: I Have Too Many Talents

Chapter 388 Spring Blossoms (Seeking Subscriptions)

Hundreds of feet deep in the ocean.

It was pitch black and gloomy here.

At the very bottom of the East China Sea, jagged rocks stand silently.

The immense water pressure deterred the cultivators from proceeding.

However, this is a paradise for deep-sea sirens.

They are all strangely shaped, with fierce-looking faces, usually with a mouthful of sharp teeth, degenerated eyes, and like to swim and hunt with their mouths wide open.

at this time.

These deep-sea predators, as if sensing an extremely terrifying presence, fled with all their might.

A ten-zhang-long azure dragon swam leisurely on the seabed.

Its scales shimmered, it moved with incredible speed, and its body faintly emitted an extremely yin and cold blue spiritual light.

The violent and ferocious aura originating from the primordial divine beast, the dragon, spread in all directions.

Wherever it went, the various hidden deep-sea sirens fled in panic.

It was the dragon form that Shen Xuan had transformed into.

Deep in the ocean, the dragon's form moves freely and unrestrained.

The terrifying water pressure was completely non-existent for him.

On the contrary, it felt like a fish in water, very comfortable and pleasant.

With a slight thought, one can control the power of the water flow and make it work for the dragon's Dharma form.

It's no exaggeration to say that the ocean floor is Shen Xuan's absolute home turf.

In this environment.

Shen Xuan was absolutely confident that he could kill the fake Core Formation cultivator.

Even if they come from a major sect.

He doesn't need to circulate spiritual energy at all.

Relying on the instinct of the dragon's Dharma form.

Then they can overturn rivers and seas, act recklessly, and crush Foundation Establishment cultivators at the peak of their cultivation.

Just now.

He kept his promise and returned the Forest Shadow Sword to Nie Wuhen, taking away his Golden Gang Sword and Azure Cold Gold.

These two second-tier top-grade spiritual items are of extraordinary value.

It was the key spiritual object for Nie Wuhen's breakthrough to Core Formation.

If nothing unexpected happens, after Nie Wuhen returns to his sect, he will ask his elders to go to Qingyun Sect to negotiate.

After paying a certain price, he returned the flying sword and the Core Formation artifact to Nie Wuhen.

After all, for a sect, an excellent Core Formation seed is still very valuable to cultivate, and they will not give up easily.

There was a reason why Shen Xuan showed mercy and did not severely injure Nie Wuhen or destroy his path to enlightenment.

Firstly, both of them were core disciples of the Seven Sects of the Song Kingdom.

Nie Wuhen's actions were merely an attempt to obtain the remains of the divine tortoise in order to curry favor with a Golden Core cultivator.

They just have different stances; there's no real grudge or animosity between them.

According to the rules of the Seven Sects Alliance, disciples of the seven sects are not allowed to kill each other.

Especially these core disciples who receive direct instruction from real people.

Each one consumed a large amount of the sect's resources and cannot be easily lost.

Secondly, the Divine Sword Sect also had experts hiding nearby, watching the battle.

The details of his battle with Nie Wuhen will inevitably be spread.

Severely injuring Nie Wuhen and forging a blood feud would be a net loss for Shen Xuan.

At their level of status, it's not just about personal ability that matters.

You also need to look at their background, connections, and networks.

By ruining Nie Wuhen's path to immortality, his sect and family will inevitably become mortal enemies with Shen Xuan.

Since they are all among the seven major sects of the Song Dynasty, there's no need for that.

Shen Xuan gained a great deal from his secluded cultivation on Baihe Island in the Dongshan sea area, and was very satisfied.

Although some risks were taken.

Everything turned out alright, nothing serious.

"I've worked hard for five years, it's time to relax and treat myself!"

Think of this.

Shen Xuan felt a surge of excitement.

……

Qingyun Fairy City.

late at night.

In a pink-themed woman's boudoir.

Shangguan Yan'er had just finished bathing. She wore a light gauze dress, her long hair cascading down her back, her pretty face, as delicate as a jade plate, was slightly flushed, her eyes were bright as stars, and her red lips were luscious and tempting.

Her graceful figure was partially hidden.

Her flawless, fair skin, reflected in the luminous pearl, appeared as translucent and delicate as snow, radiant and breathtaking.

At this moment, she lay lazily on her specially made soft bed, flipping through a jade slip containing information. Her delicate brows furrowed slightly, and she put it down in disappointment.

five years.

Shen Xuan suddenly disappeared without a trace.

This left Shangguan Yan'er feeling deeply melancholy.

Over the years, under her leadership, the Shangguan family has gained a firm foothold in Qingyun City.

Existing commercial and trade activities continued to advance steadily.

It went much more smoothly than I had imagined.

The Shangguan family has been in business for many years, and the elders are all well-versed in human relationships and worldly wisdom.

Given the reality that there is only one Foundation Establishment cultivator, and he is from an outside family.

With the elders taking the lead, all the clan members adopted a proper mindset, were cautious and prudent, and did not easily make enemies.

Family business was also mainly conducted by the Tianfu Chamber of Commerce.

They sourced goods from the Tianfu Chamber of Commerce and sold them to independent cultivators in Qingyun Immortal City. The profits were meager, but the business was stable.

The elders were very satisfied.

They had no intention of expanding until they had cultivated new Foundation Establishment cultivators.

They dared not even dream of a business with exorbitant profits.

As long as I can hold onto the sacred land I bought at auction, and earn some living expenses through business, and no one provokes or causes trouble, I will be content.

The requirements for Shangguan Yan'er are even simpler.

As long as she doesn't marry out of the family, it's fine.

As for her affair with Shen Xuan, the personal disciple of the Qingyun Sect Master.

These clan elders not only did not oppose it, but also secretly encouraged and supported it.

They are clear.

Shen Xuan played an indispensable role in enabling the Shangguan family to establish itself in Qingyun Immortal City.

Anyway, Shen Xuan was a direct disciple of both lineages and had no intention of marrying Shangguan Yan'er.

For the Shangguan family, this was undoubtedly a win-win situation.

This way, they can both keep Shangguan Yan'er and leverage Shen Xuan's strength.

However, Shangguan Yan'er was not satisfied with the status quo.

She asked.

Shen Xuan has no Daoist partner.

There was only one legal wife, a commoner surnamed Ding.

He was already in his twilight years.

Shen Xuan once said that he would not get married in the future.

However, Shangguan Yan'er did not give up.

As long as Shen Xuan hasn't married, she has a glimmer of hope.

At that moment, the access control system sounded an alarm.

Shangguan Yan'er immediately flipped herself up, a gleaming magic sword appearing in her hand.

However, looking around...

No suspicious figures were found in the boudoir.

Qingyun Immortal City is heavily guarded.

Each cultivator's residence is equipped with a defensive array.

For example, Shangguan Yan'er's first-class mansion has three sets of high-level restriction formations inside and outside.

Without the key to the formation, even a real person would find it difficult to break in quickly.

"it's me!"

A familiar voice rang in my ears.

Then, Shangguan Yan'er's delicate body was roughly embraced.

A strong, powerful hand reached inside.

"Shen Lang, wait a moment, Yan'er has something to tell you..."

"Listen to me! Don't make a sound!" The impatient voice carried a hint of command.

The violent action came crashing down.

Shangguan Yan'er struggled slightly.

She kept making "whimpering" sounds, her whole body going limp.

The body doesn't lie.

The pink peony-patterned bodice was torn off and carelessly tossed onto the floor.

Her fair and jade-like body was completely naked, with beautiful lines and a graceful figure.

Shangguan Yan'er's eyes were dreamy and alluring.

A strong gust of wind swept by.

The luminous pearl dimmed.

in the dark.

The soft bed began to rock.

Accompanied by ecstatic murmurs.

The sound of tiny splashes of water.

Much, much later.

The soft bed stopped rocking.

Shangguan Yan'er embraced the familiar, strong body.

She said weakly, "Shen Lang, you're amazing! Yan'er is exhausted!"

Shen Xuan gently stroked Shangguan Yan'er's head and said with a smile, "Yan'er, rest for a while. I'm not done yet, we'll continue later!"

"Ah, no!"

Shangguan Yan'er's delicate body trembled as she tried to push Shen Xuan away.

But she couldn't push it at all.

Shangguan Yan'er said in a huff, "Shen Lang, Yan'er is really tired! Don't you feel sorry for Yan'er!"

Shen Xuan slapped Shangguan Yan'er's buttocks.

"If you didn't show any pity, how could you even speak?"

"If we don't teach them a lesson today, what will become of them in the future!"

Shangguan Yan'er screamed in surprise.

Then, it was as if something blocked it.

The soft bed started swaying again.

The sound grew louder and the rhythm quickened.

Not long after.

Shangguan Yan'er then began to beg for mercy.

He responded to her.

It was an even more violent storm.

……

At dawn.

Shangguan Yan'er struggled to open her eyes.

Beside him, Shen Xuan, full of energy, sat cross-legged in meditation.

Shangguan Yan'er gave Shen Xuan a resentful look.

Last night, Shen Xuan tormented her all night long.

I am extremely exhausted.

He was on the verge of death several times.

All sorts of methods were employed.

They even used some extremely shameful methods.

This finally satisfied Shen Xuan, who then allowed her to sleep and rest.

Shangguan Yan'er only slept for an hour.

I forced myself to open my eyes.

What came into view was Shen Xuan, who looked radiant.

He acted as if nothing had happened.

They were still practicing their daily morning meditation.

Shangguan Yan'er did not disturb Shen Xuan.

When Shen Xuan finished circulating his energy and opened his eyes...

Shangguan Yan'er smiled sweetly: "Shen Lang, it's been five years since we last met."

"Yan'er, for the past five years, I have been traveling and cultivating myself."

Last night, Shangguan Yan'er performed well, Shen Xuan explained.

"Oh."

Shangguan Yan'er wisely refrained from pressing the matter further.

Given the circumstances, no matter how close she was to Shen Xuan, she couldn't pry into the details.

"After Shen Lang returns, will he go out again?"

"First, return to your sect and go into seclusion for a period of time to cultivate."

Shen Xuan gently patted Shangguan Yan'er's pretty face.

"I'll come see you when I have time."

"Alright! Shen Lang, you'd better keep your word!"

Shangguan Yan'er smiled radiantly, her laughter mingling with the gentle sway of her body, her breasts heaving.

Having just finished his cultivation, Shen Xuan was full of energy and couldn't help but have a thought.

"This bed is nice."

Shen Xuan lay down on the soft bed again, reached out and gently pulled Shangguan Yan'er into his arms.

"No! In broad daylight!"

Shangguan Yan'er pleaded in a sweet voice.

"It's more fun in broad daylight!"

Shen Xuan's words were quite flippant.

"Is that all you've got? You're already done?"

Shangguan Yan'er said arrogantly, "You're the one who's not good enough!"

"Let me show you Yan'er's true strength!"

Shangguan Yan'er pounced on him and bit Shen Xuan hard.

……

In those absurd days, time always seems to fly by.

Ten days later.

In the boudoir.

Shangguan Yan'er saw an intelligence jade slip.

Cherry lips parted in shock, unable to close.

"Shen Lang, in the Dongshan Sea Area, you single-handedly killed a fake Core Formation cultivator and defeated a Golden Core disciple of the Divine Sword Sect?"

Lying on the bed, Shen Xuan said lazily, "The intelligence has been sent over?"

Shen Xuan took the intelligence jade slip and quickly scanned it.

This information, produced by Tianxiang Pavilion, is only classified as Grade C.

He briefly recounted what had happened, and the price was as high as three thousand spirit stones.

"Tianxiang Pavilion really knows how to do business!"

"Shen Lang, you've practiced alchemy?"

Shen Xuan took out the jade pendant that Zhuo Qingning of the Tongxin Chamber of Commerce had given him as a token.

"This is for you!"

Shen Xuan explained the origin of the jade pendant.

With this jade pendant, one can engage in large-scale medicinal herb trade with the Tongxin Chamber of Commerce.

Shangguan Yan'er's pretty face lit up with joy.

Tongxin Chamber of Commerce is a large chamber of commerce in the Song Kingdom.

There are several True Immortals behind the scenes.

Shops were scattered throughout the entire Song Dynasty.

Its scale and strength are far beyond what Tianfu Chamber of Commerce can match.

"Shen Lang, you are so kind!"

Shangguan Yan'er kissed Shen Xuan's cheek.

"There's something else I want to discuss with you."

Shen Xuan pondered for a moment and said, "I want to take in two alchemy apprentices, both with mid-grade water spirit roots, calm personalities, and good character."

"Does your Shangguan family have a suitable candidate?"

(End of this chapter)