Immortality and Cultivation: I Have Too Many Talents

Chapter 390 shrouded in mystery

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Cultivation skills, alchemy, talismans, arrays, and artifacts.

No matter how you rank them, alchemy will always be the king of cultivation techniques.

Shen Xuan had figured out his next plan.

Help Li Ruyi improve her cultivation level and regain her memories.

Li Ruyi was once a third-level alchemist.

The two studied alchemy together, achieving twice the results with half the effort.

The short-term goal is to refine the Pure Foundation Pill.

Over the years, Shen Xuan has used the [Gnawing on All Things] skill to refine spiritual power from the flesh of demonic beasts.

The Dao Foundation Spiritual Sea continues to grow stronger.

The fifth level of foundation building is comparable to the completion of foundation building.

However, problems arose.

It absorbed too much external spiritual energy.

Inside the dantian, the Xuanbing Spirit Lotus was constantly promoting the fusion of its own energy with external spiritual power.

They haven't reached a perfect state with each other.

Originally, Shen Xuan was only a mid-grade Dao Foundation cultivator.

Now, the quality has declined, and it is only slightly better than the lowest grade Daoji.

Shen Xuan planned to stop refining external spiritual energy after refining the Iceberg Bear King and begin refining the Foundation Purification Pill.

As long as impurities are eliminated and spiritual energy is refined, the quality of the Dao foundation will be improved.

Even if it means sacrificing some spiritual power, it's worth it.

The Spirit Pill Hall of the Qingyun Sect is located on Changsheng Peak.

Led by a steward from the Spirit Pill Hall, Shen Xuan entered a reception hall.

The person who received Shen Xuan was Huang Yuan, a direct disciple of the Longevity Master of Lingdan Hall.

The two had met briefly at a personal mentorship event.

Shen Xuan used a flying talisman array to exchange two bottles of ten-thousand-year-old spiritual milk from him.

At the time, the transaction between the two went fairly smoothly.

"It is a great honor to have Senior Brother Shen personally visit the Spirit Pill Hall. I have failed to greet you properly. My apologies!"

Huang Yuan said with a smile, his attitude enthusiastic.

"You're too kind, Senior Brother Huang!"

The two chatted for a while.

Shen Xuan mentioned wanting to see his good friend Li Ruyi.

"Master Li Dan? She's currently refining pills at a crucial stage and it's inconvenient for her to receive guests."

Huang Yuan said somewhat embarrassedly.

"Oh. Never mind then, I'll come another day. Please ask Senior Brother Huang to pass on this message to Li Ruyi."

"sure!"

Shen Xuan didn't think much of it.

Now, he is also a second-level alchemist.

I know that alchemists need to be calm and focused when refining pills and don't like to be disturbed.

Since Huang Yuan has said so, he will go see Li Ruyi again in a few days.

Anyway, he's not in a hurry.

Shen Xuan turned around and went to the Hall of Law Enforcement.

Lingxiao Zhenren personally met with him.

"Shen Xuan."

"The disciple is here."

"Just shut up already!"

Lingxiao Zhenren said irritably, "How many times is this?"

Shen Xuan said aggrievedly, "Uncle-Master Lingxiao, this disciple really has no choice."

“Nie Wuhen of the Divine Sword Sect blocked my path and challenged me to a sword duel, intending to forcibly seize the treasures on my person. I cannot deliberately lose to him.”

"Never mind! Where's the stuff?"

Shen Xuan said embarrassedly, "Master Hanyu instructed that if Uncle-Master Lingxiao did not offer a substantial reward, he should not return the flying sword and the Core Formation item."

Master Lingxiao said with a stern face, "One hundred thousand sect contribution points."

"Whether you want it or not, you have to hand it over."

"want!"

Shen Xuan readily handed over the flying sword and the Azure Cold Gold.

One hundred thousand contribution points are worth three hundred thousand spirit stones.

Although it's a little, it's better than nothing.

Shen Xuan dared not offend Master Lingxiao.

A Golden Core cultivator from a sect, and the head of the Enforcement Hall.

You can easily find a mistake or oversight and use it to your advantage.

Master Hanyu wasn't afraid; he was terrified.

Lingxiao Zhenren collected the flying sword and spiritual items, and transferred contribution points to Shen Xuan's identity jade pendant.

As Shen Xuan was leaving.

Lingxiao Zhenren called out to him.

"Shen Xuan, well done. If anyone bullies you, just come to me."

Shen Xuan immediately beamed with joy and bowed deeply in respect.

"This disciple thanks Senior Uncle Lingxiao."

Shen Xuan was in a great mood and walked with a brisk pace back to his cave.

late at night.

In the practice room.

Shen Xuan began refining the essence blood of the Iceberg Bear King.

After the golden light flashed...

A row of ancient, golden characters appeared on the mysterious jade talisman.

[Plunderable Talents: Scent Detection, Stealth, Immune to Cold, Bear Strength, Ice Storm, Snow Throw]

After a moment's thought, Shen Xuan chose [Smell and Perceive].

The Iceberg Bear King has an extremely keen sense of smell.

It is more than ten times stronger than other patrol dogs of the same rank.

The remaining bloodline talent skills are either duplicates or will be available later.

Shen Xuan now chooses to plunder the bloodline talents and skills of demonic beasts, placing more emphasis on originality and usability.

The Taoist rhyme has increased by more than 600 points.

This is expected.

Although both are second-tier top-grade demonic beasts, the bloodline of the Ice Mountain Bear Demon is clearly not as good as that of the Frost Snow Dragon.

"Hopefully, I can improve the quality of the water spirit root a bit."

After refining the essence blood of the Spirit-Communicating Mystic Turtle, Shen Xuan's water elemental root quality reached 88 points.

It's two points away from becoming a Celestial Spiritual Root.

However, fully refining the essence blood of the third-tier Spirit Tortoise will increase the quality of the Water Spirit Root by 2 points.

Shen Xuan wasn't sure if the blood of a second-tier top-grade Iceberg Bear Fairy could improve the quality of his Water Spirit Root.

If we judge based on the difficulty of refining, it's highly unlikely to work.

Ten days passed.

Shen Xuan returned to the Spirit Pill Hall.

Huang Yuan was not there this time.

He was received by another disciple of the Immortal of Longevity.

He was also the youngest disciple, named Zhao Shun.

"Li Ruyi? She's refining pills and shouldn't receive guests. Senior Brother Shen, please leave!"

Compared to Huang Yuan, Zhao Shun's attitude was much colder.

They put on an unwelcoming expression.

They're practically kicking you out.

Shen Xuan forced a smile.

"I came here ten days ago. Please ask Senior Brother Huang Yuan to tell Li Ruyi that I need to see her and will meet her when I have time."

"I would appreciate it if Junior Brother Zhao Shun could help me out and see when Li Ruyi will finish refining pills. Otherwise, I'll have made another wasted trip."

Huang Yuan is about the same age as him.

The two can address each other as senior brother.

Zhao Shun was clearly much younger than him.

Shen Xuan addressed him directly as "Junior Brother".

Seeing Shen Xuan's smiling face, I asked him for help.

Zhao Shun's expression softened.

He casually pointed to the butler beside him.

"Go and see how long it will take Li Ruyi to finish refining the pills."

"Yes!"

The deacon left in a hurry.

Before long, he walked back quickly.

He whispered in Zhao Shun's ear.

"Senior Brother Shen, Li Ruyi can only be opened in ten days."

"Thank you, Junior Brother Zhao. I'll come back in half a month."

"Please ask Junior Brother Zhao to pass on this message."

Shen Xuan had some doubts in his heart.

He still smiled, bowed, and left.

No matter what.

Zhao Shun was a direct disciple of the Immortal of Longevity.

Even if the attitude is a little bad.

Shen Xuan was unwilling to offend them easily. Half a month later.

Shen Xuan visited the Spirit Pill Hall for the third time.

"Li Ruyi? She's refining elixirs. It's not appropriate for her to receive guests."

It was Zhao Shun again, using almost the exact same excuse.

Shen Xuan was taken aback.

"Didn't they say she finished refining pills five days ago?"

"That's right. After finishing the last alchemy session, we've started a new batch. Senior Brother Shen, is there a problem?"

Zhao Shun said with a cold face.

Shen Xuan's smile gradually faded.

There is not only a problem, but a very big problem.

Li Ruyi is a hermit.

It's only at the mid-stage of the Soul Foundation; the Soul Body hasn't solidified yet.

He was never suited to personally refine elixirs.

Back on Xiaogufeng Peak, Li Ruyi was in charge of guiding alchemy.

The furnace has never been opened.

He focused his main energy on cultivating his soul power.

did not expect.

After Master Gufeng introduced him to the position of guest minister of the Qingyun Sect.

Not only must he personally refine the elixir.

There wasn't even time for a break.

"Junior Brother Zhao, could you please introduce me to Li Ruyi?"

Shen Xuan said with a solemn expression.

"no!"

“Li Ruyi is engaged in alchemy and should not receive guests. If the alchemy fails as a result, the losses will be enormous, and I, Zhao, cannot afford to bear them.”

"Senior Brother Shen, please return!"

Zhao Shun still refused.

His voice carried a hint of anger.

Upon hearing this, Shen Xuan suddenly laughed.

As the old saying goes, things shouldn't happen more than three times.

"I've only come to Lingdan Hall to see a friend; this is my third time here."

"Junior Brother Zhao, what are you up to with all this evasion?"

Zhao Shun's expression changed drastically.

"Intentions?"

"Shen Xuan, you have repeatedly disturbed the alchemy affairs of the Spirit Pill Hall. I would like to ask you, what are your intentions?"

Shen Xuan nodded.

Sat down.

I took a sip of the spiritual tea.

I calmed my anger down a little.

“Li Ruyi is a good friend of mine, and it was through my request that Master Gufeng introduce her to the sect.”

"No matter what, this time, I, Shen, must see Li Ruyi."

"So you're practicing alchemy! I'll wait here."

"If Li Ruyi refines pills for ten days, I, Shen, will wait for her for ten days. If she refines pills for a hundred days, I, Shen, will wait for her to refine pills for a hundred days."

Zhao Shun glared at Shen Xuan.

I stared at it for a long time.

"up to you!"

After saying that, Zhao Shun turned and left.

Shen Xuan remained calm and composed.

I sat alone in the reception area, drinking tea.

He didn't believe it.

Lingdantang can keep leaving him here indefinitely.

"Master Shen, you should go back now."

Seeing that it was getting late, the steward repeatedly advised him.

"It's alright. I'll wait here."

Shen Xuan didn't take it to heart.

Although I don't know what happened to Li Ruyi.

The Qingyun Sect is a major sect in the Song Dynasty.

Li Ruyi was a guest advisor to the alchemist.

His life is certainly safe.

As for myself.

As a direct disciple of both lineages, his status and position are no less than those of a direct disciple of the Golden Core stage.

The disciples of Lingdan Hall dared not harm him.

Shen Xuan stayed in the reception hall of Lingdan Hall for seven days and seven nights.

Eighth day.

Huang Yuan appears.

"Senior Brother Shen, what are you still doing here?"

"I'm waiting for Li Ruyi."

"Didn't Junior Brother Zhao tell Senior Brother Shen that Alchemist Li is refining pills?"

"so what?"

Shen Xuan narrowed his eyes and stared at Huang Yuan.

"Gentlemen of the Spirit Pill Hall, why won't you let me see Li Ruyi?"

Huang Yuan gave an awkward, wry smile.

"how can that be possible!"

"Master Li is indeed refining elixirs."

Shen Xuan shook his head.

"Senior Brother Huang, Shen Mouming has already spoken."

“Li Ruyi is not only a friend of Shen, but also has a connection to Shen’s career path.”

"She was a guest retainer, and the Lingdan Hall had no authority over her, so they kept her under house arrest."

At this moment, Shen Xuan was ready to turn hostile.

Anyway, he was an alchemist.

Those in the same industry are inherently rivals.

Although he did not know why the disciples of Lingdan Hall treated him this way.

But since the other party is so disrespectful to him...

He didn't need to be polite.

"Senior Brother Shen, you are mistaken! Our Spirit Pill Hall would never imprison Alchemist Li!"

"Take me to see it."

Shen Xuan said coldly, "If Li Ruyi is refining pills, I will not disturb her."

"Please wait a moment, Senior Brother Shen."

Huang Yuan left the reception hall.

An hour later.

Huang Yuan returned again.

"Senior Brother Shen, Senior Brother has agreed. I will take you to Master Li's alchemy room."

"Then thank you very much, Brother Huang."

But he was thinking to himself.

Ge Chengming, the eldest disciple of the Immortal Changsheng, has reached the peak of the Foundation Establishment Realm and is the seed for Core Formation in the sect.

He was in charge of the daily affairs of Lingdan Hall.

If he were there.

Shen Xuan couldn't lash out.

After all, Ge Chengming's status and position were higher than his.

"I hope it's just a misunderstanding."

Ultimately, Li Ruyi was merely a guest retainer.

Or meditation.

Regardless of how Lingdantang treats Li Ruyi.

As long as it's not too excessive.

Shen Xuan didn't want to get involved.

Huang Yuan led Shen Xuan on their way.

Along the way, we passed a workshop with a giant furnace for alchemy.