Immortality and Cultivation: I Have Too Many Talents

Chapter 420 Joint Land Reclamation (Seeking Subscriptions)
After obtaining the formula for the Cold Jade Pill, Medicine God Valley will no longer target him.

This does not mean that other sects will not take action.

Shen Xuan knew that at this moment, he was no match for the fake Core Formation cultivator from the sect.

If the opponent has a powerful spiritual weapon, it would be difficult for Shen Xuan to escape unscathed.

Not to mention True Elixir Immortals and Golden Elixir Immortals.

If Shen Xuan were to confront him, he would only face certain death.

"If we can survive, we will. The Qingyun Sect is still a great tree that can shelter us from the wind and rain."

Shen Xuan made a plan in his mind.

After refining the Seven-Colored Lotus, the resources he needed for cultivation were several times that of cultivators of the same level.

Nowadays, even with the spiritual energy valves turned up to their maximum limit, the training room in the cave is still not enough to satisfy the needs of spiritual energy.

Shen Xuan plans to add a spirit-locking array to increase the concentration of spiritual energy.

It just means consuming more high-grade spirit stones.

At this time, he had three sources of income.

Firstly, there's the fixed commission from the Thunder Sound Bamboo Beads. It amounts to approximately 600,000 to 700,000 spirit stones annually.

This income is relatively stable.

Lin Zhuying from the Xuanzhu Sect will come at the end of the year to personally deliver the gifts.

Secondly, the profit sharing of the Lone Peak Treasure Shop within the sect.

It mainly came from the newly opened Song-Liang Road Demon Merchant Route.

The tripartite cooperation has progressed smoothly over the past year.

Zhou Jinxing successfully transported goods seven times, all of which resulted in safe round trips.

Each time, the profit ranges from several hundred thousand spirit stones.

Over the past year, Gufeng Baohao has received a million spirit stones.

According to the shareholder ratio, Shen Xuan will receive 300,000 spirit stones.

Thirdly, income from the refining of Cold Jade Pills.

This aspect is not reflected in the spirit stone.

Each time Shen Xuan was tasked with refining pills for the sect, he only submitted two pills.

Those who make their own medicinal herbs are even more profitable; one portion of spiritual herbs can easily yield four Cold Jade Pills.

Over two years, Shen Xuan accumulated more than two hundred Cold Jade Pills.

If converted into spirit stones, it would amount to a staggering three million.

During this time, Shen Xuan traded thirty-six Cold Jade Pills for the price of a Core Formation Demonic Item.

They traded for three superior Core Formation demonic items: the Crimson Flame Netherworld Flower, the Thousand Refined Bones, and the Yin Sha Asura Tower.

With these three sources of income, Shen Xuan could easily live a life of ease on Hanyu Peak for decades.

Until the breakthrough to Core Formation.

"The medicinal ingredients for the Cold Jade Pill are becoming increasingly difficult to collect. It's time to try the Foundation Establishment Pill."

Foundation Building Pill, a second-tier breakthrough elixir, is the hard currency of the cultivation world and a strategic spiritual item strictly controlled by various sects.

Each item is priced at 10,000 contribution points, equivalent to 30,000 spirit stones.

Back then, Shen Xuan's Foundation Establishment Pill was made by collecting medicinal herbs and having Qin Yuehan invite the sect's alchemist, Master Ge, to refine it.

The three main ingredients for the Foundation Building Pill are a fruit that has been growing for over 300 years, a purple spirit flower, and a jade spirit grass.

Many cultivation families cultivate the latter two.

The truly rare and precious fruit is the fruit of transformation.

This fruit has extremely demanding growing conditions, requires a great deal of resources, and is very difficult to cultivate artificially.

However, there are alternative methods.

The solution is to replace the Transformation Fruit with a suitable second-tier demon beast core.

This alternative to the Transformation Fruit requires the demonic beast to have a good bloodline and rank, pure demonic power, and the ability to be neutralized and balanced by other medicinal materials.

Shen Xuan wasn't very clear about the other attributes of second-tier monster cores.

However, Shen Xuan was very familiar with the cores of second-tier water-attribute demonic beasts.

"Let's start with the water-attribute Foundation Building Pill."

For him, obtaining a second-tier water demon core was an extremely simple matter.

He possessed two excellent demon cores.

Superior-grade Water Demon: Stealth Shark; Top-grade Water Demon: Iceberg Bear King.

However, Shen Xuan couldn't bear to use such a good demon core for practice.

He wrote letters to Tang Renhao and Zhu Jintang in Yunyuan Immortal City.

Have the two of them collect a batch of second-tier low-grade water demon cores with pure demonic power and good bloodline.

The same letter was written to Shangguan Yan'er, Ding Yijin, and Tie Wendao, instructing them to acquire second-tier water-attribute demon cores.

As for the other main and auxiliary materials for the Foundation Building Pill, Shen Xuan instructed Lü Zhengying to purchase them in large quantities directly from the Tongxin Chamber of Commerce.

After writing the letter.

Shen Xuan left the training room and walked out of the cave.

It was already past midnight, and all was quiet outside Hanyu Peak.

It seemed as if he was the only person in the world.

Shen Xuan wandered alone under the moonlight.

A gentle night breeze swept away the frost and snow.

Shen Xuan walked to the top of Hanyu Peak and sat down to watch the sunrise and the rising clouds.

"I wonder how Qin Yuehan is doing."

Last time, he sent ten Cold Jade Pills as encouragement.

The best time to take the Cold Jade Pill is when you have just broken through to the late stage of Foundation Establishment.

Qin Yuehan is a mid-grade Dao Foundation cultivator.

Even if one solidifies the Green Wood Spirit Body, one's aptitude at this level is still mediocre.

Without the right opportunity, one can barely break through to the late stage of Foundation Establishment and reach the limit.

Shen Xuan knew very well.

Qin Yuehan's biggest problem is that she has too little experience and too many fantasies, making her too naive.

Spoiled and pampered, with an overly smooth life, their resolve in the Dao is not strong enough.

She had not experienced much of the wickedness of the world.

Now, the emotional turmoil she faces can only be overcome by herself.

Shen Xuan was powerless to do anything about it.

All causes and effects arise from the mind.

……

Ten days later.

Master Hanyu returned to the peak.

Although she remained aloof and arrogant, her face was like ice.

Shen Xuan could still sense that Master Hanyu was in a very good mood.

There were already rumors that Han Yu Zhenren's combat power was comparable to that of a Golden Core cultivator.

But that was just a rumor.

Nothing is more convincing than real-world results.

The Cold Jade Immortal defeated the Mysterious Ying Immortal of Medicine God Valley; he was a true Golden Core cultivator.

Whether it's a clever trick or not.

After a two-hour battle, Master Xuan Ying conceded defeat; this is an undeniable fact.

After learning that Shen Xuan had broken through to the sixth level of Foundation Establishment.

Master Hanyu was even happier.

He personally inspected Shen Xuan's cultivation progress.

He especially praised Shen Xuan's physical body tempering results.

Master Hanyu knew that Shen Xuan was simultaneously cultivating body techniques.

Originally, she was somewhat dismissive of this.

In the cultivation world, the status of body cultivators is far lower than that of spiritual cultivators. In teams, they mostly serve as meat shields for spiritual cultivators.

For those who practice body cultivation, achieving something is more difficult than for those who practice spiritual cultivation.

By using extreme methods to constantly temper the physical body, one can break through the limits of the physical body.

Generally speaking, the training process of body cultivators is known for its cruelty, requiring them to endure pain far exceeding that of ordinary people.

Master Hanyu does not endorse this method of physical cultivation.

Even with restorative elixirs, this extreme method of body tempering can easily damage a cultivator's foundation, making it a losing proposition.

However, Shen Xuan's body-refining technique came from Baijia Village.

【Nine Revolutions True Spirit Transformation】is derived from the ancient cultivation technique 【True Spirit Transformation】, which integrates the essence and blood of the descendants of the True Spirit into one's own body to obtain the physical abilities of the True Spirit.

When combined with Shen Xuan's mysterious jade talisman, the effect is even more pronounced.

After inspecting Shen Xuan's cultivation progress, Master Hanyu brought up the follow-up matters between the two sects.

The two sides reached a settlement and announced a ceasefire.

Medicine God Valley obtained the formula for the Cold Jade Pill, and Qingyun Sect occupied Chenxiang Immortal City.

However, the two settlements are not as simple as they appear on the surface.

"Seven sects joining forces to reclaim the desolate wilderness?"

Upon hearing this news, Shen Xuan was truly startled.

"Master, didn't you say that the human race and the demon race have a tacit agreement not to fight each other anymore?"

Master Hanyu explained, "It's not specifically targeting the demon race. It's about opening up new areas in the desolate wilderness where there are no demons."

In some areas of the desolate wilderness, even the demon race cannot survive.

"The Xuantian Sect and Jinyang Sect have more Core Formation seeds, and the number of newly added True Persons will also increase."

Shen Xuan immediately understood.

The Song Kingdom's third-tier spiritual veins are limited and cannot accommodate so many new True Immortals.

If we do not wage war against other countries.

Within a sect, conflicts and even infighting are bound to arise between veteran and new cultivators over resource allocation.

Why choose the desolate wilderness instead of the East Sea?

If one finds a spiritual vein on the seabed, one can build an island on it and turn it into a fairy island.

Master Hanyu glared at Shen Xuan.

"What do you say?"

Shen Xuan chuckled self-deprecatingly.

"Land is still more convenient."

As a water-based cultivator, he naturally hoped that the Seven Sects would expand into the East Sea.

However, for human cultivators, terrestrial spiritual veins are still more practical.

Moreover, in battles at sea, even water-based cultivators cannot gain an advantage against water demons of the same level.

If any of the high-ranking members of the Seven Sects had any sense whatsoever, they would have chosen the Wilderness instead of the East Sea.

"What if other demon kings stop us?"

"We'll see when the time comes. If we can talk, we will. If we can't reach an agreement, we'll still have to fight."

"Master Hanyu said calmly."

His tone was calm, but it actually revealed a hint of excitement.

"Master, you're not leading the team, are you?!"

Shen Xuan was startled.

He knew Hanyu Zhenren's nature all too well.

A true battle maniac.

After years of dedicated spiritual practice, he's always been looking for an opportunity to fight someone.

Master Hanyu smiled and said, "No. I'm not that stupid. This kind of hard work should be left to my fellow disciples."

"That's good."

With the seven sects joining forces to explore the wilderness, each sect will definitely have to send out its own True Person.

Not only must one possess outstanding combat strength, but one must also protect the sect disciples who accompany them.

Shen Xuan didn't think that Master Hanyu was a suitable candidate.

"However, for the upcoming training in the secret realm of Ganshui County, Senior Brother Mizong has asked me to lead the team."

A hidden gem in Ganshui County?
That newly discovered secret realm, a place no one has ever entered before?
"Shen Xuan, if you are interested, I can get you a spot for training."

Shen Xuan quickly replied, "Thank you for your kindness, Master."

"This disciple does not meet the requirements for the training. Let's let it go this time."

Shen Xuan heard that the disciples who entered this secret realm were carefully selected, and were all elites of the sect.

At least in the late stage of Foundation Establishment.

However, with the Gan River Secret Realm opening to the public for the first time, no one knows what it's like inside.

Shen Xuan was unwilling to take the risk.

Master Hanyu smiled and said, "It's up to you. Just think it through. As for the training requirements, there's no need to worry about them."

Shen Xuan thought for a moment and said, "Since Master is leading the team, even if I don't enter the secret realm, I can still go with Master to broaden my horizons."

With Master Hanyu by his side, no one in the Song Kingdom dared to touch him.

He took this opportunity to see if he could trade for the cultivation items he needed.

Such as the blood of a high-level water demon, and superior spiritual objects that have reached the Core Formation stage.

Master Hanyu nodded: "Okay."

Later, Master Hanyu revealed that Master Mizong wanted to meet with her privately.

They asked her if she intended to take over the Lingdan Hall.

Master Hanyu immediately refused.

In her spare time from cultivation, she can help the sect refine some scarce elixirs.

Taking charge of the Spirit Pill Hall is absolutely unacceptable.

Even her disciple Shen Xuan mainly cultivates ice magic and will not join the Spirit Pill Hall.

"Master Master is testing Master."

Shen Xuan asserted.

With Hu Xiucheng's defection, Lingdantang's reputation became increasingly tarnished.

This time, the Qingyun Sect spared no expense, purchasing six portions of ingredients for the Golden Elixir.

The Immortal of Longevity must devote himself wholeheartedly to refining the Golden Elixir.

We should strive to refine more Golden Elixir pills, aiming to ensure that all seventeen peaks receive a share.

The Immortal of Longevity claimed that his energy was limited and he wanted to resign from his position as the head elder of the Spirit Pill Hall.

“Master Changsheng is also testing me.”

Shen Xuan saw it at a glance.

The Immortal of Longevity advances by retreating.

Master Hanyu was just beginning to explore the Dao of Alchemy.

In a short period of time, it is impossible to shake the status of the Immortal of Immortality.

In the entire Qingyun Sect, only the Longevity True Person can refine the Golden Elixir.

These third-tier breakthrough pills are in short supply in all sects.

No matter how many spirit stones you offer, it's difficult to purchase one.

Moreover, the current situation between Qingyun Sect and Medicine God Valley is extremely tense.

It is even more difficult.

The upcoming joint expedition of the seven sects will definitely require a large number of elixirs.

Special elixirs, especially Foundation Building Pills and Cold Jade Pills, have always been in short supply.

And Lingdan Hall has lost a top-grade alchemist like Hu Xiucheng.

Both the Lost Traces Master and the Longevity Master set their sights on the Cold Jade Master.

They all knew that besides Master Hanyu, there were also two other top-tier alchemists, Li Ruyi and Shen Xuan, who were hiding their true abilities on Hanyu Peak!

(End of this chapter)