Immortality and Cultivation: I Have Too Many Talents

Chapter 422 Reap the Benefits Without Sowing (Seeking Subscriptions)

"Master Hanyu asked."

Since she's to be in charge, the spiritual items she brings out can't be of low quality.

Otherwise, it would damage her reputation.

"This disciple does have some good things."

After he finished speaking, a large number of things flew out of Shen Xuan's storage bag.

More than a thousand Thunder Spirit Orbs shone brightly.

He had recently obtained this from Gu Jinqin and the Wu sisters by exchanging it for the Cold Jade Pill.

Even if she were his junior sister, he wouldn't give away the Cold Jade Pill for free.

He understood the principle that a small favor is appreciated, but a large favor can breed resentment.

The Wu sisters thought they had gotten a great deal.

The two were incredibly sweet-talking, calling each other "Third Senior Brother" with exceptional intimacy.

In fact, the two of them had worked hard to refine the Thunder Spirit Pearl.

A significant portion of the profits went into Shen Xuan's pocket.

"That's it?"

Master Hanyu didn't take it to heart.

The Thunder Spirit Orb is a one-time use lightning explosion magic weapon with limited power.

At her level, she naturally looks down on some things.

"Master, please don't be anxious."

The Thunder Spirit Orb was retrieved.

In their place are exquisite [Nine Heavens Divine Thunder Talismans].

Eighty-one talismans were formed, creating a thunder talisman array that flashed with azure lightning and emitted a thunderous roar that shook the soul.

"This is a thunder talisman array created by your disciple. It can attack one target at a time."

Master Hanyu swept his divine sense over the area and nodded slightly, almost imperceptibly.

"This is good. It has the power of a top-grade magic weapon."

Shen Xuan was secretly pleased with himself.

While refining elixirs, he also kept up his talisman-making skills.

These exquisite Nine Heavens Divine Thunder Talismans were all meticulously crafted by him, one by one.

In fact, even a regular [Nine Heavens Divine Thunder Talisman] can form a thunder talisman array that threatens a Foundation Establishment cultivator at the peak.

Is there anything else?

"besides."

A top-grade flying sword, gleaming with a cold light, appeared before Shen Xuan.

This sword was obtained from Lu Zhanpeng, a fake alchemist.

As a fake Core Formation cultivator, I have no spiritual artifacts and can only use top-grade magic treasures.

Lu Zhanpeng's natal flying sword is quite sharp and also has the attribute of water.

If the Ice Soul Divine Sword hadn't been nurtured for so long and infused with the inner essence of the Cold Jade True Man, its potential would be limitless.

Shen Xuan was truly reluctant to part with this top-grade flying sword in the trade.

"The flying sword is alright."

For Master Hanyu, a simple "not bad" would be a very high compliment.

"The last item is Master's masterpiece!"

More than a dozen spirit pill bottles flew out in front of Shen Xuan, all of which contained Cold Jade Pills.

"Master, other sects' Core Formation seeds desperately need this."

Shen Xuan said with a smile.

Although the recipe for the Cold Jade Elixir was given away.

However, those sects need time to purchase medicinal materials, conduct alchemist trials, and so on.

Even if it is successfully refined, it must be exchanged according to the sect's contribution points.

There will definitely be a supply shortage.

The seedlings for Core Formation must also compete with each other.

One step at a time, one step at a time.

These Cold Jade Pills are absolutely the most sought-after cultivation items among those currently aiming to form their core; they have no shortage of buyers.

The Thunder Spirit Pearl, the fine Thunder Talisman, the top-grade flying sword, and the Cold Jade Pill that Shen Xuan took out were all strategic spiritual items of the sect.

Without connections and influence, no amount of spirit stones can buy it.

"Master, I have two more demon cores here, which I can also use for trade."

The cores of the Invisible Demon Shark and the Iceberg Bear King are respectively of Tier 2 High Grade and Tier 2 Excellent Grade.

It can be used as a raw material for many rare elixirs.

There was another treasure that Shen Xuan did not take out.

That was the remains of the divine tortoise, thirteen pieces of its shell.

That's a Tier 3 material.

Shen Xuan was reluctant to put it out for trade.

Master Hanyu smiled and granted Shen Xuan's request.

She had very high expectations for this disciple who would carry on her mantle.

Without damaging her reputation, she was still willing to offer her support.

……

Back in his cave, Shen Xuan pondered the matter of the Gan River Secret Realm once more.

In the end, he shook his head.

Shen Xuan considered himself to be among the top Core Formation cultivators in the Qingyun Sect.

If it's just about Taoist skills and magic, Shen Xuan might be slightly inferior.

After all, he was only at the sixth level of the Foundation Establishment stage.

However, he has many trump cards up his sleeve.

Purple Gold True Water Seal, River and Sea Map, Ice Soul Divine Sword, Golden Light Rod, Thunder Talisman Flying Array, Thunder Spirit Orb, etc.

The real killer moves are the Divine Thunder Talisman and the Transformation of the True Spirit.

Lu Zhanpeng, a fake cultivator, was careless and perished at Shen Xuan's hands. These two deadly moves played a crucial role in his death.

However, among the seven major sects of the Song Kingdom, the Qingyun Sect was originally ranked third.

Xuantian Sect and Jinyang Sect are far ahead.

The Divine Sword Sect and the Beast Emperor Pavilion are slightly better.

Qingyun Sect, Medicine God Valley, and Thousand Machine Sect are in the last tier.

Judging by the strength of the sects, the overall strength of the Core Formation seedlings of the Qingyun Sect is only slightly stronger than that of the Medicine God Valley and the Thousand Machine Sect among the seven sects of the Song Kingdom.

Currently, the Qingyun Sect's strength is showing signs of surpassing the Medicine God Valley and the Thousand Machine Sect, and is trending towards catching up with the Beast Emperor Pavilion and the Divine Sword Sect.

Even if Shen Xuan ranks among the top Core Formation candidates in the Qingyun Sect, it's not a guarantee of success.

Shen Xuan did not dislike the treasures of the Gan River Secret Realm.

Rather, they didn't want to risk their lives.

He is now very wealthy.

He possessed the skills of alchemy and talisman-making.

What's most needed is the blood of a third-tier water sprite.

The Gan River Secret Realm is only a second-tier secret realm, and the possibility of a third-tier demon king existing there is extremely low.

Other treasures, such as second-tier top-grade water demon essence blood, Core Formation spiritual items, and life-extending treasures, are also needed.

But it wasn't to the point of risking one's life.

He is now a second-tier top-grade alchemist.

Beside him was Li Ruyi, a third-level alchemist from his previous life.

She has already recalled most of the third-tier alchemist's lineage.

Even if he followed the established methods, Shen Xuan was still able to hone his alchemy skills, refine elixirs, and trade various cultivation resources.

With steady cultivation, reaching the Foundation Establishment stage shouldn't be a problem.

Thirty years later, the war between the Dao and the Demonic forces broke out once again.

As a new batch of Core Formation seedlings, Shen Xuan is confident that he can rank among the top in the sect's merits, whether it is alchemy or slaying demons.

In theory, he is guaranteed to receive a Golden Elixir as a reward.

Thinking it over, Shen Xuan decided to be as cautious as possible.

As long as the Qingyun Sect stands, and Master Hanyu lives on.

His breakthrough to the Core Formation stage is practically guaranteed. With a bit of luck, he might even reach the Golden Core stage.

No need to take risks.

……

A month later.

The real-person council has made a decision.

The list of participants selected for the Gan River Secret Realm training program has been announced.

There are twenty spots available, and the vast majority of them are taught by real people.

Three people appeared among the ordinary disciples.

"One from each of the seventeen peaks, and three ordinary disciples—is this a coincidence?"

Shen Xuan glanced at the intelligence jade slip and then threw it away.

There aren't that many coincidences in the world.

It's clearly custom-made.

If Shen Xuan participates, the number of ordinary disciples will decrease by one.

He left the cave and went to the alchemy room.

Li Ruyi is diligently refining the Cold Jade Pill.

While refining the ingredients, he explained the process to Liu Bingyu beside him.

The two alchemy apprentices, Ding Qingfeng and Shangguan Mingyue, listened with rapt attention.

Although neither of them could understand it at all, they could only memorize it by rote.

"Brother, you are here!"

Liu Bingyu came to greet her.

Shen Xuan smiled and said, "So, have you learned how to refine the Cold Jade Pill?"

Liu Bingyu's pretty face flushed slightly, and there was a hint of resentment in her tone.

"Sister Ruyi said that she is a fire magic cultivator, so her teachings might not be entirely correct. If it were Senior Brother who taught her, the results would be much better!"

Shen Xuan chuckled and said, "That's just Fellow Daoist Li being modest. How could my senior brother's alchemy skills compare to Fellow Daoist Li's!"

Shen Xuan did not want to not teach Liu Bingyu.

It's just too time-consuming and laborious.

Liu Bingyu had no foundation in alchemy.

I jumped straight to the refining of the Cold Jade Pill, and there were countless mistakes and things I didn't understand along the way.

Alchemy is a delicate art.

Especially special elixirs like the Cold Jade Pill.

Ten steps and hundreds of incantations; if even one incantation is done incorrectly or the effect is not good, all previous efforts will be in vain.

This is also why special elixirs cannot be refined in giant furnaces.

A giant furnace can only produce standardized, mass-produced goods.

"I've been busy lately. I'll teach you when I have time later."

Shen Xuan gave a perfunctory reply.

He then told Li Ruyi the purpose of his visit.

"Fellow Daoist Li, my master and I will be going out for a while soon."

"You and your junior sister stay on Cold Jade Peak. No matter what happens, do not leave the peak."

Shen Xuan gave solemn instructions.

Cold Jade Peak has a protective array.

Even the True Immortals of the sects were unable to break through the formation for a time.

"Ruyi understands."

Li Ruyi smiled and curtsied.

She and Shen Xuan are business partners.

Compared to the direct disciples of the Lingdan Hall, Shen Xuan was an extremely easy person to talk to.

Li Ruyi could cultivate himself or refine elixirs as he pleased.

Shen Xuan never interfered.

The two had privately admitted to communicating.

Shen Xuan said that what he values ​​more is studying alchemy together and growing together.

I hope the two of them can become true partners.

Instead of being outwardly harmonious but inwardly estranged, deceitful, and calculating towards each other.

His goal remained unchanged: to break through to the Core Formation stage, secure the True Core stage, and strive for the Golden Core stage.

Based on Li Ruyi's understanding of Shen Xuan.

Shen Xuan's statement suggests he is confident.

Therefore, Li Ruyi taught Shen Xuan everything she knew without holding back.

How long are you going to be gone?

"Half a year at most."

Shen Xuan smiled and said, "After I return, I will begin refining Foundation Establishment Pills. At that time, I will have to trouble Fellow Daoist Li again."

Li Ruyi smiled sweetly: "Then my debts can be reduced a bit more?"

"That's natural."

The two looked at each other and smiled.

Li Ruyi has come to terms with it.

Don't worry about having too much debt.

The more you owe, the more valuable you are.

"By the way, my master and I went to the newly discovered Gan River Secret Realm."

"What do you need? Perhaps I can trade it for the Frost Jade Pill."

"I see. I'll write a list for you."

Li Ruyi took out a blank jade slip and imprinted some item information on it.

Those items were all for meditation purposes.

Shen Xuan glanced at it briefly, then put it away.

Liu Bingyu asked from the side, "Senior brother, what about me?"

"you?"

Shen Xuan smiled and said, "Junior sister, stay in Hanyu Peak and protect your sister Ruyi."

"I'll give you a surprise when your senior brother comes back!"

Liu Bingyu's pretty face flushed: "Senior brother, you said it yourself. If there's no surprise then, Bingyu won't stand for it!"

"Must have!"

Shen Xuan said casually.

"Fellow Daoist Shen."

Li Ruyi seemed to be thinking for a moment, then said, "May I go with you?"

"Want to go together? Fellow Daoist Li need not worry. My junior sister is staying on Cold Jade Peak; no one dares to trespass."

Shen Xuan thought Li Ruyi was worried about her own safety.

"No. I just remembered that the name 'Gan River Secret Realm' sounds familiar."

Shen Xuan was taken aback: "The newly appeared secret realm in Ganshui County under the jurisdiction of Xuantian Sect, Fellow Daoist Li has been there before?"

Li Ruyi frowned and thought for a long time.

In the end, she let out a soft sigh.

"I don't remember clearly. However, I do have an impression of the Gan River Secret Realm."

Shen Xuan pondered for a while.

“Alright then. I’ll go and inform Master. If Master goes with me, Fellow Daoist Li can come with me.”

If Li Ruyi can recover more of his memories, it will be a good thing for him.

Shen Xuan left the alchemy room and went to the blessed land, where he received permission from True Person Hanyu.

Tell Li Ruyi the news and tell her to be prepared.

Upon returning to the cave, Su Xue'er greeted him and presented him with a visiting card.

"It's him?"

"What brings him to me this time?"

Shen Xuan was slightly taken aback when he saw the name on the visiting card.

(End of this chapter)