Immortality and Cultivation: I Have Too Many Talents

Chapter 441 As Beautiful as a Fairy (Seeking Subscriptions)

"Ling'er, come and see!"

Without any hesitation, Mu Ling'er snatched the cave dwelling design blueprints from the Chen family's array master.

"Water Curtain Flowing Light Array, Reversed Five Elements Wind and Thunder Killing Array, Mystic Ice Spirit Locking Array..."

"Master Shen, when setting up an array, you must consider the terrain. This is the Sea of ​​Stars. Although the Water Curtain Flowing Light Array is good, under the same conditions, it is not as useful as the Water Moon Illusionary Light Array."

"The Water Moon Illusionary Light Array can be formed by using the moonlight and water spiritual energy of Spring Breeze Island to create an illusion array, which is even more effective and can trap early Foundation Establishment cultivators."

"Using the Reversed Five Elements Wind and Thunder Killing Array at the entrance of the cave is really a bit of a stretch. In fact, the Seven Deadly Winds Array should be used, which can trap and kill a mid-Foundation Establishment cultivator."

"Hmm, we need to set up a second-tier shielding and restriction array inside the cave? Ling'er suggests choosing the Mysterious Spiritual Light Array."

"As for the Xuanbing Locking Spirit Array in the training room, there's no need for that."

Mu Ling'er looked at Shen Xuan with her pretty eyes.

It seems to be saying, "I'm amazing, come and praise me, listen to me!"

Shen Xuan feigned surprise: "Fairy Mu hit the nail on the head! No wonder you're a prodigy in formations!"

"However, the Mystic Ice Spirit Locking Array is still necessary."

"Master Shen seems to be in the early stage of Foundation Establishment, and his second-tier mid-grade cave dwelling has enough spiritual energy."

Shen Xuan explained, "Fairy Mu has keen insight. I am at the third level of Foundation Establishment and will break through sooner or later. With this formation, the spiritual energy in the training room will be more abundant during the breakthrough, giving me a better chance of success."

“That works too. However, using the Xuanbing Locking Spirit Array is a bit wasteful. The spirit stones have to be converted into ice spirit energy, which consumes a lot of energy. It would be better to use the ordinary Taiyi Locking Spirit Array instead, which would save some spirit stones.”

Shen Xuan smiled slightly.

"If Fairy Mu were to take over, how many spirit stones would be needed for the four formations: the Water Moon Illusionary Light Formation, the Seven Deadly Winds Formation, the Mysterious Spiritual Light Formation, and the Profound Ice Spirit Locking Formation?"

"We should still choose the Mystic Ice Locking Spirit Array!"

Mu Ling'er pouted slightly, looking puzzled.

"I, Shen, want to create an Ice Talisman. The Xuanbing Locking Spirit Array, the best kind, made by refining spiritual energy with high-grade spirit stones."

"what!"

Mu Ling'er patted her slightly heaving chest.

"Cultivating with high-grade spirit stones is very expensive!"

"Master Shen, how many years' salary has the Chen family been paying you?"

Among the retainers, it is very taboo to inquire about each other's income.

It's unclear whether Mu Ling'er didn't understand or simply didn't care.

Shen Xuan, of course, wouldn't tell her.

Saying too much will arouse jealousy, saying too little will make her look down on you.

"Fairy Mu, just tell me, are you going to accept these four sets of formations or not? If not, I'll find someone else!"

"catch!"

How many spirit stones do you need?

"Wait, Ling'er, let me calculate!"

Mu Ling'er took out paper and pen and began to calculate in front of Shen Xuan.

It's clear that Mu Ling'er is quite accomplished in mathematics.

It took a full incense stick to calculate.

Mu Ling'er's spirit paper was filled with writing.

"The four sets of second-tier formations, including materials and labor costs, will cost a total of 217,853 spirit stones."

"Ling'er will give you a discount, I'll only charge you 210,000 spirit stones!"

Shen Xuan looked at Mu Ling'er and asked, "So expensive?"

"Not expensive at all! Master Shen, really not expensive! The Seven Deadly Winds Formation is a mid-grade second-tier killing formation. This level of killing formation starts at 80,000 spirit stones on the market!"

"Ling'er only charged you 72,000 spirit stones!"

"And your Xuanbing Locking Spirit Array, which requires high-grade spirit stones to be placed inside and can be converted into ice spirit energy, would cost at least 70,000 spirit stones outside. Ling'er only calculated 63,000 spirit stones."

Mu Ling'er explained.

Shen Xuan thought for a moment and then asked, "If I leave, can I take these four sets of formations with me?"

"Of course! Just be careful when dismantling it. Don't damage the array plate and array flags."

In fact, Shen Xuan could also see that experienced cultivators could dismantle this second-order formation, which uses the array plate as the hub, the array flag as the array eye, and the spirit stone as the power source, without damaging it.

Shen Xuan took out a storage bag and handed it to Mu Ling'er.

In front of Chen Dafu, the two reached an agreement.

The two signed a spiritual contract, each imprinting a magical mark onto the other.

Shen Xuan took out an advance payment of 80,000 spirit stones.

Mu Ling'er happily stretched out her slender hand.

"Fairy Mu, I, Shen, have paid so many spirit stones; may I perhaps catch a glimpse of your beauty?"

"Is Master Shen afraid that Ling'er will run away?"

"How can it be!"

Shen Xuan smiled and said, "To be honest, Fairy Mu, I also cultivate the Dao of Arrays. However, I have been stuck at the first level for many years."

Mu Ling'er said with a charming smile, "Ling'er guessed it long ago, Master Shen is also a practitioner of array formations."

"I, Shen, have never encountered someone with such exceptional array skills as Fairy Mu!"

Mu Ling'er snatched eight high-grade spirit stones from Shen Xuan's hand.

"Ling'er will consider this matter after Master Shen has paid all the money!"

Watching Mu Ling'er hop away like a lark.

Shen Xuan shook his head.

Such behavior suggests she is a pampered daughter of a noble family.

At only thirty years old, he not only established his Dao foundation but was also a second-tier array master.

The art of formations is extremely mysterious and profound.

Although talismans and formations have some similarities.

However, when it comes to cultivation, array formations are recognized as one of the most difficult cultivation techniques.

It requires not only massive resources, but also exceptional talent.

Shen Xuan has had the "Essentials of Rao Family Formation" for over forty years.

He is still a top-tier first-level array master.

Although he didn't work hard enough.

The main reason is that he didn't spend much time and energy studying and cultivating the art of formations, which is too profound.

Shen Xuan was simply curious as to why such a genius in array formations, especially a female cultivator, would hide on the resource-poor Spring Breeze Island.

"Hopefully, this won't cause any trouble!"

Shen Xuan only wanted to cultivate peacefully on Spring Breeze Island.

After selecting the location of his cave dwelling, Shen Xuan began to plan and arrange the training grounds.

It will take Mu Ling'er three months to equip herself with all those second-tier formations.

Next, after Shen Xuan opened up his new cave dwelling, he still needed to make some arrangements.

Bedroom, dining hall, training room, talisman room, alchemy room, etc.

After the design and planning were completed, Chen Dafu was tasked with leading a team to renovate and decorate the space.

Both inside and outside the cave, some refreshing and pleasing spiritual plants were planted.

In addition, Shen Xuan specially cast a spell to create a spirit pool that stores water.

late at night.

Shen Xuan cast a spell using hand seals to shield the cave.

Then, he transformed into a dragon and used his claws to forcefully carve out a passage at the bottom of the spirit pool, leading to the waist of the cliff.

There, Shen Xuan set up a hidden door, allowing him to enter and exit at any time. The protective array of Spring Breeze Island was only a second-tier, low-grade formation, serving more as a warning than a defense.

After transforming, Shen Xuan shrank his body, concealed his aura, and sneaked under the beach, thus avoiding the monitoring of the island's protective formation and disappearing into the East China Sea.

No matter where he is, Shen Xuan must prepare a backup plan for himself.

If the situation changes and becomes critical, he can escape to the East China Sea in the shortest possible time.

A month later, Shen Xuan's new training ground was initially completed.

They were just waiting for Mu Ling'er to set up the four sets of formations.

Shen Xuan released the Silver Horned Pegasus, cast a spell to cover the silver horn on its forehead, and made it fold its wings and restrain its demonic power.

Thus, at first glance, the Silver Horned Pegasus appears to be nothing more than a magnificent and extraordinary steed.

Horses are mythical creatures, and are generally common animals.

Few cultivators knew that Shen Xuan possessed the Silver Horned Heavenly Horse.

As long as the Silver Horned Pegasus doesn't display its silver horns and wings, it's difficult for others to associate it with Shen Xuan's identity.

Shen Xuan allowed the Silver Horned Heavenly Horse to live and rest by the Spirit Pool.

He planned a small medicinal herb garden there.

Elixirs need to grow in elixir gardens to thrive.

After Mu Ling'er finished setting up the formation.

Shen Xuan then transplanted the Purple Blood Ice Mushroom and other spiritual herbs into the plant.

With nothing else to do, Silver Horned Pegasus decided to guard the herb garden.

In addition, he also needed to inquire about the situation in the State of Song.

Especially the Qingyun Sect.

Xiao Jingsong's attack on him meant that Lingjian Zhenren was the true leader of the outlaw faction.

"The strongest in combat, his spirit sword overshadows all others, yet he has never become the sect leader!"

"The sect leader of the Qingyun Sect is elected every thirty years, and the Lost Traces Master has been elected for four consecutive terms! Interesting!"

Shen Xuan didn't care whether they lived or died.

His real concern was for Han Yu Zhenren, Qin Yuehan, their adopted descendants, and his relatives such as Liu Bingyu, Lü Zhengying, and Gu Jinqin.

However, it's limited to just paying attention.

With his current strength, returning to the Song Kingdom would be tantamount to courting death.

Shen Xuan arrived at the Starry Sea, intending to settle down and make a living here.

Only after he has completed the Foundation Establishment stage and condensed his inner elixir will he consider returning to the Qingyun Sect of the Song Kingdom.

That will take at least fifty years.

Currently, in addition to establishing his cave dwelling, he also needs to familiarize himself with the surrounding environment and gather intelligence.

……

There is also a market on Shenlong Island.

Shen Xuan glanced at it when he went in.

It is a maze of streets, with more than a dozen lanes running through it.

The entire market is divided into five levels of areas.

It's equivalent to the first and second ring roads of a major city.

The central area connects to the underground spiritual veins and has the most concentrated spiritual energy.

It is the Foundation Establishment cultivator's training ground where the Chen family is based in the market.

Nearby, rows of buildings surrounded the area where the Chen family handled market affairs.

The area slightly beyond is the core commercial district of the market, where various cultivation shops stand side by side, spreading out in all directions.

Beyond that were the clearly tiered monks' residences.

Corresponding to the late, middle, and early stages of Qi cultivation.

Of course, a cultivator's residence only represents the density of spiritual energy.

Those with money can transcend minor boundaries and live in better mansions.

Even if someone with a high level of cultivation has reached a certain level, those without money can only live in lower-level dwellings.

It is different from the Qinglongwan Market of yesteryear.

There are no shantytowns in Shenlong Island Market.

All the cultivators' residences are within the protection zone of the market's array.

“Living conditions are even worse on the islands of the Starry Sea. If shantytowns are set up, it will be difficult for the cultivators inside to survive.”

Shen Xuan thought to himself.

Follow the main street towards the core area of ​​the market.

"Celestial Academy", "Happy Forest", "Drunken Immortal Pavilion", "Hundred Refinement Hall", "Hundred Herbs Hall"...

Small but complete.

Alchemy, magic weapons, food, drink, gambling, and prostitution—it has everything.

Besides the shops run by the Chen family, there are many other small shops, each with its own unique characteristics.

Clearly, they operate in a different market segment than the Chen family's self-owned stores.

Shen Xuan made an estimate.

There are probably eight thousand monks in the market.

Thirty percent of them are family cultivators from the Chen family.

Seventy percent of them are foreign monks who come here to make a living.

The two main branches of the Chen family are stationed in the market area year-round.

Along the way, Shen Xuan did not encounter any Foundation Establishment cultivators.

At this time, his identity was Shen Fei, the newly appointed guest of the Chen family.

In the early stages of Foundation Establishment, he was young and handsome.

The cultivators who came towards him all changed their expressions drastically when their divine senses swept over him, and they quickly bowed and made way for him.

While passing by Tianxian Temple.

The beauties on the second floor, resembling young ladies of sixteen or seventeen, were all young and beautiful, their red sleeves fluttering, their voices soft and breathless, and they were particularly enthusiastic towards Shen Xuan.

"Hey bro, come on up and play!"

"Young master, would you like a drink? I have some fine wine here!"

"When will the spring breeze and autumn moon end? Let me teach you to play the flute, little sister!"

Each one of them was stunningly beautiful, with a charming smile and captivating allure.

Shen Xuan smiled, clasped his hands in a gesture of respect, and continued walking without going upstairs.

Since I'm new here and haven't figured things out yet, it's best to be careful.

According to intelligence gathering, besides the Celestial Academy, the best place to go is a restaurant.

Shen Xuan entered Zuixianlou.

This is the most impressive restaurant in the market.

Half an hour later.

Shen Xuan walked out of Zuixianlou.

Behind him, the restaurant staff who had greeted him were bowing and scraping attentively.

He held a mid-grade spirit stone in his hand, grinning from ear to ear.

Shen Xuan walked straight into the Celestial Immortal Courtyard.

"Bring your leader out here!"

(End of this chapter)