Immortality and Cultivation: I Have Too Many Talents

Chapter 446 Young Master of the Qiu Family

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"That's right. I estimate that with Elder Zheng's mastery of alchemy, the True Essence Pill and the Solidifying Essence Pill that follow will be no challenge for him."

In Shen Xuan's view, these ordinary second-tier spirit pills were nothing special.

In the Song Kingdom, an ordinary Spirit Gathering Pill costs one hundred spirit stones.

I don't know the exact price in Yan, but it's probably similar.

Even the most expensive Qi-stabilizing pill would probably cost only three hundred spirit stones.

With Shen Xuan's current mastery of alchemy, he wouldn't even consider it worth a second glance.

There's something strange about him.

Mu Ling'er is particularly obsessed with spirit stones.

Given her background and status, this is inappropriate.

However, it's perfectly normal for women to like spirit stones.

"Fairy Mu is a genius array master, she must earn more than Elder Zheng!"

Shen Xuan said casually.

"How can it be!"

Mu Ling'er said indignantly, "Setting up formations is already a difficult business to take on. And now we have to bear the cost of the formation materials ourselves."

“Ling’er can only get orders for setting up formations from independent cultivators; she can’t get any orders from sects or families.”

"They'd rather pay a high price to hire a sect's array master!"

Shen Xuan glanced at Mu Ling'er.

He thought to himself: If it were me, I wouldn't invite you either.

Given Mu Ling'er's actions of leaving a back door to the formation and venturing in alone, any cultivation force with even a little strength would politely decline her offer.

Cultivation factions place greater emphasis on security and privacy.

As for giving guidance to Master Zheng, it was merely a favor to Shen Xuan, and insignificant.

However, in Mu Ling'er's eyes, this was the true teaching of alchemy.

She strongly urged Shen Xuan to go with her to beg for alms from Master Zheng.

"Isn't this bad!"

Shen Xuan hesitated before speaking.

At this time, his identity was that of a rogue cultivator in the early stage of Foundation Establishment.

Compared to Master Zheng, who is in the mid-Foundation Establishment stage, possesses formidable combat power, and has achieved success in alchemy, his status and position are clearly inferior.

We should respect and revere Master Zheng Dan.

"There's nothing wrong with it!"

"Master Shen, don't worry, this time, Ling'er will stand up for you!"

After saying that, she puffed out her already perky chest.

……

half a month later.

A flying boat carrying two men and one woman arrived at Lion King Island.

After Shen Xuan and Mu Ling'er disembarked from the flying boat, Master Zheng put it away.

Outside the protective array of Lion King Island, people come and go.

Many Foundation Establishment cultivators rode flying boats, spirit birds, and magical treasures, landing on the island's beaches.

Along the way, many people greeted Master Zheng Dan.

Master Zheng Dan returned the gift with a reserved manner.

Following behind, Mu Ling'er said with a hint of pride, "Master Shen, I wasn't lying to you, was I? Elder Zheng still has a lot of influence in this Starry Sea."

"That is!"

Shen Xuan agreed.

"Fellow Daoists are just giving me face!"

Master Zheng said modestly.

"Back then, in the Starry Sea Grand Competition, I, Zheng, also managed to make it into the top ten."

"Top ten!"

Shen Xuan was terrified.

"Elder Zheng, does that mean you're among the top ten strongest Foundation Establishment cultivators across the hundred-plus islands of the Starry Sea?"

"Yes. However, many family patriarchs and heads did not participate. It was just a nominal event."

Seeing Master Shen's extremely surprised expression, Master Zheng was quite pleased.

This person is honest and easy to get along with.

That method of adjusting the valves to refine pills using multiple nozzles was indeed effective.

After Master Zheng made the improvements, the success rate of alchemy soared.

This is a world of difference compared to the previous batches of one or two eggs per batch, which frequently exploded.

The number of pills that have been formed has stabilized at three.

There were no more incidents of barrels exploding.

He came to the Lion King Trade Fair this time.

This involved purchasing a batch of Zhenyuan Dan and Guyuan Dan medicinal materials.

With his many years of experience in alchemy, and having developed the method of adjusting multiple nozzles using valves for alchemy, he could also give the Guyuan Pill a try.

A few days ago, Mu Ling'er brought Shen Fushi to their door and brazenly demanded payment.

He immediately agreed, saying he didn't need a single spirit stone from Master Shen, and that he would arrange to trade for three high-quality Creation Pills to give to him.

Master Shen refused in every way.

Unfortunately, Master Zheng's mind was made up.

“Master Shen, are you underestimating me? I can afford just three high-quality Creation Pills.”

Seeing that he was very sincere, Shen Xuan reluctantly agreed.

Mu Ling'er was very proud of the three high-quality Creation Pills she had secured for Shen Xuan, and immediately asked for three Frost Talismans in return.

After this incident, Master Zheng's attitude towards Shen Xuan became significantly better.

Although they were not nearly as close as Mu Ling'er.

But they also regarded him as a promising young peer.

I would occasionally offer him a few words of advice.

……

After registering their identities, the three entered Lion King Island.

The Wei family cultivator led the three to the trade fair venue.

This is the core area of the Wei family on Lion King Island.

The area was heavily guarded, with Foundation Establishment cultivators from the Wei family frequently patrolling with their family law enforcement personnel.

In addition, the Wei family's territory is heavily protected by a large array, making it extremely safe.

An ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivator would absolutely not dare to act recklessly here.

"The Wei family is truly formidable. They must be making countless spirit stones from this Foundation Establishment Grand Cultivation Trade Fair, which happens only once every three years!"

Mu Ling'er said with no small amount of envy.

All parties involved in the transaction, whether buyers or sellers, must give half of the spirit stones to the Wei family.

The Wei family has specialized appraisers who assess the value of the spiritual items being traded.

The reason why both buyers and sellers have to pay is that many transactions between cultivators are based on barter.

It's still early.

The three greeted the Wei family's leading cultivator.

Let's go check out the Lion King Island Market first.

From the outside in, from the shallow to the deep.

Along the way, the goods sold in the shops and stalls along the roadside became increasingly expensive.

Mu Ling'er was quite interested and strolled along the way.

Occasionally, I would go up and bargain, and buy some pretty but useless little trinkets.

Shen Xuan patiently followed behind.

You can't find bargains in a shop.

He activated the [Illusion-Breaking Spirit Eye Technique] and scanned the scattered cultivators and vendors.

Without a doubt, it's all garbage.

There are a few slightly better spiritual items, but they are only of the first-grade high quality.

It has no value to him now.

Stroll along the way.

Mu Ling'er was full of energy, while Shen Xuan was bored out of his mind.

"Now, even second-tier high-grade spiritual items are of little use to me!"

Shen Xuan thought to himself.

Even second-tier spiritual items are hard to find at the stalls of independent cultivators.

The few items that were found were all incomplete or damaged.

Even so, the price is outrageously expensive.

"The Wei family on Lion King Island is quite powerful." "If they had anything good, the Wei family cultivators would have already taken it."

Stop and go along the way.

When they arrived at the core business district, someone greeted Zheng Danshi.

"Old Zheng, it's been a long time! How have you been?"

Opposite him was an old monk with a thin face and eagle-like eyes.

Also around two hundred years old, mid-Foundation Establishment stage, earth magic cultivator.

"Old Li, you're not dead yet?"

"Old man Zheng, what nonsense are you talking about! Come, let me introduce you. This is Qiu Haoran, the young master of Qiuyue Island."

Behind him, a young man in brocade robes stepped forward and bowed.

"Qiu Haoran from Qiuyue Island greets Elder Zheng."

"Easy to say."

Master Zheng returned the greeting without giving Qiu Haoran a hard time.

After all, this is the young master of the Qiu family.

Generally speaking, independent cultivators are unwilling to have conflicts with cultivation families.

"Who are these two?"

Qiu Haoran asked with a smile.

"Fairy Mu. Second-tier array master."

Upon hearing that he was a second-tier array master, Qiu Haoran's smile became even more sincere.

"Fairy Mu is stunningly beautiful and incredibly talented. Haoran is truly impressed!"

"Shen Fei, a second-tier rune master."

Compared to Mu Ling'er, Qiu Haoran's attitude towards Shen Xuan was noticeably perfunctory.

"Master Shen, come visit Qiuyue Island sometime."

"Thank you, Young Master Qiu."

Qiu Haoran glanced at Mu Ling'er, whose face was veiled by a thin veil, and smiled at Master Zheng, saying, "It's better to meet by chance than to invite someone. I'll treat you three to a few drinks at the restaurant, how about it?"

Instead of answering immediately, Master Zheng turned to Shen Xuan and asked, "What does Master Shen think?"

Seeing Zheng Danshi seeking Shen Xuan's opinion, Qiu Haoran's expression changed slightly.

Only then did he start paying attention to Shen Xuan again.

Early stage of Foundation Establishment, water magic cultivator, second-tier talisman master...

It was still unremarkable, and I couldn't see anything special about it.

The status of talisman masters is far inferior to that of alchemists and formation masters.

It's no exaggeration to say that even a cultivator in the early stages of Qi Refining can create a few talismans in the cultivation world.

Shen Xuan respectfully replied, "I will follow Elder Zheng's advice."

He maintained a proper sense of identity.

He was just a rogue cultivator in the early stages of Foundation Establishment.

He followed Master Zheng Dan to broaden his horizons.

"Since Young Master Qiu has extended such a kind invitation, let's go and have a few drinks."

"That's what Master Zheng said."

He didn't even consult Mu Ling'er's opinion.

……

Fangshi Restaurant, the best VIP private room.

Six people sat at the table.

Mu Ling'er stayed close to Shen Xuan.

Her breath was as fragrant as orchids, filling the air with a delicate aroma.

Opposite Qiu Haoran, there was a middle-aged cultivator in the early stage of Foundation Establishment.

Mu Ling'er transmitted her thoughts to Shen Xuan through her soul.

Old Man Li's real name is Li Chengjiang. Like Master Zheng, he was a rogue cultivator in the Starry Sea Grand Competition back then.

His ranking is slightly lower than Zheng Ziyi's, around 30th.

That's quite a skill.

The newly arrived Foundation Establishment cultivator is Qiu Haoran's uncle, Qiu Yushu.

It looks like an old tree.

At the banquet, Qiu Haoran and Li Chengjiang showed great respect and reverence to Master Zheng Dan.

Even towards Mu Ling'er.

They were also quite polite.

There is no such sordid thing as lust after drinking.

Qiu Haoran was very restrained.

The young master of Qiuyue Island is being groomed by his family and will never lack beautiful women around him.

Young masters from noble families in the mortal world already have personal maids to serve them.

To Qiu Haoran, young and beautiful female cultivators were nothing more than cheap commodities.

Once you take off your clothes, there's not much difference.

He could summon more than a dozen stunningly beautiful female cultivators with a mere wave of his hand, who would line up and wait for his favor.

Power is what they crave most.

With power, what kind of female cultivator can't you have your way with!

His goal was to collaborate with Master Zheng on alchemy.

Master Zheng Dan shared the same idea.

The two hit it off.

Qiu Haoran stepped forward to purchase the medicinal materials for Gathering Spirit Pills, True Essence Pills, and Solidifying Essence Pills, and delivered them to Spring Breeze Island.

After Master Zheng refined the elixir, he used it to offset the cost of the medicinal materials.

The two reached an agreement on cooperation.

Mu Ling'er explained to Shen Xuan.

Akizuki Island is close to the mainland.

Trading with the merchant guilds in the land-based immortal city is much more convenient than for independent cultivators.

Large quantities available, and the prices are cheap.

The independent cultivators of the Starry Sea are generally unwilling to settle in terrestrial immortal cities.

Being unfamiliar with the place and its people makes one an easy target for exploitation.

"Old Zheng, what level have you reached in alchemy? Elixirs and medicinal herbs are not cheap, don't waste your life savings!"

Li Chengjiang reminded him with a smile.

He knew Zheng Danshi's background.

The Golden Law cultivator forcefully pursued the study and cultivation of alchemy.

For more than a decade, the success rate of achieving high success rates has been appalling.

I don't know how many spirit stones were put in.

He implied that Qiu Haoran's friendship with Master Zheng was still based on his combat abilities.

In the future, when the opportunity arises, we will recruit Qiuyue Island.

Although Qiu Haoran is the young island master.

There are quite a few half-brothers.

The position of island lord remains unstable as long as it is not passed on.

Not to mention, the old island owner also had illegitimate children outside of his marriage!
"From one batch of medicinal herbs, I can produce three pills!"

Master Zheng said proudly.

Li Chengjiang was drinking with a smile when he suddenly spat out the spirit wine.

"puff!"

The spirit wine almost sprayed onto Master Zheng's face.

"What did you say! One batch of medicinal herbs yields three pills?"

"It must be an occasional occurrence!"

Li Chengjiang looked on incredulously.

"That's how it is in every furnace!"

Master Zheng glanced at it sideways and said in a cold voice.

"No, Old Man Zheng, I'm talking about second-tier spirit pills. Like the Spirit Gathering Pill."

Li Chengjiang quickly explained.

“Old Li, what I’m talking about is the Spirit Gathering Pill.”