Immortality and Cultivation: I Have Too Many Talents

Chapter 457 Returning to the Bai Family (Please Subscribe)

Shenlong Island.

The patriarch's residence.

"Master Shen, are you going out?"

Upon hearing Shen Xuan's purpose, the Chen family head showed surprise.

Previously, Shen Xuan and the Chen family had signed a five-year guest spirit contract.

Now, four years have passed.

Aside from visiting Lion King Island once, Shen Xuan had never left the island.

That time, it was Master Zheng, Fairy Mu, and the other two who went together.

Shen Xuan's guest spirit contract mainly involves providing the Chen family with high-quality and inexpensive spirit talismans and teaching the Chen family's talisman apprentices.

The Chen family has no right to restrict Shen Xuan's personal freedom.

In theory, the Spirit Contract has a strong binding force on Foundation Establishment cultivators.

Like a vow made by Heaven, violating it will result in certain consequences.

Moreover, it will also affect the reputation of the contracted cultivators.

Contracting forces have the right to claim compensation from contracted cultivators.

However, none of this mattered to Shen Xuan.

This level of spiritual connection had no binding force on him.

Shen Xuan used an alias.

The spiritual energy imprint on it couldn't track him at all.

As a visitor from outer space, he did not believe in the laws of heaven, and therefore would not suffer any backlash from them.

"A storm is brewing between the states of Yan and Song. I have some unfinished business in Song that I need to attend to as soon as possible."

Shen Xuan offered an explanation.

Upon hearing this, Patriarch Chen asked with concern, "Is there anything I can do to help?"

"It's just some trivial matter, no need to trouble the head of the family."

After a few moments of contemplation, the Chen family head smiled and agreed.

He had no reason to refuse.

Shen Xuan was just there to let him know.

Whether he agrees or not, he cannot stop Shen Xuan from going out.

"After dealing with the affairs of the Song Kingdom, will Master Shen return?"

"of course."

Shen Xuan said solemnly.

Patriarch Chen smiled and said, "That's good. By the way, Master Shen, shall we go see Huixue together?"

"it is good."

This trip will last for several months.

Shen Xuan also needs to tell Chen Huixue.

Inside a talisman room with exquisite and luxurious decorations.

A beautiful sixteen-year-old female cultivator is intently crafting ice arrow talismans.

Just as I successfully created an Ice Arrow talisman, a communication talisman flew to the talisman table.

Chen Huixue opened it and her eyes lit up with joy.

Upon opening the door, they saw the Chen family head and Shen Xuan.

“Father. Master Shen Fu.”

"Making a talisman?"

"Yes."

"show me."

He accepted the Cold Arrow Talisman handed to him by Chen Huixue.

Shen Xuan glanced at it only once before returning it to Chen Huixue.

The Chen family head tactfully said, "Master Shen, please sit down. I have some clan matters to attend to."

After the Chen family head left.

Chen Huixue closed the door to the talisman-making room.

"How is your cultivation progressing?"

Chen Huixue demonstrated the method of condensing water into ice in front of Shen Xuan.

She condensed a pool of spiritual water into various shapes of mystical ice artifacts.

Ice spears, ice blades, ice swords, ice axes, and so on.

"Are there any parts of the [Primordial Ice Spirit Technique] and [Ice Soul Cold Water Technique] that you don't understand?"

"some."

The [Primordial Ice Spirit Technique] is an ice-attribute technique that the Chen family obtained from a sect in the Yan Kingdom after going through great lengths.

Originally, there was also an ice-attribute spell.

Shen Xuan glanced at it and decided that the ice technique was of such low quality that he told Chen Huixue to throw it away and focus on cultivating the [Ice Soul Cold Water Technique].

Only three years have passed.

Chen Huixue then broke through to the fourth level of Qi Refining.

They are already able to create mid-grade first-tier ice runes.

"A born ice spirit body!"

Looking at the girl in front of him, Shen Xuan couldn't help but think of his master, Master Hanyu.

Back then, she searched high and low in the Qingyun Sect, but couldn't find a suitable successor.

Liu Bingyu's aptitude is most likely only enough to reach the level of a Pseudo-Core True Person.

Shen Xuan guided Chen Huixue in her cultivation and answered her questions.

"I need to go out for a while. You should cultivate yourself well."

Chen Huixue asked softly, "Master Shen, will you come back?"

"meeting."

Shen Xuan nodded slightly.

"If the opportunity arises, I will recommend you to join a sect and find a good teacher."

After Chen Huixue completes his foundation building, he will write a secret letter to his master, Hanyu Zhenren.

He introduced Chen Huixue to her.

"Huixue will cultivate diligently."

Chen Huixue said in a deep voice.

His expression was solemn.

Shen Xuan smiled, turned and left.

This girl must have gone through something in her childhood to be so precocious and composed.

She lacked any of the carefree spirit of a young girl.

……

Back to Spring Breeze Island.

Shen Xuan began preparing to go out.

I dug up the Purple Blood Ice Mushroom from the Spirit Plant Garden and carried it with me.

After absorbing the blood and water transformed from the corpse of the fake elixir-wielding immortal.

The growth rate of the Purple Blood Ice Mushroom has accelerated considerably.

Shen Xuan estimated that these four years had accelerated the maturation of nearly a century.

For the remaining hundred years or so, simply adding a little more spiritual nourishment will achieve the desired effect.

The Thousand-Year Purple Blood Ice Mushroom is an excellent spiritual object for forming the Golden Core.

Thirty years is enough.

That jade clam has been raised for many years.

It has already advanced to the middle grade of the second tier.

Shen Xuan threw it into the spirit pool and let it grow.

Without any further cutting or blood extraction, the Jade Spirit Clam had become incredibly plump.

The Silver Horned Pegasus grew more and more magnificent.

Shen Xuan took it with him.

Having a mount makes the journey much easier.

All three corpse beasts were put into the corpse beast bag as a precaution.

Shen Xuan gave Bai Xiaomeng some instructions.

Stay on Spring Breeze Island and do not leave the island.

Take good care of the spiritual plants in the cave and wait for his return.

If there's anything, let Chen Dafu handle it.

……

Mu Ling'er's boudoir.

Dresses, tube tops, white socks, and other items were scattered haphazardly on the ground.

After a fierce battle.

Shen Xuan got up and dressed.

"Shen Lang, are you leaving as soon as you're done?"

On the soft bed, Mu Ling'er, completely naked, said resentfully. Shen Xuan, having finished dressing, smiled at Mu Ling'er and said, "No, I wasn't finished. It's you who couldn't keep up."

One sentence was enough to enrage and humiliate Mu Ling'er.

“Who said Ling’er is no good? Ling’er has just been cultivating too hard lately and is a little tired.”

"Wait a few days, until Ling'er has rested well, then I'll show you how powerful Ling'er is!"

Shen Xuan liked Mu Ling'er's personality.

Just now, he was pleading desperately in a state of ecstasy.

Afterwards, he remained defiant, full of fighting spirit.

This forced Shen Xuan to teach her a lesson again.

However, this time, I'll let it go and give her a break.

I'm going out tomorrow.

"Ah! Where to?"

“Go back to the Song Kingdom.”

"How soon will you be back?"

"It should be soon. Three or four months, I guess."

Shen Xuan gently kissed Mu Ling'er's forehead and patted her pretty face.

"Take good care of yourself. When I return, I'll show you just how amazing Ling'er is, and maybe you can let me have some fun."

Upon hearing this, Mu Ling'er blushed.

She was still aware of it.

In every fierce battle, Shen Xuan held back his strength.

His body was full of vitality, which once captivated Mu Ling'er.

……

The next day.

Shen Xuan left Spring Breeze Island and flew along the sea.

After they had gone hundreds of miles away...

Shen Xuan summoned the Silver Horned Pegasus, mounted it, and soared through the clouds towards the desolate wilderness.

Throughout the journey, Shen Xuan concealed his presence, trying his best not to attract attention.

He did not enter the State of Song.

They went directly from the Yan Kingdom into the desolate wilderness, venturing deep into the land.

He exuded the powerful aura of a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator, and his mount was a second-tier spirit beast.

The demon hunters he encountered on the road all gave him a respectful look and gave way.

Daring to venture alone into the desolate wilderness, with mounts that are all second-tier spirit beasts, one can imagine their strength.

The cultivation world is strictly hierarchical, with clear distinctions between the noble and the lowly.

Especially in lawless places like the wilderness.

If a high-level cultivator feels offended, they can easily kill the other party and cause their Dao to dissipate.

No reason is needed.

This is also an unspoken rule in the cultivation world.

Strength is respected.

Lower-level cultivators must not offend higher-level cultivators.

Under normal circumstances, Shen Xuan wouldn't bother with these demon hunters.

He was unwilling to commit further acts of killing.

As for the matter of murder and robbery.

Shen Xuan would generally not do it intentionally.

Unless it's a sting operation.

The person in question is also someone with ulterior motives.

The journey was safe.

Shen Xuan carefully avoided the territory of high-level demonic beasts.

His purpose in coming here was solely to obtain the Dharma Aspect Realm Body Refining Technique.

There's no need to complicate things.

After a monster breaks through to the second tier, it will develop some degree of sentience.

Sensing Shen Xuan's powerful aura, most second-tier demonic beasts would take the initiative to avoid him.

Coincidentally, Shen Xuan encountered the Tianfu Chamber of Commerce caravan along the way.

The leader of the team was none other than Hou Jing, an old acquaintance.

Shen Xuan pondered for a moment.

He captured the Silver Horned Pegasus and changed its appearance.

He became a lonely, middle-aged swordsman.

It is still in the late stage of Foundation Establishment.

"Fellow Daoist, may I ask your esteemed name?"

The security personnel from the Tianfu Chamber of Commerce, seeing Shen Xuan arrive alone, dared not underestimate him and quickly bowed and inquired.

"Shen Lang, a rogue cultivator. Are you a caravan from the Tianfu Merchant Guild?"

Shen Xuan's voice was hoarse.

"Indeed. May I ask if Fellow Daoist Shen recognizes any of our fellow Daoists in the caravan?"

"I don't know him. I've only heard of him for a long time."

"Fellow Daoist Shen, please wait a moment while I go and fetch the person in charge."

Not long after, Hou Jing, with his pointed face and monkey-like cheeks, arrived.

The two greeted each other.

"Fellow Daoist Hou, are you heading to Bai Family Village?"

"Exactly."

"Perfect timing. I'm also going to Baijia Village. Would you mind traveling with me?"

"That's well said! When you're traveling, meeting someone is fate. I couldn't be happier!"

The two smiled at each other.

Shen Xuan claimed to be a rogue cultivator from the Song Kingdom, working as a freelancer.

Some spiritual items for cultivation can be traded with Baijia Village.

Shen Xuan took out some common second-tier spiritual items and the pill array talismans he had seized, and sold them cheaply to the Tianfu Chamber of Commerce.

After Hou Jing made the acquisition, he estimated a profit of over ten thousand spirit stones and became even more enthusiastic towards Shen Xuan.

This caravan consisted of over fifty people, including eight Foundation Establishment cultivators.

They are stronger than that team from before.

Shen Xuan was at the late Foundation Establishment stage, and Hou Jing was the only one in the entire caravan at the same level as him.

The two walked side by side.

Shen Xuan inquired about the situation in the Song Kingdom.

Before we knew it, the topic had turned to the Qingyun Sect.

"The Qingyun Sect has recently become extremely powerful, firmly suppressing the Medicine God Valley and the Thousand Machine Sect, and is now on par with the Divine Sword Sect!"

Hou Jing spoke of the major events that had recently occurred at the Qingyun Sect.

During the joint exploration of the seven sects, Lingxiao Zhenren and Hanyu Zhenren of the Qingyun Sect stood out.

The two defeated several demon kings who blocked their way, and led a pioneering team, pushing forward all the way into the wilderness for thousands of miles.

Two third-tier spiritual veins have been discovered, and each has been occupied and established, and is currently under development.

"In the future, the Qingyun Sect will have two more prosperous immortal cities!"

Hou Jing said with no small amount of envy.

"I've heard that the Qingyun Sect has a kind of elixir called the Cold Jade Pill, which was developed by True Person Cold Jade?"

"The Cold Jade Pill! Also known as the Lesser Cleansing Foundation Pill, this is a divine pill developed by the Azure Cloud Sect!"

As a high-ranking member of the Chamber of Commerce, Hou Jing was well-informed.

He talked freely.

He claimed to have a close relationship with Shen Xuan, a disciple of Master Hanyu.

The two had fought side by side in Baijia Village, battling against the beast tide, and addressed each other as brothers.

"And then? Later, Brother Shen became a renowned alchemist in the Qingyun Sect and rarely left the sect!"

When Shen Xuan was mentioned, Hou Jing's old face lit up with pride.

A prestigious sect with numerous disciples.

After returning to their sect, the disciples were busy with cultivation, and it was common for no news to come out for several years.

"So, the Qingyun Sect has blocked the fact that I killed Xiao Jingsong."

“My departure from the clan will be downplayed.”

Even now, Shen Xuan does not believe that he has betrayed the Qingyun Sect.

He simply didn't want to accept the sect's arrangement and leave the Qingyun Sect temporarily.

Ten days later, Shen Xuan, following the Tianfu Chamber of Commerce, successfully arrived at Baijiazhai in Caixia Ridge.

Bai Tiancheng, the leader of the Bai family, personally received the members of the Tianfu Merchant Caravan.

However, he was stunned when he saw Shen Xuan.

(End of this chapter)