Immortality and Cultivation: I Have Too Many Talents

Chapter 463 Deceiving the Heavens (Seeking Subscriptions)

Looking at the solemn-faced sea dragon girl.

Shen Xuan smiled.

He knew this would happen.

The Sea Dragon Girl is someone who has lived in the open sea since childhood, surrounded by cultivators of various kinds, and has a clear sense of love and hate.

How you treat her—are you trying to take advantage of her, or do you genuinely consider her a friend?

The Sea Dragon Girl knew exactly what was going on.

If you approached her because of the Dragon King of the Sea, and were plotting against her.

She would immediately withdraw, severing all ties and treating him like a complete stranger.

If you keep pestering her, she will turn on you without hesitation.

"Dragon Girl, please calm down."

Shen Xuan made a hand seal.

A cauldron, entirely azure and with cloud patterns on its surface resembling ten thousand divine dragons churning, flew to the Sea Dragon Girl.

It was his second-tier top-grade water-based alchemy furnace, the Myriad Dragons Profound Water Furnace.

"Dragon Girl, please look."

"Is this an alchemy furnace?"

The Sea Dragon Girl was speechless.

He looked up at Shen Xuan, incredulous.

"A second-tier water-based alchemy furnace? You're a water-based alchemist?"

Shen Xuan nodded slowly.

"Can you refine True Spirit Pills?"

Shen Xuan glanced at the sea dragon girl with a look of disdain.

"That's it! Zheng Ziyi's alchemy skills have improved so much because of your guidance!"

"You cultivate both alchemy and talismanic arts!"

The Sea Dragon Girl's voice became noticeably excited.

"Shen Fei, you can refine True Essence Pills, right?"

A mocking smile appeared on Shen Xuan's lips.

"Why do you look like that? Could it be that you can refine a Qi-stabilizing pill?"

The Sea Dragon Girl stared intently at Shen Xuan's face.

Shen Xuan smiled but remained silent.

The Qi-Strengthening Pill is a second-grade high-quality spiritual pill. When taken by a cultivator in the late Foundation Establishment stage, it can be equivalent to seven or eight days of arduous cultivation.

In the vast sea of ​​stars, there is no alchemist who can reliably refine the Qi-stabilizing pill.

It's quite remarkable that Zheng Ziyi can refine the True Essence Pill.

He was very pleased with himself for this.

"No, just the Qi-Strengthening Pill isn't enough!"

The Sea Dragon Girl gently stroked the Myriad Dragons Mystic Water Furnace, her clear eyes gradually shining.

With a hint of anticipation, he asked softly, "Shen Fei, can you refine Foundation Establishment Pills?"

Shen Xuan nodded slightly.

"what!"

The sea dragon girl exclaimed in surprise.

Then he laughed and said, "That's great!"

"Shen Fei, are you really capable of refining Foundation Establishment Pills? One qualified Foundation Establishment Pill per batch?"

"No!"

Shen Xuan finally spoke.

Amidst the astonishment of the Sea Dragon Girl, she casually remarked, "In most cases, Shen produces two pills per batch."

In fact, Shen Xuan's true Foundation Establishment Pill level was three pills per batch!
One should not give one's whole heart to everything.

Shen Xuan habitually leaves room for maneuver in his words and actions.

……

Shen Xuan underestimated the status of high-level alchemists in the Starry Sea.

In the entire Starry Sea, there is not a single alchemist who can reliably refine Foundation Establishment Pills.

I've heard that Shen Xuan is a second-tier high-grade alchemist, the kind who can even refine Foundation Establishment Pills.

The Sea Dragon Girl was immediately overwhelmed.

Her mood instantly brightened, and she pestered Shen Xuan, wanting to become his disciple and ask him to teach her alchemy.

"Let your grandfather come see me first!"

Shen Xuan said irritably.

"No problem! I'll bring Grandpa to see you in three days."

"Remember, conceal your identity and don't let the Chen family of Shenlong Island find out."

"Know!"

The sea dragon girl said casually.

"Shen Fei, do I have the potential to become a pill refiner?"

"After you've met your grandfather, I'll test you."

Shen Xuan's decision to cooperate with the Sea Dragon King was made after careful consideration.

Throughout the entire Starry Sea, the Sea Dragon King is the strongest and has the largest trading volume.

Having him handle the procurement of medicinal herbs and the sale of elixirs ensures the highest level of security and best secrecy.

It far surpasses the Wei family of Lion King Island.

Moreover, the Sea Dragon King's identity is definitely more than just that of a pirate leader.

They have connections and relationships with many cultivation forces along the coast, and even with major sects in various countries.

He cooperated with the Dragon King of the Sea.

Only the Sea Dragon King and the Sea Dragon Girl truly knew his identity as an alchemist.

It is estimated that Mu Ling'er and Bai Xiaomeng will be added at most later.

No one else knew about it.

The safety is still somewhat guaranteed.

Foundation Establishment Pills, which are breakthrough pills, are a form of hard currency in the cultivation world that is even more precious than spirit stones.

Many small and medium-sized cultivation forces in the Starry Sea, even if they have spirit stones, cannot purchase them.

There's absolutely no worry about sales.

Moreover, for Shen Xuan...

The Foundation Establishment Pill is just the beginning.

He wants to refine all of them: Cold Jade Pill, Longevity Pill, and Rejuvenation Pill!

……

Three days later.

The Sea Dragon Girl visits again.

There was an old guard beside him.

It was none other than the fake Immortal Sea Dragon King in disguise.

Shen Xuan asked Hailongnu to wait in the living room, with Bai Xiaomeng accompanying her.

The two met alone in a secret room.

"Master Shen, you are truly a hidden master! I admire you!"

The Dragon King of the Sea took a sip of the spiritual tea and said with a smile.

Shen Xuan was silently observing him.

He had a bronze complexion, a tall and strong build, a weathered face, a radiant spirit, and a loud voice.

The aura he exuded was similar to that of Xiao Jingsong, the fake alchemist.

"I heard from the Dragon Girl that Master Shen wants to collaborate with me on alchemy!"

"I most enjoy working with young geniuses like you!"

"Master Shen, please tell me, how shall we cooperate?"

Shen Xuan nodded.

"First of all, I don't want anyone other than Fellow Daoist Hai and Dragon Girl to know that I am an alchemist."

"No problem. I will keep it absolutely confidential."

"Secondly, I will decide the specifics of the alchemy process myself. Fellow Daoist Hai must not interfere."

The Sea Dragon King hesitated for a moment.

In the end, he said, "Alright. I never force my partners."

"Finally, we'll collaborate on refining pills. You'll be responsible for procuring the medicinal herbs and selling the pills. The profits will be split 30/70."

The Dragon King laughed, "Master Shen is so generous! For the sake of the Dragon Girl, I'll give you thirty percent!"

Shen Xuan shook his head slightly.

"Fellow Hai Dao, what I mean is, you take 30%."

The Dragon King's smile froze instantly.

His face quickly darkened.

The powerful pressure from the fake Core Formation cultivator washed over us. "What does Master Shen mean?"

Only now did he realize that Shen Xuan had always addressed him as "fellow Daoist".

This does not conform to the etiquette of respecting superiors and inferiors in the cultivation world.

unless……

The Sea Dragon King's pupils contracted rapidly.

His entire demeanor suddenly changed.

From a boisterous uncle to a chilling assassin.

They could launch an attack at any time.

"Friend Kaido, don't be nervous."

Shen Xuan got up and walked to the middle of the secret room.

"If my guess is correct, Fellow Daoist Hai also cultivates body-refining techniques."

"Not bad!"

The Dragon King of the Sea said in a deep voice.

As the pirate leader of the Starry Sea, an extremely powerful physique is essential.

"I wonder if Fellow Daoist Hai has ever heard of the True Spirit Dharma Image above the Golden Body?"

Looking at the shocked face of the Sea Dragon King.

Shen Xuan said calmly, "To be honest, I also cultivate body techniques. Some time ago, I had a sudden inspiration and was fortunate enough to condense a true spiritual form."

"Please enlighten me, Fellow Daoist Hai."

After saying that, Shen Xuan smiled slightly.

The atmosphere changed instantly.

Behind his body, a cloud of mist and clouds suddenly appeared, solidifying and converging to transform into the form of a blue dragon!
It was like his shadow, moving in sync with him.

"Dragon Dharma Form!"

The Dragon King gazed at the dragon image behind Shen Xuan, as if in a dream.

His surname is Hai, and his given name is Dragon King.

But this was the first time I had ever seen the form of a dragon.

"So this is what the Flood Dragon's Dharma Form looks like!"

The Dragon King of the Sea seemed lost, muttering to himself.

Shen Xuan put away the dragon's avatar and calmly walked back to his seat.

This time, he held back.

The sixteen-foot-tall golden body, the immortal robes and armor, the various sizes of the Ruyi scepter, and the ever-changing forms were not displayed.

No need.

It briefly revealed its dragon form.

That was enough for the Dragon King of the Sea.

Shen Xuan only needed to let the Sea Dragon King know that his body refinement cultivation had reached the third level.

If the Dragon King can't control him, then it's fine.

Human nature cannot withstand the test.

Only by having the strength to ensure safety can one do so.

Having roamed the Starry Sea for two hundred years and become a pirate leader, the Sea Dragon King must be no fool.

With a little thought, the answer will come to you.

A genius cultivator who comprehends ice magic, cultivates talisman and alchemy, and achieves a true spiritual dharma form must have an extraordinary background.

He couldn't possibly be some unknown, unaffiliated cultivator.

Shen Xuan's combat prowess was no less than his.

It's reasonable to collaborate with him on alchemy and give him 30% of the profits.

Because Shen Xuan is the irreplaceable one.

Next, the two discussed the details, and the Sea Dragon King was quite polite.

They learned that Shen Xuan guaranteed that each batch of medicinal herbs could be refined into two Foundation Establishment Pills.

The Dragon King of the Sea no longer hesitated and agreed to cooperate.

Shen Xuan took out a list of medicinal herbs.

There are hundreds of different kinds of dishes.

More than a dozen key medicinal herbs are specially marked.

These are the main ingredients for Cold Jade Pill, Longevity Pill, and Rejuvenation Pill.

Shen Xuan instructed the Sea Dragon King to acquire as many items as possible.

The cost is deducted from the revenue from selling Foundation Building Pills.

If that's not enough, he'll pay with spirit stones.

The Dragon King of the Sea took the list and was secretly alarmed when he saw the names and years of the medicinal herbs.

They guessed that Shen Xuan would definitely refine other high-grade spiritual pills.

Shen Xuan sought his cooperation in refining Foundation Establishment Pills.

This is undoubtedly related to his large trading volume, numerous trading partners, and many subordinates.

"One more thing, Fellow Daoist Hai, be very careful when selling Foundation Establishment Pills to various sects. Try to sell them to small and medium-sized cultivation forces."

"In this way, not only can the price be slightly higher, but the safety can also be guaranteed."

The Dragon King laughed heartily.

"Don't worry, Master Shen. I know what I'm doing."

They were all intelligent people, so Shen Xuan stopped there.

The two agreed on the details of their collaboration in alchemy and each made a vow to the heavens that they would never betray each other.

"By the way, Fellow Daoist Hai, the Dragon Maiden asked me to teach her the Dao of Alchemy."

"Oh. What does Master Shen think?"

The Dragon King calmly asked.

"My alchemy is not a sect's inheritance. It is not unreasonable to pass it on to the Dragon Girl."

"What the future holds is up to fate."

Shen Xuan pondered for a moment and said, "However, if she comes too often, it may cause controversy and make her easy to be targeted by those with ulterior motives."

After all, neither of them was married, and their frequent meetings could easily lead to gossip.

Moreover, her identity as the Sea Dragon Girl speaks for itself.

Whatever she does, she will be contacted by the Dragon King of the Sea.

"How about this."

"The Dragon Girl uses the guise of learning talismans to travel to and from Spring Breeze Island. To outsiders, we address each other as brother and sister. What does Fellow Daoist Hai think?"

The Dragon King of the Sea was taken aback at first, then overjoyed.

"Then I'll have to trouble Master Shen!"

Shen Xuan waved his hand: "It's alright. In the future, we will still need to rely on Hai Dao's reputation to deter villains."

"I am seeking refuge here, and I will not take action unless absolutely necessary."

The Dragon King laughed and said, "Master Shen, you're too kind!"
They learned that Shen Xuan had concerns.

The Dragon King was actually more at ease.

Despite the vast sea of ​​stars, he remained quite confident.

Even the Core Formation True Immortals of the Five Sects of Yan Kingdom have to give him some face.

Shen Xuan instructed the Dragon Girl in ice magic and taught her ice talisman techniques.

Nowadays, they are even willing to pass on the art of alchemy.

For this reason alone, he had to protect Shen Xuan's safety.

At that moment, he was unaware.

Shen Xuan's true combat strength far surpasses his.

In the environment of the East China Sea.

Even if the True Core Masters of the Five Sects of Yan Kingdom were to come in person, Shen Xuan would not be afraid.

He just didn't want to cause trouble.

It's not that I'm really afraid of those petty scoundrels.

Moreover, there is another advantage to Shen Xuan cooperating with the Sea Dragon King.

It allows for timely access to intelligence on high-ranking members of the sects in both Yan and Song.

This is especially important as a major war between the sects of Yan and Song is about to break out.

As for teaching the Dragon Girl the art of ice magic, talismans, and alchemy.

Shen Xuan didn't take it very seriously.

Without resources and talent, even if one receives his instruction, future achievements will be limited.

Given the Sea Dragon Girl's aptitude, it would be good enough if she could condense a pseudo-core in the future.

The possibility of condensing a true elixir is very low.

In terms of cultivation, the Sea Dragon Girl's conditions are actually inferior to Mu Ling'er's.

If the Mu family is willing to support her, it's a certainty that Mu Ling'er will condense a fake core.

It's also possible that it's a true elixir.

(End of this chapter)