Immortality and Cultivation: I Have Too Many Talents

Chapter 464 Divine Dao Intent (Seeking Subscriptions)
a few days later.

Shenlong Island, the home of the Chen family.

The patriarch's residence.

Upon learning of Shen Xuan's arrival, the Chen family head warmly welcomed him personally.

Shen Xuan signed a spiritual contract with his retainer more than four years ago.

The spirit contract is about to expire.

After the news leaked, cultivation forces came in droves to poach him.

As for the other smaller forces, that's fine too.

They couldn't offer any higher terms.

The pirate leader Sea Dragon King, the Wei family of Lion King Island, and the Qiu family of Autumn Moon Island are all stronger than the Chen family of Divine Dragon Island.

In particular, the pirate leader, the Sea Dragon King, and his granddaughter, the Sea Dragon Girl, have recently become very close to Master Shen.

Chen Dafu said that the Sea Dragon Girl frequently traveled to Spring Breeze Island and stayed at Mu Ling'er's cave.

Master Shen is teaching the Sea Dragon Girl ice magic and ice talismans.

This made the head of the Chen family feel vaguely worried.

Four years ago, Chen Huixue, a fairy seedling adopted by the clan, was identified by Master Shen as having a natural ice spirit body.

After discussing it with the patriarch, the Chen family head decisively opened the ancestral hall and adopted Chen Huixue as his daughter, recording her in the family genealogy.

Because of this, his wife and two children, though they didn't say anything, were all dissatisfied.

Fortunately, Master Shen was not mistaken.

Chen Huixue is truly a born ice spirit.

In just four years, he made rapid progress from the first level of Qi Refining to the fourth level.

At this time, Chen Huixue was only seventeen years old.

The road ahead is bright.

For the past four years, Master Shen has sold some Ice Talismans to the Chen family at a low price, and apart from Chen Huixue, he has not instructed any other talisman apprentices.

But it's all worth it.

Chen Huixue is already in the mid-stage of Qi Refining and can independently create a mid-grade first-tier Cold Arrow Talisman.

In the future, if we can build a foundation for the Way.

She is a Foundation Establishment cultivator of ice magic, a talisman master, and a female cultivator.

This is of great significance to the Chen family.

The responsibility for the revitalization of the Chen family will likely fall on Chen Huixue's shoulders.

At this moment, Shen Xuan exchanged pleasantries with the Chen family head for a while.

Inquire about the establishment of the Starry Sea Alliance by integrating the True Meaning Sect.

"I have heard about this matter."

"Six months ago, the Zhenyi Sect dispatched a group of special envoys, led by a man named Zhao Mingcheng, to the Starry Sea."

"For some reason, they mysteriously disappeared on the road. There are rumors that they encountered a third-tier demon king and were devoured by the demon king."

"Because of this matter, the True Meaning Sect has been delayed for some time. Recently, they have dispatched another group of special envoys, who have already settled on Autumn Moon Island."

Shen Xuan asked, "Does the patriarch know who is leading this group of special envoys?"

Patriarch Chen stroked his beard and smiled, saying, "Master Shen, there's no need to worry. The leader is Xu Ningtie, known as the Xu family's prodigy."

"This person is calm and focused, single-mindedly pursuing the Core Formation stage. I suspect that he will prioritize completing the sect's mission and will not cause any unforeseen complications."

Shen Xuan nodded: "That's good. But, what about Fairy Mu..."

The Sea Dragon Girl told him that the Chen family of Shenlong Island had a very deep connection with Mu Ling'er.

Mu Ling'er's biological mother was from the Chen family.

Therefore, Mu Ling'er ran away from her arranged marriage and ended up staying at the Chen family's place on Shenlong Island.

However, Shen Xuan had never interacted with the Chen family before, even though he knew Mu Ling'er.

The true identity of Mu Ling'er's mother is unknown.

"It's alright, let her be."

Clearly, the Chen family head was unwilling to talk much about Mu Ling'er.

"By the way, Master Shen, our spiritual contract is about to expire. I wonder what your plans are?"

Shen Xuan glanced at the Chen family head.

"If there are no unforeseen circumstances and the terms remain unchanged, the contract can be renewed for another five years."

Patriarch Chen laughed and said, "How can the conditions remain unchanged! Master Shen has broken through, so according to the rules, his salary should be doubled!"

"Thirty-six thousand spirit stones a year!"

This price is considered extremely high in the entire Starry Sea.

If the ice talismans are sold at a flat price, the Chen family will have to subsidize Shen Xuan quite a bit.

Shen Xuan knew perfectly well what was going on.

This was in the hope that he would stay and continue to guide Chen Huixue in her spiritual practice.

"It expires in three months. I'll renew it then."

"I'm going to check on Huixue."

The Chen family head immediately smiled: "Good! Master Shen has been away for many days, and Huixue has been very worried!"

The two arrived at Huixue Residence, where Chen Huixue lived.

This is a secluded courtyard within the patriarch's mansion.

There is a small lake in the courtyard.

Beneath the upturned eaves, with white walls and black tiles, long corridors and pavilions, the scenery is breathtaking.

There is a garden by the lake, planted with many low-level spiritual plants, and a swing has been installed.

The entire secluded courtyard was inhabited only by Chen Huixue and her personal maid, Xiao Cui.

The head of the Chen family sat for a short while, and in front of Shen Xuan, he inquired about Chen Huixue's life with concern before taking his leave.

After the maid Xiao Cui left.

Shen Xuan was quite satisfied with Chen Huixue's progress in cultivation.

How are you getting along with the Chen siblings?

The Chen family head's two children are both in their thirties and have reached the late stage of Qi Refining.

Upon hearing this, Chen Huixue was taken aback.

After a long pause, he finally said, "It's alright."

"Speak a few words with them in January?"

Chen Huixue thought about it and felt somewhat ashamed.

"Just two or three sentences."

"It's not that I don't want to be close to them. It's just that they..."

"They don't seem to like me."

Chen Huixue stammered.

“That’s normal. Although your surname is Chen, you are, after all, an adopted child.”

Shen Xuan said calmly.

He didn't come here on purpose to sow discord.

Instead, it was to help Chen Huixue see the true nature of the cultivation world sooner.

"What you gain is exactly what they lost. Relationships between people are inherently based on self-interest."

"This applies to everyone except their biological parents."

Chen Huixue gazed intently at Shen Xuan with her clear eyes.

"Master Shen, Huixue will diligently cultivate and build a solid foundation for your Dao. In the future, if Master Shen needs anything from Huixue, Huixue will do her utmost to help!"

Shen Xuan waved his hand.

“No need. You don’t owe me anything. And I don’t need you to do anything for me.” He never expected anything in return for his kindness.

If that were the case, life would be too meaningless.

Within his capabilities, Shen Xuan is still willing to be a good person.

Shen Xuan took out a purple jade sword heart bracelet that he had prepared in advance.

"Put this on."

Chen Huixue wore it obediently on her right wrist.

Sensing the familiar chill, she couldn't help but look up at Shen Xuan, her eyes filled with doubt.

"This bracelet is called the Purple Jade Sword Heart Bracelet. It contains nine strands of icy sword energy and is of the same lineage as the [Ice Soul Cold Water Technique] that you cultivate."

"The power of the Ice Spirit Sword Qi is immense; it should not be used lightly except in life-or-death situations."

"Once the Ice Spirit Sword Qi is activated, anyone below the Foundation Establishment stage will undoubtedly die."

"Foundation Building Realm..."

Shen Xuan paused, looked at Chen Huixue, and said solemnly, "Even ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivators will suffer severe injuries."

The icy sword energy inside was transformed from Shen Xuan's mastered [Dongzhen Ice Heart Technique].

"The states of Yan and Song are about to go to war, and the Chen family head will likely lead an expedition to Song. I am giving you this bracelet only for self-defense. You must not use it for evil deeds. You are a smart man and know the consequences."

"Rest assured, Master Shen. Huixue will heed your teachings and live up to your expectations."

Shen Xuan nodded.

Because of his arrival, Chen Huixue stood out from ordinary immortal seedlings and became the daughter of the Chen family head and an ice magic cultivator.

Whether it's a blessing or a curse is hard to say.

Sometimes, living an ordinary life is the best outcome for ordinary people.

The more prominent the situation, the more dangerous it is.

Shen Xuan gifted Chen Huixue the purple jade sword bracelet simply to put his mind at ease.

When leaving Huixue Residence.

Chen Huixue bowed in a curtsy and did not raise her head for a long time.

I don't know what she's thinking.

……

A month later.

Shen Xuan's Cave.

In the practice room.

Shen Xuan sat cross-legged, slowly opened his eyes, and looked at the small basin of demonic dragon blood on the jade table.

After refining the Big-Headed Wolf Fish Demon Core.

The "Bronze Head and Iron Body" talent skill has been upgraded to proficiency.

The number of Daoist points has increased to four thousand.

In addition, there is a small amount of spiritual energy.

For example, a second-tier demon core like the Big-Headed Wolffish.

Shen Xuan still has more than ten coins in his hand.

There are also the demon core and essence blood of the electric ray demon fish.

It was enough for him to cultivate for several years.

However, his most important task at present is to improve his immediate combat capabilities.

"The essence blood of the demonic dragon is rich in demonic energy, which can cause cultivators' spiritual power to become disordered and fall into demonic possession."

"However, I have the Nine-Colored Lotus to purify it, and I also have the [White Bone Contemplation Inner Visualization Method] to suppress desires and fears, so I should be fine!"

Just to be on the safe side, Shen Xuan also created a few "Good Fortune and Misfortune Avoidance Techniques".

Good luck!

This indicates that he has benefited greatly from refining the demonic dragon's blood essence at this time.

According to the deductions made by the ancestors of the Bai family throughout the ages.

After achieving the True Spirit Dharma Form, to advance further, one must repeatedly refine the essence and blood of the True Spirit's descendants, transform into the True Spirit, and comprehend innate supernatural powers.

"Then let's get started!"

As was his usual practice, Shen Xuan transformed the demonic dragon's essence blood in front of the jade table into a blood mist and inhaled it into his stomach.

Within the Dao Foundation Sea of ​​the Dantian, a mysterious jade talisman emitted a golden light, enveloping the demonic dragon's essence blood.

The nine-colored lotus slowly bloomed, enveloping the demonic dragon's essence blood within, and began to refine it.

Shen Xuan was as still as an old monk in meditation.

Instant time.

Behind his body, wisps of clouds and mist emerged, transforming into the form of a dragon.

Shen Xuan's mind was a blur.

While the Nine-Colored Lotus was refining the essence of the demonic dragon.

He seemed to sense the tragic life of a demonic dragon.

The bewilderment at birth, the hardship of surviving alone, lying dormant in the soil, keeping company with earthworms and ants, accumulating strength.

Finally, it seized the opportunity and grew bigger and stronger step by step, eventually becoming a third-tier dragon serpent, intending to find a deep pool to cultivate and transform into a dragon.

However, the sky shattered, and demonic energy overflowed.

It was eventually corrupted by demonic energy, lost its intelligence, and became a bloodthirsty demonic dragon.

In the end, he was directly annihilated by a sword light that traveled three thousand miles, his soul and spirit destroyed.

Shen Xuan's eyes were slightly closed, as if in a dream.

He sensed the demon dragon's helplessness and indignation.

The various Daoist principles seemed to offer some insight, but they passed by in a flash.

Some of the Taoist elements in them seemed quite familiar.

Soaring through the clouds, summoning wind and rain, overturning rivers and seas, possessing boundless strength, the imposing might of a divine dragon, boiling dragon blood, able to change size at will...

Various supernatural powers and laws, only dabbled in, never truly mastered.

It vanished abruptly the moment it was touched.

Shen Xuan slowly opened his eyes.

A glimmer of understanding flashed in his eyes.

What I just sensed was the supernatural power of the demonic dragon.

"Unfortunately, it's far from enough!"

Shen Xuan's mind was in excruciating pain.

He seemed to have touched the edge of the laws of the supernatural.

However, it is impossible to absorb all of it.

The Nine-Colored Lotus refined all the essence and blood of the demonic dragon within.

A stream of pitch-black demonic water flowed out from the nine-colored lotus.

Driven by bursts of Xuanbing spiritual power, the black water transformed into demonic energy, emanating from Shen Xuan's body.

Before my eyes, ancient, golden characters shimmered.

[Plunderable Talents: Dragon-Snake Transformation, Lightning Control, Immense Strength, Divine Dragon Might, Boiling Dragon Blood, Summoning Wind and Rain, Overturning Rivers and Seas, Soaring Through Clouds and Mist, Size Control, Ancient Dragon Roar]

Shen Xuan glanced at it; it was extremely similar to the Tiger-faced Flood Dragon.

This also proves that the Demon Flood Dragon is a third-tier demon king similar to the Tiger-Faced Flood Dragon.

"Since you want to comprehend true spiritual powers, the more concentrated the true spiritual bloodline in your body, the better."

Shen Xuan's gaze fell upon [Dragon Blood Boiling].

"With the perfect-level [Self-Healing Technique] and the newly acquired [Endless Life], even if the physical body's potential is squeezed, it can recover quickly."

(End of this chapter)