Immortality and Cultivation: I Have Too Many Talents

Chapter 468 Wind Spirit Ghost Market (Seeking Subscriptions)

a few days later.

Accompanied by her personal maid Xiao Cui, Chen Huixue, led by Chen Dafu, came to pay her respects to Shen Xuan.

She was only at the mid-stage of Qi Refining.

After obtaining Shen Xuan's permission, they chose a spiritual vein node near his cave dwelling and opened up a small cave dwelling.

After that, Chen Huixue openly visited Shen Xuan's cave.

Practice ice magic and create ice talismans.

The way people addressed Shen Xuan changed from "Master Shen" to "Master Shen" without them even realizing it.

The sea dragon girl doesn't consider herself an outsider at all.

Entering and leaving Shen Xuan's cave was like being at home.

Soon, Hai Longnu, Chen Huixue, and Bai Xiaomeng became close friends.

The three chattered away, enjoying themselves immensely.

Sometimes, when the Sea Dragon Girl was refining the Yellow Dragon Pill in her own alchemy room, she would specifically ask Chen Huixue and Bai Xiaomeng to help her.

In Shen Xuan's view.

The Sea Dragon Girl's talent in alchemy was far inferior to her talent in talismanic arts.

To date, they have only been able to refine the Yellow Dragon Pill for the late stage of Qi Refining.

The problem is that the Sea Dragon Girl's interest in alchemy far exceeds her interest in talisman making.

They were completely absorbed in it and thoroughly enjoyed it.

She even passed on her rudimentary alchemy skills to Chen Huixue and Bai Xiaomeng.

These two are only at the mid-stage of Qi Refining.

Let alone refining the Yellow Dragon Pill.

Even the Qi Nourishing Pills used in the early stages of Qi Refining have a dismal success rate.

To Shen Xuan's surprise...

Chen Huixue and Bai Xiaomeng are both deeply interested in alchemy.

"So, I underestimated the allure of the alchemist's status for ordinary cultivators?"

……

Compared to the audacity of the Sea Dragon Girl.

The Blood Bone Duo beside her showed Shen Xuan exceptional respect.

Every time we met, he would bow deeply, his face stern and unsmiling.

The two were named Blood Fiend and Bone Fiend, respectively.

The cultivation methods used are somewhat unorthodox.

Absorb the essence and blood of the barbarians and the evil energy of their bones, and turn it into their own.

By harnessing the malevolent energy of blood and bones, one can build the foundation for one's path.

It is somewhat similar to the lineage of the Liang Kingdom's Yin Sha Sect.

However, after spending more time with him, Shen Xuan understood.

These two are just for show.

He may look fierce and menacing, but his combat strength is actually mediocre.

The two of them were able to stay by the Sea Dragon Girl's side.

It all comes down to his unwavering loyalty to the Dragon King and Dragon Girl.

Although the Blood and Bone Duo are evil cultivators.

Shen Xuan was quite polite to the two of them.

In his opinion.

Spiritual cultivation, demonic cultivation, evil cultivation, monster cultivation, dark cultivation, body cultivation, etc.

It's just a difference in the methods of cultivation.

One should not judge a person's good or evil based on their cultivation methods.

……

Time passes day by day.

A month later, the five sects of Yan Kingdom gathered the cultivation forces of Yan Kingdom, swore a blood oath, and officially declared war on Song Kingdom.

Another two months passed.

Under the integration of the True Meaning Sect, the cultivation forces in the Starry Sea established the Starry Sea Alliance.

The Sea Dragon King, the Wei family, the Qiu family, and the Chen family each led their vassal forces to the coast of the Song Kingdom to carry out invading operations.

The Dragon King of the Sea had just left.

The Sea Dragon Girl then came to find Shen Xuan to discuss going to the Wind Spirit Ghost Market together.

The Starry Sea is located in the outer sea of ​​the states of Yan, Zhao, and Chu.

Besides the Starry Sea, the nearby seas also contain other spiritual lands such as the Rocky Sea and the Fairy Islands.

The Luanshi Sea is close to the State of Zhao, while the Fairy Islands are close to the State of Chu.

Although there is no clear classification.

However, these sea cultivators, when they go ashore, generally choose the land-based immortal city that is the shortest in a straight line.

The immortal city that cultivators in the Starry Sea most like to visit is the White Cloud Immortal City, which was built along the coast of the Yan Kingdom.

Baiyun Immortal City is not affiliated with the Five Sects of Yan Kingdom, but was established by a rogue Golden Core cultivator surnamed Lu.

Back then, that Golden Core cultivator surnamed Lu, a rogue cultivator, condensed an unparalleled Golden Core, calling himself the Azure Sun True Man, and his name resounded throughout the Yan Kingdom.

After that, Master Qingyang used his methods to seize and occupy Wuling County of the Yan State.

Relying on the third-tier spiritual vein of Wuling County, he invited relatives and friends to jointly establish Baiyun Immortal City.

However, that was a thousand years ago.

Now, Master Qingyang has long since passed away.

The current ruler of Baiyun Immortal City, Master Lu, is a direct descendant of Master Qingyang and a True Core Master.

The Wind Spirit Ghost Market mentioned by the Sea Dragon Girl is located near White Cloud Immortal City.

"So, the organizer of the Wind Spirit Ghost Market is the Lu family of White Cloud Immortal City?"

After listening to the sea dragon girl's introduction, Shen Xuan asked.

"of course."

"Is your grandfather very familiar with the Lu family?"

"We're very familiar with each other."

"Can you guarantee safety?"

"That's true!"

The sea dragon girl was quite dissatisfied.

"My grandfather is the Dragon King of the Sea!"

"He said that even the Five Great Masters of Yan Kingdom would have to give him face!"

Shen Xuan nodded.

But he was thinking to himself.

They gave the Sea Dragon King face, not because he was so powerful.

He was merely a fake alchemist.

Even the strongest abilities have their limitations.

Shen Xuan guessed that the Sea Dragon King had done many shady things for the various sects in the Yan Kingdom.

The Lu family of Baiyun Immortal City were also partners of the Sea Dragon King in selling stolen goods.

Shen Xuan thought for a moment.

Over the past few months, he has accumulated a considerable amount of Foundation Establishment Pills, Thunder Talismans, Ice Talismans, and Poison Talismans.

These talismans are of extraordinary quality.

It is very difficult to buy from outside sources.

But it wasn't of much use to him.

What good goods are available in the Wind Spirit Ghost Market?

"Blood Fiend, Bone Fiend, come here!"

The Sea Dragon Girl summoned the Blood Bone Duo and told Shen Xuan the story.

It turns out that the two of them were regulars at the Wind Spirit Ghost Market.

I make several trips every year.

They said that the vast majority of goods in the Wind Spirit Ghost Market were fake or defective.

But if you have a good eye, you can still find some good stuff in there.

Shen Xuan's heart stirred.

It's very difficult to collect the necessary items through legitimate channels.

Examples include the inner core of a true human, the essence and blood of a third-tier water demon, and the essence and blood of a true spirit descendant.

With his current cultivation level, he can use physical skills such as [Illusion-Breaking Spirit Eye Technique], [Clear Observation], [Smell the Wind], [Hear All Directions], and [Insight], combined with luck skills such as [Lucky Star], [Wealth and Treasure], and [Avoiding Misfortune and Seeking Good Fortune].

Not an exaggeration.

He could pick out all the genuine goods from the ghost market.

Others are just getting a bargain.

He did it effortlessly.

"If it were an ordinary spiritual object, that would be fine."

"If there's a spiritual item that I can use, I'll acquire it no matter how high the price."

Shen Xuan inquired about the situation in the Wind Spirit Ghost Market.

Especially the purchase of high-level spiritual items involves various taboos and rules.

After hearing the Blood Bone Duo's explanation, Shen Xuan fell into deep thought. "Looking at the goods without asking about their origin, and settling the payment immediately. This means that the goods in the Ghost Market are all of dubious origin."

On the other side, the Sea Dragon Girl was getting a little impatient.

"Master Shen, have you made up your mind? Are you going or not?"

"go."

Since we're free anyway, there's no harm in going to take a look.

"Great! When can we go together?"

The sea dragon girl was eager to try.

"I'll go alone."

Shen Xuan said calmly.

"what!"

After realizing what had happened, the sea dragon girl was extremely annoyed: "Why?"

"You're too good-looking, too eye-catching. It's inconvenient to go to the ghost market with you."

Shen Xuan said in a very serious tone.

Beside him, the Blood Bone Duo nodded emphatically, echoing Shen Xuan's words.

……

The "ghost market" is a place where goods are set up late at night and closed at dawn; it is said that anything can be bought and sold.

Its origin is unclear and its authenticity is difficult to discern.

In Shen Xuan's view, the so-called ghost market is just a black market.

However, they used the guise of a ghost market.

The person in charge is Master Lu from Baiyun Immortal City.

The ghost market is a mixed bag of people, regardless of their background or origin, and even includes demons.

However, Shen Xuan's strength has greatly increased at this time.

Ordinary demon kings and demon lords pose no threat to his life.

Even the strongest Lu Zhenren could be confronted head-on and escape unscathed.

Moreover, he possessed the Dragon King's Token, a gift from the Sea Dragon Girl.

Upon seeing the Dragon King's token, it is as if the Dragon King of the Sea himself has arrived.

Master Lu had to consider the Dragon King of the Sea's feelings to some extent.

"It wouldn't hurt to take a look when you have some free time."

Shen Xuan thought to himself.

Ten days later.

Shen Xuan and Bai Xiaomeng finished discussing the trivial matters of the cave dwelling and quietly left Spring Breeze Island.

Deep underwater, Shen Xuan transformed into a sinister old cultivator, donned a black robe that concealed divine sense, put on a mask, and headed alone to the Wind Spirit Ghost Market near White Cloud Immortal City.

In fact, even without robes and masks, he can conceal his aura and prevent others from probing him with their spiritual senses.

"They are all vicious and wicked criminals, and there are also many demonic cultivators, monster cultivators, and robber cultivators. It's best to be careful!"

The ghost market is a mixed bag, full of wicked people, and none of them are easy to talk to!

a few days later.

Late at night, the moonlight was cool and clear.

Following the intelligence, Shen Xuan arrived at a desolate valley.

After taking out the token for entering and leaving the Ghost Market given to him by the Blood Bone Duo.

We rode in a ghostly beast carriage and drove straight into the heart of the valley.

The carriage was made of special materials that could prevent cultivators from projecting their divine sense outwards.

In other words, the cultivators, riding in the Yin Soul Beast carriage, could not know the true location of the Ghost Market.

Run all the way.

An hour later.

The ghost beast carriage stopped.

Led by the carriage, Shen Xuan entered an old and abandoned market town.

The interior was dimly lit, with shadowy figures, making it difficult to distinguish between humans and ghosts.

After verifying the Ghost Market token, the guards let Shen Xuan in.

The streets were filled with stalls and vendors, and there were few pedestrians.

The ghost market was eerily quiet.

No one was promoting or advertising.

Everyone concealed their identities, kept their distance, and cautiously observed their surroundings as they moved forward.

Even if you have your eye on a particular item and are interested in making a purchase.

When customers and stall owners communicate, they usually do not make a sound, but rather communicate with gestures, as if they are communicating telepathically, in a furtive manner.

Shen Xuan immediately unleashed various physical and spiritual skills, including the [Illusion-Breaking Spirit Eye Technique].

The entire ghost market was laid bare in his crimson eyes.

Of the more than 1,000 stalls, only a few dozen had complete genuine products; the rest were all counterfeit or inferior goods.

And those genuine items are generally of average quality.

The highest grade is only mid-grade second rank.

It's not very useful to Shen Xuan.

Take a look at it.

The vast majority of the two thousand cultivators in the ghost market were mere Qi Refining ants.
There are no more than one hundred people at the Foundation Establishment stage.

Shen Xuan shook his head.

This Wind Spirit Ghost Market is still too low-class.

Shen Xuan walked around twice.

I selected three genuine items and added them to my collection.

A first-grade superior-level water-based alchemy furnace.

It's somewhat damaged; one of the stove legs is broken.

The furnace was also somewhat damaged.

However, in Shen Xuan's view, the function of the alchemy furnace was not greatly affected.

Go back and find a reliable weapon refiner to repair it; it will still be usable.

He planned to give this alchemy furnace to Bai Xiaomeng.

Bai Xiaomeng has been envious of Hailongnu and Chen Huixue's alchemy for some time now.

A first-grade, high-quality water-attribute old talisman pen.

Shen Xuan tried it.

The spiritual energy flowed in, but there was a slight stagnation.

Go back and refine it again; there shouldn't be any major problems.

This is for Chen Huixue.

Now that we're here, we should also show our appreciation to the Sea Dragon Girl.

Unlike Chen Huixue and Bai Xiaomeng.

The Sea Dragon Girl is in the mid-stage of Foundation Establishment.

Ordinary spiritual objects are not presentable.

Shen Xuan chose the most valuable spiritual item from the ghost market vendors.

A turtle puppet beast.

Second-tier, mid-grade, with extremely strong defense.

It is still associated with the water element.

It's perfect for the Sea Dragon Girl.

Although it is somewhat incomplete, it does not affect the main function.

After trading these three genuine items, Shen Xuan made no further moves.

Genuine products are mixed in with counterfeits, and the prices are much cheaper than in the shops in Xiancheng.

After the transaction was completed, Shen Xuan discovered that the stall owner at the ghost market was extremely cold towards him.

I have absolutely no desire to do business with him.

"Yes, they also knew about these genuine items."

"One genuine product is mixed with nine fakes; the real product is used to lure people in."

"As a result, I bought the real thing, and then I ran out of bait."

Shen Xuan didn't take it to heart and smiled slightly.

He casually wiped away the tracking marks on the three genuine items.

He's even too lazy to do entrapment.

The treasures these vendors see are nothing more than small gifts they give away to others.

"Alright, let's get down to business!"

Amidst the astonished gazes of a group of vendors.

Shen Xuan walked straight to a hidden door in the middle of the street.

Inside, lies the most important trading place in the Wind Spirit Ghost Market.

Ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivators are not qualified to enter.

"Stop whoever comes!"

A tall, thin figure with a mysterious appearance and a hoarse voice suddenly appeared and blocked Shen Xuan's way.

(End of this chapter)