Immortality and Cultivation: I Have Too Many Talents

Chapter 471 A Regional Overlord (Seeking Subscriptions)
In the end, the Six Treasures Heart-Protecting Pill that King Zhenhai took out was traded by another Foundation Establishment Perfection cultivator.

Shen Xuan thought that Master Lu would make a grand entrance and bring out an even more valuable treasure.

They brought out the Core Formation Spiritual Object and the Spirit Protection Pill.

Given Master Lu's status and position, the treasures he brings out must be more valuable than these two.

Unexpectedly, Master Lu didn't bring anything out and simply announced the meeting was adjourned.

Led by the King of Zhenhai and the owner of the Changsheng ship, the crowd filed out.

Only Shen Xuan and Master Lu remained in the entire hall.

Master Lu approached Shen Xuan and repeatedly scanned him with his powerful divine sense.

For a long while, neither of them spoke.

The atmosphere was somewhat heavy.

Shen Xuan stood upright, like a stone sculpture.

His aura was restrained, and he remained calm and composed.

Under the oppressive aura of the True Elixir Master, all was as silent as the sea.

"Aren't you afraid of me?"

In the end, it was Master Lu who spoke first.

Why aren't you afraid of me?

Shen Xuan retorted, "Why should I be afraid of you?"

Indeed, he was not afraid of Master Lu.

We can't win a fight.

It seems not difficult to extricate oneself unscathed.

The sense of oppression he felt from Master Lu was not as strong as that from Master Lingxiao and Master Hanyu.

Even compared to Guangwei Zhenren, he is inferior.

Even if a family member is a True Core cultivator, they may still possess a Golden Core inheritance.

There is still a gap compared to the great masters of true alchemy.

Master Lu nodded: "You must be Shen Fei, the talisman master mentioned by the Sea Dragon King."

"Yes. Junior Shen Fei greets Master Lu."

Shen Xuan removed his mask, his facial muscles contorting as he transformed from a sinister old man back into Shen Fei.

"He has recently been buying up demon cores, transformation fruits, and various medicinal herbs on a large scale, and he is also selling Foundation Establishment Pills at high prices."

"The alchemist behind this, is that you?"

Shen Xuan remained silent.

Silence means consent.

"Some of the ingredients on the prescription you just gave me are key ingredients for the Longevity Pill. Can you refine the Longevity Pill?"

The Longevity Pill is a second-grade superior spiritual pill.

One Longevity Pill can extend the lifespan of a Foundation Establishment cultivator by ten years.

Its value far exceeds that of the Foundation Building Pill.

It costs about 100,000 spirit stones per stone.

Moreover, they are very difficult to buy.

For an ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivator, the limit is three Longevity Pills.

It can extend one's lifespan by approximately twenty years.

It is generally used by cultivators in the late Foundation Establishment stage.

It can increase lifespan and slow down the aging of qi and blood.

This is of great significance to Foundation Establishment cultivators who aspire to break through to the Inner Core stage.

“I have the formula and the inheritance, and I want to give it a try.”

"Try?"

Master Lu said in a deep voice, "Let's not beat around the bush. Shen Fei, I don't care who you are or what your background is. For the sake of the Sea Dragon King, I won't make things difficult for you."

"If you try to cause trouble here, don't blame me for being ruthless."

After speaking, Master Lu stared intently at Shen Xuan.

His eyes flashed with a sharp light, exuding a chilling aura.

Shen Xuan bowed respectfully.

“Master Lu, I have no interest in power struggles; I only wish to cultivate in peace.”

"I am willing to cooperate with the Lu family to refine the Longevity Pill."

"For every portion of the ingredients for the Longevity Pill, Mr. Shen is willing to exchange it for two Longevity Pills."

Upon hearing this, Master Lu withdrew his imposing aura.

"The success rate of pill formation is only 30%?"

Shen Xuan smiled bitterly.

"Master Lu, this is a longevity elixir."

"Moreover, this is a water-based elixir, which is slightly more effective than a fire-based elixir. It is also a bit more complicated to refine."

"Master Lu should at least let me earn some money for my hard work."

Master Lu lightly slapped his forehead and said with a smile, "Oh. This old man has been confused!"

"Master Shen is right!"

You're not confused at all!

They immediately change their attitude when they hear there's something to be gained.

They didn't even care about the real person's status or position.

This is the true nature of those in positions of power.

To truly achieve "selflessness" and act solely based on self-interest.

Shen Xuan pondered for a moment and said, "I have one condition for cooperating with the Lu family in alchemy."

Master Lu chuckled and said, "Young friend Shen, please speak freely."

"I am currently residing on a branch island of the Chen family on Shenlong Island. If the sects of Yan Kingdom send True Persons to deal with me, I would appreciate it if True Person Lu could help me hold them off."

Master Lu remained silent.

After a long pause, he said quietly, "I will do my best."

"Just do your best."

Shen Xuan didn't insist.

All he wanted was Lu Zhenren's attitude.

It is truly necessary for Master Lu to confront the True Masters of the Yan Kingdom's sects.

Impossible.

Even if Master Lu readily agreed.

Shen Xuan wouldn't believe it either.

Master Lu suggested, "Actually, young friend Shen could move to Baiyun Immortal City. I can guarantee your safety there."

Shen Xuan said with a grateful expression, "Thank you, Master Lu. I still prefer living on the island."

How foolish of him to voluntarily settle in Baiyun Immortal City.

That would truly be like a lamb entering a tiger's den.

With the help of the city's protective formation, Master Lu's combat power can surpass that of a Golden Core cultivator.

Once he harbors ill intentions towards Shen Xuan.

It would be difficult for him to escape.

"As for the remaining medicinal herbs, I would appreciate it if Master Lu could help me collect them. I am willing to trade Foundation Building Pills and Longevity Pills for them."

"no problem!"

Master Lu asked with concern, "Do we need to establish a spiritual contract and swear an oath to the Heavenly Dao?"

Shen Xuan shook his head: "No need. I trust Master Lu."

The two discussed the details of the collaboration.

To show his sincerity, Master Lu personally collected longevity pills and other medicinal herbs, and sent them to Spring Breeze Island first.

After Shen Xuan refines the elixir, he will exchange it for the next batch of spiritual herbs.

The two finalized the details of their collaboration.

Shen Xuan, his face beaming with joy, gracefully left the hall.

After his figure disappeared.

A figure appeared in the void.

It was the black-robed demon lord from before.

"Master Lu, can you discern this person's origins?"

"They must be the Core Formation seeds from the seven sects of the Song Kingdom, who have come here to cultivate in seclusion."

"Forget it, we'll talk about that later. Master Lu, what's your decision regarding joining the Joyful Union Sect?"

Master Lu shook his head: "This matter is of great importance, and it is not something I, Master Lu, can decide alone. Fellow Daoist Xuan Ye, please give me some more time."

Xuan Ye Demon Lord sighed.

“Master Lu, we are old friends. As your friend of a hundred years, I would like to offer you some advice.”

"Hesitation will only lead to more trouble. The five sects of Yan will not allow you to continue ruling Wuling County." "The Zhenyi Sect's integration of the Starry Sea is just the beginning."

"The Hehuan Sect has reliable intelligence. Next, the Danxia Sect will be responsible for integrating the Chaotic Stone Sea, and the Jijian Sect will be responsible for integrating the Fairy Islands."

"If they all submit to the sect, your Lu family will be nothing more than an ordinary True Core family, and its decline is only a matter of time."

Master Lu sighed.

He clasped his hands in a fist salute to the Demon Lord Xuan Ye.

“I appreciate Fellow Daoist Xuan Ye’s kindness.”

"Give me a little more time so I can make proper plans. In any case, I will give the Hehuan Sect an explanation, what do you say?"

"Alright. I'll return to my sect first to buy you some time. Master Lu, you'd better take care of yourself!"

Xuan Ye Demon Lord shook his head and said.

"Thank you very much, Fellow Daoist Xuan Ye!"

Master Lu clasped his hands in thanks.

Xuan Ye Demon Lord strode towards the entrance of the main hall.

This time, he was truly gone.

After the hidden door to the main hall was closed.

Master Lu sat alone in the main seat, lost in thought.

“The King of Zhenhai, the Peak Master of Changsheng, the Sea Dragon King, plus the Demon Lord Xuanye, and the Alchemist Shen Fei.”

"Life is like a game of chess, and we are all just pieces. One wrong move, and the whole game is lost, even leading to the extermination of our clan!"

Master Lu sighed softly and fell into deep thought.

……

Outside the Dark Palace.

As soon as Shen Xuan came out, Zhu Yingying called him back.

"Brother-in-law!"

Shen Xuan stopped and slowly turned around.

The Zhu Yingying before me was veiled in white gauze.

A pair of clear eyes sparkled with excitement.

"You waited for me here on purpose?"

"Yes! Brother-in-law, it's been a long time. Let's find a place to sit down."

"Alright. Let's get out of the ghost market first."

The two of them left the Wind Spirit Ghost Market one after the other.

Shen Xuan summoned a flying boat and flew to a remote mountain ridge.

After setting up illusion and killing formations nearby, Shen Xuan removed his mask.

Across from her, Zhu Yingying had already removed her veil.

Despite being over seventy years old, she still looks like a young woman, with a graceful figure, skin as white as jade, and a smooth and radiant face. With a slight smile, she exudes charm and a mature beauty.

"Brother-in-law, you look terrible like this!"

Zhu Yingying said with a look of disgust.

Shen Xuan covered his face with his long sleeves, instantly transforming from a sinister old cultivator back to his true form.

"you……"

"Is this your true form?"

The Shen Xuan before her was elegant and refined, like a pure and untainted gentleman in a turbid world, which made Zhu Yingying somewhat infatuated.

After more than ten breaths.

Zhu Yingying suddenly woke up.

"Wait a minute, Shen Xuan, you're almost 140 years old, how can you look so young!"

"Yingying wants to see your true colors!"

Shen Xuan smiled slightly.

"This is my true nature."

"what!"

Zhu Yingying stretched out her slender fingers and gently touched Shen Xuan's face.

Just made contact.

Her delicate body trembled slightly, as if she had been electrocuted.

Zhu Yingying couldn't help but hug him.

She hugged Shen Xuan tightly.

The soft, warm fragrance, a familiar and delicate scent, made Shen Xuan involuntarily excited.

"Yingying, you..."

Before he could finish speaking.

She lightly loosened her silk robe.

Her breasts were as white as silver, and her body as pure as snow.

The bed is on the ground, the blanket is under the sky, a gentle breeze blows, and the moonlight of yesteryear enters old dreams.

afterwards.

Zhu Yingying put on her silk robe, took out a bronze mirror, and tidied her hair.

In the bronze mirror, her jade-like face was filled with weariness.

Just now, they used all sorts of methods and skills.

In the end, it was she herself who called a halt.

Shen Xuan's figure could be faintly seen in the bronze mirror.

He stood tall and looked quite content.

It was as if the storm just now was merely a small test, easily accomplished.

This surprised Zhu Yingying.

I wonder what kind of life this brother-in-law has had.

Its true strength remains unfathomable.

His body, in particular, was extremely strong, robust as a tiger, and full of vitality, like a young man in the prime of his life, leaving Zhu Yingying in awe and exhausted.

"Brother-in-law, how have you been all these years?"

Zhu Yingying nestled in Shen Xuan's arms and asked softly.

"It's fine. How about you?"

Shen Xuan looked up at the sky.

The crescent moon, like a hook, appeared and disappeared among the clouds.

Life is like a dream.

He never expected to run into Zhu Yingying again.

Once intimately connected, knowing each other's strengths and weaknesses.

Years later, when they meet again, it's easy for the flames of war to reignite and for them to relive the passionate times of the past.

It's almost an instinct.

"That's it."

"By the way, I met your mother once later, and we even fought side by side. How is she now?"

Zhu Yingying slowly closed her eyes.

Two tears silently slid down.

"He failed to form his core and perished."

"sorry."

Shen Xuan sighed.

The process of a demonic cultivator forming their core is far more dangerous than that of a spiritual cultivator.

If one fails, one is easily devoured by the demonic power, resulting in death and the dissipation of one's cultivation.

"Yingying, how did you find out my identity?"

"you guess."

After a moment's thought, Shen Xuan realized the problem.

"You made a deal with that Buddhist monk?"

"Clever! He was trying to sell me poison talismans. I knew it was you the moment I saw him."

Shen Xuan knew that the short-haired thief was unreliable.

Years ago, Zhu Yingying was framed because of his poison talisman.

"By the way, Yingying, what are you doing here?"

"Who is this fake Core Demon Lord who appeared in the Dark Palace?"

Zhu Yingying suddenly opened her eyes and stared at Shen Xuan.

"That person is the Xuan Ye Demon Lord of the Hehuan Sect."

"Brother-in-law, can you find a way to get rid of him for Yingying?"

(End of this chapter)