Immortality and Cultivation: I Have Too Many Talents

Chapter 485 Elixir to Restore Life (Seeking Subscriptions)

Li Ying'an fell into deep thought.

After a long pause, he said quietly, "Two portions of the ingredients for the Longevity Pill."

"The entire Hundred Herbs Sect only has two complete sets of ingredients for the Longevity Pill."

"If young friend Shen is unwilling, the deal is off."

Shen Xuan stared at Li Ying'an.

He suddenly smiled.

"Alright, two portions it is. Since Master Li has spoken, this junior will accept."

Li Ying'an asked, "How do we trade?"

Shen Xuan took out a jade slip.

"I have already imprinted the formula for the Cold Jade Elixir here. And what about the ingredients for the Longevity Elixir?"

Li Ying'an's lips moved slightly as she transmitted her voice to her disciple's soul.

Upon hearing this, Zhou Yunhe clasped his hands in a salute and rode away on his cloud-piercing shuttle.

"I have sent my disciple back to the sect to retrieve the ingredients for the Longevity Pill."

"But how can you prove the authenticity of this elixir formula?"

"Master Li, please be patient. I will prove it to you."

Shen Xuan explained with a smile.

He began to ask Li Ying'an for advice on how to refine the Longevity Pill.

Li Ying'an did not keep anything to herself.

It begins with the condensation of medicinal materials, then moves on to controlling the heat during alchemy, the timing of opening the furnace to form the elixir, and so on.

Among these, controlling the heat is the most important.

Many steps in alchemy rely entirely on experience to control the timing and heat.

It can only be understood intuitively, not explained in words.

Moreover, Shen Xuan is a water-based alchemist.

It is even more difficult to master.

Li Ying'an was eager to show off.

It explained many of the secrets to refining the Longevity Pill.

Shen Xuan listened, completely absorbed.

[Longevity Pill: Proficient (128/400)]

Shen Xuan refined the Longevity Pill for more than three years.

The skill proficiency for the Longevity Pill only increased by a little over a hundred points.

One dose of the Longevity Pill can only increase one or two points.

At this moment, I listened to Li Ying'an explain his insights on alchemy.

There were only two or three hours left.

It increased by as much as seven points.

This is equivalent to him refining the longevity pill three or four times.

"Indeed, alchemy still needs to be passed down through generations."

"With guidance from a renowned teacher, progress will be even faster."

Even fire-based alchemy.

The techniques and tricks used also had a beneficial effect on Shen Xuan.

At this moment, Zhou Yunhe returned.

He handed the two jade boxes to Li Ying'an.

"Young friend Shen, could you please take a look at your Cold Jade Pill formula and verify its authenticity?"

The jade box was opened, revealing two complete sets of ingredients for the Longevity Pill.

Shen Xuan had refined it before.

It was immediately obvious.

"Master Li, please take a look."

Shen Xuan removed the restriction on the jade slip containing the pill formula and pushed it in front of Li Ying'an.

Li Ying'an scanned the area with his divine sense and nodded secretly.

With his top-level alchemy skills, he could naturally distinguish between the real and the fake.

The formula for the Cold Jade Elixir is highly likely to be genuine.

However, just in case.

Li Ying'an still asked, "How can you, young friend Shen, prove that this elixir formula is genuine?"

Shen Xuan said with a smile, "I am extremely grateful for Master Li's guidance today."

"I will present this Cold Jade Pill, which was made using the same method, to Master Li as a token of my gratitude."

Shen Xuan handed over another jade slip containing a legacy.

"Huh, a fire-based alchemy inheritance?"

After scanning the area with his divine sense, Li Ying'an smiled.

Although he was able to deduce the method of refining the Cold Jade Pill from the Pure Foundation Pill technique.

But with what we have now, we can save a lot of energy and time, so why not?

"Indeed, this prescription is genuine."

The two swore an oath to Heaven that they would not disclose the transaction to anyone.

The transaction was then completed.

Shen Xuan obtained two sets of materials for the Longevity Pill, finally able to fulfill the promise made by the Bai family patriarch.

Li Ying'an was overjoyed to receive the recipe for the Cold Jade Pill and the alchemy inheritance.

“Master Li, if there is an opportunity in the future, I will come again to learn the art of alchemy.”

Before parting, Shen Xuan said with a smile.

“No problem. If young friend Shen is carrying a valuable spiritual item, I will consider it.”

"of course."

After bowing to Li Ying'an, Shen Xuan nodded to Zhou Yunhe.

He pointed to the great river behind him.

"open!"

The river water splits in the middle, forming a channel.

Shen Xuan leaped down.

The river closed up again.

Zhou Yunhe looked out over the Yangtze River.

Shen Xuan was nowhere to be seen.

"What powerful Water Release Techniques and Water Repelling Techniques! Could they be at their peak?"

Behind me, Zhou Yunhe's voice came.

"More than that! If I'm not mistaken, this person has other protective methods that are enough to deal with you and me, master and disciple."

"No way!"

Zhou Yunhe asked in a trembling voice, "Master, are you a True Core Immortal?"

"This person is merely a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator."

Li Ying'an gave a cold shout.

"Stop talking nonsense!"

“This person came prepared; surely he has some means of protection to save his life.”

"If I am not mistaken, this person's physical body is extremely strong. He should have completed body refinement and advanced to the Dharma Aspect Realm Body Refinement Master."

Zhou Yunhe gasped.

"A body refiner at the Dharma Aspect Realm, a water-based alchemist, skilled in ice magic... Master, this person will..."

Zhou Yunhe glanced at his master's expression before carefully continuing, "Will this person be able to condense a true core in the future?"

"True elixir?"

Li Ying'an sighed deeply.

"Let alone a true elixir, there's probably some hope even for a golden elixir!"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Yunhe trembled violently.

This was the first time he had heard his master mention a Foundation Establishment cultivator who could potentially condense a Golden Core.

"Shen Xuan of the Qingyun Sect."

Zhou Yunhe silently memorized Shen Xuan's name.

……

Spring Breeze Island, the warmth of the alchemy room still lingers.

Shen Xuan used magic to condense a pill.

Streams of refined ice spiritual energy were injected into the elixir.

"Congeal!"

After the furnace was opened, the aroma of medicinal herbs filled the air.

Shen Xuan reached out and beckoned.

Two longevity pills, radiating a dazzling five-colored light, flew into his palm.

The surface is clearly patterned with cinnabar. The radiant light it emits subtly transforms into an auspicious aura.

This is a unique phenomenon of the Longevity Elixir.

"In the end, we still couldn't refine a high-quality Longevity Pill."

Shen Xuan sighed softly.

It has been more than a year since I returned from the State of Lu.

He made careful preparations, fasting and bathing, abstaining from meat and fish, nourishing his body, bathing and burning incense, and cleaning his clothes and hat.

Make all the necessary preparations. Refine the ingredients for the two Longevity Pills.

Two pills per portion, yielding four Longevity Pills.

The quality is much better than the ones refined by the Wei family on White Crane Island back then.

However, it is still quite a distance from being a masterpiece.

"The ten-year agreement is almost up, and it's about time to go to Baijia Village."

He glanced at Shouyuan.

【Shouyuan: 146/380】

During this period, I practiced martial arts too diligently, which depleted my lifespan by two years.

Shen Xuan walked out of the alchemy room.

At the entrance, a maid named Bai Xiaomeng presented a visiting card.

"Master Zheng has returned home."

Shen Xuan thought for a moment.

"Xiaomeng, go to Master Zheng's residence and tell him I'll be paying a visit tomorrow."

"Yes, sir."

After giving a curtsy, Bai Xiaomeng hurriedly left.

Shen Xuan strolled to the backyard of the cave.

Chen Huixue was cultivating, her spiritual energy was harmonious and flowing smoothly, and her delicate body exuded waves of icy coldness.

At this time, she was only twenty-five years old and had already reached the sixth level of Qi Refining.

Shen Xuan shook his head.

People are more mad than people.

Judging from Chen Huixue's progress, she will be able to break through to the late stage of Qi Refining in two years.

This was the result of him deliberately slowing down the progress.

If everything goes well.

Before the age of forty, Chen Huixue was able to achieve perfect Qi cultivation and establish a foundation for her Dao.

Moreover, there is a high probability that it is a superior Dao foundation.

"Master Shen!"

After finishing her practice, Chen Huixue saw Shen Xuan arrive and greeted him with a sweet smile.

A genuine joy.

"Cultivate yourself diligently. Lay a solid foundation and do not pursue speed."

Shen Xuan said with a stern face.

With his hands behind his back, he strolled leisurely out of the backyard.

Behind him, Chen Huixue stuck out her pink tongue and made a face at him.

His face beamed with pride.

Not long ago, Shen Xuan blurted out that he was already at the Foundation Establishment stage at eighty.

The original intention was to warn Chen Huixue to slow down her cultivation and proceed steadily.

As a result, Chen Huixue's focus left him quite helpless.

"Ah, Master Shen, you must be over a hundred years old?"

Shen Xuan glared at Chen Huixue.

Chen Huixue was not afraid at all.

She had long since discovered that this Master Shen, despite his seemingly serious demeanor, was actually a very easy person to talk to.

This can be seen in Bai Xiaomeng.

"Master Shen, how old are you exactly? Are you 150 years old?"

"almost."

"Ah, Master Shen, you've gotten so old!"

Chen Huixue looked startled.

Shen Xuan was so angry that he left immediately.

He is only 146 years old.

Is it very old?

Compared to his lifespan of 380 years, he was only in his prime.

Moreover, as his cultivation level breaks through, he can also increase his lifespan.

He can also take the Longevity Pill.

When one reaches the peak of Foundation Establishment, even if one cultivates the "Dragon Blood Boiling" technique and loses some lifespan, one can still live to be over four hundred years old.

"This girl, she really speaks without thinking!"

……

The next day.

Shen Xuan paid a visit to Master Zheng Dan.

The two men enjoyed tea and discussed alchemy.

At this time, Master Zheng Dan had already learned from the Chen family patriarch that Shen Xuan was an extraordinary water-based alchemist.

No longer arrogant because of their status.

He humbled himself and sought answers to all his questions about alchemy.

"I am only a water-based alchemist, and I am not skilled in fire-based alchemy."

"In front of Elder Zheng, I, Shen, am speaking freely. Let's consider this a discussion."

Shen Xuan said modestly.

"Not at all, Master Shen is too modest!"

The two had a pleasant conversation.

A thoughtful suggestion.

One humbly seeks advice.

The two had a relaxed and enjoyable discussion about alchemy.

Shen Xuan's thinking is wildly imaginative.

Many of the ideas left Master Zheng in awe, and he gained a great deal from them.

While explaining his alchemy insights, Shen Xuan occasionally had flashes of inspiration and gained some insights.

It gives you a sense of reviewing the old to learn the new, summarizing and improving.

"Therefore, it's always good for colleagues to communicate more!"

In the context of wealth, companionship, law, and land, "companionship" refers to teachers, friends, and fellow practitioners.

Lead by example, practice what you preach, and exchange ideas with each other.

Only then can we broaden our thinking and break free from constraints.

Especially Master Zheng Dan.

His alchemy skills were acquired later in life.

Many techniques are simply copied verbatim.

They know what it is, but not why it is.

Only after communicating with Shen Xuan did I gain a systematic understanding.

"How fortunate I am to have met someone like Master Shen!"

Master Zheng sighed.

"You flatter me, Mr. Zheng! We hit it off immediately and are kindred spirits. We are fortunate to have met each other."

"hehe!"

Master Zheng stroked his beard and chuckled.

It was getting late.

Shen Xuan finally mentioned Mu Ling'er.

"Old Zheng, Shen and Fairy Mu are close friends. I'd like to ask how she is?"

Shen Xuan's attitude was sincere and his tone was genuine.

“Master Shen, don’t worry about Ling’er. The Mu family patriarch has come out of seclusion, and under his instructions, the marriage between Ling’er and the Xu family has been peacefully dissolved.”

"Ling'er followed the Ancestor into seclusion for cultivation."

Master Zheng said, his tone quite meaningful.

"That's good."

Shen Xuan smiled and said, "No matter what happens in the future, I still hope that Fairy Mu can live a good life according to her own wishes."

"That is."

Zheng Danshi nodded and smiled.

Having achieved his goal, Shen Xuan took his leave.

Before leaving, Shen Xuan told Master Zheng that he had something to do and needed to go on a long trip.

It may take three to five months.

Please ask Master Zheng Dan to take care of Chen Huixue and Bai Xiaomeng as appropriate.

Don't let them be bullied by others.

Master Zheng readily agreed.

……

late at night.

Practice room.

After refining a small piece of the demonic dragon's core, Shen Xuan slowly finished his cultivation.

[Talent: Dragon Blood Boiling Mastery (1518/1600)]

(End of this chapter)