Immortality and Cultivation: I Have Too Many Talents

Chapter 555 The Old Man's Intention (Seeking Subscriptions)

Shen Xuan did not answer on the spot.

Instead, he advised Xuanku Zhenren, Chishu Zhenren, and Lingyou Zhenren to drink first.

"Fellow Daoist Xuanku, it's a rare treat to have you as a guest on my Starshine Island. Please have a few more cups of spiritual wine. True Friend Chishu and Fellow Daoist Lingyou, you two are regular guests, so please don't stand on ceremony."

Then, Qin Yuehan was summoned.

"This is my junior sister, True Person Hanyue."

Qin Yuehan is gentle as water, quiet and elegant.

Everyone can see it clearly.

When Qin Yuehan looked at Shen Xuan, her eyes were filled with infatuation.

In the cultivation world, strength is paramount.

Female cultivators often have a tendency to admire the strong.

Qin Yuehan and Shen Xuan addressed each other as fellow disciples.

Even a fool could see that their relationship was unusual.

Given Shen Xuan's status as a Golden Core cultivator, it's perfectly normal for Qin Yuehan to be willing to stay with him even without a formal title.

That night.

After the banquet, Shen Xuan asked Master Weichen to accompany Master Chishu and Daoist Lingyou in the reception room.

He entered the secret chamber with Master Xuanku and Master Tianfeng.

The fewer people there are, the more important the task becomes.

From the very beginning, Shen Xuan's true intentions were not what they seemed.

They didn't take Zheng Jinrui seriously at all.

The matter escalated, and the challenge to a fight was clearly motivated by ulterior motives.

“Brother Xuanku, I can return the Vajra Ring to the Zheng family.”

"However, I need the essence blood and reverse scale of a third-tier divine dragon descendant."

Shen Xuan immediately stated his price.

That was his real purpose.

Otherwise, why stake on Xinghui Island and agree to a battle with Zheng Jinrui?

All that hard work has offended two major families of the Xuantian Sect.

It's not worth it if it's just for a gold ring.

Shen Xuan smiled and said, "I have heard that your esteemed clan possesses materials for the Silver Light Cold Dragon in its treasure trove. I am willing to trade its dragon core, essence blood, and reverse scales."

The Silver Light Frost Dragon is a unique type of demonic beast that possesses a trace of Ice Dragon bloodline.

Legend has it that these materials, representing the Silver Light Frost Dragon, were obtained by chance by one of the Nascent Soul True Monarchs of the Xuantian Sect during his travels.

It is extremely rare and can be considered the most precious treasure of the Xuantian Sect.

Master Xuanku then understood Shen Xuan's intention.

If it weren't for Zheng Jinrui's failed duel and loss of the Golden Ring...

He certainly wouldn't consider this.

After pondering for a long time, Master Xuanku slowly said, "The materials for the Silver Light Cold Dragon were bestowed by the Supreme Elder. They are of extraordinary significance to the Xuantian Sect and cannot be traded for ordinary external objects."

Shen Xuan had anticipated this and took out three jade boxes.

The jade table shimmered with light, and three treasures were presented before the True Man Xuanku.

A third-tier demon king's core, shimmering with a pale yellow aura.

A pair of sharp, cold fangs of a third-tier demon king, the Gold-Eating Beast.

There is also a golden ring that has not erased Zheng Jinrui's soul imprint.

“Brother Xuanku, I offer these three treasures—the Vajra Ring, the Earth-Drilling Dragon Demon Core, and the Gold-Eating Beast Fangs—in exchange for your sect’s Silver Light Cold Dragon Demon Core, essence blood, and reverse scales. The value is equivalent.”

Master Xuanku glanced at the three treasures and fell into deep thought.

Shen Xuan was right.

The three treasures he took out were indeed of comparable value to the demon core, essence, blood, and reverse scale of the Silver Light Frost Dragon.

It's even a bit high.

However, the most valuable of his three treasures, the Vajra Ring, was snatched from Zheng Jinrui.

At this moment, True Man Tianfeng spoke up, saying, "Brother Xuanku, it is better to resolve enmity than to create it. The Zheng family of Jinlan Mountain has long since declined. Having lost this ancestral Vajra Ring, it has become difficult for them to move forward, which is not good for True Man Jinhua."

Although Jin Hua Zhenjun has more than a dozen descendants.

The Zheng family of Jinlan Mountain are ultimately its direct descendants.

After pondering for a long time, Master Xuanku slowly nodded.

"I must report this to my senior brother, the sect leader, before we can proceed with the transaction."

"That's natural."

The True Man Xuanku wrote a secret letter and gave it to the True Man Chishu and the Taoist Lingyou.

In the following days, Shen Xuan accompanied True Person Tianfeng and True Person Xuanku on a tour of Starshine Island.

The three of them discussed the Dharma and Taoism atop the mountain amidst a sea of ​​clouds.

Tianfeng Zhenren and Xuanku Zhenren are both veteran Golden Elixir cultivators.

He has a profound understanding of wind and fire magic.

Shen Xuan benefited greatly from his conversations with the two of them.

Of course, Shen Xuan then explained his insights into ice magic.

It also amazed Master Tianfeng and Master Xuanku.

"Fellow Daoist Tianfeng, your junior brother Xuanbing possesses extraordinary talent and astonishing comprehension. His future achievements will surely surpass those of you and me!"

Master Xuanku said with emotion.

Master Tianfeng chuckled and said, "Not at all! Brother Xuanku is too kind! Junior Brother Xuanbing's temperament still needs some work."

Shen Xuan humbly replied, "My temperament is such that I hate evil as if it were my enemy, and I am impatient as fire. I am prone to causing trouble and getting into karmic entanglements. I do need more tempering."

a few days later.

Master Chishu and Daoist Lingyou visited again.

He brought a personal letter from the sect leader of the Xuantian Sect.

In addition, there were three sealed jade boxes.

After receiving the letter, Master Xuanku scanned it with his divine sense and nodded slightly to Shen Xuan.

Inside the Ice Cave, in a secret chamber.

There were still only Shen Xuan, Tianfeng Zhenren, and Xuanku Zhenren.

Master Xuanku stated frankly that the sect leader had agreed to the deal.

He opened the three sealed jade boxes.

In an instant, a chilling aura filled the air, and a brilliant silver light shone forth.

A gleaming silver dragon core emitted demonic power that condensed into an illusory ice dragon.

A piece of essence blood, frozen in a gourd-shaped spatial magic artifact, was crimson with silver threads, exuding a chilling aura.

A palm-sized white reverse scale gleamed with a cold, sharp light.

It was exactly the Silver Light Cold Dragon Demon Core Essence Blood Reverse Scale that Shen Xuan needed.

After Shen Xuan scanned the area with his divine sense, his soul was filled with joy.

He pushed away the Vajra Ring, the Earth-Drilling Dragon's Inner Core, and the Gold-Eating Beast's Fangs.

Then, he carefully put away the three jade boxes.

Transaction complete.

After Master Xuanku had put away the treasures...

Shen Xuan smiled and said, "Xuanbing also has some spiritual items. Could we trade for similar materials from the descendants of the divine dragon from your sect?" As soon as he finished speaking, the jade table flashed with spiritual light.

A warm, lustrous blue jade ruyi.

A uniquely shaped, gleaming black flying hook.

These two magical artifacts were collected by Demon Lord Wanmeng from the Liang Kingdom and given to him in exchange.

Immediately afterwards, more than a dozen medicine bottles appeared on the jade table, emitting a fragrant aroma.

"These are the Longevity Pills, in thirteen bottles, with three pills in each bottle."

Shen Xuan paused for a moment, then added, "The Longevity Pills in these three bottles are of the highest quality."

Upon hearing this, Master Xuanku's expression shifted slightly.

Among these numerous longevity pills, nine are of the finest quality.

The value of the treasures in the treasuries of some mid-level sects is not even as much as that of Shen Xuan alone.

Master Tianfeng was also slightly taken aback.

He never expected that Shen Xuan could actually refine a high-quality Longevity Pill.

However, Master Xuanku quickly returned to his usual bitter expression.

He gave Shen Xuan a meaningful look and slowly shook his head.

“Fellow Daoist Xuanbing, it’s not that Xuanku is unwilling. This time, you used the Vajra Ring as an excuse to trade away the Silver Light Frost Dragon Demon Core, Blood Essence, and Reverse Scale.”

"Many of your fellow disciples in the sect have opinions about you. The sect leader suppresses the dissenting opinions, but he will no longer do business with you."

"This time, an exception has been made. True Master Xuanbing, you should take care of yourself and not try to scheme against the Xuantian Sect again."

Master Xuanku sighed.

In their view, Shen Xuan's provocation of Zheng Jinrui and his challenge to a duel were clearly a trap.

Zheng Jinrui had absolutely no hope of winning.

Master Xuanku also advised the Zheng family head and Zheng Jinrui.

However, the two were blinded by the interests of Starshine Island and lost their reason.

That's why Shen Xuan easily outsmarted him and took away the ancestral golden circlet.

They then used the Vajra Ring as bait to cheaply trade for the Silver Light Cold Dragon Demon Core, Blood Essence, and Reverse Scale.

Now that things have come to this, those old foxes like Master Xuanku are as clear-headed as a mirror.

From the very beginning, Shen Xuan was plotting to seize the Silver Light Cold Dragon Demon Core Essence Blood Reverse Scale of the Xuantian Sect.

Having been fooled once and suffering a loss in silence, how could I possibly do business with him again?

The relationship between the Xuantian Sect and the other six sects of the Song Kingdom is complex and intertwined.

They wanted to cultivate people who were close to the Xuantian Sect among the six sects.

They didn't want to lose control and allow the Six Sects to grow too powerful.

Shen Xuan smiled.

"Brother Xuanku, you flatter me."

“Shen never causes trouble. However, Shen is not afraid of trouble either.”

“Zheng Jinrui came to us himself. Everyone knows the reason for this.”

"Out of respect for the Xuantian Sect, I have already shown leniency."

Master Xuanku said no more, shook his head and sighed, and quietly left with Master Chishu and Daoist Lingyou.

……

Master Tianfeng stayed on Starshine Island for two more days.

He told Shen Xuan some explosive news.

"Among the seven sects of the Song Kingdom, Medicine God Valley is showing signs of instability and is about to reach an agreement with the sects of the Yan Kingdom to relocate to the territory of the Yan Kingdom."

"How could this be?"

Shen Xuan was taken aback.

Originally, the seven clans of Song were already somewhat outmatched by the five clans of Yan.

With the defection of Medicine God Valley, the strength of the Song Kingdom's sects has been weakened, and they are no match for the Yan Kingdom's sects.

"The Supreme Elder of Medicine God Valley, the Nascent Soul cultivator Medicine God True Monarch, has been using elixirs to prolong his life."

Even so, the Medicine God True Monarch is nearing the end of his lifespan, which is likely to happen in the next few years.

Upon hearing what Master Tianfeng said, Shen Xuan suddenly understood.

Without the protection of a Nascent Soul True Monarch, the status of Medicine God Valley would inevitably drop a level.

Originally, Medicine God Valley was dissatisfied with sects such as Xuantian Sect, Jinyang Sect, and Qingyun Sect.

In previous years, these sects joined forces to refine pills in their own large furnaces, sharing a considerable portion of the profits from Medicine God Valley.

During the great war between the sects of Yan and Song.

The Xuantian Sect and Jinyang Sect were preoccupied with their own problems and could not provide much assistance to the Medicine God Valley.

Medicine God Valley had been besieged by Danxia Sect for many years and had long harbored resentment.

Shen Xuan asked, "What about the Medicine God True Monarch? What is his attitude?"

Nascent Soul cultivators are the sect's highest combat force and also its highest authority.

"The Medicine God True Lord originally came from the Danxia Sect of the Yan Kingdom."

Master Tianfeng said calmly.

Shen Xuan smiled wryly: "Is this what they mean by 'fallen leaves returning to their roots'?"

The war between the clans of Yan and Song has escalated to such an extent.

Even the Nascent Soul True Monarch has rebelled.

This made Shen Xuan even more uneasy.

"Are the True Monarchs Zifeng and Jinhua of the Xuantian Sect, and the True Monarch Guangxian and Shenghuo of the Jinyang Sect, just sitting idly by?"

"if not?"

Master Tianfeng glanced at Shen Xuan sideways.

"Throughout history, the True Lords of the Yan and Song states have never intervened in their clan wars. Our state has nine Nascent Soul True Lords, while the Yan state has thirteen, if not more."

Shen Xuan sighed.

This is the rule of the cultivation world.

The one with the bigger fist is right.

He only wanted to remain hidden on Starshine Island and cultivate in a low-key manner.

As long as the Song dynasty's imperial clan remains intact, he can rest easy.

In hindsight, that was too optimistic.

After Danxia Sect replaces Yaoshen Valley and establishes itself in the Song Kingdom, the six sects of the Song Kingdom will face even greater difficulties.

The Yan state's clans have the upper hand, and if the war continues to escalate, it will be difficult for him to remain unscathed.

Master Tianfeng comforted him, saying, "Junior Brother Xuanbing, there's no need to worry too much. Generally speaking, the core areas of the major sects can still be protected."

This was also a tacit understanding between the sects of Yan and Song.

The Qingyun Sect built five great immortal cities to ensure the safety of its core territory.

As long as the Nascent Soul True Lords of the Six Sects of Song are alive.

The Yan state's sects would then know when to stop.

At this moment, Shen Xuan suddenly realized.

The Yan Kingdom's army of cultivators blocked the other six sects, creating conditions for the Danxia Sect and Medicine God Valley to negotiate and take over their territory.

"Where is the Liang Kingdom's Demonic Sect? Are they still watching from the sidelines?"

(End of this chapter)