Immortality and Cultivation: I Have Too Many Talents

Chapter 564 Inheritance of the Family Lineage (Seeking Subscriptions)

Lin Xingye and the other two were taken aback.

For a moment, they didn't understand what Shen Xuan meant.

Shen Xuan said calmly, "Choose a child from the Lin family and adopt him into Lin Junxing's family."

The Lin family head then realized what was happening and, not daring to delay in the slightest, quickly instructed Lin Xingping to do so.

Before long, Shen Xuan returned to the patriarch's mansion.

A dozen or so young members of the Lin family, all between the ages of eight and thirteen, timidly entered the reception room, led by their families.

These are all mid-grade spiritual roots, which Lin Xingye has already screened once.

At this moment, they were unaware of Shen Xuan's intentions.

Shen Xuan scanned the entire scene with his divine sense, his gaze settling on an eleven-year-old girl.

She was dressed simply, with clear eyes and a lonely expression, possessing a rare and refined elegance.

"A mid-grade wood spirit root is enough."

Shen Xuan thought to himself.

For him, teaching a mid-grade wood spirit root immortal seedling to build its Dao foundation was not a difficult task.

Besides the high-quality Creation Pill, he also has some demonic techniques that can slightly improve one's spiritual root aptitude.

If necessary, one can also ask the great demon Ziyun for help.

Moreover, the girl's eyebrows and eyes are somewhat similar to Lin Zhuying's, so they must be close relatives.

"She's the one. The rest of you, get out of here."

Shen Xuan tapped the little girl.

Lin Xingping led the rest of the group away.

Upon seeing this, the Lin family head stepped forward and said, "Master Shen, this woman's name is Lin Xiaowan, and she is a distant relative of the Xingcheng lineage."

Shen Xuan nodded slightly, having already made up his mind.

"Have her come over here."

The Lin family head brought Lin Xiaowan to Shen Xuan.

"Lin Xiaowan, I am Shen Xuan, also known as Xuanbing, a True Person of the Qingyun Sect. There is something I want to discuss with you."

Shen Xuan said in a gentle tone.

“In your Lin family, there was a man named Lin Junxing. His wife was Qianzhu, and his daughter was Lin Zhuying. Now, all three of them have passed away. I had a connection with them through blood ties.”

“I wish to select one person from the Lin family to carry on their family line. I will honor Lin Xingjun as my father, Qianzhu as my mother, and Lin Zhuying as my elder sister.”

"Lin Xiaowan, if you are willing, I will accept you as a disciple, change your name to Lin Yueying, and come with me to Xinghui Island to cultivate."

"Thirty years later, having successfully completed the foundation building, he will return to the Lin family and inherit the Lin Junxing lineage."

"In this matter, I need to hear your own wishes. Are you willing?"

As soon as these words came out, the whole hall was shocked.

The three members of the Lin family were first dumbfounded, then overjoyed.

In front of Shen Xuan, they dared not speak, but kept gesturing to Lin Xiaowan, urging her to kneel down and kowtow to acknowledge him as her master.

This is simply the greatest opportunity the Lin family has had in a thousand years!
With her status as a Golden Core disciple of the Qingyun Sect, even if she was just a nominal disciple, Lin Xiaowan would rise rapidly in rank.

With such connections, no one dares to underestimate the Lin family of Crouching Tiger Mountain!
Shen Xuan's actions not only gave Lin Xiaowan a promising future in the Foundation Establishment stage, but also brought immeasurable impact to the Lin family.

Lin Xiaowan was intelligent. After thinking for a moment, she knelt down and kowtowed several times.

"Disciple Lin Yueying greets Master!"

"it is good."

Shen Xuan sat upright and accepted Lin Yueying's apprenticeship ceremony.

"Rise. From this day forward, you are my disciple."

With a flick of her sleeve, a gentle force lifted Lin Yueying up.

"Remember this well: you must abide by the sect's rules and not act recklessly. If you are ever bullied, state my name: True Person Xuanbing of the Qingyun Sect."

"Yes. This disciple strictly abides by the sect's precepts and focuses on cultivation."

Shen Xuan nodded.

"Fellow Daoist Lin, hold a discipleship ceremony tomorrow at noon. You can take care of the rest for Yueying."

The three members of the Lin family bowed deeply to Shen Xuan.

"Thank you, Master Shen. The Lin family will never forget this kindness and will remember it for eternity."

The Lin family head's voice trembled slightly with excitement.

Shen Xuan accepted their bow without hesitation.

"The arising and ceasing of things are all predetermined. You should take care of yourselves. Go and carry out your duties."

The ceremony of formally initiating a discipleship should be held to spread the message far and wide.

Lin Yueying also needs to sever ties with her original family.

Shen Xuan was too lazy to bother with these trivial matters.

The next day.

The Lin family in Wohushan was decorated with lanterns and colorful streamers, and the atmosphere was joyous.

The fact that a Grandmaster of the Golden Elixir Realm has accepted a member of the Lin family as a disciple is a momentous occasion.

The Lin family head spared no effort in making this apprenticeship banquet exceptionally grand.

The heads of the other five major cultivation families in Weiwu County were all present.

At the banquet, the Lin family head was beaming as he entertained the Zeng family head and others.

Shen Xuan sat calmly in the chairman's seat, while the little girl Lin Yueying, dressed in a brand-new moon-white fairy dress, stood obediently behind him.

Her small face was tense.

But his eyes were full of longing for the future.

Led by the Zeng family head, the five family heads, along with their guests, rose together and raised their cups in greeting to Shen Xuan.

"Congratulations to Master Xuanbing on accepting a worthy disciple! May Master Xuanbing's path in cultivation prosper!"

Their voices were in unison, and everyone was excited and overjoyed.

The renowned Xuanbing Zhenren had long been known throughout the Song Kingdom.

This is a Golden Core cultivator from the Qingyun Sect who possesses Ice Technique, and he defeated a late-stage Golden Core cultivator from the Ba Dao Sect.

Master Xuanbing accepted the Lin family's disciples as his apprentices.

All the cultivation families in the entire Weiwu County can benefit from this.

The six major cultivation families intermarried with each other.

Strictly speaking, they could be considered related to Lin Yueying in some way.

Shen Xuan nodded slightly and raised his glass in return.

As for the rest of them, they were alright.

But the head of the Qi family was none other than Qi Wanqing, an old friend from the past.

At this moment, Qi Wanqing was dressed in a deep purple palace gown, exuding a noble air, and ranked second only to the Zeng family head among the five family heads.

A sweep of divine sense revealed that his cultivation level was at the late Foundation Establishment stage.

"After many years, she still stayed with the Qi family."

This is also the fate of many female cultivators in families.

If a female cultivator in a family achieves success in her cultivation, the family is reluctant to let her marry out.

Qi Wanqing felt Shen Xuan's gaze, raised her eyes, and smiled slightly.

The banquet continued.

Shen Xuan only stayed for half an incense stick before leaving.

He instructed the Lin family head to bring Qi Wanqing for a private meeting.

The aroma of tea wafted through the quiet room.

"Congratulations to True Immortal Shen on condensing your Golden Core, making you famous throughout the land!"

Upon meeting, Qi Wanqing curtsied. "There are no outsiders here, so there's no need for formalities between us."

Shen Xuan waved his hand, gesturing for Qi Wanqing to sit down.

He told Qi Wanqing that Li Ruyi had successfully condensed the Netherworld Pill and regained her memories of her previous life.

Upon hearing this, Qi Wanqing trembled slightly, her face showing joy.

"Even though the future is treacherous and the chances are slim, Fellow Daoist Li will still go without hesitation."

Shen Xuan said with emotion.

The difficulty of achieving core formation through meditation is even greater than that of spiritual cultivation.

If it weren't for his protection, Li Ruyi would likely have been blasted to ashes by the heavenly tribulation lightning.

In the grand scheme of things, every drink and every bite may be preordained.

He and Li Ruyi complemented each other perfectly and worked together seamlessly.

They also built a level of unwavering trust with each other.

Qi Wanqing is Li Ruyi's only friend besides him.

Therefore, Shen Xuan began to treat her differently.

"I see that your cultivation is progressing quite smoothly, and you have already reached the late stage of Foundation Establishment. If resources are plentiful, you may be able to try to condense your core."

"Can I try to condense a core?"

Qi Wanqing's eyes held a complex expression.

Although it is a question, it is more of an expectation.

Shen Xuan scanned Qi Wanqing with his divine sense and said thoughtfully, "A true core might be difficult to obtain. A false core has a better chance."

The matter of forming a golden core is inherently difficult to predict accurately.

Shen Xuan didn't rule out any possibility of a definitive answer.

Qi Wanqing has good aptitude and her cultivation is progressing smoothly, with no damage to her Dao foundation.

If there are sufficient resources, one should attempt to reach the Core Formation stage.

However, cultivation families lack all the necessary resources, including Golden Core Transformation Elixir, Core Formation Spiritual Objects, Spirit Protection Elixir, Core Formation Training Grounds, and so on.

Qi Wanqing remained silent for a long time before bowing deeply: "Thank you for your guidance, Master Shen."

Clearly, Qi Wanqing was carefully considering the matter of forming her core.

After all, the cultivation resources required to form the Core Formation stage are beyond what the Qi family can afford.

Shen Xuan nodded, then changed the subject: "Fellow Daoist Qi and Fellow Daoist Li haven't seen each other for a long time, have they?"

"Here's what we'll do: go to Starshine Island and meet Fellow Daoist Li. She's twice reached the Core Formation stage and has a wealth of experience."

“You can ask her for guidance in person. By the way, you can also help me take this disciple to Starshine Island.”

Qi Wanqing immediately said, "Master Shen, rest assured, Wanqing will definitely deliver Lin Yueying safely to Xinghui Island."

"Good work."

Shen Xuan took out a blank jade slip, imprinted it with text, and handed it to Qi Wanqing.

"Give this jade slip to True Person Hanyue on Starshine Island. She will take you to see Fellow Daoist Li Ruyi."

The two chatted for a while.

Shen Xuan called the Lin family head in and instructed Lin Yueying to follow Qi Wanqing to Starshine Island.

At this time, the states of Yan and Song ceased hostilities.

Qi Wanqing's cultivation level is at the late Foundation Establishment stage, making her already outstanding in combat power.

She took Lin Yueying with her on the road, ensuring their safety.

……

Wilderness.

The territory of Howling Moon Fox, a flat area atop a high mountain.

The bright moon is like a jade plate, its light gently spilling out.

The Howling Moon Fox, having set up the Illusionary Moon Locking Spirit Array, waved its array flags, continuously collecting the essence of the moonlight and compressing it into a Moon Spirit Pearl.

Each Moon Spirit Orb requires hundreds of spellcasting attempts.

After receiving the Qingyun Sect's third-tier formation inheritance from Shen Xuan, she improved her skills considerably.

In the past, it would be difficult to condense even one grain a year.

Beside them, the three-tailed tabby cat was dozing off.

"It's done!"

Howling Moon Fox's face lit up with joy.

Another Moon Spirit Pearl has taken shape.

"Twenty-six!"

Previously, she owed Shen Xuan six Moon Spirit Pearls.

It was handed over to the Bai family patriarch.

The Moon Spirit Pearl is formed from the essence of the moon.

It is quite useful for the cultivation of demonic beasts.

Like the Spirit Gathering Pill for Foundation Establishment cultivators.

Although it is not as good as the Emperor's Elixir, it is still a rare elixir for demonic beasts.

"Xiaoyue, the Yan and Song kingdoms have both ceased hostilities, so will Shen Xuan still come looking for us?"

"It's Master Shen!"

Howling Moon Fox rolled its eyes.

"Three-Tailed Fox, don't be so disrespectful. Master Shen is a Golden Core cultivator. If you're not afraid of death, don't drag me down with you!"

"Hey, how did he become a Golden Core cultivator?!"

The three-tailed tabby cat looked at its own tail, feeling somewhat sad.

"After all these years, I still only have three tails!"

"if not?"

The Howling Moon Fox said irritably, "If you had four tails, I'd give you the Demon Emperor's seat!"

"You are the eighth Demon Emperor of the Wilderness!"

The three-tailed tabby cat was somewhat unconvinced.

"So what if I'm a demon emperor! My ancestor was the ancient divine beast, the nine-tailed fox!"

"You said it yourself, an ancient divine beast! In this Xuan Yuan Continent, the most powerful descendant of the nine-tailed fox is only four-tailed!"

The Howling Moon Fox sneered, "For a gluttonous and lazy creature like you to have managed to grow a third tail, you must have accumulated good karma from your ancestors!"

"All you do is eat and sleep, you never even have time to cultivate yourself! How can I have a friend like you!"

"Don't go wandering around the Frost Wolves' territory. He's told me several times that if he catches you, he won't show any mercy. And you can't beat him!"

"He can't catch me!"

The three-tailed tabby cat retorted defiantly.

"I'm too lazy to care about you!"

Howling Moon Fox put away the array flags and prepared to return to his residence.

At this moment, a powerful aura of golden core energy permeated the air.

Howling Moon Fox paused for a moment.

After a brief moment of shock, she quickened the pace of putting away the battle flags.

"he came!"

"Master Shen has arrived!"

The three-tailed tabby cat cried out joyfully, transformed into a streak of purple light, and sped straight down the mountain.

This time, Master Shen will surely bring some delicious food!

(End of this chapter)