Immortality and Cultivation: I Have Too Many Talents

Chapter 575 The Chamber of Commerce Arrives (Please Subscribe)

Star Island.

Having just returned from the Qingyun Sect, Li Ruyi came to pay his respects.

Qi Wanqing brought Lin Yueying to Starshine Island and stayed at Li Ruyi's cave for two months before leaving.

Over the course of two months, Qi Wanqing sought advice on the path to Core Formation and was quite intrigued.

However, for the Qi family, collecting Core Formation resources is no easy task.

Out of consideration for their past relationship, Li Ruyi agreed to help.

This time, she came to Shen Xuan to ask him to keep an eye out and help her trade a Transformation Pill.

In addition, she needs some magical items to practice her spiritual arts.

The Netherworld Pearls I had previously collected have been almost completely refined.

If the opportunity arises, please ask Shen Xuan to make some trades as appropriate.

Shen Xuan readily agreed.

Li Ruyi is a third-level alchemist. No matter how precious the Golden Elixir and the Netherworld Objects are, they cannot compare to the contributions she has made to Shen Xuan.

Lin Yueying followed Qin Yuehan.

She was naturally well-behaved and was quite liked by Qin Yuehan.

In fact, Shen Xuan had considered Qin Yuehan's feelings from the very beginning.

Lin Yueying is still young and has a wood elemental root.

He was nominally Shen Xuan's disciple.

Actually, it's perfect for keeping Qin Yuehan company.

He asked Qin Yuehan to teach him cultivation.

Even the name was changed to "Moon Shadow" for this reason.

Shen Xuan ordered Zhuang Xueqin to teach Qin Yuehan and Shangguan Yan'er how to handle the island's affairs.

Zhuang Xueqin readily agreed.

Shen Xuan observed for more than ten days and saw that Zhuang Xueqin taught him diligently without complaining.

He then revealed the truth to Zhuang Xueqin, and soon after, he was given an important position.

Its position is even more important than that of the acting island lord of Starshine Island.

Subsequently, Shen Xuan announced that he would be going into seclusion to cultivate.

This trip was very rewarding.

But it also took up a lot of his time.

The road ahead is long.

Shen Xuan trusted his own abilities the most.

Now, his combat power surpasses that of an ordinary mid-stage Golden Core cultivator.

If it costs lifespan, it can stimulate the [Dragon Blood Boiling] to its extreme.

Even if you encounter someone in the late stage of the Golden Core realm.

He was able to escape with his life.

"Unfortunately, the Mystic Ice Talisman has only been active for a short time."

"Otherwise, what is there to fear about someone at the late stage of the Golden Core realm!"

Shen Xuan estimated that the Xuanbing Treasure Talisman would need to be nurtured for a hundred years to unleash its full power.

Even with his Hunyuan Golden Core, he could only nurture three Xuanbing Treasure Talismans at the same time.

Any more words would interfere with his spiritual practice.

The three Xuanbing Treasure Talismans are now only a little over ten years old.

Its power is insufficient to threaten the late-stage Golden Core realm.

Shen Xuan fell into deep thought.

After condensing his golden core, he discovered that the key to combat was still body-refining techniques.

There was nothing he could do; he was at the peak of the Dharma Aspect Realm.

It is the condensed form of the true spirit of the divine dragon.

The key talent skill to focus on is [Dragon Blood Boiling], which instantly boosts strength.

After transforming into a dragon, his combat power far surpassed that of an ordinary Golden Core cultivator.

Aside from the painful drawback of shortening one's lifespan.

When used, it can overcome any method with force, making it easy to master.

"However, strengthening the power of the core is the fundamental solution."

Body-refining techniques have too many limitations.

After condensing his golden core, his physical body was strengthened several times over.

Only then can one continue cultivating the body-refining technique, the Nine Revolutions True Spirit Transformation.

In fact, he had cultivated the [Nine Revolutions True Spirit Transformation] to its fullest extent.

The subsequent inheritance consists of the cultivation insights, experiences, and deductions of the Bai family's ancestors.

Fortunately, he had an ancient copy of the "True Spirit Transformation".

By reflecting on each other, they can continue their spiritual practice.

Most importantly, he possesses a mysterious jade talisman that allows him to plunder the bloodline talents of dragon descendants, such as demon cores, blood essence, and reverse scales, and convert them into his own.

Shen Xuan took out the remaining half of the Silver Light Frost Dragon Demon Core and shaved off a portion of it.

"Well, go ahead!"

A mysterious jade talisman flashed by, and a smile appeared on Shen Xuan's face.

……

Spring goes and spring comes again.

In the blink of an eye, a year has passed.

Ice Cave.

"Has my husband emerged from seclusion?"

Shangguan Yan'er said kindly, "Madam is handling the island's affairs in the palace. Shall I go and inform Madam?"

Shen Xuan waved his hand: "No need, let her keep busy."

After instructing Qin Yuehan and Shangguan Yan'er in household affairs for two months, Zhuang Xueqin slipped away.

Unbeknownst to her, Qin Yuehan became the acting island lord.

Shangguan Yan'er was his deputy.

The people on Starshine Island were delighted with this outcome.

After all, Qin Yuehan's status speaks for itself.

Zhuang Xueqin's name was ultimately somewhat illegitimate and lacked legitimacy.

Taking this opportunity, Zhuang Xueqin went into seclusion to cultivate himself.

Cramming on Earth Escape skills.

“My lord, Zhuo Qingning, the president of the Tongxin Chamber of Commerce, has sent three visiting cards. He seems very eager to see you.”

"No rush. I'm just a businessman."

Shen Xuan didn't take it to heart.

Given his current status and position, there's no need to take ordinary chamber of commerce's fake cultivators seriously.

"However, Zhuo Qingning came here specifically to deliver a visiting card. The one who wants to see you is the Golden Core True Person Zhuo Jincheng."

"Oh. He's here?"

Shen Xuan's mind was as clear as a mirror.

This Tongxin Chamber of Commerce truly lives up to its reputation as a top-tier chamber of commerce in the Song Kingdom; they sensed the opportunity so quickly.

The Purple Essence Divine Tree survived the Heavenly Tribulation, transformed into human form, and became a fourth-tier demon cultivator.

This matter is not a secret among high-level cultivators.

However, what is truly astonishing is...

Rumors have circulated that the Ice-Magic Golden Core True Person of the Qingyun Sect is providing strong assistance to the Purple Essence Tree Emperor in his tribulation transformation.

No wind, no wave.

High-level cultivators would rather believe such rumors.

Zhuo Jincheng's personal visit to Xinghui Island must have been due to receiving accurate information.

I wanted to follow behind Shen Xuan and have a sip of hot soup.

"Zhuo Jincheng already knows. Then everyone who needs to know already knows."

"I should also be heading to Luoxia Lake soon."

The foreign trade cooperation between Starshine Island and Reflection Cloud Island can only be finalized by him and the Purple Cloud Tree King in person. ...

On the sea surface of the Wolong Islands.

A Tier 3 warship sped past.

On the warship is the mark of the Tongxin Chamber of Commerce.

On the deck, an elderly man with a sallow complexion and a thin body stood against the wind.

It was none other than Zhuo Jincheng, the behind-the-scenes boss of the Tongxin Chamber of Commerce, the number one rogue cultivator in the Song Kingdom, and a Golden Core True Person.

At this moment, Chairman Zhuo Qingning quietly walked over.

“Ancestor, that Shen Xuan is incredibly audacious; he actually helped the demon race overcome their tribulation.”

"Stop talking nonsense!"

Zhuo Jincheng said in a deep voice.

"No one has confirmed this. It may or may not be true."

Zhuo Qingning sighed softly.

"It was my fault; I underestimated him back then. Ancestor, how should we negotiate this cooperation with him?"

"Talk to him?"

Zhuo Jincheng glanced at Zhuo Qingning and shook his head.

"Qingning, these past few years, you've been busy with the chamber of commerce's affairs and haven't had much time to focus on your work."

Zhuo Jincheng said calmly, "Master Xuanbing is not to be underestimated. Master Huidao of the Zhenyi Sect, the late-stage Golden Core cultivator of the number one sect in Yan Kingdom, was defeated by him."

"Wasn't it said that Master Huidao was injured?"

"so what!"

Zhuo Jincheng said in a deep voice, "Even the injured Master Huidao is not someone that an ordinary Golden Core cultivator can defeat."

"At eighty, he established his foundation and joined the Qingyun Sect. Starting as a nominal disciple, he made rapid progress and became a direct disciple of both lineages. He condensed his Ice-based Golden Core, possessing extraordinary combat power. Moreover, he is also a third-tier alchemist and a third-tier talisman master, and he also cultivates body-building techniques."

"Yes, such a person, how could he have been a rogue cultivator back then?"

Zhuo Qingning remarked with emotion.

In his heart, his great-uncle Zhuo Jincheng was the number one rogue cultivator in the Song Kingdom.

Nowadays, his reputation has been overshadowed by that of Master Xuanbing.

It can only be said that there are countless heroes among the rogue cultivators!

However, most of them are unlucky and fade into obscurity.

Nowadays, even their Tongxin Chamber of Commerce has to lower their stance and go to their door to ask for a meeting.

This was even with Zhuo Jincheng personally taking charge.

If he goes there himself, he will likely be turned away.

He sent three invitations, but Master Xuanbing still didn't see him.

After finally receiving a reply, he accompanied Zhuo Jincheng to the destination.

Zhuo Qingning thought to himself.

With Zhuo Jincheng's protection and abundant cultivation resources, he only managed to condense a false core.

This is already one in ten thousand among independent cultivators.

"Heh, there are a lot of independent cultivators!"

"Heroes of the world are as numerous as carp crossing a river, yet even the most outstanding men struggle to make progress. Almost all the heroes of my time have perished."

Zhuo Jincheng shook his head: "If you want to have a long and successful career, the key is strength, perseverance, and courage. However, even more important than strength is luck. When luck comes, heaven and earth lend their support; when luck goes out, even heroes are powerless. In addition, you also need the help of benefactors."

"Shen Xuan's strength and luck along the way are beyond words. What's truly remarkable is that he has always had benefactors looking after him. When he was a rogue cultivator, he had fellow Foundation Establishment cultivators from various sects who took care of him. After joining a sect, two True Persons from the Qingyun Sect accepted him as their disciple. In particular, True Person Hanyu is a renowned Ice Magic True Person in the Song Kingdom."

"Now, even the newly transformed Purple Tree King owes a debt of gratitude to him. This person is exceptionally intelligent and adept at leveraging power. He appears to be patient, but in reality, he is waiting for the right moment to act, proceeding step by step with utmost care and steady progress."

"I see!"

Zhuo Qingning suddenly realized.

This is the way of survival for ordinary cultivators.

By weighing the pros and cons, you can always make the best choice.

"This time, the Purple Tree Emperor owes a favor. By opening a trade channel with the Wilderness Demon Clan in the name of Starshine Island, isn't he making a fortune?"

"So, the roles have reversed. Before, he was begging us to help him acquire medicinal herbs and other resources. Now, it's me coming to his door, asking him to bring our Tongxin Chamber of Commerce along."

Zhuo Jincheng sighed.

The back waves of the Yangtze River push the front waves.

Shen Xuan is indeed a bold man.

They even dare to interfere with the transformation of demons during their tribulations.

"So, he has a way to make it easier for the demon race to survive the heavenly tribulation?"

Zhuo Jincheng fell into deep thought.

He was also a Golden Core cultivator, having formed his core a hundred years ago, and was in the middle stage of the Golden Core realm.

But he would never dare to interfere in the matters of the demon race undergoing tribulation and transforming into human form.

Not to mention the possibility of being held accountable by powerful human beings.

With his current level of cultivation, he wouldn't dare to confront the divine might of the Heavenly Tribulation.

The two were silent.

At this moment, the outline of Starshine Island could be faintly seen in the distance.

Under the rising sun, Xinghui Island is bustling with activity, and dozens of ships come and go in the harbor.

The monks on the ship were full of energy and beaming with joy.

……

Ice Cave.

Shen Xuan had just come out of the training room when Shangguan Yan'er told him that Master Zhuo from the Tongxin Chamber of Commerce had been waiting outside the cave for a long time.

Shen Xuan came out of the mansion to greet him.

"Zhuo Jincheng of the Tongxin Chamber of Commerce greets Fellow Daoist Xuanbing!"

Back then, Zhuo Jincheng and Shen Xuan had met once.

That was during the time in the secret realm of the Gan River.

Shen Xuan hid behind Han Yu Zhenren, as if he were invisible.

Now, it is none other than the renowned Ice-type Golden Core cultivator of the sect.

When Zhuo Jincheng saw Shen Xuan's face, which was even more handsome and youthful than before, and whose expression was calm and composed, he couldn't help but be slightly startled.

The aura of dan yuan emanating from this person was extremely strong, no less than my own.

"Master Zhuo, you're too kind."

Shen Xuan returned the greeting and glanced at Zhuo Qingning behind Zhuo Jincheng.

Zhuo Qingning quickly bowed.

Although he is a real person, he is merely a fake elixir.

They had no authority whatsoever in front of Shen Xuan.

"President Zhuo, it's been a long time."

Shen Xuan smiled and said, without returning the greeting.

Zhuo Qingning put on a touching expression.

But I felt uneasy.

We entered the reception room.

Shangguan Yan'er presented three cups of spiritual tea.

"This is the Frostbite Cold Soul Spirit Tea, a specialty of the Frostbite Snow Mountain in the Wilderness. Please, Fellow Daoists Zhuo, have a taste."

Zhuo Qingning looked around.

Inside the teacup, there were only three lush, verdant tea leaves floating in the water.

The tea soup is clear and bright green, full of spiritual energy. It swirls slightly, like a vortex of spiritual power, forming its own world.

Zhuo Qingning took a sip.

A cool, exotic fragrance of herbs and plants rose from my throat and flowed down to my lower abdomen, then spread throughout my limbs and bones, bringing me complete comfort.

My mind cleared up and my thoughts became much sharper.

Several doubts that I had during my usual practice suddenly became clear at this moment.

This tea even has a slight effect of enlightenment.

“Good tea!”

Zhuo Qingning blurted it out.

(End of this chapter)