Immortality and Cultivation: I Have Too Many Talents

Chapter 593 Appointing the Virtuous and Capable (Seeking Subscriptions)

The next day.

Shen Xuan wrote a secret letter about the death of the Immortal Changsheng and sent it to the Immortal Mizong.

Next, in addition to his daily cultivation, Shen Xuan will pay special attention to the growth of the Frostbite Cold Soul Tea and the Treasure Gourd Spirit Vine.

Especially the magic gourd vine.

This is the only one of its kind, and it's related to his future fire-attribute spiritual artifact.

Even Golden Core cultivators have a limited number of spiritual artifacts they can wield.

More is not necessarily better.

Master Duobao of the Qingyun Sect possesses the most spiritual artifacts.

There are said to be six items.

During the great war between the sects of Yan and Song, he was the only True Core cultivator in the Qingyun Sect to fall.

Spiritual artifacts are merely external objects.

Ultimately, it depends on the cultivator's own cultivation level.

This time, he seized two fire-attribute spiritual artifacts from the Immortal Changsheng.

A mid-grade third-tier flying sword and a flame-light fire-controlling flag.

Shen Xuan didn't even like them.

He had already pre-ordered two fire-attribute magical artifacts as part of his plan.

One is a replica of the Five Fires and Seven Birds Fan, a magical artifact.

The other item is this True Fire Treasure Gourd.

If you're lucky, it can both contain all the fire and burn everything.

It is a true weapon of mass destruction for fire magic.

Next, Shen Xuan followed the secret method of the Demon Wood Sect, making hand seals and casting spells to urge the growth of the Treasure Gourd Spirit Vine.

He buried the inner elixir of the immortal immortal under the magical gourd vine.

The effect is obvious.

After witnessing the tribulation of the Purple Essence Tree King, Shen Xuan abandoned the method of refining the inner core.

The obtained Danli was too mixed.

Moreover, heavy karma can affect one's fortune and make one susceptible to divine retribution.

The magical gourd vine was thriving, and with the blessing of the True Person's Inner Core, the Fire Spirit Stone, and the corpse of the Burning Heart Demon Butterfly, its growth rate increased by more than two times.

"It seems that it will only take sixty or seventy years for the treasure gourd to grow!"

Shen Xuan was quite pleased.

This innate spiritual artifact, nourished by his own fire spiritual power, is naturally close to him.

In the future, once the treasure gourd is formed, it will be much easier to refine it into a natal spiritual weapon and nurture it.

Shen Xuan summoned Shangguan Yan'er and asked her to monitor the growth of the magic gourd vine every day.

If he wasn't in the cave.

Shangguan Yan'er was responsible for adding high-grade fire spirit stones to the spirit-locking array.

"Husband, don't worry, Yan'er will definitely take good care of this spiritual plant!"

Shangguan Yan'er readily agreed.

She glanced at the spirit-locking array.

The core of the formation is filled with high-grade fire spirit stones.

With such a display, this magical gourd vine must be extraordinary.

Shangguan Yan'er knew that she couldn't help much with other matters.

He could only handle the mundane affairs in Shen Xuan's cave.

Shen Xuan has invested so much in this magical gourd vine.

If she takes good care of the child, it will be a great achievement.

Shen Xuan nodded and offered a few words of encouragement to Shangguan Yan'er.

Subsequently, an illusion array was set up outside the spirit-locking array.

Apart from him, Qin Yuehan, and Shangguan Yan'er, no one else is allowed to enter this place.

……

Two months later.

Ice Cave, Reception Room.

"It's so hard for me!"

Shen Xuan said to the Mysterious Master with a bitter face.

"Senior Brother Sect Leader, for the sake of the sect's reputation, I'm going to intercept and kill the traitorous Immortal Changsheng."

"Who knew he was a cultivator of both spirit and demon? Or perhaps a True Core Demon Lord of the Blood Spirit Sect who consumed the Demon Spirit Pill, causing his cultivation to surge greatly."

"Moreover, the one who came to meet the Immortal of Longevity was the renowned Immortal of the Danxia Sect, the Water Method Golden Elixir Sea Profound."

"The two of them joined forces and beat me so badly that I was covered in wounds and almost died!"

"Fortunately, the Heavenly Blessing of the Azure Cloud Sect allowed me to find a weakness and launch a sneak attack, which is how I managed to kill the traitor, the Eternal Life True Man!"

"Right now, I am still recovering from my injuries. My senior brother, the sect leader, wants me to take over as the head of the alchemy hall, but that is absolutely unacceptable!"

The Mysterious Immortal took a sip of spiritual tea, looked at Shen Xuan's lifelike acting, and couldn't help but chuckle.

Others may not know, but he was still unaware of Shen Xuan's strength!

Killing Master Hai Xuan might be difficult and require some sacrifice.

But dealing with the Changsheng Zhenren, who was not good at fighting, was just a piece of cake for this junior brother Xuanbing.

Even if he is the Demon Lord of the Blood Spirit Sect, so what!
The opposite of Foundation Establishment Realm.

Upon reaching the Core Formation Realm, one's spiritual cultivation foundation is solid, and one possesses various supernatural abilities, making one somewhat stronger than demonic cultivators of the same level.

The decision to force Changsheng Zhenren to the waters of Wolong Islands was originally a collective one among the true members of the Qingyun Sect.

Shen Xuan's successful killing of the Immortal Changsheng was exactly what he had expected.

After receiving the secret letter and obtaining the definite information.

The Qingyun Sect announced that the Immortal Changsheng had suffered a qi deviation during his cultivation and died suddenly.

The Alchemy Hall holds a position second only to the Law Enforcement Hall on the outer peak.

After consulting with several other Golden Core cultivators, Master Mizong unanimously decided to appoint Shen Xuan as the head of the Alchemy Hall.

Several secret letters were sent in succession.

Shen Xuan, however, refused to return to the sect to discuss the matter, citing physical discomfort.

Left with no other choice, Master Mizong personally went to Starshine Island to meet with Shen Xuan and discuss the matter.

"Junior Brother Xuanbing, please don't refuse."

The Mysterious Master smiled and said, "The Alchemy Hall is extremely important and cannot be without a leader. Within the sect, only you are capable of taking on this role."

Many things don't need to be said so clearly.

If it weren't for Shen Xuan's ability to refine the Golden Transformation Pill...

The Qingyun Sect will not give up on the Immortal Changsheng.

The Immortal of Longevity would not betray his sect and flee.

The cause-and-effect relationship is obvious to everyone.

They just don't say it out loud.

Now, Shen Xuan has avenged his great grudge.

The entire fortune of the Immortal of Longevity fell into his hands.

They got all the benefits.

But they don't come out to do anything.

He lived a carefree life, hiding away alone on Starshine Island.

how can that be!

“If Junior Brother Xuanbing insists on not taking office, I will have no choice but to report to True Lord Qingyun and ask him to make a decision.”

"The Lost Immortal said leisurely. Abandoning the Immortal of Longevity and focusing all efforts on cultivating the Immortal of Profound Ice was originally the intention of the True Lord of Azure Clouds."

If True Lord Qingyun were to give the order, Shen Xuan would have no choice but to comply.

"Senior Brother Master, please have some tea."

"This is the Frosty Soul Spirit Tea that my junior brother managed to obtain from the Demon King of the Wilderness."

"There are only two catties in total. Senior Brother Sect Master, take half a catty back and enjoy it slowly."

Shen Xuan poured spiritual tea for the Lost Immortal with great care.

“Junior Brother Xuanbing, we’ll talk about the spirit tea later. The head of the Alchemy Hall doesn’t actually have much to do. Besides managing the affairs of the Alchemy Hall and training alchemists, he usually just refines Longevity Pills and Golden Pills.”

The Mysterious Master said with a sincere expression.

Back then, the main task of the Immortal of Longevity was to refine the Golden Elixir and the Longevity Elixir.

Elixirs below the third rank are handled by the second-rank alchemists of the Alchemy Hall.

Other high-grade elixirs were exchanged by the Qingyun Sect's True Persons themselves, mostly through barter.

Shen Xuan also said with a sincere expression, "Senior Brother Sect Master, I have a very good suggestion."

"tell me the story."

"I believe that the position of head of the sect's alchemy hall belongs to none other than my master, True Person Hanyu!"

Shen Xuan said decisively.

"Senior Brother Zhang, think about it. Our master, True Person Hanyu, developed the Hanyu Pill and is proficient in the Longevity Pill. He is a third-level alchemist."

"If my master were willing, he could learn the method of refining the mere Golden Elixir without breaking a sweat."

The Mysterious Master was slightly taken aback.

It must be said that Shen Xuan's suggestion did make some sense.

"However, Junior Sister Hanyu is not good at socializing."

This means that Master Hanyu is not good at handling interpersonal relationships and lacks management skills.

Shen Xuan chuckled softly.

"Senior Brother Sect Master is joking! You just said that the head of the Alchemy Hall only needs to refine some Transformation Pills and Longevity Pills."

“The daily affairs of the Pill Hall are handled by the disciples.”

Seeing that the Mysterious Master was somewhat tempted, Shen Xuan quickly increased his stakes.

"My junior sister, Liu Bingyu, is exceptionally talented and is about to attempt to form her core. She has a 70-80% chance of forming a pseudo-core."

"Junior Sister Liu's personality is very suitable for the job of an alchemist."

The mysterious master fell into deep thought.

Shen Xuan continued his persuasion: "Now, the Yan and Song kingdoms have made peace, and the Liang and Song kingdoms have formed an alliance. My master, True Man Hanyu, has an exceptional talent for alchemy; how can he be left to languish?"

"Besides, my master, True Person Hanyu, if he encounters any problems with alchemy, won't he still have me?"

The Mysterious Master nodded slowly.

“It’s not impossible for Junior Sister Hanyu to serve as the head of the Alchemy Hall. However, this matter is of great importance and needs to be voted on at the True Person Council.”

Shen Xuan smiled slightly: "If Senior Brother Sect Master agrees, the vote will definitely pass."

The mysterious master pondered repeatedly.

Seeing that Shen Xuan was unwilling to return to the sect, they had no choice but to compromise.

“Alright. We’ll do as Junior Brother Xuanbing says. However, Junior Brother Xuanbing will still need to lend a hand with the sect’s alchemy tasks.”

"As it should be!"

Shen Xuan immediately expressed his opinion.

"How about this? Neither Master Hanyu nor Junior Sister Liu are good at socializing. I will reluctantly send one of my second-level alchemists to the alchemy hall to help out."

"Oh, is it Ding Qingfeng or Shangguan Mingyue?"

"Ding Qingfeng, I suppose."

Shen Xuan replied.

After the two reached the Foundation Establishment stage, they came to Starshine Island to follow him in refining pills.

Considering that the two were getting older, Shen Xuan sought a way out for them.

"Alright."

The Mysterious Master nodded and said.

Ding Qingfeng is not only a second-tier water-based alchemist, but also Shen Xuan's wife's family member.

With him there, Han Yu Zhenren and Liu Bingyu will have a much easier time.

After being persuaded by Shen Xuan's sweet talk, Master Mizong made up his mind to strongly recommend Master Hanyu to become the head of the Alchemy Hall.

"By the way, Senior Brother Sect Master, there's a small matter I need your advice on."

"Oh, what's the matter?"

"The Ding family's ancestral home is Qinglong Bay, and they originally wanted to serve the Qingyun Sect."

Qinglong Bay is barren and not located in the heart of the Qingyun Sect.

Therefore, the Qingyun Sect has never accepted the Ding family of Qinglong Bay's offer of allegiance.

According to the rules of the cultivation world, once a sect receives protection money from a cultivation family, it has the responsibility to protect the family members and their spiritual land from external enemies.

They couldn't get allied with the major sects, and they looked down on the smaller sects.

Such independent cultivation families are common in the Song Kingdom.

Later, Tianyan Copper was discovered in the Zijing Copper Mine in Qinglong Bay.

This attracted the covetous eyes of the Crimson Rainbow Sect and the Heavenly Skill Sect, who then resorted to trickery and force to seize it.

Now, more than a hundred years have passed.

The Tianyan Copper Mine has been almost fully exploited.

By this time, the Ding family had been revived with his support.

The clan has four Foundation Establishment cultivators: Ding Qingfeng, Ding Yijin, Ding Yixuan, and Ding Lingchong.

Shen Xuan then proposed to the Lost Immortal that, on the grounds that the Azure Cloud Sect had accepted the Ding family as a vassal, the Crimson Rainbow Sect and the Heavenly Skill Sect should withdraw from Azure Dragon Bay.

The Ding family returned to Qinglong Bay.

“This matter is easy. Qinglong Bay is the ancestral home of Junior Brother Xuanbing’s wife’s family, and it should be returned to him.”

After learning the whole story, the mysterious master immediately expressed his opinion.

"With Senior Brother Zhang's approval, things will be much easier."

Having gained the approval of the Mysterious Master, Shen Xuan now has a legitimate reason to follow him.

Given his current status and position, he doesn't care about a second-tier low-grade spiritual land in Qinglong Bay.

However, the Ding family members all remember it fondly.

Shen Xuan's move was an attempt to win over the hearts of the Ding family cultivators.

Today, the Ding family has four members who have reached the Foundation Establishment stage, with over two hundred members in the clan.

He was his most trusted and trusted subordinate.

Meanwhile, in the Shen family mansion in Jade Valley, Shen Yucheng and others had not yet grown up.

The two agreed that Shen Xuan would attend the Real Person Council meeting next month.

After seeing off the mysterious master.

Shen Xuan summoned Ding Yixuan and told him that they were preparing to retake Qinglong Bay.

Of course, Shen Xuan had no intention of resorting to force.

Instead, he wrote two letters in his own name.

Have Ding Yixuan send someone, preferably a Foundation Establishment cultivator from the Ding family, to personally deliver it to the sect leaders of the Crimson Rainbow Sect and the Heavenly Skill Sect.

Those who can become sect leaders, whether from the Crimson Rainbow Sect or the Heavenly Skill Sect, are all reasonable people.

Harmony is the most important thing in all things.

After receiving the personal letter from True Person Xuanbing of the Qingyun Sect, the cultivators of both sects will inevitably withdraw from Qinglong Bay.

Otherwise, they will only bring shame upon themselves.

(End of this chapter)