Immortality and Cultivation: I Have Too Many Talents

Chapter 625 Golden Thread Flower (Seeking Subscriptions)

Wanhua Tower, Caifu Pavilion.

This pavilion is a private room where the VIPs of Wanhua Pavilion can rest temporarily. It is rich in spiritual energy and comparable to a second-tier cave.

The hanging pearls and jades all around reflect each other, emitting a soft, crystal-like halo, making the entire Caifu Pavilion look like a dreamlike fairyland.

A faint, ethereal fragrance floated in the air; it was a secret fragrance refined from the essence of a hundred kinds of spiritual flowers, which not only calmed the mind and soothed the spirit but also enhanced refined taste.

Shen Xuan leaned back in the main seat, his plain white brocade robe making him look even more handsome and otherworldly.

He used his first visit to the Wan Hua Lou as an excuse to ask Ling Yan, the head of the establishment, to recommend several fairies to showcase their talents.

At this moment, Shen Xuan was appreciating the Fairy of the Myriad Flowers Pavilion with great interest.

A woman dressed in a light purple gauze dress moved gracefully, like a wisp of purple smoke drifting in.

She held a jade flute in her arms, her temperament was as aloof as a fairy from the moon palace, yet there was a hint of delicate fragility hidden between her brows.

With a slight lift of her slender fingers, the jade flute was already at her lips.

"This piece is titled 'Yunshui Ballad,' please enjoy it, fellow Daoist."

When the music first begins, it is like a clear spring gurgling over stones, making a tinkling sound; then it transforms into a mountain breeze rustling through the forest; and when the emotion intensifies, it is like lovers whispering sweet nothings, tender and poignant, telling a poignant love story.

As the music ended, its lingering notes echoed in Caifu Pavilion for a long time.

"This music should only exist in heaven; how often can it be heard on earth? The flute playing is exquisite; I'll award you five pearls!"

Shen Xuan chuckled and said.

Jade beads were the internal currency of the Wan Hua Lou, similar to casino chips.

One bead costs ten spirit stones.

He listened to a song, and then struck out with five pearls.

Among the Qi Refining Realm cultivators, Shen Xuan was considered extremely generous.

Five jade beads fell into the jade plate, making a clear and melodious sound.

The flute-playing fairy beamed with joy, a slight smile playing on her lips, as she prepared to perform another piece.

Shen Xuan turned to Ling Yan: "Ling Yan, I would like to appreciate the music of other fairies."

The flute player, maintaining a smile, bowed slightly and gracefully departed.

After that, one after another, the musicians entered, each displaying their unique talents.

Some were playing the guqin, the strings of which seemed to tell a story.

The sound of the sheng and xiao being played is melodious and lingering.

Even more remarkably, one of the musicians was a chime bell player.

The bell's sound was deep and resonant, carrying the vast and ancient charm of the primordial world.

Shen Xuan listened quietly with a smile on his face.

After each musician finished playing, he would reward them with five jade beads.

Not too much, not too little, just right.

Until the seventh celestial musician retired.

Lingyan asked softly, "Does Fellow Daoist Shen have someone he admires?"

The self-proclaimed Qi Refining Perfection cultivator in front of her was incredibly generous, even she, the seasoned manager of the Wan Hua Lou, couldn't help but be tempted.

"Oh, the Music Fairy is gone? No matter, let's take a look at the Dance Fairy's dance moves."

Shen Xuan glanced at Le Xian, who had just left, and shook his head slightly.

Although these musicians were highly skilled, their cultivation level was only at the mid-stage of Qi Refining. Their delicate bodies were too fragile to withstand his torment.

It looks nice but doesn't work well, so it's not very interesting.

"There are still a few dancing fairies residing in the building. Why don't we have them perform a dance together?"

Lingyan smiled knowingly.

Shen Xuan understood.

In the Wan Hua Lou, the dancing fairy is more popular than the music fairy, and neither wants to waste time.

"Alright. Thank you for your trouble, Miss Lingyan."

Shen Xuan nodded slightly.

Before long, the three dancing fairies arrived together.

A woman with a graceful figure danced like a blooming lotus flower, her sleeves fluttering and carrying a fragrant breeze, with sparks even flying from the corners of her sleeves.

A figure dressed in white, as pure as snow, resembled an ice lotus on a snow-capped mountain. Her dance steps were so light and graceful that they seemed to walk on clouds, causing the lights in the hall to flicker and a subtle fragrance to waft through the air.

The last person was bright and beautiful, her dance exuding a delicate fragrance, like a hundred flowers in full bloom, with occasional condensation of water vapor that fluttered down like petals in the rain.

The three danced together, each vying for attention and creating a lively atmosphere.

In her graceful dance, her long, jade-like legs, pert buttocks, and full breasts are partially revealed, stirring the imagination.

The scene was erotic.

Shen Xuan rewarded each person with ten jade beads.

These three dancing immortals represent the three elements of fire, water, and wood, and are all at the late stage of Qi Refining.

Although they were all exceptionally beautiful, they could not satisfy him.

If he were not careful and exerted a little force, these dancing fairies would probably be crushed to pieces and perish.

"Fellow Daoist Shen, is there no one who meets your standards?"

Lingyan asked with a hint of resentment.

"We've enjoyed the song and dance; it's time to get down to business."

Shen Xuan suddenly said seriously, "Please have Lingyan inform him that I, Shen Baiwan, wish to see the owner of this place."

"I wonder what important matter Fellow Daoist Shen has that requires a personal meeting from the Lord of the Pavilion? Perhaps I may act on his behalf?"

Lingyan probed subtly.

"This matter is beyond your control."

Shen Xuan said calmly, his tone revealing a hint of indifference.

Lingyan was merely the head of the Wanhua Pavilion, a late-stage Qi Refining cultivator.

I'm not qualified to work with him.

"Fellow Daoist Shen, please wait a moment."

Lingyan didn't say anything more, and bowed as she withdrew.

Before long, a beautiful female cultivator with an oval face gracefully approached.

With bright, beautiful eyes and exquisite features, she exudes the aura of a mid-Foundation Establishment cultivator. She is none other than Su Yajing, who is in charge of the affairs of this branch of Wan Hua Lou.

"Shen Baiwan, a rogue cultivator, greets the Lord of the Tower."

Shen Xuan stood up and bowed respectfully.

He is now a fully-fledged Foundation Establishment cultivator in the Fire Magic.

The other party is a Foundation Establishment cultivator.

The two are worlds apart.

He naturally had to treat him with courtesy.

"This humble servant is Su Yajing, greetings to Fellow Daoist Shen."

Su Yajing returned the greeting with a smile, a strange light flashing in her beautiful eyes.

An invisible spiritual force perceived Shen Xuan's entire body.

Clearly, Su Yajing had practiced some kind of pupil technique and was probing Shen Xuan's strength.

Unfortunately, no matter how she tried to see him, she could only see a fire magic cultivator who had reached the peak of Qi Refining.

"Fellow Daoist Shen, what urgent matter brings you to summon me so late at night?"

Su Yajing's words had a hidden meaning.

According to the rules of the cultivation world, Shen Xuan, a rogue cultivator at the Qi Refining stage, is not qualified to meet with her alone.

Shen Xuan smiled slightly, took out a jade box, and respectfully presented it with both hands: "Please take a look, Master."

Su Yajing took the jade box, and as soon as she opened it, she couldn't help but let out a soft gasp.

A wisp of blazing fire spirit energy instantly filled the entire Caifu Pavilion, illuminating the hall as if it were daytime.

Inside the box lay a fiery red spiritual fruit, its surface adorned with flowing Qilin patterns, emanating a palpable aura of fire spirit energy.

"This is……"

Su Yajing's cherry lips parted slightly, but she couldn't speak for a moment.

She had cultivated for many years, and although she did not recognize the fruit, she could discern its grade.

Such pure and intense fire elemental energy clearly ranks among the third-tier spiritual fruits.

"This treasure is a spiritual artifact passed down from my ancestors, a thousand-year-old Fire Qilin Fruit that has reached the Core Formation stage."

Shen Xuan explained calmly.

"hiss!"

Su Yajing gasped.

A third-tier, thousand-year-old fire-attribute spiritual fruit, a Core Formation spiritual item!

Such spiritual objects are rare treasures, even among the major sects.

Shen Xuan gave her a half-smile: "Does the host not recognize this?"

Su Yajing snapped out of her daze, her bright eyes sparkling: "Fellow Daoist Shen, please don't joke. I am ignorant and have never seen such a treasure before!"

After regaining her senses, Su Yajing's pretty face was full of smiles.

"What does Fellow Daoist Shen wish me to do?"

"Actually, I was quite talented in my younger days. I have become a little rusty over the years, but I can still let Fellow Daoist Shen give me his opinion."

The implication is quite obvious.

"No rush. It's still early. Why don't you bring out some spirit wine, host, and we can talk while we drink?"

"That is exactly what I was thinking."

Soon, Lingyan brought over spirit wine and delicacies, glanced at Shen Xuan, and then withdrew.

Su Yajing personally poured wine and served food to Shen Xuan.

Her fingers were as delicate as scallions, her wrists as white as snow, and her arms, as smooth as jade lotus roots, appeared flawless to Shen Xuan.

It must be said that Su Yajing is very well-maintained.

Shen Xuan smiled and took a small sip of the spirit wine.

The second-tier spirit wine has a refreshing aroma that goes down the throat, but leaves a strong aftertaste.

But there wasn't any random stuff in there.

After eating a bite of the spiritual vegetable fed to him by Su Yajing, a second-tier spiritual lotus root, there was still no other substance mixed in.

Shen Xuan thought to himself.

Su Yajing on the other side still has some bottom line.

Upon seeing the Fire Kirin Fruit, a spiritual treasure worthy of Core Formation, they did not resort to those dirty tricks.

Shen Xuan glanced at Su Yajing.

At the mid-stage of the Water Attribute Foundation Establishment realm, she possesses a mature charm, with a graceful figure, curvaceous and alluring, offering a unique allure.

Such a woman is considered the epitome of beauty by experienced men.

Noticing Shen Xuan's admiring gaze, Su Yajing's bright, pretty eyes rippled slightly like autumn water, her cherry lips pursed, and she met his gaze frankly.

She is an elite disciple of the Myriad Flowers Sect, at the mid-Foundation Establishment stage.

Why would we be afraid that he's just a Qi Refining Perfection cultivator?
Now, Su Yajing looks dignified and reserved.

Actually, after getting closer, I discovered that she had a unique charm and roundness.

"Fellow Daoist Shen, this spirit wine is called Snow Burning, and it is extremely potent. Although the spirit wine is good, you must not drink too much of it."

Su Yajing said softly.

But his hands moved quickly, filling Shen Xuan's cup to the brim.

At this moment, she bent down, and her breasts were faintly visible.

A faint, pleasant fragrance wafted over.

It makes one involuntarily feel a little irritable.

Looking at the graceful Su Yajing before him, Shen Xuan naturally understood the implied meaning in her words.

"I, Shen, have no other skills. But I am quite good at drinking."

"is it?"

Shen Xuan took the wine glass and drank it all in one gulp.

Su Yajing continued to pour the water.

Shen Xuan downed the rest of his drink in one gulp.

He poured more than a dozen cups in a row.

When Shen Xuan finished drinking again, Su Yajing's arm trembled slightly as she poured more wine.

The spirit wine in the cup spilled out, and a little fell onto Shen Xuan's robe.

"Excuse me. Let me clean it for you!"

Su Yajing gave an apologetic smile, her slender hand gently brushing against Shen Xuan's robe.

She was a water-based cultivator; with a slight circulation of her spiritual energy, the wine stains on her robes quietly disappeared.

However, her movements were gentle.

But this suddenly ignited a nameless anger in Shen Xuan.

Shen Xuan reached out and pressed down on Su Yajing's slender hand, which was sliding down.

The two held hands.

"OP, do you know the consequences of your actions?"

"as a result of?"

Su Yajing stared with her pretty eyes, seemingly not understanding what Shen Xuan meant.

Shen Xuan looked at Su Yajing, whose face was beautiful and whose lips were like cherries.

Bathed in the glow of the Caifu Pavilion, its beauty was beyond compare.

"I am a fire mage. Your actions have greatly angered me..."

"Eat, eat, I thought it was something important."

Upon hearing this, Su Yajing covered her cherry lips as if she had heard a joke, and smiled sweetly.

Her cheeks flushed like the sunset, and her eyes were filled with tender affection.

"I am a water-based cultivator. Would you like me to help Fellow Daoist Shen extinguish the fire?"

"You said it!"

Shen Xuan smiled slightly and tightened his grip a little.

Su Yajing let out a soft moan and sat down in Shen Xuan's lap.

Her dress slipped down quietly, revealing the radiant spring sunshine.

……

Inside Caifu Pavilion, the atmosphere was enchanting, like springtime when flowers were in bloom, and the fragrance quietly permeated the air.

Su Yajing sat on Shen Xuan's lap, feeling as if she had been electrocuted. She couldn't control herself, her eyes filled with seductive allure, and she breathed heavily.

Their clothes fell lightly onto the ground like butterflies.

The two figures gradually merged together.

Su Yajing's tall figure rose and fell, and in the quiet space, a kind of indescribable sound rhythmically rang out.

Lingyan, who was guarding outside Caifu Pavilion, blushed slightly when she heard the familiar, enchanting voice.

Her eyebrows furrowed slightly, and her heart was filled with ripples.

Although she didn't know what the two were discussing.

But what the two were doing at that time was commonplace in the Wan Hua Lou.

Inside Caifu Pavilion, only the owner, Su Yajing, and Shen Baiwan were present.

That voice was clearly coming from the poster, Su Yajing. Whether it was genuine or feigned, it made one's heart race and blood boil.

At this moment, Su Yajing's personal maid, Yao Hong, rushed over.

His steps were hurried, and a hint of anxiety was on his face.

"Sister Lingyan, Young Master Zhao has arrived and requests an audience with the Lord of the Pavilion."

Yao Hong said breathlessly.

"Which Young Master Zhao?"

Ling Yan frowned and asked.

"Who else could it be but Young Master Zhao, Zhao Changming, the grandson of Elder Zhao of the Fire Cloud Sect."

Yao Hong replied.

"Wait here for a moment, I will go and inform the master."

Lingyan gave her instructions.

She moved gracefully to the pavilion door, her lips barely moving as she softly said, "Lord, Young Master Zhao Changming requests an audience."

From the attic came intermittent soft moans.

The intermittent sound brought a blush to Lingyan's cheeks.

After a while, Su Yajing's voice came from the attic.

"Please ask Young Master Zhao to wait at Luoying Pavilion. Tell him I have something to attend to and will see him in an incense stick's time."

Zhao Changming is the direct grandson of one of the three Golden Core cultivators of the Huoyun Sect, and he himself is a key Core Formation seed cultivated by the Huoyun Sect.

Su Yajing did business in Fire Cloud Immortal City and dared not be negligent.

Ling Yan left quickly.

Inside Caifu Pavilion, Shen Xuan wore a mocking smile.

"Master Su, please let Young Master Zhao go back first. You can't get away tonight."

Su Yajing pursed her lips, glared at Shen Xuan, her pretty face flushed and exceptionally red.

"You mere Qi Refining junior? I refuse to believe your body is made of iron!"

He was a mid-Foundation Establishment cultivator specializing in water magic, and also a branch master of the Myriad Flowers Pavilion.

Su Yajing was confident that dealing with a mere Qi Refining Realm fire magic cultivator was a piece of cake.

She just needs some time.

……

After two sticks of incense.

The atmosphere in Luoying Pavilion was somber.

The two monks wore obvious expressions of anger.

"Senior Brother Zhao, that Su Yajing is giving you no face. She said one incense stick's time, but two incense sticks' time have passed and there's still no sign of her."

The short monk in the blue robe fanned the flames.

His name is Xiang Tianyi, and he is Zhao Changming's junior brother from the same lineage.

The thin cultivator in purple robes was none other than Zhao Changming, the direct grandson of Yang Huo Zhenren of the Fire Cloud Sect.

Zhao Changming snorted coldly, his face darkening.

He raised his hand and pressed the intercom bell at the pavilion door.

After the clear bell rang, Yao Hong hurried in and bowed.

"Go ask your host how much longer I have to wait?"

Zhao Changming said in an icy tone.

Yao Hong dared not delay and came to Caifu Pavilion again.

Upon hearing Yao Hong's purpose, Ling Yan looked helpless.

"I'll go ask the original poster again."

Lingyan once again approached Caifu Pavilion.

The seductive sounds had subsided considerably, but remained intermittent and did not cease.

"OP, do you still want to see Zhao Changming?"

After a long silence, Su Yajing's helpless voice finally came through: "Just say I have something to do tonight and won't be seeing anyone. Lingyan, you go and explain to Young Master Zhao that we can meet again another day."

Inside Caifu Pavilion, Su Yajing looked exhausted.

"You rascal, how much longer are you going to...?"

"Master Su, didn't you say you'd help me put out the fire? The fire hasn't shrunk; in fact, it's gotten even bigger."

Shen Xuan's lips curled up as he looked at the alluring Su Yajing with a playful expression.

"You're the owner of the Ten Thousand Flowers Pavilion, and this is all you've got?"

"I did my best. How could I have known that your body was as strong as iron?"

Su Yajing gave Shen Xuan a playful glare.

She was genuinely surprised.

Shen Xuan's performance indeed befits a Qi Refining stage fire magic cultivator.

However, his physical body seemed to be different from others.

It is exceptionally robust and vibrant, seemingly never tiring.

“Master Su, you are the master of the first floor, you must keep your word.”

"You promised to help me put out the fire, so you have to help me put out the fire."

As Shen Xuan spoke, he gently pressed his right hand against her fair neck, the movement gentle yet carrying an air of irresistible force.

Su Yajing understood Shen Xuan's meaning perfectly, and her pretty face flushed even more.

Like peach blossoms blooming in March.

Flowers don't intoxicate, people intoxicate themselves.

Su Yajing bit her lip, glanced outside the pavilion, and said softly, "This place won't do. Go to my place."

"it is good."

Shen Xuan stopped what he was doing and readily agreed.

After the two men put their clothes back on and tidied themselves up a bit, they opened the door to the attic.

Lingyan, who was waiting outside, came forward and said with a wronged expression, "Master, Young Master Zhao hasn't left yet."

Su Yajing glanced at Shen Xuan and said, "Let Young Master Zhao go back. I don't have time to see him tonight."

"If he really wants to wait, then let him wait."

After saying that, she led Shen Xuan towards the top floor pavilion.

That was Su Yajing's boudoir.

"Yes. I did this for the Fire Kirin Fruit, a rare and precious Core Formation spiritual item."

She would never admit it.

She was attracted to Shen Xuan and couldn't control her desires that she had suppressed for many years, wanting to indulge in pleasure.

She glanced at Shen Xuan, who seemed completely unconcerned beside her.

Su Yajing sighed inwardly.

"Tonight, we're in for another tough battle!"

She has a deep understanding of men's psychology.

Men tend to trust women more when they have a close relationship with them.

She was going all out to create a spiritual treasure for Core Formation!

……

Su Yajing cast a spell to open the main room.

Inside was a pink-themed boudoir.

After the two went inside.

"Fellow Daoist Shen..."

After closing the door, Su Yajing smiled sweetly, and her dress slipped down again.

This time, she was completely naked, her stunning figure on full display, making her incredibly alluring.

Shen Xuan smiled slightly, and also removed his clothes, revealing his true self.

Su Yajing glanced at Shen Xuan, her cheeks flushing red.

Shen Xuan lay down on the soft bed.

"The spring night is too short, Master Su should hurry up and make the most of it."

Su Yajing gently bit her cherry lips.

"I don't believe you can hold out for much longer!"

Springtime charm filled the boudoir.

Shen Xuan's eyes were slightly closed, as if in a dream.

This night was destined to be a sleepless one.

The next day, early in the morning.

Su Yajing opened her eyes, tidied her hair, and put on her clothes.

With drawn eyebrows and painted lips, her appearance was elegant.

She stole a glance at Shen Xuan on the bed.

She saw him slowly open his eyes, giving her a half-smile.

Su Yajing's ears were burning hot.

They fought fiercely all night, employing all sorts of tactics and techniques.

Only then did they cease hostilities and fall into a deep sleep.

"Fellow Daoist Shen, have you ever practiced body-refining techniques?"

"Yes, somewhat."

Shen Xuan said with a smile.

At this time, he was indeed only a Qi Refining Perfection Fire Technique cultivator.

However, even without using any body-refining techniques.

His physical body remains extremely powerful, far surpassing that of ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivators.

Before long, Su Yajing straightened her dress and regained her dignified and elegant demeanor.

"Master Su, let's get down to business."

Shen Xuan said softly.

Last night's fierce battle was just a small episode in his long journey.

Appropriate relaxation is a welcome break from the life of a monk.

Shen Xuan didn't take it to heart.

"Please speak, Fellow Daoist Shen."

"I'd like to exchange this Fire Kirin Fruit for a high-quality Fire-attribute Foundation Establishment Pill. Does Pavilion Master Su have any connections?"

Acting requires a complete performance.

At this moment, he naturally regarded the Fire Kirin Fruit as extremely important and wanted to maximize its benefits.

"If what Fellow Daoist Shen said is true, this is a third-tier Core Formation spiritual item. It is not difficult to exchange it for a high-quality fire-attribute Foundation Establishment Pill."

Su Yajing pondered for a while and then offered three solutions.

First, she introduced Shen Xuan to a high-end auction held in Fire Cloud Immortal City.

Secondly, she personally accompanied Shen Xuan to large shops in Fire Cloud Immortal City to inquire about prices and make transactions.

Thirdly, she contacted the higher-ups of the Fire Cloud Sect and directly traded Fire Kirin Fruit for high-quality Fire Attribute Foundation Building Pills.

Shen Xuan thought for a moment and chose the third option.

His approach to Su Yajing was solely for the purpose of facilitating the transaction and saving time and effort.

In the world of cultivation, strength has always been paramount.

Without a solid foundation, it is difficult for cultivators in the Qi Refining Realm to participate in high-level gatherings of Foundation Establishment Realm cultivators.

If he were to directly trade the Fire Kirin Fruit, it could very well lead to his death.

Although with his strength, there is nothing to fear.

However, there's no need to waste time and energy on such trivial matters.

Shen Xuan judged that sects like Wan Hua Lou, which are mainly female cultivators, pay more attention to their commercial reputation.

They won't easily resort to underhanded tactics against customers who come to their door.

Shen Xuan and Su Yajing spent the night together, testing each other's limits.

Intimacy between men and women can increase trust to some extent.

“Fellow Daoist Shen, it’s not impossible for me to contact the Fire Cloud Sect. However, high-quality Foundation Establishment Pills are no small matter, and they will definitely want to inspect the goods first.”

"Alright. Lord Su, make a vow to the Heavenly Dao that this Fire Qilin Fruit is entrusted to you for safekeeping."

Shen Xuan said magnanimously.

"Does Fellow Daoist Shen trust me so much? Aren't you afraid I'll abscond with the treasures?"

Su Yajing asked curiously.

"Master Su is not that kind of person."

Shen Xuan said calmly.

Su Yajing remained silent for a while.

Soon, he solemnly swore an oath to the heavens that he would not embezzle Shen Baiwan's Fire Kirin Fruit.

After making the vow, Shen Xuan handed the jade box containing the Fire Kirin Fruit to Su Yajing.

He left the address of the Fire Cloud Sect Inn, smiled, and departed.

As they went downstairs, they encountered two Foundation Establishment cultivators who hurriedly went upstairs under Lingyan's guidance.

Both men had somber expressions and were wearing the robes of the Fire Cloud Sect.

Shen Xuan bowed and stepped aside in the stairwell.

After the two went upstairs, he continued downstairs and walked out of the Wan Hua Lou gate.

Old Yu had been waiting at the door for a long time and was dozing off.

His eyes lit up when he saw Shen Xuan come out.

"Fellow Daoist Shen, you're out."

"Ah."

"You stayed inside overnight?"

"What is the problem?"

Shen Xuan asked curiously.

"no!"

Old Yu quickly shook his head.

"There's a restaurant called Qinglong Restaurant up ahead. Their Xuan Shui Turtle Soup is a traditional dish from the Song Dynasty. It's very nourishing. It's good quality and inexpensive. It's been open for many years and is a well-established brand."

Shen Xuan was speechless for a moment.

What is this!

However, looking at the smile on Lao Yu's face, it was clear that he understood perfectly.

Shen Xuan was too lazy to explain.

"Lead the way."

"Alright!"

(End of this chapter)