Longevity: My Talents Are a Bit Abundant

The Giant-eyed Strange Shrimp is a peculiar Water Demon.

It is said that its ancestors were once the rulers of the ocean.

They even competed with Flood Dragons.

However, later on, for some unknown reason, the ancestors of the Giant-eyed Strange Shrimp went extinct.

Their descendants became what they are today.

Their demon bodies stretch two to three zhang, with eyes exceedingly large, like a football.

Their forelimbs resemble spears, robust and powerful, with sharp, pointed ends.

Their mouths are extremely terrifying, resembling a giant sea bowl, filled with gear-like sharp teeth.

Shen Xuan has never seen one in person.

The image of the Giant-eyed Strange Shrimp was seen in the "Barbaric Wilderness Demon Beast Atlas".

It ranks among the top one hundred in the atlas.

This also made Shen Xuan develop a sense of anticipation for it.

A flash of golden light from the Mysterious Jade Talisman.

The Essence Blood of the Giant-eyed Strange Shrimp on the jade table, with its Spiritual Qi dissipated, suddenly became foul-smelling.

Shen Xuan focused his gaze.

A new line of ancient-looking golden characters appeared on the void panel.

[Stealable Talents: Sharp Teeth and Fangs, Sharp-eyed, Sharp Claw Net]

"Oh, this Giant-eyed Strange Shrimp can even display the 'Sharp Teeth and Fangs' talent."

At this time, Shen Xuan's "Sharp Teeth and Fangs" has achieved Great Success.

The Giant-eyed Strange Shrimp can still display this bloodline talent.

This reveals the sharpness of its teeth.

"Sharp Claw Net," likely refers to the forefoot claws of the Giant-eyed Strange Shrimp, which are covered with many sharp spikes, forming a special "net" to ensnare prey during hunting.

After some thought, Shen Xuan ultimately chose to seize the "Sharp-eyed" talent.

As the name suggests, the Giant-eyed Strange Shrimp, with such terrifyingly large eyes, must have excellent vision, which is its unique talent skill.

When choosing to seize a bloodline talent, Shen Xuan prioritizes uniqueness.

Some bloodline talents may be more useful but can be seized from other Water Demons later.

Choosing a unique talent is akin to the principle of rarity being valuable.

[Talent: Sharp-eyed (6/100)]

[Dao Rhyme: 12998]

Not bad, the Dao Rhyme increased by more than three hundred points.

This also means the "Sharp-eyed" talent of the Giant-eyed Strange Shrimp is fairly decent.

At least, among Tier Two Middle Grade Water Demons, it's quite acceptable.

After Shen Xuan finished refining, he tidied up and walked out of the Practice Room.

At this time, Tie Wenda had already been waiting in the reception room for quite a while.

"Fellow Daoist Shen!"

Seeing Shen Xuan come in, Tie Wenda quickly put down the teacup in his hand and rose with a smile to greet him.

"Have a seat!"

Su Xue'Er poured fresh Spirit Tea for Shen Xuan and then retreated.

Shen Xuan gently took a sip before speaking, "Was the transaction smooth?"

"Smooth!"

Tie Wenda took out a Yin Soul Banner and a Storage Pouch and handed them over respectfully.

Currently, the conflict between the Daoist Sect and Demon Sect in Cyan Yang Prefecture was at a stalemate.

The entire Cyan Yang Prefecture is split into two, with the Daoist Sect and Demon Sect each occupying half.

At the Dao-Demon border, Cyan Cloud Sect and Blood Spirit Sect have both established blockades.

Private entry and exit are strictly prohibited.

Of course, this prohibition is aimed at ordinary cultivators.

As long as there is a demand, there will be transactions.

After the skirmish at Cyan Yang Market, Shen Xuan's reputation soared.

He was feared not only by the Demon Cultivators of Blood Spirit Sect.

Even people like Zhou Haoyu from Cyan Cloud Sect bore jealousy towards him.

Shen Xuan retreated bravely, secluding himself in Feiyun Mountain, no longer concerning himself with the wars in Cyan Yang Prefecture.

He always contemplates danger, change, and retreat.

Shen Xuan keeps this in mind at all times.

He retreated.

But Tie Wenda did not retreat.

Using the banner of being Fellow Daoist Shen's friend, he thrived in Cyan Yang Prefecture.

Originally, Tie Wenda only held some status among loose cultivators.

Now, even the top clan cultivators in Cyan Yang Prefecture greet him with a smile.

Shen Xuan occasionally handed over some Thunder Talismans and Poison Talismans for Tie Wenda to sell.

Letting him build connections.

Tie Wenda did not disappoint.

In the days when Shen Xuan was closed off, Tie Wenda diligently gathered news, acquired Spirit Medicine, and collected Water Demon Essence Blood for him.

Now, it's reached the point where Tie Wenda goes to the front line border to trade with Demon Cultivators for Shen Xuan.

Shen Xuan's transactions primarily focused on Nether Cultivator Li Ruyi.

Upon returning to Feiyun Mountain.

Shen Xuan deliberately transplanted a three-thousand-year-old Fragrant Locust Tree in the Rain Listening Pavilion, planting it in a place rich in Yin Qi to settle Li Ruyi.

At this time, even though Li Ruyi condensed a Soul Foundation, his Realm Cultivation was only at the Middle Stage.

The Nether Body wasn't solid enough; his control over the Pill Furnace and True Flame wasn't proficient, and he could only refine the simplest ordinary Tier Two Spirit Pills.

Shen Xuan asked Tie Wenda to find Blood Spirit Sect's Wu Yulan to trade the Spirit Pills refined by Li Ruyi for Yin Soul Nether Objects, etc.

Both parties got what they needed and were delighted.

Regarding Tie Wenda's smuggling transactions, Cyan Cloud Sect and Blood Spirit Sect both turned a blind eye.

Both sides knew Tie Wenda was acting on Shen Xuan's behalf.

As long as he didn't go overboard, turning a blind eye was the best choice.

While trading for Shen Xuan, Tie Wenda would also sneak in some private goods, earning some Spirit Stones.

Watching the Spirit Stone Bag gradually fill up, Tie Wenda was extremely satisfied with his current state.

He even hopes that the Cyan Cloud Sect and Blood Spirit Sect continue to remain at a stalemate and fight for decades.

Then he would save enough Spirit Stones to bid for a Spirit Vein.

Shen Xuan glanced at the Yin Soul Banner.

Inside were over a hundred Tier One Top Grade Yin Souls, enough for Li Ruyi to cultivate for a period.

The Storage Pouch contained the Spirit Stones from selling Thunder Talismans and Poison Talismans, collected Spirit Medicine, and a portion of Tier Two Water Demon Essence Blood for Shen Xuan.

"Fellow Daoist Tie, you've worked hard."

"It's no trouble, doing something for Talisman Master Shen brings me no hardship!"

"Any trouble encountered?"

"It's okay. Zhou Haoyu from the Cyan Cloud Sect seems to be dissatisfied with Shen the Talisman Master."

"Don't pay him any mind. He Zhengming won't allow him to act recklessly."

Shen Xuan is fearless of even Lei Yaoyang, why would he be afraid of Zhou Haoyu!

He thought for a moment and asked, "Is there still no news about Nangong Guang from the Blood Spirit Sect?"

"I heard he's recovering from injuries. Serves him right! If you ask me, Shen the Talisman Master, next time just annihilate him to prevent future troubles!"

"It's not that easy! He's the Saint Child of the Blood Spirit Sect!"

Shen Xuan said with a smile.

Secretly pondering, if given a chance, directly kill this villain, don't let him have a chance to rise again.

Only, he's reluctant to use the Divine Thunder Treasure Talisman.

The two of them chatted idly for a while.

Shen Xuan inquired about the condition of the Foundation Establishment Cultivators in Cyan Yang Prefecture.

Fortunately, their spirits seemed good, staying confident in defeating the Blood Spirit Sect and defending their homeland.

After all, Cyan Yang Prefecture is where they have lived since childhood, born and raised, with roots here.

Unless absolutely necessary, they are unwilling to leave their home.

Those loose cultivators, they're just like Tie Wenda.

Hoping to fish in troubled waters during the Daoist-Demon conflict, earning Spirit Stones and accumulating wealth.

After the war's victory, get a share from the Cyan Cloud Sect, auction the Tier Two Spirit Vein in Cyan Yang Prefecture.

At that time, many small cultivation clans will be wiped out, and many Tier Two unclaimed Spirit Veins will appear.

The good ones naturally won't land their way.

Some of lesser quality, Tier Two Lower Grade ones, according to convention, Cyan Cloud Sect would put them up for auction.

The targets are limited to the Foundation Establishment Cultivators of Cyan Yang Prefecture standing with Cyan Cloud Sect.

While earning Spirit Stones, also reward those Cyan Yang Prefecture Foundation Establishment Cultivators.

What reassured Shen Xuan was.

He had quite a good reputation among the Cyan Yang Prefecture Foundation Establishment Cultivators.

Tie Wenda was energetically spreading the word for Shen Xuan in various occasions.

The Thunder Talisman and Poison Talisman sold to Cyan Yang Prefecture Foundation Establishment Cultivators are all priced fairly.

The loose cultivators even get a bit more favorable price than the clan cultivators.

Shen Xuan has been in Cyan Yang Prefecture for twenty years.

He hasn't done anything outrageous that would harm Cyan Yang Prefecture's interests.

As for the rumors between him and the Beast Taming Zhou Family's Immortal Bai Lian.

For Shen Xuan, an upper echelon cultivator and True Master's disciple, is this even a matter?

The Cyan Yang Prefecture Foundation Establishment Cultivators mostly show a look of eating-melon gossip and are quite envious discussing this matter.

After sending Tie Wenda off.

Shen Xuan arrived in the corner of Rain Listening Pavilion, before the three-thousand-year Fragrant Locust Tree.

This was also the area in Rain Listening Pavilion where Yin Qi was most concentrated.

Nether Cultivator Li Ruyi resided here.

"Thank you, Fellow Daoist Shen!"

Receiving the Yin Soul Banner handed over by Shen Xuan, Li Ruyi bowed in respect.

"No need for formalities between us."

Shen Xuan smiled and nodded, asking, "Is Fellow Daoist Li comfortable here?"

This is the new residence he chose for Li Ruyi.

The three-thousand-year Fragrant Locust Tree has certain soul nourishing effects.

Much more comfortable than that piece of Soul Nourishing Wood.

"Quite well. However, regarding the Emperor's Liquid affair, I ask Fellow Daoist Shen to put in extra effort."

"No rush, Fellow Daoist Li, Shen is currently planning for it."

During the Cyan Yang Prefecture's Daoist-Demon war, cultivators and mortals suffered heavy casualties, all sorts of Yin Soul Nether Objects were abundant.

After Li Ruyi settled with Shen Xuan in Rain Listening Pavilion, the Yin Soul Nether Objects were sufficient, cultivation proceeded smoothly.

At this moment, Li Ruyi was still in soul form, able to manipulate the Pill Furnace but unable to flow with the heart, managing the True Flame of the Pill Furnace couldn't reach perfect mastery.

She can refine the simplest ordinary Tier Two Spirit Pills.

It's merely a matter of pill success rate.

If you want to refine Purifying Foundation Pills, a Top Grade Spirit Pill, that's absolutely impossible.

Many Spirit Medicines would be wasted.

Currently, Shen Xuan is collecting various Yin Soul Nether Objects to assist Li Ruyi in her cultivation.

After she reaches the Late Stage of Foundation Establishment, she can consolidate her Netherworld Body, gather souls and solidify form, transforming void into reality.

At that time, she can open the furnace for him and refine the Purifying Foundation Pill.

According to Li Ruyi's self-assessment, given resource supply and everything going smoothly, it would take about ten years.

This amount of time, Shen Xuan can definitely afford to wait.

As for resource supply, it's just some Yin Soul Nether Objects, for him, that's easy.

This is the advantage of having overwhelming power.

No matter what you do, it's very convenient.

Now, Shen Xuan is allowing Li Ruyi to freely refine some ordinary Tier Two Spirit Pills.

One part is to practice, recalling previous life Alchemy experience.

On the other hand, the refined pills are handed to Tie Wenda, to trade them at the Blood Spirit Sect.

Due to the lack of Pill Masters among Cyan Yang Prefecture's Demon Cultivators, Tier Two Spirit Pill prices remain high.

Over time, trust between Shen Xuan and Li Ruyi gradually increased.

"Fellow Daoist Li, must it be the Emperor's Liquid?"

Shen Xuan asked.

Li Ruyi sighed softly.

"That's not necessarily the case. It's just that those other Spiritual Objects are even more precious, rarer than Emperor's Liquid! Eight-hundred-year-old Yin You Flower, thousand-year-old Black Phoenix Wood, mature Cloud Soul Fruit..."

Li Ruyi listed a lengthy bunch of Spirit Plant names.

Just hearing it gave Shen Xuan a headache.

All of them were above Tier Three, with a minimum age of eight hundred years, where could he possibly collect them!

In comparison, Emperor's Liquid still seemed more reliable.

Though expensive, there is some stock after all.

The only concern is the price.

"Alright! Fellow Daoist Li. I understand!"

"I will be heading out soon, for you to procure Emperor's Liquid."

"Stay in Rain Listening Pavilion, as long as you don't go out, you'll be safe."

"In Cyan Yang Prefecture, whether Dao or Demon cultivation division, no one dares to cause trouble at Rain Listening Pavilion!"

Shen Xuan advised and reminded.

The Moonlight Essence descends every sixty years.

The Beast Taming Zhou Family surely has some in stock.

He doesn't believe he can't extract some from Zhou Family's warehouse!