Longevity: My Talents Are a Bit Abundant

As soon as the words were spoken.

Su Jiayuan felt an immense spiritual pressure, making it difficult for her to breathe.

Her whole body trembled, and her expression changed drastically.

She never imagined that Shen Xuan would bring such terrifying pressure.

"Go back and tell Su Huaijing. The Thunder Talisman split for the Wu Family is reduced to twenty percent!"

An icy voice entered Su Jiayuan's ears.

"Master Shen..."

Su Jiayuan moved her lips, trembling as she spoke.

Shen Xuan withdrew his aura.

He couldn't be bothered to argue with Su Jiayuan.

"Go. Reply to me within twelve hours. Otherwise, the cooperation on the Thunder Talisman will be called off!"

Su Jiayuan, like a wandering soul, walked out of the Rain Listening Pavilion.

Along the way, she felt like a living corpse.

She couldn't understand why Shen Xuan would refuse the patriarch's proposal so decisively and directly.

He clearly didn't take the Su Family seriously!

...

When Su Jiayuan returned to the meeting hall.

The five Foundation Establishment Elders of the Su Family were waiting for her good news.

"How is it, did Master Shen agree?"

"In my opinion, thirty percent is still too little; it should be raised to thirty-five percent."

"That's right, Master Shen has a forty percent talisman success rate and can even produce high-quality ones."

"Leaving him five percent, the Su Family is being very generous!"

The Su Clan Elders were chattering among themselves.

At this moment, they only saw the contributions of the Su Family.

No one put themselves in Shen Xuan's shoes.

Su Huaijing noticed Su Jiayuan's abnormality.

"Jiayuan, how did the discussion go?"

Su Jiayuan forced herself to calm down and slowly said: "Reporting to the Patriarch. Jiayuan informed Master Shen of the elders' proposal. He said the Thunder Talisman share was reduced to twenty percent. Moreover..."

Su Huaijing's face abruptly changed.

"What did you say? Reduced to twenty percent? Did you mishear?"

"No mistake. Master Shen made it very clear, the Su Family down to twenty percent. Also, he wants a reply within twelve hours, or the Thunder Talisman collaboration is off!"

Su Jiayuan mustered all her strength to finish the sentence.

The meeting hall fell into a deathly silence.

After a while.

Su Huaijing snorted coldly and spoke: "Let's discuss this matter, how should the Su Family respond?"

One elder stood up angrily from his seat: "Patriarch, Master Shen is going too far! Twenty percent, absolutely not! We can't even recoup the cost of the Thunder Crystal Bamboo!"

Another elder nodded: "Master Shen is testing us! For the sake of Master Gu Feng, at most, things can stay the same, twenty-five percent!"

"In my view, hold firm at thirty percent and don't budge! I don't believe that without the Su Family providing Thunder Crystal Bamboo, he can still make Thunder Talismans!"

Another slightly younger elder shouted loudly, full of anger.

Finally, the four of them turned their gaze to the former patriarch Su Huaijing.

"This Shen Xuan..."

"Forget it, handle it as you see fit!"

Su Huaijing ultimately said no more.

After all, he was also a member of the Su Family.

Shen Xuan's actions were a slight to the whole Su Family.

Su Huaijing looked at the remaining four Su Clan Elders.

He said to Su Jiayuan: "Jiayuan, trouble yourself once more. Tell Master Shen that thirty percent is the Su Family's bottom line."

"If he doesn't agree to end the collaboration, let him!"

Su Huaijing thought he saw it clearly.

Shen Xuan couldn't do without the Su Family's Thunder Crystal Bamboo.

The Cyan Yang Prefecture only has this one source, no other branches.

Without Thunder Crystal Bamboo as raw material, he can't produce Thunder Talisman Cinnabar or Talisman Paper.

The matter concerns the Su Family's reputation and major interests, they absolutely can't bow down!

"Patriarch..."

Su Jiayuan's face was full of worry.

Before she could finish speaking.

Su Huaijing interrupted her.

"No need to say more. You are just delivering a message, Shen Xuan won't trouble you."

Su Jiayuan looked towards her grandfather Su Huaijing.

Seeing Su Huaijing nod slightly.

Only then did she turn and leave.

Originally, she wanted to say that Shen Xuan's words didn't sound like an empty threat.

Since the patriarch didn't want to listen, she didn't want to stir up more trouble.

"I'm just delivering a message!"

Back to the Rain Listening Pavilion.

Su Xue'Er didn't intend to open the door for her to enter.

"Husband said, say what you have to say, and then go back!"

"In the future, don't come to the Rain Listening Pavilion anymore!"

"Husband doesn't want to see you!"

Su Jiayuan did not lose her temper.

"The Su Clan Elders agreed, the Thunder Talisman cooperation, the Su Family must take thirty percent."

"If Master Shen doesn't agree, the Thunder Talisman cooperation ends here."

Su Xue'Er was slightly stunned.

She didn't expect that this time, the Su Family and her husband would escalate the matter to this extent.

"Su Jiayuan, repeat that once more."

Su Jiayuan obediently repeated it again.

"Go tell Su Huaijing, in the future, don't appear in front of me."

"Otherwise, I'll break his leg!"

Shen Xuan's voice drifted over leisurely.

Su Jiayuan was so frightened she retreated repeatedly.

She turned and began to run.

This time, Su Jiayuan was sure that Shen Xuan was truly angry.

The consequences were very serious.

Even uttering threats about breaking the patriarch's leg.

...

Su Family meeting hall.

Upon hearing Su Jiayuan's report.

The five Foundation Establishment cultivators of the Su Family were all astonished.

Even Su Huaijing didn't expect Shen Xuan's reaction to be so intense.

Simply for raising the Thunder Talisman split by half a percent.

Su Huaijing didn't see anything wrong with the Su Family.

Originally, the deal with Shen Xuan was out of consideration for Master Gu Feng, allowing some profit to be ceded.

He enjoyed this benefit for a full twenty years.

Shen Xuan should be satisfied.

Su Huaijing's face was flushed with anger.

Furious beyond measure.

If it weren't for considering Shen Xuan's high status within the sect.

And his proven formidable combat strength.

He would have rushed to Shen Xuan and given him a harsh scolding.

Ingrate!

The other three, only now realized the severity of the situation, and all fell silent.

As if they just remembered, Shen Xuan was not someone they could easily control.

"Patriarch, during this period, you should keep away from Rain Listening Pavilion!"

Su Huaijing sighed.

Shen Xuan had already made a statement.

If he really encountered Su Huaijing, there was a high possibility of a fierce battle.

If Su Huaijing's legs were truly broken, the Su family's reputation would be completely ruined.

After Su Huaijing finished speaking, the assembly hall fell into a dead silence.

...

The night was enchanting.

Shen Xuan lay on the rocking chair, gazing at the stars in the sky.

The stars were scattered, and the bright moon was radiant.

It was so fast.

Unknowingly, he had stayed atop Feiyun Mountain for twenty-one years.

From eighty-five years old to one hundred and six years.

Twenty-one years of youth had passed so quickly!

The Su family's presumptuous ignorance made him feel both amused and somewhat disheartened.

The greed and selfishness of the Su family cultivators were displayed before him in full detail!

The human heart is like water.

Many people are always trying to take advantage of others.

And they never reflect.

They just keep pushing their advantage.

Others regard him as a friend.

He sees them as patsies.

Indeed, Shen Xuan acquired the Thunder Talisman inheritance from the Su family and collaborated on refining Thunder Talismans, earning a small profit.

Yet the Su family, not only from the Thunder Talisman collaboration, gained a large number of spirit stones, reaped numerous favors, and restored some of their family prestige.

It was also due to Shen Xuan's presence that Feiyun Mountain's heritage was preserved.

Otherwise, it would have long been overtaken by demon cultivators like Nangong Guang from the Blood Spirit Sect, leaving nothing unscathed.

Much like the Wu Family of Red Rock.

Shen Xuan also cultivated many Tier One Talisman Masters for the Su family.

A gentleman's deception is justifiable.

Luckily, Shen Xuan had no intention of being a gentleman.

He was originally thinking of ways to end his guard duty early and return to the sect.

The Su family's provocation provided him with a perfect excuse.

He was about to break through to the Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment.

The conditions at Rain Listening Pavilion atop Feiyun Mountain were no match for the Cyan Cloud Sect's Small Lonely Peak.

That's a Tier Three Spirit Vein!

Even though he is ninety-nine percent confident he can successfully break through the Foundation Establishment Stage.

But returning to Small Lonely Peak to use the Tier Three Spirit Vein for the breakthrough, without damaging his Dao Foundation, would be beneficial for his future cultivation.

This would also take the opportunity to challenge the Su family and leave the Cyan Yang Prefecture embroiled in a war between dao and demon.

Beside him.

Su Xue'Er had a face full of worry.

Her husband was in such discord with the Su family.

It made her somewhat anxious.

"What are you thinking about?"

"Xue'Er was wondering if husband..."

Su Xue'Er summoned her courage and still spoke out: "If husband is planning to return to the Cyan Cloud Sect!"

"Yes, that's right."

Shen Xuan nodded and said.

"In the next few days, pack up the things in Rain Listening Pavilion."

"Yes, husband."

Her voice carried a hint of sadness.

Shen Xuan chuckled inwardly.

"What, you don't want to go to the sect?"

"Ah!"

Su Xue'Er was suddenly shocked.

She seemed as if she was immobilized, staring blankly at Shen Xuan.

After a while, she finally returned to her senses.

"Husband means, Xue'Er is to follow husband back to the Cyan Cloud Sect?"

"What else?"

Shen Xuan said softly, "Of course, if you wish to stay in the Su family, that is also an option."

"No, Xue'Er will return to the sect with husband!"

Su Xue'Er said with a smile, her words full of pleasure.

She thought her husband would leave her alone atop Feiyun Mountain.

After all, she was just a concubine.

Inferior spirit root, Middle Stage of Qi Cultivation, was her limit.

As she grew older.

The dual cultivation sessions between the two also became rarer.

Su Xue'Er understood that she could no longer satisfy Shen Xuan's needs.

"Xue'Er will pack now!"

Watching Su Xue'Er bounce like a little bird, Shen Xuan shook his head and continued to rest his eyes.

Bringing Su Xue'Er along back to the Cyan Cloud Sect was already part of his plan.

Shen Xuan needed someone to help him manage various chores and affairs.

Familiarity is better than unfamiliarity.

Su Xue'Er was already adept at her tasks, familiar and understanding.

Moreover, she was utterly loyal to Shen Xuan.

Even in death, she would not betray him.

Shen Xuan rose and glanced at the picturesque scenery of Feiyun Mountain.

Slightly shaking his head.

This farewell would mean never returning again.

...

The next day.

Rain Listening Pavilion.

Tie Wenda rushed over upon receiving the communication talisman.

"Talisman Master Shen, are you really going to leave Cyan Yang Prefecture?"

"I've been in Cyan Yang Prefecture for twenty-one years and it's about time to return to the sect. I've called you over to inform you."

Shen Xuan pondered and said, "From now on, there's no need to handle things for me. Let's settle the remaining spirit medicine and talismans you have!"

Tie Wenda had been purchasing spirit medicines for Shen Xuan, gathering intelligence, and selling Thunder and Poison Talismans on his behalf.

After Shen Xuan leaves Cyan Yang Prefecture, Tie Wenda would no longer need to handle these matters.

"Hold on! Talisman Master Shen, I am willing to follow you back to the sect!"

"I am a loose cultivator, unable to enter the sect. But I can continue to work for Talisman Master Shen in the Immortal City under the sect!"

Shen Xuan looked at Tie Wenda, a bit surprised.

"Friend Tie, are you sure?"

"I am just a minor figure in the sect and can't be of much help to you."

Tie Wenda said with a smile, "Talisman Master Shen is too modest!"

"I've long planned to leave Cyan Yang Prefecture. People move to higher places!"

"Not to hide from Talisman Master Shen, I have saved up quite a few spirit stones and might attempt to bid for a small Tier Two Spirit Vein!"

Shen Xuan curiously asked, "I'll ask casually, Friend Tie, please don't take it to heart."

"Do you have blood relatives?"

Cultivators, the higher the realm cultivation, the harder it is to have offspring.

Tie Wenda is in the Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment, at least over a hundred years old.

At his current age, to further propagate descendants is quite difficult.

"What a question from Talisman Master Shen!"

Tie Wenda showed a proud smile.