Longevity: My Talents Are a Bit Abundant

Shen Xuan did not answer on the spot.

Instead, he persuaded True Master Xuan Ku, True Master Chishu, and True Master Ling You to drink first.

"Fellow Daoist Xuan Ku, it’s rare for you to visit our Starlight Island, so please have a few more cups of spirit wine. True Friend Chishu, Fellow Daoist Ling You, you are frequent guests, please don’t be courteous."

Then, he called over Qin Yuehan.

"This is my junior sister, True Master Hanyue."

Qin Yuehan was gentle as water, serene and elegant.

Everyone could see it clearly.

When Qin Yuehan looked at Shen Xuan, her eyes were filled with a fascinated glow.

In the Cultivation Realm, strength was respected after all.

Female cultivators usually admired strong people.

Even though Qin Yuehan and Shen Xuan referred to each other as senior brother and junior sister.

Anyone could see that their relationship was not ordinary.

With Shen Xuan’s status as an Ice Technique Golden Core, it was normal for Qin Yuehan to be willing to live with him without any official status.

That night.

After the banquet dispersed, Shen Xuan let True Master Wei Chen accompany True Master Chishu and Ling You Daoist in the reception hall.

He, along with True Master Xuan Ku and Celestial Wind True Master, entered a secret chamber.

The fewer people there were, the more important the matter was.

From the very beginning, Shen Xuan’s intention was not on the wine.

He did not take Zheng Jinrui seriously at all.

The matter was blown up, inviting a magical combat duel, with ulterior motives.

"Brother Xuan Ku, I can return the Vajra Ring to the Zheng Family."

"However, I need the Essence Blood and reverse scale of a Tier Three Divine Dragon Descendant Demon Core."

Shen Xuan directly named his price.

This was his true purpose.

Otherwise, why risk Starlight Island and a magical combat duel with Zheng Jinrui?

After all the effort, to offend two major families of the Profound Celestial Sect.

If it were just for a Vajra Ring, it would not be worthwhile.

Shen Xuan smiled and said, "I heard that your sect’s treasury holds rare Silver Light Cold Flood Dragon materials. I am willing to trade for its demon pill, essence blood, and reverse scale."

Silver Light Cold Flood Dragon was a variant demon beast with a trace of Ice Flood Dragon bloodline.

It was said that these Silver Light Cold Flood Dragon materials were acquired by a Nascent Soul True Monarch of the Profound Celestial Sect during a journey.

Exceedingly rare, they could be considered the treasure of the Profound Celestial Sect.

Only then did True Master Xuan Ku understand Shen Xuan’s intention.

If it weren’t for Zheng Jinrui’s failure in the magical combat invitation and losing the Vajra Ring.

He certainly would not have considered this matter.

True Master Xuan Ku pondered for a long time and slowly said, "The Silver Light Cold Flood Dragon materials were bestowed by the great elder, and they are of significant value to the Profound Celestial Sect, not something that can be casually traded."

Shen Xuan anticipated this and took out three jade boxes.

The jade table radiated with splendor, presenting three treasures before True Master Xuan Ku.

A Tier Three Demon King Drilling Earth Dragon demon core emitting an earthy spiritual light.

A pair of sharp gleaming fangs from a Tier Three Demon King Devouring Gold Beast.

And a Vajra Ring still bearing Zheng Jinrui’s Divine Soul Brand.

"Brother Xuan Ku, I propose using the Vajra Ring, Drilling Earth Dragon Demon Core, and Devouring Gold Beast fangs, these three treasures, to trade for your sect’s Silver Light Cold Flood Dragon’s demon core, essence blood, and reverse scale. The value is equivalent."

True Master Xuan Ku’s gaze swept over the three treasures, deep in thought.

Shen Xuan wasn’t wrong.

The three treasures he presented were indeed equivalent in value to the Silver Light Cold Flood Dragon’s demon core, essence blood, and reverse scale.

Perhaps even slightly higher.

However, the most valuable of his three treasures, the Vajra Ring, was seized from Zheng Jinrui.

At this point, Celestial Wind True Master spoke: "Brother Xuan Ku, it’s better to resolve enmities than keep them. The Zheng Family of Jinlan Mountain has long been in decline, losing this ancestral Vajra Ring would make things difficult for them, and it would not look good for True Monarch Jin Hua."

Though True Monarch Jin Hua has over a dozen descendant families.

The Zheng Family of Jinlan Mountain is ultimately his direct lineage.

True Master Xuan Ku thought for a long time before slowly nodding.

"I need to report this to the Sect Leader Brother before proceeding with the trade."

"Of course."

True Master Xuan Ku wrote a secret letter and handed it to True Master Chishu and Ling You Daoist.

In the following days, Shen Xuan accompanied Celestial Wind True Master and True Master Xuan Ku on a tour of Starlight Island.

The three of them discussed and debated amidst the mountain peaks and sea clouds.

Celestial Wind True Master and True Master Xuan Ku were both seasoned Golden Cores.

Their attainments in the Wind Technique and Fire Technique were profound.

Their exchange with Shen Xuan was mutually enriching.

Of course, Shen Xuan also shared his insights on the Ice Technique.

Which equally left Celestial Wind True Master and True Master Xuan Ku amazed.

"Fellow Daoist Celestial Wind, your junior brother Profound Ice possesses extraordinary talent and insight. His future achievements are sure to surpass ours!"

True Master Xuan Ku remarked with deep sentiment.

Celestial Wind True Master chuckled and said, "Not at all! Brother Xuan Ku overpraises! Junior Brother Profound Ice still needs to temper his character."

Shen Xuan modestly said, "My character is indeed impatient and prone to troubles due to my intense sense of justice, indeed needing more tempering."

Several days later.

True Master Chishu and Ling You Daoist visited again.

Bringing with them a handwritten letter from the Sect Leader of the Profound Celestial Sect.

Also, three sealed jade boxes.

True Master Xuan Ku received them, scanned the letter with his Divine Sense, then nodded slightly to Shen Xuan.

Inside the Cold Ice Cave, in the secret chamber.

There were still only Shen Xuan, Celestial Wind True Master, and True Master Xuan Ku.

True Master Xuan Ku straightforwardly said that the Sect Leader Brother had agreed to the trade.

He opened the three sealed jade boxes.

Instantly, cold air overflowed, and silver light radiated.

A dazzling silver flood dragon pill released demon power, forming an Ice Flood Dragon phantom.

In a gourd-shaped Spatial Magical Treasure, essence blood sealed within was a red hue with silver thread, exuding an icy chill.

A palm-sized white reverse scale shimmered with a cold glow.

These were precisely the Silver Light Cold Flood Dragon demon core, essence blood, and reverse scale Shen Xuan required.

Shen Xuan’s Divine Sense swept over them, bringing him waves of joy in his Divine Soul.

He pushed the Vajra Ring, Drilling Earth Dragon Inner Core, and Devouring Gold Beast fangs forward.

Then, he carefully stored away the three jade boxes.

The trade was complete.

Once True Master Xuan Ku had stored away the treasures.

Shen Xuan smiled and said, "Profound Ice, there are still some Spiritual Objects left. Can you trade similar Divine Dragon descendant materials from your Sect?"

As soon as he finished speaking, the Jade Table sparkled with Spiritual Light.

An elegant, flowing cyan jade Ruyi.

A strangely shaped, cold-gleaming black flying hook.

These two Spiritual Artifacts were collected by Wan Meng Demon Lord from Liang Country and traded to him.

Then, more than ten Medicine Bottles appeared on the Jade Table, with a fragrant aroma.

"These are Life-Extending Pills, thirteen bottles in total, with three pills per bottle."

Shen Xuan paused for a moment and added, "These three bottles contain high-quality Rejuvenation Pills."

Upon hearing this, True Master Xuan Ku’s face slightly moved.

So many Life-Extending Pills, with nine of them being high-quality.

Some medium-sized sects don’t have as many valuable treasures in their storerooms as Shen Xuan alone.

Celestial Wind True Master was also slightly startled.

He didn’t expect Shen Xuan could actually refine high-quality Rejuvenation Pills.

However, True Master Xuan Ku quickly returned to his usual bitter expression.

He looked at Shen Xuan meaningfully and slowly shook his head.

"Fellow Daoist Profound Ice, it’s not that Xuan Ku is unwilling. This time, you used the Vajra Circle as a guise to trade away the Silver Light Cold Flood Dragon Demon Pill Essence Blood Reverse Scale."

"Many senior brothers within the Sect have opinions about you. The Sect Leader suppressed the opposition but won’t trade with you again."

"This time, it was an exception. True Master Profound Ice, take heed and don’t try to plot against the Profound Celestial Sect again."

True Master Xuan Ku sighed and said.

In their view, Shen Xuan infuriated Zheng Jinrui, and the appointment for Magical Combat was clearly a trap.

Zheng Jinrui had no hope of winning at all.

True Master Xuan Ku even advised Patriarch Zheng and Zheng Jinrui.

But these two were blinded by the interests of Starlight Island, losing their rationality.

Thus, Shen Xuan easily plotted against them and took away their ancestral Vajra Circle.

Then used the Vajra Circle as bait to cheaply trade away the Silver Light Cold Flood Dragon Demon Pill Essence Blood Reverse Scale.

Now, True Master Xuan Ku and these old foxes’ hearts are as clear as a mirror.

They know Shen Xuan was plotting from the start to get the Silver Light Cold Flood Dragon Demon Pill Essence Blood Reverse Scale from the Profound Celestial Sect.

Tricked once, suffered a silent loss, how could they trade with him again?

The Profound Celestial Sect’s relationship with the other six sects of Song Country is complex.

They want to cultivate people close to the Profound Celestial Sect among the six sects.

Yet they don’t want to lose control and let the six sects grow too big.

Shen Xuan laughed lightly.

"Dao Brother Xuan Ku, you speak too harshly."

"I never provoke trouble. However, I’m not afraid of trouble either."

"Zheng Jinrui came to me himself. The origin of the matter, everyone knows."

"For the sake of the Profound Celestial Sect, I’ve already shown mercy."

True Master Xuan Ku said no more, shook his head, sighed, and left quietly with True Master Chishu and Ling You Daoist.

...

Celestial Wind True Master stayed on Starlight Island for two more days.

He told Shen Xuan about an explosive news.

"Among the seven sects of Song Country, Medicine God Valley shows signs of instability, about to reach an agreement with the Yan Country sects and move within Yan Country’s borders."

"How could this be?"

Shen Xuan was greatly shocked.

Originally, the seven sects of Song Country were quite strained against the five sects of Yan Country.

If Medicine God Valley defected, the strength of Song Country’s sects would be weakened, making them even less of a match against the Yan Country sects.

"The Supreme Elder of Medicine God Valley, Nascent Soul Cultivator Medicine God True Monarch, has been using Spirit Pills to extend his lifespan."

"Even so, Medicine God True Monarch’s lifespan is almost up, it’s only a matter of a few years."

Hearing Celestial Wind True Master say this, Shen Xuan suddenly understood.

Without the protection of a Nascent Soul True Monarch, Medicine God Valley’s status will undoubtedly decline a rank.

Originally, Medicine God Valley was already dissatisfied with sects like the Profound Celestial Sect, Golden Sun Sect, and Cyan Cloud Sect.

In previous years, these sects joined forces to independently conduct Large Furnace Refining, eating into Medicine God Valley’s interests.

During the war between the sects of Yan and Song countries.

Profound Celestial Sect and Golden Sun Sect were too busy to help much for Medicine God Valley.

Medicine God Valley was besieged by Danxia Sect for many years and had long harbored resentment.

Shen Xuan asked, "What about Medicine God True Monarch, what’s his attitude?"

Nascent Soul Cultivators are the highest combat power and also the highest authority of the sect.

"Medicine God True Monarch actually came from Yan Country’s Danxia Sect."

Celestial Wind True Master said calmly.

Shen Xuan smiled wryly, "Is this homecoming like fallen leaves returning to their roots?"

The sect wars between Yan and Song countries have developed to this extent.

Even Nascent Soul True Monarchs have betrayed.

This made Shen Xuan feel increasingly uneasy.

"Will Purple Maple True Monarch and Jin Hua True Monarch of Profound Celestial Sect, and Grand Virtuous True Monarch and Major Fire True Monarch of Golden Sun Sect just sit idly by?"

"What else can they do?"

Celestial Wind True Master glanced at Shen Xuan.

"In the sect wars between Yan and Song countries, True Monarchs have never stepped in. Our sect nation has nine Nascent Soul True Monarchs, while their Yan Country has not fewer than thirteen True Monarchs."

Shen Xuan sighed.

This is the rule of the Cultivation Realm.

The one with the bigger fist is right.

He just wants to stay hidden on Starlight Island and practice quietly.

As long as the sects of Song Country don’t fall, he can rest easy.

Now, it seems he was too optimistic.

Once Danxia Sect establishes its foothold in Song Country, replacing Medicine God Valley, it will be even harder for Song Country’s six sects.

If the Yan Country sects have the upper hand and continue to expand the war, it will be difficult for him to remain unaffected.

Celestial Wind True Master consoled, "Fellow Junior Brother Profound Ice need not worry too much. Usually, the core territories of various major sects can still be protected."

This is the tacit mutual understanding between the sects of Yan and Song countries.

Cyan Cloud Sect has built five Immortal Cities just to ensure the security of their core territories.

As long as the Nascent Soul True Monarchs of the six sects of Song Country are alive.

The sects of Yan Country will restrain themselves.

At this moment, Shen Xuan suddenly realized.

The Yan Country sect cultivators’ military has besieged the other six sects to create conditions for Danxia Sect and Medicine God Valley negotiations, to receive and extinguish their territory.

"What about the Demon Sect of Liang Country, are they still watching from the sidelines?"