Longevity: My Talents Are a Bit Abundant

It turns out, the Three-tailed Tabby Cat was overthinking.

Seeing Shen Xuan casually take out seven Tier Two Spirit Fish, the Three-tailed Tabby Cat felt so aggrieved that it wanted to cry.

"Sorry. These years I’ve been busy cultivating and rarely go out to hunt Water Demons."

"Moreover, there aren’t many Tier Two Water Demons near Starlight Island."

Shen Xuan explained briefly.

The Three-tailed Tabby Cat isn’t wicked, and it has some use for him.

"Alright. True Master Shen, I forgive you this time. Next time, make sure to bring more Spirit Fish!"

Under the warning gaze of the Howling Moon Fox, the Three-tailed Tabby Cat pretended to be generous.

"I won’t take your Spirit Fish for free."

She took out a handful of Spirit Tea leaves.

"True Master Shen, this is Flowing Frost Cold Soul Spirit Tea, a specialty Spirit Tea from Flowing Frost Snow Mountain, containing pure Ice Spiritual Power, very beneficial for Ice Cultivators."

Shen Xuan’s eyes lit up.

This Flowing Frost Cold Soul Spirit Tea has Spiritual Qi that turns into mist, Tao patterns naturally forming, even if it’s not Tier Three, it’s not far off.

It’s also Ice Attribute Spirit Tea.

Shen Xuan’s Divine Sense scanned it, his Divine Soul danced, and his mind was clear, faintly sensing a realization of the Dao.

To him, the Flowing Frost Cold Soul Tea has the effect of nourishing the Divine Soul and enhancing comprehension.

"Good tea!"

Shen Xuan sincerely praised.

"Just this little?"

"It’s quite a lot!"

The Three-tailed Tabby Cat argued, "I’ve been to Flowing Frost Snow Mountain over ten times, and only harvested this little. That Wolf Demon, when he saw me, went crazy as if he wanted to fight me to the death!"

Shen Xuan found it amusing.

Turns out, it was stolen again.

Thinking about it, it seemed reasonable.

The Three-tailed Tabby Cat is not productive, has no special talents besides Smell and Taste, and is skilled at hunting.

There aren’t any High Tier Spirit Plants in its territory.

Without stealing, could you expect it to grow them itself?

"This Flowing Frost Cold Soul Spirit Tea has some use for me."

Shen Xuan said frankly.

"Fellow Daoist Howling Moon, are you acquainted with that Wolf King? "

The Howling Moon Fox glared at the Three-tailed Tabby Cat.

"Although not very familiar, we can still exchange a few words."

"Fellow Daoist Howling Moon, could you introduce me, Shen, wants to trade for Flowing Frost Cold Soul Spirit Tea with him."

The Howling Moon Fox asked, "True Master Shen, what will you use to trade?"

The Demon Race cultivation differs from the Human Race.

At the beginning of their cultivation, they mostly devour other demon beasts’ flesh.

They follow the jungle law of survival of the fittest.

Once successful in cultivation, they absorb the essence of the sun and moon, the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi, competing for Heavenly and Earthly Treasures, purifying their bloodline, and awakening Innate Divine Power.

At the level of Tier Three Demon King, equivalent to Human Race Core Formation True Masters.

Each occupies a piece of Tier Three Spiritual Land.

The demand for Spirit Stones is not much.

Shen Xuan smiled slightly.

Yansong’s sects have ceased fighting in both countries.

If nothing unexpected happens, he plans to cultivate for many years on Starlight Island.

Relying solely on Starlight Island’s production cannot support his cultivation consumption.

Moreover, Shen Xuan doesn’t intend to exploit the cultivators and mortals on Starlight Island.

In his view, for a force to become strong, it must have a continuous input of cultivation resources.

Small-scale farming can only make ends meet.

To utilize Starlight Island’s talents, engage in processing, and foreign trade to earn high profits, that is the right path.

Compared to hunting demon beasts, not only is it less risky, but it can also last longer.

In the Wilderness, there are numerous Heavenly and Earthly Treasures, a variety of rare resources.

The Demon Race itself lacks the corresponding professional talents, letting them go to waste.

While the Human Race doesn’t trust the Demon Race, they won’t risk themselves.

Shen Xuan had thought about it long ago.

Demon beasts equally need various Spirit Pills.

Such as Tier One Spirit Opening Pill for awakening intelligence, Tier Two Beast Essence Pill for enhancing cultivation, Tier Three Spirit Transformation Pill for Demon Core condensation, Blood Tempering Pill for blood purification, Barrier-Breaking Pill for small realm breakthroughs.

Demon Race Alchemists are rare, these Demon Beast Spirit Pills are extremely expensive.

Shen Xuan calculated.

If he purchases the corresponding herbs, with him and Li Ruyi refining them.

One portion of herbs only needs to produce one Beast Spirit Pill to break even.

Profits start at double.

Moreover, after refining, there’s no worry about sales.

For instance, the Blood Tempering Pill that purifies blood, usable by all Tier Three Demon Kings.

These Demon Kings are exceptionally strong, far surpassing Human Race cultivators.

Dan toxicity and such, don’t need to worry about them.

Shen Xuan said with a smile: "Fellow Daoist Howling Moon, could you invite Fellow Daoist Red Flame for a gathering?"

In this nearby area, Red Flame Tiger is the undisputed leader among the Demon Kings.

He has impressive bloodline talent.

Over ten years ago, Red Flame Tiger had a solo match with Medicine God Valley’s Golden Core True Master, ending in a draw.

Successfully stopped Medicine God Valley’s pioneering team from advancing.

This spread his fame far and wide.

"Alright."

The Howling Moon Fox sent out a Communication Talisman.

"By the way, Fellow Daoist Howling Moon, how many Moon Spirit Pearls do you still have?"

"Twenty-six pieces. The six pieces I owed you were given to the Bai Family ancestor years ago."

"I know."

Shen Xuan asked, "I am willing to trade Blood Tempering Pills with you, how about that?"

The Howling Moon Fox and the Three-tailed Tabby Cat’s eyes both lit up.

"True Master Shen, do you have Blood Tempering Pills?"

"Not now. But will have them in the future."

Shen Xuan said with a smile.

"Two Blood Tempering Pills for twenty-six Moon Spirit Pearls in your hand."

He took out the Spiritual Artifact Binding Immortal Rope, mainly refined from the Flood Dragon’s tendons.

"I’ll use this Binding Immortal Rope as collateral."

The Howling Moon Fox took the Binding Immortal Rope and glanced at the Three-tailed Tabby Cat.

"No need for collateral, just exchange for this."

Shen Xuan thought for a moment, then said, "No. This Binding Immortal Rope is extraordinary."

He pointed with his finger: "Swift!"

The Binding Immortal Rope, as if it had life, suddenly leaped up, flying towards the Three-tailed Tabby Cat.

The Three-tailed Tabby Cat was shocked, its figure transformed into a purple light, fleeing in escape.

However, it was entangled in mid-air by the Binding Immortal Rope, securely bound, and fell to the ground.

The Three-tailed Tabby Cat changed its form, reducing in size drastically.

However, the Binding Immortal Rope also shrank, tightly wrapping her.

The Three-tailed Tabby Cat tried to grow larger again, but it was impossible.

The Immortal Binding Rope tightened more and more, quickly sealing her Spiritual Power.

"Meow!"

The Three-tailed Tabby Cat looked at Shen Xuan with grievance.

"Withdraw!"

The Immortal Binding Rope released the Three-tailed Tabby Cat and flew to the Howling Moon Fox.

"This is made from Flood Dragon tendons. After the Howling Moon Fellow Daoist refines it, you can also use it."

The eyes of the Howling Moon Fox sparkled.

Clearly, she was tempted by the Immortal Binding Rope.

The Howling Moon Fox was already a rare Array Master among the Demon Race.

Having such a binding Spiritual Artifact at hand was like adding wings to a tiger, significantly enhancing combat power.

"True Master Shen, for how many Moon Spirit Pearls do you want to exchange it?"

"We’ve known each other for many years. How about this, I’ll take a loss and exchange it for thirty-six Moon Spirit Pearls!"

"Alright!"

The Howling Moon Fox took out twenty-six Moon Spirit Pearls, with the remaining owed for later.

Anyway, for her, spending a few years and effort could refine them.

"Is there more? Three-tail wants one too!"

Shen Xuan pondered and said, "I have two more Flood Dragon tendons that can be refined into two Immortal Binding Ropes. However, their power will certainly not match this one."

"It’s okay! A bit less is fine! Three-tail doesn’t mind!"

Shen Xuan nodded.

Then, he asked Three-tailed Tabby Cat a question she couldn’t answer.

"Three-tail Fellow Daoist, what treasure do you intend to trade?"

"Ah!"

It was only then that the Three-tailed Tabby Cat realized a terrible truth.

She had no trade chips to offer.

She couldn’t possibly have Shen Xuan give it to her for free.

This was a Spiritual Artifact.

No matter how good the relationship, like she was with the Howling Moon Fox, it couldn’t be given for free.

Shen Xuan did not press her.

"How about this. I’ll ask my senior brother to refine another Immortal Binding Rope after I return, and bring it for you next time."

"As for the trade treasure, try to figure it out, Three-tail Fellow Daoist."

The Three-tailed Tabby Cat quickly nodded, "Good! It’s settled then. Three-tail will definitely present a corresponding treasure!"

She had just suffered from the Immortal Binding Rope and was determined to obtain one as a trump card.

After a brief chat.

Soon, the Red Flame Tiger arrived.

He knew Shen Xuan’s title as True Master Profound Ice, and treated him with great courtesy.

After one person and one tiger exchanged greetings.

The Red Flame Tiger said, "True Master Shen, I heard from Fellow Daoist Howling Moon that you wish to trade with our Demon Race?"

"Exactly!"

Shen Xuan directly presented his plan: "I can refine Spirit Opening Pills, Beast Essence Pills, Spirit Transformation Pills, Blood Tempering Pills, Barrier-Breaking Pills."

Upon hearing this, the Red Flame Tiger was quite tempted.

Low Tier Spirit Pills were worth mentioning.

But the Blood Tempering Pills and Barrier-Breaking Pills were very useful to him now, the more the better.

"True Master Shen, what do you need us to provide?"

Shen Xuan smiled and said, "To refine Spirit Pills, various spirit medicines are needed."

"As long as they’re Tier Three Spirit Medicines, they can be traded."

The Red Flame Tiger begrudgingly asked, "Only need Tier Three Spirit Medicines?"

The Wilderness area was vast, containing many Heavenly and Earthly Treasures.

Including various spirit medicines and mineral veins.

Mining required too many people and is high in danger, so Shen Xuan was temporarily not considering it.

"Tier Two Spirit Medicines would also work. But only for trading Beast Essence Pills."

Shen Xuan’s goal wasn’t just Alchemy.

These Demon Beast Spirit Pills weren’t of much use to him.

The key was the Heavenly and Earthly Treasures guarded by Demon Kings in the Wilderness.

Like the Flowing Frost Cold Spirit Tea guarded by the Flowing Frost Snow Wolf, which was quite nice.

It was heard in the territory of the Red Flame Tiger there was a Fire Qilin Tree.

The Qilin Fruits it produced contained pure Fire Yuan, greatly benefiting the formation of a Fire Attribute Spirit Body.

Such rare Spiritual Objects, the more powerful Demon Kings had a few.

The Red Flame Tiger fell into deep thought.

After a while, he still looked towards the Howling Moon Fox.

This confirmed Shen Xuan’s suspicion.

The Howling Moon Fox was not the strongest in this area.

But the most intelligent.

When the Demon Kings encountered problems, they first sought her opinion.

"True Master Shen, we can trade, but you can’t lowball us!"

"Our Demon Race treasures are hard to come by."

The Howling Moon Fox said solemnly.

Shen Xuan laughed, "You set the price, I counter it. Fair trade. If the price is unsuitable, no need to trade, no need to force it."

"How can I, a Human Race Cultivator, dare to run wild in your Demon Race territory?"

The Howling Moon Fox stared at Shen Xuan for a moment.

Only then did she slowly nod.

"Red Flame, I can negotiate the price for you with True Master Shen."

The Red Flame Tiger immediately agreed: "Alright. I’ll follow Howling Moon’s lead."

Shen Xuan then took out a large stack of Tier Three Talismans.

These were the Ice Technique Talismans he made while practicing with the Profound Ice Treasure Talisman

Tier Three Middle Grade Ice Talismans.

Forget selling them in Demon territory.

Even in Song Country, they are strictly forbidden from being sold externally.

"Are all these Tier Three Middle Grade Ice Talismans?"

When the Howling Moon Fox saw them, her fox face slightly moved, eyes glinting.

"Ice Technique Flying Sword Talisman. I’ll give you one to see."

Just as he finished speaking.

The Three-tailed Tabby Cat hid behind the Howling Moon Fox.

Shen Xuan found it amusing.

"Don’t worry, I won’t shoot it at you. This talisman has formidable power."

Tier Three Middle Grade Ice Talismans, all made from Tier Three Spirit Branches.

Shen Xuan kept a dozen high-quality Ice Technique Flying Sword Talismans as trump cards.

The remaining thirty plus were all taken out.

One person and three demons went outside the Cave Mansion.

Shen Xuan activated his Spiritual Power, and the Ice Technique Flying Sword Talisman flashed Spiritual Light.

An Ice Technique Flying Sword shot out, hitting a boulder a hundred feet away.

With a "whoosh" sound.

The Ice Technique Flying Sword embedded itself in the boulder.

A few moments later.

The boulder was covered with a thick layer of Profound Ice, exuding a chilling aura.