Longevity: My Talents Are a Bit Abundant

The next day.

In the Cold Ice Cave, inside the Practice Room.

In the jade table stone basin, some Essence Blood of the Enflaming Demon Butterfly was placed.

On Reflective Mist Island, Shen Xuan had a fierce battle with the Enflaming Butterfly King and the Golden Armored Beetle.

He used the Endless Sword Petal Divine Power and killed hundreds of thousands of Enflaming Demon Butterflies.

Among them, more than ten were Tier Two Upper Grade demon butterflies.

"Tier Two Upper Grade fire attribute demon insects, let’s see if there’s any unexpected surprise."

The Mysterious Jade Talisman flashed with a golden light.

[Stealable Talent: Enflaming Demon Fire, Butterfly Dance Illusion Strike, Butterfly Wing Shield, Butterfly Color Change, Butterfly Wing Flight, Butterfly Powder Mist]

Shen Xuan shook his head.

Among these talent skills, only one, [Enflaming Demon Fire], caught his eye.

"Forget it, the other talent skills are irrelevant; acquiring a demon fire and enhancing the Fire Spirit Root Talent is good enough."

[Talent: Enflaming Demon Fire (4/100)]

He looked again at the Dao Rhyme, which increased by eighty points.

"Oh, this demon fire, it seems quite decent."

Shen Xuan judged the power of [Enflaming Demon Fire] based on the Dao Rhyme value change and the difficulty of talent skill acquisition.

"This [Enflaming Demon Fire], the Dao Rhyme reaches eighty percent of the [True Solar Flame]."

"With only four points at a time, the difficulty of acquiring the talent skill is considered high."

"It seems that the power of [Enflaming Demon Fire] is not to be underestimated."

Though it doesn’t match the [True Solar Flame], it exceeded his expectations.

Thinking about it, it makes sense.

The Enflaming Butterfly King wanted its millions of offspring to simultaneously unleash the Enflaming Demon Fire to burn the just-transcended Purple Yunting Tree Emperor’s body.

"So, [Enflaming Demon Fire] has an extra restraining effect on wood attribute spiritual objects?"

...

Several days later.

In the Cold Ice Cave, the Great Hall.

"True Master Xuan Yuan, please have a seat!"

Qin Yuehan said.

All the major members of Starlight Island were present.

Ding Yijin, Tie Wenda, Lin Zhongyue, and Chu Duanlang were all there.

The True Master Xuan Yuan in front of them was not his real self.

It was an incarnation of True Master Xuan Yuan.

Mysterious Trace True Master had True Master Xuan Yuan assist Shen Xuan in developing trade in the Wilderness, truly making the best use of his abilities.

True Master Xuan Yuan also had several incarnations.

Currently, there were four "True Master Xuan Yuan" walking openly: Xuan Yuan Peak, Purple Yunting Immortal City, Starlight Island, and the Tier Three Transport Spaceship.

Generally, his true self switches between Xuan Yuan Peak and the Tier Three Transport Spaceship.

"True Master Hanyue, has Senior Brother Profound Ice summoned us for an important matter?"

"True Master Xuan Yuan, please be patient; you will find out soon."

Qin Yuehan said, smiling sweetly.

"Yan’Er, please invite the husband out."

Soon, Shen Xuan and a female cultivator came out together.

Behind them were Ding Qingfeng and Shangguan Mingyue.

With the large-scale refining of the Beast Essence Pill, the roles of Ding Qingfeng and Shangguan Mingyue were significantly enhanced.

Both were non-registered disciples of Shen Xuan.

They were also supported by the Ding Family and Shangguan Family.

This time, them coming out together was to affirm their status and position.

Joining the decision-making circle of Starlight Island.

The people in the Great Hall were the core figures of Starlight Island.

Aside from Zhuang Xueqin in the permanent Purple Yunting Immortal City and Lv Zhengying left behind in the Sect, these were Shen Xuan’s main team.

"Greetings, Island Master!"

Everyone in the hall stood up and greeted with fists folded.

"No need for formalities, be seated."

Shen Xuan took a sip of the Frostbite Frigid Soul Spirit Tea.

"I have some matters to attend to outside the island soon. It might be as short as three to five months, or as long as three to four years. Some things need to be arranged in advance."

Upon hearing this, Ding Yijin and others looked serious.

Shen Xuan said to True Master Xuan Yuan, "Junior Brother Xuan Yuan, Fellow Daoists. Let me introduce, this is my good friend, Sect Tributor, and Pill Master Li Ruyi."

Everyone bowed in salute.

They had heard that a Nether Pill True Master was beside Shen Xuan, an invaluable Tier Three Pill Master.

Many alchemy tasks of the Cyan Cloud Sect were completed by this person on Shen Xuan’s behalf.

"Fellow Daoist Li, please."

Li Ruyi smiled faintly and, with a turn of his body, transformed into Shen Xuan’s likeness.

Even the aura emitted from him was seventy percent similar.

"Please keep my leaving the island a secret. Fellow Daoist Li will transform into my likeness and appear occasionally. When not appearing, it will be announced externally that I am in closed-door cultivation."

True Master Xuan Yuan nodded and said, "That is very good."

These people had all been through life and death trials.

Shen Xuan’s departure was a minor issue, with no need to deceive them.

"All matters on the island will remain as usual. True Master Hanyue will act as Island Master, assisted by Shangguan Yan’Er."

"For dealings with the demon race in the Wilderness, Junior Brother Xuan Yuan will take charge."

"Ding Yijin will manage the Immortal City, Tie Wenda will maintain security, Lin Zhongyue will be responsible for the Spirit Field and Spirit Plants, and Chu Duanlang will lead the fleet. Ding Qingfeng and Shangguan Mingyue will oversee the alchemy tasks."

Everyone rose and spoke loudly, "We will adhere to the Island Master’s instructions."

"Alright. Yuehan, for difficult matters, discuss with Junior Brother Xuan Yuan and Fellow Daoist Li."

This establishes Qin Yuehan, True Master Xuan Yuan, and Li Ruyi as the decision-making circle.

Ding Yijin and others focus on their respective duties.

"Fellow Daoist Ding, Fellow Daoist Tie, Fellow Daoist Lin, Fellow Daoist Chu, the same applies to you. For any difficult matters, report early to True Master Yuehan."

...

After delegating the matters of Starlight Island, Shen Xuan concealed his presence and quietly left Starlight Island.

When he was far away, he summoned the Silver-Horned Celestial Horse and mounted it.

Man and horse spread their wings and soared through the sky, enjoying the journey.

The higher they flew, the stronger the fierce wind.

At this height, a Foundation Establishment Cultivator can barely withstand the fierce wind’s assault.

Of course, spirit beasts are an exception.

The Silver-Horned Celestial Horse’s flesh body is far superior to that of a Foundation Establishment Cultivator.

Moreover, it has an innate talent skill to ride the wind.

"Ah, so the esteemed status of immortals still often entails having a flashy steed!"

As a mount, the Silver-Horned Celestial Horse performs admirably.

Its speed is three grades faster than a common tier two spaceship, saving effort and worry.

Shen Xuan does not need to expend divine sense control.

The Silver-Horned Celestial Horse’s majestic appearance signifies his status.

Encountering several True Masters and Demon Lords flying with artifacts along the way, they gave way from afar.

Shen Xuan’s destination was the Hundred Herbs Sect in Lu Country.

However, before heading to the Hundred Herbs Sect, Shen Xuan deliberately landed in front of Myriad Phenomena Sect’s Tengguan Immortal City.

"I wonder how Illusion Flower is doing; has she married?"

If True Master Illusion Flower found a Dao partner and got married.

Shen Xuan would not disturb her.

He still had this bit of principle.

Near Tengguan Immortal City, Shen Xuan found a Foundation Establishment disciple of Myriad Phenomena Sect.

After releasing his Golden Core aura, the disciple immediately bowed and paid respects grandly.

"No need to panic. I happened to pass by, remembered an old friend, and came specifically to ask you."

"Senior, please ask."

Upon hearing that he was only inquiring about old acquaintances, the disciples of Myriad Phenomena Sect breathed a sigh of relief.

"Is True Master Illusion Flower still employed at Tengguan Immortal City in your sect?"

"Uncle Illusion Flower is not in Tengguan Immortal City. Two years ago, she received a sect order and went to Myriad Phenomena Immortal City."

"Oh, what position does she hold?"

"Deputy City Lord of Myriad Phenomena Immortal City."

Shen Xuan nodded slightly.

"Thank you."

After saying that, he patted the Silver-Horned Celestial Horse and flew towards Myriad Phenomena Immortal City.

The disciples of Myriad Phenomena Sect watched the black dot disappear into the sky.

Suddenly remembered something, and slapped his forehead.

"So it’s him!"

He looked around.

Seeing no one noticing, he hurriedly flew away to Tengguan Immortal City.

...

"From Tengguan Immortal City to Myriad Phenomena Immortal City, Illusion Flower is promoted."

As the name implies, Myriad Phenomena Immortal City is the location of the Myriad Phenomena Sect’s mountain gate.

Like Qing Yun Immortal City of Cyan Cloud Sect.

"Currently having no matters at hand, visiting Myriad Phenomena Immortal City would be good."

With Shen Xuan’s current realm cultivation, after masking his identity, it’s nearly impossible to detect him below the Late Stage of Golden Core Realm.

Shen Xuan lowered his realm cultivation to the Late Stage of Foundation Establishment.

Still using the alias Shen Fei, he entered Myriad Phenomena Immortal City.

At the sect inn, he spent a Middle Grade Spirit Stone to inquire about True Master Illusion Flower’s recent status from the inn attendant.

"True Master Illusion Flower hasn’t formed a bond in marriage and is still single."

"It’s rumored that she disagrees with another Deputy City Lord of Myriad Phenomena Immortal City, True Master Shui Yuan."

"True Master Shui Yuan is the Direct Disciple of the Golden Core Spiritual Essence True Master in Myriad Phenomena Sect, Hu Shuihui."

"Well, never mind, these matters have nothing to do with me."

Shen Xuan came to find True Master Illusion Flower, as he had promised her, to visit when passing through Lu Country.

Actually, Shen Xuan was hoping to collaborate with Myriad Phenomena Sect using the name of Island Master Xinghui through Illusion Flower.

Now, he holds quite a few bargaining chips.

As for rekindling old flames and reigniting passion, it’s just a bonus.

The next day.

Under the name Foundation Establishment Cultivator Shen Fei, Shen Xuan sent a visiting card to True Master Illusion Flower’s residence.

In the elegantly quaint meeting hall.

True Master Illusion Flower donned a pink and purple immortal skirt, her graceful figure prominently displayed.

At this time, she looked at the visiting card in her hand, her gaze resting on the signature.

"Shen Fei?"

True Master Illusion Flower slightly opened her cherry lips, softly reciting the name which was both familiar and unfamiliar.

In the blink of an eye, ten plus years had passed.

The romantic past, like a spring dream, left no trace.

"Is it that scoundrel?"

"He has indeed made a significant name for himself, fighting against the Late Stage Golden Core cultivator of True Intent Sect in rage for beauty."

"Double cultivation with others, well again, why seek me out?"

Though she spoke like this.

In True Master Illusion Flower’s heart, it still jumped like a startled deer.

Regardless, this person is one of the sect prodigies in Song Country.

If in Myriad Phenomena Sect, he would surely be a candidate for Nascent Soul Formation.

"Let’s see what you’re up to."

True Master Illusion Flower thought inwardly.

"Please let Fellow Daoist Shen in."

Soon, a Foundation Establishment late-stage cultivator with ordinary looks walked into the reception hall under the guidance of a maid.

"Shen Fei greets True Master Illusion Flower."

Though saying so, Shen Xuan did not salute at all.

He casually found a chair and sat before True Master Illusion Flower, gazing at the unchanged pretty face.

True Master Illusion Flower’s eyes flickered, with an ambiguous smile, repeatedly examining.

She is at the Fake Pill Realm, her Divine Sense cannot see through Shen Xuan’s disguise.

However, Shen Xuan’s actions.

Combined with a woman’s intuition made her certain that this person was indeed that scoundrel.​

True Master Illusion Flower was certain but did not reveal it.

Thoughts turned in her mind, and True Master Illusion Flower smiled sweetly: "Fellow Daoist Shen, there’s no need for courtesy."

She took out a pot of spirit wine and filled two glasses.

"This is the Hundred Flowers Drunk, brewed personally by Illusion Flower. Would Fellow Daoist Shen like to taste it?"

Shen Xuan, with the skill of Smell and Taste, knew that the Hundred Flowers Drunk contained aphrodisiacs.

"I can drink but not here."

True Master Illusion Flower’s eyes flickered: "Where does Fellow Daoist Shen want to drink?"

"Naturally, in your inner chamber."

...

In the fragrant chamber, red curtains floated gently, filled with sweet and enticing exotic fragrance.

Only True Master Illusion Flower and Shen Xuan were there.

True Master Illusion Flower held a glass of spirit wine in each hand.

One cup by her lips.

One cup in front of Shen Xuan.

Shen Xuan smiled slightly.

True Master Illusion Flower’s eyes were alluring, captivating.

The two shared a tacit understanding.

"Illusion Flower, you should reconsider."

Shen Xuan took the glass.

"Reconsider what? The famous True Master Profound Ice does not even dare to drink my glass of spirit wine?"

True Master Illusion Flower said angrily.

Her chest heaving.

Clearly, she was somewhat displeased.

"Years apart, you have grown bold."

Shen Xuan said no more and downed the spirit wine in one gulp.

"Any more?"

He, having cultivated a Primordial Ice Spirit Body, was already Immune to Poison.

Such mere spirit wine, Shen Xuan would only want more.

True Master Illusion Flower spoke in annoyance: "If you have the nerve, then drink the whole pot of spirit wine."

Shen Xuan opened his mouth and inhaled.

The Hundred Flowers Drunk spirit wine in the pot formed a silver water column and was entirely absorbed into his stomach.

"The wine is ordinary."

Shen Xuan then flickered in movement, coming before True Master Illusion Flower, reaching out to hold her waist.

True Master Illusion Flower’s face changed with flower-like alarm: "What are you going to do!"

Shen Xuan reached out and slapped her firm posterior.

"Be quiet, don’t make noise!"

True Master Illusion Flower’s cheeks tinged with blush, her body softened.

"You scoundrel, only know how to bully me..."

"Mmm..."

Before the words were finished, something blocked them.

The robe loosened, ivory skin revealed, infinitely radiant springtime.