Longevity: My Talents Are a Bit Abundant

Magic Eye accepted the Blood Demon Pill, smiling even more obsequiously.

"Please speak, True Master Shen."

"Did someone spend a fortune to hire assassins from the Shadow Assassin Guild to kill me? Is this true?"

Magic Eye was stunned for a moment.

"True Master Shen, you received the news too?"

"Tell me what you know."

One incense stick’s time later, Shen Xuan, with a grim face, put Magic Eye into a restrictive Jade Box.

The Thousand-Eyes Demon Lord had informed him that the Shadow Assassin Guild indeed wanted to assassinate him.

This matter was not a secret in the intelligence circles of Liang Country.

Even the commissioner could be guessed.

It’s the Danxia Sect.

High-tier assassins executing tasks for the Shadow Assassin Guild are often temporarily hired.

Liang Country’s True Pill Demon Lords are one of their biggest sources.

Such things are quite normal.

The True Pill Demon Lords of Liang Country’s Demon Sect are mostly insidious and profit-driven.

However, Thousand-Eyes Demon Lord said that when it came to dealing with True Master Profound Ice, most of Liang Country’s True Pill Demon Lords declined.

"Shadow Assassin Guild? Assassin organization? Quite amusing!"

Shen Xuan sneered coldly.

He didn’t think Shadow Assassin Guild could dispatch a Nascent Soul True Monarch or a Demon Infant Patriarch.

Other than that, he feared no other True Master or Demon Lord.

Even if he couldn’t win, he was quite confident he could escape safely.

"Next, I will return to Starlight Island to focus on cultivation."

"Only by being strong enough can I avoid being oppressed by others!"

"There’s no one to shield me from the wind and rain; I can only cut through thorns, walking alone!"

...

One month later.

Shen Xuan received a message from the Purple Yunting Tree Emperor.

He sped to Yingxia Island and took Yun Chixin away.

"Thank you, Tree Emperor Senior!"

Yun Chixin was full of gratitude, bending in a deep bow to the Purple Yunting Tree Emperor.

At that time, she was still at Foundation Establishment Perfection.

However, all her hidden injuries had healed.

Her Dao Foundation Spirit Sea, meridians, organs, bones, and muscles were even stronger than at her peak before.

Shen Xuan scanned her with his Divine Sense, nodding secretly.

After achieving Demon Emperor status, the infusion of Spiritual Qi from the Purple Yunting Tree Emperor became more significant.

This way, the chance of Yun Chixin condensing a Fake Pill again was quite high.

Approximately seventy percent.

After expressing gratitude, Shen Xuan took Yun Chixin back to Purple Yunting Immortal City.

"Junior Sister Yun, I have other matters. You should return to the sect with the Sect’s Spaceship."

Shen Xuan instructed a few words and handed her over to Zhuang Xueqin.

The Shadow Assassin Guild wouldn’t dare openly attack the Cyan Cloud Sect’s Tier Three spaceship.

...

Several days later.

The City Lord’s mansion.

The Scarlet Flame Tiger held a banquet.

Earth Bear, Howling Moon Fox, Flying Cloud Leopard, Frost Snow Wolf, and Three-Tailed Tabby Cat, all five Demon Kings were present.

On the Human Race cultivators’ side, Shen Xuan, True Master Xuan Yuan, Zhuo Qingning, and Zhuang Xueqin arrived together.

After drinking and feasting.

The six demons and four humans went to a secret chamber for a small trade meeting.

Among the Human Race cultivators, Shen Xuan was the respected leader.

Of the six Demon Kings, Scarlet Flame Tiger and Earth Bear were Golden Core level.

But Howling Moon Fox was the one in the center.

Clearly, when the Demon Race conducted transactions, it was Howling Moon Fox who led the negotiations and determined prices.

Three-Tailed Tabby Cat took out a feather from a Divine Bird King: "This Divine Bird King Feather has a remarkable origin, likely from a Three-Winged Thunder Bird, comparable to a True Master’s Spiritual Artifact..."

This feather was two meters long, emitting faint azure thunder arcs of light.

"I will exchange it for a Dragon Binding Rope like that of Howling Moon Fox’s, just one..."

The Demon Kings and True Masters present all looked at Three-Tailed Tabby Cat as if watching a joke.

Exchanging an unknown Divine Bird King Feather for a Dragon Binding Rope, a Spiritual Artifact like that, only Three-Tailed Tabby Cat had the audacity to say.

"Friend Three-Tails, while this Divine Bird King Feather is good, the Dragon Binding Rope, a Spiritual Artifact, is mainly crafted from Tier Three Flood Dragon tendons. Even we True Masters don’t have the financial ability to afford it."

"How about exchanging for Spirit Stones instead?"

Zhuo Qingning said with a smile.

The disregard for the value of your item was obvious on his face.

"No, I only exchange for the Dragon Binding Rope!"

Three-Tailed Tabby Cat didn’t even look at Zhuo Qingning, gazing pitifully at Shen Xuan.

Shen Xuan expressionlessly received the Divine Bird King Feather and took out a Dragon Binding Rope refined from Demon Flood Dragon tendons, throwing it before Three-Tailed Tabby Cat.

The other Demon Kings and True Masters were all astonished.

"Friend Three-Tails didn’t lie; this Divine Bird King Feather must surely belong to a Thunder Attribute Divine Bird King."

Shen Xuan realized that the source Thunder Spiritual Power contained within the Divine Bird King Feather was extraordinary.

The Three-Winged Thunder Bird is a descendant of the Divine Bird Phoenix, extremely rare in the Wilderness.

Whether this Divine Bird King Feather is from a Three-Winged Thunder Bird is unknown.

Moreover, Shen Xuan had previously promised Three-Tailed Tabby Cat.

Among the six Demon Kings, Three-Tailed Tabby Cat was the easiest to win over.

Also, the one with the best relationship with him.

In fact, in terms of influence in the Demon Race, Howling Moon Fox clearly had more power.

But, Howling Moon Fox was too wise.

Not as easy to deal with as Three-Tailed Tabby Cat.

"Alright, it’s my turn next."

Frost Snow Wolf stood up and took out two jars of tea leaves.

"Freshly picked Frost Spirit Tea, two pounds of Spirit Tea for one Barrier-Breaking Pill."

Frost Snow Wolf looked at Shen Xuan.

Evidently, he believed Shen Xuan was the most generous among these Human Race cultivators.

Zhuo Qingning, as the President of the United Commerce Association, could only wait for Shen Xuan to speak before bidding.

"Friend Frost, we are old acquaintances."

"Frankly, your two pounds of Frost Spirit Tea can only exchange for one Blood Tempering Pill, not a Barrier-Breaking Pill."

The Barrier-Breaking Pill is a Demon Beast Spirit Pill for breaking through small realms.

Like Human Race Spirit Pills, its price is much higher than ordinary Spirit Pills.

Previously, Shen Xuan exchanged two Ice Technique Flying Sword talismans for two pounds of Frost Spirit Tea.

After drinking, he found that this Ice Spirit Tea greatly benefited his cultivation of Ice Technique.

Over time, it had a significant effect in nourishing the Divine Soul and enhancing insights.

Frost Snow Wolf looked towards Howling Moon Fox.

"True Master Shen, Frost is on the verge of breaking through, please grant some leniency."

Howling Moon Fox said frankly.

"Alright then!"

Shen Xuan took out a Barrier-Breaking Pill.

"I have a condition."

"True Master Shen, please speak."

"Fellow Daoist Liushuang, add ten seeds of the Liushuang Cold Soul Tea."

As soon as these words were spoken, the crowd fell into silence.

Anyone could tell that Shen Xuan intended to cultivate the Liushuang Cold Soul Tree himself.

"Agreed!"

The Liushuang Snow Wolf’s eyes flashed white as he spoke.

He took out a jade box.

There were about thirty seeds inside.

He poured out ten seeds and placed them into another jade box.

"True Master Shen, please inspect. There are exactly ten seeds inside."

Shen Xuan smiled.

"Two Barrier-Breaking Pills, add all these seeds."

"Deal!"

The Liushuang Snow Wolf pushed both the large and small jade boxes towards Shen Xuan.

Shen Xuan scanned them with his Divine Sense, confirming that the seeds were full of vitality.

After accepting the Spirit Tea and seeds, Shen Xuan leisurely took out a medicine bottle, poured two Barrier-Breaking Pills from it, and handed them to the Liushuang Snow Wolf.

At that moment, all the Demon Kings couldn’t help but swallow a mouthful of saliva.

"It’s my turn!"

The Feiyun Leopard exclaimed loudly.

He brought out a treasure gourd spirit vine.

"This is the best treasure in my Feiyun Forest, the Treasure Gourd Spirit Vine!"

"The spirit vine has absorbed Five Elements Spiritual Qi and has grown in Feiyun Forest for eight hundred years. If cultivated properly, it can produce treasure gourds in two hundred years!"

"I am using this spirit vine to exchange for ten Blood Tempering Pills."

At first, True Master Xuan Yuan and others were interested.

But upon hearing the Feiyun Leopard’s offer, they all shook their heads.

Seeing Shen Xuan’s disinterest, Zhuo Qingning said, "Fellow Daoist Feiyun, your asking price is too high. How about this, five Spirit Transformation Pills instead?"

The United Commerce Association also has Tier Three alchemists who provide Demon Beast Spirit Pills.

"I don’t want Spirit Transformation Pills!"

The Feiyun Leopard looked at Shen Xuan, "True Master Shen, name your price."

Only then did Shen Xuan leisurely say, "I’m not good with spirit plants, I don’t know if this spirit vine can produce treasure gourds."

The Feiyun Leopard’s already spotted face instantly flushed red.

What Shen Xuan said was not an exaggeration.

The claim that it can produce treasure gourds in two hundred years is merely speculation.

The Feiyun Leopard had never seen it happen.

If it could indeed produce treasure gourds, why would he be trading it now?

The Howling Moon Fox suddenly spoke, "True Master Shen, this spirit vine is the best spirit plant in the Feiyun Forest, which the Feiyun Leopard has guarded for over three hundred years."

Only then did Shen Xuan take the Treasure Gourd Spirit Vine and examine it closely.

His perception far exceeds that of ordinary true masters.

He could naturally see that this Treasure Gourd Spirit Vine was no ordinary spirit plant.

At the very least, its Tier Three status was well-earned.

As to whether it could produce extraordinary treasure gourds.

That would depend on luck.

In the Cultivation Realm, the gourd spirit vine is a unique existence.

The innate gourd vine is one of the innate spirit roots from ancient mythology.

The treasure gourds it produces are all supreme innate treasures with defying capabilities.

"Since Fellow Daoist Howling Moon has spoken, I naturally believe it."

"However, it still needs two hundred years of cultivation. And, what kind of treasure gourd it could produce is still unknown. The risk is a bit too high. Fellow Daoist Feiyun’s asking price is too high!"

Shen Xuan said calmly.

He did indeed want to plant some useful spirit plants.

Like the Liushuang Cold Soul Tea seeds from the Liushuang Snow Wolf.

Using the Secret Technique of the Demon Sect and investing some resources, one could see results in a short time.

Treasure Gourd Spirit Vine, on the other hand, was like gambling with jade in the past life.

The potential payoff depends entirely on luck.

Shen Xuan pushed the Treasure Gourd Spirit Vine back.

"How about this, a fixed price, five Blood Tempering Pills."

The Feiyun Leopard looked towards the Howling Moon Fox.

This time, the Howling Moon Fox showed no expression at all.

The meaning was simple, make your own decision.

The Feiyun Leopard shook his head and bounced around.

Finally, he gritted his teeth and said, "Fine! True Master Shen, to give you face, I will accept five Blood Tempering Pills."

Shen Xuan immediately took out the Blood Tempering Pills and completed the transaction with the Feiyun Leopard.

"After returning to the sect, please have Senior Brother Chang Chun carefully examine what kind of attribute this Treasure Gourd Spirit Vine truly has."

Five Blood Tempering Pills cost no more than a million Spirit Stones, a gamble he could afford.

Next was the Howling Moon Fox.

She spoke softly, "I have no spiritual objects to trade."

The Howling Moon Fox’s greatest skill lay in condensing Moon Spirit Pearls.

At this time, she directly offered them to the Purple Yunting Tree Emperor.

She didn’t even need Shen Xuan, the middleman, to make a profit.

"Finally, it’s my turn!"

The Earth Bear roared, its thunderous voice causing everyone’s ears to ring.

In his heart, Shen Xuan assessed its strength.

The Demon Qi emanating from the Earth Bear was comparable to that of the Red Flame Tiger.

In other words, the Earth Bear possessed the combat strength of a Golden Core True Master.

"Is this Meteoric Gold Spirit Soil?"

Looking at the pile of black crystal-like spirit soil on the jade table, Zhuang Xueqin asked hesitantly.

"Indeed. This is the Meteoric Gold Spirit Soil that I have refined over many years."

Shen Xuan glanced at it, unmoved.

This spirit soil results from a mix of meteoric metals and special spirit soil.

It does not significantly enhance the growth of spirit plants.

It is excellent material for refining earth attribute defensive spiritual artifacts.

Inserting some Meteoric Gold Spirit Soil in an earth attribute Spirit Shield can greatly enhance its defense.

Ultimately, after intense negotiations, Zhuang Xueqin borrowed two Blood Tempering Pills from Shen Xuan and successfully traded for this pile of Meteoric Gold Spirit Soil.

Lastly, it was the Scarlet Flame Tiger’s turn.

He traded with True Master Xuan Yuan for a quasi-Tier Three incarnation.

It looked just like him, vivid and lifelike.

Evidently, this Scarlet Flame Tiger demon incarnation was custom-made by True Master Xuan Yuan for him.

The price had already been negotiated between them.

The Scarlet Flame Tiger handed True Master Xuan Yuan a tightly wrapped jade box.

If Shen Xuan guessed correctly, it contained some Fire Qilin Fruits.

After the trading session ended, the human race true masters departed.

Shen Xuan gave a few instructions and left Purple Yunting Immortal City alone.

Under the night sky, Shen Xuan rode the Silver-Horned Celestial Horse, flying at a great height.

At this moment, a voice came from behind.

"Fellow Daoist, please wait!"