Longevity: My Talents Are a Bit Abundant

The materials for the Golden Transformation Pill are extremely valuable.

An ordinary Foundation Establishment Cultivator would spend their entire life trying to gather them all.

The Core Formation Seeds of the Cyan Cloud Sect are still subject to sect selection and redeemed based on merit.

Each generation, only a little over ten are exchanged.

A portion of the Core Formation Seeds are eliminated and cannot be redeemed.

Wu Yaoyu is part of a sect family and is also a Direct Disciple of Ming Xin True Master.

Even so, a set of materials for the Golden Transformation Pill remains extremely precious to him.

Wu Yaoyu carefully retrieved several Jade Boxes from his Storage Pouch and placed them on the Jade Table.

The three main materials and eight auxiliary materials for the Golden Transformation Pill were all present.

Shen Xuan scanned them with his Divine Sense.

The herbs were all of upper-middle grade, with sufficient age and intact appearance, meeting basic requirements for alchemy.

"The herbs are pretty good."

Shen Xuan sipped some Spirit Tea and said leisurely, "Have you clearly read the terms of the task hall’s commission to refine the Golden Transformation Pill, Nephew Wu?"

"I’ve seen them clearly."

"This time, in consideration of the two junior sisters, regardless of how many pills are refined, I will take nothing. At least one Golden Transformation Pill."

"Sixth Junior Sister and Seventh Junior Sister, this is the only time, it won’t happen again."

This was the first commission business for refining the Golden Transformation Pill.

Shen Xuan still gave face to the Wu sisters.

"Thank you, Master Profound Ice."

Wu Yaoyu showed a gratitude expression.

Shen Xuan smiled.

This Wu Yaoyu was much better than his two cousins.

His demeanor and etiquette were impeccable.

Even his fake smile seemed quite natural.

If guessed correctly, he should be a key cultivation target for the Wu Family, potentially the next patriarch.

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Cold Ice Cave, Alchemy Room.

At this moment, the Wanlong Profound Water Furnace, strengthened by True Master Jade Sun, had become a Tier Three Pill Furnace.

Shen Xuan had used it for many years and was very adept.

This time, he started the furnace to refine the Golden Transformation Pill.

Li Ruyi, Ding Qing Feng, and Shangguan Ming Yue all attended to observe and comprehend.

Ding Qing Feng and Shangguan Ming Yue were only there to feel.

With their alchemy proficiency, they could not fully grasp the subtleties within.

Li Ruyi was indeed Shen Xuan’s key cultivation target.

After obtaining the Nether Pearl, gifted freely by Shen Xuan from Ancestor Gu You, Li Ruyi’s cultivation was secured.

It could guarantee her needs for ten years of cultivation.

Her former self was a Tier Three Upper Grade Pill Master.

Now, her memories were fully restored.

The reason why she hadn’t refined high tier spirit pills like the Golden Transformation Pill.

On one hand, it was due to a lack of herbs for hands-on practice, on the other, the effect of the Nether Flame was slightly inferior to the True Flame.

Simply put, her mind grasped it, but her hands couldn’t keep up.

Watching it several times, striving to compensate for inadequacies cleverly, and starting to refine the Golden Transformation Pill sooner.

Shen Xuan’s expression was solemn, seated cross-legged before the Wanlong Profound Water Furnace like an old monk in meditation.

"Transform!"

A stream of Spirit Water flew from the Spiritual Spring, like a rainbow, into the Wanlong Profound Water Furnace, immersing all the herbs.

"Drench!"

The Spirit Water surged and boiled, washing over the herbs, removing impurities.

"Seal!"

The Wanlong Profound Water Furnace closed its lid, formally beginning alchemy.

"Cook!"

Shen Xuan emitted a blast of Solar True Flame, which burned around the Wanlong Profound Water Furnace.

At this point, the Solar True Flame was only at a proficient stage.

Shen Xuan practiced occasionally.

Using it for alchemy was quite sufficient.

If a Fire Technique True Master saw it, they’d surely be astonished.

Such an action was akin to wasteful extravagance.

"Simmer!"

Shen Xuan continuously formed incantations, using magic, raising the temperature.

Approximately three or four hours later.

"Nurture!"

The Solar True Flame reduced its intensity, heating at low temperature.

"Brew!"

This was the critical step in Water Technique refining.

Shen Xuan’s ten fingers moved like a dance, with streams of pure Primordial Ice Spiritual Power injecting into the pill furnace’s herbal liquid.

During this process, it was complex and mysterious.

It required pure ice spiritual power to release the essence of all herbs in the pill furnace.

Originally, it required long-term static placement.

Shen Xuan utilized Primordial Ice Spiritual Power to accelerate the process.

Despite this, Shen Xuan continued forming incantations, using magic, continuously injecting Primordial Ice Spiritual Power, carefully guiding, and left it to rest for over twenty days.

Next came "Point!"

This was the most challenging step in Water Technique refining.

It was the climax of transformation for the pill furnace’s herbs.

Shen Xuan held his breath, using a stream of purified Spirit Water as a lead to guide the fusion and transformation of the herbs in the pill furnace.

This process lasted for a full hour.

"Pour!"

The transformed herbs emitted fragrant herbal liquid.

The final step, common in Water Technique and Fire Technique alchemy, was Solidifying the Pill.

Converting these herbal liquids into Golden Transformation Pill.

Meanwhile, in the observer area somewhat removed.

Wu Yaoyu, who was usually calm, displayed a hint of anxiety on his face.

He stared at the pill furnace intently, his palms were sweaty.

Even for a thousand-year-old sect family like the Wu Family, it would be difficult to give him a second set of Golden Transformation Pill materials, to squander lightly.

The Golden Transformation Pill directly affected his success probability of condensing the core, hence his nervousness was understandable.

At this moment, he could only silently pray in his heart.

"When I suggested going to Master Profound Ice for Golden Transformation Pill refining, my teacher merely smiled slightly without objecting."

"My teacher wouldn’t deceive me. Master Profound Ice surely can refine a qualified Golden Transformation Pill."

"Even if there’s only one, it won’t be a loss."

"The efficacy of Water Technique Spirit Pill is two to three grades better than the Fire Technique Spirit Pill."

Wu Yaoyu boosted his confidence silently in his heart.

He was a cautious person.

He made this decision not entirely due to the persuasion by his two sisters.

Contrary to him.

Wu Xueting and Wu Yuting, the sisters, were full of confidence in Shen Xuan.

The two laughed quietly, seemingly discussing how to gain benefits from Shen Xuan after successful pill refining.

According to the task hall’s notice, introducing disciples for Golden Transformation Pill refining could earn ten thousand merit points or a Foundation Establishment Pill.

Evidently, such benefits wouldn’t satisfy the appetites of the sisters.

Qin Yuehan, on the other hand, remained genuinely tranquil.

She didn’t look at the pill furnace, her gaze was fixed on Shen Xuan’s focused face, her eyes full of gentleness.

In Qin Yuehan’s eyes, Shen Xuan shone brilliantly with dazzling radiance.

This brought back memories in her mind of the spirited youth who once studied alongside her.

"He is still so young!"

"But I am gradually getting old!"

Qin Yuehan felt an overwhelming sense of self-pity and regret.

The most critical moment of alchemy finally arrived.

The pill furnace began to shake, growing increasingly intense.

Golden rays of light emanated from the cracks in the furnace cover.

A fragrance so soothing to the Divine Soul filled the entire alchemy room.

Everyone held their breath, fixating their gaze on the pill furnace.

A flash of scarlet glimmered in Shen Xuan’s eyes.

He formed a seal with his hands, casting an intricate and profound Solidifying Pill spell.

"Solidify!"

Pure Primordial Ice Spiritual Power swiftly cooled and compressed the liquid into crystals.

The furnace opened, sending golden light skyward.

In that instant, two fist-sized golden spheres flew out from the pill furnace, attempting to escape into the sky.

Shen Xuan reached out a hand.

The two golden spheres settled into his palm.

The gold light dissipated, with the aroma of elixir lingering all around.

Two dragon-eye-sized golden Spirit Pills hovered above Shen Xuan’s palm, with clear Taoist patterns on their surface.

One had eight patterns, the other eleven.

"Lucky. One of them is close to being high-quality."

Shen Xuan said with a smile.

This time, he held nothing back and exerted his full power.

Even the True Solar Flame was used.

The results were remarkable.

Just one pattern away from a high-quality Golden Transformation Pill.

"Now, as a Tier Three Upper Grade Pill Master, I am true to my name."

Shen Xuan mused to himself, feeling quite content.

Now, his proficiency in alchemy had caught up to True Master Changsheng.

As time went by, his mastery of alchemy would only continue to improve.

In his eyes, True Master Changsheng was already a lamb waiting for slaughter.

He only needed to wait for the right moment.

Opposite him, Wu Yaoyu was visibly excited.

"Wu nephew, you have refined two Golden Transformation Pills. One of them, with eleven Taoist patterns, is close to being high-quality."

Shen Xuan packed the two Golden Transformation Pills separately and handed them to Wu Yaoyu.

Wu Yaoyu took a deep breath, forcefully suppressing his excitement, and bowed to Shen Xuan.

"Master Profound Ice, Wu Yaoyu is immensely grateful. In the future, whatever orders Master Profound Ice may have, just give them."

Shen Xuan said lightly, "Wu nephew, you are overly humble. You are the clan brother of my two junior sisters, and also a Direct Disciple of my senior brother Ming Xin. After returning to the sect, prepare diligently, and focus on condensing the Inner Core."

Shen Xuan paid little mind to a Foundation Establishment disciple’s thanks.

If one could condense the Inner Core and achieve True Masterhood, it would hold some significance.

At this time, Wu Yuting’s eyes spun mischievously, and she sent a voice transmission to Wu Xueting.

"Sister, this time, Seventh Brother made a fortune! Forget about asking Senior Brother not to give him trouble."

With that, Wu Yuting playfully blinked and quickly walked to Wu Yaoyu’s side, speaking coquettishly, "Seventh Brother, trust your sister is right. Two Golden Transformation Pills, one nearly high-quality!"

"See how good Senior Brother is! For the sake of us sisters, Senior Brother waived the one million Spirit Stone refining fee for you!"

Wu Yuting said "one million Spirit Stones" especially loudly.

Just in case Seventh Brother didn’t hear clearly.

Wu Yaoyu was in a great mood.

He was long familiar with the personality of this pair of twin sisters.

"Thirteenth Sister, let’s discuss this when we go back. Don’t let Master Profound Ice laugh at us."

Wu Yuting glanced at Shen Xuan’s serious expression and stuck out her tongue.

Her lips moved subtly, sending a voice to Wu Yaoyu.

"I don’t care. Last time, I had my eye on a piece of Bi-Xia Ru-Yi Flying Immortal Skirt."

"Alright. I’ll go buy it for you as soon as I return!"

Wu Yaoyu agreed wholeheartedly.

Wu Yuting immediately beamed with a bright smile.

The more poised Wu Xueting walked to Qin Yuehan’s side.

At that moment, Shen Xuan was explaining the technique for refining the Golden Transformation Pill to Li Ruyi.

Ding Qingfeng and Shangguan Ming Yue listened intently from the side.

Even if they didn’t understand, they would commit every word to memory.

This was the True Inheritance of Water Technique Golden Transformation Pill!

To be able to stay by Shen Xuan’s side and hear this True Inheritance, was a blessing indeed!

"Senior Sister Fifth, Senior Brother is really amazing."

Wu Yuting’s tone showed a hint of envy.

"He is, indeed, quite amazing."

Qin Yuehan’s lips curled into a proud smile.

Her gaze remained on Shen Xuan, her heart full of emotions.

"What a pity, I missed out back then."

If, back then, she had been bolder and hadn’t severed ties with Shen Xuan.

Kept in touch, braved the storms together.

Perhaps they would have already been wed, becoming rightful Dao companions.

Things wouldn’t have turned out like this.

Actually, Qin Yuehan underestimated Shen Xuan’s dao heart.

Even if she wanted, Shen Xuan wouldn’t agree.

A close friend is fine, but not flying side by side.

Once the Golden Finger is triggered.

Shen Xuan would commit to the pursuit of eternal enlightenment.

Rather than holding onto each other, it’s better to let go in the world.

All family and friends are mere passersby, able to accompany him for only a while.

After expressing gratitude many times, Wu Yaoyu led the somewhat reluctant Wu sisters away from Starlight Island.

It is conceivable.

Once the Wu sisters return to the sect, they would widely broadcast Shen Xuan’s achievements in alchemy refinements.

One set of materials led to two Golden Transformation Pills, one nearly high-quality.

Even paying the one million Spirit Stone refining fee, the refining commission gained greatly.

The reputation of Master Profound Ice as a Tier Three Upper Grade Pill Master would soon spread throughout Song Country.

Golden Transformation Pills are hard currency, dozens of times more precious than Foundation Establishment Pills.

In the very top sects, apart from Nascent Soul True Monarch, a Tier Three Upper Grade Pill Master capable of refining Golden Transformation Pills must also be included.

"Even people like the Wu sisters can be somewhat useful when used appropriately."

Shen Xuan held no affection for the Wu sisters.

But to say he had any animosity, that wasn’t quite right either.

He just felt that these two junior sisters were relatively bothersome.

This time, the Wu sisters introduced Wu Yaoyu to refine Golden Transformation Pills.

Helping him establish the reputation of a Tier Three Upper Grade Pill Master.

It was a small favor.

Shen Xuan didn’t mind waiving Wu Yaoyu’s alchemy fee, letting the Wu sisters bask in the Wu Family’s glory.

"Almost refined a high-quality Golden Transformation Pill this time. Apart from being meticulous, using True Solar Flame was more effective than Earth Fire."

Shen Xuan reflected on the entire alchemy process thoughtfully.