Longevity: My Talents Are a Bit Abundant

Shen Xuan’s expression was grave: "Today, I’ve only temporarily stabilized it, preventing the Golden Core from further collapsing. To fully recover won’t be a day’s work."

"Even after it heals, it will remain much more fragile than an average Golden Core and cannot perform divine powers."

Tian Wenxi asked, "How fragile is it?"

Shen Xuan pondered and said, "It can probably exert one-third of its original strength, equivalent to an average True Pill."

"That’s manageable."

Tian Wenxi nodded.

To have narrowly escaped death was considered lucky.

He used Primordial True Water and Demon Spirit Pill to forcefully raise his realm for battle.

Yet he was also poisoned by his junior sister.

To achieve such a result is already quite good.

"Your condition, however, is worse than an average True Pill. Without using divine powers, you should not easily engage in magical combat with others. Even against a Fake Pill True Master, you might not be their match."

"It’s alright, I just won’t engage in magical combat with others."

Tian Wenxi smiled placidly, laughter tinged with the relief of survival after a disaster.

"Fellow Daoist Profound Ice, to not hide it from you, in the face of life and death, I came to understand. Everything I’ve been persistent about—all the fame, grudges, emotions, divine powers, magical power—are like fleeting clouds, not worth mentioning."

"I just want to live well."

"Apart from life and death, nothing matters."

At this moment, although Tian Wenxi’s aura was weak, his gaze was resolute.

Shen Xuan slightly nodded.

"It’s good that Fellow Daoist Tian could come to this realization."

He naturally wouldn’t be moved by Tian Wenxi’s mere words.

Just now, while treating Tian Wenxi, he implanted a profound ice dark mark in his Golden Core using the essence of Water Spiritual Power.

If Tian Wenxi wishes to harm him.

Shen Xuan can break his Golden Core at any time, causing him to perish and his Dao to vanish.

...

In the practice room, Shen Xuan placed a blue Jade Scroll in his hand.

"Primordial" refers to the starting point of all things.

Primordial True Water is a type of Heaven and Earth Spirit Water, formed by the condensation of essence Spiritual Veins, capable of nurturing all things, growing Spirit Plants, healing injuries, and bringing the dead back to life.

The bit of Primordial True Water Tian Wenxi had was acquired by chance from a Secret Realm in Yue Country.

That Secret Realm opens once every sixty years, and only Foundation Establishment cultivators can enter.

By rights, Tian Wenxi should not have been able to enter.

However, during his travels in the Demon Sect of Liang Country, Tian Wenxi killed a Core Formation Demon Sovereign and obtained a blue gem called the Sky Shrouding Stone.

After refining this Sky Shrouding Stone, Tian Wenxi discovered it could hide his aura, isolate detection from the outside world, and deceive the senses of the Heavenly Dao.

He disguised himself as a descendant of a Cultivation Clan and suppressed his realm cultivation to the Foundation Establishment Realm. He then passed the sect’s inspection and smoothly entered that Secret Realm.

Inside, he used only Foundation Establishment realm Demon Techniques and could still cast spells and fight, not restricted by the rules of the Secret Realm.

"So, if I refine this Sky Shrouding Stone, seal my Ice Technique Golden Core, conceal my aura, and enter the Secret Realm under the guise of a Fire Technique Foundation, I can also enter that Secret Realm?"

Shen Xuan pondered.

That Secret Realm, called the Spirit Stream Immortal Forest, is filled with lingering Spiritual Qi, trickling streams, colossal divine trees, akin to an ancient Immortal Realm.

It’s the training ground for Foundation Establishment disciples of the thirteen sects of Yue Country.

"There’s still twenty years, which is quite tight."

Shen Xuan looked at the record of the Spirit Stream Secret Realm’s opening date left by Tian Wenxi.

Currently, he is only at Qi Cultivation Perfection.

In twenty years, he would at most achieve the Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment.

Compared to the late-stage and perfection-stage Foundation Establishment disciples of Yue Country’s sects, he would have no apparent advantage.

Even securing a spot to participate in the Spirit Stream Secret Realm would require some effort.

Shen Xuan lightly flicked his sleeve, revealing a blue gemstone in front of him, precisely the Sky Shrouding Stone obtained from Tian Wenxi.

It was only about half the size of a fist, tinged with a chaotic gray haze within the blue hue.

Shen Xuan focused his gaze.

The surface of the Sky Shrouding Stone was smooth, resembling an ordinary stone.

However, when touched with Divine Sense, there was an unusual sensation of being absorbed by it.

Upon closer inspection, within the Sky Shrouding Stone, there was a faint gray mist slowly swirling.

This gray mist possesses special effects of blocking Divine Sense and concealing heavenly secrets.

Shen Xuan held his breath, mobilizing the essence Spiritual Power within him to slowly envelop the Sky Shrouding Stone and draw it into his Dantian.

The Sky Shrouding Stone trembled slightly; the gray mist within it swirled rapidly, ultimately releasing a stream of air that rushed back along the source of Spiritual Power to swiftly envelop the Golden Core.

An unprecedentedly strange sensation emerged.

All the Spiritual Power fluctuations and life aura surrounding Shen Xuan vanished.

At this moment, though he introspected himself, he could only "see" a vast void.

It was as if the Golden Core no longer existed, completely severed from the sensory connection with Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi.

"I see!"

The purpose of the Sky Shrouding Stone is to conceal the Golden Core’s aura.

As long as the Golden Core’s Spiritual Power isn’t used, the aura can be hidden, turning into an ordinary person.

"What an impressive Sky Shrouding Stone!"

Shen Xuan internally praised it.

"Perhaps concealing heavenly secrets is slightly exaggerated, but the effect of perfect Concealing Breath is unmistakably real."

He stood on the spot, with his Spiritual Power aura completely gone.

Even if a Core Formation True Master scanned closely with Divine Sense, it would be hard to detect.

Shen Xuan slightly mobilized the Golden Core’s Spiritual Power.

"Boom!"

The gray mist on the surface of the Golden Core scattered abruptly, re-condensing back into the Sky Shrouding Stone.

Shen Xuan shook his head.

The Sky Shrouding Stone only works when not using the Golden Core’s Spiritual Power.

...

After refining the Sky Shrouding Stone, Shen Xuan continued to heal Tian Wenxi.

He was a person who kept his word.

Every seven days, he would stabilize Tian Wenxi’s Golden Core, mending his internal organs and meridians.

After the seventh session.

Shen Xuan informed Tian Wenxi that his injuries had stabilized.

Their transaction was complete.

He could leave Starlight Island.

"Leave the island? I won’t leave the island!"

Tian Wenxi said decisively.

His complexion had improved considerably.

The cracks in his Golden Core had vanished, and his foundation was stabilized.

His realm cultivation fell back to the early stage of the Golden Core.

Moreover, he could no longer perform divine powers.

My current real combat strength is even weaker than an ordinary True Pill True Master.

Shen Xuan raised his sword-like eyebrows, a look of perplexity on his face.

Tian Wenxi said solemnly, "Fellow Daoist Profound Ice, our transaction is indeed complete. After this narrow escape, I understand now."

"I seek a place to settle on your Starlight Island."

Upon hearing this, Shen Xuan looked troubled, "Fellow Daoist Tian wishes to stay on Starlight Island, which shows great favor to me, Shen. It should be a good thing."

"It’s just that there are already several True Masters on Starlight Island. The Spirit Vein grounds are overburdened, and I, Shen, can’t find a suitable place to accommodate you."

Tian Wenxi waved his hand, "I just need a Tier Three lower grade Spirit Vein to stabilize this broken Golden Core, that’s all."

Shen Xuan asked seriously, "Oh? What does Fellow Daoist Tian plan for the future?"

Tian Wenxi’s face displayed a carefree smile, "I plan to settle down on Starlight Island, marry dozens of young and beautiful concubines, spread my branches and leaves, and establish the Tian Clan."

"In the future, if any descendants of the Tian Clan are ambitious, they can challenge the Sect Leader of Bishui Sect and avenge this grievance for me!"

Tian Wenxi still couldn’t forget about the Bishui Sect incident.

Shen Xuan reminded, "Fellow Daoist Tian should know that for us cultivators, the higher the realm, the harder it is to continue the bloodline. In the Golden Core Realm, it’s very difficult to have offspring."

"Of course I’m aware of this!"

Tian Wenxi’s smile carried a hint of boldness.

"Having offspring is difficult, but not impossible."

"I can live for ten more years. If ten concubines aren’t enough, I’ll marry twenty. As long as there are Spirit Roots, young and beautiful, the more the merrier!"

"These ten years, I’ll focus on propagating descendants, casting a wide net, surely I can produce a few."

"With my aptitude, my offspring are bound to have Spirit Roots."

Shen Xuan was speechless.

He was moving from one extreme to another.

In the past, Tian Wenxi believed in one couple for a lifetime.

For his junior sister, he even lost the position of Sect Leader.

Now, with a moment of enlightenment.

He actually wanted to marry dozens of concubines, have children, and establish the Tian Clan.

"This is a significant matter. Fellow Daoist Tian, allow me two days to consider."

Shen Xuan said, pondering.

In fact, over these two days, Shen Xuan used Concealing Breath and Invisibility, utilizing the Heaven-Covering Stone to conceal his energy, following and observing Tian Wenxi’s every move.

Even though his Golden Core was damaged, Tian Wenxi was still not to be underestimated.

One must always guard against others.

To Shen Xuan’s surprise, Tian Wenxi did not fake anything.

He either recuperated or disguised himself as a Qi Cultivation Realm Cultivator, indulging in the Celestial Fragrance Pavilion in Starlight Immortal City.

Each time, he selected three young vixen companions, battling day and night, truly fighting hard.

"He’s not picky!"

Witnessing such a scene, Shen Xuan was completely speechless.

No wonder he forgot about Shu, wanting to stay in Starlight City.

Being a Golden Core True Master, seeking enjoyment with Qi Cultivation Realm vixens at the Celestial Fragrance Pavilion.

If this got out, the reputation of Golden Core True Masters would be ruined by him.

After two days.

Tian Wenxi visited early.

"Fellow Daoist Profound Ice, what is your decision? I sincerely wish to stay and help you."

Tian Wenxi looked expectant.

"I agree to let you stay on Starlight Island. But I have a few small requests."

Shen Xuan said seriously.

"Speak freely."

"First, you must obey the laws of Starlight Island. Everyone is equal before the law. Even as a Golden Core True Master, you cannot break the rules."

"No problem."

"Secondly, you want to establish a clan, spread your branches and leaves, marry concubines. I won’t stop you. However, you must not use power to bully others, forcing them against their will."

"How could Fellow Daoist Profound Ice think such a thing! I am not such a low person. With my conditions, how many young, beautiful Qi Cultivation female cultivators wouldn’t throw themselves at me!"

"Third, at any time, you must not betray Starlight Island, or do anything harmful to Starlight Island. Otherwise, don’t blame me for disregarding old ties."

Shen Xuan said coldly, "I can save you, but I can also kill you."

Tian Wenxi chuckled.

"Rest assured, Fellow Daoist Profound Ice! I only wish to spread my branches and leaves. Other affairs have nothing to do with me."

"That’s good."

Shen Xuan warned Tian Wenxi.

In the end, he agreed to let Tian Wenxi stay permanently on Starlight Island.

For this, he specifically designated the area by the Fairy Lake as his grounds.

A place far from Starlight Immortal City, with no cultivators or mortals nearby.

A Tier Three lower grade Spiritual Land.

Suitable for Tian Wenxi to live in seclusion.

"By the way, Fellow Daoist Tian, regarding Pill Talisman Array Artifact Plant, which craft are you skilled in?"

Tian Wenxi showed an awkward expression.

"You aren’t skilled in any of them, are you."

"Does Tier Two count? My path in Artifact Refining is at Tier Two Middle Grade level."

"It doesn’t count! Fairy Lake is a Tier Three Spiritual Land."

Shen Xuan’s meaning was clear.

He couldn’t let Tian Wenxi get a free ride.

"Then..."

Tian Wenxi took out his Storage Pouch and poured it out.

There were only ten Upper Grade spirit stones.

All sorts of miscellaneous cultivation items were all low quality.

Aside from the Songxi Sword in hand, there were no valuable spiritual objects.

Tian Wenxi was indeed poor.

The little wealth he had accumulated was taken to trade for the Demon Spirit Pill.

"How about this. Fellow Daoist Tian, take a good rest."

"When your lifespan reaches its end, I will take your Golden Core as compensation. I’ll handle your posthumous affairs."

Tian Wenxi was silent for a moment.

"Alright, it’s a deal."

Tian Wenxi knew his Golden Core was very useful for Shen Xuan’s cultivation.

But, at this point, there’s nothing that cannot be given up.

If he insisted on leaving it for his descendants, it would instead bring disaster.

After settling Tian Wenxi, Shen Xuan faced a pressing problem.

He needs to quickly establish a Fire Attribute Dao Foundation.

In twenty years, to go to Yue Country’s Spirit Stream Immortal Forest Secret Realm to collect Primordial True Water.

However, he still hasn’t found a solution for his Fire Spirit Body.