Longevity: My Talents Are a Bit Abundant

He initially had no expectation of the Golden Core True Masters before him to present a bargaining chip for the trade.

As a Tier Four Great Cultivator, he had already lowered himself by attending this internal trade meeting of Golden Core juniors, which in itself was a gesture of goodwill towards the Bright Flame Sect, signaling his intent to trade.

The true trading partners were always the three Nascent Soul True Monarchs of the Bright Flame Sect, as they controlled the Sect’s resources.

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Before long, the host of this small meeting, True Master Muyang, gracefully arrived.

His gaze swept across the room, nodding in acknowledgment at a few familiar True Masters, yet he acted as if he didn’t see Shen Xuan in the corner.

The trade meeting officially commenced shortly after.

One by one, Tier Three Spiritual Objects were brought out, introduced, haggled over, either bartered or settled with contribution points.

The atmosphere grew increasingly lively, and even the Inner Core Essence Blood of the White-headed Eagle King and the Fire Fox King were quickly taken by two Golden Core True Masters who urgently needed them.

Only Shen Xuan, like a calm ancient well, remained quietly seated in a secluded spot, closing his eyes to rest his mind.

Until most of the spiritual objects found their owners and the atmosphere relaxed a bit, a subtle fragrance quietly approached.

True Master Miao Lian came to his side, slightly leaning over, causing the neckline of her emerald Immortal Skirt to lower a bit, revealing a breathtakingly fair curve.

Her delicate head slightly tilted, her red lips neared Shen Xuan’s ear, her breath was orchid-like, and her voice was pressed extremely low.

"Fellow Daoist Guo, Sect Leader Senior Brother requests your presence for a conversation."

The warm breath brushed past his ear, carrying a faint suggestion of allure.

Shen Xuan slightly raised his eyelids, his expression unchanged, nodding slightly: "Please lead the way."

He packed away the Jade Box containing the Dragon Bone Fruit from the table, stood up, and followed True Master Miao Lian, calmly exiting the pavilion under the watchful eyes of several subtle gazes, and turned towards a more secluded and elegant pavilion nearby.

True Master Shou Yang, the Sect Leader of the Bright Flame Sect, was already waiting there.

Upon seeing the two entering, he displayed his habitual gentle smile.

"Sect Leader Senior Brother, Fellow Daoist Guo, take your time with your discussion."

True Master Miao Lian politely bowed, her gaze briefly lingering on Shen Xuan before quietly retreating.

True Master Shou Yang’s robe sleeve lightly flicked, and an invisible soundproof barrier instantly enveloped the entire pavilion, isolating it from the outside.

Shen Xuan, calm and composed, walked to the jade stool opposite True Master Shou Yang and sat down.

"I just heard a few junior brothers mention that Fellow Daoist Profound Ice seems to have a Dragon Bone Fruit for trade?"

True Master Shou Yang got straight to the point, his smile unwavering.

Shen Xuan did not waste words, directly taking out the Jade Box and placing it on the Jade Table between them.

"May I take a look inside?" True Master Shou Yang asked.

"Please feel free."

True Master Shou Yang carefully opened the lid.

Immediately, a unique aura mixed with pure Spiritual Qi and deep Demonic Qi spread out, dominating and pure, with an inner glow.

"Excellent! It is indeed a well-formed mature Dragon Bone Fruit!"

A trace of eagerness flashed in True Master Shou Yang’s eyes as he closed the lid.

"I wonder how Fellow Daoist wishes to trade?"

"Three sets. Fire Attribute, Tier Three Upper Grade Demon Beast’s Inner Core and Essence Blood, all complete."

Shen Xuan spoke calmly, reiterating his conditions.

Upon hearing this, True Master Shou Yang showed a troubled expression, pondering without speaking.

After a moment, as if making up his mind, he first took out two Jade Boxes and two Jade Bottles, pushing them in front of Shen Xuan.

"Please have a look, Fellow Daoist. This is one set. The Inner Core and Essence Blood of the Tier Three Upper Grade Three-eyed Thunder Roc King, its bloodline pure, obtained not long ago from the Southern Wilderness front."

Shen Xuan scanned with his Divine Sense, a faint thunderlight within the core in the box, the energy of the Essence Blood in the bottle vibrant and indeed upper grade.

He felt a slight stir in his heart.

Not long ago, he had refined an Inner Core of a Three-eyed Thunder Roc.

Refining the same type of Inner Core and Essence Blood again would not gain him new talent.

However, continued refinement could enhance his Wind Technique skills, increase the skill level of the Wind and Thunder Escape Technique, and raise his Dao Rhyme Value.

It would not be a loss.

"Agreed."

Shen Xuan nodded slightly.

True Master Shou Yang breathed a sigh of relief.

He then took out another slightly larger Jade Box and Jade Bottle from his Storage Pouch.

As the Jade Box opened, a wave intermingling scorching heat and ferocious Demonic Qi emanated.

Inside was a dark red Inner Core, with flowing cloudlike black Demon Patterns on the surface.

The adjacent Jade Bottle contained Essence Blood of a dark purple hue, as if flames flowed within it.

"This is the Inner Core and Essence Blood of a Demonic Flame Cloud Leopard."

True Master Shou Yang introduced, his tone carrying a hint of reluctance.

"This beast has dual attributes of wind and fire, its power reaching Tier Three Top Grade, merely one step from Tier Four Transformation."

Demon Beast?

Shen Xuan’s expression subtly tightened.