Longevity: My Talents Are a Bit Abundant-Chapter 359: Water Technique Alchemist

Shen Xuan quietly pondered in his heart.

Gaining the trust of the upper echelons of the Wei family on White Crane Island was no easy task.

Especially for an outsider cultivator.

The identity of Wu Wenping as a close friend could only earn the trust of Wei Yaqian.

This was far from enough for him.

"How about marrying into the Wei family?"

In cultivation clans, the status of a son-in-law is extremely low.

Even if he wanted to fulfill his duties as a husband, he had to consider his wife’s mood.

When he wanted to act, his wife might not allow it; when he didn’t want to, his wife could forcefully insist.

It was terrifying just thinking about it!

Furthermore, any offspring would belong to his wife’s family, bearing her family’s surname.

The status of a son-in-law ranked below Spirit Pets, even worse than cattle or horses.

As for marrying beautiful concubines, it was just a dream.

The son-in-law was unqualified.

Trying to rise to the upper echelons of the Wei family as a son-in-law was nearly impossible.

Shen Xuan shook his head, dismissing this impractical idea.

"I must have read too many cultivation novels in my past life, indulging in wild fantasies!"

Currently, his strong points in cultivation techniques included Talismans, Arrays, and Corpse Refinement.

Corpse Refinement was undoubtedly considered a Demon Technique in the eyes of cultivators, not to be displayed.

His Array skills were only at Tier One Top Grade level, not worthy of high regard.

His level in Talismans was his bread and butter, being a Tier Two Top Grade Talisman Master, yet it easily exposed his identity.

"How about I try Alchemy?"

Shen Xuan possessed Li Ruyi’s inherited Alchemy knowledge.

Generally speaking, Fire Cultivators were best suited for Alchemy.

However, every rule has exceptions.

Besides the most popular Fire Technique Refining, there was another lesser-known method of Alchemy.

That was Water Technique Refining.

During her lifetime, Li Ruyi was a Fire Technique Alchemist.

However, her Alchemy Art inheritance included Chapters on Water Technique Refining.

After all, it’s all Alchemy, the principles are mostly the same, with the same materials, only differing in steps.

With Shen Xuan’s current wealth, plus the aid of the Mysterious Jade Talisman.

As long as he was willing to spend Spirit Stones and time, achieving Tier One Top Grade Pill Master was not out of reach.

To advance further.

He needed to devote himself to practice.

"Then I’ll become a Water Technique Alchemist!"

"Anyway, I will need to study Alchemy Art sooner or later!"

Relying on oneself was better than relying on others.

In the future, as his realm cultivation improved, refining and consuming Spirit Pills would become part of the agenda.

Purifying Foundation Pill was among the most important.

...

Two months later.

In the Divine Sword Sect’s jurisdiction, Weihai Immortal City.

Morning.

As dawn broke, golden light shone, the morning glow was like fire, radiant and colorful.

Shen Xuan rode the Silver-Horned Celestial Horse, flying swiftly from the depths of the sky.

The area within a hundred miles of Weihai Immortal City was a no-fly zone.

Under the interference of the Immortal City Protection Array, any Flying Magical Treasure would lose balance.

Even cultivators using Sword Flight were affected this way.

At this time, the benefits of Spiritual Birds and Spiritual Beasts became apparent.

Flying spiritual birds and beasts didn’t require the cultivator to divert attention to control them.

Around the Immortal City, they were unaffected by the Protection Array.

Nonetheless, Shen Xuan still signaled the Silver-Horned Celestial Horse to land a hundred miles outside Weihai Immortal City.

Then, he rode the Silver-Horned Celestial Horse, galloping forward.

Half an hour later.

In Shen Xuan’s sight, a magnificent Immortal City towered into the clouds.

This was Weihai Immortal City, the largest stronghold on the eastern side of the Divine Sword Sect, built by the East Sea; its scale was several times larger than Bishui Sect’s Yunyuan Immortal City.

The Immortal City covered a thousand miles, inhabited by hundreds of thousands of cultivators, serving as the eastern shield of the Divine Sword Sect.

It occupied Spirit Veins of even higher grades.

They should be Tier Three Middle Grade.

This also meant that the stationed True Masters in Yunyuan Immortal City had higher realm cultivation.

The Divine Sword Sect primarily being Sword Cultivators, their combat strength exceeded peers of the same tier.

Weihai Immortal City had True Masters from Divine Sword Sect sitting in town; relying on the Protection Array, even Tier Four Demon Cultivators couldn’t break through in a short time.

Before arriving, Shen Xuan made some inquiries.

The Divine Sword Sect’s jurisdiction had two main characteristics.

One was the fierce local customs.

The number of Sword Cultivators was the highest, prone to fiery tempers, opting to fight instead of talk, choosing action over words.

The other was its renowned poverty and backwardness.

There were fewer craftsmen like Pill Masters and Talisman Masters, making cultivation spiritual objects like Spirit Pills and Talismans more expensive compared to other places.

Shen Xuan rode the Silver-Horned Celestial Horse, attracting envious glances.

At this moment, he lowered his aura to Foundation Establishment Second Layer.

Cultivators in the Foundation Establishment realm continually broke through the sky, like him, landing near the Immortal City and continuing on foot or mounted on spiritual beasts, or using Light Body Technique towards the city gates.

Shen Xuan arrived at the city gate, registered his information as Shen Changsheng, a loose cultivator, paid the Spirit Stone, and obtained an Identity Token.

With his Perfect Level Concealing Breath Technique, combined with the Illusion Technique changing his appearance and stature, it was enough to conceal from any Foundation Establishment realm cultivator.

Even a Fake Pill Master wouldn’t detect his disguise unless within ten yards.

Shen Xuan thought very clearly.

His goal was to acquire the Divine Turtle Essence Blood from the Wei family on White Crane Island, without revealing his identity to avoid future troubles.

As for the Silver-Horned Celestial Horse, few knew about it.

He didn’t need to intentionally avoid people’s notice.

After entering Weihai Immortal City, Shen Xuan stayed in the Divine Sword Sect’s official inn, in the best room.

The price was slightly higher, thirty Spirit Stones per night.

But it offered safety and provided a certain amount of Spiritual Qi for Foundation Establishment realm cultivators to practice.

After resting for a night.

The next day.

Shen Xuan wandered around Weihai Immortal City.

Finally, he arrived at the Divine Sword Pavilion run by the Divine Sword Sect.

This was the largest and highest-grade cultivation shop in Weihai Immortal City.

Shen Xuan intended to practice Water Technique Refining.

The first step was to purchase a high-tier Water Technique Pill Furnace.

Additionally, he needed various Spirit Pill materials for practice.

As soon as Shen Xuan entered the Divine Sword Pavilion.

A pretty maid’s eyes lit up, immediately showing a professional smile and approached warmly.

She seemed as if she was already familiar with him.

"Fellow Daoist, what do you need?"

Shen Xuan responded with a smile, "I would like to purchase a Tier Two Water Technique Pill Furnace."

The voice fell.

The maid opened her small cherry mouth, obviously somewhat astonished.

After a while, she finally calmed down a bit.

"Fellow Daoist, may I ask your name?"

"I am surnamed Shen."

"Fellow Daoist Shen, are you a Tier Two Water Technique Alchemist?"

"No."

Only then did the maid pat her slightly protruding chest.

"I was wondering! How could anyone be so lucky, meeting a Tier Two Alchemist so early in the day."

Shen Xuan’s head was filled with black lines.

"Fellow Daoist Shen, it’s not that this young girl talks too much. Cultivation in the Alchemy Dao is very difficult; it requires many Spirit Stones and a lot of time."

"Recently, the price of Spiritual Elixirs has dropped, while the necessary materials have become more expensive. Many alchemists have switched professions."

"If the pill success rate isn’t at least forty percent, it leads to losses."

"This young girl feels a sense of affinity with Fellow Daoist Shen, hence the extra conversation. I hope Fellow Daoist Shen doesn’t mind!"

Shen Xuan smiled and nodded.

These issues were originally caused by him.

Even Pill Masters of Medicine God Valley are in decline, let alone ordinary independent alchemists.

"Thank you, Fellow Daoist, for your guidance. May I ask your name?"

The maid’s charming face flushed slightly, but she still spoke softly, "This young girl is Wei Yafei, Outer Disciple of the Divine Sword Sect."

Shen Xuan’s heart was moved.

"I wonder if Fellow Daoist Wei knows Wei Yaqian from White Crane Island?"

Wei Yafei asked in surprise, "Yaqian is my cousin. Does Fellow Daoist Shen know her?"

"Not personally."

"However, I have a close friend who’s well acquainted with her."

Shen Xuan chuckled.

"Fellow Daoist Wei, please help me select a Tier Two Water Technique Pill Furnace first."

Wei Yafei looked deeply at Shen Xuan.

Bowed and saluted.

"Fellow Daoist Shen, please wait. This young girl will invite Master Uncle here."

Not long after, a short and chubby Foundation Establishment Cultivator approached with a smiling face.

"I am Hu Mingxing of the Divine Sword Sect, the shopkeeper here."

"Loose Cultivator Shen Changsheng, greetings to Shopkeeper Hu."

"Fellow Daoist Shen, please follow me."

Shopkeeper Hu led Shen Xuan straight to the VIP room inside.

Upon entering, Wei Yafei had already prepared Spirit Tea and served it on the Jade Table in front of the two.

"Fellow Daoist Shen, to be frank, Tier Two Alchemists are scarce in Weihai Immortal City, and Water Technique Alchemists even rarer!"

"May I be so bold as to ask, is Fellow Daoist Shen planning to cultivate the Water Technique Refining Dao?"

Shen Xuan nodded.

"Indeed."

"I understand. May I ask what grade and price range of Water Technique Pill Furnace do you need?"

Shen Xuan contemplated.

With his current Spiritual Power and Divine Soul, there should be no problem controlling a Tier Two Top Grade Water Technique Pill Furnace.

However, being new and just starting to cultivate Water Technique refining skills, it would not be advisable to be overly ostentatious.

"A Tier Two Low Grade Water Technique Pill Furnace, the higher the quality, the better. Price is not an issue."

Upon hearing this, Shopkeeper Hu’s eyes showed a trace of respect.

This was a person who didn’t worry about money!

"Alright! Fellow Daoist Shen, please wait!"

Saying that, Shopkeeper Hu whispered instructions to Wei Yafei.

Wei Yafei continuously nodded, glanced at Shen Xuan, and quickly left.

Shortly after, she returned holding a large brocade box.

Shopkeeper Hu took the brocade box and said, "Fellow Daoist Shen, see if this pill furnace meets your approval?"

Shen Xuan opened the brocade box, inside was an antique pill furnace.

The furnace’s body was engraved with several arrays, its surface like clouds and mists, subtly conveying Dao Intent of vicissitudes.

"This pill furnace is called Ancient Mysterious Water Pill Furnace, refined from Deep Sea Ten Thousand Years Golden Sand Essence. Its conductivity to Water Spiritual Power is excellent, a rare treasure. I wonder if Fellow Daoist Shen is satisfied?"

Chen Xuan asked, "May I try it?"

"Please do!"

Water Technique Refining is even more complex than Fire Technique Refining.

It consists of steps like dissolving, soaking, sealing, boiling, simmering, nurturing, brewing, striking, pouring, marinating, and condensing.

All require the use of Spirit Water.

For Water Technique Alchemists, the pill furnace’s conductivity to Water Spiritual Power is more important than its sturdiness.

Chen Xuan infused his Spiritual Power into the Ancient Mysterious Water Pill Furnace, his Divine Thought slightly moving, remotely controlling it.

After spinning in the air for several circles, it steadily landed on the Jade Table.

Withdrawing his Spiritual Power, Shen Xuan nodded.

"I’ll take this one, how many Spirit Stones?"

"One hundred eighty thousand Spirit Stones, this is the lowest price."

Shopkeeper Hu sincerely explained.

"Tier Two Water Technique Pill Furnaces are extremely rare. Even the major sects seldom sell them externally."

"This Ancient Mysterious Water Furnace, its main material is Deep Sea Ten Thousand Years Golden Sand Essence, extremely precious."

"Only our Divine Sword Sect, always respecting fellow alchemists, would sell it at a fair price."

"Elsewhere in Song Country, even in Immortal Cities under Medicine God Valley, no amount of Spirit Stones would acquire it."

Shen Xuan knew this already, naturally not arguing.

"Alright, this furnace it is! Shopkeeper Hu is considerate!"

Shen Xuan took out his Storage Pouch, poured out a pile of Spirit Stones, and calmly said, "Please have Shopkeeper Hu help to gather a hundred batches of Essence Nourishing Pill and a hundred batches of Yellow Dragon Pill materials."

Hearing this, Shopkeeper Hu looked at Shen Xuan in surprise.

He hadn’t expected Shen Xuan to purchase such a Tier Two Water Technique Pill Furnace, only to refine Qi Cultivation Spirit Pills.

"Okay. Yafei, quickly get the materials ready for Fellow Daoist Shen."

Shortly.

Shen Xuan walked out of the Divine Sword Pavilion leisurely.

Behind him, Shopkeeper Hu was still waving with a smile.

When Shen Xuan’s figure completely disappeared...

Wei Yafei asked, "Master Uncle Hu, is Fellow Daoist Shen really a Water Technique Alchemist?"

"Foundation Establishment Second Layer, possibly just obtained a Water Technique Refining inheritance and wants to try the Water Technique Alchemy Dao."

"Isn’t it said that the Water Technique Alchemy Dao is very difficult?"

"Difficult?"

Shopkeeper Hu shook his head.

"Cultivation Techniques, which one is not difficult!"

"Without trying, until one’s head is battered, how would one give up!"

"If he sells that pill furnace, recycle it at seventy percent of the original price, treat it as a friend’s favor."

Upon hearing this, Wei Yafei hurriedly nodded.

"Alright!"

A hint of disappointment showed in her eyes.

She silently thought to herself.

"If he indeed were a Water Technique Alchemist, that would be great."

"Perhaps, he could help Sister Yaqian out of her predicament!"