Longevity: My Talents Are a Bit Abundant-Chapter 372: Invisible Demon Shark

East Mountain Sea Domain.

Three hundred miles south of Azure Dragon Island.

A Wei Family warship quickly returns to White Crane Island.

On the deck, Wei Xinghong salutes another refined-looking cultivator.

"Seventh Uncle, your action this time, capturing and killing Lu Zhanhao’s Spirit Beast, the Invisible Demon Shark, is a cause for celebration!"

This person is another member of the Wei Family, Wei Anxin, who has reached Foundation Establishment Perfection and is a Core Formation Seed.

On the other side of the deck, the massive Invisible Demon Shark is caught by a dark iron hook magical treasure, struggling in its death throes.

A blood hole is in its abdomen, with the demon core taken out.

It is breathing heavily, extremely weak, and could die at any moment.

Wei Anxin gazes into the distance towards Azure Dragon Island.

"Lu Zhanhao is ambitious, hoping to make a comeback and counterattack White Crane Island."

"This time, killing his Spirit Beast serves as a warning to him."

The Wei Family had prepared for this operation for a long time.

Using a school of white cod demon fish, the favorite food of the Invisible Demon Shark, as bait, they lured it to a spot three hundred miles from Azure Dragon Island.

Wei Anxin personally took action, using a pre-prepared Demon Hunting Divine Hook, and launched a surprise attack, achieving a great success.

By the time Lu Zhanhao noticed the anomaly and tried to recall the Invisible Demon Shark, it was already too late.

The Invisible Demon Shark, firmly hooked by the Demon Hunting Divine Hook, could not cloak itself or escape, and its abdominal demon core had been extracted by Wei Anxin, its death merely a question of time.

Wei Anxin glanced at the dying Invisible Demon Shark, a hint of joy in his eyes.

This operation is tantamount to cutting off one of Lu Zhanhao’s arms.

Without the Invisible Demon Shark, Lu Zhanhao’s strength is significantly diminished.

In the short term, it’s hard for him to find a Spirit Beast of equal power to replace it.

Wei Anxin said calmly, "If Lu Zhanhao dares to pursue us, I’d like to teach him a lesson."

"No! Seventh Uncle, we are too close to Azure Dragon Island. If Patriarch Lu pursues us, it will be difficult to escape even with a warship."

Wei Xinghong quickly advised.

Wei Anxin is the Wei Family’s Core Formation Seed, the hope of the entire clan.

His importance surpasses even that of the Patriarch, and he must not come to harm.

"Patriarch Lu!"

"Once I condense the Inner Core, I will confront him sooner or later!"

Wei Anxin was filled with fighting spirit.

He is the number one person in the Foundation Establishment Realm in the East Mountain Sea Domain.

His real combat strength surpasses even that of the Patriarch of the Wei Family.

If it wasn’t for fearing Patriarch Lu.

He would have long wanted to fight Lu Zhanhao.

"Seventh Uncle, how is your plan for Core Formation Spiritual Objects going?"

Wei Anxin, having reached Foundation Establishment Perfection, is planning to impact Core Formation.

Besides needing a Core Formation Dao Venue.

He also needs a Tier-Breaking Spirit Pill Golden Core and Core Formation Spiritual Objects with the corresponding attributes.

The Wei Family Ancestor is personally negotiating with the Medicine God Valley to purchase the Golden Transformation Pill.

As for Core Formation Spiritual Objects.

They need to be chosen based on Wei Anxin’s personal cultivation circumstances to find the most compatible one.

Of course, the higher the grade and quality, the better.

"Don’t worry, I already have some leads."

"That’s good."

Wei Xinghong said with a smile, "Once Seventh Uncle solidifies his Golden Core, the mere Lu Family on Azure Dragon Island will be nothing but a clown, easily wiped out!"

"Golden Core? Heh, it would be excellent if I can condense a True Pill!"

Wei Anxin said with a smile.

As long as he gets the Golden Transformation Pill and the desired Core Formation Spiritual Objects, he is seventy percent sure he can successfully form a pill.

However, condensing a Golden Core is nearly impossible.

Creating a True Pill would be good enough.

Among the over a hundred Cultivation Clans in the East Mountain Sea Domain over three thousand years, only the ancestor Cang Ming True Master achieved a True Pill.

"Rest assured, Seventh Uncle! With the Wei Family Ancestor’s protection, you will certainly achieve a True Pill!"

"Hopefully."

Wei Anxin saw the warship gradually move away from Azure Dragon Island.

The worry in his heart gradually eased.

Unless absolutely necessary.

He didn’t want to engage Lu Zhanhao directly in battle.

A mishap affecting his Dao Foundation would directly impact his success in condensing the Inner Core.

If it weren’t for the oppressive posture of the Lu Family and the Wei Family’s weakened influence.

He wouldn’t have taken action.

"By the way, I heard that Wei Yating has excellent talent in Water Technique Refining?"

At the mention of Wei Yating, Wei Xinghong couldn’t help but show a hint of pride.

"The Patriarch personally asked Pill Master Shen. If Yating can reach Foundation Establishment, there’s a good chance she could become a Tier Two Water Technique Alchemist!"

"Not bad! If the family has a Tier Two Water Technique Alchemist, the family’s prosperity is guaranteed!"

Wei Anxin laughed as he patted Wei Xinghong on the shoulder.

"Xinghong, you must foster that girl well. A Tier Two Water Technique Alchemist, I suppose there’s only one in the entire Divine Sword Sect."

"Rest assured, Seventh Uncle! Xinghong knows what’s important."

"The Patriarch instructed that as long as Yating needs it, the entire clan’s strength will be used to support her."

"By the way, has there been any investigation into Pill Master Shen’s origins?"

"No. The ancestor said he must be a prodigy from a major sect, using an alias to lie low."

"A sect prodigy? Could he be here for the Divine Turtle Remains and Essence Blood?"

"Presumably so."

Wei Anxin laughed.

"He wants our Wei Family’s spiritual artifacts, but we want his Water Technique Refining inheritance!"

"Let’s see whose skills will wear the other out!"

Wei Xinghong also laughed, "That’s also the ancestor’s intention."

As long as the Wei Family ancestor is alive and Wei Anxin succeeds in Core Formation.

No matter how strong Pill Master Shen is, he won’t be able to deal with the Wei Family.

"Ask him if he’s interested in the carcass of the Invisible Demon Shark."

"If he wants it, sell it to him at a discount, as compensation for guiding Yating in the Alchemy Dao."

...

Patriarch Lu never appeared in the end.

The Wei Family warship returned home safely.

At home.

Wei Xinghong called for Wei Yating.

"Grandfather!"

"Go ask Pill Master Shen if he’s interested in Patriarch Lu’s Spirit Beast, the Invisible Demon Shark."

"Ah! Grandfather, did you go out and kill Patriarch Lu’s Spirit Beast?"

"Where do I have that ability!"

Wei Xinghong glared at his granddaughter.

"Don’t ask too many questions! Just go when you’re told!"

"Yes, Grandfather."

Wei Yating returned to her room, touched up her appearance slightly in the copper mirror, and went to visit Shen Xuan.

Lately, she often went to Shen Xuan’s Cave Mansion for refining.

After becoming familiar with Shen Xuan, her conversation and demeanor became much more lively.

"Pill Master Shen, Grandfather asked Yating to inquire if you want the Invisible Demon Shark?"

"You’ve seen it. It’s Patriarch Lu’s Spirit Beast from Azure Dragon Island."

Upon hearing this, a hint of joy flashed in Shen Xuan’s eyes.

He had been thinking of ways to lure out the Invisible Demon Shark and draw it away from Patriarch Lu.

And then kill it in one decisive move.

Unexpectedly, the Lu Family made the first move.

"I want it!"

Shen Xuan’s answer was firm.

"How many Spirit Stones?"

Wei Yating’s face blushed slightly.

"I don’t know. I’ll invite Grandfather to come and discuss it with Pill Master Shen."

Half a shichen later, Wei Yating returned to Shen Xuan’s Cave Mansion with Wei Xinghong.

"Pill Master Shen instructing Yating in the Alchemy Dao — this kindness, the Wei Family is well aware of."

"The Invisible Demon Shark has no Demon Core, priced at three hundred thousand Spirit Stones, what does Pill Master Shen think?"

The Demon Core of an Upper Grade Water Demon is about one hundred thousand Spirit Stones in the market.

The entire value of the Invisible Demon Shark is twenty thousand Spirit Stones cheaper than the Iron-Beaked Sea Crocodile from the previous auction.

The Wei Family’s intentions were very clear.

Selling below market price to repay a favor to Shen Xuan.

"Alright!"

After a brief consideration, Shen Xuan readily agreed.

Although it doesn’t have a Demon Core to refine into a Corpse Beast,

the Essence Blood and Demon Beast Meat are what Shen Xuan values most.

The Essence Blood of an Upper Grade Water Demon can provide Dao Rhyme and enhance the skill.

A thousand and some catties of Upper Grade Water Attribute Demon Beast Meat, when refined with , could last a year.

Nowadays,

as approaches Perfection,

Shen Xuan’s appetite has significantly increased.

He needs Water Attribute Demon Beast Meat, and the higher the grade, the better.

A Tier Two Upper Grade Water Demon without a Demon Core, priced at three hundred thousand Spirit Stones,

is still quite a bargain.

Soon, the two reached a deal.

Wei Xinghong left with Wei Yating.

Returning to the mansion,

Wei Xinghong had a private conversation with Wei Yating.

"Yating, study the Alchemy Dao with Pill Master Shen diligently."

"Yes, Grandfather."

Wei Yating was perceptive and smart.

She realized that the Wei Family was deliberately trying to form ties with Pill Master Shen.

"The Ancestor suspects that Pill Master Shen is a prodigy disciple of a Major Sect."

Wei Xinghong lightly coughed, emphasizing his words.

"You and he are not possible."

Wei Yating’s pretty face flushed with a touch of red.

"Grandfather, Yating doesn’t have that intention."

"Besides, Pill Master Shen wouldn’t even look at Yating."

Wei Xinghong nodded.

"As long as you understand."

"Pill Master Shen looks young, but his real age is at least a hundred."

Wei Xinghong still underestimated.

Shen Xuan was already a hundred and twenty years old.

"You two are not suitable."

"Focus on your Alchemy Dao studies. Whatever you need, feel free to ask for it."

"The Patriarch has spoken, the whole clan will do its utmost to cultivate you into a Tier Two Pill Master."

Hearing this, Wei Yating slightly bowed in courtesy.

Her resolve towards her goal only strengthened.

She indeed had admiration for Pill Master Shen.

Cultured and refined, gentle and polite.

He not only wholeheartedly imparted the Alchemy Dao but also willingly expended his Essence to remove Pill Toxins and purify her Spiritual Power.

However, considering Pill Master Shen’s roots as a prodigy of a Major Sect,

as well as the differences in Realm and age,

Wei Yating knew that there could be no outcome between her and Pill Master Shen.

Moreover, from beginning to end, Pill Master Shen never hinted at anything of the sort.

Let alone Pill Master Shen not being interested in her.

Even if he were, both would face the impediments of their respective sects and families.

The family wouldn’t agree to let her marry out, benefiting an outsider, having cultivated her with such great effort.

"Yating understands."

"As long as you understand."

Wei Xinghong sighed gently, his face revealing a touch of bitterness.

"The family nurtures us to grow. As we grow, we must repay the family."

"As members of the family, it’s our destiny."

"Yating knows."

Looking at his most promising granddaughter brought Wei Xinghong a sense of emotion.

"Yating, seize this opportunity well! If you obtain Pill Master Shen’s Alchemy Dao inheritance and become a Tier Two Water Technique Alchemist,

you will become the top alchemist of the East Mountain Sea Domain!"

"In the future, I will answer to the ancestors and forebears with pride!"

This was not an exaggeration from Wei Xinghong.

In the East Mountain Sea Domain, Tier Two Pill Masters are extremely rare.

Not to mention Water Technique Alchemists being even rarer.

With so many Water Attribute Demon Beasts here,

it is quite ideal for a Water Technique Alchemist to thrive.

"Rest assured, Grandfather, Yating will certainly put in every effort not to let the family down and advance to a Tier Two Pill Master!"

Wei Yating said resolutely.

Her heart lightly sighed.

This life, she would spend her old age on White Crane Island.

Yet, it might as well be that way.

Her greatest goal was to become an exceptional Pill Master.

Single-minded, success comes easier.

At this moment,

inside the cave mansion,

after finishing with the Iron-Beaked Sea Crocodile Corpse Beast,

Shen Xuan began handling the corpse of the Invisible Demon Shark.

Relatively speaking, this was simpler.

First, he extracted the Essence Blood to store separately.

Then cut off the valuable fins and pulled out the sharp teeth.

Removed the outer shield scales.

Started breaking down and storing the Demon Shark Meat.

It took Shen Xuan a full shichen to process the Invisible Demon Shark completely.

"The Wei Family does have some foundation."

"Even were able to capture and kill Patriarch Lu’s Spirit Beast."

"I wonder how Lu Zhanhao is doing now!"

Such a Natal Spirit Beast,

has a Divine Soul Contract with its cultivator master.

The fall of the Natal Spirit Beast hardly harms the cultivator master’s Divine Soul.

But in a short time, it’s hard to find a comparable replacement in strength.

As a Beast Taming Cultivator, losing the Invisible Demon Shark, Lu Zhanhao’s combat power is noticeably reduced.

"The Wei Family thinks they can intimidate the Lu Family this way, buying time."

"The result might end up backfiring."

In Shen Xuan’s mind, he thought.

Originally, White Crane Island belonged to the Lu Family.

The Wei Family’s ancestor, Cang Ming True Master, snatched it from the Lu Family.

The remaining Lu Family descendants joined the Beast Emperor Pavilion, keeping a low profile for a millennium.

Finally nurturing a Fake Pill True Master, with the Beast Emperor Pavilion backing them, their momentum is strong.

How could they change their expansion to reclaim White Crane Island due to the Wei Family’s intimidation?

"Well, now there’s a good show to watch!"