Longevity: My Talents Are a Bit Abundant-Chapter 429: Looking After Old Friends

Cave Mansion, Reception Hall.

Shen Xuan personally served Mist Shadow Spirit Tea to Tang Renhao and Zhu Jintang.

After many years without seeing each other, the two had visibly aged, with more weathered faces and graying temples.

"Fellow Daoist Shen, this place of yours is truly a Grotto Heaven Blessed Land!"

Tang Renhao praised after drinking the Spirit Tea.

His eyes were full of envy.

Hearing this, Shen Xuan smiled and said softly, "Brother Tang, you flatter me."

"It’s not just flattery."

Tang Renhao’s tone became heavier: "For cultivators, who doesn’t want to join a famous sect to have resources, companions, techniques, and a place to cultivate? Fellow Daoist Shen should understand. To reach where you are, among loose cultivators, it’s one in a million."

As he spoke, a touch of admiration appeared on Tang Renhao’s face.

He was aware of Shen Xuan’s background.

Back then, in Yunyuan Immortal City, above the East Sea.

When Shen Xuan first met him, he was merely a late-stage Qi Cultivation loose cultivator.

If not for the recommendation of close friend Wen Zijian, Shen Xuan wouldn’t even have the qualification to associate with him.

Time flies.

In the blink of an eye, sixty years had passed.

Who would have thought that the talisman master, who was still at the late stage of Qi Cultivation at eighty, would now be a direct disciple of the Cyan Cloud Sect’s True Master, and even an heir of their teachings.

Such is destiny!

Tang Renhao worked his way up from a loose cultivator demon hunter.

He knew how difficult it was for an ordinary loose cultivator to reach such a stage.

For loose cultivators, they lack resources, companions, techniques, and a place to train.

If they had the choice, they would also want to join a sect.

They would have regular stipends, meeting their cultivation needs; superior cultivation techniques passed down for continual practice, advancing towards Core Formation; Dao grounds rich in Spiritual Qi, and good mentors and friends guiding their practice.

Most importantly, attaching themselves to a great sect meant having the sect’s backing, being respected wherever they went, without living a life licking the blood off the blade.

"Just good luck, that’s all."

Shen Xuan smiled and said, "Brother Tang and Brother Zhu, your mutual trust and progress are deeply admired by me."

After hearing Shen Xuan’s words.

Tang Renhao and Zhu Jintang exchanged a smile, appearing at ease.

The two had been friends for many years.

Supporting each other to reach their current stage was indeed not easy.

They could be said to be as close as brothers.

Anyone wanting to deal with one of them had to face the other’s retaliation.

Throughout hundreds of years of wind and rain, they faced challenges together.

On the brink of life and death several times, they never betrayed their initial vows.

"We two old codgers are just huddling together for warmth, not like Fellow Daoist Shen, with extraordinary talent and boundless potential!"

Zhu Jintang shook his head and said.

When the subject of potential was brought up, both their expressions turned gloomy.

They were both at the middle stage of Foundation Establishment.

Years of fighting demons had left their already average Dao Foundations scarred and battered.

Now, stuck at the middle stage of Foundation Establishment, it’s tough to break through.

This is also the fate of most independent practitioners.

Their aptitude and cultivation techniques were mediocre, to begin with.

Too much fighting hurt their Dao foundations and flesh bodies.

Lacking guidance from master teachers in their practice, they took many wrong paths, leaving hidden dangers.

Basically, their realm and cultivation would stagnate at the middle stage of Foundation Establishment.

Even with tier-breaking spirit pills, they dared not easily attempt breakthroughs.

If the attempt fails, the backlash consequences are far worse than those for sect disciples.

Realm falling, regression in cultivation would be considered fortunate.

They might end up severely injured, dying beyond cure.

Shen Xuan changed the subject: "By the way, any news on Fellow Daoist Wen Zijian?"

"He’s doing well. Fellow Daoist Wen joined the Golden Concealment Sect, and his daughter has also established her Dao Foundation, marrying into a renowned family of Golden Concealment Sect, enjoying a peaceful old age!"

Zhu Jintang said with some envy.

"That old brother of mine is much stronger than the two of us. Last time, he wrote to thank Fellow Daoist Shen for your assistance back then."

Shen Xuan smiled faintly.

"Alright! Brothers, the three of us together are half a millennium old, no need to flatter ourselves!"

After saying this, Shen Xuan took a sip of spirit tea, clearing his throat.

He then spoke seriously: "Let’s get down to business. How many Tier Two Demon Cores did you bring for what I asked?"

Hearing Shen Xuan getting down to business, Tang Renhao straightened his posture.

"Eighteen, Fellow Daoist Shen, take a look and see if they meet the requirements?"

Zhu Jintang took out eighteen jade boxes, each containing a freshly acquired Tier Two Demon Core.

Shen Xuan examined them.

Among the eighteen demon cores, two did not quite meet the standards.

One had excessively heavy hostility, likely from a big-headed wolffish.

The other was somewhat damaged, from a red-striped carp.

Shen Xuan pointed them out.

"These two won’t do. In the future, don’t accept big-headed wolffish demon cores. Red-striped carp ones are fine, but this one’s too damaged, with Spiritual Qi leaking, making it unusable."

Zhu Jintang chuckled and complained, "Brother Renhao, I told you these two wouldn’t work!"

"We’re all old brothers here, brought them for Fellow Daoist Shen to see."

Tang Renhao showed a hint of embarrassment.

"You know well enough, Old He and the others have it tough too."

Shen Xuan smiled.

"It’s fine, I’ll take them all."

"That doesn’t seem right!"

Tang Renhao looked apologetic.

"I’m planning to experiment with Foundation Establishment Pills. Such tier-breaking spirit pills aren’t easy to succeed with! Might as well use these two cores for practice, it’s the same."

"Then many thanks to Fellow Daoist Shen!"

Zhu Jintang said with a smile.

"We’ve been friends for sixty years, no need for such formalities."

A couple of demon cores of slightly lower grade didn’t bother Shen Xuan at all.

"How many spirit stones in total?"

"I have a detailed list here."

Tang Renhao took out a purchase detail sheet.

Indeed, each demon core had a specific price marked.

Of the eighteen demon cores, seven were their own, while the other eleven were purchased from other demon hunters.

Their own ones were priced at market value.

"Two hundred eighty-seven thousand spirit stones. How about I give you three hundred fifty thousand spirit stones? Sound right?"

Shen Xuan calculated.

A Tier Two lower-grade demon core averaged fifteen thousand spirit stones, considered cheap enough.

This also had to do with Yunyuan Immortal City’s proximity to the East Sea.

Water Attribute Demon Core is the cheapest among the five attribute demon cores.

Similarly, Water Attribute Foundation Establishment Pill is the cheapest among the five attribute Foundation Establishment Pills.

"That’s right!"

Zhu Jintang forced a smile and asked somewhat embarrassedly, "Fellow Daoist Shen, once you’ve refined the Foundation Establishment Pill, could you spare some for us?"

Shen Xuan did not answer, slightly furrowing his brows.

He has not yet begun refining the Foundation Establishment Pill.

The cultivation influences desiring the Foundation Establishment Pill have already lined up.

The United Commerce Association providing various spirit medicines.

The Beast Taming Zhou Family of Cyan Yang Prefecture.

There’s also Lv Zhengying, who is about to establish a cultivation clan and wants a few Foundation Establishment Pills as the foundation of the clan.

Now, Zhu Jintang has also brought it up.

Tang Renhao hasn’t said anything.

But his stance has always aligned with Zhu Jintang.

"Fellow Daoist Zhu, to be honest, the Foundation Establishment Pills have not yet been refined, and some people have already reserved them."

"The commerce association providing the medicines, my partner family, sect brothers, among others."

Zhu Jintang awkwardly smiled, nodding continuously.

"I understand, Fellow Daoist Zhu."

Nevertheless, the thick disappointment of Zhu Jintang was clearly visible.

"No, you don’t understand."

Shen Xuan chuckled lightly and said, "What I mean is, if you want the Foundation Establishment Pill, you’ll have to wait a bit."

"Ah!"

The situation took a turn, and Zhu Jintang momentarily didn’t understand Shen Xuan’s meaning.

"Fellow Daoist Shen, what do you mean by that?"

Upon hearing this, Zhu Jintang asked somewhat puzzledly.

Tang Renhao asked in a deep voice, "Fellow Daoist Shen’s meaning is that he can give us some Foundation Establishment Pills, but we’ll have to wait a while."

"However, how long will this wait be?"

Shen Xuan looked at Tang Renhao and said, "As short as two years, as long as three to five years. Perhaps three to five pills is still possible."

Shen Xuan deliberately lowered the quantity.

If expectations are too high, it would actually be unwise.

In fact, if everything goes smoothly,

he could sell several more pills to the two of them.

As for the price, there’s no need to say much.

A Sect Foundation Establishment Pill starts at thirty thousand spirit stones.

Even then, it’s more like price without market.

Without certain connections, you can’t buy it at all.

In the past, Shen Xuan prepared the materials himself, and Qin Yuehan stepped in, inviting Elder Alchemist Ge from the sect to refine the Foundation Establishment Pills for him.

"Great! Thank you, Fellow Daoist Shen!"

Shen Xuan waved his hand.

"Don’t rush! Fellow Daoist Tang, listen to what I have to say."

Shen Xuan handed thirty-five thousand spirit stones to Zhu Jintang.

"I’ll need to trouble the two of you to purchase more suitable Tier Two demon cores. The more demon cores, the better for refining the Foundation Establishment Pills."

"We understand."

Zhu Jintang accepted the spirit stones, slightly excited.

With the Foundation Establishment Pill, the two could confidently auction off the Tier Two Middle Grade Spirit Vein Island to establish their respective cultivation clans.

Of course, the best would be neighboring islands to mutually support each other.

"Alright! Be careful on your way back, and don’t attract any unwanted attention. This is a huge sum of more than thirty thousand spirit stones!"

Shen Xuan joked.

In fact, both are experienced veteran demon hunters.

Ordinary tribulation cultivators wouldn’t dare to mess with such tough characters.

"Rest assured! Fellow Daoist Shen, we’ll be careful."

Tang Renhao said with a smile.

He knows very well that Shen Xuan in front of him is always cautious, a prudent person.

If he were reckless or careless, Shen Xuan wouldn’t have reached his current position.

He has already mentioned refining Foundation Establishment Pills.

He’s surely confident inside.

The hope for success is quite high.

A pill master capable of refining Foundation Establishment Pills receives respect wherever they go.

Currently, Shen Xuan is still able to regard them as equals in interactions.

Entirely based on the friendship of the past.

Not to mention they are both Middle Stage Foundation Establishment loose cultivator demon hunters.

Even if all the demon hunters in Yunyuan Immortal City gathered together, Shen Xuan might not care at all.

It’s not an exaggeration to say,

right now they can only do some errands for Shen Xuan.

As for Tier Two Water Attribute Demon Cores,

all various immortal cities by the sea can collect them.

As long as Shen Xuan is willing,

there are people ready to serve him.

Shen Xuan’s gestures clearly show his care for the two of them.

Even when Zhu Jintang proposed wanting some Foundation Establishment Pills, he did not refuse.

It’s undeniable that Shen Xuan is an old friend who values past relationships!

At this moment, how could Tang Renhao know?

Shen Xuan hasn’t even considered all these.

He’s just afraid of getting into trouble and reluctant to leave the sect.

As for the Foundation Establishment Pills,

Shen Xuan simply uses them as a means to build connections.

He doesn’t even give them a second thought.

After the seven sects of Song Country obtained the Cold Jade Pill formula,

the three main materials of the Cold Jade Pill within Song Country were wiped clean.

Now, even with spirit stones, they cannot be bought.

The medicines Shen Xuan hoarded are also gradually being used up.

He cannot let the alchemy room valued at three million go to waste.

Besides,

the soul cultivator Li Ruyi who owes enormous debts also must open a furnace to refine pills.

Otherwise, she won’t be able to repay her debt for a lifetime.

Shen Xuan personally escorted the two out of Cold Jade Peak.

The next day, as Shen Xuan intended to begin refining pills,

Lv Zhengying hurriedly arrived.

Bringing shocking news.