Longevity: My Talents Are a Bit Abundant-Chapter 369: Patriarchs’ Fierce Battle

Inside the Celestial Fragrance Pavilion.

Top floor VIP room.

Shen Xuan directly took out 250,000 Spirit Stones to purchase premium intelligence about the Wei Family of White Crane Island, the Lu Family of Azure Dragon Island, and the Zhang Family of Dreamcloud Island.

Although the price was steep, it was worth the cost.

Included were detailed reports on the three Fake Pill True Masters from these families.

Realm, cultivation techniques, magical treasures, lifespan, and more.

If he were to fight them, he would definitely be at a disadvantage.

However, knowing himself and his enemies, Shen Xuan’s chances of safely escaping encounters with the three Fake Pill True Masters increased slightly.

Under Wan Meng’s puzzled gaze, Shen Xuan picked up the three intelligence Jade Scrolls and left, without turning back.

From beginning to end, Shen Xuan did not spare a glance at Wan Meng.

He showed no intention of getting close to Wan Meng.

Let alone mingling romantically.

This left Wan Meng quite surprised.

She thought Shen Xuan was playing a game of hard-to-get.

Unexpectedly, even for free, Shen Xuan truly wasn’t interested.

Wan Meng couldn’t understand why.

At one point, she even doubted her own looks and allure.

Later, Wan Meng used a small trick to lure several disciples of various sects playing in Celestial Fragrance Pavilion.

All fell easily, vying to worship at her feet.

"It’s not that my charm is lacking; it’s that there’s something wrong with him!"

Little did she know.

Shen Xuan was highly experienced, and women had long lost their enchantment for him.

Wan Meng may appear as beautiful as a fairy, enchanting and captivating.

Yet Shen Xuan remained unmoved.

"Who is he?"

As a specialized intelligence trade force, the Celestial Fragrance Pavilion had no related information about such a person.

This left Wan Meng feeling uneasy and uncertain.

...

After the auction ended, nearby cultivators gradually left Weihai Immortal City.

Shen Xuan found a secluded spot and reverted to his true appearance.

Stayed overnight at the Sect Inn.

According to the agreement, he came to Weihai Immortal City’s dock and boarded the Wei Family’s warship.

"Pill Master Shen, you’re back!"

Wei Yating, like a lively little deer, bounced up in front of Shen Xuan.

Her smile radiant, her happiness unconsciously revealing itself.

A glow of admiration flashed in her eyes.

Shen Xuan smiled and said, "I’m back!"

"Pill Master Shen, could you help Yating examine the newly bought pill furnace, see if it’s suitable?"

Wei Yating, as if showing off a treasure, took out a small Tier One Water Technique Pill Furnace.

Shen Xuan took it and infused spiritual power, circulating it through the Water Technique Pill Furnace.

"It’s quite good, you can make use of it."

"Really? That’s wonderful!"

Wei Yating’s eyes were as clear as water.

"Can Yating use this to refine Essence Nourishing Pills?"

"You can."

Shen Xuan nodded slightly.

In an instant.

Wei Yating’s face bloomed like a flower.

Full of joy, rosy and bright.

"Pill Master Shen, I am Wei Xinghong."

Hearing the voice from behind, Wei Yating’s cheeks flushed, lowered her head, slowly receded, shyly stepped back.

"Shen has met Fellow Daoist Wei."

Both were Foundation Establishment cultivators, interacting as equals.

"Yating is young and ignorant, I hope Pill Master Shen can tolerate her."

"Fellow Daoist Wei is overreacting. The young girl is innocent and adorable."

The two exchanged subtle verbal blows.

One referring to ignorance, the other to adorability.

In any case, Shen Xuan’s intention was clear.

He considered Wei Yating as a junior.

Without romantic interests.

Hearing this, Wei Xinghong nodded.

"Is everyone here?"

"Everyone is here!"

"Alright, set sail for home!"

The Wei Family warship slowly departed the port.

...

However, the Wei Family warship hadn’t sailed far before being blocked by a more imposing warship.

A closer look revealed that the warship was flying the Lu Family banner.

It was precisely the warship of the Azure Dragon Island Lu Family.

Clearly, the opponent came prepared.

Patriarch Lu led the elite of the clan, standing on the deck, sending a voice message to the Wei Family warship.

"Old Brother Wei, I haven’t seen you for years, could you please show yourself!"

Patriarch Wei walked slowly to the warship deck, confronting Patriarch Lu.

Both were Foundation Establishment Perfection, having openly and secretly fought for years, knowing each other well.

In their hearts, they wished to tear each other to pieces.

Yet they still had smiles on their faces.

"Patriarch Lu, once we parted ways, you still possess the same charm. Ha ha!"

"Unworthy of Brother Wei’s praise!"

Patriarch Lu glanced towards the gate of Weihai Immortal City.

Over there, a Fake Pill True Master stood atop the city wall, overseeing coldly.

Even if the two warships left the port of Weihai Immortal City, as long as they stayed within a hundred miles of Weihai Immortal City, neither could engage in private duels.

"Old Brother Wei, I’ve recently encountered some difficulties in my cultivation, might I trouble you to enlighten me?"

The surrounding cultivators were all stunned.

Patriarch Lu directly challenged Patriarch Wei!

Right at Weihai Immortal City port, under the watchful eye of a Fake Pill True Master!

Patriarch Wei’s expression changed.

With all eyes upon him, it was tough for Patriarch Wei to refuse Patriarch Lu’s challenge.

Just now, at the auction, in terms of financial power, the Wei Family had already lost once.

If they retreated again, the Wei Family’s prestige would undoubtedly decrease.

For a cultivation clan, reputation is extremely important.

If they kept backing down.

Others would only think the Wei Family lacked strength and was not a match for the Lu Family.

If the Wei Family wanted to unite the small families in the East Mountain Sea Domain against Azure Dragon Island’s Lu Family, it would become extremely difficult.

"If Patriarch Lu is so enthusiastic, I will certainly keep you company to the death!"

"Very well, better today than tomorrow. How about we have a little contest tomorrow, in the sea about a hundred miles north of Weihai Immortal City, letting the juniors see?"

Patriarch Wei said coldly and sternly, "Agreed!"

"Brother Wei, don’t be afraid, it’s merely a spar, not a fight to the death. I’ll control my power well."

"No need. Patriarch Lu, go all out. This old bag of bones can still hold up."

They exchanged glances for a long time.

Patriarch Lu suddenly shifted his gaze to Shen Xuan.

"This Daoist, with such extraordinary appearance and demeanor, must be Shen Changsheng, Pill Master Shen!"

Shen Xuan was slightly taken aback.

"I am."

"How much does the Wei Family pay you annually?"

"One hundred thousand Spirit Stones."

Patriarch Lu sighed.

"The Wei Family is too stingy! With Pill Master Shen’s talent, one hundred thousand Spirit Stones is an injustice."

"How about this, Pill Master Shen, come over to our Azure Dragon Island Lu Family, and we’ll pay you two hundred thousand Spirit Stones annually. The breach penalty for the Spirit Contract will be covered by our Lu Family."

"What does Pill Master Shen think?"

Shen Xuan bowed and cupped his hands in salute.

"Thank you, Patriarch Lu, for your kindness."

"A person without integrity cannot stand. Since I, Shen, have signed a tributary Spirit Contract with the Wei Family, I will abide by it unless under special circumstances."

Patriarch Lu shook his head, his gaze sharp as a knife, coupled with a powerful Divine Sense scanning directly toward Shen Xuan.

Shen Xuan remained motionless.

The powerful Divine Sense of a Foundation Establishment Perfection cultivator, when cast upon Shen Xuan, was like an ox into the sea, silent and without a trace.

Patriarch Lu’s expression slightly changed.

He could not probe Shen Xuan with his Divine Sense.

"This person has a treasure that obstructs Divine Sense detection!"

He would not believe that Shen Xuan’s Divine Sense could match his Foundation Establishment Perfection.

In fact, he was overthinking it.

After Shen Xuan achieved Body Refining Great Success, his Divine Sense surged, comparable to Foundation Establishment Perfection.

"Lu Zhanhao, you are quite bold, daring to target my friend!"

With the stern shout of the Wei Family Patriarch, another strong Divine Sense projected, interweaving with the Lu Family Patriarch’s Divine Sense.

Right in front of the Wei Family Patriarch, Patriarch Lu blatantly poached Pill Master Shen, blatantly disregarding the Wei Family.

If the Wei Family Patriarch did not make a move, the Wei Family’s dignity would be utterly lost.

No matter how much he endured, the Wei Family Patriarch’s anger had reached its limit.

"Brother Wei, tomorrow, at the sea area a hundred miles north, see you there."

Patriarch Lu withdrew his Divine Sense, smiling as he transmitted his voice to the Wei Family Patriarch.

The surrounding cultivators who were watching the drama could all hear it clearly.

The Lu Family warship gave a long horn sound, blocking the Wei Family warship and sailing toward the north of Weihai Immortal City.

Obviously, Patriarch Lu took the lead in heading to the agreed location, awaiting the Wei Family Patriarch for a showdown.

...

White Crane Island’s Wei Family and Azure Dragon Island’s Lu Family’s two patriarchs’ duel.

This news quickly spread throughout the nearby regions.

The following morning.

Beside the two warships.

Over a hundred warships were anchored, all here to spectate.

Among them, one ship was massive, unexpectedly the warship of the Divine Sword Sect.

A Fake Pill True Master personally attended the scene.

The Wei Family Patriarch and the Lu Family Patriarch exchanged a few pleasantries before starting to fight.

Both men were Water Cultivators.

Patriarch Lu wielded a flag-shaped Upper Grade Magical Treasure, manipulating the East Sea’s waters, transforming them into sharp Water Blades, attacking the Wei Family Patriarch.

However, what truly distracted the Wei Family Patriarch was an elusive invisible Demon Shark.

Its demon body was transparent, able to blend with the surrounding environment.

A mouth full of sharp teeth, ferocious nature, sensitive sensory organs.

Hidden within the water currents controlled by Patriarch Lu, it would suddenly emerge, baring its long and sharp teeth, viciously biting toward the Wei Family Patriarch.

"Upper Grade Water Demon?"

Shen Xuan’s eyes lit up.

This was a Tier Two Upper Grade Water Attribute Demon Beast.

Possessing the extremely rare invisibility skill.

Sadly, it was Patriarch Lu’s Spirit Beast.

Otherwise, Shen Xuan would have stepped in to capture and kill it.

Under the attacks of Patriarch Lu and the invisible Demon Shark, the Wei Family Patriarch summoned a Spirit Shield Magical Treasure, flashing with silver Spiritual Light, blocking countless sharp Water Blades.

At the same time, holding a long black spear, the spear tip dark golden, exuding an enchanting deep glow, stabbed toward the invisible Demon Shark.

Both were at Foundation Establishment Perfection.

For a moment, they were evenly matched.

Shen Xuan glanced a few times.

He could tell their Spiritual Power and Divine Sense were evenly matched.

To determine the winner, they had to rely on external means.

The Wei Family Patriarch simultaneously summoned two Upper Grade Magical Treasures.

Seeming powerful.

But in reality, consuming Spiritual Power and Divine Soul too quickly.

Only favorable for quick battles, not for prolonged ones.

Patriarch Lu only summoned a Water Control Flag Magical Treasure, directing the invisible Demon Shark.

Compared to the Wei Family Patriarch, who summoned two Upper Grade Magical Treasures simultaneously, his consumption was much less.

The longer the battle lasted, the greater advantage Patriarch Lu had.

Any cultivator with insight could see that if the Wei Family Patriarch didn’t change, he would gradually fall into a desperate situation.

Sure enough.

Half an hour later.

The Wei Family Patriarch turned to defense.

The invisible Demon Shark appeared more frequently.

The Wei Family Patriarch, not paying attention, had the black spear in his hand seized by it, holding onto it relentlessly.

Under the tremendous pulling force, the Wei Family Patriarch’s figure swayed continuously.

At this moment.

Patriarch Lu’s Spiritual Light burst forth.

The Water Control Flag stirred up massive tidal waves.

Surging toward the Wei Family Patriarch in a rolling attack.

At the same time, Patriarch Lu formed a spell with his hands.

Several Water Blades, condensing into icy coldness, invisible and hidden, flew swiftly and fiercely like bolts of lightning toward the Wei Family Patriarch.

Patriarch Lu’s eyes flashed sharply.

The Spirit Shield Magical Treasure he summoned surged again, covering his entire body.

The sound of "ding ding ding" rang continuously.

Patriarch Lu’s body involuntarily retreated all the way.

The Spiritual Light on the Spirit Shield Magical Treasure dimmed, shrinking more than half.

The black spear also slipped from his grasp.

Shen Xuan was slightly surprised.

It wasn’t that Patriarch Lu was so strong.

But rather that the Wei Family Patriarch was weaker than expected.

"Hum!"

The Wei Family Patriarch vanished into the sea water.

Soon after, the waves rolled beneath the sea.

The invisible Demon Shark let out a mourning roar.

In the next moment.

Many bloodstains surfaced on the sea.

Patriarch Lu’s complexion drastically changed.

He recalled the invisible Demon Shark.

Only to see a wound in its abdomen that wouldn’t stop bleeding.

Patriarch Lu hurriedly took out a Spirit Pill and shot it into the invisible Demon Shark’s mouth.

At the same time, his hands continuously formed spells, striking multiple strands of Spiritual Power at the wound, forcing out a three-inch long fine black stake.

"Piercing Bone Poison Stake! Brother Wei, you’re vicious!"

Patriarch Lu collected the invisible Demon Shark, speaking hatefully.

Opposite him.

The Wei Family Patriarch appeared calm and collected.

The lost long black spear was back in his hand again.

"Lu Zhanhao, do you still want to fight?"