Longevity: My Talents Are a Bit Abundant-Chapter 379: Armies at the Gates

A few days later.

Patriarch Wei came to visit.

"Please have tea, Brother Wei,"

This time, Shen Xuan used Mist Shadow Spirit Tea.

Yu, the Pill Master from the Divine Sword Sect, was a good person.

He specially had someone bring two cans of Mist Shadow Spirit Tea to White Crane Island.

Patriarch Wei came this time, Shen Xuan understood the reason.

The deal with the Wei Family’s ancestor was coming to an end.

The Wei Family handed over the Divine Turtle Essence Blood in ten installments, all to him.

He diligently refined Spirit Pills for the Wei Family for two and a half years.

The success rate of the fifth batch of Life Extension Pill reached forty percent.

It was time to refine the Life-Extending Pill.

Just produce two pills.

The Wei Family would certainly profit.

Patriarch Wei asked again and again.

How confident was Shen Xuan at that moment, opening the furnace to refine the Life-Extending Pill?

"I should be able to produce two pills without major issues."

"At least one will be ordinary grade. The other, whether ordinary grade or inferior grade, depends on luck."

Shen Xuan spoke frankly.

At this point, there was no need to hide anything.

The Wei Family had already given all their chips.

Shen Xuan had achieved the goal of obtaining Tier Three Divine Turtle Essence Blood.

He could slip away at any moment.

The Wei Family did not know that this Pill Master before them was completely free from the constraints of the Heavenly Dao oath.

And not afraid of breaching contracts.

Shen Xuan believed himself to be kind-hearted, always carrying virtue.

Willing to fulfill the deal, refining Life-Extending Pill for the Wei Family.

If the Wei Family was worried about his alchemy skills.

Afraid to take risks.

Well, that’s different, and not his fault then.

"Good! Since Pill Master Shen is confident, the Wei Family will take the gamble!"

In four years, Shen Xuan never made a mistake with Water Technique Refining.

His words were always reliable.

This also added much confidence to Patriarch Wei.

...

Several days later.

Patriarch Wei sent over the ingredients for the Life-Extending Pill.

This time for alchemy, Shen Xuan was particularly attentive.

He began fasting and bathing seven days before opening the furnace.

Abstaining from meat, nourishing his body, bathing and burning incense, cleansing clothes and tidying his attire.

The Life-Extending Pill was a Tier Three Life-Extending Spirit Pill, with a refining duration of one hundred days.

Although similar in principle and alike in technique, the required time was over triple that of the Life Extension Pill.

Tier Three Spirit Pill refining opportunities were equally rare for Shen Xuan.

"I will stay in the Alchemy Room until the pill is refined."

"Do not let any idle people disturb my alchemy, except for Wei Yating, Qing Feng, and Ming Yue."

Shen Xuan told Wei Anping, who had come to guard.

Matters of great importance.

The Wei Family specifically dispatched Wei Anping to guard outside the Alchemy Room day and night.

Shen Xuan knew well.

The so-called guarding was merely supervision.

After all, a Life-Extending Pill valued at a million spirit stones.

No one would be completely at ease.

After opening the furnace.

Shen Xuan had Wei Yating assist throughout.

Qing Feng and Ming Yue were responsible for helping and passing messages to Wei Anping.

The three were not allowed to leave the Alchemy Room during the refining process.

Time passed day by day.

Shen Xuan felt, although it was his first time refining Life-Extending Pill, the process was actually quite smooth.

Compared to the Life Extension Pill.

It consumed more energy and took longer.

Fortunately, his Dao Foundation Spirit Sea was vast, his spiritual power pure, Divine Soul and Divine Sense strong, flesh body robust, enabling him to persist.

Ordinary Foundation Establishment Realm Pill Masters would find it difficult to withstand such intensive refinement process.

Three months later.

The Life-Extending Pill reached the final two steps.

That day, Shen Xuan "set" the medicinal solution in the pill furnace, cooling it down with Profound Ice Spirit Water.

"In ten days, we can solidify the pill!"

Shen Xuan showed a hint of a smile.

Judging by the quality of the medicinal solution, the probability of solidifying two Life-Extending Pills was high.

At this moment, a desolate bell suddenly rang.

It entered the Alchemy Room, becoming faint.

The bell sound was filled with grief.

Shen Xuan paused slightly.

The bell sounded a full eight times.

Wei Yating’s face changed dramatically.

"Yating, what happened?"

"In the clan..."

Wei Yating’s face was pale, her lips trembling.

"An important figure in the clan has fallen."

Shen Xuan felt his heart tighten.

"Who is it?"

Wei Yating shook her head.

"Yating doesn’t know, but it’s someone very important."

"Qing Feng, Ming Yue, call Wei Anping in."

Soon, Wei Anping hurried into the Alchemy room.

Shen Xuan noticed that the graceful Wei Anping was now full of sorrow.

"What was that bell sound about?"

Wei Anping glanced at Wei Yating. His lips moved slightly, transmitting to Shen Xuan.

"Clan brother Wei Anxin tried core formation, unexpectedly failed, and perished."

Shen Xuan’s heart skipped a beat, his expression turning serious.

Wei Anxin was Wei Family’s core formation seed and the successor of the Wei Family’s ancestor.

Theoretically, with good preparation prior to the attempt, a failure in core formation shouldn’t lead to death, even if the Dao Foundation was damaged.

"How did this happen?"

"Clan brother was at the Divine Sword Sect’s Dao Field attempting core formation, specific details haven’t come yet."

Wei Anping took a deep breath.

"Pill Master Shen, about the Life-Extending Pill..."

"No issues with the Life-Extending Pill!"

Shen Xuan stated firmly.

"That’s good!"

Wei Anping gave Wei Yating some instructions before leaving in a hurry.

Shen Xuan crushed two upper-grade spirit stones, silently restoring spiritual power.

...

Seven days later.

Sounds of cannon fire came from outside.

Evidently, the Lu Family from Azure Dragon Island took advantage of the situation and launched an attack, arriving at the city’s doorstep.

Wei Anxin’s demise.

White Crane Island’s Wei Family had no successor, reversing their defensive position.

But the defeat was so swift, it aroused Shen Xuan’s suspicion.

"You stay here; I’ll be back shortly!"

Shen Xuan concealed his form, silently exiting the Cave Mansion.

He went directly to White Crane Island’s market for a tour.

Completely different from his impression, it was desolate at this time.

The visiting Loose Cultivators scattered like birds and beasts.

The few remaining shops were all Wei Family self-managed.

Shen Xuan took a Middle Grade Spirit Stone and found an inn waiter to inquire information.

An hour later.

Shen Xuan returned to the Alchemy Room to inspect the spirit medicine solution in the Pill Furnace.

"So, Lu Family’s Core Formation Seed, Lu Zhanpeng, successfully condensed a Fake Pill a year ago."

This news, though secretive.

Could not be concealed from Celestial Fragrance Pavilion and United Commerce Association.

Lu Zhanpeng, after leaving seclusion, joined forces with Lu Family’s patriarch to act together.

The Wei Family’s faction suffered a crushing defeat and retreated to White Crane Island.

Additionally, the news of Wei Anxin’s failure to reach Core Formation and her demise spread out.

The Loose Cultivators recruited by the Wei Family, scattered in panic.

In a certain defeat, no matter how high the reward, no one wanted to participate in the battle.

Currently.

The Lu Family has fully mobilized, under the leadership of two Fake Pill True Masters, Lu Zhanpeng and Lu Family Patriarch, surrounded White Crane Island’s ports with over a dozen warships and hundreds of warboats, making them impenetrable.

Every day at set times early, midday, and late, they bombard with Spiritual Energy Cannons.

White Crane Island’s Island Protection Array is connected to a Tier Two Top Grade Spirit Vein.

In the short term, there’s no worry.

Any discerning person can see it.

The entire Wei Family is trapped on White Crane Island, with no source of income, they won’t be able to hold out for long.

If they have no support, the fall of the Wei Family is just a matter of time.

...

Three days later.

This is Shen Xuan’s day to solidify pills.

The Patriarch of the Wei Family personally attended.

"Pill Master Shen, can the pill be refined?"

Shen Xuan glanced at Patriarch Wei.

Haven’t seen him for months.

Patriarch Wei’s face was full of wrinkles, looking decades older.

His speech and actions were no longer vigorous but rather slow, revealing a slight old age.

"Yes!"

Shen Xuan formed a seal and cast spells, hitting the spirit medicine solution in the Pill Furnace with strands of refined Water Spiritual Power.

"Solidify!"

After opening the furnace, a strong medicinal fragrance filled the Alchemy Room.

Inside were two Life-Extending Pills emitting dazzling multicolored Spiritual Light.

Patriarch Wei visibly breathed a sigh of relief.

A faint smile appeared on his aged face.

"Thank you for your work, Pill Master Shen!"

He quickly stored the two Life-Extending Pills and hurriedly left.

Shen Xuan knew well.

Patriarch Wei would immediately deliver the Life-Extending Pills to Wei Family’s patriarch.

After consuming and refining the pill’s power, the patriarch could extend his life by ten years.

He could also cast spells to contend with Lu Family’s patriarch.

Otherwise.

With only over twenty years of the patriarch’s lifespan.

If the battle lasted slightly long.

He wouldn’t be able to hold on.

"Finally going to complete the transaction with the Wei Family."

That night.

Shen Xuan organized a set of Alchemy Dao inheritances.

Covering Spirit Gathering Pill, True Essence Pill, Essence Stabilizing Pill, Life Extension Pill, Life-Extending Pill.

The next day.

Shen Xuan visited Wei Family’s patriarch.

And handed the Alchemy Dao Inheritance Jade Scroll to him.

Until this moment.

The transaction between him and the Wei Family was truly complete, with nothing owed on either side.

As for fighting life-and-death battles for the Wei Family, helping them out of water and fire, Shen Xuan never had this idea.

After all, he was merely a contracted Pill Master Tributor with the Wei Family.

The contract was written clearly.

Pill Master Tributor does not participate in any family wars.

If the Wei Family loses the war, the Pill Master Tributor has the right to annul the contract and leave on his own.

Shen Xuan could not perish together with the Wei Family.

Wei Family’s patriarch accepted the Alchemy Dao Inheritance Jade Scroll, scanned it with his Divine Sense, then carefully stored it.

Afterwards, he solemnly asked.

"Pill Master Shen, what are your plans?"

"The transaction is complete. According to the initial contract terms, if the Wei Family is defeated, Shen can leave at his discretion."

"Rest assured, the Wei Family has always kept its word. Pill Master Shen is free to leave, and the Wei Family will not obstruct you."

Wei Family’s patriarch spoke gravely: "However, the Lu Family is always domineering. I’m afraid they won’t let Pill Master Shen leave easily."

"Shen has his own way to escape."

Shen Xuan said faintly.

With his current strength, in the East Sea environment, he could completely confront the Lu Family’s patriarch head-on.

Moreover, he also had the Myriad Miles Golden Light Talisman.

Escaping the East Mountain Sea Domain was a breeze for him.

Wei Family’s patriarch was silent for a moment, then slowly said: "I know you are a direct disciple of a Major Sect True Master."

"Is there any way to resolve the Wei Family’s current plight?"

Shen Xuan shook his head: "True Master overestimates me."

"Lu Family’s two Fake Pill True Masters are present. I am lucky if I can protect myself and escape."

"Why doesn’t the True Master ask Divine Sword Sect or old friends for help?"

Wei Family’s patriarch gave a bitter smile.

"In family wars, there are no helping hands or old friends to call upon!"

"Divine Sword Sect, heh, if not for Divine Sword Sect, how could An Xin have died without clear cause!"

Shen Xuan was silent.

He knew it wasn’t simple how Wei Anxin had fallen.

The same complexity existed within the Sect.

"True Master, my condolences."

Shen Xuan slightly bowed and prepared to leave.

Not yet walking out of the secret chamber.

Behind him came the voice of Wei Family’s patriarch.

"Pill Master Shen, I have the remains of a Spiritual Turtle."

Shen Xuan’s steps halted.

"This is a Tier Three Spiritual Object, valued even above Essence Blood. Is Pill Master Shen interested?"

Shen Xuan did not turn around.

"Although a good item, the remains of a Spiritual Turtle are not meant for me."

After speaking, Shen Xuan did not look back, hurried his steps, and rushed back to his Cave Mansion.

This White Crane Island, he could not stay a day longer.

The Lu Family fleet surrounding the island could breach the Island Protection Array and rush in to massacre at any time.

Although Shen Xuan wasn’t afraid.

He did not want to clash with the Lu Family head-on.

After all, the Lu Family had two Fake Pill True Masters.

Shen Xuan returned to the Cave Mansion, tidied up a bit and retrieved the Silver-Horned Celestial Horse back into his Spirit Beast Bag.

Unknowingly, he had stayed on White Crane Island for over four years.

Shen Xuan gazed at the bright moon and the dotted stars in the sky.

He knew clearly in his heart.

After he left, the Wei Family cultivators on White Crane Island, nine out of ten, would perish there.

"Pill Master Shen, are you leaving?"

A familiar gentle voice came from behind him.