Longevity: My Talents Are a Bit Abundant-Chapter 403: Mutual Discord Between Water and Fire
As soon as these words were spoken.
The storeroom became exceptionally quiet.
A few Foundation Establishment disciples silently stepped back a few paces.
Afraid of getting involved.
Lv Zhengying glanced at Shen Xuan, whose expression remained calm.
"Senior Brother Huang, you may not know."
"Those spirit medicines were specially prepared for Senior Brother Shen by the United Commerce Association."
Huang Yuan was furious.
"Lv Zhengying, what are you doing! Senior Brother Shen can procure excellent spirit medicines, why can’t you!"
"Delaying the sect’s pill refining tasks, do you realize your mistake?"
Lv Zhengying’s expression faltered for a moment.
"Please calm your anger, Senior Brother Huang."
"As early as four months ago, Senior Brother Shen entrusted the United Commerce Association to procure spirit medicines for him."
"These were handed over to me by the United Commerce Association to pass on to Senior Brother Shen."
"The list of spirit medicines Senior Brother Huang handed to me was written last month."
"Even if my skills were unmatched, I wouldn’t be capable."
"Perhaps Senior Brother Huang should find someone else to handle this matter?"
Lv Zhengying’s meaning was quite clear.
Shen Xuan had long reached an agreement with the United Commerce Association for spirit medicine procurement.
Those spirit medicines were entrusted to him by the United Commerce Association to pass on to Shen Xuan.
If you want them, you’ll have to find your own way.
He doesn’t have the ability.
Huang Yuan sneered and said, "Procuring medicinal materials is naturally part of your Miscellaneous Affairs Hall’s duties."
"If you can’t even handle this trivial matter, what face do you have to be in charge of procurement affairs?"
Upon hearing this, Lv Zhengying sighed.
Simply not responding, pretending to be dead.
After all, the more said, the more wrong.
No matter how it’s explained, Huang Yuan wouldn’t listen.
As long as there is no evidence of his wrongdoing.
Letting him speak a few more words doesn’t cost anything.
As for who is in charge of spirit medicine procurement, it’s not up to a Foundation Establishment Elder of the Spirit Pill Hall to decide.
As long as True Master Tong Xuan agrees.
Even Sect Leader Mysterious Trace True Master wouldn’t interfere.
At this moment, an elderly purple-robed Daoist with crane-like hair entered the storeroom.
Huang Yuan quickly bowed and saluted, "Senior Brother, how is it that you’ve come?"
It was indeed the big disciple of the Spirit Pill Hall, True Master Changsheng, Ge Chengming.
Ge Chengming glanced at Shen Xuan, slightly startled.
Soon, his gaze shifted away as if he hadn’t seen him.
Ge Chengming asked, "Spirit medicines, have they been procured?"
"They have."
Huang Yuan looked towards the counter.
Ge Chengming saw the scattered spirit medicines on the counter, his expression displeased.
"Just these?"
Huang Yuan’s lips moved slightly, telepathically communicating with Ge Chengming.
He looked towards Shen Xuan, a hint of astonishment in his eyes.
"Junior Brother Shen, I’ve heard from Junior Brother Huang that you have excellent spirit medicines like Red Jade Fruit, Frost Condensation Fruit, and Wind-Welcoming Flower."
Shen Xuan, with a stern face, said, "Replying to Senior Brother Ge. Those spirit medicines have nothing to do with the sect. They were privately procured by Shen Tai through a friend’s delegation."
Ge Chengming nodded.
"I understand. It’s just that the sect needs to refine a batch of Taiqing Pills, requiring excellent auxiliary spirit medicines. Time is pressing, so could those spirit medicines be lent to the Spirit Pill Hall?"
Ge Chengming even showed a smile.
"Rest assured, Junior Brother Shen. I, Ge, guarantee they will be returned in full."
Shen Xuan stared at Ge Chengming, looking virtuous and dignified.
Exemplifying the demeanor of a sect elder.
Shen Xuan found it amusing, clasped his fists, and gave a respectful gesture of peers.
Then turned and left.
Too lazy to say another word.
"Senior Brother Shen, what do you mean by this?"
Huang Yuan couldn’t help but shout from behind.
"You don’t understand this?"
"Not lending!"
After saying this, Shen Xuan didn’t look back, transformed into an escape light, and flew directly away from the Miscellaneous Affairs Hall.
In the storeroom, all the sect disciples, including Lv Zhengying, held their breaths, not daring to make a sound.
Afraid of provoking Ge Chengming’s anger.
This is the actual person in charge of the Spirit Pill Hall, a Foundation Establishment Perfection Pill Master, one of the top ranked Core Formation Seeds in the sect.
High status and authority.
Almost the first person in the Cyan Cloud Sect below the True Masters.
In public, Ge Chengming asked Shen Xuan to lend spirit medicines for the Spirit Pill Hall’s pill refining tasks.
In terms of emotion and reason, Shen Xuan should agree.
Just a few spirit medicines.
Given Ge Chengming’s status, as long as he asked, even Lifebound Magical Treasures would have to be handed over obediently by sect disciples.
Unexpectedly.
Shen Xuan simply didn’t regard him at all.
Flatly refused, causing him great humiliation.
Ge Chengming’s face was ashen, watching Shen Fengxuan’s figure disappear.
Beside him, Huang Yuan didn’t dare speak.
"Junior Brother Huang."
"Present."
"This Shen Xuan, does he have some opinion about us in the Spirit Pill Hall?"
Huang Yuan glanced at the other cultivators in the storeroom.
"Not necessarily. Senior Brother Shen, coming from a background as a loose cultivator, probably doesn’t feel very attached to the sect."
"Haha, without the sect, who knows what he would become!"
Ge Chengming’s words carried a heavy tone of mockery.
Such a person with no sense of propriety, he was encountering for the first time.
Previously, Junior Fifth Brother Zhao Shun accused Shen Xuan and was punished for false accusation, sent to Yin Sha confinement.
He was displeased.
But, constrained by sect rules, couldn’t act.
This time, wanted to give Shen Xuan an opportunity to redeem himself through merit.
Repair his relationship with the Spirit Pill Hall.
Who would have thought, Shen Xuan simply didn’t care.
This caused his dignity to be trampled upon, aching with hidden pain.
"Senior Brother, what should we do now?"
"What can we do? Take the spirit medicines and go back to refine pills."
Ge Chengming said calmly.
Huang Yuan’s expression faltered.
Ge Chengming sighed lightly and said, "No matter what, we must strive to complete the sect’s Taiqing Pill task. These spirit medicines are just auxiliary materials, if properly processed, could still yield refined pills."
"How others act, we can’t control. We must do our part well, try to complete the Taiqing Pill task to reward the sect and Master."
"Junior Brother has learned. Senior Brother truly serves with a heart for the public, of noble character, making Junior Brother feel inadequate!"
Huang Yuan said, full of admiration.
The two coordinated tacitly, found a way out, and left the warehouse of the Miscellaneous Affairs Hall.
...
After leaving Tong Xuan Peak, Shen Xuan summoned the Silver-Horned Celestial Horse, mounted it, and rode the wind.
Ge Chengming, considering himself of high status, immediately asked to borrow spirit medicine from him.
He was unwilling to agree.
Previously, regarding the matter with Fellow Daoist Li Ruyi, he hadn’t settled accounts with Ge Chengming.
They truly thought he was easy to bully!
All of this was orchestrated by Ge Chengming behind the scenes.
Due to being not strong enough, Shen Xuan had to hold back.
Using the charge of false accusation to imprison Zhao Shun, the ringleader, in the Yinshedong Cave for thirty years.
Shen Xuan was well aware.
Those spirit medicines, as supplementary materials for the Taiqing Pill, would suffice if well-prepared.
Ge Chengming asked him to borrow spirit medicine.
This was a test of obedience.
Essentially, it was to oppress him into submission.
Shen Xuan couldn’t be bothered to respond.
He refused outright.
This kind of person, accustomed to being superior, likes to command others to obey.
If Shen Xuan gave him any face, he would only bring endless suppression.
With people destined to turn against him, there’s no need to associate.
After all, he never intended to buy spirit pills from the Spirit Pill Hall.
Soon after, Shen Xuan returned to Cold Jade Peak.
He went straight into the Grotto Heaven Blessed Land.
Handed the spirit medicine to Liu Bingyu.
He glanced at the Wanlong Xuan Water Pill Furnace enveloped in medicinal scent.
"Fellow Daoist Li, how is this furnace?"
"It will definitely produce pills."
Li Ruyi replied confidently.
"That’s great."
The improvement plan for the Purifying Foundation Pill was smoother than expected.
In just four months, five refined pill configurations were tested.
With today’s furnace, that makes six.
Shen Xuan preserved the medicinal material combination and purifying effect analysis of each refined pill.
At the time, he would select the best one for optimization.
"A master is indeed a master, with extraordinary talent and profound enlightenment."
"It seems that spending another two to three months will complete the improvement of the Purifying Foundation Pill."
"Master’s actions will benefit the current generation and future generations!"
"All sect disciples in the Foundation Establishment Realm will be blessed!"
Liu Bingyu covered her mouth and chuckled lightly.
"Senior Brother, are you flattering now that you see Master here?"
"Junior Sister, don’t speak randomly! This is the heartfelt truth of Senior Brother!"
Shen Xuan said solemnly.
Actually, Liu Bingyu wasn’t wrong.
He felt a powerful spiritual power ripple, knowing it was Cold Jade Master’s arrival, pretending not to know, and deliberately praising abundantly.
Sure enough.
True Master Cold Jade appeared.
With an imposing and solemn demeanor.
Her eyebrows showed a bit of pride.
She had never practiced pill refinement techniques before.
Yet, within four months, she mastered the water technique for refining the Purifying Foundation Pill.
Her talent as a pill master was undeniable.
Shen Xuan’s words were somewhat exaggerated.
But they largely matched reality.
It could be foreseen.
If a cost-effective Purifying Foundation Pill is improved.
All disciples in the Foundation Establishment Realm of Cyan Cloud Sect would benefit.
True Master Cold Jade skillfully performed spells.
The spirit medicine solution in the furnace was condensed, forming two pills.
The spirit pills bore four lines of pattern on the surface, indicating they were qualified products.
"Master, please wait a moment, there might be some small trouble with Junior Brother Lv."
Shen Xuan reported the warehouse incident to True Master Cold Jade.
"Master, I think Senior Brother Ge from the Spirit Pill Hall holds deep prejudice against me due to Fellow Daoist Li and Zhao Shun’s matter."
After listening, True Master Cold Jade said calmly: "Do not mind it, focus on your cultivation."
"Yes, Master."
Shen Xuan responded respectfully.
In the sect, whenever there is trouble, True Master Cold Jade is there to support him.
Upon hearing Shen Xuan’s answer, True Master Cold Jade’s eyes showed a gratified expression.
In her eyes.
Shen Xuan not only has exceptional talent in ice techniques but is also loyal and righteous.
Since entering Cyan Cloud Sect forty years ago.
He never bullied others with power nor violated sect rules.
His disposition bears some resemblance to hers in her youth.
He has never taken advantage of friends, treats those around him exceedingly well.
Also, he won’t suffer losses and always avenges grudges.
She regards Shen Xuan as her heir.
In the future, when Shen Xuan condenses the inner core, Cold Jade Peak will be handed to him to inherit.
True Master Cold Jade fully supports the improvement of the Purifying Foundation Pill.
Because it could effectively enhance the Dao Foundation grades of Shen Xuan and Liu Bingyu and greatly increase their chances of entering Core Formation.
As for the contribution to the sect, True Master Cold Jade didn’t value it heavily.
One incense stick later, Lv Zhengying arrived hurriedly.
As always, he performed the pill test.
This time, Lv Zhengying narrated that his feeling was better than any of the previous five times.
Shen Xuan and Li Ruyi discussed it a bit.
The two unanimously decided to use the current medicine configuration as the direction for optimization.
To lower costs, enhance efficacy, and increase the pill success rate.
These were technical improvements.
With Li Ruyi’s expertise in alchemy Dao and Shen Xuan’s Mysterious Jade Talisman.
Most likely.
Two months later, the improvement of the Purifying Foundation Pill formula would be complete.
Upon hearing this.
The always cool True Master Cold Jade revealed a slight smile.
Finally, the hard work paid off.
Everyone complimented True Master Cold Jade.
Shen Xuan said seriously: "Comrades. This is the unique skill of the Master. Do not disclose it outside. Fellow Daoist Li, Junior Sister Liu, Junior Brother Lv, please remember well, the new Purifying Foundation Pill is the result of Master’s countless efforts, tremendous dedication, consuming numerous precious materials, and years of devoted research."
Sweeping gaze across them.
Li Ruyi, Liu Bingyu, and Lv Zhengying all nodded in agreement.
"Especially Junior Brother Lv. If my guess is correct, people like Ge Chengming from the Spirit Pill Hall might cause trouble for you."
