Longevity: My Talents Are a Bit Abundant-Chapter 412: Seven-Colored Precious Lotus

According to Shen Xuan’s intention, the mysterious lotus seed information is not to be revealed.

However, his poor knowledge of spirit plants leaves him with no way to make the mysterious lotus seed sprout.

Helplessly, he has to consult the Sect’s only Tier Three Spirit Plant Master, Chang Chun True Master.

"What wind brings Nephew Shen to visit old me today!"

At Chang Chun Peak, within the Grotto Heaven Blessed Land.

Chang Chun True Master warmly welcomes Shen Xuan.

Unlike other True Masters in the Sect.

Chang Chun True Master doesn’t have the aura of an immortal, dressed like an ordinary old farmer.

If anything is peculiar, it is his robust physique, rosy face, and energetic spirit.

"Uncle Chang Chun, I have a lotus seed, I’d like you to take a look at it."

Shen Xuan takes out the mysterious lotus seed and hands it to Chang Chun True Master.

He only knows that this mysterious lotus seed is of high grade and contains vitality.

Chang Chun True Master is a Tier Three Spirit Plant Master.

If even he doesn’t recognize it, then no one in the entire Sect can.

When Shen Xuan stares at the mysterious lotus seed, he has a very peculiar sensing.

An inexplicable sense of familiarity.

Is this the legendary opportunity?

Since his heart senses something, Shen Xuan is unwilling to give up easily.

"This is..."

Chang Chun True Master looks at the pitch-black mysterious lotus seed and falls into contemplation.

"Nephew Shen Xuan, where did you obtain it?"

"Picked it up by accident during my travels outside."

Shen Xuan speaks with his eyes closed.

"Uncle Chang Chun, is there a problem with this lotus seed?"

"Problem?"

"It’s a big problem!"

Chang Chun True Master instills a pure spiritual power to sense the reaction of the mysterious lotus seed.

"This is no ordinary lotus seed."

"My spiritual power can’t penetrate the lotus shell. According to me, this lotus seed is at least a thousand years old."

"Ah!"

Shen Xuan feigns a surprised expression.

"Is it alive?"

Chang Chun True Master glances sideways at Shen Xuan.

"Naturally, it’s alive.

"Lotus seeds can survive for many years. This lotus seed, with such a robust shell, must be an exotic species."

"At least a Tier Two spirit plant."

"Only Tier Two?"

Shen Xuan shows a hint of disappointment.

The thought it might be some remarkable Immortal Lotus.

"At least! Tier Three is possible too!"

Chang Chun True Master stares at the shell of the mysterious lotus seed.

"This lotus seed’s shell, even my spiritual power cannot seep through. The origin must be extraordinary."

"Uncle Chang Chun, just tell me how to make this lotus seed sprout!"

Once it sprouts, the type and grade of the lotus can be determined.

"There is naturally a way."

Chang Chun True Master seems to suddenly recall something.

"I have a direct disciple named Xu Gaonong, at the Late Stage of Foundation Establishment, soon will reach Foundation Establishment Perfection."

"He’s at the Miscellaneous Affairs Hall, registering to exchange Cold Jade Pills. The steward there only gives him Spirit Pill Hall’s."

"Recently, he’s been saying he wants to change the taste and try Cold Jade Peak’s Cold Jade Pills."

Shen Xuan looks at Chang Chun True Master in front of him, rather speechless.

"Uncle Chang Chun, just such a small matter, is it worth your mentioning?"

"Senior Brother Xu is right. Ask him to find Lv Zhengying at the Miscellaneous Affairs Hall. The next time he receives, the Cold Jade Pills will be refined by Cold Jade Peak."

Chang Chun True Master has spoken, so Shen Xuan is naturally not in a position to refuse.

Fortunately, Lv Zhengying is at the Miscellaneous Affairs Hall, which is precisely what he handles.

For him, it’s just a matter of casual words.

"Nephew Shen is thoughtful!"

"The lotus seed can’t sprout because the shell is too robust. Simply tear a small hole in the shell and place it in the Spiritual Lake, that will do it."

"So simple?"

"It’s just that simple. Nephew Shen must be careful, when tearing the shell, do not damage the lotus embryo inside."

Chang Chun True Master said with a smile: "When the lotus blooms, Nephew Shen bring old me to see, surely I can identify its type."

"Okay. Thank you Uncle Chang Chun.

Having received the answer, Shen Xuan immediately takes his leave.

Not willing to stay a moment longer.

"They all say Uncle Chang Chun is the most honest among Sect True Masters."

"Even the honest ones are like this, the not-so-honest ones, unbearable!"

Shen Xuan mused inwardly.

He most dislikes dealing with these old scheming types.

...

Back at the Cave Mansion.

Shen Xuan took out the mysterious lotus seed.

Looked at it for a long while.

"Transform!"

With a shout.

Shen Xuan performs the [Nine Revolutions True Spirit Transformation], transforming into human-headed, serpentine-bodied, with protruding sharp teeth.

Then, Shen Xuan put the mysterious lotus seed into his mouth and gently bit.

Shen Xuan’s teeth, sharp as needles at the tips, slightly pierced the shell of the mysterious lotus seed.

At this moment, Shen Xuan’s [Sharp Teeth and Fangs] are extremely sharp, capable of biting through Upper Grade Magical Treasures.

The lotus seed shell that could resist Chang Chun True Master’s spiritual power instantly revealed several needle-size holes.

With a glance, Shen Xuan could faintly see the vibrant green lotus embryo within.

"It’s done!"

Shen Xuan placed the mysterious lotus seed into the Spiritual Spring in the Cave Mansion.

Instructed the Silver-Horned Celestial Horse to guard it well.

That night.

Within the Cave Mansion, spiritual energy poured madly into the Spiritual Spring.

The spring water boiled over.

Shen Xuan swept with his divine sense.

The pitch-black lotus seed extended a slender lotus stem.

What surprised him was.

The lotus stem wasn’t green, but continuously changing colors.

Blue, cyan, red, purple, yellow - these five colors correspond to the Five Elements Spiritual Qi.

Additionally, there were two more colors.

One is white, nurturing life, endless vitality.

The other is black, devouring destruction, shedding the old for the new.

"Seven-colored treasure lotus?"

Shen Xuan was stunned.

This is a legendary kind of Heaven and Earth spiritual object.

Complete with the Five Elements, it can absorb the essence of Heaven and Earth and has miraculous effects in driving away demons, healing wounds, prolonging life, improving cultivation, and breaking through realms.

Legend has it that the seven-colored lotus can bring the dead back to life and help cultivators break through bottlenecks.

Shen Xuan gazed at the seven-colored lotus, and cast the Seeking Fortune and Avoiding Evil Technique several times in succession, all predicting great fortune.

He was rejoicing.

Suddenly, True Master Cold Jade’s voice sounded in his ears.

"Shen Xuan, what change occurred in your cave mansion?"

Shen Xuan was taken aback.

Unexpectedly, the emergence of the seven-colored lotus startled True Master Cold Jade.

Shen Xuan thought for a moment and decided to tell the truth.

"Disciple obtained a mysterious lotus seed, just now it sprouted and grew in the Spiritual Spring."

"Let me take a look."

Moments later, True Master Cold Jade appeared beside Shen Xuan.

"Seven-colored lotus!"

Upon seeing the sprouting lotus seed in the Spiritual Spring, True Master Cold Jade exclaimed.

"Does Master recognize this lotus?"

A hint of astonishment colored True Master Cold Jade’s tone.

"This is the spiritual treasure, the seven-colored lotus. Where did you acquire it?"

"I obtained it from Murong Cheng of the Yin Sha Sect."

Shen Xuan briefly recounted the situation when he encountered Murong Cheng.

He concealed the part about Ling Zhenfeng.

He only mentioned running into the Yin Sha Sect’s demon cultivator with Qin Yuehan outside and acted in self-defense, killing the group of three.

"Disciple estimates that the demon cultivator was also unaware of the lotus seed’s specifics."

"Disciple showed it to Senior Uncle Chang Chun, and he couldn’t recognize it either."

In the Spiritual Spring, the seven-colored lotus absorbed Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi and quietly blossomed its first leaf.

True Master Cold Jade gazed at it for a long time.

"Senior Brother Chang Chun didn’t think of the seven-colored lotus."

"This is a spiritual treasure that can assist cultivators in condensing their Nascent Soul."

True Master Cold Jade formed a spell gesture and cast it on the seven-colored lotus.

Soon after, the seven-colored lotus ceased to change, presenting only a jade green color.

"I have now concealed its Immortal Lotus aura for you."

"Thank you, Master."

"Since you have this opportunity, you must cherish it well."

True Master Cold Jade showed a trace of envy.

"This is a spiritual treasure spirit embryo. If it can grow strong, it’s not just about condensing an Inner Core; achieving Nascent Soul might even be possible."

Shen Xuan asked softly, "Does Master have use for it?"

True Master Cold Jade shook his head slightly.

"I already have my Lifebound Spiritual Artifact. Though this spiritual treasure spirit embryo is rare, nurturing its growth isn’t easy."

True Master Cold Jade pondered for a moment.

"Shen Xuan."

"Disciple is here."

"The seven-colored lotus is not suitable to appear in your cave mansion. If news leaks, your life will be in grave danger."

"I can protect you for a time, but how can I protect you for a lifetime!"

Shen Xuan fell silent.

Having weathered a century in the Cultivation Realm, he has long seen through human nature and worldly affairs.

Such a rare spiritual treasure spirit embryo, capable of aiding in condensing Nascent Soul upon maturing, would undoubtedly attract countless powerful enemies vying for it.

"I have a method that might be worth trying."

Shen Xuan’s eyes lit up.

"Master, please elaborate."

"I can perform a secret technique and implant this lotus into your Dao Foundation Spirit Sea, making it your Lifebound Spiritual Treasure."

"But by doing so, when you practice cultivation, you will need to consume a large amount of Spiritual Qi. A small portion for yourself, and most to nurture the lotus."

Upon hearing this, Shen Xuan was overjoyed: "That is wonderful. Disciple thanks Master!"

True Master Cold Jade waved his hand.

"Don’t rush. You must think carefully. If the lotus is implanted in your Dao Foundation Spirit Sea, and merges with your Profound Ice Spirit Lotus, it will be inseparable, life and death together."

"In the future, the Spiritual Qi you consume during cultivation will be several times that of an ordinary cultivator. The higher your realm cultivation, the greater the consumption."

Shen Xuan pondered briefly.

True Master Cold Jade meant that his future daily cultivation would consume resources multiple times that of a normal cultivator.

It’s just Spirit Stones!

Problems that can be solved with Spirit Stones are no real problems.

He is a dual practitioner of Pill and Talisman, with plenty of ways to earn Spirit Stones.

In the future...

Let future worries be dealt with in the future!

This is a spiritual treasure spirit embryo linked to his destiny!

"Master, disciple has made up his mind."

"This item is destined for me."

True Master Cold Jade nodded: "As long as you’ve decided."

Shen Xuan sat cross-legged and circulated his mysterious cultivation technique, allowing the Profound Ice Spirit Lotus in his Dantian to slowly bloom.

True Master Cold Jade cast a spell, drawing the seven-colored lotus with its lone leaf into Shen Xuan’s Dantian.

In an instant.

Shen Xuan’s Dao Foundation Spirit Sea shrank by a circle.

The seven-colored lotus absorbed Shen Xuan’s Origin Spiritual Power, and its color turned to black.

The Profound Ice Spirit Lotus within Shen Xuan, which was formed from essence spiritual power, was gradually merged by the seven-colored lotus.

At this moment.

In the Dantian, the seven-colored lotus transformed with a rainbow radiance, and from its sole leaf a tiny lotus flower emerged, bearing only seven petals.

Spiritual Qi within Shen Xuan surged towards the seven-colored lotus, nurturing the newly sprouted lotus flower.

Though small, that lotus flower also transformed with a rainbow radiance.

Shen Xuan quickly took out two pieces of upper-grade Spirit Stones, directly crushing them to replenish the Spiritual Qi within.

A long-lost sense of hunger suddenly arose.

That was the seven-colored lotus craving for Spiritual Qi.

In just over a hundred breaths.

Shen Xuan’s formerly abundant Spiritual Power appeared exhausted.

His heart was shocked.

Even a sprouting spirit embryo required so much spiritual power to nurture.

Simultaneously, Shen Xuan felt secretly grateful.

Due to cultivating the Divine Hidden Sea Technique and possessing the perfect level Self-Healing talent skill, and the Devouring All Things refined vast Spirit Sea, along with his immensely strong flesh body, he barely managed to support the growth of the seven-colored lotus.

Wondering how long it will take and what cost to nurture the seven-colored lotus into a spiritual treasure!

Isn’t luck on his side?

Having an honest Master like True Master Cold Jade.

If it were someone else.

They might have turned ruthless, killed the disciple, and seized the treasure for personal use.

"It’s done!"

True Master Cold Jade released a thread of essence spiritual power, following Shen Xuan’s meridians, directly probing into the seven-colored lotus.

This was just enough to stabilize the seven-colored lotus’s form, so it no longer crazily absorbed Shen Xuan’s Dao Foundation Spirit Sea.