Longevity: My Talents Are a Bit Abundant-Chapter 422: Yellow Crystal Divine Soil

Xu Gaonong.

The direct disciple of Chang Chun True Master.

After some thought, Shen Xuan decided to leave the peak to greet him.

Shen Xuan has always respected cultivation artisans.

"Shen Xuan of Cold Jade Peak, greets Senior Brother Xu."

The aura on Xu Gaonong’s body was unexpectedly at Foundation Establishment Perfection.

However, it seemed somewhat unstable.

He probably hadn’t broken through for long.

"Master said that Junior Brother Shen inquired about the exotic lotus seeds last time, and sent me to see if I could help."

"Senior Brother Xu, you’re too kind!"

Shen Xuan paused, showing a regretful expression: "Those exotic lotus seeds got accidentally crushed by me."

"What a pity!"

Xu Gaonong sighed several times in pity.

"By the way, Junior Brother Shen, there’s something I’d like to discuss with you."

"Please go ahead, Senior Brother Xu. I won’t refuse if it’s within my capabilities."

Xu Gaonong chuckled: "Junior Brother Shen will surely be able to help. Shall we discuss it inside?"

"It’s my oversight! Please, come in quickly!"

Shen Xuan brought Xu Gaonong into Cold Jade Peak, invited him into the cave mansion, and brewed some Spirit Tea.

Xu Gaonong took just a sip before hurriedly saying: "I won’t hide it, Junior Brother Shen, I recently had a lucky breakthrough and am about to participate in the Gan Shui Secret Realm trial."

Xu Gaonong candidly stated that he wanted to quickly achieve Core Formation.

However, he is a Spirit Plant Master.

His ability in magical combat is truly worrying.

He’s quite the underdog in that respect.

If he encounters fellow sect brothers in the Secret Realm, that would be easy to handle.

It’s just that he fears facing danger alone in the Secret Realm.

"I’ve heard that Junior Brother Shen excels at crafting Thunder Spirit Pearls and Thunder Talismans. I have no choice but to ask for your assistance, Junior Brother."

"How many does Senior Brother Xu need?"

"The more the better."

Shen Xuan fell silent.

Thunder Spirit Pearls and Thunder Talismans are strategic spiritual objects.

He doesn’t have many left.

He has no particular connection with Xu Gaonong.

It’s impossible to just give away Thunder Spirit Pearls and Thunder Talismans generously based on a few words from him.

Even if it’s a transaction, it cannot be traded for Spirit Stones.

"Rest assured, Junior Brother Shen, I won’t let you suffer a loss."

After saying this, Xu Gaonong carefully took out a Jade Box from his Storage Pouch and opened it.

Shen Xuan’s Divine Sense swept over it.

Inside was a piece of light yellow soil, about the size of a brick, with uniform color, exuding a faint Spiritual Qi.

"This is Yellow Crystal Divine Soil I’ve meticulously nurtured for years. A Tier Two Top Grade spiritual soil, capable of accelerating the growth of Spirit Plants."

Xu Gaonong’s eyes, like those of a compassionate father, looked at the Yellow Heaven Divine Soil in the Jade Box, his face twitching with evident pain and reluctance.

Shen Xuan felt a slight stirring in his heart.

The Seven-Colored Treasure Lotus is a Spiritual Treasure and also a Spirit Plant.

This Yellow Crystal Divine Soil would presumably foster its growth.

It could indeed be a spiritual object worth trading.

Even if it only produced an extra petal, enhancing the purification and soul-strengthening effects slightly.

This Yellow Crystal Divine Soil would be worth trading.

Despite having made up his mind, Shen Xuan maintained a neutral expression.

"Senior Brother Xu, I’m not skilled in cultivation."

Shen Xuan feigned a look of difficulty.

"Ah, Junior Brother Shen, if your exotic lotus seeds were still around, I could demonstrate it for you."

Regret filled Xu Gaonong’s tone.

"In that case, since Senior Brother Xu has asked, how can I not support you somewhat?"

"But, how should this Yellow Crystal Divine Soil be traded?"

Xu Gaonong’s spirits lifted: "Junior Brother Shen, nurturing this bit of Yellow Crystal Divine Soil took thirty years and consumed over a hundred thousand Spirit Stones."

"You only need to give me a hundred Thunder Spirit Pearls and forty-nine Thunder Array Flying Talismans!"

With these two trump cards, Xu Gaonong’s survival ability in the Gan Shui Secret Realm would greatly increase.

Shen Xuan thought it over.

Xu Gaonong’s price wasn’t unreasonable.

After all, he spent thirty years nurturing it.

Nevertheless, Shen Xuan still portrayed a hesitant demeanor.

Friendship should be made clear.

A trade is possible.

He wanted Xu Gaonong to know he was doing this as a favor.

"Alright then!"

After contemplating for a while.

Seeing Xu Gaonong’s pleading gaze.

Shen Xuan reluctantly agreed.

From his Storage Pouch, he took out a hundred Thunder Spirit Pearls and forty-nine ordinary Nine Heavens Divine Thunder Talismans.

He demonstrated the incantation to activate the Thunder Array Flying Talisman.

"Thank you for your consideration, Junior Brother Shen."

Xu Gaonong happily accepted them.

Thunder Spirit Pearls and Thunder Talismans were no longer considered trump cards for Shen Xuan.

"By the way, Senior Brother Xu, besides high-tier spiritual objects like Yellow Crystal Divine Soil, is there any other way to rapidly enhance the growth of Spirit Plants?"

Xu Gaonong was slightly taken aback.

"There are, but..."

He hesitated for a moment, glancing around.

"Rest assured, Senior Brother Xu. There are no outsiders in Cold Jade Peak. This reception room of mine has several Arrays outside. Even a True Master couldn’t spy in."

Shen Xuan said calmly.

"Junior Brother Shen, there are several ways to accelerate Spirit Plant growth."

"In Liang Country, there’s a Demon Sect known as the Demon Wood Sect, specializing in plant cultivation techniques."

Xu Gaonong’s expression turned somewhat unnatural.

"I stumbled upon a Cultivation Technique Jade Scroll from the Demon Wood Sect. If you’re interested, Junior Brother Shen, I can sell it to you at a discount."

Demon Wood Sect?

Shen Xuan pondered.

Indeed, some cultivation scriptures mention this Demon Sect specialized in planting.

However, the planting techniques of the Demon Wood Sect are extremely sinister.

The demonic plant nutrients used are neither Spirit Stones nor Demon Stones, but the bones and Essence Blood of Human Race and Demon Beasts.

"Isn’t the Demon Wood Sect for cultivating demonic plants?"

"Some methods can also be applied to Spirit Plants."

Xu Gaonong whispered.

Shen Xuan’s curiosity piqued, he inquired: "Even if I’m not a Spirit Plant Master, can I use it?"

"You can. The methods of the Demon Wood Sect are quite peculiar, very different from our Daoist Sect."

Xu Gaonong scanned the area with his Divine Sense, confirming no one else was present.

Only then did he cautiously take out a yellowed old Jade Scroll.

"An Inheritance Jade Scroll from the Demon Wood Sect?"

Shen Xuan’s eyes brightened, revealing a hint of surprise.

"I acquired it by chance, Senior Brother Xu. Shen Xuan, please don’t make it public."

Xu Gaonong lowered his voice: "I’ve tried a few of the techniques, and they’re quite effective. However, the methods are somewhat cruel."

"Just one set of Thunder Array Talismans! It’s definitely worth the value!"

Shen Xuan shook his head: "Demon Sect Techniques, especially those related to cultivation, are not useful for me!"

Xu Gaonong’s expression froze for a moment.

"Senior Brother Xu, upon entering the Gan River Secret Realm, is sure to gain something."

Shen Xuan smiled: "How about this, Senior Brother Xu. I’ll lend you a set of top-grade Thunder Array Talismans. If they’re unused, return them to me after leaving the Secret Realm."

"Would it be acceptable to leave this Demon Sect Inheritance Jade Scroll as collateral with you, Junior Brother?"

"Thank you, Shen Xuan!"

Fearing that Shen Xuan might change his mind, Xu Gaonong quickly handed over the Demon Wood Sect Inheritance Jade Scroll.

Shen Xuan accepted it and took out a set of Thunder Array Talismans, forty-nine top-grade Thunder Talismans.

"These are top-grade Thunder Talismans?"

Shen Xuan nodded slightly.

"Be cautious when using them, Senior Brother Xu. Once activated, they are relentless."

"I understand."

Xu Gaonong nodded.

The deterrent power of these top-grade Thunder Array Talismans is extremely strong.

The Core Formation Seeds of each sect, without powerful defensive magical treasures, would have difficulty resisting them.

"If Senior Brother Xu discovers someone obtaining treasures that I need within the Secret Realm, please inform me privately."

Shen Xuan told Xu Gaonong that he needed Tier Two Top Grade Water Demons, Core Formation Spiritual Objects, Longevity Treasures, and various Tier Two Upper Grade Spirit Medicines over five hundred years.

"No problem. I will keep an eye out for you, Shen Xuan."

Feeling quite good after sealing the deal, Xu Gaonong left.

Especially the set of top-grade Thunder Array Talismans, once triggered, was enough to intimidate Foundation Establishment Perfection cultivators.

In the Gan River Secret Realm, what he worried most about wasn’t the Demon Beasts, but the Human Race Cultivators.

...

After sending Xu Gaonong away.

Shen Xuan intended to calmly study the Demon Wood Sect Techniques.

However, invitations kept coming continuously.

From the seventeen peaks of Cyan Cloud Sect, apart from Spirit Sword Peak, Celestial Thunder Peak, Longevity Peak, and a few other Spirit Peaks, all the Core Formation Seeds paid a visit.

This took Shen Xuan by surprise.

He didn’t want to offend any of these direct disciples.

Shen Xuan welcomed each one into the Cave Mansion separately.

The direct disciples were very clear in their intentions.

Each presented some Cultivation Spiritual Objects to trade for Thunder Spirit Pearls and Thunder Talismans with Shen Xuan.

Shen Xuan had no choice but to entertain and negotiate patiently with each.

Over ten days later.

A thousand Thunder Spirit Pearls and over four hundred ordinary Thunder Talismans were all gone.

His Storage Pouch was filled with many collateral items.

Including the external incarnation of the direct disciple of Mysterious Trace True Master, Zhang Xingyuan.

The divine flame of the direct disciple of Hidden Image True Master, Lu Xinbao.

The celestial wind of the direct disciple of Celestial Wind True Master, Ye Lingfeng.

The Tier Two Top Grade Five Elements Killing Array of the direct disciple of True Master Chong Xu, Liu Yingtie.

...

These spiritual objects were not usable for Shen Xuan.

And these direct disciples have a high probability of condensing a True Pill.

Shen Xuan considered the future and extended them a favor.

These so-called collateral items would still be returned to them after they exit the Secret Realm.

Even He Zhengming of the Law Enforcement Hall paid a visit to Shen Xuan.

Their relationship was different from others.

Shen Xuan didn’t ask him for any collateral items and directly lent him a set of top-grade Thunder Array Talismans.

This made He Zhengming quite touched.

"Senior Brother He, there’s no need for formality between us!"

Shen Xuan said with a smile.

This time the Gan River Secret Realm experience, the sect dispatched two True Masters to lead.

Besides his master True Master Cold Jade, the other was True Master Ling Xiao.

Both of Shen Xuan’s masters, True Master Gu Feng and True Master Cold Jade, are friendly with True Master Ling Xiao.

Not long after.

Shen Xuan was left with only one set of eighty-one top-grade Thunder Array Talismans for his use.

All the other Thunder Spirit Pearls and Thunder Talismans were borrowed.

For the last three ordinary disciples who came to participate in the Secret Realm experience, Shen Xuan had no Thunder Spirit Pearls or Thunder Talismans to offer when they visited.

Feeling a bit sorry, he gifted each three top-grade Poison Talismans.

...

With more than ten days remaining before heading to the Gan River Secret Realm.

Late at night.

Inside the secret chamber.

Shen Xuan took out the Yellow Crystal Divine Soil and placed it before the Jade Table.

Then, he slowly began to cultivate.

In his Dantian, the Seven-colored Treasure Lotus transformed into a divine light, and flew out from his sea of consciousness.

"Let’s test the effects of this Yellow Crystal Divine Soil!"

Shen Xuan directed the Seven-colored Treasure Lotus onto the Yellow Crystal Divine Soil.

In the next instant.

The Seven-colored Treasure Lotus radiated brilliantly, its eight lotus petals, seven large and one small, all blossomed magnificently.

Its roots extended countless tendrils, probing into the Yellow Crystal Divine Soil.

Shen Xuan’s eyes lit up.

The originally Spiritual Qi-rich Yellow Crystal Divine Soil began to dim.

Looking at the Seven-colored Treasure Lotus again.

The seven kinds of treasure lights flashed brilliantly, constantly shifting.

All sorts of strange Dao patterns appeared and spread on the lotus petals.

What surprised Shen Xuan.

The smallest central jade white lotus petal began to grow slowly at a visible pace.

The brick-like Yellow Crystal Divine Soil, around it, started to crumble into a pile of pale yellow powder, falling down.

One hour later.

The Yellow Crystal Divine Soil lost all Spiritual Qi, turning entirely into powder.

The central lotus petal of the Seven-colored Treasure Lotus stopped growing.

At this point, it reached half the size of the adjacent lotus leaves.

Shen Xuan could feel it.

The spiritual power of the Seven-colored Treasure Lotus had increased slightly, full of life.

Shen Xuan was amazed within.

"Tier Two Top Grade Divine Soil, worth tens of thousands of Spirit Stones, drained in just one hour!"

However, seeing that the eighth petal was about to mature, he felt a burst of joy.

Shen Xuan estimated.

This hour of growth in the Seven-colored Treasure Lotus was about equivalent to a year of nurturing in the Dantian.

This piece of Yellow Crystal Divine Soil was indeed worth the value.

Only, it was a bit expensive.

"Let’s take a look at the Demon Wood Sect Inheritance!"