Longevity: My Talents Are a Bit Abundant-Chapter 438: Divine Dragon Island

After a hundred breaths.

Shen Xuan appeared in a desolate mountain wilderness.

This place is ten thousand miles away from Qing Yun Immortal City.

However, Shen Xuan did not stop walking.

Instead, he found a small stream.

He performed the techniques "Wishful Size" and "Thousand Transformations."

Transforming into a small green snake.

Following the creek into the river.

Then morphing into a flood dragon snake, he swam all the way toward the East Sea.

Now, although he was only at the sixth layer of Foundation Establishment.

Yet his body refining had reached Great Success, True Spirit Ninth Transformation, becoming a Dharma Realm Body Refining Master.

Strictly speaking, his strength could be considered as Tier Three.

On par with True Masters, Demon Kings, and Demon Lords.

But, Body Refining Masters are at the lowest rung of disdain.

Even Fake Pill True Masters look down on Dharma Realm Body Refining Masters.

In fact, in terms of combat power.

Dharma Realm Body Refining Masters can steadily suppress Fake Pill True Masters.

Once a Dharma Realm Body Refining Master gets close, a Fake Pill True Master is bound to lose.

At this moment, Shen Xuan was transformed into a flood dragon snake, swimming in the deep sea.

When tired, he would use the "Water Repellent" technique at the bottom of the sea to open up a cave mansion and rest.

This time, he came prepared.

His storage pouch contained a large amount of Spirit Stone and Spirit Pill.

Forty thousand Sect Contribution Points, which he let Lv Zhengying exchange entirely for Upper Grade Spirit Stones.

Shen Xuan sealed and restricted Xiao Jinsong’s Spiritual Artifact Flying Sword and storage pouch layer by layer.

A Fake Pill True Master is unpredictable, so it’s better to let time erode its Spiritual Power imprint.

Anyway, Shen Xuan was wealthy, with an abundant supply of Spiritual Artifacts, Magical Treasures, Spirit Pills, Array Flags, and so on.

"What I lack now is just a Golden Transformation Pill!"

Shen Xuan thought to himself.

It’s still early to impact Core Formation, so there’s no need to be a workhorse for a Golden Transformation Pill in Cyan Cloud Sect.

Besides, he is definitely a Tier Two Top Grade Pill Master.

With this sixty years of time, a mere Golden Transformation Pill is nothing.

Next, Shen Xuan considered his next destination.

Staying in Song Country was impossible.

His name was registered with the True Masters of the seven sects.

The Cyan Cloud Sect True Masters would all target him for defecting and fleeing, losing his status as a Direct Disciple.

Cold Jade Pill Formula, Giant Furnace Refining, Thunder Spirit Pearl Refining Method, and the like.

And not to mention his own considerable value.

The bounty offered by Cyan Cloud Sect would also be astronomical.

Liang Country is not an option either.

It’s a domain of demon cultivators.

Ancestor Yu Wen bears a deep hatred toward him.

His hands are stained with the blood of demon cultivators.

He would likely be incompatible in Liang Country.

Originally, he planned to acquire demon flood dragon essence blood from Demon Lord Ling Zhenfeng in exchange.

Now, that matter must be postponed.

Lu Country’s strength is similar to Song Country, perhaps inferior.

"It seems I can only go to Yan Country!"

"It’s a pity that I can’t bring Li Ruyi out."

Li Ruyi is an aspiring Tier Three Pill Master and a soul cultivator, posing no threat to the position of True Master Changsheng.

With her alchemical skills, as long as she behaves, she can still survive in Cyan Cloud Sect.

Shen Xuan is wary of those so-called prestigious sects.

Even if he goes to Yan Country, he doesn’t want to be controlled by sects and become a lamb to be slaughtered.

"It’s best to go to a remote Spirit Island, ready to use Water Escape to retreat at any time."

Shen Xuan made up his mind.

...

Three months later.

Shen Xuan arrived at a sea island.

The island is named Divine Dragon Island, with legends of Divine Dragon manifestations.

These legends are likely self-glorifying tales spun by island cultivators.

Nearby islands have similar legends.

Like Huofeng Island, Roc Island, White Elephant Island, King Lion Island...

In the ten thousand-mile sea area near Divine Dragon Island, there are over a hundred Tier Two Spirit Islands.

This is the outer sea, ten thousand miles from the nearest land.

The environment is harsh, frequently witnessing storms, typhoons, whirlwinds, tsunamis, etc., not suitable for mortal habitation.

Most island cultivators rarely set foot on land.

Nominally, these islands belong to Yan Country.

In reality, it’s an unmanaged area between Yan Country, Zhao Country, and Chu Country.

Cultivators on the islands, mainly water cultivators, are formidable and mostly live by hunting sea beasts.

Divine Dragon Island is a Tier Two Upper Grade Spirit Island.

Occupying this place is a cultivation clan with the surname Chen.

It’s said the clan has five Foundation Establishment cultivators, and their ancestor is at Late Stage of Foundation Establishment.

In this sea area, the Chen family holds a notable rank among cultivation clans.

"It will be you!"

Shen Xuan looked at Divine Dragon Island and made a decision.

After three months of swimming in the ocean without interaction, Shen Xuan felt a bit lonely.

Moreover, he hadn’t enjoyed a hot, tasty, and delicious meal in a long time.

Though a Foundation Establishment cultivator can sever ties with food and fast.

Yet Shen Xuan is a Tier Three Body Refining Master.

He needs to supplement with a large amount of high-tier Demon Beast Meat.

"The island is isolated. But it has markets, shops, loose cultivators. Even for cultivators, they ultimately need to socialize."

There was a reason why Shen Xuan chose Divine Dragon Island.

He inquired three spiritual boat cultivators about nearby islands.

The Chen family on Divine Dragon Island has the best reputation.

Additionally, Divine Dragon Island has two auxiliary islands, both Tier Two Middle Grade.

Convenient for him to settle in.

Shen Xuan soared out from the sea.

Disguised his Ice Soul Divine Sword as a Lower Grade Magical Treasure for Sword Flight.

His own aura suppressed to third layer of Foundation Establishment.

As he approached Divine Dragon Island, Shen Xuan felt the oppressive pressure of the Island Protection Array.

"Not bad! Even for me, if I don’t transform, this array would be hard to break quickly."

The Island Protection Array of Divine Dragon Island is integrated with the earth veins beneath the island, complementing each other.

The sea’s earth veins can continuously provide the array with Spiritual Qi, defending against all sorts of natural disasters and man-made calamities.

At the same time, it can track and attack both inside and outside Divine Dragon Island.

A cultivator of Foundation Establishment Perfection also finds it hard to withstand the array’s attacks.

Even a Fake Pill True Master, without a Tier Three Array-breaking Talisman, would struggle to penetrate the Island Protection Array.

This is the Chen clan cultivators’ main confidence in living on Divine Dragon Island.

The closer he got to Divine Dragon Island, the stronger the sense of oppression.

Upon reaching the beach of Divine Dragon Island, Shen Xuan was forced to land on the ground.

The island protection array of Divine Dragon Island, like the city protection array of the Immortal City, restricts flight in the surrounding airspace.

Shen Xuan walked to the gate of Divine Dragon Island.

"Fellow Daoist, may I ask your honored name, realm cultivation, origin, and purpose of visiting the island?"

A Late Stage of Qi Cultivation cultivator from the Chen Family stepped forward and asked.

"Shen Fei, Early Stage of Foundation Establishment, Loose Cultivator, here on a journey."

Shen Xuan said with a smile.

"Ah, it’s Senior Shen! I shall go and invite the patriarch right away!"

The Chen Family cultivator quickly sent out a communication talisman.

A Foundation Establishment cultivator still has some standing in front of the family cultivators on the islands.

Shen Xuan habitually used an alias.

This place, tens of thousands of miles away from Song Country, is closed off from information.

Logically, Shen Xuan’s matters wouldn’t be heard here.

However, to be safe, Shen Xuan decided to conceal his identity and cultivation level.

Better safe than sorry.

"It is an honor for Fellow Daoist Shen to grace us with your presence. My apologies for not welcoming you from afar!"

A round-faced, red-cheeked strong man came up to greet him.

He was none other than Chen Zhifang, the master of the Chen Family on Divine Dragon Island.

Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment, Water Cultivator.

"Coming here uninvited, Patriarch Chen is too courteous."

Shen Xuan said with a smile.

Chen Zhifang led Shen Xuan into the core area of Divine Dragon Island, the estate of the Chen Family.

This was also the area on Divine Dragon Island where Spiritual Qi was most abundant.

The reception hall.

A young lady from the Chen Family served Spirit Tea.

Shen Xuan took two sips.

The taste was alright, but its grade was a bit low.

It was just Tier Two Lower Grade.

This made it hard for him to swallow, used to Mist Shadow Spirit Tea as he was.

"I wonder if Fellow Daoist Shen has any important matters, coming here?"

"I, Shen, have traveled far and wide and felt this island was picturesque, full of Spiritual Light. Suddenly, I had a feeling and wish to reside here for a while, focusing on cultivation and sensing the chance for breakthrough."

Shen Xuan said composedly.

"Fellow Daoist Shen wishes to settle on the island, and Chen welcomes this heartily!"

"The Chen Family wishes to invite Fellow Daoist Shen as an Honored Guest. However, in cultivation’s myriad arts, I wonder which ones Fellow Daoist Shen excels in?"

Shen Xuan smiled slightly.

"I am a Talisman Master."

Chen Zhifang’s eyes sparkled.

"Which types of talismans does Talisman Master Shen specialize in?"

"Ashamed! At present, I only know Rejuvenation Talisman and Water Escape Talisman. I am researching Ice Talisman, and there is another type of Poison Talisman that is not convenient to disclose."

Hearing this, Chen Zhifang’s face beamed with joy.

"Talisman Master Shen, what excellent skills! Being able to craft the Water Escape Talisman means Tier Two Ice Talismans will certainly not pose any difficulty for Talisman Master Shen!"

The Water Escape Talisman, although only Tier One Upper Grade,

is one of the Five Elements Escape Talismans.

It is very practical on the sea.

The Ice Talisman is a Tier Two attack talisman.

Perfect for Water Cultivators to use.

Chen Zhifang discerned Shen Xuan’s implied intention.

He wants to settle on Divine Dragon Island, focus on cultivation, intent on breaking through to the Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment.

Meanwhile, continuing the research into Talisman Dao, producing Tier Two Talismans like Ice Talisman.

As for the other undisclosed Poison Talisman, it’s presumably also a Tier Two Talisman.

Chen Zhifang instructed the family members to bring out a Spirit Contract for the honored guest of the family.

Shen Xuan glanced over the contents of the Spirit Contract.

It specified the rights and obligations of both parties.

The Chen Family provides Shen Fei with safety and protection, opens Tier Two Lower Grade cave mansions, ensures the supply of Spiritual Qi.

The offered salary is twelve thousand Spirit Stones per year.

In return, Shen Fei provides a certain quantity of talismans each year, settled at eighty percent of market price.

Any excess amount can be negotiated separately by both parties.

Shen Fei trains certain numbers of talisman apprentices, instructing them in talisman making.

The honored guest period lasts for thirty years.

After thirty years, both parties will assess the actual situation to discuss renewal or departure.

Previously, Shen Xuan had been a Pill Master honored guest at the Wei Family on White Crane Island.

The terms were essentially similar.

But in terms of benefits, it was a world apart from here.

"The salary is too little, at least eighteen thousand Spirit Stones a year!"

"The term of the Spirit Contract is too long, sign once every five years."

"The Tier Two Lower Grade cave mansion should be replaced with a Tier Two Middle Grade. I might break through at any time!"

"The talisman apprentice clause, remove this! I have no intention of taking apprentices!"

Upon hearing Shen Xuan’s proposed terms, Chen Zhifang argued based on reason.

But Shen Xuan was relentless.

Chen Zhifang conceded step by step.

In the end, only the talisman apprentice clause was held firm.

"Talisman Master Shen, you must allow me to report back to the clan elders!"

"Regardless, you must teach a few Chen Family talisman apprentices!"

This is the basic clause for cultivation clans hiring honored guests.

"They cannot be placed nearby me. I can provide guidance occasionally."

Finally, Shen Xuan took a small step back.

Before signing the Spirit Contract.

Chen Zhifang said somewhat embarrassedly: "Talisman Master Shen, it’s not that I don’t trust you."

"According to the rules, you need to demonstrate some talisman skills so I can account to the clan elders."

"As it should be!"

Once the Spirit Contract is signed, neither party can renege.

Chen Zhifang’s suggestion that Shen Xuan make a talisman on-site was reasonable and appropriate.

In front of Chen Zhifang.

Shen Xuan made nine talismans in succession, five Rejuvenation Talismans, four Water Escape Talismans.

Each one succeeded!

Each one was a masterpiece!

"My skills are but trifling, making Patriarch Chen laugh!"

Shen Xuan sighed and said: "As a Foundation Establishment cultivator, only being skilled in these Tier One talismans, I am ashamed!"

Opposite him, Chen Zhifang looked like he had seen a ghost.

Even if they are Tier One talismans, your hundred percent success rate is too terrifying!

Moreover, each talisman is a masterpiece!

Chen Zhifang promptly secured the honored guest Spirit Contract, first pressing his magical power imprint, and respectfully held it up to Shen Xuan.

"Talisman Master Shen, please!"

"Wait a moment!"

This time, it was Shen Xuan’s turn to propose conditions.