CHAPTER 82: CHAPTER 82: DAOIST QING YUAN

Shen Xuan smiled faintly.

"The ’Water Spirit Gathering Essence Technique’ is a Technique Jade Scroll I purchased from the Bishui Sect, which I practiced on my own."

’Water Control’ and ’Water Repellent’ have nothing to do with the Bishui Sect; they were talents Shen Xuan acquired by plundering water attribute Demon Beasts.

He naturally wouldn’t explain this to Daoist Qing Yuan.

"How long have you been learning?"

Shen Xuan thought for a moment.

"I’ve been practicing the ’Water Spirit Gathering Essence Technique’ for over three years."

A hint of surprise flashed in Qing Yuan’s eyes.

In just over three years, he had cultivated the ’Water Spirit Gathering Essence Technique’ to Great Success!

"Daoist Qing Yuan, ask again when you return. I don’t have time to wait for your reminiscing!"

"Then let’s divide the sea serpent first!"

Elder Zhu hurriedly broke open the corpse of the Silver Hook Sea Serpent and found the Demon Core inside.

Immediately afterward, he pulled out a dozen of its Poisonous Fangs.

After storing them, he laughed heartily, breaking through the seawater to assist the poison cultivators of the undersea Spiritual Land.

Tang Renhao was equally unceremonious.

With a wave of his hand, he sliced open the Silver Hook Sea Serpent and first extracted its Essence Blood, filling three Storage Pouches, which he handed to Shen Xuan.

Then, he took half of the serpent’s meat and dragged it to the Spiritual Boat.

The remaining serpent meat, skin, and gallbladder were left for Daoist Qing Yuan.

The hierarchy in the Cultivation Realm is distinct.

After Qing Yuan, Elder Zhu, and Tang Renhao finished dividing,

some Loose Cultivators observing nearby stepped forward to scavenge for pieces of the Silver Hook Sea Serpent’s fragments and Essence Blood near the battle site.

This was a Tier Two Sea Demon!

Even a small piece of meat or Essence Blood could sell for dozens of Spirit Stones!

At this moment, the seawater parted.

Silhouettes flew out from within.

Zhu Jintang led a group of Loose Cultivators to Tang Renhao.

Seeing the half piece of Silver Hook Sea Serpent meat on the Spiritual Boat, his eyes lit up.

The two exchanged a few whispered words.

Zhu Jintang approached Shen Xuan.

"Master Shen, thank you for this time. Let’s keep in touch in the future!"

"Of course! I’d like to hear more of Senior Zhu’s guidance!" Shen Xuan said with a cheerful smile.

Today’s harvest was substantial.

With three bags of Silver Hook Sea Serpent Essence Blood to himself, it was enough for him to acquire Demon Beast talents.

He also made connections with Tang Renhao and Zhu Jintang, two major Foundation Establishment cultivators.

Both of them are leaders of the Demon Hunters in Yunyuan Immortal City.

In the future, he could ask them to help purchase various water attribute Demon Beast Essence Blood.

"Let’s go back to the Immortal City! Tonight, Daoist Tang is hosting at the Drunken Immortal Tavern; no one leaves until we’re drunk!" Zhu Jintang said loudly.

The Demon Hunters cheered in agreement.

At that moment, not far away,

the Patriarch of the Zheng Clan and the Zheng Family Ancestor flew out with their clan from the undersea Spiritual Land.

The Zheng family cultivators who stayed behind quietly reported what had happened.

Zheng Xiwen trembled all over.

"It’s him!"

"He’s the one who killed Black Wind!"

The Zheng Family Patriarch’s face darkened.

"Why are you only saying this now!"

"Ancestor, Patriarch, that Shen Xuan, on the surface, is a Qi Cultivation Eighth Layer Talisman Master. At the time, I thought he didn’t have the strength to kill Black Wind!"

Zheng Xiwen gnashed his teeth in hatred.

"If I’m not mistaken, the Water Mansion Secret Realm Treasure Map from Black Wind ended up in his hands!"

"If we had known it was with him earlier, our Zheng family would not have been like this! This person is extremely detestable!"

The Zheng Family Patriarch looked toward Shen Xuan among the Loose Cultivators.

At this moment, as if sensing something, Shen Xuan slowly turned back.

He cupped his fists in salute towards the direction of the Zheng Family Patriarch.

Then he turned and left with a flourish.

...

After entering the city, Shen Xuan did not go to the Drunken Immortal Tavern for drinks.

He found an excuse to first bid farewell.

The hatred from the Zheng Family Patriarch was sensed by his Insight Technique.

Seeing Zheng Xiwen’s unhidden eyes of resentment.

Shen Xuan suddenly understood.

The fact that he killed Black Wind had been discovered by Zheng Xiwen.

However, Shen Xuan was not worried.

Things were different now.

In the entire Zheng family, only the Zheng Family Ancestor and the Zheng Family Patriarch as two Foundation Establishment cultivators could threaten him.

If it really came to a fight, who would win was still uncertain.

At the level of their kind of Cultivation Clan.

They couldn’t easily make powerful enemies.

Unless they could eliminate the other party in one fell swoop.

Otherwise, endless enmity would also severely hurt the Zheng family.

Furthermore, Shen Xuan had clearly found support.

He had just helped Tang Renhao once and stood with the Demon Hunters team in Yunyuan Immortal City.

Even if just for appearances’ sake, both Tang Renhao and Zhu Jintang would stand up for him.

Otherwise, how would they lead the Demon Hunters in Yunyuan Immortal City in the future!

After entering the city, Shen Xuan went straight home.

After just finishing a hot bath to wash away the smell of blood, someone came to visit him.

Opening the door, it was surprisingly Ruan Siting, the steward of the Bishui Sect.

"Daoist Brother Shen, you’ve caused me such trouble!"

Once inside, Ruan Siting began to complain.

"Weren’t you with Elder Qing Yuan today hunting the Silver Hook Sea Serpent?"

"That’s not true!"

"Don’t say it’s not. It was seen! Elder Qing Yuan came looking for you!"

"I meant I wasn’t hunting the Silver Hook Sea Serpent with Daoist Qing Yuan. I just blocked it for a moment when it was fleeing!"

"You!"

Ruan Siting shook his head.

"Come on!"

"Where to?"

"Naturally, to my place. Elder Qing Yuan is still waiting for you!"

Shen Xuan helplessly followed Ruan Siting to the Bishui Sect shop.

At this time, Daoist Qing Yuan was sitting in the backyard, leisurely sipping tea.

The atmosphere was relaxed and pleasant.

Leaves gently drifted down.

At this moment, Daoist Qing Yuan appeared as an otherworldly sage, calm and collected, like a leisurely wanderer.

If not seen with one’s own eyes.

Who would believe that such an enlightened person, a Foundation Establishment Elder of the Bishui Sect, deliberately orchestrated to kill, using the Silver Hook Sea Serpent to eliminate Demon Hunting Loose Cultivators.

"Shen Xuan."

"Junior is here!"

"I’ve heard from Siting about your matter. A genius in Water Techniques, but it’s a pity you entered too late!"

Daoist Qing Yuan asked, "How old are you this year?"

"Seventy-six."

"And your Cultivation Realm?"

"Late Stage of Qi Cultivation."

Daoist Qing Yuan pondered for a moment.

"The Sect’s rules state that late stage Qi cultivators, before the age of fifty, if recommended, can participate in the Sect’s test and join after passing!"

"Your age..."

Daoist Qing Yuan stood up, pacing a few steps.

"Your age is indeed a bit old. However, I can personally recommend you without needing the test, allowing you to join the Sect directly, how about it?"

Shen Xuan was taken aback for a moment.

Such a fortune falling from the sky!

In the past, Shen Xuan would have accepted without hesitation.

Nowadays, he was not in a hurry to join a Sect.

Lack of strength.

If the Bishui Sect had issues, he would likely be the first disposable pawn.

Moreover, he possessed a Mysterious Jade Talisman and the ability to plunder Demon Beast talents, requiring a secretive cultivation place.

Lastly, he didn’t trust Daoist Qing Yuan’s character.

Shen Xuan composed himself.

Feigning gratitude.

"The kindness of Senior Qing Yuan, Shen Xuan is grateful, but..."

Shen Xuan paused, showing an apologetic expression: "However, Shen Xuan’s enlightening mentor came from the Cyan Cloud Sect. Now the Foundation Establishment Elders Qin Yuehan and Lv Zhengying are both old friends from school."

"Not long ago, we had a school reunion, and Immortal Qin and Elder Lv gave me many Spiritual Objects, encouraging me to concentrate on cultivation."

"If I make even minor progress, both would recommend me to join the Cyan Cloud Sect."

Hearing this, Daoist Qing Yuan was quite surprised.

He had personally come forward to make an exception and recommend Shen Xuan.

Unexpectedly, Shen Xuan turned him down.

What did Shen Xuan mean by minor progress?

Did he still hope to establish a Dao Foundation?

He was already seventy-six years old!

Thinking of this.

Daoist Qing Yuan shook his head and chuckled lightly.

"Suit yourself. If you change your mind, come find me again."

Shen Xuan respectfully bowed and left.

After he left,

Daoist Qing Yuan’s face suddenly turned gloomy.

"A genius in Water Techniques, at seventy-six, with connections to two Cyan Cloud Sect Foundation Establishment cultivators..."

His expression shifted several times.

Ultimately, he let out a soft sigh.

"Forget it! The Sect’s affairs are numerous, and the situation is volatile. Put this matter aside for now!"