Longevity: My Talents Are a Bit Abundant

Chapter 951: Chapter 701: Sect Honored Guest

Over a dozen days later, at the Bright Flame Sect, Red Lotus Peak.

In the Grotto Heaven Blessed Land of True Monarch Red Lotus, Spiritual Qi coalesced into mist, strange flowers emitted auspiciousness, and the spiritual spring trickled. It was indeed a pure land for cultivation.

"Fellow Daoist Profound Ice from the Cyan Cloud Sect of Song Country, greets True Monarch Red Lotus."

Shen Xuan entered the cave mansion, cupping his hands in greeting, his demeanor composed.

"So it’s Fellow Daoist Profound Ice! This old man has long admired your renowned name!"

True Monarch Red Lotus smiled warmly, personally rising to greet him.

"Please, take a seat! Try some of this rare Biye Spring tea from my collection. It takes a decade to harvest just a few ounces, and it is not something shown to others easily."

He rolled up his sleeves and poured tea for Shen Xuan himself.

The tea leaves unfurled in the spiritual spring water, their color a vibrant green, like the newest leaves of early spring. The leaves seemed to have natural Dao patterns flowing over them.

The tea broth was clear and bright, and the mist it exuded remained, condensing into tiny, dancing green leaf shadows, with an exotic fragrance filling the air.

Just smelling it, one’s Divine Soul would feel refreshed.

Biye Spring, a Tier Four Spirit Tea.

Even for a Nascent Soul True Monarch, it had the marvelous use of nourishing the Divine Soul and clearing the Dao Heart.

For a Golden Core Cultivator, it was an exceptionally rare tonic.

Shen Xuan raised his cup and took a small sip.

As the tea entered his throat, it was initially crisp and refreshing, then a burst of pure and gentle cool Spiritual Qi surged straight to his Dantian, like sweet dew falling, dispelling the slight fatigue from stabilizing his realm after tribulating.

His Divine Soul was invigorated, becoming even more solid and clear.

"Excellent tea!"

Shen Xuan set down his cup, genuinely praising it.

"As long as you like it, Fellow Daoist!"

True Monarch Red Lotus stroked his beard with a smile, his demeanor becoming even more amiable.

"In the future, feel free to visit my Red Lotus Peak frequently, to taste tea and discuss Dao, wouldn’t that be delightful?"

Shen Xuan looked at the smiling True Monarch Red Lotus across from him and also smiled slightly, raising his cup in acknowledgment.

However, in his heart, he secretly jested.

The tea is indeed excellent, and I’ve praised it, so why don’t you just be generous and gift me a tin?

Is a True Monarch also so "frugal"?

Joking aside, Shen Xuan understood the implication behind True Monarch Red Lotus’s words.

It was simply recruitment.

For ordinary cultivators, a Sect’s Supreme Elders and Nascent Soul True Monarchs were figures high up above, impossible to meet in a lifetime.

However, Shen Xuan himself was a Divine Power Realm Body Refining Master, also a Tier Four existence, thus the two interacted as equals, naturally without any sense of being overly honored.

At this moment, within the Grotto Heaven, the fragrance of tea lingered, the two sat opposite each other, conversing and laughing.

It seemed like a mere meeting of fellow Daoists, sipping tea and chatting idly.

In reality, every word was strategic, revolving around interests.

After stabilizing his realm, Shen Xuan had a confidential conversation with True Master Ming Liu.

He openly shared his background.

It was essentially to let True Master Ming Liu inform the upper echelons of the Bright Flame Sect.

Initially, he had only wanted to hide his name, quietly cultivating Fire Technique in the Bright Flame Sect.

He planned to venture to the Southern Wilderness after reaching Golden Core Middle Stage, hunting Transformed Great Demons to seek opportunities for Nascent Soul Formation.

However, the descent of the Celestial Wind Tribulation disrupted everything.

To withstand the final Celestial Wind, he was forced to use the Nine-Colored Treasure Lotus.

Once the treasure was revealed, hiding was no longer an option.

Nine-Colored Treasure Lotus, Ice Technique Golden Core, Divine Power Realm Body Refining.

These three traits were too distinctive, combined in one.

With the Bright Flame Sect’s influence, a little investigation would reveal his origin.

In that case, it was better to reveal himself voluntarily.

Hence, Shen Xuan went to Red Lotus Peak under the name "Profound Ice," to meet the True Monarch and see what conditions the other party would offer.

"I dare not deceive the True Monarch."

Shen Xuan spoke directly: "Profound Ice intends to use the Ice and Fire Dual Golden Core as a foundation, to blend the dragon and tiger, seeking affirmation of the Nascent Soul Great Dao. With the True Monarch’s profound Daoist techniques and abundant resources, I have some minor confusions in Fire Technique cultivation that I wish to consult with the True Monarch."

He was direct, raising several critical questions about enhancing the Fire Technique Golden Core.

True Monarch Red Lotus didn’t hold back either, after a brief contemplation, he offered guidance.

In a few words, he hit the key points, evidently showcasing the deep knowledge of a Nascent Soul True Monarch.

Both stopped when appropriate, not delving too deep.

True Monarch Red Lotus then shifted the topic, his expression solemn: "In this old man’s opinion, for Fellow Daoist Profound Ice to want to condense a Nascent Soul, the necessary spiritual objects might be extraordinary. Although Nascent Soul Formation spiritual objects are rare, Fellow Daoist might be able to gather them on your own. But what about the Nascent Soul Pill, is there any lead?"

Shen Xuan shook his head.

He did not expect to obtain this pill from the Bright Flame Sect.

The Sect itself had many Golden Core Elders waiting in line.

Why would they grant such an opportunity to an outsider like him?

Exchanging for this pill involved far more than enough merit; it was also about internal sect interest balance and resource allocation.

"I have no leads at the moment." Shen Xuan admitted openly.

True Monarch Red Lotus’s expression grew more sincere: "If that’s the case, why doesn’t Fellow Daoist Profound Ice stay at our Bright Flame Sect for the time being? As an Honored Guest Supreme Elder, you can use our sect’s resources to hone your Fire Technique and refine your Golden Core, while also waiting for the opportunity for Nascent Soul Formation."

"Currently, our Qin Country and the Southern Wilderness Demon Race are at full-scale war. Should you achieve outstanding feats on the battlefield and acquire a Transformed Great Demon Core, you could exchange it for a Nascent Soul Pill."

"Moreover, when it comes to benefits for Fire Technique cultivation, throughout Qin Country, how many places surpass our Bright Flame Sect?"

True Monarch Red Lotus smiled slightly, his tone confident, "

Shen Xuan, hearing this, fell into silence.

True Monarch Red Lotus had a valid point.

If he wished to cultivate and seek Nascent Soul opportunities in Qin Country, leveraging the strength of a Major Sect was indeed the way to go.

Upper grade Spirit Veins, top-tier workshops, Pill Talisman Array inheritances, ample manpower, and cultivation resources...

At his realm of cultivation, seeking opportunities as a Loose Cultivator, battling alone, and wandering around was no longer practical.

Then, a negotiation ensued between Shen Xuan and True Monarch Red Lotus, appearing calm but with every word weighing heavily like a "bargaining" match.

Shen Xuan made it clear that he was willing to stay as an Honored Guest at the Bright Flame Sect temporarily, but under several conditions.

Firstly, the workshop. He required an independent, quiet, and Spiritual Qi-infused Tier Three Upper Grade Fire Spirit Vein cave mansion for cultivation.

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