Longevity: My Talents Are a Bit Abundant

Chapter 969: Chapter 705: Open Attacks and Hidden Arrows

Shen Xuan cultivated tirelessly every day, but besides studying the True Sun Flame and Wind and Thunder Escape Technique, he deliberately set aside some time to do something rather noteworthy.

He grandly prepared to refine the Tier Three Puppet for True Master Miao Lian.

He no longer concealed his actions.

Frequenting the Artifact Refining Hall of the Bright Flame Sect.

Occasionally guiding True Master Miao Lian, urging her to personally visit the sect’s affairs hall to exchange for some rare puppet materials under the guise of refining secret treasures.

Shen Xuan’s intentions were clear to those with discernment.

Currently, in the Bright Flame Sect, the new Tier Two Puppets have become a standard for the scions of noble families.

At this moment, it was rumored that "Master Guo," who single-handedly established the puppet army array, personally crafted a more powerful Tier Three Puppet for True Master Miao Lian!

The news spread, attracting countless envious, and jealous eyes.

This commotion naturally did not escape the notice of True Monarch Red Lotus.

Several days later, Shen Xuan was once again summoned to Red Lotus Peak.

Inside the Cave Mansion, Spiritual Qi was swirling around.

True Monarch Red Lotus sat in the chief seat, wearing his characteristic gentle smile, speaking amicably.

"Fellow Daoist Profound Ice, I’ve heard that you’ve been diligently refining the puppet for my disciple Miao Lian lately. How is the progress on that Tier Three Puppet?"

Shen Xuan had long prepared his responses.

"Reporting to True Monarch. I have indeed gained some insights into puppetry recently. The refinement approach for Fellow Daoist Miao Lian’s Tier Three Puppet has already begun to take shape."

He paused slightly, shifting to a cautious tone: "However, the puppet I wish to refine differs considerably from ordinary methods, aiming for superior agility and power. Thus, several key components still require some rarer and special spiritual materials."

He straightforwardly spoke of the shortage of rare materials.

True Monarch Red Lotus, after listening, pondered for a moment: "Since you are so inclined, the sect shall support you."

A token flew out, hovering in front of Shen Xuan.

"With my token, you may go to the secret vault of the affairs hall to exchange. There are some spiritual objects above Tier Three, not open to the public."

Shen Xuan showed a look of joy, accepting the token with both hands, sincerely saying: "Thank you, True Monarch, for your generous gift! Profound Ice will certainly exert all effort."

He realized clearly.

True Monarch Red Lotus’s personal token allowed resource exchanges in the secret vault that could not be compared to ordinary Elders.

"That girl Miao Lian, spoiled by me since childhood, has developed a rather frivolous nature."

True Monarch Red Lotus slightly shifted his tone, carrying the helplessness of an elder.

"If there are any offenses, fellow Daoist, I hope you can be tolerant and not hold it against her."

"Not at all. True Master Miao Lian is a person of character."

Despite this, True Monarch Red Lotus still redirected the conversation back to the puppet refining, inquiring about the specific ideas and progress.

Shen Xuan responded calmly.

He had already drafted his plan.

Describing a promising yet challenging research plan in detail.

He detailed several key "technical bottlenecks," sounding reasonable while subtly concealing numerous ambiguities.

True Monarch Red Lotus occasionally nodded, sometimes deep in thought.

After Shen Xuan finished his explanation, an approving expression appeared on his face.

"Fellow Daoist, your ideas are innovative, indeed a talent born of heaven. Refining High Tier Puppets is no easy task. Avoid rushing for success, and focus on prudent research."

"If you face difficulties again in the future or lack specific spiritual materials, you may use this token to exchange at the affairs hall. The sect’s reserves shall support you."

He emphasized "exchange," not "withdraw."

A single word made all the difference.

Shen Xuan understood, showing gratitude and bowing to express thanks: "True Monarch’s great kindness, Profound Ice keeps it in heart and will not fail what is entrusted!"

Outside the Cave Mansion of Red Lotus Peak, a graceful silhouette was leaning against the mountain rocks waiting, precisely True Master Miao Lian.

In private, when there was no one around, True Master Miao Lian always hovered around him, with an aura of fragrance, graceful posture, occasionally inadvertently revealing enticing curves.

Making Shen Xuan feel quite helpless.

Sometimes, he felt that True Master Miao Lian did not seem like a female cultivator who had lived for two hundred years.

But rather like an innocent young maiden.

Of course, all this was surely a persona she intentionally projected.

No matter the age, a woman has the heart of a young girl.

It depends on whose presence she’s in.

"Fellow Daoist Guo."

True Master Miao Lian’s voice carried a playful hint.

"My master personally inquired, you know. If you don’t manage to finish that Tier Three Puppet, Miao Lian won’t let you off."

True Master Miao Lian held significant expectations for this puppet.

"It will be crafted."

"Just wait and see."

With that, Shen Xuan tossed over a Jade Scroll.

True Master Miao Lian received it, scanned it with her Divine Sense, and her coquettish smile froze.

She slightly parted her lips resembling cherries, her tender tongue unconsciously sticking out, displaying an expression both astonished and pained.

"This..."

"Still needs the heart of thousand-year sunken wood and the essence of ten-thousand-year Profound Ice spiritual crystal..."

True Master Miao Lian lifted her eyes, shimmering with watery reflections, appearing both coy and resentful.

"Fellow Daoist Guo, you wouldn’t, be deliberately extorting Miao Lian, would you?"

Upon hearing this, Shen Xuan glanced at her indifferently.

His gaze was calm, yet it brought a spirited laugh from True Master Miao Lian.

"Fellow Daoist Guo, Miao Lian is just joking with you! No problem, it’s on Miao Lian!"

Shen Xuan nodded slightly, transformed into a swift Escape Light, and soared directly through the air.

The mountain breeze blew past, rustling True Master Miao Lian’s robe.

She watched the escape light depart, the lovely expression on her face gradually subsiding, a complex emotion flitting deep within her eyes.

...

The next day, at the affairs hall.

Inside, the incensed sandalwood aroma curled up.

Seeing Shen Xuan’s arrival, True Master Ming Liu greeted with a smile.

In the quiet chamber.

Shen Xuan presented True Monarch Red Lotus’s token, indicating his desire to exchange for treasures from the inner vault.

True Master Ming Liu said nothing more, took out a green Jade Scroll, and offered it with both hands.

"Fellow Daoist Guo, please have a look. This is the treasure directory of the inner vault."

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