Longevity: My Talents Are a Bit Abundant-Chapter 475: True Master Intelligence

Hundred miles outside White Cloud Immortal City.

Next to a lakeside, Shen Xuan stopped his steps.

"The scenery here is nice. I’ll wait here for Xuanye Demon Lord."

"Fellow Daoist, quickly report."

Beside him, the lean Demon Cultivator bowed in salute.

"Yes, I’ll go report to Master right away."

After speaking, he turned into an Escape Light and flew toward White Cloud Immortal City.

Shen Xuan leaned against the lake, sat cross-legged in meditation.

An hour later.

The sound of breaking wind arose.

Shen Xuan stood up.

In front of him, a cloud-like demon treasure, carrying two cultivators, flew to Shen Xuan.

Leading the way was Zhu Yingying.

"Brother-in-law..."

Shen Xuan waved his hand, signaling her to be quiet.

He stepped forward, held his fists in respect towards Xuanye Demon Lord behind her, and said: "Loose Cultivator Shen Fei, greets Fellow Daoist Xuanye."

Xuanye Demon Lord stood in place, a hint of doubt flashing in his eyes: "You are Shen Fei, the so-called cheap brother-in-law that Zhu girl mentioned?"

"Fellow Daoist Xuanye, please allow me to explain."

Shen Xuan glanced at Zhu Yingying: "My humble wife is merely a mortal human, having met Fellow Daoist Zhu many years ago, with no blood ties. Brother-in-law is a title I don’t dare claim, just a joke."

"Really?"

Xuanye Demon Lord peeked at Shen Xuan.

"Zhu girl said you were inseparable, as close as siblings."

"On her way here, she praised you to high heavens, claiming you possess heaven-defying abilities, undefeated in the Foundation Establishment Realm."

"My disciple didn’t know better, offended Master Shen. We thank Master Shen for not taking it to heart."

Shen Xuan looked at Zhu Yingying again.

His gaze showed signs of annoyance.

If it weren’t for old ties.

He wouldn’t come here to meet Xuanye Demon Lord.

Indeed, their relationship was quite close once.

For that, Shen Xuan had paid a price.

Their bond was never deep or affectionate.

Just a momentary loneliness years ago.

At this moment, a faint embarrassment appeared on Zhu Yingying’s face.

She put on a pitiable look.

Her eyes were full of pleading when looking at Shen Xuan.

Afraid that Shen Xuan might blame her.

Now, only Shen Xuan could get her out of her predicament. 𝘧𝓇𝑒𝑒𝑤ℯ𝑏𝓃𝘰𝑣ℯ𝘭.𝘤ℴ𝘮

"I have no intention to interfere in your matters with Hehuan Sect."

Shen Xuan said tentatively.

"Fellow Daoist Xuanye, can you just stop here, as if I never appeared?"

Xuanye Demon Lord sneered coldly.

"Shen Fei, you have great courage!"

"Mere Foundation Establishment Realm, dare speak such big words in front of me!"

"If I let you go, where would my dignity be!"

Shen Xuan sighed softly.

Such is the result of inequality in status.

Between cultivators, there’s never been a distinction between right and wrong.

Only advocating power as paramount.

It’s always whoever has the bigger fist gets to decide.

Right or wrong, true skills reveal themselves.

Shen Xuan raised his hand.

"Hold on! Fellow Daoist Xuanye, look at what this is!"

Shen Xuan unleashed a magical power, sending the Dragon King Token flying towards Xuanye Demon Lord.

"Sea Dragon King’s Token?"

Xuanye Demon Lord used his Divine Sense to scan the Dragon King Token, lightly waved his sleeve.

The Dragon King Token fell to the ground.

"So what!"

"A mere wildling, I don’t give him face, what can he do!"

Determined to act, teach Shen Xuan a lesson.

Ultimately, Xuanye Demon Lord, confident in his Fake Pill Realm, believed he would win, planning to subdue Shen Xuan first.

Feeling the intense pressure emanating from Xuanye Demon Lord, Shen Xuan sighed.

Raised a finger.

A point of Spiritual Light shot out from his fingertip like lightning, striking Zhu Yingying’s brow.

Unprepared Zhu Yingying, lips slightly parted, eyes full of disbelief, her delicate body softly collapsed, fainting away.

Shen Xuan’s action stunned even Xuanye Demon Lord.

Suddenly, it happened.

Shen Xuan was only about ten feet from Zhu Yingying, and his move was swift.

By the time she realized, it was too late to stop.

"Fellow Daoist Xuanye, please be calm."

Seeing Zhu Yingying faint.

Shen Xuan picked up the Dragon King Token.

Faced with Xuanye Demon Lord, he let out a beast-like roar, transformed.

In the next instant.

Before Xuanye Demon Lord, Shen Xuan became a sixteen-foot Golden Body, blue-faced, fierce-toothed Dharma Realm Body Refining Master, dressed in celestial armor, holding a golden light staff, a Flood Dragon Dharma Aspect appearing behind.

Xuanye Demon Lord was suddenly startled, hastily retreated, eyes full of dread.

If approached by a Dharma Realm Body Refining Master, life would be endangered.

"Fellow Daoist Xuanye, you flatter me."

Shen Xuan’s voice rang out again.

Subsequently, the sixteen-foot Golden Body shook, golden light converged.

In several breaths, Shen Xuan returned to human form, standing in place.

As if everything that just happened was an illusion.

Xuanye Demon Lord asked in shock: "Shen Fei, you’re a Dharma Realm Body Refining Master!"

Shen Xuan smiled slightly, said: "Fellow Daoist Xuanye, there must be some misunderstanding between us."

Then, he relayed Zhu Yingying’s words to Xuanye Demon Lord.

"Did she really say that about me?"

"Absolutely true."

Xuanye Demon Lord sighed deeply.

"I and her mother Huang Huanchu, have been friends for two hundred years, like sisters, supporting each other."

"Before Huang Senior Sister attempted the Demon Pill, she entrusted her to me. Asked me to find a suitable match, marry into a Sect Family, live peacefully. Not to fight for the position of Hehuan Sect Saintess."

"Unexpectedly, she not only didn’t appreciate it, but even slandered me like this!"

Xuanye Demon Lord unleashed a demon light, awaken Zhu Yingying.

Then, swiftly pointed at her sea of consciousness, lifted the Divine Soul Restriction on her.

Took out a Storage Pouch, threw it beside her.

"Zhu girl, this is the dowry your mother left for you. I’ve never broken a promise in my life."

"Since you don’t want to follow your mother’s arrangements. I don’t wish to interfere further."

Zhu Yingying was startled.

Face turned pale, speechless.

Opened the Storage Pouch to take a look, then showed an expression of joy.

Zhu Yingying stood up, respectfully bowed, and said, "Zhu Yingying thanks Elder Xuan Ye!"

Magus Xuan Ye sternly replied, "I do not deserve to be called your elder! Zhu Yingying, listen well. From now on, we go our separate ways; we are strangers and shall never have dealings again!"

Zhu Yingying was scolded so harshly that she could not lift her head.

Magus Xuan Ye turned toward Shen Xuan.

"Fellow Daoist Shen, is this satisfactory?"

Shen Xuan smiled and said, "Oh, it was a misunderstanding! This Zhu girl is indeed headstrong. However, she’s grown, let her be!"

Magus Xuan Ye nodded and said, "Fellow Daoist Shen speaks wisely. It was my fault for becoming attached."

The two exchanged a knowing smile.

"Concerning the matter of Zhu Yingying, let it be concluded here. I, Shen, thank Fellow Daoist Xuan Ye for your consideration. In future, I shall no longer meddle."

"Brother-in-law!"

Zhu Yingying opened her cherry mouth, her face showing an expression as if she were about to cry.

"Silence!"

With a stern face, Shen Xuan said, "Between you and me, there is no longer any debt owed! You must take care of yourself!"

"I have business to discuss with Fellow Daoist Xuan Ye, you should leave first!"

Zhu Yingying was unaware of what had just occurred.

She glanced at Magus Xuan Ye.

Seeing no objection from her, Zhu Yingying slowly summoned her demon vessel and sped away.

Once Zhu Yingying had departed.

Shen Xuan cast spells, erecting a dozen layers of Cyan Spirit Walls in the surrounding vicinity.

Magus Xuan Ye inquired, "Fellow Daoist Shen, what else do you wish to discuss?"

Shen Xuan smiled warmly and said, "I would like to make a transaction with Fellow Daoist Xuan Ye."

"What transaction?"

"If I am not mistaken, Hehuan Sect has been dealing in intelligence trade. I wish to purchase information from you."

"Oh. Speak of it then."

Shen Xuan gazed at Magus Xuan Ye intently and said solemnly, "I wish to buy intelligence on True Master Lu. It must include information on True Master Lu’s Magical Treasures and Divine Powers."

Magus Xuan Ye realized with sudden clarity, "You came to see me because of True Master Lu!"

"Otherwise? I’ve long said that the matters concerning your Hehuan Sect are unrelated to me. I hold no desire to interfere."

Freeing Zhu Yingying from her predicament was merely incidental.

This was because Shen Xuan is a nostalgic person.

Otherwise, were it anyone else dealing such plots against him.

He would have left long ago.

Shen Xuan’s visit to Magus Xuan Ye with the purpose of purchasing intelligence on True Master Lu was the crux of the matter.

True Master Lu was the only cultivator in the nearby region who could pose a threat to him.

To prevent any unforeseen mishaps, he found it necessary to first gather intelligence on True Master Lu.

"I and True Master Lu share a deep friendship..."

Shen Xuan interrupted Magus Xuan Ye.

"Fellow Daoist Xuan Ye, name your price! Superfluous words will not be needed."

Magus Xuan Ye stomped and said, "Fellow Daoist Shen, I and True Master Lu have been dear friends for many years."

"One Demon Soldier!"

Shen Xuan said in a deep voice.

"It’s merely intelligence on one True Master, and I am offering one Demon Soldier as compensation, which counts as an astronomical price!"

Demon Soldiers are the upgraded version of Demon Treasures.

They are equivalent to Spiritual Artifacts used by True Masters.

Shen Xuan possessed two Demon Soldiers obtained as spoils after defeating Solitary Doom Magus.

Using one Demon Soldier to trade for intelligence on one True Master.

Shen Xuan believed that no one could refuse such a profitable trade.

Magus Xuan Ye would be no exception.

Even the best friendship was not worth a Demon Soldier.

She fixed her gaze on Shen Xuan, remaining silent for a moment.

Finally, she quietly said, "I must first see the Demon Soldier."

...

To Shen Xuan’s surprise.

As soon as he took out Solitary Doom Magus’s Demon Shield.

Magus Xuan Ye immediately produced the Intelligence Jade Scroll.

Evidently, she had prepared True Master Lu’s Intelligence Jade Scroll long ago.

Ready to be sold at any time.

Shen Xuan used his Divine Sense to scan it.

Confirmed it was detailed intelligence on True Master Lu.

He handed the Demon Shield to her on the spot.

After completing the transaction, the atmosphere noticeably lightened.

Each harbored reservations, making it difficult to turn hostile.

Magus Xuan Ye asked Shen Xuan if he needed any more intelligence.

Shen Xuan thought for a bit.

"Is there intelligence on a True Master from the Sect Family, who is nearing the end of their lifespan?"

"Is it True Master Zhi Xi from the Zhenyi Sect?"

"Correct."

"If Fellow Daoist Shen wants intelligence on this person, it’s no problem! However, it will take some time as I must return to organize it."

"Good."

Shen Xuan said with a smile.

The trade of intelligence was a pillar industry of the Hehuan Sect.

Clearly, Magus Xuan Ye had turned it into a private transaction, selfishly swallowing the profits.

This was none of Shen Xuan’s concern.

He naturally would not meddle.

"This, does Fellow Daoist Shen still have Demon Soldiers?"

"No! I am willing to offer two Core Formation Demons. The Scarlet Flame Netherworld Flower and Ninth Transformation Yin Marrow Pearl."

"This..."

Magus Xuan Ye pondered for several moments and said, "It’s viable."

"If Fellow Daoist Shen has more Demon Soldiers, you may trade with me, and the price can be negotiated."

Shen Xuan’s heart stirred.

"Can they be exchanged for a Golden Transformation Pill?"

"Wishful thinking! I don’t have one!"

Magus Xuan Ye’s eyes twinkled as she covered her mouth with a laugh and said, "If it’s a Demon Transformation Pill, I can think of a way. Why not have Fellow Daoist Shen join my Hehuan Sect?"

"Fellow Daoist Shen has a Flood Dragon Dharma Aspect protecting him. If you switch to cultivate the Saint Sect Secret Technique, you will surely be able to condense a Demon Pill! Then, Xuan Ye will have to rely on Fellow Daoist Shen for care!"

Shen Xuan shook his head, his tone somewhat regretful, "Sadly, I have long apprenticed to the renowned Daoist Sect, and am an adversary to the Demon Sect, mutually opposed."

"Pah! They are all a bunch of hypocrites! What does being a part of the renowned Daoist Sect signify! Your Nascent Soul True Monarch and our Demon Baby Saint Ancestor, when meeting, aren’t they addressing each other as brothers, drinking wine while discussing Zen, tasting tea while comprehending the Dao!"

"Many magi of the Saint Sect were originally disciples of your Daoist Sect."

"Many True Masters of your Daoist Sect are conversely disciples who switched cultivation to the Saint Sect!"

"The Dao may rise one foot, but the Demonic Dao rises ten feet! Fellow Daoist Shen, did your master not tell you that without demons, the Dao cannot be achieved?"

Upon hearing this, Shen Xuan was enlightened as if receiving a sudden revelation.

Many previously puzzling matters became clear in an instant.

The Daoist Sect and the Demon Sect had been penetrating each other inherently.

You contain me, and I contain you.

Many things were known to the sect’s high echelons, seen and not spoken of.

Those who set the rules were the most lawless.

Rules were but chains for the weak, and tools for the strong.

Sect regulations were those very rules.

"Therefore, as long as my strength is sufficient, I can do as I please!"