Longevity: My Talents Are a Bit Abundant-Chapter 496: The Strong Dragon Enters the Sea

Chapter 496: Chapter 496: The Strong Dragon Enters the Sea

Before long, True Master Ling Xiao sent over the sect’s spirit contract.

Shen Xuan scanned it with his divine sense.

On Flying Dragon Island, matters are to be autonomously decided by Shen Xuan, as long as they do not violate sect regulations.

He is required to cooperate with the sect to refine a certain amount of spirit pills each year, with the herbs supplied by the sect.

Shen Xuan took the sect spirit contract and engraved his spiritual power onto it.

From now on, he would be the Island Master of Flying Dragon Island.

From this point forward, the skies are high for birds to fly and the seas are wide for fish to leap.

...

Morning.

Qing Yun Immortal City.

Shen Mansion, inner residence.

Shen Xiuxing and Shen Xiuyan sat on both sides.

In the central side seat, Su Xue’Er with a full head of silver hair was seated.

Over a hundred descendants and offspring had risen early, staying in their respective courtyards, waiting quietly.

Shen Xiuxing was somewhat anxious, pacing back and forth.

Shen Xiuyan, however, was a bit more composed.

"Aunt Su, will Father really come?"

Su Xue’Er took a sip of spirit tea.

"This tea is cold. Xiuyan, go warm it up again."

"Yes."

Shen Xiuyan picked up the teapot and left the room.

"Xiuxing, sit down. Your husband has already returned to the sect."

"Yes, Aunt Su."

Shen Xiuxing obediently sat down.

Although he called Shen Xuan ’Father’.

There was not a hint of blood relation.

Nor did he have a spirit root.

To live in Qing Yun Immortal City and sustain this family business relied entirely on his father’s renown.

Even if his father suddenly disappeared.

No one dared to bully them.

A stick of incense later.

Shen Xuan appeared in the inner residence of Shen Mansion.

Shen Xiuxing, Shen Xiuyan, along with over a hundred descendants and offspring of the Shen Family, knelt to greet.

Shen Xiuyan did not marry out but took a husband into the family.

An attractive loose cultivator with middle grade spirit roots.

They were harmoniously in tune with each other, deeply affectionate.

Shen Xuan encouraged them a few words and bestowed quite a number of low tier spirit pills.

This visit served the purpose of seeking Su Xue’Er’s opinion.

Whether she was willing to follow him to Flying Dragon Island.

"Wherever you go, I will follow to the death!"

Su Xue’Er declared resolutely.

At this time, the previous Patriarch of the Ding Family, Ding Yijin, came to pay respects.

"Do you wish to follow me to Flying Dragon Island?"

Upon hearing Ding Yijin’s request, Shen Xuan was somewhat surprised.

His trip to Flying Dragon Island was merely a temporary measure.

According to Shen Xuan’s plan, within thirty years at most, he intends to attempt Core Formation.

Once successful in Core Formation.

The Tier Two Top Grade Spirit Veins of Flying Dragon Island will no longer satisfy his needs.

He will seek out other venues and opportunities.

After hearing Shen Xuan’s plan.

Ding Yijin still requested.

He told Shen Xuan that the Ding Family has recently produced a promising Foundation Establishment Cultivator, Ding Lingchong, with potential to cultivate to the late stage of Foundation Establishment.

The Ding Family will devote their resources to support Ding Lingchong.

Following Shen Xuan to Flying Dragon Island can reduce the consumption of spiritual land.

After all, the Ding Clan’s land is merely a Tier Two Lower Grade Spiritual Land.

Feeding three Foundation Establishment cultivators and over three hundred Ding clan members is quite strenuous.

On the other hand, he can earn some spirit stones with Shen Xuan, supplementing the Ding Family.

Shen Xuan considered for a moment.

He did indeed need some personnel to handle trivial matters on Flying Dragon Island.

Ding Yijin was merely at the early stage of Foundation Establishment with his path cut off.

But he’s managed the Ding Family for many years, so he’s somewhat of a management talent.

Most crucial is his unwavering loyalty.

Even faced with death, it’s unlikely he would betray.

"In that case, Fellow Daoist Ding, prepare to depart together in ten days."

"If there are any congenial and willing Ding clan members who intend to retire on Flying Dragon Island, Fellow Daoist Ding may choose to bring seven or eight along."

Ding Yijin quickly responded, "Thank you, Talisman Master Shen. In ten days, I will bring eight old clan members to wait at Qing Yun Sect’s mountain gate."

After sending off Ding Yijin.

Shen Xuan advised Shen Xiuxing and Shen Xiuyan to uphold proper family customs, live well, and avoid provocation.

He would be taking office on Flying Dragon Island in the East Sea and would visit Shen Mansion when he had time.

If there are exceptional Immortal Seeds in the family, they should contact Lv Zhengying to vouch for their introduction to cultivate within the Cyan Cloud Sect.

...

On that day, Shen Xuan brought Su Xue’Er back to Cold Jade Peak.

He summoned Bai Xiaomeng and informed her of her restored freedom.

"Bai Xiaomeng, Flying Dragon Island is a harsh land, your body is frail and unsuitable for residing there."

"If you’re willing, you may go to my junior sister Liu Bingyu’s place as a maid and reside permanently at Cold Jade Peak."

"Junior sister Liu is extraordinarily talented with great hopes of forming a fake pill, which will allow you to continue cultivating with her."

Shen Xuan was generous to those around him.

"Bai Xiaomeng thanks the Master. The maid is willing to serve Miss Liu."

After a brief reflection, Bai Xiaomeng made her decision.

Having taken the Creation Pill, her Water Spirit Root improved to middle grade.

She also learned some alchemy techniques from Shen Xuan.

If she can reside permanently at Cold Jade Peak, Foundation Establishment is not out of the question.

Shen Xuan nodded.

He presented her with a storage pouch.

"These items are for you. There are some low tier spiritual objects, as well as the water technique alchemy inheritance for the Qi Cultivation Stage."

"Master!"

Bai Xiaomeng accepted the storage pouch, her eyes damp, tears uncontrollably flowing.

Prostrating herself, she incessantly kowtowed.

Shen Xuan waved his hand, instructing her to report to Liu Bingyu’s cave mansion.

...

Three days later, upon receiving news, Ding Qingfeng and Shangguan Mingyue hurried to Cold Jade Peak.

The two are alchemy apprentices selected by the Ding Family and the Shangguan Family.

Formerly, they followed Shen Xuan at Cold Jade Peak for alchemy refining.

Shen Xuan was familiar with using them.

Now, both were over thirty years old and at the late stage of Qi Cultivation.

Shen Xuan asked if they were willing to follow him to Flying Dragon Island for alchemy refining.

About thirty years, then returned.

Besides teaching Water Technique and Alchemy Dao.

Shen Xuan would give Foundation Establishment Pills and Foundation Establishment Spiritual Objects after they reach Qi Cultivation Perfection.

Ding Qing Feng and Shangguan Ming Yue agreed readily.

They could continue to delve into Alchemy Dao and also establish their Dao Foundation.

How could they refuse such a good offer?

Seven days later.

Shen Xuan led Li Ruyi, Su Xue’er, Ding Qing Feng, and Shangguan Ming Yue out of the Cyan Cloud Sect’s mountain gate.

Ding Yijin brought eight elder clan members, waiting for a long time.

Shen Xuan glanced at the Ding family’s elder members, all in the Late Stage of Qi Cultivation.

However, their lifespan was nearing its end, and their vitality was waning.

Clearly, they were following Shen Xuan to Flying Dragon Island to retire.

And to accumulate a little fortune on the side.

Shen Xuan wasn’t concerned about this.

It didn’t matter who was used.

At his level and status, Low Tier spiritual objects wouldn’t catch his attention.

The output from Flying Dragon Island was insignificant to him.

Hunting Water Demons and refining Spirit Pills was his main source of income.

Far outweighing the output of Flying Dragon Island.

This time, heading to Flying Dragon Island.

Shen Xuan specifically purchased a Tier Three Spirit Locking Array from True Master Jade Sun of the Artifact Refining Hall.

It could lock most of the Spiritual Qi on Flying Dragon Island, concentrating it in a specific cave mansion.

Thus, the Spiritual Qi density in the cave mansion would be comparable to Tier Three.

Theoretically, the Spiritual Qi in a Tier Three cave mansion can support a cultivator in attempting Core Formation.

Of course, Shen Xuan wouldn’t attempt Core Formation on Flying Dragon Island.

As long as there are Spirit Stones.

The Sect’s Immortal City leases high-tier cave mansions specifically for Core Formation.

...

A month later.

Flying Dragon Island, the pier.

A dark-skinned, wrinkled old sect Foundation Establishment cultivator, accompanied by five sect stewards, sat under an old tree.

One of the stewards asked, "Elder Xiao, they say the new Island Master, Shen Xuan, is an extraordinary figure, the best in the Sect, is it true?"

The old Foundation Establishment cultivator named Xiao Changxing was the guardian elder sent by the Cyan Cloud Sect to Flying Dragon Island.

Over two hundred years old, with a Middle Grade Water Spirit Root, his Realm Cultivation was still stagnant at the Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment, his Dao path ended.

Though Flying Dragon Island is a Tier Two Top Grade Spirit Island, it is tens of thousands of miles away from the mainland, a remote location.

The Cyan Cloud Sect does not value Flying Dragon Island.

Aside from Xiao Changxing, the guardian elder, the Island Master changes frequently.

Many disciples from prestigious families trained here for several years before quickly returning to the Sect to seek other paths.

The previous Island Master, upon receiving communication from the Sect about a successor to the Island Master position.

Couldn’t even wait for the handover, directly returned to the Sect.

Matters on Flying Dragon Island had to be handed over by Xiao Changxing.

"Listen up, all of you. Don’t say I didn’t warn you. The new Island Master is named Shen Xuan, a direct disciple of True Master Cold Jade, highly skilled. Be cautious and don’t offend him."

"If something happens, I can’t protect you."

Everyone agreed.

These stewards were all in the Late Stage of Qi Cultivation, of ordinary aptitude, long past the desire to cultivate further.

If they had any connections or roots, they wouldn’t have been sent to such a desolate and remote place as Flying Dragon Island.

Yet, they still cherished this position dearly.

After all, the status is well-paid, and devoid of danger, much better than being a Loose Cultivator.

"Here they come!"

One of the stewards on duty at the pier shouted aloud.

Xiao Changxing quickly led the five stewards to the pier.

On the horizon, a Tier Two Upper Grade warship sailed toward them against the wind and waves.

The flag it carried was none other than the Cyan Cloud Sect’s exclusive Azure Cloud Flag.

Soon, the warship docked.

A robed cultivator flew to the pier.

He was a handsome, graceful young cultivator, standing like a jade tree.

"Are you Brother Xiao Changbing?"

"This old man is Xiao Changbing, at your service, Island Master."

Xiao Changbing bowed respectfully.

Though older, as an ordinary disciple with no background, he dared not put on airs before Shen Xuan.

Shen Xuan nodded.

This Xiao Changbing, though old, was sensible.

Both were sect Foundation Establishment cultivators.

As long as he obeyed the rules, Shen Xuan didn’t mind giving Xiao Changbing some benefits.

"These are..."

"Let me introduce them to the Island Master. This is Li Rulong, Steward Li..."

Xiao Changbing introduced the six stewards by name. 𝘧𝓇𝑒𝑒𝑤ℯ𝑏𝓃𝘰𝑣ℯ𝘭.𝘤ℴ𝘮

Each one stepped forward to greet Shen Xuan respectfully.

Shen Xuan nodded in response to each.

At this moment, Ding Yijin brought Ding Qingfeng, Shangguan Mingyue, and the eight clan members ashore, surrounding Su Xue’er.

Shen Xuan waved his sleeve, storing the warship away.

It was a high-end purchase from the Artifact Refining Hall, complete with eight Spiritual Energy Cannons, very powerful.

Ding Yijin initiated a greeting with Xiao Changbing and introduced his family.

"So it is Fellow Daoist Ding from Luoyang Mountain, well met, well met."

Xiao Changbing exchanged a few courteous words.

As for Su Xue’er.

If Shen Xuan and Ding Yijin didn’t mention her, he wouldn’t bring it up himself.

Xiao Changbing suggested, "Island Master, the journey must have been exhausting. I have already set up a banquet to welcome you."

Shen Xuan glanced at the full view of Flying Dragon Island and nodded.

"Alright."

Everyone went ashore.

Xiao Changbing had already prepared housing arrangements for everyone.

There were originally seven Tier Two cave mansions on Flying Dragon Island.

The best cave mansion naturally belonged to the Island Master.

With Shen Xuan’s permission, Ding Yijin moved into one of the unused Tier Two cave mansions.

Ding Mingyue and Shangguan Qingfeng stayed with Shen Xuan in the Island Master’s cave mansion.

The eight clan members of the Ding family were all accommodated in the market.

Although Flying Dragon Island was remote, it was still a Tier Two Top Grade island.

In the core area of the island, a market had been established, housing over a thousand Loose Cultivators.

Except for two Foundation Establishment cultivators, all were Qi Cultivation cultivators.

At the banquet.

Shen Xuan drank wine and ate dishes while reviewing the handover accounts of Flying Dragon Island.

He examined various Information Jade Scrolls containing finances, household records, archives, warehouses, literature, and geography.

"Summon those two Foundation Establishment fellow cultivators for an introduction."

During the banquet, Shen Xuan said to Xiao Changbing.