Longevity: My Talents Are a Bit Abundant

"Back then, when my flesh body was destroyed, it was this object that preserved my soul from dispersing, and kept my intellect intact, giving me the chance to switch to the Nether Path."

Li Ruyi handed the Jade Hairpin to Shen Xuan.

"With this in True Master Shen’s possession requesting a meeting, Liu Qianshan will surely see you personally."

Shen Xuan accepted the Soul Preservation Hairpin.

Inside, a thread of pure water and wood spiritual qi flowed ceaselessly, full of vitality, subtly resonating with Li Ruyi’s soul breath.

Shen Xuan nodded slightly, "A good plan."

The Jade Scroll clearly stated that they were once senior brother and sister of the same sect lineage, having a close relationship for a time.

Shen Xuan naturally also guessed that Li Ruyi had probably recalled the past by now.

However, she was unwilling to say more.

Shen Xuan, naturally, was too lazy to ask.

Even if he were foolish, he could think that Li Ruyi’s downfall must be linked to Liu Qianshan.

After switching to Nether Cultivation, this matter was always on Li Ruyi’s mind.

Shen Xuan, being her friend, naturally sided with her.

Years of old friendship, walking through storms together, this trust had long transcended simple measurements of right or wrong.

Since he promised to help her reclaim her flesh body, he would fully support when he had enough ability.

Shen Xuan also hoped Li Ruyi would help him oversee the Starlight Island Research Institute!

...

More than ten days later.

Accompanied by two Foundation Establishment Stewards from Danxia Sect, Shen Xuan landed in front of Qianshan Peak aboard the sect’s flying ship.

The place was shrouded in spiritual qi, exuding a rich pill fragrance, as if even the mountain mist carried the scent.

Inside the cave mansion, the light was soft.

Liu Qianshan sat cross-legged on the chief position’s puduan, his figure hunched, sparse white hair, his face etched with ravines.

Even with True Pill Perfection, nearing the end of his lifespan, like a flickering candle in the wind, wavering dimly.

On the lower sides, two Daoists were playing a game of Go.

One wore a daoist robe with golden patterns, his face stern.

Another wore a long shirt with a pine tree pattern, his expression gentle.

No introduction was needed, these two must be Cui Jin True Master and Bao Song True Master.

Name suggested guardianship, but they were actually there for surveillance.

Shen Xuan had just stepped into the cave mansion.

Two powerful divine senses scanned him like substance, scrutinizing him from head to toe repeatedly.

Shen Xuan’s expression remained unchanged.

Inside, the Ice Technique Golden Core was self-sealed, and using the Thousand Transformations skill, the Heaven Covering Stone concealed heavenly secrets, transforming all the aura completely.

At this time, he appeared to be a Fire Technique Late Stage Foundation Establishment Pill Master.

At a distance of three zhang, the divine senses of the two True Pill Cultivators detected no abnormalities.

"Are you Shen Wenting?"

Liu Qianshan raised his cloudy old eyes, his gaze fixed on Shen Xuan’s face.

"I am."

Shen Xuan replied with a smile, his demeanor calm, neither bowing nor showing fear.

Liu Qianshan did not mind this lack of courtesy.

His gaze quickly returned to his own palm.

Within his palm lay a Jade Hairpin, its style primitive and elegant, spiritual light inherent.

"Where did you get this Soul Preservation Hairpin?"

"Entrusted by an old friend."

Liu Qianshan’s withered body trembled slightly, and his voice suddenly became tense.

"Old friend? Could it be a female pill master?"

"Yes."

Shen Xuan said with a smile, "Fellow Daoist Qianshan need not be agitated. I shall let her renew old acquaintances with you personally."

As soon as he finished speaking, a faintly cold and ethereal human figure emerged from the soul nourishing wood within his arms, the soul body solidifying, its appearance clear, precisely Li Ruyi.

The situation changed abruptly!

"Presumptuous!"

Cui Jin True Master and Bao Song True Master abruptly stood up, their robes fluttering without wind, the True Pill pressure instantly filling the cave mansion.

"The two of you would do well to focus on your game of Go."

Shen Xuan pointed with a finger.

Nine deep blue streaks of light shot out from his fingertip, apparently nine exquisite spirit banners.

The symbols on the flag surfaces blazed brightly, instantly connecting to form an array, transforming into a blue octagonal cage, enclosing the two True Masters along with the chess board.

Little Nine Palace Immortal Confinement Array!

Simultaneously, the Ice Technique Golden Core sealed within Shen Xuan abruptly unsealed, pure and vast Profound Ice Spiritual Power surged like a river bursting its banks.

His hand seals transformed continuously, several cold spells cast into the array flags.

Within the array, the temperature plunged rapidly, bitter cold permeated and wreaked havoc.

The ground, stone table, and even the unfinished game of Go were instantly covered with a layer of hard white frost.

Cui Jin True Master and Bao Song True Master’s movements froze, their protective spiritual light violently fluctuating at the extreme low temperature, unable to move an inch.

Only then did Shen Xuan slowly withdraw his hand, looking at Liu Qianshan, whose face was already devoid of color at the chief position.

Inside the cave mansion, only the silent chill remained, along with the ice-cold eyes of Li Ruyi.

Liu Qianshan looked incredulous.

After a long time.

He finally spoke, trembling, "Junior Sister Ruyi, is it really you?"

Li Ruyi then softly replied, "Senior Brother Qianshan, it’s been many years since we met, have you been well?"