Chapter 1060 - 728: Tai Chi Golden Core

Chapter 1060: Chapter 728: Tai Chi Golden Core

If it were an ordinary Golden Core Cultivator, their mind would have long been trembling, unnerved and not daring to hide anything.

Shen Xuan’s expression remained unchanged as he flicked his sleeve, sending two exquisite Jade Bottles flying towards True Monarch Wu Wei.

True Monarch Wu Wei raised his hand to catch them, pulled out the bottle stoppers, and sent his Divine Thought inside.

The first bottle contained six round and plump Life-Extending Pills, rich with internal pill energy.

The second bottle surprisingly contained six high-quality Rejuvenation Pills with clear Pill Patterns and even more vibrant Spiritual Light.

After probing, a trace of astonishment flashed in True Monarch Wu Wei’s eyes.

He had long known Shen Xingchen could refine Life-Extending Pills.

But being able to stably refine high-quality Rejuvenation Pills...

The implication was entirely different.

This was not something an ordinary Tier Three Alchemist could achieve.

The skill in alchemy was exquisite, faintly touching the pinnacle realm of a Tier Three Alchemist!

Life-Extending Pill is also a Tier Three Life-Extending Spirit Pill.

The medicine is slightly inferior, suitable for Fake Pill Realm Cultivators.

Its refining method shares similarities with the Longevity Pill.

The biggest difference between the two is that the Longevity Pill requires more rare medicinal materials, and the refining methods are more intricate, demanding masterful control over Spiritual Power.

True Monarch Wu Wei gently placed the Jade Bottles aside, his gaze returning to Shen Xuan.

"With such skill, collaborating to refine a Longevity Pill is worth considering."

True Monarch Wu Wei’s eyes suddenly became sharp, asking in a deep voice, "Shen Xingchen, who are you exactly? What are your intentions?"

Shen Xuan smiled slightly; he had expected this.

His mind stirred, lifting the seal on the Ice Technique Golden Core within his body.

"Buzz!"

An ancient cold aura, filled with barbaric savageness, suddenly erupted from Shen Xuan’s body.

Behind him, an ice-blue spiritual sea faintly appeared, condensing into a Divine Dragon Dharma Aspect of Profound Ice.

"So it’s you!"

"Fellow Daoist Profound Ice of Cyan Cloud Sect from Song Country!"

True Monarch Wu Wei revealed Shen Xuan’s roots.

Several years ago, True Master Profound Ice of Cyan Cloud Sect caused a ruckus in Bright Flame Sect.

Others may not know this.

How could True Monarch Wu Wei not know?

"True Monarch is perceptive."

Shen Xuan admitted frankly, retracting his aura to restore his previous appearance.

"Profound Ice comes sincerely this time to cooperate with True Monarch. To leverage True Monarch’s strength in studying alchemy, accumulate resources, and eventually exchange for Nascent Soul Pills and Nascent Soul Formation Spiritual Objects!"

Shen Xuan did not hide his intentions, directly stating them.

True Monarch Wu Wei curiously asked, "You are originally a Great Cultivator of the Divine Power Realm, possessing extraordinary alchemy skills. Wherever you go, you could become a great power. Why specifically seek collaboration with my Myriad Phenomena Daoist Palace?"

"True Monarch’s words are misguided!"

Shen Xuan shook his head, correcting, "Profound Ice does not collaborate with Myriad Phenomena Daoist Palace. Profound Ice only collaborates with True Monarch."

"Hmm?"

True Monarch Wu Wei was slightly taken aback but soon understood the meaning.

True Master Profound Ice was plotted against by "allies" in Bright Flame Sect.

Through this tribulation, losing trust in Qin Country sects is understandable.

In his view, this matter cannot be entirely blamed on Bright Flame Sect.

True Monarch Red Flame’s Nascent Soul was unstable, eager to seize and rebuild.

Coveting Profound Ice’s flesh body, he harbored evil intent and acted forcibly. From Bright Flame Sect’s perspective, it’s understandable.

Of course, the methods were despicable.

The failed attempt to seize left Bright Flame Sect’s reputation in ruins, suffering backlash.

"Profound Ice, do you harbor any schemes against me or Myriad Phenomena Daoist Palace?"

"No schemes."

Shen Xuan answered firmly: "Profound Ice’s actions follow the principle of reciprocity. If no one offends me, I will not offend them. If anyone offends me, I will return it tenfold! What I seek is merely a place for peaceful cultivation and an exchange for the stability needed."

True Monarch Wu Wei nodded slightly, acknowledging Shen Xuan’s proposal.

"Fellow Daoist Profound Ice, since we’re cooperating, is there a plan?"

"Naturally, there is."

Shen Xuan was well-prepared, taking out a ready Jade Scroll to send over.

True Monarch Wu Wei accepted the Jade Scroll, and his Divine Sense probed into it for a careful read.

The clauses were clear and simple.

True Monarch Wu Wei was responsible for procuring the medicinal materials needed for the Longevity Pills.

Shen Xuan was responsible for the refining.

After roughly ten refinements, he would fundamentally master the skills for Longevity Pills, stabilizing the elixir output.

It was likely to achieve one pill per batch, maintaining a balanced loss and gain.

Once stabilized, continue collaborating in alchemy to improve pill success rate and quality.

The refined Longevity Pills would be handed over to True Monarch Wu Wei without Shen Xuan taking a single one.

The profits from the elixirs, after deducting the cost for twenty batches of medicinal materials as True Monarch Wu Wei’s return on investment, would be split equally between the two.

The atmosphere of the ensuing conversation became significantly more harmonious.

True Monarch Wu Wei asked in detail about Shen Xuan’s bottleneck in alchemy and potential issues in collaboration.

Although a Nascent Soul True Monarch, he was not adept in alchemy.

Otherwise, he would not have hinted at Immortal Jing Lian to approach Shen Xuan initially.

Shen Xuan’s responses were clear and insightful, leaving True Monarch Wu Wei amazed.

For a Spirit Pill like the Longevity Pill, even True Monarch Wu Wei would find them extremely valuable.

He could not use them but could leverage them for trading spiritual objects and fostering loyalty.

After thorough discussions, the two reached an agreement.

The alliance was signed for ten years.

To show sincerity, Shen Xuan and True Monarch Wu Wei swore a Celestial Dao Oath.

To adhere to the covenant’s terms, fulfill their obligations, strictly keep the secret, and not disclose it to the outside world.

...

A month later, on Sword Astonishment Island, in the Cave Mansion.

Shen Xuan walked out of the Practice Room.

"Shen Lang!"

Immortal Jing Lian smiled brightly, welcoming him enthusiastically.

Having learned her master reached a cooperation agreement with Alchemist Shen to co-research the Longevity Pill, Immortal Jing Lian’s heart was profoundly shaken, unable to calm for a long time.

Only then did she realize that the Shen Alchemist, with whom she was intimately connected, was by no means as simple as an ordinary Golden Core Loose Cultivator.

Otherwise, how could he collaborate equally with her master?

Though True Monarch Wu Wei did not explicitly say, he subtly hinted at her to "seize the opportunity."

This left her heart filled with an array of doubts.