Chapter 1071 - 731: Retreating Amid the Rapids

Chapter 1071: Chapter 731: Retreating Amid the Rapids

Shen Xuan’s lips curled into a slight smile.

The illusion flower before him had a solemn expression and a sincere tone, not seeming to be fake.

Shen Xuan picked up his teacup and took a gentle sip.

With his current cultivation skills, unless a Divinity Transformation Celestial Monarch personally came, or a Tier Five Demon Emperor or Demon God Saint Ancestor intervened, ordinary Nascent Soul Cultivators couldn’t possibly take his life.

"Friend, why don’t you speak clearly?"

Shen Xuan put down the teacup, his gaze calm.

True Master Illusion Flower leaned slightly forward and lowered her voice: "Pill Master Shen, the news of your ability to refine Longevity Pills has already leaked."

"I’ve received information that at least three Nascent Soul level forces are secretly plotting to abduct you, making you refine pills exclusively for them. The Zhang Family at Phoenix Perch Mountain is just a Golden Core family; they can’t protect you."

True Master Illusion Flower showed a look of concern: "Pill Master Shen, the current situation is perilous. Finding a stronger patron is the long-term plan."

Shen Xuan nodded slightly: "Oh? In your opinion, where should I place myself?"

True Master Illusion Flower’s eyes brightened, and her lips curled up: "I hold some favor in front of True Monarch Xuan Guang of Myriad Phenomena Immortal City."

"True Monarch Xuan Guang is the youngest Nascent Soul Middle Stage cultivator in the Daoist Palace, soon to break through to the Late Stage, with hopes of Divinity Transformation. If Pill Master Shen wishes, I am willing to introduce you to join him."

Shen Xuan lowered his gaze, the tea in the cup gently rippling.

True Monarch Xuan Guang.

Another Deputy City Lord of Myriad Phenomena Immortal City.

Same tier as True Monarch Wu Wei, but younger and holds more authority.

The many affairs of the Immortal City are actually handled by him.

It seems, True Monarch Wu Wei and True Monarch Xuan Guang are involved in the sect power struggle.

They want to draw him into the fray.

Shen Xuan raised his eyes, his gaze like a deep, tranquil pool, looking at True Master Illusion Flower.

"Let’s discuss this matter another time."

True Master Illusion Flower’s smile slightly faded.

Yet she heard Shen Xuan slowly open his mouth, with a hint of sigh in his voice: "Illusion Flower, have you really forgotten me?" ℴ

True Master Illusion Flower was suddenly startled, the tea cup knocked against the table, spilling a few drops of clear liquid.

She stared blankly at the refined and handsome face in front of her.

The familiar face in her memory overlapped at this moment.

"Shen Fei?"

True Master Illusion Flower blurted out, unable to believe it.

She knew Shen Xuan’s true identity.

However, when they were together in the past, Shen Xuan always used the alias "Shen Fei."

True Master Profound Ice Shen Xuan was part of the high level of Cyan Cloud Sect in Song Country.

But Shen Fei was her exclusive lover!

...

Moonlight like practice ribbons scattered in the courtyard.

Shen Xuan set up a small banquet to entertain True Master Illusion Flower.

The moonlight was like water, washing the ground bright and clear.

True Master Illusion Flower was sipping lightly, her fingertips slightly trembling.

The wine entered her throat, yet couldn’t suppress the tumult of her emotions.

Over a hundred years passed by in an instant.

When they first met, he was merely a Foundation Establishment cultivator, forming his core in the Spiritual Land of Myriad Phenomena Sect.

The two genuinely accompanied each other for only a few months.

Gathering and dispersing quickly, once thought they would never meet again in this life.

Who would have expected, after a century, they would reunite tens of thousands of miles away in Qin Country.

Even more surprising, her past lover had become a Tier Three Upper Grade Pill Master.

"This wine is truly excellent."

True Master Illusion Flower softly said.

With a tinge of intoxication, her cheeks blushed with a faint sunset glow, exuding a bit of girlish charm under the moonlight.

Shen Xuan smiled and said: "It’s spirit wine brewed by a friend, named ’Heartfelt.’

He had ordered many Low Tier spirit wines from Old Daoist Gu.

This wine was Tier Three grade, privately given by the treasure-trove Old Daoist Gu.

The alcohol percentage is low, the wine is gentle, smooth on entry, with a lingering fragrance.

True Master Illusion Flower chuckled, her eyes shimmering, her expression dreamy: "Shen Lang, you truly are remarkable."

"I always thought you would stay in Cyan Cloud Sect in Song Country."

"I heard you became Island Master Xinghui, married Fairy Han Yue as your Dao companion, and live a carefree life."

In her words, there were feelings of nostalgia and a hint of indescribable sadness.

"To spend a period of time with Shen Lang, Illusion Flower has no regrets this life."

After saying that, True Master Illusion Flower lifted her head and finished off the remaining wine in her cup.

With three parts intoxication, she let go of her guard.

Thinking of the plots earlier, she now feels only her face heated.

She listened to Fairy Yuzhen’s advice and came to persuade the Independent Alchemist Shen Xingchen.

Even prepared schemes of seduction.

Looking back now, how absurd!

Shen Lang clearly saw through her scheming.

Revealing his identity was to preserve her last bit of dignity.

Thinking of this, True Master Illusion Flower felt a mix of emotions.

Her heart sour and slightly warm.

She was unaware, Shen Xuan did this with deep considerations.

Firstly, he had no fear of True Monarch Xuan Guang.

Myriad Phenomena Daoist Palace has strict rules; the opponent wouldn’t easily target an Independent Alchemist.

Even if they truly came, Shen Xuan was confident in escaping safely.

Secondly, since True Monarch Xuan Guang sent True Master Illusion Flower, if refused, others would surely come.

It’s better to play a false act with an old acquaintance than with strangers.

At least, there was still old affection between them.

Thirdly, and most importantly, Shen Xuan had already decided to leave.

He came to Qin Country for the opportunity to form his Nascent Soul.

Encountering constant waves of trouble, yet with gains too.

The Tai Chi Ancient Jade Scroll helped him practice the Tai Chi Primordial Technique, merging the Ice and Fire Golden Core, transforming into the Ice and Fire Primordial Tai Chi Golden Core; the path ahead was smooth.

True Monarch Red Flame tried to possess him but failed, instead losing his Storage Pouch, Dao Body, and Spiritual Treasures to Shen Xuan.

The spiritual materials in the pouch were enough to exchange for what was needed to form his Nascent Soul.

The Dao Body was refined into a Blood Refining Divine Corpse, paired with the Thunderfire Sword and the Divine Power of "Phantom Clone," now capable of defending with half the strength of a Nascent Soul.

The art of the Longevity Pill had reached a minor achievement.

With True Monarch Wu Wei’s help, gathering materials and painstaking research, seven years of practice have finally borne fruit.

With this skill in hand, Longevity Pills are produced continuously.

In the short term, he doesn’t need to risk his life collecting resources.

Regarding the new puppet, he’s already crafted the third generation Thunder Roc Puppet, achieving preliminary goals.

Shen Xuan doesn’t want to get involved in the power struggle of Myriad Phenomena Daoist Palace.

His alliance with True Monarch Wu Wei only lasts three more years.

Three years later, he will retire successfully.

It’s naturally not a problem for two True Monarchs who’ve been fighting for hundreds of years to wait these three or four years.