Chapter 1072 - 731: Retreating Amidst the Rapids

Chapter 1072: Chapter 731: Retreating Amidst the Rapids

At this moment, the arrival of True Master Illusion Flower instead became a turning point.

One could use her to stabilize the side of True Monarch Profound Light.

"The night is still long, let’s drink slowly."

Shen Xuan poured the wine, his voice gentle and warm.

True Master Illusion Flower raised her eyes to look, waves lightly rippling in her gaze, as if words were hard to express.

Moonlight silently flowed, distant insect chirps faintly heard, when the night breeze brushed past, the shadows of flowers in the courtyard trembled slightly.

A hundred years of time seemed to be shattered at this moment, blended into the wine.

The fragrance of wine permeated, and past events followed suit.

Shen Xuan accompanied her in draining a cup, gently asked, "Illusion Flower, why have you come to Qin Country?"

"Me?"

True Master Illusion Flower chuckled bitterly.

Gazing at Shen Xuan, she spoke frankly, "I wish for Fake Pill Condensation."

The hand Shen Xuan held the cup with paused slightly.

Fake Pill Condensation?

This was also one of his reasons for traveling through Qin Country.

His Daoist partner, Qin Yuehan, was also a fake pill.

Though she had his support and could extend her lifespan, ultimately, it was different from a True Pill.

Divine powers were difficult to exert, combat strength vastly different, lifespan even shorter by one mark.

A True Pill lasts five hundred years, a Fake Pill only four hundred.

Shen Xuan put down the wine cup, showing his willingness to listen.

True Master Illusion Flower began recounting.

Originally, in the Myriad Phenomena Daoist Palace, there is a method for Fake Pill Condensation.

Yet this method is demanding, requiring three conditions.

First, one must cultivate the Element Transformation Technique secret art; second, have the Crystal Condensing Pill ready; third, a Nascent Soul True Monarch must personally take action, using divine powers to stabilize the Elixir Core.

"Cultivation Technique, Spirit Pill, True Monarch’s support, none can be missing."

True Master Illusion Flower sighed softly, weariness gathered at her brow.

Not all Nascent Soul True Monarchs can stabilize the Elixir Core.

This method consumes the True Monarch’s origin essence.

Without adequate compensation, who would be willing to help?

Illusion Flower has been cultivating the Element Transformation Technique for sixty years, difficultly exchanging for the Crystal Condensing Pill.

Now she swings around various places, merely seeking a Nascent Soul True Monarch to act.

True Monarch Profound Light is currently the target she is painstakingly managing.

At this point, True Master Illusion Flower’s voice lowered, sighing softly.

After hearing this, waves surged secretly in Shen Xuan’s heart.

It turns out countless people have long been traversing the same road.

"What about True Monarch Wu Wei?"

Shen Xuan asked, "Can he stabilize the Elixir Core?"

"Of course he can."

True Master Illusion Flower answered quickly, then shook her head, "I’ve tried to test, but True Monarch Wu Wei has never exhibited it. Yet True Monarch Profound Light has helped many."

As soon as she finished speaking, she suddenly froze.

Seven years ago, that familiar aura in Myriad Phenomena Immortal City.

"Shen Lang, what I saw back then was you, wasn’t it?"

Shen Xuan smiled lightly, without replying.

True Master Illusion Flower had already understood.

Recalling his relationship with Immortal Jing Lian, her cheeks grew slightly warm, and she no longer pursued the matter.

The two were well-known for flying together in the upper echelons of the Immortal City.

Both times she landed on the island, she waited for Immortal Jing Lian to leave before sending a Sound Transmission Talisman.

Back then, they had addressed each other as sisters; later, upon realizing True Monarch Wu Wei wouldn’t assist, she gradually distanced and turned to befriend Fairy Yuzhen.

After a while.

Shen Xuan suddenly spoke, "Illusion Flower, I will find a way to ask True Monarch Wu Wei to act for you."

"Ah!"

A light suddenly shone in True Master Illusion Flower’s eyes.

She understood Shen Xuan, he never promises lightly.

"What must I do?"

The voice trembled slightly, tinged with cautiousness.

To invite a True Monarch to consume their origin essence, such a favor weighs heavily.

"Between you and me, there’s no need for that."

Shen Xuan poured her wine, his tone calm.

"Can the Element Transformation Technique be lent for me to observe?"

"Yes."

True Master Illusion Flower handed over a Jade Scroll.

Shen Xuan’s Divine Sense swept over it, indeed ingenious.

"Lend it to me for a few days, I’ll return it after imprinting."

"It’s fine for Shen Lang to keep it."

"No need."

Shen Xuan put away the Cultivation Technique Jade Scroll, then asked, "Have you seen the pill formula and inheritance of the Crystal Condensing Pill?"

True Master Illusion Flower shook her head, "I exchanged the Crystal Condensing Pill using Sect merit. The pill formula and inheritance are beyond my reach."

Shen Xuan nodded.

This Tier Three Special Spirit Pill is valuable.

Its pill formula and inheritance are certainly priceless.

Not something a Fake Pill Cultivator like True Master Illusion Flower could aspire to.

"You should go back first."

Shen Xuan pondered, "Just say I’m slightly interested, first stabilize the side of True Monarch Profound Light. Within three to four years, I will make True Monarch Wu Wei act for you. How about that?"

"Thank you, Shen Lang!"

True Master Illusion Flower rose solemnly, giving a deep bow.

When she raised her eyes, a warmth had spread across her gaze.

Moonlight fell on the corners of her eyes, slightly red, shimmering with a glow.

...

Shen Xuan did not act recklessly.

Every day he was still cultivating and practicing alchemy.

Occasionally, he’d exercise with Immortal Jing Lian in the bedroom.

Shen Xuan always had new ideas, which he put into action.

Initially, Immortal Jing Lian felt shy, ultimately yielding to him.

Frost and snow melted into spring water in her brows, fragrant sleeves upon leaving, her steps slowed.

As for True Master Illusion Flower.

Every two to three months, taking advantage of Immortal Jing Lian’s absence, she ascended Surprise Sword Island alone.

Shen Xuan gave True Master Illusion Flower a token for island landing.

The two would often sit opposite each other to drink tea.

Sometimes before leaving, she would tidy his Cave Mansion.

A year later, on a rainy night, True Master Illusion Flower did not leave.

Coincidentally, Immortal Jing Lian returned early.

She opened the door, ran into the full room of stillness.

Immortal Jing Lian was so angry her face turned dark, fingertips trembled.

True Master Illusion Flower lowered her eyes without speech, unperturbed, unangered.

Shen Xuan stepped forward, warmly persuading.

Immortal Jing Lian left with a sweep of her sleeves.

Later, Immortal Jing Lian announced to the outside world.

She and True Master Illusion Flower had severed all ties.

The news spread, True Master Illusion Flower’s situation with Fairy Yuzhen improved greatly.

Six months later, in a hidden pavilion in Myriad Phenomena Immortal City.

Through True Master Illusion Flower’s guidance, Shen Xuan met with Fairy Yuzhen and True Master Ming Zhen.

The four convened in a secret room.

Fairy Yuzhen spoke elegantly, like pearls and jade, "My master, True Monarch Profound Light, is the youngest Nascent Soul in the Daoist Palace; with favorable conditions, the City Lord position is merely a matter of course."

"If Shen Pill Master were willing to come over, you would surely become a Direct Disciple, the great Dao within reach."

Shen Xuan listened attentively, nodding occasionally, sincerity reflected in his demeanor.