Cultivation towards immortality, starting from being a fisherman
Chapter 638 - 349: Extraordinary Talent_2

Chapter 638: Chapter 349: Extraordinary Talent_2

There weren’t enough transcendent ingredients, or chances to get nourished by spiritual energy.

Subsequent cultivation relied solely on practice... and it almost had to be measured in years to see any effect.

Therefore, behind every Small Achieved Martial Artist on Water Blue Star, there stood a powerful force as a backing.

The man in the white suit changed his expression and, dropping the wooden-like Zhang Long, he approached the other party.

He exchanged a few perfunctory greetings with a stiff smile.

Just as they were about to delve into negotiations,

suddenly there were more footsteps approaching.

Both groups shuddered slightly and turned to look behind them, seeing a pair resembling lawyers, with briefcases in hand, walking up.

Seeing these people, the man chuckled and said, "Quite the coincidence," then

he and his companion receded to a position against the wall.

It was by the corridor behind them.

Just a few breaths later, another group of people surged in.

So, before much time had passed, the corridor of this sprawling floor was suddenly filled with people.

This made Zhang Long realize that he might have indeed oversimplified the situation.

After all, how could he, a student, hope to be a self-employed entrepreneur when it came to shares of transcendent ingredients?

The first one or two times were regarded as coincidental accidents by others due to their trust in big data and intelligent supercomputers,

just like those lucky individuals who accidentally hit the jackpot.

It was full of unrepeatable coincidences.

However, as Zhang Long won the lottery time and again,

even though he made some clumsy covers in the eyes of the experts,

Zhang Long still predictably caught the attention of certain interested parties.

These people were the local tyrants of the city.

They took advantage of the geography and were the first to find Zhang Long, wishing to bring him into their organization

and gradually uncover the secret of how he managed to snag shares of transcendent ingredients so many times!

"With so many people gathered here, are you worried that those tough guys from across the river won’t know something is up?"

"Then why don’t you withdraw first? We guarantee we won’t be the first to forcefully take the student away!"

Although everyone sensed that the current situation was a bit dire,

no one from any of the groups was willing to back down.

As the tension between them escalated,

Zhang Long felt things were turning sour and planned to retreat behind his companions, looking for an escape route.

After Su Ping on Water Blue Star had gradually popularized transcendent ingredients and forces,

one of the side effects was the frequent occurrence of security incidents.

Once a person entered the Martial Path and their qi and blood surged, even without weapons they could cause unbelievable destruction,

and the presence of a sharp weapon, coupled with a risen killing intent, often played a role.

As such, the culture of enjoying spectacles gradually began to change among the public.

After all, nowadays watching others fight could indeed lead to accidental injuries.

Martial Artists in a rage didn’t have the luxury to care whether they hurt bystanders.

Therefore, new management methods for Martial Artists and other Transcendents were being researched and prepared on Water Blue Star.

Moreover,

law enforcement teams, comprised mainly of military strongmen, had already made public appearances in the media,

especially those Shadowbearing Mechas capable of Moving Mountains and Overturning Seas,

which greatly deterred potential criminals with decent Martial Path talent.

This made them realize that the forces maintaining order had not weakened due to the pervasive Martial Path, but that the gap between them had grown even wider!

Therefore, the number of severe criminal cases hadn’t really risen.

"Stop arguing, all of you!"

Suddenly, a lazy voice resounded in everyone’s ears in the corridor,

caring an irresistible magic.

As soon as it was heard, the people who were previously heated instantly calmed down,

and then they uniformly turned to look toward the end of the corridor where the elevators were.

Ding!

The elevator opened.

A teal figure stepped out of the elevator, appearing in front of everyone.

And the moment they saw the teal Taoist robe,

everyone’s eyelids twitched, losing courage in their hearts.

In today’s society, Taoists, Monks, Priests, and various other Priests were the most daunting,

after all, who knew whether the person was a disciple under the representative of a powerful Sect on Water Blue Star.

Given the voice heard just now, these people would normally hurry to show goodwill and withdraw,

but regarding the matter of transcendent ingredients, several leaders bit the bullet, wanting to say a few more words.

That Elder, however, after the burly men sensibly parted to provide a path,

as he drew close and finally saw the other party clearly,

exhaled sharply, his legs gave way, and he knelt on the floor.

Fortunately, high-end corridors are always carpeted with thick rugs.

The forceful kneel only made a "puff" sound, which didn’t seem too painful.

"Elder Qi!"

The few leading figures next to him changed color and all realized the Taoist before them was no ordinary person.

At first, they thought he didn’t match any of the dignitaries they remembered.

The next second, as the kneeling elder addressed him as Taoist Zhou...

With the mention of "Zhou,"

they immediately recognized who this Taoist was.

Instantly, they all knelt down respectfully.

But before they could fully kneel, they were lifted by a gentle force.

"No need to kneel, take your people and leave quickly,"

Zhou Xuan seemed to say casually.

Suddenly, the entire corridor was emptied in a short time.

Throughout the process, no one dared to quietly ask "why."

As for the leaders of those who left, their anger had vanished, replaced by thoughts of how to present gifts to the Zhou Family as an apology.

As for the extraordinary Zhang Long, they tacitly chose not to discuss him anymore.

Inside the room.

Zhang Long and his few followers all looked at Zhou Xuan in his Taoist robe with admiration.

This was their first time witnessing someone so casually display such powerful strength.

Although they could not recognize Zhou Xuan’s identity,

they could still guess that this young Taoist, who looked about their age, must be one of those transcendent beings that dominated the headlines every day on the internet!

Zhou Xuan had just entered the room,

when Zhang Long suddenly recalled scenes from novels, TV dramas, and movies he had seen.

Moved by a stroke of fortune, he knelt down and shouted, "Master above, please accept your disciple’s bow!"

His followers, after a moment of shock, hurriedly tried to follow suit and swear fealty.

But Zhou Xuan quickly lifted them and gently coughed, saying,

"I am not yet at a stage to take on disciples."

"However... I observe that you have a somewhat special talent."

"Have you ever had a bloodline test?"

Zhou Xuan subdued his aura and spoke to Zhang Long like a gentle and ordinary person.

Zhang Long nodded, indicating that he had been tested.

He had been tested twice, both organized by the school.

Zhou Xuan nodded slightly, though he was a bit surprised that nothing had been detected on both occasions.

Yet he recalled some relevant records from the Jade Scroll given by his Immortal Master.

There are countless extraordinary bloodlines in the world.

Even as bloodline testing Magic Artifacts are continuously updated,

it is impossible to document every single unique bloodline talent on Earth.

Therefore, in theory, it is indeed possible that someone with special talents

might go undetected time and again.

Especially if this talent does not enhance the quality of the Spirit Root, remaining undiscovered and ending in an unremarkable life of cultivation failure and obscurity is most likely.

In Zhou Xuan’s view,

Zhang Long was someone with a bloodline talent that unfortunately did not enhance the quality of his Spirit Root.

It wasn’t until he came into contact with Spirit Energy nourished ingredients that he awakened his talent!

As for the vast difference between those with and without talents,

Zhou Xuan was quite clear about the extent of that gap after his contact with the transcendent community.

Therefore, Zhou Xuan didn’t mind being Zhang Long’s referee and giving him a push at his humble beginnings.

Zhang Long’s followers were sent out of the room,

then Zhou Xuan examined Zhang Long’s body, finding his own vision insufficient to discern the latter’s anomaly.

However, as Zhang Long recounted his recent miraculous experiences,

and mentioned his ability to somehow tilt minute probabilities in his favor,

Zhou Xuan couldn’t help but speculate whether Zhang Long had a luck-related constitution,

and thus took extra care in dealing with him.

He even gave him a Qi Blood Pill,

which allowed him to reach the Great Achieved realm in just the time it takes an incense stick to burn.

In the world of Immortal Cultivation, that ranked him among the first-class Martial Artists.

This further convinced Zhang Long of Zhou Xuan’s capabilities,

and without hesitation,

he boarded the wooden Magic Artifact boat released by Zhou Xuan,

who then took him to visit friends and inquire about the Martial Path.

Since he had discovered a seedling likely to have special talents,

Zhou Xuan naturally wouldn’t just leave him behind.

Just waiting for the call from his master, so he could promptly report about Zhang Long, ensuring that the Yunlai Immortal Sect gained a talented younger disciple!