Immortal Venerable of the Beast Race
Chapter 1067 - 976 opportunities

Chapter 1067: 976 opportunities

Shen Long entered a Practice Room, stepped into the Myriad Beasts Tower, and arrived at the ninth layer’s Myriad Beasts Hall, ready to refine the Peacock Pill.

He sat cross-legged on a cushion, closed his eyes, and rested his spirit.

After the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, Shen Long opened his eyes.

With a flick of his sleeve, the Green Lotus Cauldron flew out and landed on the ground.

He took out a green porcelain vial, pried open the stopper, and a clear chirping of a bird rang out. A miniaturized Five-Colored Peacock flew out from the vial—it was the Essence Blood of the Five-Colored Peacock.

It is common knowledge that the Essence Blood of a True Spirit can automatically manifest into shape.

Shen Long formed a spell with his fingers, and the lid of the Green Lotus Cauldron lifted, releasing a beam of green light that enveloped the Five-Colored Peacock, drawing it into the cauldron, and then he closed the lid.

He threw dozens of auxiliary herbs into the cauldron, all of which were cultivated on the ninth layer, not particularly difficult to grow.

He opened his mouth and the Qinglian True Flame flew out, landing on the base of the Green Lotus Cauldron.

Inside the Green Lotus Cauldron, the Five-Colored Peacock fluttered its wings, trying to escape to no avail.

As time passed gradually, under the high temperature, the Five-Colored Peacock’s reactions became slower and slower, and many Immortal Elixirs melted into liquid one after another.

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In Qingmei Garden, Liu Sixin sat within a Green Stone Pavilion. Liu Yuqian, Liu Yang, and Ye Yunqing stood to one side, with respectful expressions.

"The auction event this time was well executed by all of you. I will report your performance truthfully to Sect Master Uncle."

Liu Sixin said.

"It’s merely our duty."

Liu Yuqian modestly replied.

"The main credit goes to Master Uncle Ye for the appropriate planning; otherwise, we couldn’t have achieved such great results," Liu Yang said, with a face full of flattery.

"Master Uncle Liu overpraises, it’s our responsibility," said Ye Yunqing, neither servile nor overbearing.

"Taoist Nephew Ye, what’s the background of the True Immortal Cultivator who sold you the Taiyi Tungsten Crystal?"

Liu Sixin asked, curious.

"I don’t know; I don’t recognize him either," Ye Yunqing replied.

Liu Sixin nodded, gestured with his hand, and dismissed them.

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Time flew by, and five thousand years passed.

In Qianyang Residence, Chu Buyu was introducing products to two True Immortal Cultivators.

"Taoist Friend Xu, Fairy Li, this is a newly-refined Low Grade Immortal Artifact. If you like it, I can sell it to you at a discount," said Chu Buyu enthusiastically.

Shen Long was already able to refine a variety of First Rank Immortal Pills, solidifying his identity as an Immortal Pill Master, and Chu Buyu could also refine Low Grade Immortal Artifacts now.

They had a certain reputation within the marketplace, not because of their high proficiency in Alchemy and Artifact Refining, but because they had a close relationship with the Ye Family and thus had the opportunity to meet more True Immortal Cultivators.

"Fairy Chu, this time we came hoping to request the help of Taoist Friend Shen to refine a batch of Immortal Pills; I wonder if he is available?" said a scholarly-looking young man in green clothes politely.

Xu Qing, True Immortal Middle Stage—he was a Loose Immortal.

"You want my husband to refine pills? Let me contact him to see if he has the time," Chu Buyu took out a red shimmering Law Disk, input a spell, and gestured.

"My husband happens to be available. You can go directly to Qingpeng Pavilion to discuss it with him in person!" said Chu Buyu enthusiastically.

"That’s great, thank you, Fairy Chu, we will go over right away," Xu Qing said, overjoyed as he left with his partner.

Just as they arrived at the entrance of Qingpeng Pavilion, the door automatically opened, and Shen Long’s voice came out: "Taoist Friend Xu, Fairy Li, please come in to talk!"

They strode in and saw Shen Long sitting at the head seat with a smile on his face.

"My wife has told me everything. I wonder, Taoist Friend Xu, what Immortal Pill do you wish for me to refine? How many sets of materials do you have?"

Shen Long began speaking, and the door closed automatically.

"We would like to ask Taoist Friend Shen to help us refine a batch of Blood Mushroom Pills. We only have one set of materials, twenty Blood Mushroom Pills will suffice."

A woman in a blue dress with a full figure spoke up, taking out a blue jade slip and a green storage bracelet and handing them to Shen Long.

Li Yue, at the Early Stage of True Immortal, Taoist Xu Qing’s partner.

The Blood Mushroom Pill is effective in replenishing qi and blood and is used by True Immortal Cultivators to heal injuries.

Shen Long took the jade slip, swept it with his Divine Sense, and nodded, "No problem. I will notify you when the refinement is complete. Considering that you are regular customers from Qianyang Residence, I won’t charge you this time."

"Then, we are truly grateful, Taoist Friend Shen."

Xu Qing showed a joyful expression, repeatedly expressing thanks.

"By the way, I heard that the Wei Family was annihilated by the Five Ghosts of Yuxiang. Do you know the reason for this?"

Shen Long shifted the topic.

The Wei Family was a vassal power of the Tianyue Sect, skilled in Insect Repelling and Controlling Beast Taming. At its peak, it had numerous Golden Immortal Cultivators, but the Wei Family has fallen and now only had a few True Immortal Cultivators.

Recently, the ancestral land of the Wei Family, Golden Turtle Island, was breached by the Five Ghosts of Yuxiang. Other than the Wei Family’s ancestor Wei Tianhong who was seriously injured and escaped, the rest of the Wei Family members were all killed.

"It’s said that the Wei Family had an Immortal Artifact that aided in comprehending Laws, and that’s why the Five Ghosts of Yuxiang targeted the Wei Family. There are also rumors that the Five Ghosts of Yuxiang were instigated by the Heavenly Ghost Sect, as well as rumors that Wei Tianhong had a feud with the Five Ghosts of Yuxiang. It’s hard to distinguish the truth from falsehoods."

Xu Qing explained.

"Exactly! There’s all sort of news out there now. It’s said that the Tianyue Sect has already dispatched people to arrest the Five Ghosts of Yuxiang. I guess the Five Ghosts of Yuxiang can hardly escape."

Li Yue speculated.

Shen Long nodded, then he took out a law disk that flickered with red light from his chest and said, "Taoist friends, I have some matters to deal with. We shall talk another day."

"Sure, we won’t disturb you further."

Xu Qing agreed and left with Li Yue.

Shen Long infused a spell into the red law disk and the voice of Ye Qingli arose, "Taoist Friend Shen, are you aware that the Five Ghosts of Yuxiang invaded Golden Turtle Island?"

"I am aware. I’ve heard that the Tianyue Sect has sent people to capture the Five Ghosts of Yuxiang. The Five Ghosts of Yuxiang should have been punished by now, right?"

Shen Long guessed.

"Senior Brother Lin led a team and annihilated four ghosts. Now only Xuan Ghost remains, who fled to Nine Stars Island. Sect Master Uncle has ordered that whoever eliminates Xuan Ghost will take control of the Wei Family’s territories. Are you interested?"

Ye Qingli inquired.

"Nine Stars Island? Xuan Ghost! Wasn’t it said that Wei Dao (Taoist Friend Wei) escaped a calamity?"

Shen Long expressed his doubt.

"Taoist Friend Wei succumbed to a strange poison and has perished, but the Wei Family’s ground cannot lay vacant. If you can eliminate Xuan Ghost, we can speak on your behalf to take over the Wei Family’s territories, and you can establish your own faction."

Ye Qingli said.

"Taoist Friend Ye, there are many restrictions on Nine Stars Island; it won’t be easy to locate Xuan Ghost,"

Shen Long said, frowning.

Nine Stars Island was the site of a mid-sized sect, the Nine Stars Sect. Although its legacy has been passed on, many restrictions remained, and quite a few True Immortals had fallen there.

"It is not easy, but we can provide most of the map of Nine Stars Island. The question is whether you have the courage to undertake the mission."

Ye Qingli stated.

After pondering for a while, Shen Long said, "Taoist Friend Ye, I will go to Qingyun Garden and discuss this matter in person."

"Alright, I’ll wait for you in Qingyun Garden."

Ye Qingli agreed.

Shen Long ended the communication and then contacted Chu Buyu to briefly discuss what had transpired.

"Xuan Ghost is at the Middle Stage of True Immortal. Since Taoist Friend Ye has mentioned this to my husband, he must be confident. I will go with my husband!"

Chu Buyu said.

"Great, let’s meet at the entrance of Qingyun Garden."

Shen Long spoke, stored the law disk away, and left the Qingpeng Pavilion.