Immortal Venerable of the Beast Race
Chapter 165 - 165 104 Chu Yuling Yu Guang_1

165: 104 Chu Yuling, Yu Guang_1 165: 104 Chu Yuling, Yu Guang_1 “Resolving a bottleneck is not easy, you don’t need to be anxious, bottlenecks can be resolved, unless you are as unlucky as the Seven Stars Hermit, encountering several bottlenecks within a single great realm.”

Ice Silkworm True Person said.

The Seven Stars Hermit is one of the Five Immortals of Donghua, coming from a background of Loose Cultivators, facing multiple bottlenecks in every major cultivation realm, and it wasn’t until he was nearly sixty years old that he reached the Foundation Establishment Stage.

You must understand that for Cultivators who surpass forty years of age, their vital energy begins to decline, progressing downhill with each passing year.

The older they get, the weaker their vital energy becomes and the more difficult it is to establish their Foundation.

The Seven Stars Hermit only managed to establish his Foundation when he was nearly sixty, then it took nearly two hundred years for him to reach Core Formation, and it was close to five hundred years before he entered the Nascent Soul Stage, mainly because he encountered several bottlenecks in each major cultivation realm.

Of course, the Seven Stars Hermit’s ability to be ranked among the five Immortals speaks to his strength, but he is more famous for encountering several bottlenecks in every major realm.

“Disciple understands.”

Shen Long nodded.

“Right, this is the second-order Flood Dragon Essence Blood that my people collected for you.

As an Alchemist, you can refine the Blood Flood Dragon Pill to aid in your cultivation.

I hope you can resolve your bottleneck soon and advance to the late stage of Foundation Establishment.”

Ice Silkworm True Person took out a golden porcelain bottle and passed it to Shen Long.

Shen Long’s face lit up with joy, and he thanked him profusely, accepting the porcelain bottle with both hands.

Ice Silkworm True Person asked about Shen Long’s daily cultivation, and Shen Long answered truthfully, not mentioning the Spirt Control Tower.

“Spend more time with Master Nephew Qin, the future of the Spirit Control Sect rests on you younger people.”

Ice Silkworm True Person instructed.

“Yes, Master, your disciple obeys.”

Shen Long agreed.

Ice Silkworm True Person gave a few more instructions, then let Shen Long leave.

Leaving Ice Silkworm Valley, Shen Long flew towards Tiandan Peak on his Flying Artifact.

He had not flown far when a familiar female voice called out from behind him: “Junior Brother Shen, wait.”

Shen Long halted his Flying Artifact with a gesture, and turned around to see a completely white Giant Crane flying towards him, with Lin Sisi and a peach-cheeked young girl in a white dress standing on the back of the Giant Crane.

The young girl’s cheeks were chubby and childlike, and she wore a large golden bell on her chest.

Chu Yuling, the only daughter of Golden Toad True Person.

It is fairly rare for high-level Cultivators to have children, but certain Miracle Elixirs can increase this chance.

“Senior Brother Shen, the day after tomorrow is my birthday.

I’ve invited some fellow sect members to gather.

Do you have time to come and sit for a while?”

Chu Yuling extended the invitation with a sweet voice.

When Shen Long joined the sect, she had not yet been born, so she rightly should address Shen Long as Senior Brother.

“I am free, I will be there on time.”

Shen Long promised.

Being personally invited by Chu Yuling, Shen Long naturally would not refuse; this was a matter of giving face.

Gathering and exchanging experiences with peers of the same cultivation stage is also one method of resolving cultivation bottlenecks.

“That’s great, then we’ll prepare for your arrival.”

Chu Yuling smiled radiantly, and the white Giant Crane flapped its wings gently, flying off into the distance.

Shen Long continued on his Flying Artifact to Free Trade Valley, arriving at the entrance of a seven-story tall azure tower.

The plaque on the door bore the golden characters “Qinglian Tower.”

Shen Long lived in Qinglian Garden, so Qian Dafu had named the shop Qinglian Tower.

The Qinglian Tower primarily dealt in Elixir business, selling first and second-order Elixirs, as well as Talismans, and buying raw materials.

The business was quite good.

Qian Dafu personally managed the operation, and Shen Long received a sizable sum of wealth each year.

The invested Spirit Stones had long been recovered, now they were pure profit.

Shen Long stepped inside, into the spacious and bright hall.

“Master Uncle Shen, what brings you here?”

A Green-robed Attendant recognized Shen Long and quickly approached.

All Qi Refining Cultivators working at Qinglian Tower received a salary; they were all hired by Qian Dafu.

“Where is Junior Brother Qian?”

Shen Long casually inquired.

“Master Uncle Qian is upstairs, discussing business with a client,” the Green-robed Attendant replied.

Shen Long nodded and headed upstairs.

He reached the fifth floor as Qian Dafu and a middle-aged man in a golden shirt descended from above.

“This must be Senior Brother Shen!

I am Li Feng, I’ve long admired your reputation,” the man in the golden shirt greeted Shen Long with a salute.

Shen Long had already become a household name in the Spirit Control Sect, especially after the sect, for the first time in a millennium, achieved such impressive results at the Xuanyang Ceremony.

This wasn’t to say the Spirit Control Sect lacked outstanding disciples, but those groomed to be successors typically did not participate in the Xuanyang Ceremony to avoid any mishaps.

“Senior Brother Shen, Junior Brother Li has long been looking forward to meeting you.

You rarely visit Qinglian Tower, so there must be a reason, right?” Qian Dafu said.

“Since Senior Brother Shen is busy, I won’t interrupt any longer.

I will visit another day,” Li Feng graciously said, making his way downstairs.

Qian Dafu personally saw Li Feng out, then returned and took Shen Long up to the sixth floor.

“Senior Brother Shen, why have you come?

If there’s anything you need, just let me know, or you can have Junior Brother Lin come talk to me,” Qian Dafu said.

All transactions were recorded, and every year when profits were divided, Qian Dafu would show the ledger to Shen Long to demonstrate his integrity.

“I heard you’ve been working hard, so I came to see how you’re doing,” Shen Long stated.

He trusted Qian Dafu, he was just coming by for a visit.

“It’s not hard; I love this job,” Qian Dafu said proudly, being naturally fond of doing business but previously restrained by limited capital.

Shen Long provided the money, while Qian Dafu put in the effort, a rare opportunity indeed.

Now a disciple of Ice Silkworm True Person and being an Alchemist, with Lin Sisi also being a shareholder, Qian Dafu enjoyed many conveniences doing business.

“By the way, do you have any Spirit Beasts with strong bloodlines or special Divine Skills?” Shen Long asked offhandedly.

“I’ve had people on the lookout for this, but there’s no news for the moment,” Qian Dafu replied somewhat apologetically.