Immortal Venerable of the Beast Race
Chapter 287 - 201 Leaving the Northern Sea Cultivation Realm_1

Chapter 287: 201 Leaving the Northern Sea Cultivation Realm_1

"Indeed, misunderstandings, all misunderstandings."

The green-shirted youth repeatedly echoed, relieved.

Shen Long instructed Song Yan, "You go back first! I have something to discuss with Taoist Friend Ximen and Taoist Friend Lin."

"Yes, Senior Shen."

Song Yan obeyed and bowed before retreating.

"Qingyun, you may leave as well! Try not to cause me any more trouble."

Profound Jade Hermit ordered.

Lin Qingyun complied and also left.

Shen Long sat down in the Stone Pavilion and started chatting idly with Ximen Hai and Profound Jade Hermit.

More than an hour later, Shen Long took his leave.

Leaving the Green Flood Dragon Garden, Shen Long made his way to Sun Yiyue’s residence, where Sun Yiyue, Song Yan, and Song Sen were present.

"We pay our respects to Senior Shen."

The three bowed deeply, their expressions respectful.

Had it not been for Shen Long’s help, Song Yan would have fallen into a trap.

"I’ve already spoken with Taoist Friend Ximen. Taoist Friend Lin said that he won’t allow his descendants to disturb Friend Sun any longer," Shen Long said.

"Senior Shen’s great kindness is something I could never repay. Should you have any commands, I will carry them out, even at the cost of my life," Song Sen knelt, expressing his gratitude.

"Stand up! There’s no need for such a grand gesture; your father-in-law has been kind to me," Shen Long stated, urging Song Sen to rise.

"Do not disclose my true identity and name to anyone. Understand? Just know that my surname is Shen, a third-grade alchemist," Shen Long cautioned.

He was known to others as Shen Zhu and did not wish his true identity to be revealed.

"Understood, Senior. Rest assured," Sun Yiyue promised immediately.

Shen Long gave a few more instructions and then turned to leave.

Back at Qingjun Pavilion, Shen Long entered the Practice Room and sat cross-legged on a red cushion. He swallowed a Blood Flood Dragon Pill and started cultivating.

Soon, a red radiance enveloped Shen Long, and red dragon scales began to emerge on his skin. A series of crackling sounds came from his bones, and a massive surge of energy chaotically streamed through his body. He quickly directed the energy towards his dantian.

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Three Immortals Island, Three Immortals Sect.

In a secluded estate, Lin Yan was reporting to Jiang Yan.

"What! He escaped again?" Jiang Yan frowned.

"If I hadn’t had a Fire-Winged Talisman, my life and cultivation would have been destroyed. His cultivation technique is the Spirit Control Technique; those golden wings are not a Dharma Treasure, but rather a physical manifestation," Lin Yan explained.

Lin Yan failed to capture his target but still gathered quite a bit of information.

"Spirit Control Technique! The scope has narrowed even further. Possessing an Ice Flood Dragon, at the Core Formation Middle Stage. Increase our manpower and search in secret. If Chu Buyu hasn’t obtained the Spiritual Treasure, the odds are this youngster has it," Jian Yan instructed.

"Yes, Master Aunt Jiang," Lin Yan agreed wholeheartedly.

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Two months had passed, Golden Flood Dragon Marketplace.

In a secret chamber of Qingjun Pavilion, the door opened and Shen Long emerged.

He was ready to return to the Donghua Cultivation Realm. Continuing to stay in the Northern Sea Cultivation Realm meant that any day a Nascent Soul Cultivator from the Three Immortals Sect might come looking for him.

After leaving Qingjun Pavilion, Shen Long leisurely strolled the streets.

He came to the Sun Family Artifact Refining Shop where Sun Yiyue and Song Sen were attending to customers.

Shen Long’s arrival attracted the attention of many cultivators.

"Senior Shen, what brings you here? Just give the word if you need anything," Sun Yiyue enthusiastically said, inviting Shen Long inside.

"I was passing by and thought I’d come over to see you all. I have no use for these second-order Monster Beast Materials, so I’m giving them to you. Take them for Artifact Refining!"

Shen Long took out a cyan Storage Bag and handed it to Sun Yiyue.

He had come over specially to back Sun Yiyue, and to let other Cultivators know that behind Sun’s Artifact Refining shop was a Core Formation Cultivator.

The Monster Beast resources of the Northern Sea Cultivation Realm were excessively abundant. He would return to the Northern Sea Cultivation Realm in the future, and Sun Yiyue and his family of three could help gather some information.

"Eh, Taoist Friend Shen, what a coincidence! Are you here to buy something?"

A familiar male voice rang out.

Shen Long turned his head to look and saw Song He approaching.

"Taoist Friend Song, this is a descendant of an old friend of mine. If you need to deal with some second-order Monster Beast Materials, you might consider theirs," Shen Long said, pointing at Sun Yiyue.

After all, with the Coral Five Friends being Core Formation Cultivators, they could help look after Sun Yiyue a bit when Shen Long was not around.

"No problem, that’s an easy task," Song He readily agreed.

"This junior, Sun Yiyue, thanks Senior Song," Sun Yiyue said, advancing to bow in gratitude.

"I have some matters to attend to, so I’ll leave you all to it," Shen Long said, before leaving with Song He.

"I recognize that senior; his surname is Song and his name is He, the leader of the Coral Five Friends, with four sworn brothers and sisters."

"Judging from Senior Song’s attitude, his relationship with Senior Shen is quite good!"

"You really have no insight. Senior Shen is close to the Core Formation Cultivators of the Han Family and Su Family. I heard from Taoist Friend He that Senior Shen is proficient in Alchemy and can refine high-quality Elixirs. Who would have thought that Taoist Friend Song and Madam Sun know Senior Shen."

The Foundation Establishment Cultivators inside the shop whispered among themselves, faces full of envy.

They had not expected that Sun Yiyue had such powerful backing.

Shen Long invited Song He to the Qingjun Pavilion and served tea to Song He.

"How is Taoist Friend Huang’s recovery? No serious issues, I hope?" Shen Long asked as he poured a cup of fragrant tea for Song He.

Accepting the cup, Song He replied, "Thanks to Taoist Friend Shen, my third brother is no longer in any serious trouble."

"Taoist Friend Song, do you have any third-order Demon Cores?" Shen Long inquired.

"I have over ten left. If Taoist Friend Shen doesn’t mind, you can take them all," Song He said as he took out a blue Storage Bag and handed it to Shen Long.

Shen Long, without being pretentious, accepted the Storage Bag, took out a cyan porcelain bottle, and passed it to Song He, saying, "Taoist Friend Song, these are two bottles of Gold Ganoderma Pills which are very effective for healing wounds. Consider this as my purchase of the Demon Cores. I have some matters to attend to and will be leaving the marketplace for a while. If possible, please take care of Friend Sun for me."

"Do we need to lend a hand? You saved my third brother and that makes you the benefactor of all five of us siblings. If you need help, just ask," Song He said solemnly.

"Thank you for your kind offer, but I can handle it myself. I just don’t know when I’ll be able to return," Shen Long tactfully declined.

"No problem, I will take care of Friend Sun," Song He promised.

Shen Long nodded and said, "By the way, has the Three Immortals Sect still not caught Lu Qian?"

"Not yet, they have raised the reward, but still no clues. Lu Qian might be hiding somewhere, perhaps even within the Golden Flood Dragon Marketplace," Song He speculated.

"I heard that the Three Immortals Sect made a move against Chu Buyu. Is the Sun Moon Palace really letting it go?" Shen Long expressed his doubts, as this matter was not secret.

"It is said that the Three Immortals Sect has taken refuge with the Heavenly Ghost Sect, and their overall strength has surpassed that of the Sun Moon Palace. After all, Chu Buyu didn’t die, and the Sun Moon Palace wouldn’t clash with the Heavenly Ghost Sect over this incident to their own detriment. Every Cultivator who has reached the Nascent Soul Stage is shrewd and won’t engage in a losing business," Song He explained.

After some casual conversation over a cup of tea, Song He said his goodbyes and left.

Shen Long left the Qingjun Pavilion and arrived at the entrance of a dazzling golden palace. The plaque above the doorway read "Golden Flood Dragon Hall" in golden characters, with many people entering and exiting. This was where the Transference Array that leads back to the Inner Sea was located.

Shen Long looked back at the Golden Flood Dragon Marketplace with a reluctant expression.

If not for being targeted by the Three Immortals Sect, he truly did not wish to leave the Northern Sea Cultivation Realm so soon. He turned and entered the Golden Flood Dragon Hall, paid ten thousand Spirit Stones, and stepped onto a Transference Array.

Once there were ten people, a guard input a spell, and a blinding Spiritual Light flared up, engulfing the figures of Shen Long and the others.

As the Spiritual Light dissipated, Shen Long and the others had vanished.