Immortal Venerable of the Beast Race
Chapter 349 - 261 Xu Tong_1

Chapter 349: 261 Xu Tong_1

Five Poisons Marketplace, where the streets were bustling with people and teeming with the hustle and bustle of carriages and horses.

Qin Ming had just left a teahouse and was planning to return to his lodging when a familiar male voice rang out, "Friend Qin, long time no see."

A figure flashed by and appeared in front of Qin Ming, it was Shen Long.

"Taoist... Senior Shen!"

Qin Ming exclaimed in surprise.

After decades, Shen Long had actually advanced to the Nascent Soul Stage? It was inconceivable.

"Friend Qin, I heard from your disciples that you were looking for me?"

Shen Long inquired.

He had encountered a disciple from the Five Sage Sect, who mentioned that he was on Qin Ming’s orders to find Shen Long.

"Indeed, I have some news to inform Senior of."

Qin Ming said politely.

Shen Long gestured toward the teahouse and said, "Let’s go in and talk!"

Qin Ming naturally did not dare to refuse and followed Shen Long into the teahouse, selecting a private room.

Qin Ming briefly explained that Wu Xian had sent people to apprehend Shen Long and that Ice Silkworm True Person was seeking Shen Long as well.

"My master has achieved Core Formation?"

Shen Long was overjoyed.

"Yes, Senior Lin is looking everywhere for you. Oh, Qian Dafu from the Spirt Control Sect is in the marketplace. Should I invite him over?"

Qin Ming suggested cautiously.

"No need, just lead me to his place!"

Shen Long commanded.

"As you say, Senior Shen."

Qin Ming complied and led the way.

Half a quarter of an hour later, they arrived at a quiet street, a residential area.

They stood in front of a small courtyard with blue tiles. Qin Ming sent a Sound Transmission Talisman.

Before long, the courtyard gate opened, and Qian Dafu came out.

Upon seeing Shen Long, he was overjoyed, "Uncle... Uncle Shen! I’ve finally found you."

Surprise filled Qian Dafu’s eyes; he never expected Shen Long to have reached the Nascent Soul Stage.

"Senior Shen, you two can talk; I won’t impede any further."

Qin Ming tactfully took his leave.

Shen Long followed Qian Dafu into the courtyard, and Qian Dafu closed the gate behind them.

There was a blue-colored loft and a matching stone pavilion within the courtyard. Shen Long and Qian Dafu sat down in the stone pavilion.

"Where’s my master? Can you contact him?"

Shen Long asked.

"Uncle Shen, Master Uncle Lin and the others have left the Southern Border Cultivation World and headed to the Northern Sea Cultivation World, believing that you had gone there."

Qian Dafu answered truthfully.

Shen Long asked several questions, which Qian Dafu answered one by one.

"Uncle Shen, did you come from the Northern Sea Cultivation World?"

Qian Dafu asked curiously.

"I have always been in the Southern Border Cultivation World, trapped in Myriad Poison Valley. I secluded myself there for many years and found an opportunity to attack the Nascent Soul Stage. I plan to stay here for a while. Go gather these materials for me; here is the list and the funds. There is a Dharma Treasure in this Storage Bag, a token of congratulations on your Core Formation."

Shen Long took out a blue Storage Bag and handed it to Qian Dafu.

"Thank you, Uncle Shen."

Qian Dafu was overjoyed, accepted the Storage Bag, and left to carry out his task.

Shen Long went into the blue loft, entered the practice room, and activated its prohibitive spells.

He entered the Spirt Control Tower and arrived on the fourth floor.

Before him was a vast and boundless azure sea, with the sea breeze blowing in gusts.

He had advanced to the Nascent Soul Stage and could enter the fourth floor of the Spirit Control Tower. The fourth floor was a vast expanse of azure seascape, which unlike other seas, was a dead sea, temporarily devoid of any other creatures.

Shen Long flew towards the front, where he could see several islands of varying sizes.

He landed on a desolate island a hundred miles in size, with the terrain sloping from high in the east to low in the west, devoid of any vegetation.

Shen Long surveyed the island and discovered some underground caverns that could be transformed into a Spirit Medicine Garden.

After patrolling the region, he found nothing out of the ordinary and released the Ice Flood Dragon, allowing it to roam freely here.

The Ice Flood Dragon raised its head to the sky and let out an ear-piercing dragon roar before diving into the sea.

Shen Long exited the Spirit Control Tower, took out the Scarlet Crow Cauldron and alchemy materials, and began potion making.

In the storage of the Nascent Soul Cultivator’s cave dwelling, there were several Tier 4 pill formulas; Shen Long planned to concoct Tier 4 elixirs.

He had a complete copy of the "Nine Transformations Flood Dragon Art," but unfortunately, he lacked Tier 4 Flood Dragon Essence Blood; otherwise, he could have concocted the Blood Flood Dragon Pill.

He exhaled a tri-color flame onto the bottom of the Scarlet Crow Cauldron, and the temperature in the room soared rapidly. He began adding materials into the cauldron and then covered it with the lid.

Shen Long’s divine sense was fully attuned, vigilantly monitoring the changes within the cauldron.

Under the high temperature, one spiritual medicine after another quickly melted into various colored juices, converging into one place.

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In a secluded manor, Qin Ming was reporting to a graceful woman in golden robes.

"What? He’s reached the Nascent Soul Stage after dozens of years?" the woman in golden robes exclaimed in surprise.

"That’s right! Absolutely certain. I too find it incredible; just dozens of years ago, he was only at the Mid Core Formation Stage. His cultivation speed is indeed very fast. Perhaps he has taken some Miracle Elixirs that advance his mana."

Qin Ming speculated.

"I would like to meet this person. Contact him for me."

The woman in golden robes ordered.

"Yes, Aunt Master Xu," Qin Ming answered and acceded.

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A month went by, and the door to the secret chamber opened, Shen Long came out, having concocted a batch of Tier 4 elixirs.

The higher the grade of the elixir, the longer the time it took to concoct.

Shen Long possessed Tier 3 Spirit Flame, which made him highly efficient in concocting Tier 3 elixirs, but the process was a bit slower for Tier 4 elixirs.

Shen Long stepped outside and saw Qian Dafu seated in the stone pavilion.

Qian Dafu quickly stood up and hurried over to Shen Long, taking out a cyan storage bag and said, "Uncle Shen, here is what you asked for."

Shen Long scanned it with his divine sense, nodded, and said, "I am preparing to head to the Cultivation World of the Northern Sea. You will come with me!"

"Yes, Uncle Shen," Qian Dafu agreed. He then remembered something and said, "Uncle Shen, Senior Xu from the Five Sage Sect wants to meet you. Would that be convenient for you?"

"Senior Xu? What is her background?" Shen Long inquired.

"Xu Tong. She is a newly advanced Nascent Soul of the Five Sage Sect, having reached the Nascent Soul Stage over a hundred years ago and is skilled in the art of poison."

Qian Dafu informed.

Shen Long pondered for a moment and said, "Alright! Take me to see her."

With an affirmative response, Qian Dafu used the messaging plate to inform Qin Ming and then led Shen Long to the entrance of a quiet manor. Qin Ming quickly came out, warmly saying, "Senior Shen, Aunt Master Xu has been waiting for a long time. Please, come inside."

Shen Long nodded and followed Qin Ming inside.

Not long after, they arrived at a quiet courtyard with green tiles, where a woman in golden robes sat by a cyan tea table.

"I am Shen Long, and I have the honor of meeting Madam Xu," said Shen Long, greeting her with a fist and palm salute.

Xu Tong stood up in greeting and said, "I am Xu Tong, long having heard of Taoist Friend Shen’s great name. When I learned you were in the marketplace, I wished to make your acquaintance, please take a seat, Taoist Friend Shen."

Shen Long took a seat, and Qin Ming and Qian Dafu tactfully excused themselves.

After exchanging some pleasantries, Xu Tong broached the subject, "Taoist Friend Shen, it is said that dozens of years ago, you were merely at the Middle Core Formation Stage. In merely dozens of years, you have advanced to the Nascent Soul Stage, a no small feat indeed!"