Immortal Venerable of the Beast Race
Chapter 352 - 264 Teacher and Student Reunion_1

Chapter 352: 264 Teacher and Student Reunion_1

Northern Sea Cultivation Realm, Coral Sea Domain.

Zishan Marketplace bustled with crowds and clamor, boiling with activity.

In a tranquil estate, Ice Silkworm True Person and Han Yuwei were sitting in a cyan stone pavilion, enjoying tea and casual conversation.

They had been in the Northern Sea Cultivation Realm for some time now. Having advanced to the Nascent Soul Stage and hailed from the Spirit Control Sect, the Han Family quickly acknowledged Ice Silkworm True Person’s status and publicly announced his marriage to Han Yuwei.

With the power of the Han family, Ice Silkworm True Person sought Shen Long, but so far there had been no news.

"The orders have been passed down. As long as Shen Long shows up within the territory of the Han Family under his true appearance, he will certainly be discovered by the disciples of the Han Family."

Han Yuwei said.

"Let’s hope for the best! This boy wouldn’t have returned to Donghua Cultivation Realm, would he?"

Ice Silkworm True Person speculated.

"We can’t exclude that possibility. His life-bound lamp hasn’t gone out, so he must be safe. We just don’t know his whereabouts."

Han Yuwei said reassuringly.

Ice Silkworm True Person nodded, about to add something, when light footsteps sounded, and Lin Yutong approached with a smile.

"Father, mother, look who’s here."

Lin Yutong said with a smile.

No sooner had her words faded than Shen Long walked in, his face all smiles.

"Disciple pays respects to Master, Mistress."

Shen Long bowed deeply in greeting.

"Shen Long, you finally show up... Wait, you’ve reached the Nascent Soul Stage?"

Before Ice Silkworm True Person could finish, he felt the powerful spirit pressure emanating from Shen Long and then realized.

Han Yuwei was utterly astonished; she never imagined Shen Long would have advanced to the Nascent Soul Stage.

"The disciple was fortunate enough to have entered the Nascent Soul Stage. I heard from Master Nephew Qian that Master and Mistress have been looking for me."

Shen Long said with a smile.

He and Qian Dafu had hurried to the Northern Sea Cultivation Realm as quickly as possible. Upon arriving, they learned of the news of the dual cultivation ceremony between Ice Silkworm True Person and Han Yuwei.

Shen Long soon found Lin Yutong and smoothly met with Ice Silkworm True Person.

"It’s good you’re alright. We thought you had disappeared. By the way, where have you been all these years? Sit down and tell us."

Ice Silkworm True Person beckoned Shen Long to sit.

Shen Long briefly recounted his experience with Core Formation but didn’t mention the Spiritual Treasure, the Zizhu Blade.

"Trapped in Myriad Poison Valley! To face the Nascent Soul Stage ordeal in Myriad Poison Valley! That’s far too dangerous, but fortunately, you are unharmed."

Ice Silkworm True Person said with a frown."I didn’t intend to face the Nascent Soul Stage ordeal in Myriad Poison Valley. There were numerous fourth-stage demon insects and monster beasts. I tried to leave several times but kept encountering fourth-stage demon insects or monster beasts. Without the cultivation of the Nascent Soul Stage, there was no way to leave."

Shen Long explained.

"As long as you’re fine. Your Master was worried about you. Soon, we’ll have our dual cultivation ceremony, and we’ve invited quite a few forces. You should attend too!"

Han Yuwei said enthusiastically.

"Yes, Mistress."

Shen Long agreed.

He never expected that Han Yuwei would be from the Han Family of the Northern Sea Cultivation Realm.

Given the Han Family’s influence, seeking the fourth-stage Flood Dragon Essence Blood through their resources should be easier.

"There’s a gathering tonight with many Nascent Soul Cultivators in attendance. You should come too! It’s good to network with more Taoist friends."

Ice Silkworm True Person said with a pleasant demeanor.

Shen Long accepted the invitation, having the same intention himself.

After chatting idly for a while, Shen Long left the pavilion and began to wander the streets, taking in the sights.

He visited several large shops intending to buy fourth-stage demon cores. Fourth-stage demon cores were rare, so large shops purchased them at high prices—especially those with Thunder Attribute, followed by Ice Attribute and Wind Attribute demon cores.

"Eh! Taoist Friend Shen, you’ve achieved Core Formation."

A somewhat surprised male voice called out.

A figure flashed swiftly and appeared before Shen Long; it was Xu Mo.

Years had passed, and Xu Mo had advanced to the middle stage of the Nascent Soul.

"Taoist Friend Xu, long time no see."

Shen Long greeted with a smile.

With several third-stage Flood Dragons appearing in Jiang Country, numerous high-level cultivators went to hunt monster beasts. Disguised as a Core Formation Cultivator, Taoist Friend Xu managed to slay a third-stage Flood Dragon on the spot when one appeared.

Xu Mo nodded and said, "It’s been a long time, Taoist Friend Shen. Might I borrow a moment to speak privately?"

"Not a problem. There’s a teahouse ahead. We can talk there."

Shen Long pointed to the teahouse ahead.

Xu Mo agreed and walked with Shen Long into the teahouse, where they requested a private room.

After exchanging pleasantries, a waiter brought in a pot of Spiritual Tea. He placed the Spiritual Tea on the table and left, closing the door behind him.

"Taoist Friend Shen, you can now refine fourth-stage elixirs, can’t you?"

Xu Mo asked.

Shen Long nodded: "I can."

"Taoist Friend Shen, I’d like to ask for your help in refining a batch of Three-Leaf Jade God Pills. I have just one set of ingredients, and I’m looking for fifteen high-quality Three-Leaf Jade God Pills. What do you say?"

As he spoke, Xu Mo pulled out a cyan jade slip and handed it to Shen Long.

"Three-Leaf Jade God Pill!"

Shen Long took the jade slip, letting his divine sense seep into the slip, his face revealing thoughtful expression.

The Three-Leaf Jade God Pill was known to boost one’s divine sense and required the Jade Divine Fruit as its main ingredient.

"Taoist Friend Xu, you trust me this much, instead of looking for another Alchemist?"

Shen Long asked in puzzlement.

Taoist Friend Xu had achieved Core Formation for many years and certainly knew a fourth-grade Alchemist capable of concocting high-grade elixirs, so there was no need for him to seek Shen Long’s help immediately upon meeting him.

"I know a fourth-grade Alchemist whose skill in alchemy is not low. However, she is in closed-door cultivation. Name your price, Taoist Friend Shen,"

Xu Mo explained.

"I need these materials. I wonder if Taoist Friend Xu has them."

Shen Long took out a blue jade slip and handed it to Xu Mo.

After scanning it with his divine sense, Xu Mo nodded and said, "As long as Taoist Friend Shen can concoct fifteen high-grade Three-Leaf Jade God Pills, I can give you the thousand-year-old Qingfeng Grass."

"No problem, where are the materials?"

Shen Long asked.

Xu Mo took out a cyan storage bag and handed it to Shen Long.

Shen Long scanned it with his divine sense, nodded, and accepted the storage bag.

After making small talk for a while, Xu Mo took his leave and departed.

After leaving the tea house, Shen Long took a leisurely stroll through the streets.

In the space of the Spirt Control Tower, Shen Long had cultivated numerous spirit medicines and spirit fruits that were of little use to him but could be useful to Foundation Establishment Cultivators. He sold these lower-grade spirit medicines and spirit fruits in batches and bought a batch of spirit medicine seeds.

More than two hours later, Shen Long walked out of a Spirit Medicine Shop. The sky had already darkened, but the number of pedestrians on the street had not decreased; rather, it had increased. Every major shop began to bring out tools for illumination; the entire marketplace was as bright as daylight.

As he passed an intersection, a man and a woman came towards him—Chu Buyu was among them.

Chu Buyu had already advanced to the Nascent Soul Stage, walking side by side with a tall, golden-robed young man.

The golden-robed young man’s features were well-defined, and his aura was even stronger than Chu Buyu’s.

"Eh, Taoist Friend Shen, you’ve advanced to the Nascent Soul Stage. Congratulations!"

When Chu Buyu saw Shen Long, she offered her congratulations.

"It’s been a long time, Fairy Chu."

Shen Long responded with a slight smile.

"Junior Sister Chu, who is this Taoist friend?"

The golden-robed young man looked curiously at Shen Long, scrutinizing him.

"I am Shen Long, and I had some unspeakable difficulties in the past, which is why I didn’t reveal my true name. I apologize for that."

Shen Long said, cupping his hands in a salute.

In the past, when he had met Chu Buyu, he had called himself Shen Zhu.

"It’s nothing; I understand,"

Chu Buyu didn’t mind such matters.

"I am Xu Xin, and I am pleased to meet you, Taoist Friend Shen. I haven’t heard Junior Sister Chu mention you before,"

the golden-robed young man said, introducing himself, curious.

"Senior Brother Xu, I am not obliged to report everyone I know to you!"

Chu Buyu said, frowning.

Xu Xin chuckled awkwardly and replied, "Of course not, I was just curious."

"I still have matters to attend to, so I won’t disturb you further,"

Shen Long took this as his cue to leave.

Back at his accommodation, Shen Long saw Ice Silkworm True Person and Han Yuwei seated in the Stone Pavilion, engaged in conversation.

"Master, Mistress,"

Shen Long greeted them.

Ice Silkworm True Person nodded and said, "It’s getting late, the gathering is about to start. Let’s go!"

He and Shen Long left the accommodation, with Han Yuwei staying behind.

Before long, Ice Silkworm True Person and Shen Long arrived at the entrance of a quiet, blue-tiled courtyard. Two Foundation Establishment Cultivators guarded the entrance.

"Senior Lin, the master has been waiting for a while. Please, come inside,"

one of the Foundation Establishment Cultivators gestured for them to enter.

Ice Silkworm True Person nodded and confidently walked in with Shen Long.

The courtyard was small, with a blue pavilion and a matching blue stone pavilion inside.

Two men and a woman were sitting in the stone pavilion, leisurely enjoying tea and conversation—Chu Buyu and Xu Xin were among them.

"Taoist Friend Shen, you are attending the gathering as well?"

Xu Xin was surprised and looked at Chu Buyu.

Shen Long nodded, "What a coincidence!"

"Shen Long, you know each other?"

Ice Silkworm True Person was slightly startled and curiously asked.

"I met Fairy Chu long ago, and I just became acquainted with Taoist Friend Xu,"

Shen Long explained, then his eyes fell upon a medium-built man in a blue robe and greeted him with a smile, "You must be Qianji True Monarch! I have long admired your reputation. I am Shen Long."

"So you are Taoist Friend Shen,"

Qianji True Monarch nodded.

Qianji True Monarch was one of the ten immortals of the Northern Sea Cultivation Realm, an expert in puppetry and possessed a late-stage Nascent Soul cultivation. Well-known for many years, he did not pay much attention to Shen Long.

"Taoist Friend Wang, Taoist Friend Shen is an Alchemist who can concoct high-grade elixirs,"

Chu Buyu introduced.

A look of surprise flashed in Qianji True Monarch’s eyes, and he said courteously, "One day, if possible, I would like to request Taoist Friend Shen’s help in concocting a batch of elixirs for me."

"By all means,"

Shen Long said with a slight smile.

Qianji True Monarch invited them to sit down and join the tea-drinking and conversation. More Nascent Soul Cultivators arrived one after another, engaging in various discussions.

After the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, the nine-year-old hermit walked in. He had also advanced to the Nascent Soul Stage.

Shen Long was somewhat surprised to see the nine-year-old hermit but said nothing.