Immortal Venerable of the Beast Race
Chapter 397 - 306 Team (no more today)_1

Chapter 397: 306 Team (no more today)_1

"Yes, Uncle Shen."

Qian Dafu complied.

Shen Long put away the Messaging Plate, took back the Green-Eyed Spirit Fox and the Pursuing Spirit Beast into his spirit beast bag, and walked out.

He sat down next to a green stone table, took out tea sets, and began brewing tea.

Before long, Qian Dafu came in with a plump woman in a white dress and a tall, skinny old man in a green robe.

"Uncle Shen, Senior Tang and Senior Qin have arrived,"

Qian Dafu said.

"I am Tang Yunbing. I have met Taoist Friend Shen. I am deeply grateful to Taoist Friend Shen for your intervention last time; without it, my people would have fallen victim,"

the woman in the white dress said as she bowed gracefully and introduced herself.

"Taoist Friend Shen, I am Qin Guanglin. A huge favor like this cannot be thanked enough. Our Qin Family owes you a great favor. Should you ever need our assistance, please do not hesitate to ask,"

the old man in the green robe promised.

Shen Long had saved Tang Yilong and also helped Qin Yunyan buy time for the Qin Family cultivators to escape, which had prevented greater losses for the Qin Family. Both Tang Yunbing and Qin Guanglin indeed owed Shen Long a favor. Furthermore, Shen Long was capable of refining high-quality elixirs, and his master was also a Nascent Soul Cultivator; based on this alone, Tang Yunbing and Qin Guanglin were also keen to build a good relationship with him.

"My fellow daoists are too kind. Please, take a seat,"

Shen Long said with a slight smile as he gestured for them to sit down, and Qian Dafu discreetly excused himself.

After a cup of tea, the three of them started chatting, exchanging insights on cultivation.

"Taoist Friend Shen, I’ve heard that you are an alchemist. These five millennium Golden Flame Ginsengs are a small token of my appreciation. I hope you won’t find them too scant,"

Qin Guanglin said as he took out five green jade boxes and handed them to Shen Long.

Since Shen Long had helped Qin Yunyan before and had received a seed of the Taixuan Jade Lotus, Qin Guanglin’s gratitude meant, firstly, to let Shen Long know that he would not be let down for his aid, and secondly, to further solidify their relationship.

"Taoist Friend Qin is overemphasizing. When I helped Taoist Friend Qin, I also received benefits. To speak the truth, my success in reaching Core Formation was largely thanks to the item given by Friend Qin,"

Shen Long tactfully declined.

"One good turn deserves another. Do you think it’s too little? Our Qin Family might not have the same resources as your Spirit Control Sect, so please forgive us,"

Qin Guanglin said earnestly.

With the conversation having reached this point, Shen Long no longer declined and accepted the five green jade boxes. He then pulled out a gold jade box and handed it over to Qin Guanglin, saying, "These are two Blood Mushroom Pills. They have a fairly good healing effect. Please accept them, Taoist Friend Qin."

Qin Guanglin opened the jade box to see two blood-colored pills inside, each with nine pill patterns.

"Top-grade elixirs!"

Qin Guanglin showed a delighted expression and accepted the two Blood Mushroom Pills.

Even for Qin Guanglin, obtaining a top-grade elixir was not easy.

Envy flashed through Tang Yunbing’s eyes as she began to talk about the art of rearing insects.

Since it was their first meeting, they did not talk too much.

An hour and a half later, Qin Guanglin and Tang Yunbing said their goodbyes and left.

Shen Long entered the practice room and sat down to meditate and regulate his breath.

In the following seven days, Du Yinyin took Shen Long to gatherings of Nascent Soul Cultivators, which expanded his social circle. Shen Long also acquired some cultivation resources.

Seven days later, Shen Long, along with over fifty other Nascent Soul Cultivators, arrived at the Refuse Barbarian Hall, each with a different expression.

Some were worried about dying in this great battle; some wished to collect cultivation resources during the battle, while others hoped to gain fame or territory.

Shen Long looked at the Nascent Soul Cultivators in the hall and frowned slightly.

As far as he knew, the power of twenty-one states had been mobilized for this war, with fifteen states serving as reserves.

Half a quarter of an hour passed, and Lu Qingshan had not yet arrived.

"Why hasn’t Taoist Friend Lu arrived yet? Making so many of us wait, isn’t he putting on too much of an air?"

A plump, golden-robed elder said, frowning.

"What? Just waiting a bit longer makes you impatient?"

A loud, clear male voice rang out.

No sooner had the voice faded than Mo Wuya and Lu Qingshan walked in.

"It’s Senior Mo from the Wanjian Sect; how could he himself come in person?"

Someone recognized Mo Wuya.

"Greetings to Senior Mo."

Shen Long and the others bowed with respectful expressions.

The golden-robed elder hurriedly explained, "Senior Mo, I meant no disrespect; I was just hoping to be assigned a task sooner to win glory for the Human Clan."

"I’ll remember your words, and we’ll see how you perform by then."

Mo Wuya said and took his seat at the head of the gathering.

"I shall personally command this battle. Cowards will be severely punished, while those who perform meritoriously will be handsomely rewarded. If the merit is significant enough, even a complete set of Spiritual Treasures won’t be an issue."

Mo Wuya’s voice wasn’t loud, but the gathered Nascent Soul Cultivators heard every word clearly.

"Hehe, clashing with the Barbarian Cultivators last time wasn’t satisfying at all."

Chen Changsheng chuckled and said.

He was a Thunder Spirit Root cultivator, adept in Thunder Methods, which had quite an effect on Barbarian Cultivators.

"The five of us are from the Donghua Cultivation Realm, capable of executing a Combined Attack Technique against the enemy. Last time, it was only Core Formation Cultivators who used the Combined Attack Technique, but this time, it’s Nascent Soul Cultivators. We’ll definitely give the Barbarian Tribe a taste of our power."

A full-figured woman in a white dress said with a smile.

Su Susu, in the Middle Stage of the Nascent Soul, came from the Heavenly Melody Sect.

"Madam Su, your sect’s Combined Attack Technique is indeed powerful. However, our Wang Family isn’t one to just eat without contributing. I’ve just refined a Spiritual Treasure, and I intend to test its power on the Barbarian Cultivators."

A sultry red-dressed woman spoke with full confidence.

Wang Tianying, in the Middle Stage of the Nascent Soul, hailed from the Begonia Valley’s Wang Family.

Several Nascent Soul Cultivators spoke in turn, each stating they would certainly make the Barbarian Tribe reckon with them.

In the last great battle, Lu Qingshan was in charge of the command, and since they didn’t need to exert much effort, he didn’t press them too hard; but now it was different. Mo Wuya was personally in command, and none dared slack off.

"I’ve heard what you’ve all said, and I’ll be watching your performance. I hope you haven’t spoken in jest."

Mo Wuya spoke, turning to look at Lu Qingshan, "Master Nephew Lu, go ahead and assign them tasks."

Lu Qingshan assented and began, "According to our knowledge, this time the Barbarian Tribe has mobilized the force of The Twelve Great Tribes, while we have summoned the strength from twenty-one nations. Overall, we have the advantage but must not underestimate the enemy. Without the Vajra Drill, do not undertake pottery work. My plan is to divide you into several small teams, with as few as one person and as many as five, assigned to confront Nascent Soul Stage Barbarian experts."

The Barbarian Cultivators’ physical bodies are too strong. In a one-on-one situation, Human Cultivators find it difficult to gain a significant advantage.

Shen Long and the others accepted the assignments, and Lu Qingshan took out a roster and immediately began dividing the small teams.

Shen Long and Du Yinyin both did not refuse.

In terms of pure strength, Shen Long was not afraid of early-stage Nascent Soul Barbarian Cultivators. However, this was the front line; standing out too much and getting marked by the Barbarian’s top ranks would spell trouble.

In his course of cultivation, Shen Long had slain many foes, who in their respective forces could be said to be of moderate strength—far from the most elite. He had never crossed hands with the heirs of the great sects or the major families.

In the last major battle between the Barbarian Tribe and the Human Clan, the veteran experts of the Barbarian Tribe were all entangled with the veteran experts of the Human Clan, with casualties on both sides.

As the saying goes, the shot hits the bird that sticks its neck out. Shen Long intended to keep a low profile.