A hundredth birthday celebration is extremely rare for low tier cultivators.

Theoretically, Qi Cultivation cultivators have an average lifespan of 120 years.

Due to fights between cultivators, hunting demon beasts, failing to reach Foundation Establishment, and other reasons.

Very few can actually live past a hundred years.

Therefore, whether in a sect, cultivation clan, or among loose cultivators, it's quite popular to celebrate the hundredth birthday with a grand feast.

Shen Xuan speculated that Qin Yuehan bringing up the idea of a hundredth birthday banquet also had the intention for classmates to reunite.

Now, among the seven classmates, only four remain in contact.

Among them, Wang Fugui is a Qi Cultivation cultivator with his lifespan nearly at its end, so he faded out of their circle.

"It's time to gather again!"

Shen Xuan thought.

Originally, there was an agreement to hold a class reunion every ten years.

After Shen Xuan reached Foundation Establishment, he stayed long-term at Feiyun Mountain.

Since all three were Foundation Establishment realm cultivators of the Cyan Cloud Sect, they didn't intentionally reunite again.

Shen Xuan replied to Qin Yuehan.

They decided to hold a small-scale hundredth birthday feast at Rain Listening Pavilion.

Among the invited were, besides her and Lv Zhengying, the Pill Master Lin and Artifact Master Dai who were secluded at Feiyun Mountain.

Both were from the same sect and resided in the Su Clan Territory.

If they were deliberately not invited, it would arouse suspicions instead.

Anyway, the feast was to be held at noon.

After the banquet, Pill Master Lin and Artifact Master Dai would leave.

The three of them could then have a small gathering.

The second letter was written to Lv Zhengying, informing him of the hundredth birthday banquet being held.

The following day.

Shen Xuan personally went to Pill Master Lin and Artifact Master Dai, inviting them to participate in the hundredth birthday banquet two months later.

This surprised the two of them immensely.

"Senior Brother Shen is a hundred years old?"

"Hard to believe!"

Shen Xuan smiled and explained that due to wandering the Jianghu in his youth, he missed opportunities.

His Foundation Establishment age was rather high.

He specifically instructed Pill Master Lin and Artifact Master Dai.

The gathering is only between some sect members, no outsiders, no need to prepare any gifts.

Even if they prepared gifts, he would not accept them.

There would also be no return gifts.

Pill Master Lin and Artifact Master Dai cheerfully agreed.

Without the obligation of gifts, they need not feel embarrassed.

Otherwise, whether the gift is light or substantial, it would be awkward.

Moreover, they were honing their crafts, with many expenditures, their finances not being very ample.

...

Back at Rain Listening Pavilion.

Shen Xuan informed Su Xue'Er about holding his hundredth birthday banquet.

He instructed her to purchase items needed for the banquet.

To remind Su Xue'Er, do not disclose this matter to anyone.

Including the Su Family Patriarch and Fairy Bailian.

Shen Xuan didn't want to entertain the newly appointed Su Family Patriarch.

Nor did he want Fairy Bailian to be present.

Otherwise, it would be somewhat awkward.

"Husband, you're a hundred years old?"

"Yes, I'm getting old!"

"Husband is not old! Husband is still so powerful! Even more vigorous than when Xue'Er first met you!"

This was truly Su Xue'Er's heartfelt thought.

She can feel her husband's restraint towards her every time they dual cultivate.

"Husband, may your path be bright and your immortal journey everlasting!"

"Alright! Hurry and get the things ready!"

Shen Xuan laughed as he patted Su Xue'Er's head, urging her to get to work.

He still remembered, when Su Xue'Er offered herself, claiming to be very capable.

Indeed, she was capable of handling mundane affairs.

But on the bed, not as much.

After all, she was just a Middle Stage of Qi Cultivation cultivator.

Her delicate body was too weak to withstand Shen Xuan's full force.

Every time they could only enjoy a taste.

Unlike Fairy Bailian who enjoyed it thoroughly.

...

There are no walls without wind.

Su Xue'Er's extensive purchase of spirit wine and demon beast meat.

Soon, the Su Family learned from the concubines of Pill Master Lin and Artifact Master Dai about the reason.

"Talisman Master Shen is a hundred years old, holding a hundredth birthday banquet, yet doesn't inform me!"

"He is clearly drawing a line with me, not wanting private relations anymore!"

Su Family's newly appointed Patriarch Su Huaijing mused inwardly.

Regarding Shen Xuan, an inexplicable grudge arose in his heart.

...

At Rain Listening Pavilion.

Under Su Xue'Er's careful decoration, it was filled with festive lanterns and longevity decorations, full of joy and celebration.

The main hall was set up as a longevity hall, with longevity candles, brightly adorned and festooned.

On that day, Pill Master Lin and Artifact Master Dai arrived early.

Shen Xuan greeted them warmly.

Even though he had said beforehand that he wouldn't accept gifts.

Pill Master Lin and Artifact Master Dai still brought some gifts.

All were high-grade spiritual pills and magical artifacts they had crafted themselves.

Shen Xuan looked over them.

According to their value, he returned some Thunder Talismans in equal measure.

Emphasizing fairness so they wouldn't be at a loss.

To this, Pill Master Lin and Artifact Master Dai politely declined at first, but eventually accepted reluctantly.

Come noon.

Qin Yuehan and Lv Zhengying arrived together.

Pill Master Lin and Artifact Master Dai quickly rose to greet them.

Especially greeting Qin Yuehan.

Even though they were Foundation Establishment realm cultivators of the same Cyan Cloud Sect, considered peers.

She was a direct disciple of Master Gu Feng.

According to unwritten rules, her status was higher than theirs.

Lv Zhengying, on the other hand, was much more lively.

Compared to before, he had grown much more worldly and smooth.

Shen Xuan knew.

Lv Zhengying harbored no illusions about cultivation.

He still lingered at the Foundation Establishment third layer.

His main effort was on doing business to earn spirit stones.

The goal is to accumulate enough spirit stones to buy a Tier Two Spirit Vein and create a cultivation clan.

"Fellow Daoist Shen, may your path be bright."

"Fellow Daoist Shen, a toast to you!"

The five of them sat around a table.

Su Xue'Er had prepared spiritual dishes early on, and was responsible for pouring wine for everyone.

They chatted while drinking.

Time flew by quickly.

After an hour.

Pill Master Lin and Artifact Master Dai excused themselves.

Shen Xuan personally sent them out of Rain Listening Pavilion.

Upon returning, he signaled Su Xue'Er to leave.

In the main hall, only Shen Xuan, Qin Yuehan, and Lv Zhengying remained.

Shen Xuan inquired about the Dao-Demon conflict in Cyan Yang Prefecture, whether Lei Yaoyang would come to lead the training.

"Senior Brother, this matter is likely true! Third Sister hinted to Yuehan that Lei Yaoyang might come to Cyan Yang Prefecture!"

Shen Xuan was extremely perturbed.

"Of all places for training, he had to come to Cyan Yang Prefecture. What is Lei Yaoyang up to?"

"Senior Brother, Lei Yaoyang coming to Cyan Yang Prefecture likely isn't aimed at you."

Qin Yuehan explained, Lei Yaoyang belonged to the inserted line, with limited choices.

The true master's direct disciple originally planned to come to Cyan Yang Prefecture, but canceled due to sudden matters.

"Perhaps, it was arranged secretly by Lei Yaoyang?"

Shen Xuan had seen such things many times in his past life.

On the surface, it seemed like a substitution plan, but it was actually prearranged.

"We cannot rule out this possibility!"

Qin Yuehan nodded slightly.

"However, Senior Brother, you haven't taken on the sect duties of slaying demons and devils. In principle, you don't need to follow his orders."

"Hmm. I hope he doesn't find trouble for no reason!"

Originally, Shen Xuan had been stationed at Feiyun Mountain for thirty years.

Fifteen years later, when he returned to the sect, he had broken through to the Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment.

Master Gu Feng accepted him as a direct disciple.

As a result, both his status and strength underwent a qualitative leap.

Even though Lei Yaoyang was displeased with him, he had reservations and dared not act rashly.

Currently, he was only at the Foundation Establishment Second Layer.

A year later, he broke through to the Foundation Establishment Third Layer.

He was always an Early Stage Foundation Establishment cultivator.

Facing a Middle Stage Foundation Establishment cultivator, a direct disciple of a True Master, and a Thunder Cultivator commanding the Cyan Yang Prefecture, he felt lacking in confidence.

If a conflict really arose, not to mention those fellow disciples with whom he had no dealings.

Even Lin the Pill Master and Dai the Artifact Master, if they could remain neutral, would be considered a favor to him.

"Can we prevent Lei Yaoyang from coming to Cyan Yang Prefecture?"

Qin Yuehan shook her head.

"The struggle between good and evil, and the trials of direct disciples, is a major affair of the sect. Even our master should not interfere."

"Alright! Let him be then!"

"By the way, Junior Brother Lv, how much longer before you break through to the Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment?"

Shen Xuan asked Lv Zhengying.

Based on time, Lv Zhengying had also been in Foundation Establishment for over thirty years.

Having been at the Third Layer for so long, he should be able to attempt the breakthrough.

Lv Zhengying's old face turned red.

"I'm still preparing," Lv Zhengying said with embarrassment.

"Oh, is there something troubling you?"

Though it's just a low tier Dao Foundation,

If well-prepared, the chances of breaking through to the Middle Stage are still quite high.

"To be honest, Senior Brother Shen, I'm undecided about bidding for a Tier Two Spirit Vein and breaking through to the Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment."

Shen Xuan immediately understood.

Lv Zhengying's financial resources were limited.

He could only choose one between bidding for a Tier Two Spirit Vein and breaking through to the Middle Stage.

"Junior Brother Lv, you're being foolish!"

"The higher the strength, the easier it is to gain benefits."

"Such a simple truth, how can Junior Brother Lv not understand?"

Lv Zhengying hesitated and said, "I'm just afraid of failing the breakthrough! By then, I would lose everything. It wouldn't be easy to save up these Spirit Stones again."

"How about this? A year later, I'll be able to break through to the Foundation Establishment Third Layer."

"Junior Brother Lv, focus on cultivating. A year later, come to the Rain Listening Pavilion and find me. I'll help you break through to the Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment!"

Shen Xuan said solemnly.

"Senior Brother Shen, do you have a way to help me?"

Shen Xuan gave Lv Zhengying a stern look.

"Of course, you'll have to rely on yourself!"

"However, I might be able to offer some small assistance."

Shen Xuan's Insight Technique had reached Great Success.

At close range, he could detect a cultivator's spiritual power circulation.

At that time, he would be on the side to protect the formation.

In critical moments, he could give pointers to Lv Zhengying.

"Then, I must thank Senior Brother Shen!"

Having known each other for eighty years, Lv Zhengying knew that Shen Xuan was not one to boast idly.

If he said he could help during the breakthrough, there must be a basis for it.

"After Junior Brother Lv breaks through to the Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment, we will figure out how to collaboratively earn Spirit Stones."

"Senior Sister Qin, would you like to join us?"

"Join us!"

Qin Yuehan smiled warmly.

"You two, don't you dare embezzle Yuehan's private money!"

"Rest assured, Immortal Qin! Doing business with Senior Brother Shen is a sure profit!"

Lv Zhengying said with a grin.

"That's good. Otherwise..."

At this moment, from outside the Rain Listening Pavilion, came a voice filled with spiritual power.

"Shen Lang*! Bailian knows you're inside, open the door quickly! Or else..."

Shen Xuan gave a wry smile.

Originally, Immortal Bailian knew the spell to open the array and could enter the Rain Listening Pavilion at will.

To avoid being disturbed during his centennial birthday banquet, he had deliberately changed the spell to open the array.

"It's a friend of mine in Cyan Yang Prefecture, I'll go let her in!"

He opened the array and saw Immortal Bailian looking angry.

"Shen Lang, why didn't you tell me about your centennial birthday banquet?"

"Let's talk inside!"

Shen Xuan didn't bother to explain further.

Such things, both of them knew well.

Since she was here, Shen Xuan brought Immortal Bailian to the banquet.

Upon entering, Immortal Bailian immediately saw the cool and graceful Qin Yuehan.

"This is my schoolmate, a direct disciple of the Cyan Cloud Sect, Qin Yuehan—Sister Qin."

"This is my friend, a chief elder of the Beast Taming Zhou Family, Zhou Bailian."

Shen Xuan stood between the two women and introduced them.

The two Foundation Establishment Realm immortals glanced at each other.

Qin Yuehan got up, her face calm, her clear and spiritual eyes gazed at Immortal Bailian, and she took the lead in bowing in greeting.

"Qin Yuehan, meeting Immortal Zhou for the first time."

Immortal Bailian's face turned slightly red.

The status of a direct disciple of the Cyan Cloud Sect was beyond comparison for a legitimate daughter of a cultivation clan like her.

"Zhou Bailian greets Immortal Qin. Everyone calls me Immortal Bailian."

"Oh. Then Yuehan will also call you Immortal Bailian!"

The two shared a smile.

The tense atmosphere instantly dissipated.

Immortal Bailian had come with some resentment in her heart.

After seeing Qin Yuehan's temperament and beauty, she suddenly felt at ease.

Indeed, she was stronger than herself.

Moreover, with her intuition, Qin Yuehan and Shen Xuan had not yet developed a romantic relationship.

"Xue'er, warm up another pot of Spirit Wine!"

"Alright, coming!"

Su Xue'Er came, and Shen Xuan let her take a seat as well.

"This is Su Xue'Er. She's been with me at the Rain Listening Pavilion for fifteen years."

Since Immortal Bailian was here, it didn't matter if Su Xue'Er, a concubine, joined as well.

Su Xue'Er looked flattered but cautious.

Lv Zhengying watched as Shen Xuan talked and joked easily between Qin Yuehan, Immortal Bailian, and Su Xue'Er.

He was filled with envy.

This was the mark of a true master!

Unlike himself, who up till now hadn't chosen a suitable Dao companion, unable to go neither high nor low.

That day, the five gathered until the evening and enjoyed a Spiritual Food banquet together.

After sending off Qin Yuehan and Lv Zhengying,

Immortal Bailian was about to leave.

"Coming unannounced and now leaving without bidding farewell!"

Shen Xuan grabbed Immortal Bailian.

"It's my centennial birthday today, is this how you celebrate it?"

"Shen Lang, Bailian is wrong!"

The more Immortal Bailian struggled, the stronger Shen Xuan's resolve became.

In the end, she was thrown onto the familiar large bed.

"Bang!"

The door was shut heavily!

What followed was Shen Xuan's severe punishment of Immortal Bailian!

The room was filled with Immortal Bailian's pleading cries!

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*Note: Shen Lang is a way to address someone in a familiar manner using "Lang," often denoting a degree of intimacy.

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