Qin Yuehan's face showed a hint of shame.

"Senior Brother, the exact numbers, Junior Sister is not aware of."

"Once, I heard Senior Sister Gu mention, it seems like every year there's a shortfall of twenty to thirty thousand Spirit Stones."

Hearing Qin Yuehan's words, Shen Xuan slightly breathed a sigh of relief.

"Only twenty to thirty thousand Spirit Stones, that's a relief."

"Relief? What relief!"

Lv Zhengying said, "Senior Brother Shen, Fairy Qin said it very clearly. It's a shortfall of twenty to thirty thousand Spirit Stones every year."

"Accumulated, it's at least a few million Spirit Stones!"

"The dan rooms, artifact workshops, and talisman shops of Cyan Cloud Sect are all unwilling to provide credit to Little Gu Feng!"

Shen Xuan curiously asked, "How did it come to this?"

The Little Gu Feng lineage used to have only Master Gu Feng and four direct disciples.

He and two other direct disciples had just joined not long ago.

Lv Zhengying looked towards Qin Yuehan.

He had concerns, not daring to speak rashly.

The True Master possesses profound magical power.

If he learns that I'm gossiping behind his back,

who knows how he might punish me.

"Senior Brother, why ask so much? You'll naturally find out in the future."

"Junior Sister is right. I'm just impatient."

Shen Xuan thought for a moment.

Three years' time is enough to grasp the situation at Little Gu Feng.

Currently, he still needs to focus his energy on cultivation.

Even if Little Gu Feng goes bankrupt,

the master will handle it.

It's not his place to worry.

Shen Xuan asked about his fellow disciples.

Qin Yuehan explained to him in detail.

The senior sister Yun Chixin, at the Late Stage of Foundation Establishment, left to travel and train over a decade ago and has yet to return.

The second senior sister Wen Luoying, at the Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment, is currently preparing to break through to the Late Stage, still in seclusion.

The fourth junior sister Gu Jinqin, the fifth junior sister Qin Yuehan, are both at the Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment.

The sixth junior sister Wu Xueting and the seventh junior sister Wu Yuting are twins, who just succeeded in Foundation Establishment.

Qin Yuehan especially warned him.

The three senior sisters are all easy to get along with.

But as for Wu Xueting and Wu Yuting, the two junior sisters, he must be cautious.

"The sixth and seventh junior sisters have average talent. However, they both come from prestigious families, and the master was compelled to accept them."

"Senior Brother should not provoke them."

As for what he should be cautious about,

Qin Yuehan did not make it clear.

Shen Xuan was too lazy to think much of it.

Since ancient times, beauties have always been the plight.

Keeping a distance, staying away from those two is enough.

...

In the days that followed.

Shen Xuan had Lv Zhengying handle it and leased a vacant cave mansion.

The lease was for three months.

He went to Qing Yun Immortal City and brought Su Xue'Er over.

It was just right for her to adapt to the sect life.

In addition to his cultivation, Shen Xuan checked the cave mansion construction progress daily.

Instructing Old He to modify and expand the newly opened cave mansion as per his intentions.

Additionally, he continued to seize the Giant Eye Odd Shrimp's bloodline talent.

Two months later.

In the practice room.

Shen Xuan gazed at the golden characters on the Mysterious Jade Talisman.

[Talent: Sharp-eyed Entry Level (3/100)]

[Dao Rhyme: 16218]

There was still no change in the Water Spirit Root.

The Tier Two Middle Grade Water Demon bloodline couldn't enhance the Celestial Spirit Root talent.

Shen Xuan walked out of the cave mansion and came to a high ridge.

Exercising [Sharp-eyed], he gazed into the distance.

The vision was clearly enhanced, extending over ten kilometers.

Though it was still far from the Golden Claw Divine Eagle.

But, underwater, it had unexpected effects.

In Immortal Water Lake, [Sharp-eyed] could see clearly three hundred zhang away.

Ordinary Tier Two Water Demons had a visual range only within a hundred zhang.

"Therefore, this vision talent is more suitable for underwater combat."

Though the range is far less than [Insight Technique],

the information gathered is more precise and convenient for making targeted responses.

Shen Xuan originally cultivated [Illusion-Breaking Spirit Eye Technique].

Its main function was to see through illusions and perceive essence.

And [Sharp-eyed] enhances vision, expanding one's view.

Shen Xuan repeatedly exercised [Sharp-eyed] several times.

[Talent: Sharp-eyed Entry Level (5/100)]

Consuming little Spiritual Power, experience values increased rapidly.

Shen Xuan didn't plan to use Dao Rhyme values.

Daily exercises were like doing eye care exercises, gradually increasing.

...

Several days later, news came from Old He that the cave mansion was ready for inspection.

On the scheduled day.

Just as dawn broke.

Shen Xuan and Su Xue'Er set out.

He performed [Soaring Clouds and Mist], progressing leisurely on the clouds.

Behind him was Su Xue'Er riding the Silver Celestial Horse, with an uncontainable radiant smile.

At the entrance of the new cave mansion, Old He waited early with two assistants.

Previously, Shen Xuan inspected the construction of his new cave mansion daily.

He already had confidence in his heart.

This time the inspection was only a formality.

Accompanied by Old He.

Shen Xuan first tested the Nine Dao Array.

Taking over the Main Control Array Banner from Old He's hand.

With incantations and execution, the six illusion arrays outside and the three killing arrays inside the cave mansion could all operate smoothly.

An ordinary Foundation Establishment Cultivator trapped within would surely die if not rescued.

The ten-acre Spirit Pool, Shen Xuan specifically dove in to explore.

Old He had excavated a dark river channel below, about three feet in diameter, leading to Fairy Lake.

Additionally, the practice room, talisman making room, spirit medicine garden, earth fire, Yin Wood Forest, spirit grass field, etc., Shen Xuan checked all of them.

It basically met his requirements.

Actually, the least worry when opening a cave mansion in Little Gu Feng is the safety issue.

With Master Gu Feng's protection, no one dares to stir trouble here.

If even Master Gu Feng couldn't protect it, then the entire Cyan Cloud Sect would be on the verge of collapse.

Shen Xuan expanded the cave mansion, spent a huge sum, built a Spirit Pool leading to Fairy Lake, merely out of the habit of "safety first."

With this Spirit Pool, it facilitated his cultivation of the [Divine Hidden Sea Technique] and various water, ice, and thunder techniques.

The Shadow Octopus Corpse Beast, nourished by abundant Spirit Water, could exert its maximum combat power.

Once he breaks through to the Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment.

He would certainly hunt a more powerful Water Demon to refine a new Golden Corpse Beast.

Shen Xuan had two alternate targets.

Deep Water Hook Snake and Thunder Beast.

Both were Tier Two Top Grade, with formidable strength.

"Well done. Thank you for your efforts, Senior Brother He."

Shen Xuan cheerfully paid the remaining balance.

After Old He put away the spirit stones, he left with repeated thanks and farewell.

He promised confidently that no matter what issues arose with Shen Xuan's cave, he would repair them for free.

After Old He left.

Shen Xuan handed another control array flag to Su Xue'er.

And taught her how to use it.

Just like in Cyan Yang Prefecture.

In the future, when Shen Xuan went out or went into secluded cultivation,

the cave would be managed by Su Xue'er.

Su Xue'er couldn't help but smile, filled with happiness.

Compared to the Rain Listening Pavilion on Feiyun Mountain in the past,

the new cave mansion was like an immortal realm.

The spiritual qi was so dense it condensed into clouds and mist.

Moreover, the space was enormous, covering thirty acres.

It was four or five times the size of the Rain Listening Pavilion.

The entire cave mansion was just for her and her husband.

As for the nether cultivator, Li Ruyi, Su Xue'er automatically ignored him.

Her husband told her.

They were merely in a cooperative relationship.

It was just a nether cultivator, without even a physical body.

Su Xue'er did not mind.

Moreover, in her heart, she was already prepared.

She clearly understood her own identity.

And would not interfere in her husband's private life.

Her husband treated her very well.

She couldn't be unwise and become a burden to her husband.

Shen Xuan transplanted more than twenty spirit plants, including Thunder Sound Bamboo, into the Spirit Medicine Garden.

Then placed Li Ruyi in the Yin Wood Forest.

The Silver-Horned Celestial Horse was set free on the Spirit Grass Field by the Spirit Pool.

The Azure Sea Spirit Shell was thrown into the Spiritual Sea.

After he finished all this and returned to the inner residence of the cave mansion.

Su Xue'er had already arranged all the daily necessities.

"Husband!"

Her face beamed with happiness.

"How long will we live here?"

"A long time."

"How long is a long time?"

Shen Xuan smiled and patted Su Xue'er's head.

"Xue'er, you will live here for a lifetime."

"Alright, Xue'er will live here for a lifetime!"

The two of them exchanged smiles.

By then, the sky gradually darkened.

A bright moon hung in the sky, pure as a jade plate.

The newly transplanted spirit plants in the Spirit Medicine Garden emitted a gentle fragrance.

"The flowers are blooming, and the moon is full. It's wonderful!"

Su Xue'er gazed at the bright moon in the sky, murmuring with fascination.

That night.

Su Xue'er nestled in Shen Xuan's arms, unable to sleep.

The two of them watched the moon rise and set, and the sun rise.

...

Soon, Shen Xuan adapted to the new life with his personal practice field.

Cultivating, cultivating, and cultivating again!

Shen Xuan paused his talisman making.

Even his sleep time was reduced somewhat.

He was entirely immersed in cultivation.

Su Xue'er's main task was to ride the Silver-Horned Celestial Horse to the sect's market to purchase fresh Tier Two demon beast meat and various spirit vegetables, cooking them into delicious dishes for her husband to enjoy.

Lv Zhengying came to visit.

Shen Xuan introduced Li Ruyi and Lv Zhengying to each other.

The task of purchasing materials and selling Spirit Gathering Pills was delegated to Lv Zhengying.

Li Ruyi was responsible for using the Earth Fire to refine Spirit Gathering Pills.

The cost of materials for one batch of Spirit Gathering Pills was about thirty spirit stones.

For one batch of pills, refining three ordinary pills could break even.

Alchemy is one of the most profitable skills in the cultivation world, but also one of the hardest to advance in.

To become an excellent Pill Master, one needs not only talent and insight but also inheritance and a lot of alchemy practice.

At this time, Shen Xuan didn't have the energy for practicing alchemy.

He specifically nurtured this nether cultivator, Li Ruyi.

As long as she restored her previous alchemy skills and her power reached the late stage of Soul Foundation, she could refine Purifying Foundation Pills for him.

Li Ruyi estimated it would take about ten years.

She asked Shen Xuan to start collecting materials for Purifying Foundation Pills.

The more, the better.

Shen Xuan named his cave mansion Shuiyue Residence.

Taking the meaning of seeing the moon in the water.

To remind himself not to slack off.

Otherwise, seeking immortality would be like gazing at the moon in the water, unattainable.

...

Flowers bloom and wither.

Half a year passed in the blink of an eye.

Shen Xuan secluded himself in Shuiyue Residence, cultivating quietly.

Apart from Lv Zhengying visiting once a month, he scarcely interacted with outsiders.

In half a year, Shen Xuan went out only a few times.

Even Qin Yuehan rarely met with him.

Soon, Shen Xuan seemed like an invisible man, disappearing from public view.

One day, just as Shen Xuan emerged from the practice room, he saw Su Xue'er at the door.

"Husband, Sixth Junior Sister is here."

Su Xue'er's voice carried a hint of unease.

"Take her to the guest room, brew some tea, and ask her to wait for a while."

"Okay, husband."

Shen Xuan first returned to his bedroom and changed his clothes.

When he arrived at the guest room and saw Wu Xueting, he felt slightly surprised.

This Wu Xueting was unbelievably beautiful.

Her eyebrows were like paintings, her lips like vermillion, her cheeks delicate as if painted, her figure like a willow swaying in the breeze, with a graceful and soft demeanor.

Immortal cultivators generally surpassed worldly handsome men and beautiful women in appearance.

But someone as naturally beautiful and tender as Wu Xueting was exceptionally rare.

Especially since she was also a Foundation Establishment cultivator!

"Junior Sister Wu Xueting greets Senior Brother Shen!"

Wu Xueting stood up gracefully and saluted with a slight bow, her elegant curves swaying, evoking a sense of affection.

Shen Xuan returned the salute and invited her to sit.

After taking a sip of spirit tea, Wu Xueting's eyes sparkled as she softly asked, "Senior Brother, I heard you can refine Spirit Gathering Pills?"

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