Longevity: My Talents Are a Bit Abundant

Chapter 679 - 633: Ziyun Spirit Awakening

This time, Shen Xuan found the Purple Yunting Tree King and took out the Yin Sha Sect’s secret technique, "Primordial Lifespan Affliction."

This was obtained from a trade with the Ancient Demon Sovereign.

It was merely a branded copy, almost useless to Shen Xuan.

The "Primordial Lifespan Affliction" is based on the lifespan of the cultivator, invisible and colorless, with extremely strong offensive power.

It can ignore most spiritual artifacts and technique defenses, directly draining the opponent’s lifespan.

However, the "Primordial Lifespan Affliction" has two limitations.

First, practicing this technique will first deplete one’s own lifespan.

Second, it cannot be used on cultivators more than one realm higher than oneself.

After weighing these factors, Shen Xuan could only abandon it and chose another lifespan secret technique called "Piranha Flower."

However, when he bought this branded copy of "Primordial Lifespan Affliction," he already had a plan for its sale.

Precisely to the wealthy Purple Yunting Tree King in front of him.

The Purple Yunting Tree King, with Purple Yunting Immortal City as its foundation, trades extensively with Starlight Island, amassing wealth and becoming increasingly prosperous.

As a newly crowned demon king of the Wilderness, capable of establishing dominion and gathering demon races within its territory, Shen Xuan had a part to play in its success.

The tax revenue from Purple Yunting Immortal City has made the Purple Yunting Tree King increasingly wealthy.

"Shen Xuan, this technique indeed suits me. What do you want? Just say it directly."

The Purple Yunting Tree King said calmly.

It is a grass and wood demon, having a very long lifespan.

The "Primordial Lifespan Affliction" suits its characteristics perfectly.

When it comes to lifespan, even the combined lifespan of the seven other great demon kings in the Wilderness doesn’t compare to it.

"Tree King senior, you have a discerning eye. How about this, just give whatever you see fit. With your current status, would you still take advantage of I?"

The two of them have known each other for many years.

The Purple Yunting Tree King certainly wouldn’t treat Shen Xuan poorly.

"Shen Xuan, just tell me, what do you need?"

Shen Xuan was straightforward.

"I want to awaken the intelligence of that Purple Yunting Tree on Starlight Island. Does Tree King senior have a way?"

As soon as he said this, Shen Xuan felt the air around him freeze.

The elder form of the Purple Yunting Tree King shot out a sharp glance, staring intently at Shen Xuan.

After a long silence.

The Purple Yunting Tree King asked, "After awakening its intelligence, what will you do with it?"

Shen Xuan calmly replied, "I will teach it Dao and doctrines, acting as both a teacher and a friend, letting it develop freely."

"No restraints?"

"Restrain it for what?"

Shen Xuan looked puzzled.

The Purple Yunting Tree King solemnly asked, "No signing a divine soul contract, making it a servant?"

"How could that be!"

Shen Xuan defended himself fiercely, "I am not that kind of person! In my life, I’ve never enslaved others. Divine soul contracts have never existed for me."

Upon hearing this, the spiritual pressure of the Purple Yunting Tree King gradually dissipated.

"Awakening its intelligence might not necessarily be a good thing for it."

"Just ’might not’. But it might not be a bad thing either."

The Purple Yunting Tree King gazed at Shen Xuan and softly asked, "Tell me, what exactly are you planning?"

"Tree King senior, I’ll be honest. After the Purple Yunting Tree awakens its intelligence, I will preach, teach, and help it cultivate. When I’m not on Starlight Island, I hope it can shelter and protect the island."

"I see!"

The Purple Yunting Tree King nodded slightly.

"It’s not impossible. However, Shen Xuan, for us grass and wood demons, awakening intelligence is not an easy task. Even if I grant you some Purple Yunting Spiritual Liquid, without fortune and opportunity, it will still be very difficult to awaken its intelligence."

"Rest assured, Tree King senior. Man proposes, heaven disposes. Whether it succeeds or fails, I’ve done my best. It would fulfill a wish."

Shen Xuan explained with a smile.

He thought to himself, you’re also a grass and wood demon who awakened intelligence and even transformed into a demon cultivator.

"I also prepared this item."

Shen Xuan had come prepared and took out the Seven Heart Bodhi.

This is an extremely rare treasure for awakening intelligence and enlightenment.

Even a Tier Three Top Grade Flaming Firebird covets it.

Shen Xuan himself was reluctant to use it.

The Purple Yunting Tree King gazed at the Seven Heart Bodhi, a flash of brilliance in its eyes.

"Is this the Seven Heart Bodhi? You have some skill to have collected such a treasure for awakening intelligence."

Shen Xuan smiled without a word.

Finally, the Purple Yunting Tree King sighed deeply.

The Purple Yunting Tree’s spiritual light suddenly radiated, its branches condensing droplets of Purple Yunting Spiritual Liquid, flying into a jade bottle.

"Shen Xuan, remember what you said."

The jade bottle flew in front of Shen Xuan.

The Purple Yunting Tree King looked straight at him.

"Don’t worry. Tree King senior knows my character."

Shen Xuan accepted the jade bottle without any psychological burden.

"What else do you need? Just tell me all at once."

"Some Emperor’s Liquid as well."

For high-tier demon races, Emperor’s Liquid is more universal than Spirit Stones.

"You really are straightforward!"

The Purple Yunting Tree King scolded.

Yet still produced another jade bottle.

"Only one bottle?"

Shen Xuan’s voice had a hint of disappointment.

"It’s a big bottle! It contains a thousand drops of Emperor’s Liquid!"

The Purple Yunting Tree King shouted angrily.

Shen Xuan was taken aback and hurriedly stored the Emperor’s Liquid.

He then respectfully handed over the "Primordial Lifespan Affliction" branded jade scroll with both hands.

The Purple Yunting Tree King rolled up its sleeve, collecting the cultivation technique jade scroll.

"Shen Xuan, why do I always feel like I’m at a disadvantage every time I trade with you?"

"It’s an illusion! Just an illusion!"

Shen Xuan explained.

"Us human race cultivators feel the same way. After any trade, there’s always a feeling of loss. Actually, it’s just the desire to raise prices and sell for more."

"Really?"

"Really!"

Shen Xuan replied firmly.

"Forget it. I’m not good at trading. However, this Demon Sect’s secret technique is indeed useful to me."

"It must be useful, greatly useful."

Shen Xuan remained unfazed, his tone firm.

"Tree King senior, after you cultivate it for a while, you’ll come to appreciate it."

Shen Xuan had not cultivated the "Primordial Lifespan Affliction."

But the "Piranha Flower" he was cultivating at the time worked in a similar manner.

"Alright. Shen Xuan, no matter what, be kind to that Purple Yunting Tree on your island."