Water Control Talent (Request Follow Reading)

In the days that followed, Shen Xuan seemed to have forgotten all about the matter of taking a wife.

When Shopkeeper Ding reminded him a few times while he was selling talismans and purchasing talisman-crafting materials at the shop, Shen Xuan remained completely oblivious.

"This Shen Xuan really doesn't want to marry anymore!"

Shopkeeper Ding sighed inwardly, repeatedly lamenting the pity of it.

He was well aware of the improvement in Shen Xuan's [Water Control Talisman] skill.

At this rate, it wouldn't be long before he reached a thirty percent talisman completion rate and became a Mid-grade Talisman Master.

And a Mid-grade Talisman Master at that.

With gradual refinement, relying solely on the [Water Control Talisman] skill, he could earn three hundred spirit stones a year.

In any Foundation Establishment Cultivation Family, he could secure an offering elder position.

If Shen Xuan weren't a bit older, he would have wanted to marry off his granddaughter with a Low-grade Spiritual Root to him.

"The family elders are too slow! If they had acted when he first broke through to Mid Qi Refining Stage, he might still have accepted a Ding Family female cultivator with an Inferior Spirit Root."

"Now, Shen Xuan is already on the path to becoming a Mid-grade Talisman Master, and his ambitions have grown."

Shopkeeper Ding thought that Shen Xuan's polite refusal of his proposal was a matter of waiting for a better offer, hoping to find a more suitable Dao Companion.

For a Mid-grade Talisman Master, just past the Age of Sixty was hardly a problem.

As long as he could steadily earn spirit stones, finding a young female cultivator with a Low-grade Spiritual Root would be easy.

"At least his talismans are sold in my shop, and his materials are purchased here too. That way, he still contributes something to the Ding Family."

Shen Xuan had no choice in this matter either.

His schedule was packed full, and he didn't want to waste time and energy just to earn a few more spirit stones.

As his transactions with Zhao Chunsheng increased, the two gradually grew familiar and established a certain degree of trust.

Hearing that Zhao Chunsheng enjoyed drinking some spirit wine, Shen Xuan specially bought a pot of Pear Blossom Drunk.

A Tier 1 Low-grade spirit wine, two spirit stones per pot.

Zhao Chunsheng once again delivered Green Feather Fish.

After paying the spirit stones, Shen Xuan invited him to stay for a simple meal.

Zhao Chunsheng gladly agreed.

Shen Xuan accompanied Zhao Chunsheng in drinking, using tea in place of wine.

One pot of spirit wine didn't last long before it was all in Zhao Chunsheng's belly.

Slightly tipsy, he started chatting with Shen Xuan.

It turned out that after Zhao Chunsheng broke through to Qi Refining Level 7, he began paving the path for his two sons.

He was quite fortunate—both sons had spiritual roots, and Mid-grade Spirit Roots at that.

His eldest son had a talent for alchemy and was studying under a High-grade Alchemist.

His second son liked artifact refining and was an apprentice at a High-grade Artifact Master's shop.

Both sons required a large tuition payment every year.

They were still far from finishing their apprenticeships!

All these years, he and his wife had relied entirely on hunting monster beasts to support the family.

Considering his wife and children, he didn't dare go to dangerous places, so his hunting income was very average.

Life was tight.

That was why, even after his breakthrough, he hadn't moved away but continued living on the outskirts of the market.

Shen Xuan's speculation was confirmed.

Zhao Chunsheng was indeed desperately short of spirit stones.

The reason was his two sons' tuition.

This also made Shen Xuan sigh deeply.

How pitiful are the hearts of parents everywhere!

However, it also strengthened his resolve to have no children for the time being.

The Cultivation World was treacherous, full of hidden dangers, and survival was harsh.

With his current cultivation realm of Qi Refining Level 4, he was walking on thin ice, not yet having found solid footing.

Why bring children into this world, only to harm both them and himself?

One year later.

In the training room.

After the Mysterious Jade Talisman withdrew its golden light, Shen Xuan slowly opened his eyes.

[Talent: Water Control Initiate (2/100)]

[Water Control Talisman: Proficient (24/200)]

[Dao Resonance: 268]

His mind felt as if it had been thoroughly rinsed by clear water.

In an instant.

He perceived the Water Spiritual Qi in the training room with far greater clarity.

His affinity had clearly improved.

His divine sense stirred slightly.

A sudden explosion rang out in his head!

In that moment, he felt as if he were immersed in an endless ocean.

His body was like a massive Green Feather Fish, darting through the vast sea like lightning.

He could easily control the movement of every drop of seawater.

It seemed that with just a faint thought, he could command the power of water currents, steering the great rivers and seas, overturning them with ease.

Time seemed to freeze.

An instant.

Or perhaps an eternity.

Shen Xuan's consciousness drifted within a stream of Dao Charm, his body transforming into a Green Feather Fish several zhang long, appearing and disappearing in the great river as he sped through the water.

The resistance of the water was so negligible to him it was almost nonexistent.

Insights kept rising in Shen Xuan's heart.

So this was the Water Control Talent of the Green Feather Fish?

Truly, a born master of water control!

Shen Xuan was overjoyed.

Qinglong Bay Market was built along the banks of the Longze River.

The Longze River stretched for ten thousand miles, connecting to the East Sea, nourishing the vast land and sustaining billions of living beings.

Within the river were countless spirit fish, monster beasts, spirit plants, spirit mines, and more—too numerous to count.

Aquatic spiritual items were extremely difficult to obtain.

Humans, after all, were not as adept at water laws as the monster beasts of the deep, and the pressure of the depths made it arduous for Human Cultivators to advance.

Shen Xuan knew that, as a human, this Water Control divine ability was far from being as effortless as that of the Green Feather Fish.

Still, he was more than satisfied.

His affinity for Water Spiritual Qi had greatly increased, making it easier to cultivate water laws.

With a mere thought, he could command the power of nearby water currents for his use.

"No wonder it's the fastest spirit fish in the Longze River. Even at just the Initiate level, it can greatly enhance one's strength in water. Cultivate it to a higher level, and in places rich with Water Spiritual Qi, it's like adding wings to a tiger—spiritual power flows endlessly like the sea, and combat strength surges several times over."

"This is the Water Control Talent!"

To gain such ability at just the Initiate level—what would happen after upgrading to Proficient and Mastered?

Could he truly command the great rivers and seas, overturning them at will?

Shen Xuan focused his gaze on the mysterious talisman.

[Spirit Root: Water 12/100]

A full two points increase!

Logically, after breaking through the Low-grade Spiritual Root, further improvements would only become more difficult.

The Green Feather Fish's Water Control Talent had added two points to his Spirit Root Aptitude in one go!

He only needed to replicate it four times to raise his Water Spirit Root to 20 points, advancing to the Mid-grade Spirit Root!

A Mid-grade Spirit Root was a qualification that could strike at Foundation Establishment!

Shen Xuan's heart surged with excitement.

"Calm down! Steady!"

Shen Xuan stood up and paced back and forth in the training room a dozen times, gradually settling himself.

"By the way, there's still the Dao Charm!"

He sat back down cross-legged.

Shen Xuan's divine sense pointed at the row of ancient, golden, compact characters for Water Control Talent.

"Add points!"

The Dao Charm Points slowly decreased.

With that, the proficiency of his Water Control Talent began to increase.

Shen Xuan burned his bridges and used all 268 points of Dao Rhyme at once.

[Talent: Water Control — Proficient (82/200)]

At the Beginner Stage, one point of Dao Rhyme increased one point of proficiency.

Now at the Proficient Stage, the Dao Rhyme consumed had doubled.

Shen Xuan slowly opened his eyes, and many insights into water control flooded his mind.

This time, it was as if he had transformed into a Green Feather Fish, hunting and living in the great river for centuries, accumulating countless water control techniques.

Not only that.

[Water Control Talisman: Mastery (12/400)]

The Water Control Talent had directly elevated his [Water Control Talisman] skill to the Mastery Stage!

In the past two months, he had already crossed the threshold and advanced to a Mid-grade Talisman Master.

Now, with his [Water Control Talisman] skill soaring, his ability to Earn Spirit Stones had greatly improved!

[Cloud Rain Technique: Proficient (28/200)]

[Water Shield Technique: Mastery (16/400)]

[Water Blade Technique: Mastery (12/400)]

These were the only three Water Attribute Spell Techniques he knew.

[Cloud Rain Technique] was a basic technique for Spirit Planters.

It was the first technique Shen Xuan learned after arriving at Qinglong Bay Market.

When he heard that most Spirit Planters lived in hardship, he Gave up.

The Spirit Planter who taught him worked from dawn to dusk, and after deducting land rent, the Spirit Rice he harvested was barely enough to pay rent and feed himself.

He had no energy or time for cultivation.

[Water Shield Technique] and [Water Blade Technique] were used for combat. They were originally at the Proficient Stage, yet they had automatically advanced to the Mastery Stage.

"So, the Water Control Talent can improve the proficiency of all Water Laws!"

Shen Xuan could hardly contain the joy in his heart.

With so many gains tonight, it was worth celebrating!

He got up and walked into the bedroom.

Ding Yuyao was sleeping soundly.

Suddenly, she was bound by a tremendous force.

Then came a shaking of the earth and a turning of the heavens upside down!

Afterward.

Ding Yuyao asked in confusion, "Husband, what's wrong?"

"Nothing! I've just been a bit hot-tempered lately."

"Husband is so bad!"

"This is bad? The little vixens at Tianxiang Pavilion are the real bad ones!"

"Don't you dare go!"

Shen Xuan had A face full of mischief.

"Then it depends on Yaoyao's performance!"

"Fine! Let my husband witness This concubine's true strength!"