Longevity: My Talents Are a Bit Abundant

Chapter 747 - 650: Iron-Toothed Thunder Shark

Within the inner layer of Red Mist Peak’s Cave Mansion, light and shadow fluctuated.

Shen Xuan slowed down the scene of last night’s battle at the desolate temple, replaying it on the ice mirror.

Every move, every style, every subtle fluctuation of Spiritual Power was clearly presented before Yang Huofeng’s eyes.

"It seemed like slicing vegetables, thunderous and as swift as lightning. However, your timing wasn’t good, and it was unnecessary to activate the premium Fire Dragon Talisman."

Shen Xuan analyzed each detail of Elder Mo attempting to escape by carriage, Liu Yiyi deploying the Illusory Immortal Cloth, and Elder Mo trying to use Yang Yunfan as a hostage, pointing out Yang Huofeng’s impatience and oversights in her response.

The explanation was clear and aimed directly at the critical points.

Yang Huofeng listened intently and was sincerely convinced.

She originally thought that defeating three enemies in one battle was a near-perfect performance.

Only after her mentor’s guidance did she realize there were numerous flaws.

It’s just that Elder Mo and the others were too weak.

If they were slightly stronger, she would have found it difficult to wrap up.

Fortunately, the power of Red Cloud Primal Fire was unmatched, combined with the opponent’s panic, allowing her to succeed quickly.

"Master, disciple realizes her mistakes."

Yang Huofeng blushed slightly: "At the time, when my father was in danger, disciple was thinking of a quick victory and acted a bit impulsively."

"Hmm."

Shen Xuan nodded slightly: "Remember, in all critical matters, keep calm. The more life-threatening the situation, the more crucial it is to analyze calmly and act after planning thoroughly."

He looked at Yang Huofeng, speaking with earnestness: "In the future, develop the habit of reviewing battles afterwards, pondering gains and losses carefully. Only then can each combat experience become a cornerstone of your battle strength."

"Yes. Disciple will remember master’s teachings deeply."

Yang Huofeng solemnly acknowledged, considering her master’s words as a creed in her heart.

Subsequently, Shen Xuan played the battle footage again completely, and Yang Huofeng humbly asked for advice, repeatedly scrutinizing each detail, while Shen Xuan patiently answered.

After a round of review, Yang Huofeng felt she had gained immensely.

The light and shadows dissipated, and the cave mansion returned to silence.

Yang Huofeng moved her lips, wanting to speak but hesitating.

Shen Xuan glanced at her: "Want to know who was behind the scenes?"

Yang Huofeng nodded heavily, hatred flashing in her eyes: "Master sees clearly. Disciple wants to know who is so vicious to harm my father."

Shen Xuan pointed with his hand.

The scene in the ice mirror changed.

What appeared was the perspective of a Shadow-devouring Demon Insect.

Silently tailing a shadow fast as a specter, resembling a monkey, across barren mountains and wilderness, finally arriving at a desolate open field.

In the open field, a masked cultivator shrouded in a black robe had long been waiting there.

He stood more than ten zhang away from the monkey-shaped shadow.

Clearly, they were mutually vigilant.

"Boss, Elder Mo and the others failed."

The monkey-shaped shadow’s voice was strange, mechanical-like.

"They were caught up by that Yang Huofeng and all three were wiped out."

"How could it be?"

The masked cultivator’s body shook, and his voice carried shock.

"Elder Mo and the others are experienced, how could they fail?"

"I don’t know."

The shadow replied: "I suspect, Yang Yunfan already had a secret tracking mark on him. Once he left Flame Island, Yang Huofeng knew."

"Yang Huofeng has been in Foundation Establishment for just a year, how could she have such means? Unless..."

The masked cultivator’s tone was suspicious.

"Unless what?"

The masked cultivator did not answer, his gaze under the mask sharp as a knife, staring at the shadow: "Are you sure you weren’t tracked?"

"Hehe, boss relax."

The shadow let out a strange laugh: "Under the Inner Alchemy Realm, no one can track me. Otherwise, I wouldn’t be doing this job."

The masked cultivator sighed in relief, pondering: "What happened to Elder Mo and the others?"

"What can happen? In a few breaths, that little girl wiped them clean. Tsk tsk, as expected of the Fire Cloud Sect genius, that Red Cloud Primal Fire is really formidable, burning anything it touches, hard to extinguish."

The shadow’s tone carried a trace of trepidation.

"Useless! A bunch of useless!"

The masked cultivator cursed softly: "Though this matter failed, it wasn’t your fault. According to the rules, three-tenths of the reward is yours." He said, tossing a Spirit Stone Bag over.

The shadow accepted it, probing it with Divine Sense then putting it away: "Boss is straightforward. This matter is over, until we meet again."

"Hold on!"

The masked cultivator suddenly called him: "If I’m willing to pay double, can you bring that Yang Yunfan out again?"

"Impossible!"

The shadow replied resolutely.

"Yang Yunfan is nothing to worry about, but that Yang Huofeng is too terrifying. No amount of money is useful, unless you can eliminate her or erase the mark on Yang Yunfan."

"Forget it, goodbye."

The masked cultivator turned into a red escape light, quickly disappearing into the horizon.

The shadow did not leave immediately but waited silently in place.

About an incense’s worth of time later, another monkey-shaped shadow, almost identical, flew from a distance and quickly approached the previous shadow.

As it turned out, the shadow was actually a skillfully crafted monkey-shaped Puppet Beast.

The true backstage accomplice never truly showed up all along.

The scene gradually dissipated at this point.

Yang Huofeng was deeply shocked by what she saw.

"Master, that masked man..."

Yang Huofeng asked urgently.

The masked cultivator’s Escape Light was clearly Fire Attribute.

"You’re not mistaken, he’s from your Fire Cloud Sect."

Shen Xuan waved his hand: "I know this person’s identity. You pretend not to know, and cultivate well. In the Cultivation Realm, strength is respected. Being powerful enough yourself is the true path."

Yang Huofeng took a deep breath, suppressing the surging anger in her heart, and respectfully replied: "Yes, disciple understands."

...

When Yang Huofeng left, she looked displeased.

She finally experienced the sinister nature of the human heart.

The real mastermind was her own sect senior brother.

Moreover, his Realm Cultivation was not weak.

Her master told her not to investigate this person’s identity.

Just to cultivate earnestly in peace.