"These words are naturally true. If you don't believe it, my friend, you can check it yourself!" With a wave of his hand, a puppet beast in the shape of a giant ape, standing two stories tall, appeared in the room.

Zhou Xun walked over and carefully examined it.

Although he wasn't a formal Puppet Master, he had studied the Puppet Masters' inheritance for a time, so he had a sharp eye.

"It's indeed a Quasi-Third Tier Puppet!"

Zhou Xun clicked his tongue in wonder!

Looking at the materials used on the puppet beast, every single one was Tier-Three or above Spiritual Material, and there was even a Tier-Three present.

This puppet, just in material costs, is probably worth over a hundred thousand Spirit Stones.

Even surpassing the usual Low-Grade Magical Treasure.

It's no wonder its combat power is equal to that of a Fake Pill Cultivator's Quasi-Third Tier Puppet.

If I could obtain this item, combined with the Heaven-Escaping Talisman I've been nurturing, I wouldn't shy away from directly confronting a Fake Pill Cultivator!

Suppressing his inner excitement, Zhou Xun nodded.

"I am very satisfied with this item, Lii Mou!"

"But the Wood Element Ginseng can only be refined into three Quasi-Third Tier Life-Extending Pills at most. For those in urgent need, a hundred thousand Spirit Stones per pill should be acceptable to many fellow Cultivators!"

"If you add those two Tier Two Top-Grade Puppets and four Tier Two Middle-Grade Puppets, Lii Mou will let you have the Wood Element Ginseng, my friend!"

"It's a deal then!" Elder Hu nodded and agreed without hesitation.

The current goal was all about obtaining the Wood Element Ginseng.

If I can consume a Quasi-Third Tier Life-Extending Pill, I could live another hundred years, during which time I might find other Longevity Spiritual Objects.

Every Cultivator has two opportunities for longevity extension in their lifetime.

It's just a pity that the same tier of Life-Extending Pills can only be used once!

Seeing the elder agree, Zhou Xun was very pleased. This transaction, successfully exchanging for the Quasi-Third Tier Puppet, was of great significance.

He then took out the Jade Box containing the Wood Element Ginseng and handed it to Elder Hu.

The elder also handed the puppet to Zhou Xun.

The elder opened the box to inspect it carefully, revealing a look of satisfaction in his eyes.

"It's indeed the Wood Element Ginseng, this one's potency is abundant, a top-grade!"

So Zhou Xun also took the opportunity to say goodbye:

"Since the transaction is complete, Lii Mou will take his leave!"

He had gained a lot from this trip and knew it was time to make a timely escape!

The elder nodded upon hearing this and reminded him with one last piece of advice:

"By the way, it's best to drive that Quasi-Third Tier Puppet with High-Grade Spirit Stones. If it's Middle-Grade Spirit Stones, you'll need at least five, and it can only sustain the puppet for one attack!"

"Thank you for the information, Daoist Xie, Lii Mou bids farewell!"

Five hundred spirit stones per attack, the cost is truly not small, Zhou Xun sighed as he left the Yuelai Inn.

After leaving, Zhou Xun immediately left Fengyuan City without hesitation. As soon as he exited the city gate, he summoned the Cyan Light Shuttle, transforming into a cyan spirit light, and sped away.

Half a day later, Zhou Xun utilized the Divination Technique to carefully search over his entire body.

That Elder Hu kept his word and did not leave any hidden marks on him.

Nevertheless, Zhou Xun still used the Thousand Illusion Mask to alter his appearance, changing directions several times.

Not until he entered Xui Country did he fly towards Wangchuan Lake.

...

Returning to the Wangchuan Lake Daoist Field, Zhou Xun had been gone for over four months.

Seeing Zhou Xun return, Song Yiqing was exceptionally happy.

"Husband looks to be in high spirits, it seems this trip was fruitful!" Song Yiqing said with a smile.

At this moment, she was dressed in a white skirt, revealing smooth skin, her bright eyes charming, her cheeks flushed, and showing a sliver of alabaster ankle.

This attire was much bolder than before.

Zhou Xun naturally understood her intention and laughed heartily.

He picked up her delicate body in his arms and strode towards the bedroom.

They spent a sleepless night.

The next day, Zhou Xun was refreshed as he checked on the Red Fire Simurgh.

However, Song Yiqing looked rather forlorn.

She had always wanted to have a child to solidify her position.

The last letter from Lin Xueying gave her a strong sense of crisis, and she really didn't have much confidence in making a breakthrough into Foundation Establishment herself.

However, Zhou Xun would not give her the opportunity, closing off the gates firmly, leaking not a trace of essence.

At the cliffside, Zhou Xun waved his hand, and the Red Fire Simurgh flew to his side, nuzzling his clothes with great affection.

In the months since they last parted, its aura had increased significantly.

It truly lived up to being a spirit beast closest to the Earth-Grade bloodline, growing at a rapid pace.

When it reaches Tier One High-Grade, it can be used for riding.

Though slightly slower, it saves the trouble of traveling on foot, offering far more comfort.

Returning to the Cultivation Room, Zhou Xun took out his newly acquired puppets.

He spent several days refining them, marking them with a Divine Sense Mark.

With these puppets, along with his Quasi-Third Tier Array, even a Fake Pill Cultivator attack would be thwarted.

Aside from the elusive few True Pill Cultivators, no one in Xui Country could pose a threat to him.

Once I finish nurturing the Heaven-Escaping Talisman, fear of capture would be non-existent, apart from the Grand Elder of the Cloud Light Sect.

"Yiqing, please send out these letters!"

Zhou Xun tested the puppets again, confirming what Elder Hu had said.

The Quasi-Third Tier Giant Ape Puppet Beast was indeed a major consumer of spirit stones; five Middle-Grade Spirit Stones only sufficed for a single strike.

Those Tier Two Top-Grade Puppets were also costly, with one Middle-Grade Spirit Stone allowing only two shots.

The slots on them could only hold five spirit stones, supporting merely ten strikes before replacement was needed.

These letters, he sent to Old Daoist Chuyun, Patriarch Song of the Song Family, and Patriarch Lin of the Lin Family.

He hoped, through their networks, to gather one or two High-Grade Spirit Stones.

Otherwise, his Quasi-Third Tier Puppet couldn't unleash its true power.

After all, it was not feasible to change spirit stones for every single puppet attack during combat.

Time flew by, and another year passed.

This year, Zhou Xun turned forty-five, having successfully exchanged four Tier Two Top-Grade Spirit Medicines in Fengyuan City before.

As a result, Zhou Xun's Spirit Root Sensitivity increased once more, reaching fifty-six points.

Therefore, it surpassed average sensitivity levels.

On this day, Zhou Xun was in the Cultivation Room studying arrays when his three disciples came together to visit him.

"Senior Brother, this is such a beautiful place!" said Wang Erniu's youngest son, Wang Shun, who had grown into a fine young man over the years.

"Indeed, Master is truly the one and only Alchemy Master in White Cloud Immortal City," said Zhou Jingsong with complete admiration in his eyes.

Shi Wanying, however, had no mind to appreciate such scenery; instead, she looked on with a complex mix of respect and awe towards her master.

"Rest assured, Master will agree," comforted Zhou Jingsong.

"That's right, Senior Sister, I'll put in a good word for you too!" added Wang Shun.

Under the guidance of Song Yiqing, the three of them soon met Zhou Xun, whom they hadn't seen in years.

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