Afterward, Shen Xuan examined the intelligence reports on Daoist Qing Yuan, the Zheng Clan Ancestor, and the Zheng Patriarch.

Valued at five thousand pieces of spirit stones, it detailed the realm cultivation, main cultivation techniques, commonly used magical treasures, and the familial and friendly ties of the three individuals.

It even vaguely mentioned their opposing forces, personnel, grievances, and more.

Shen Xuan carefully read through the intelligence content.

"Daoist Qing Yuan, Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment, Water Cultivator, commonly used magical treasure is the Cyan Nether Sword, conceals a Shadow Sword, Water Repelling Technique, Water Spirit Gathering Technique achieved Great Success..."

"Zheng Clan Ancestor, Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment, Water Cultivator, commonly used magical treasure is the Ice Soul Sword, also possesses the Sea Purification Bottle, Water Control Technique achieved Great Success..."

"Zheng Patriarch, Early Stage of Foundation Establishment, Water Cultivator, commonly used magical treasure is the Water-Splitting Saber, also possesses a Water Shield, Water Repelling Technique achieved Great Success..."

It's indeed an immense power spanning several countries.

The Celestial Fragrance Pavilion knows Daoist Qing Yuan, the Zheng Clan Ancestor, and the Zheng Patriarch thoroughly.

Shen Xuan watched for a while, memorizing the intelligence data by heart.

An hour later, all the content in the four intelligence jade scrolls automatically vanished.

"I only wish for peaceful cultivation, I do not wish to become your enemy!"

"But if you regard me as prey, don't blame me for being ruthless."

A trace of determination flashed across Shen Xuan's face.

At his current cultivation speed, it would only take three years to break through to Qi Cultivation Perfection.

Then, he would venture alone to the East Sea, searching for Tier Two sea demons worth slaying to obtain a demon core.

Currently, the most important task is to first acquire the Foundation Establishment Chapters of the Condensed Water and Sharpness Technique and the Water Spirit Gathering Technique.

Several days later.

In front of Luoying Market.

Shen Xuan, disguised as an old Taoist at Qi Cultivation Perfection, walked alone into the market.

After cultivating the Concealing Breath Technique to Great Success, one can not only withdraw their aura but also enhance their emitted aura.

Unlike the bustling Yunyuan Immortal City, Luoying Market was extremely deserted, with only three thousand cultivators residing there permanently.

The Wanfa Pavilion, despite its grand reputation, was actually just a tiny shop of a dozen square meters.

When Shen Xuan entered, it was deserted.

A few spirit pills, talismans, array flags, and magical artifacts were scattered across the counter—common goods only suitable for Early Stage of Qi Cultivation.

The whole shop exuded a thick air of decline.

An old cultivator with white hair and beard lay in a rocking chair, eyes closed, sleeping.

Shen Xuan approached the old cultivator and respectfully saluted.

"Senior, Zhang greets you."

When entering the city, Shen Xuan registered under the alias Zhang Jiande.

The white-haired old cultivator stopped rocking the chair and slowly stood up.

"Tsk, tsk, a Water Cultivator, essence of spiritual power, but unfortunately aged, delayed in progression!"

"Senior, Zhang is here to buy a water technique scripture."

Shen Xuan subtly took out two pieces of middle grade spirit stones and placed them on the counter.

"I came in a hurry without preparation. A small token, please have some tea, Senior."

The white-haired old cultivator waved his long sleeve, and the two pieces of middle grade spirit stones disappeared without a trace.

"Follow me!"

Shen Xuan followed the white-haired cultivator into the backyard.

They stopped in front of a shabby little house.

"Daoist friend, you've come to the right place if you want to buy water technique scriptures! Let me put it bluntly up front. I assure you that the water technique scriptures I sell are authentic."

"Once you leave this door, though, I hold no accountability."

"And I only accept spirit stones."

Shen Xuan nodded: "No problem."

"Tell me, which water technique scripture do you need?"

"The Foundation Establishment Chapters of the Condensed Water and Sharpness Technique and the Water Spirit Gathering Technique."

The white-haired cultivator's eyes gleamed with a sharp light, and he scrutinized Shen Xuan repeatedly.

"Very well. At last, someone wants to purchase these two water technique scriptures."

"I take a liking to you. Twenty thousand pieces of spirit stones!"

At the moment the price was mentioned, Shen Xuan involuntarily hesitated.

Such a price, truly expensive!

A hundredfold increase from the Qi Cultivation Chapter!

"Too expensive? If so, you don't have to buy it."

Seeing Shen Xuan still hesitating, the white-haired cultivator muttered to himself, as if in a soliloquy.

"These two water techniques require three thousand sect contribution points in the Bishui Sect."

"Converted into spirit stones, it's ten thousand pieces!"

"Considering the risk I'm taking, offering it for twenty thousand spirit stones is a bargain for you!"

Upon hearing this,

Shen Xuan realized that indeed these two water techniques were well worth the price.

Especially for someone of his status.

This was the only way to acquire them, with no alternatives.

"Even if I can't practice now, I will eventually find use for them."

"Studying and comprehending them early might even accelerate the cultivation speed of the two water techniques."

Upon this consideration.

Shen Xuan quickly replied: "Twenty thousand spirit stones, can do!"

Suppressing the excitement in his heart, Shen Xuan counted out twenty thousand spirit stones.

For Shen Xuan,

quickly enhancing his power was the most crucial issue.

Spirit stones gone could be earned again.

Moreover, he had just noticed,

there was a deep well in the backyard with a water source.

If things were to turn hostile, he would not fear this old cultivator with white hair.

Through his Insight Technique, although this old cultivator was a Foundation Establishment Cultivator,

his vitality was waning, and his spiritual power was turbid, evidently having been severely injured and not yet recovered.

"I want to inspect the technique first!"

Moments later, the cultivator emerged with two spell jade scrolls.

Shen Xuan accepted them, briefly scanned them with his Divine Sense.

He carefully placed them in his bosom.

He placed twenty thousand spirit stones into the storage pouch and tossed it to the white-haired cultivator.

With Divine Sense, the white-haired cultivator inspected the pouch and nodded.

His gaze turned piercing as he looked at Shen Xuan.

"Friend, I see that your aptitude is extraordinary, and your Daoist techniques are deep. Do you need a more profound water technique?"

The white-haired old cultivator slowly ended his spell.

"You also have to swear an oath to the Heavenly Dao that after mastering this technique, you will help me with one thing!"

Heaving a soft sigh, the white-haired cultivator pinched a spell.

Instantly, water surged from the well.

With a swishing sound of water, it condensed into a formidable flying sword radiating with a heavy, chilling aura.

Shen Xuan held his breath.

A profound sense of fear overwhelmed his consciousness.

His eyes gleamed brilliantly.

Such a powerful water attack technique!

The attack power of the Immortal-Slaying Water Qi Technique exceeded his imagination!

And this was executed by the old white-haired cultivator, who had failing vital energy and turbid spiritual power from an unrecovered serious injury.

"I will sell it to you for two thousand spirit stones at a loss!"

The old white-haired cultivator slowly collected his power.

"And you must swear an oath to the Heavenly Dao that, after mastering this technique, you will help me with one task."

Shen Xuan looked at the white-haired cultivator.

Hesitating in his heart for a while.

"Senior, how can I know if this technique is genuine?"

The white-haired cultivator sighed softly.

He formed a spell with his hands.

Water suddenly gushed out from the well.

Splashing water sounds, coalescing into a chilling sharp flying sword.

Shen Xuan's breath was halted.

An indescribable depth of fear thunders through his consciousness.

On top of the flying sword, heavy Water Spirit True Qi emanated.

The Sword Light flickered by in a flash, slashing.

Mind and spirit were instantly captured by it.

Shen Xuan's eyes brightened.

Such a powerful water attack technique!

The attack power of the Immortal-Slaying Water Qi Technique was truly beyond his imagination!

And this was displayed by an old cultivator with waning vital energy.

Shen Xuan's eyes gleamed with a sharp light.

"Friend, thirty thousand spirit stones, I'm selling it at a loss!"

With a slow gesture, the white-haired cultivator withdrew his power.

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