For a battle, a quarter of an hour is already very long.

In the clash of experts, life and death only take an instant.

Next, Shen Xuan's task is to stack [Overturning Rivers and Seas] with other talents, greatly increasing the power of his Water Technique.

Not Great Success, but better than Great Success!

When lacking cultivation realm, talents make up the difference!

"I don't believe I can't beat you, an old bastard with only [Water Repelling Technique] and [Water Spirit Gathering Essence Technique] in Water Technique Great Success!"

Shen Xuan thought to himself, deep in contemplation.

He lifted his eyes and saw Zhu Yingying's stiff smile.

"Finished practicing?"

"Once finished, we'll head back!"

Zhu Yingying seemed to awake from a dream.

"No, I still want to practice more!"

"Brother-in-law, please teach me!"

She blushed and whispered, "Once we're back, I will serve you well, guaranteeing you'll be satisfied!"

Shen Xuan chuckled silently.

How did their relationship turn into this?

It feels like a transaction.

He stood behind Zhu Yingying.

His palm gently pressed against her back.

"Calm as the sea, the heart follows intention. Condensed Water and Sharpness, Water Spirit Gathering Essence!"

Under Shen Xuan's guidance, the spiritual power within Zhu Yingying rapidly circulated.

Thread by thread, the spiritual power quickly gathered, condensing four Cold Ice Divine Dragons on the Water-Splitting Mount Emei Needle, verdant and substantial.

The Cold Ice Divine Dragons glared fiercely.

"Go!"

Zhu Yingying's body suddenly trembled.

The four Cold Ice Divine Dragons rushed out, flew to the sea surface, and exploded instantaneously, raising waves.

...

During the days Shen Xuan took Zhu Yingying to cultivate together.

The Huang Family on Silver Hook Island and Zheng Family on Mingyang Island ignited True Flame.

The two clan ancestors were injured!

Family cultivators each died, numbering more than ten.

Among them were family elites, and it was a crippling blow.

The two families naturally bore enmity.

Only then did the Bishui Sect intervene.

Daoist Qing Yuan led a team, convening a tripartite meeting with the Huang Family, Zheng Family, and Tang Renhao among the loose cultivator representatives.

Tang Renhao and others were just there to take a sip of soup.

According to Bishui Sect's arbitration.

The Water Mansion Secret Realm was divided into two.

The Huang Family and Zheng Family each held half.

Loose cultivators could freely seek opportunities outside the Water Mansion Secret Realm.

No one was satisfied with this arrangement.

But they had to comply.

Shen Xuan laughed upon hearing it.

Indeed, the use of power tactics is the same everywhere.

Not solving the problem at once ensures continuous problem generation.

From then on, the Huang Family and Zheng Family had to rely more on the Bishui Sect.

"Actually, Bishui Sect hopes the Huang Family and Zheng Family bear enmity."

He sighed inwardly.

"Strength is the utmost!"

"Without adequate strength, seeking benefits is exceedingly difficult, played at others' mercy."

Heaven and earth are solitary swans, all beings are ants.

Shen Xuan became even more resolute in his pursuit of the Dao.

Only with strength can one roam freely in the Immortal Cultivation Realm!

A month later.

A notice was posted in Yunyuan Immortal City.

The Water Mansion Secret Realm was divided between the Huang Family and Zheng Family entirely.

Loose cultivators could seek opportunities outside the Secret Realm.

Each on their own merit, life and death disregarded.

Two months later.

News arrived.

Zheng Family's Foundation Establishment seed, Zheng Jinyi, succeeded in Foundation Establishment using spiritual objects acquired in the Water Mansion Secret Realm!

Three Foundation Establishments in one family!

Zheng Family on Mingyang Island gained great momentum!

That day, a special guest visited Shen Xuan at home.

"The Zheng Family's family style is unrighteous, their actions insidious. Shen Talisman Master, do be cautious!"

The short and stout Huang Family patriarch sipped Spirit Tea and spoke amicably.

An enemy's enemy is a friend.

Shen Xuan understood the Huang Family patriarch's intention.

Employing [Seeking Fortune and Avoiding Evil], he sensed no malice from the other.

"I have no dealings with the Zheng Family, the senior jokes."

Shen Xuan replied with a smile.

Using [Insight Technique], he discerned the Huang Family patriarch's damaged meridians have not fully healed.

It should be from the recent battle with the Zheng Family.

And the injuries were not light.

At least two to three years are needed for complete recovery.

In the eyes of others, the Huang Family patriarch seemed recovered, able to talk and laugh naturally.

If it weren't for the [Insight] talent, Shen Xuan wouldn't have noticed.

As a Foundation Establishment patriarch, he didn't recuperate but came to Shen Xuan to build relations.

The intention was clear.

"I heard Shen Talisman Master independently created the [Silver Hook Snake Poison Talisman]. Could you sell some to this old man?"

Shen Xuan pondered slightly.

"If it were others, certainly not."

"Since the esteemed senior himself visited, I have no choice but to allocate some of my life-saving Poison Talismans to the senior!"

Shen Xuan took out ten premium [Silver Hook Snake Poison Talismans].

"Three hundred Spirit Stones per piece."

The price is slightly steep.

The Huang Family patriarch immediately produced the Spirit Stones without a word.

"Then I must thank Shen Talisman Master. But this quantity…"

Shen Xuan shook his head slightly.

"Senior, it's not me holding back, I just lack the Silver Hook Sea Serpent Essence Blood to make Spirit Blood Cinnabar."

"Is that so? What if I can provide Silver Hook Sea Serpent Essence Blood?"

"It's simple. Mutually beneficial partnerships, I understand the rationale!"

"Very well! Shen Talisman Master has spoken!"

The Huang Family patriarch delightedly acquired the Tier Two Poison Talismans.

The premium [Silver Hook Snake Poison Talismans] each hold forty percent attack power of Tier Two Silver Hook Sea Serpents.

With enough numbers, even if the Zheng Family patriarch could withstand, his injuries would worsen.

"I heard Shen Talisman Master is acquiring Tier Two Sea Demon Essence Blood. This is the Essence Blood of a Great Foot Sea Spider, willing to sell to Shen Talisman Master for two thousand seven hundred Spirit Stones!"

The Huang Family patriarch was sincere and had done his homework beforehand.

The Great Foot Sea Spider, a Tier Two Sea Demon, lacks flesh, possessing numerous sharp long legs, resembling a spider on land with legs and mouth.

A Great Foot Sea Spider only has thirty pounds of Essence Blood.

"Alright!"

"As long as it is Tier Two Sea Demon Essence Blood, I am willing to acquire at a high price."

Shen Xuan said solemnly.

Regardless of whether there is talent worth stealing.

The enhancement to Spirit Root talent and accumulation of Dao Rhyme alone are worthwhile.

Seeing Shen Xuan accepting his goodwill.

The Huang Family patriarch also showed joy.

"Good! Then I wish us a successful collaboration!"

...

Sending off the Huang Family patriarch.

Shen Xuan entered the Practice Room.

Using the Mysterious Jade Talisman's golden light, he plundered the bloodline talents of the Great Foot Sea Spider.

[Stealable Talents: Death Foot Saber, Heartless and Lungless, Deep Sea Stealth]

All three talents were somewhat trivial.

After careful comparison, Shen Xuan finally plundered the [Deep Sea Stealth] talent.

This is a talent skill that can lower water pressure and allow stealth in deep sea.

Compared to [Death Foot Saber] and [Heartless and Lungless], [Deep Sea Stealth] is more useful.

Two months later, Shen Xuan successfully plundered the [Deep Sea Stealth] talent.

[Talent: Deep Sea Stealth Entry Level (2/100)]

[Spirit Root: Water 49/100]

Water Spirit Root talent increased by two points.

Just a line away from Upper Grade Spirit Root.

[Dao Rhyme: 1818]

Previously, in order to enhance the [Overturning Rivers and Seas] talent, the Dao Rhyme was lavishly used up.

Now, some has been accumulated again.

During those two months, news continuously arrived.

The Huang Family patriarch and Zheng Family patriarch clashed fiercely.

It was said that the Huang Family patriarch activated numerous Tier Two Poison Talismans at once, causing the poisoned Zheng Family patriarch to flee.

Because of Zheng Family's new Foundation Establishment cultivator, the previously downtrodden Huang Family cultivators gained high morale.

The Zheng Family patriarch, again poisoned and wounded, quickly shut his island, behaving meekly.

With three Foundation Establishments in one family.

The Zheng Family only needs to recuperate.

Once the Zheng Family patriarch's wounds are healed, and Zheng Family's new cultivator achieves Foundation Establishment Realm.

Three Foundation Establishments are enough to proudly stand across the East Sea islands.

The Huang Family seems to have the upper hand.

Without a third Foundation Establishment cultivator emerging.

They will eventually be suppressed by the Zheng Family.

In the ensuing days.

Shen Xuan continued cultivating, talisman making, and teaching Zhu Yingying Water Technique.

The Huang Family patriarch visited again.

This time, he brought over a hundred pounds of Silver Hook Sea Serpent Essence Blood.

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