Hearing this, Shen Xuan fell silent.

He had indeed considered this issue.

As his cultivation realm increased day by day, Ding Yuyao gradually became a burden to him.

After reaching Foundation Establishment, even if he did not marry another dual cultivation partner, it would not be appropriate to live with a mortal wife.

"I inquired, and after Celestial Skill Sect took over the two provinces and thirteen counties originally under Ding Family's jurisdiction, they did not make a major move against the mortal world."

"My parents should be fine. Husband, I want to go see them."

"If..."

At this point, Ding Yuyao hesitated for a moment.

Finally, she murmured, "If they're still there. I want to spend some time with them and show filial piety."

In his heart, Shen Xuan sighed gently.

He understood Ding Yuyao's meaning.

She didn't want to become a burden to Shen Xuan and sought a return to a mundane life.

"I have a very important matter to handle."

"For now, my wife, please endure a few more days here. Once I have time, I'll accompany you on a trip back to Hongcheng County."

Ding Yuyao slowly closed her eyes, her voice barely audible.

"Thank you, husband!"

"Sleep. Tomorrow is another day."

That night, Ding Yuyao embraced Shen Xuan tightly, as if afraid he would quietly leave.

...

Early the next morning.

After instructing the inn's shopkeeper to take good care of his wife, Ding Yuyao, Shen Xuan went to the VIP room at Juxian Tower.

Wang Fugui had the staff serve some delicacies, along with spirit fruits and spirit tea.

As Shen Xuan ate and drank, he waited silently.

Yesterday, he had Wang Fugui send a message via spirit pigeon to arrange a meeting with Lv Zhengying.

He still had many cultivation spiritual objects in his storage pouch to deal with.

Their value was too high.

Even a sect elder like Lv Zhengying might not be able to handle it all.

Shen Xuan planned to sell them in batches.

After about half an hour.

Lv Zhengying arrived in a hurry.

Upon entering, he scanned Shen Xuan with his divine sense and was momentarily stunned.

"Shen Xuan, what is your current cultivation realm?"

"Qi Cultivation Perfection."

At this point, Shen Xuan saw no need to conceal it.

"Hiss!"

Lv Zhengying took a sharp breath.

He repeatedly scanned Shen Xuan with his divine sense.

Finally, he confirmed Shen Xuan's cultivation realm.

"Shen Xuan, I remember during the Cyan Cloud Sect's assessment you had an Inferior Spirit Root."

"Although I don't know what hidden bloodline you've awakened, it's truly remarkable to progress from the Qi Cultivation Fifth Layer to Qi Cultivation Perfection in just twenty years!"

Lv Zhengying couldn't help but praise him.

Back then, Qin Yuehan had shown great favor to Shen Xuan, which used to make Lv Zhengying a bit envious.

It was just because he had a handsome appearance!

In the cultivation realm, strength is what commands respect.

Cultivation realm is the foundation for a cultivator.

What's the use of a good appearance!

Unexpectedly.

This Shen Xuan, being handsome was one thing.

But even his cultivation realm was catching up with Lv Zhengying's.

"The reason you urgently called me here, is it for help with something?"

Shen Xuan couldn't help but look up to Lv Zhengying.

He hadn't even inquired about Shen Xuan's improved spirit root talent.

He showed considerable respect for Shen Xuan's privacy.

"Elder Lv, help me sell a batch of magical artifacts and pill talismans first."

Shen Xuan straightforwardly took out a large pile of magical artifacts and spiritual elixirs and talismans.

These were spoils from defeating cultivators of the Zheng Family.

With just a glance, Lv Zhengying called for Wang Fugui to come in.

"Estimate the price and convert it to spirit stones for Shen Xuan."

Wang Fugui deftly started calculating.

"They're worth seven thousand spirit stones. Elder Lv, at what discount?"

"Fifty percent off!"

Currently, Shen Xuan is at Qi Cultivation Perfection and about to reach Foundation Establishment.

Lv Zhengying was willing to offer face to Shen Xuan and did not haggle on the price.

"So, Shen Xuan, is this it?"

"Patience, Elder Lv!"

After securing the spirit stones, Shen Xuan took out a storage pouch and handed it to Lv Zhengying.

"What's this..."

"Tier Two Sea Demon Spirit Fish?"

"Adult Red-Striped Carp."

Lv Zhengying's expression showed some delight.

"Good, this bag must weigh at least seven hundred pounds!"

"There are two more bags!"

Shen Xuan continued to take out two storage pouches filled with Red-Striped Carp.

"Great! Shen Xuan, as fellow disciples, how about we purchase each pound for seven spirit stones?"

The fact that Shen Xuan didn't agree right away made Lv Zhengying somewhat anxious: "You've gained, let me earn some spirit stones too!"

Shen Xuan looked at Wang Fugui.

He instinctively felt that the price was slightly low.

Wang Fugui spoke, "How about eight spirit stones a pound? Shen Xuan, Elder Lv also has a hard time."

Considering the upcoming matters would still require Lv Zhengying's assistance.

Shen Xuan nodded: "Agreed!"

Lv Zhengying took out a storage pouch and handed over just nine thousand spirit stones.

"That's all! I'll compensate you for the remaining seven thousand spirit stones when my funds are more liquid in a few days."

"Alright!"

Shen Xuan accepted the spirit stones, satisfied with the transaction.

He still had four magical treasures to deal with.

However, considering he now had a wealth of over thirty thousand spirit stones.

And a credit of seven thousand spirit stones.

And with Lv Zhengying needing more spirit stones for turnover.

He decided to put this matter aside for now.

After reaching an agreement.

Lv Zhengying looked at the Red-Striped Carp in the storage pouch.

Suddenly remembered something.

"Do these Red-Striped Carp have demon cores?"

"Of course they do."

"Did you acquire them, Shen Xuan?"

Lv Zhengying asked curiously.

"Yes."

"Could it be, you've collected all the main and supplementary materials for Foundation Establishment Pill and want to ask Elder Qin and me to approach the sect's pill master to refine it?"

"That's my intention!"

"Wait a minute!"

Lv Zhengying sat down and picked up a teapot, taking a big sip of spirit tea.

Today, Shen Xuan had indeed surprised him a lot.

Selling magical artifacts and cultivation spiritual objects, selling Red-Striped Carp, for Shen Xuan, these were trivial matters.

The real significant matter was Foundation Establishment!

At this moment, the advantage of having connections within the sect for Foundation Establishment came into play.

With Qin Yuehan and Lv Zhengying, two Foundation Establishment Elders, as guarantors.

Only then could they persuade a Tier Two alchemist within Cyan Cloud Sect to refine the Foundation Establishment Pill for him.

Otherwise, even with the materials for a Foundation Establishment Pill.

If there is no highly skilled Tier Two alchemist, it is all in vain.

The success of alchemy depends on the alchemist's experience.

The more experience, the higher the likelihood of producing a pill.

Therefore, an alchemist is the profession that requires the largest early investment among the many arts of cultivation, and, upon success, is the most sought-after profession.

Many loose cultivators struggle for half their lives, painstakingly preparing the materials for Foundation Establishment, only to hand them over to a loose cultivator alchemist.

Only to end in failure and a life worse than death.

Tier Two alchemists in Cyan Cloud Sect can guarantee a basic pill success rate.

A set of Foundation Establishment Pill materials can at least result in one Foundation Establishment Pill.

After a while.

Lv Zhengying calmed down.

"Shen Xuan, refining the Foundation Establishment Pill is of great importance. We need to have a proper discussion with Elder Qin!"

To speak the truth.

He was willing to help Shen Xuan.

He also hoped Shen Xuan would succeed in Foundation Establishment.

After all, the three of them were fellow students.

On the path of immortal cultivation, supporting each other and banding together is always better than fighting alone.

Even though he acted authoritative in front of Shen Xuan, Wang Fugui, and others.

In fact, in Cyan Cloud Sect, he was a minor character.

At sixty-eight, he laid a lower-grade Dao foundation, his future achievements limited.

Even that was thanks to Qin Yuehan gifting him a rather valuable Golden Technique Foundation Establishment Spiritual Object.

At the same time, he used up all human relations and owed tens of thousands of spirit stones in foreign debt.

Over the years, he secretly supported Wang Fugui in running Juxian Tower.

It was just to earn spirit stones and clear his debts!

Despite his fine clothes and over ten thousand spirit stones in his storage pouch.

To truly pay off all his debts, he would have nothing left.

Oh, right.

His storage pouch was already empty.

Nearly ten thousand spirit stones went straight into Shen Xuan's pockets.

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