"So this is the Su Family's secret technique, the [Breaking Evil Divine Thunder Talisman]? Interesting!"

In the deep valley beneath the hundred-zhang cliff, surrounded by layers of blood-red toxic mists, the blood shadow man quietly gazed at the [Breaking Evil Divine Thunder Talisman] in his hand.

Opposite him, the gray-robed man remained silent.

But his eyes revealed deep vigilance.

"Master Luo, do you know Shen Xuan's talisman success rate?"

"Thunder talismans are difficult to make. Shen Xuan is a prodigy, but it's estimated to be only around thirty percent."

"Then there's nothing to worry about!"

The blood shadow man laughed, "A talisman success rate of thirty percent is only at the proficient stage; it's difficult to produce exceptional items."

"Even with hundreds of these thunder talismans, they wouldn't harm me in the slightest."

The gray-robed man reminded, "Shen Xuan is a talented Talisman Master. It took him only half a year to develop this talisman to such an extent. The Saint Child must not underestimate him."

"That's true!"

The blood shadow man contemplated, "In the coming days, I'll find an opportunity to personally meet him."

"A wise decision by the Saint Child."

"By the way, Master Luo, you've been in the Su Family for years. Are there any worthwhile targets to recruit?"

The gray-robed man silently took out a jade scroll.

"Information on important figures in the Su Family is all inside."

"Very well. Once the matter is accomplished, I won't forget your contributions."

The blood shadow man opened the intelligence jade scroll and examined it closely.

The gray-robed man bowed and left.

...

On this day.

Shen Xuan was exhausted from practicing talisman making and refining the Taiyin Corpse Beast.

Deciding to give himself a break, he went out to Cyan Yang Market.

The place was bustling with noise and lively atmosphere.

Shen Xuan wandered around the Loose Cultivator stall market.

He found no cultivation spiritual objects worth picking up.

Nowadays, he was a Foundation Establishment Cultivator.

He disdained anything without a value difference of at least a hundred spirit stones.

By noon, he arrived at Carefree Tower.

This was the best tavern in Cyan Yang Market.

Also a place where Foundation Establishment Cultivators from the four major families gathered for transactions.

Without a certain status, no matter how many spirit stones you had, you couldn't enter.

Shen Xuan came to Carefree Tower primarily to purchase Tier Two Water Attribute Demon Beast Essence Blood.

While also tasting the spiritual food here.

After reaching Foundation Establishment, a cultivator's appetite decreased significantly.

Some could go months without eating or sleeping.

Of course, Shen Xuan was not among them.

He always believed that supplementing with spiritual food was beneficial for cultivation.

However, the quantity had to be controlled.

Shen Xuan sat on the second floor, ordered some Tier Two demon beast meat and freshly served spiritual vegetables, brewed a pot of fine spirit tea, and dined alone.

"Young Master Murong, please stop."

The attendant of Carefree Tower stopped a group of young cultivators.

At the center was a young, handsome family scion, dressed in brocade robes and adorned with jade, holding a white jade fan. His mannerisms were rather frivolous, naturally carrying a hint of rebellion and unruliness.

The two male cultivators beside him were obviously hangers-on.

What slightly surprised Shen Xuan was that among the four young girls, there was a familiar face.

"The direct granddaughter of the Patriarch of the Su Family? What was her name again?"

Shen Xuan concentrated and recalled for a while before remembering her name was Su Jiayuan.

A few days ago, Puppet Master Zhuang Ping had specially come to invite him to a gathering.

At the banquet, Zhuang Ping tested his disposition, asking if he was willing to marry a female cultivator from the Su Family.

He specifically mentioned that the Patriarch of the Su Family had a beloved granddaughter named Su Jiayuan, with spirit roots, beauty, temperament, and talent—all top-notch.

Shen Xuan brushed it off with a laugh.

Seeing his lack of interest, Zhuang Ping never brought it up again.

Shen Xuan had no intention of marrying.

In his impression, Su Jiayuan's looks were indeed striking among girls of the same age in the Su Family.

But, so what?

Pampered, with a princess demeanor, emotionally unstable—he'd rather not deal with such beauties.

He had seen too much in his past life.

The goddess, admired and noble in the eyes of the public, could turn around to serve and endure for others.

In comparison.

Shen Xuan preferred those obedient and compliant.

Someone he could casually teach.

Even if they didn't understand, they would follow Shen Xuan's wishes and try to please him.

In daily life, they would observe and adapt to Shen Xuan's mood.

Not letting him feel annoyed.

"Is the senior upstairs the senior of Cyan Cloud Sect, Senior Shen?"

"I am Murong Jun from Yellow Maple Forest, especially here to visit Senior Shen."

Murong Jun cupped his fists, saluting towards Shen Xuan on the second floor.

"Let them come up!"

Shen Xuan said aloud.

He was curious to see what charm Murong Jun had to captivate these proud daughters of the family like Su Jiayuan.

"Senior Shen!"

These young men and women went up to the second floor and all greeted Shen Xuan.

"Young Master Murong, what does Shen have to offer?"

Shen Xuan waved his hand, his eyes fixed on Murong Jun.

At that moment, he had a very strange feeling.

As if facing an unknown terrifying creature.

Goosebumps arose.

[Insight Technique] found nothing unusual about Murong Jun.

No evil qi.

No blood light.

He just seemed like a slightly rebellious family scion.

Shen Xuan secretly performed a spell with his hands.

Repeatedly casting the [Seeking Fortune and Avoiding Evil Technique].

The more he performed it, the deeper the fear grew in his heart.

Shen Xuan remained expressionless.

But inwardly, he was tremendously shocked.

This intense palpitation warned him.

The Murong Jun before him was a threat to his life!

"Late Stage of Foundation Establishment?"

Even at the Late Stage of Foundation Establishment, there wasn't such a fierce premonition.

"I heard that Talisman Master Shen developed the Su Family's secret technique, the [Breaking Evil Divine Thunder Talisman]. May I buy a few from the senior? Pricing is negotiable."

Murong Jun maintained a good attitude, always wearing a respectful smile.

Yellow Maple Forest is Tier Two Lower Grade Spiritual Land.

The Murong Family has three Foundation Establishment Cultivators, all in the Early Stage.

In Cyan Yang Prefecture, they rank as a last-stream Foundation Establishment Clan.

Shen Xuan pondered.

At this moment, Su Jiayuan unexpectedly stepped forward.

"Senior Shen, I am Su Jiayuan. Young Master Murong is my friend. You should sell him a few thunder talismans!"

A fellow clan girl standing next to Su Jiayuan couldn't help but cover her forehead.

Shen Xuan was speechless.

Su Jiayuan spoke without knowing.

She was revealing her intelligence and emotional quotient.

Noticing the strange looks from her peers, Su Jiayuan's face blushed.

At this time, she realized that she had overstepped by making requests to a Sect Foundation Establishment cultivator as a Qi Cultivation Cultivator.

Even if she was the direct granddaughter of the Su Patriarch.

Shen Xuan still saved her face.

Also spared the Su Family's face.

"Young Master Murong, four hundred spirit stones per talisman. How many would you like?"

Shen Xuan slowly drank his spirit tea, concealing his inner shock.

"Wasn't it three hundred spirit stones per talisman?"

Su Jiayuan couldn't help but speak again.

This time, even Shen Xuan rubbed his forehead.

"Yuanyuan, if Senior Shen says four hundred spirit stones per talisman, there's a reason behind it."

Murong Jun said apologetically and took out eight hundred spirit stones.

"I'll take two."

Shen Xuan accepted the spirit stones and handed him two thunder talismans.

"I have other matters, Young Master Murong, please leave."

"Yes, Senior Shen!"

Young Master Murong led his companions down from the second floor.

This place was for gatherings of Foundation Establishment cultivators.

They were merely Qi Cultivation cultivators.

They couldn't afford to spend here.

Su Jiayuan slightly bowed to Shen Xuan.

Rushed after Murong Jun.

Once they were far away.

Only then did Shen Xuan leave the Carefree Tower, departing from Cyan Yang Market.

In a remote location, Shen Xuan took out the spirit stones Murong Jun paid, performing [Insight Technique] to inspect them carefully.

Sure enough, one middle grade spirit stone contained a thread-like blood line.

"Tracking Secret Technique?"

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