Watching Shen Xuan's departing figure, Murong Jun's face was sullen.

He had long had plans for Cyan Yang Prefecture and the four Great Cultivation Clans.

The emergence of Shen Xuan forced him to revise his plans.

The position of Demon Sect Saint Child was not as glamorous as outsiders thought.

The competition was cruel and bloody.

Foundation Establishment Realm Demon Cultivators originally had a lifespan of over two hundred years.

But the average lifespan of a Demon Sect Saint Child was only one hundred and twenty years.

The vast majority died an untimely death, unable to reach a natural end.

Ordinary Foundation Establishment Demon Cultivators at least had the option to preserve themselves.

The Saint Child did not.

Failure meant death.

Failing to form a core also meant death.

No one would give them a second chance.

Nor would anyone allow them to withdraw.

A maid quietly approached.

"Who goes there!"

Murong Jun shouted coldly.

In the Yellow Maple Forest, no maid dared to approach him like this.

"Senior Brother, can't you recognize even your own girl?"

The maid giggled, her appearance changing to reveal a peerlessly beautiful face.

"So it's the Saintess Yulan. What are you doing in Cyan Yang Prefecture!"

Murong Jun asked irritably.

"Here to help Senior Brother!"

"Speak plainly! Otherwise, get out!"

The Saintess Yulan sighed playfully.

"Yulan really is here to help Senior Brother. That man is the talisman maker Shen of Cyan Cloud Sect, isn't he!"

"Yulan just got information that Netherworld Butterfly Mother of the White Bone Sect, along with Ren Yifei and Jia Qidao of the Corpse Refining Sect, all fell at his hands."

"This person is not easy to deal with. I heard he plans to station in Cyan Yang Prefecture for thirty years."

"Senior Brother, in thirty years, the Saint Child tournament will be held; you can't wait!"

Murong Jun looked coldly at the Saintess Yulan.

"So what! For the Saintess tournament, you don't have an advantage either!"

"That's why we should join forces, a strong alliance is better than fighting alone. You and I do not compete directly, why keep me at arm's length!"

"Join forces, huh!"

Murong Jun asked coldly, "What do you want?"

"Simple. How about we split Cyan Yang Prefecture equally?"

"I've been planning in Cyan Yang Prefecture for thirty years, and you just come and want half, why?"

"Because I can deal with Shen Xuan!"

The Saintess Yulan said confidently, "This man's greatest weakness is his love for women!"

"How about Yulan helps you deal with him?"

Murong Jun asked curiously, "Do you have a way? Don't underestimate this person."

"Yulan naturally has a way. Just say whether you want to cooperate!"

"If you can indeed handle this person and cooperate with me in the future, sharing life and death together..."

Murong Jun was still pondering.

The Saintess Yulan said directly, "Let's sign the Blood Spirit Demon Contract, sharing life and death! No matter what happens in the future, we face it together! It's better than fighting alone!"

"You have a point. But for the Sect tournament, can you qualify?"

The Saintess Yulan extended a thin finger.

At her fingertip, a beautiful blood-colored demon butterfly condensed slowly, dancing vividly.

"Blood Spirit Butterfly Transformation! You've reached this step! Excellent!"

"Is Senior Brother willing to cooperate?"

"Willing! Together, Cyan Yang Prefecture will be at our fingertips. Talisman Master Shen Xuan is no threat!"

Murong Jun's voice was filled with confidence.

...

After closing the deal, Shen Xuan was quite happy as he left the Yellow Maple Forest.

He knew very well that Murong Jun was ambitious and wouldn't let go easily.

But so what!

His opponent was never Murong Jun.

But the entire Heavenly Dao!

The Heavenly Dao is unkind, treating all things as straw dogs.

All things in the world are fighting against the heavens for survival.

He is like this.

Murong Jun is also like this.

Exchanging demons for Spirit Stones, maximizing profit, is his best option at the moment.

Warning Murong Jun was just incidental.

As long as he continually improves his strength, Murong Jun wouldn't dare act rashly.

As for the Red Flame Flood Dragon Serpent Demon Core, if Murong Jun was willing to pay a high price, he was also happy to part with it.

Murong Jun was hiding in the Cyan Yang Prefecture, plotting something big.

But what has that to do with him!

He's just a Registered Disciple of the Cyan Cloud Sect.

Protecting Cyan Yang Prefecture is not his responsibility.

Shen Xuan doesn't mind trading with Murong Jun in exchange for Spirit Stones.

Everyone knows what they need.

When it really comes to conflict, neither would hold back.

A sudden influx of over a hundred thousand Spirit Stones.

Plus, the thirty thousand Spirit Stones from selling thirty Demon Badgers to Juxian Tower.

Shen Xuan's wealth grew once more.

Repairing two damaged Corpse Beasts, replenishing Spirit Water in the Water Purification Bottle, purchasing Demon Beast Essence Blood...

Without the two Corpse Beasts to restrain the Netherworld Butterfly Mother, close combat would inevitably lead to injury.

The Spirit Water in the Water Purification Bottle is his confidence in Magical Combat.

Oh, and there's the nurturing of the Shadow-devouring Demon Insect.

This is a powerful weapon against Demon Cultivators.

Therefore, he deliberately kept the Soul Summoning Banner.

The spirits inside are perfect nourishment for the Shadow-devouring Demon Insect.

And the Demon Badgers, specifically kept two of them.

The more vicious the Demon Beast Meat the Shadow-devouring Demon Insect devours, the better.

...

Upon returning to Feiyun Mountain, the Su Family warmly welcomed him.

The Patriarch of the Su Family personally hosted a banquet in his honor.

Su Xue'Er sat beside Shen Xuan, pouring wine and serving dishes for him.

If it weren't for Shen Xuan,

even with her status, she wouldn't qualify to sit at the table.

What surprised Shen Xuan was.

Su Jiayuan was also at the table.

She forced a smile toward him.

Though a bit reluctant.

Shen Xuan was indifferent.

He never had any thought for Su Jiayuan from the start.

After seeing her infatuated mind, he was even less willing to get involved.

Frankly speaking, even if she threw herself at him, he wouldn't want her!

This kind of brainless spoiled girl is sure to bring trouble.

Whoever marries her is unlucky!

If one really wants to enjoy female company.

Isn't the obedient and considerate Su Xue'Er appealing?

Isn't the dutiful White Lotus Immortal wonderful?

At the very least.

There are the enchanting ladies of the Celestial Fragrance Pavilion.

Each as beautiful as a fairy, with sweet voices and excellent skills.

As long as there are Spirit Stones, they guarantee a pleasurable experience, heavenly ecstasy.

During the banquet, Shen Xuan chatted briefly with the Patriarch of the Su Family.

He candidly mentioned that upon returning to the Rain Listening Pavilion, he would continue crafting Thunder Talismans.

Upon hearing this, the Su Family Patriarch was overjoyed.

He openly said that Cinnabar and Talisman Paper for making Thunder Talismans had already been prepared in abundance.

Shen Xuan could use them as he pleased.

In the past five years, due to Shen Xuan's presence, the Su Family's sale of Breaking Evil Divine Thunder Talismans not only earned Spirit Stones.

Connections with various circles were also repaired.

After all, some Thunder Talismans were extremely valuable to the Su Family.

The Su Family Patriarch cautiously probed, hoping Shen Xuan would pass the inheritance of Thunder Talisman making to the Su family descendants.

He specifically mentioned Su Xue'Er's brother, Su Keping.

The Su Family was willing to invest heavily in his training.

Su Xue'Er gazed at her husband with hopeful eyes.

She sensibly remained silent.

Shen Xuan shook his head slightly.

Talisman making requires talent.

Among the younger generation of the Su Family, including Su Keping, they lack the conditions for making Thunder Talismans. Advancing to Middle Grade Talisman Master is already commendable.

Perhaps, a very few might get lucky and advance to Upper Grade Talisman Master.

After the banquet, the Su Family Patriarch and Shen Xuan had a private meeting.

"Master Shen, what do you think of my granddaughter Su Jiayuan?"

The Su Family Patriarch's eyes were expectant.

He had finally persuaded his granddaughter to agree to marry Shen Xuan as his wife.

"Though Su Jiayuan has a Middle Grade Wood Spirit Root, her sensitivity reaches 42 points. If she could marry Master Shen, the Su Family would spare no effort to assist Su Jiayuan in reaching Foundation Establishment."

This was an excellent proposition.

To outsiders, Su Jiayuan's family background, aptitude, looks, and temperament were a perfect match for Shen Xuan.

After all, Shen Xuan was ninety years old.

Su Jiayuan was only twenty-three, at the Qi Cultivation Fifth Layer, a direct granddaughter of the Su Family Patriarch.

"The Su Family Patriarch has put in a lot of effort. I won't be pursuing marriage alliances."

Shen Xuan politely declined.

The Su Family Patriarch sighed with disappointment.

He had expected this.

Previously, he had asked tributor Zhuang Ping to feel out Shen Xuan's intentions.

Su Jiayuan was already the best candidate the Su Family could offer.

Shen Xuan showed no interest in Su Jiayuan.

Other Su daughters stood even less of a chance.

He had heard that Shen Xuan was unsuccessful in his early years, cautious and never involving himself in disputes, earning the nickname "Turtle Talisman Master."

Unexpectedly, after sixty years of patience and groundwork, he soared to great heights!

Now, even the proud daughter of the Su Family of Feiyun was beneath his notice!

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