In the blink of an eye, Shen Xuan returned to the Rain Listening Pavilion for half a year.

During this period, he repaired two Tier Two Corpse Beasts, replenished the Spirit Water in the Water Purification Bottle, and hatched the Shadow-devouring Demon Insect.

He plundered the bloodline talent of the Shadow Octopus and elevated the Self-Healing Technique to perfection.

Additionally, he accumulated more than forty premium Thunder Talismans and Poison Talismans.

It could be considered a full enhancement of his combat power.

Lv Zhengying's connections were secured.

The location was set at Juxian Tower in Dragon Gate Market.

Shen Xuan will meet the Gu family of Sea City to discuss cooperation matters face to face.

"I'll return to the sect for a trip, and be back in ten days."

After reminding Su Xue'Er to guard the Rain Listening Pavilion well, Shen Xuan rode the wind and left using Sword Control.

Two days later, Shen Xuan arrived at Wolong Market.

"Please wait a moment, Senior Shen."

A sect Foundation Establishment cultivator came to visit, and the staff of Juxian Tower quickly went to report.

"Brother Shen, please come in quickly!"

"Elder Lv has been waiting in the private room for a long time."

The rotund Wang Fugui rolled over like a barrel.

He attentively led Shen Xuan into the private room.

Shen Xuan successfully established his foundation and was accepted as a disciple by a True Master.

This increased his importance greatly in Lv Zhengying's eyes.

His attitude was much better than before.

Wang Fugui understood.

Lv Zhengying began to value the bond of classmates.

With the classmate relationship of Qin Yuehan and Shen Xuan.

Wang Fugui's status in Dragon Gate Market rose rapidly.

Zhao Sujin's husband, Yu Jian City, regretted that he had joined Cyan Cloud Sect after hearing of Shen Xuan's Foundation Establishment.

He repeatedly asked Wang Fugui to plead on his behalf before Shen Xuan.

Wang Fugui wasn't foolish.

He brushed it off with a laugh, refusing to intervene or plead for him.

This friendship was precious yet fragile.

A Qi Cultivation Middle Stage cultivator like himself had to stick to his principles.

This was his greatest network resource.

In the VIP private room.

Lv Zhengying personally greeted at the door.

"Senior Brother Shen, everything's set. The people from the Gu family will arrive in half an hour."

"Who will be coming?"

"They didn't say. But their status won't be low. Senior Brother Shen, you are a True Master's disciple!"

Shen Xuan nodded.

Lv Zhengying may not excel in cultivation, but he's quite capable in handling affairs.

The two chatted idly for a while.

Shen Xuan specifically inquired about Lei Yaoyang's situation.

"I heard Lei Yaoyang is in seclusion, aiming for the Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment."

Lv Zhengying looked a bit worried.

He knew some inside information.

"No need to worry. Junior Sister Qin is condensing the Cyan Wood Spirit Body and is about to reach the Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment."

"In my opinion, Junior Sister Qin's Dao Foundation is deep, reaching the Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment is within reach."

"That's good then!"

Upon hearing this, Lv Zhengying relaxed.

He had little hope for himself in this life.

A lower-grade Dao Foundation, breaking through to the Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment, would be the limit.

The Late Stage of Foundation Establishment is a hurdle that blocks most Foundation Establishment cultivators.

Lv Zhengying plans to rely on Qin Yuehan and Shen Xuan to accumulate wealth, to bid on a Tier Two Spiritual Land and establish the Lv Family cultivation clan.

This would be enough to honor the ancestors.

He wouldn't have lived in vain.

However, when Lv Zhengying looks at Shen Xuan, he still feels a strong sense of envy.

Establishing foundation at the age of eighty-five!

Accepted as a disciple under a True Master, turning into a direct disciple in thirty years!

"He should at least advance to the Late Stage of Foundation Establishment!"

Lv Zhengying speculated to himself.

Otherwise, Master Gu Feng wouldn't have taken Shen Xuan as a disciple.

In their idle chat, Shen Xuan mentioned Ling Zhenfeng.

"Ling Zhenfeng isn't dead? He actually succeeded in Foundation Establishment!"

Lv Zhengying was shocked.

Ling Zhenfeng truly has an inferior spirit root!

It's impossible for him to have hidden bloodline talents like Shen Xuan!

"Yin Sha Foundation Establishment. The future will be difficult."

Shen Xuan briefly described the encounter of the three.

"None of it is easy!"

Lv Zhengying sighed.

At this moment, the security outside the private room sounded.

Lv Zhengying hurried to open the door.

"Patriarch Gu, why did you come personally!"

Shen Xuan was also slightly surprised.

He didn't expect the Gu family to value him so much.

The Gu Patriarch came personally for the meeting.

"I've heard of the renowned Talisman Master Shen for a long time!"

"It's rare to meet such a good opportunity, how could I miss it!"

The Gu Patriarch said with a smile.

A robust Foundation Establishment cultivator beside him curiously examined Shen Xuan.

The four took their seats as host and guests.

After the exchange of pleasantries, the Gu Patriarch got straight to the point.

"Master Shen, I won't hide it from you. We only have that one batch of Shadow Octopus Essence Blood!"

"Tier Two Demon Beast Essence Blood is rare, and we are also short of corresponding Spirit Pills at the Gu family."

"If it weren't for knowing it's you buying, we wouldn't sell that Shadow Octopus Essence Blood!"

Upon hearing this, Shen Xuan nodded.

He understood the Gu Patriarch's intention.

Lv Zhengying leaked the news while collecting Demon Beast Essence Blood for him.

By selling the Shadow Octopus Essence Blood, the Gu family intended to gain favor with him.

"Well said! I thank you, Gu Daoist!"

"I'd like to know, Gu Daoist, if you have anything in mind for seeking me personally?"

Shen Xuan looked at the Gu Patriarch calmly.

Foundation Establishment Middle Stage, Water Cultivator.

Beside him, the clan member is a Foundation Establishment Early Stage, Golden Cultivator.

"There's a little matter, I'd like to ask Master Shen for help!"

The Gu Patriarch smiled broadly, "We want to purchase some Thunder Talismans and Poison Talismans from Master Shen."

"Don't worry. We won't haggle over prices. Whatever price Master Shen sets, that's the price."

Shen Xuan nodded.

"Breaking Evil Divine Thunder Talisman is three hundred Spirit Stones per piece, Silver Hook Snake Poison Talisman is one hundred Spirit Stones per piece, how many do you want?"

"Premium Thunder Talismans and Premium Poison Talismans?"

Shen Xuan's face grew stern.

Premium talismans have double the power.

He doesn't even have enough for himself; how could he easily sell them!

"I'm sorry, I'm not skilled enough to create premium Thunder Talismans and premium Poison Talismans."

"What are you saying!"

The Gu Patriarch's smile faded, and a glint flashed across his eyes.

Shen Xuan remained calm.

The Gu Patriarch stared at him for a while.

Suddenly, he spoke, "Master Shen, don't refuse hastily. I am very sincere."

At his signal, the clan member produced a Storage Pouch and placed it on the table.

Shen Xuan scanned it with his Divine Sense, his expression changing slightly.

Inside was the familiar Silver Hook Sea Serpent Essence Blood.

"A complete set of Silver Hook Sea Serpent Essence Blood, how does Master Shen feel about it?"

Shen Xuan thought for a moment.

"Five premium Thunder Talismans, five premium Poison Talismans. That's the most I can offer!"

This price was equivalent to four thousand Spirit Stones.

But it was a market without supply.

"Can't it be a bit more? We at the Gu family can add Spirit Stones!"

Shen Xuan shook his head.

"Premium talismans are rare. I have scarcely any myself, and I need them for protection."

"Then add ten Thunder Talismans, ten Poison Talismans, and we'll pay with Spirit Stones!"

After the transaction, both the Gu Patriarch and Shen Xuan felt relieved.

Neither wanted to completely offend the other.

Lv Zhengying called for Spirit Wine and Spiritual Vegetables to be served, and the four chatted over food.

Shen Xuan specifically inquired about information on the Shadow Octopus.

The Gu Patriarch told him they were lucky to hunt a Shadow Octopus.

That Shadow Octopus, for some unknown reason, floated to the surface from the deep sea and was discovered by them, then heavily injured with the Spiritual Energy Cannon on their warship.

This was why they were fortunate enough to hunt it.

The Shadow Octopus was a Tier Two Middle Grade Water Demon.

If in deep sea areas, no matter how powerful the Gu family's warship was, they wouldn't be able to handle it.

Shen Xuan deeply agreed.

Among Tier Two Middle Grade Water Demons, the strength of the Shadow Octopus far surpasses that of the Spirit Flame Flood Dragon Snake.

Asking himself, in deep sea areas, Shen Xuan might not be its match.

He could only wait for his future strength to improve, then think of ways.

Shen Xuan asked unwillingly, "Doesn't the Gu family have any Tier Two Water Attribute Demon Beast Essence Blood?"

Upon hearing the words, the Gu Patriarch's expression grew stiff.

He countered Shen Xuan, "Master Shen, can't you sell some more premium Thunder Talismans and Poison Talismans?"

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