Shen Xuan had a restful sleep.

Early the next morning.

Just as he opened his eyes, an attendant from the guesthouse handed him an invitation card.

"So prompt?"

Looking at the signature on the card, Shen Xuan shook his head slightly.

His relationship with the Huang Family of Silver Hook Island was purely transactional.

The grievances between the Huang Family and the Zheng Family had nothing to do with him.

He didn't want to get involved either.

Still, since the opportunity presented itself, there was no harm in meeting.

In a VIP suite on the second floor of the guesthouse, Shen Xuan personally hosted the Patriarch of the Huang Family.

"Fellow Daoist Shen, it's been ages, and you remain as impressive as ever!"

Upon seeing Shen Xuan, whose appearance had not changed, the Patriarch of the Huang Family sighed.

It wasn't just him.

Few in the entire Yunyuan Immortal City could have predicted.

The eighty-something talisman master Shen Xuan could actually succeed in Foundation Establishment!

Moreover, he had even been accepted as a disciple under a True Master of Cyan Cloud Sect!

This matter had been widely discussed in the Foundation Establishment circles of Yunyuan Immortal City!

Shen Xuan himself had become a legend among loose cultivators!

"This is my granddaughter Huang Wanting. She was idle on the island, so I brought her out to see the world."

Beside the Patriarch of the Huang Family was a young girl, fairly tall, estimated to be 1.68 meters, slender and graceful, standing elegantly like a budding lotus with a blush on her cheeks, curiously observing Shen Xuan.

"Young girl Huang Wanting greets Senior Shen!"

Huang Wanting gave a slight bow, her lips parted lightly, her voice gentle and pleasant to the ear.

Shen Xuan looked deeply at the Patriarch of the Huang Family.

What is this!

Bringing a young girl along, still with the long legs he favored, trying to seduce him?

He wasn't falling for it!

"Fellow Daoist Huang, this trip for Shen was merely to revisit old places and catch up with old friends."

"Last night, Elder Kang of the Bishui Sect came to see me. He wanted me not to worry about the Zheng Family on Mingyang Island!"

"If you're looking to purchase a Poison Talisman, I'm afraid I cannot sell it to you!"

Shen Xuan said calmly.

"Why would Fellow Daoist Shen say such a thing! I, Huang Rulong, have always been upright in my dealings, and would never put you in a difficult position!"

"I've come today merely to renew old acquaintances!

"That's good then!"

The two chatted for a while.

Casually, Huang Rulong mentioned that traces of Demon Cultivators had been seen on Mingyang Island and cautioned Shen Xuan to be vigilant.

"Demon Cultivators? Isn't Bishui Sect dealing with that?"

The Daoist Sect and Demon Sect are natural enemies.

There is strict prohibition against crossing boundaries.

If Demon Cultivators enter the Daoist Sect's territory, anyone is justified to kill them.

Similarly, if ordinary cultivators enter the Demon Sect's territory, it's as good as courting death.

The two were having a good time chatting.

Huang Wanting poured tea for Shen Xuan.

The fragrance was refreshing.

"By the way, not long ago, the Huang Family happened to catch a Jade Spirit Clam. I heard that Fellow Daoist Shen has researched Water Attribute Demon Beast Essence Blood, so I brought it for you to examine!"

"Jade Spirit Clam?"

Shen Xuan was slightly surprised, taking the storage pouch handed over by the Patriarch of the Huang Family.

This was a very rare Tier Two Water Demon.

Usually living hundreds of feet under the seabed, several feet long and wide, its shell like waves, able to absorb Water Spirit Essence and condense the Foundation Establishment Spiritual Object Vast Sea Spirit Pearl, extremely valuable.

If caught alive, the Huang Family would certainly not destroy it wantonly.

Shen Xuan scanned the Spirit Clam Essence Blood in the storage pouch with his Divine Sense.

Indeed, there were only about twenty pounds, far from the weight of a whole spirit clam.

"I do need this Spirit Clam Essence Blood. However, this amount is too little!"

"It's a gift for Fellow Daoist Shen. We've kept the Jade Spirit Clam in captivity. Every few months, we extract some blood, and over time, the amount is considerable."

The Patriarch of the Huang Family laughed lightly.

Clearly, these were merely a gesture to test the waters.

"Fellow Daoist Huang is considerate."

Shen Xuan reciprocated by gifting the Patriarch of the Huang Family a Thunder Talisman.

"A Tier Two Thunder Talisman?"

The two old foxes understood each other's intentions without words.

They agreed to meet again in three days for a detailed discussion.

After seeing off the Patriarch of the Huang Family, Shen Xuan left the guesthouse to visit Xia Muqing.

Ten years ago, Xia Muqing's family moved to Yunyuan Immortal City.

Shen Xuan taught her the art of talisman crafting.

Seeing Shen Xuan's unexpected visit, Xia Muqing and her husband Rao Baiyi were overjoyed.

After giving some guidance on Xia Muqing's production skills, he discussed the art of arrays with Rao Baiyi.

Back then, Rao Baiyi had gifted the inheritance of his family's array to Shen Xuan.

In his leisure time, Shen Xuan had studied it slightly.

Your skills are not as good as Rao Baiyi, who is dedicated to the path of arrays and is now a Middle Grade Array Master.

Regarding the inheritance of his family's array, he has significant insights.

Shen Xuan benefitted greatly from their visit.

After having a meal at Xia Muqing's home, Shen Xuan took his leave and returned to the guesthouse.

As he expected.

There was someone waiting for him again at the guesthouse.

"It has been years since we last met, and Fellow Daoist Tang remains as impressive as ever!"

Shen Xuan initiated the greeting with Tang Renhao with cupped fists.

They exchanged a few pleasantries.

Shen Xuan followed Tang Renhao to the Drunken Immortal Tavern.

There, Zhu Jintang had prepared a banquet with some experienced Demon Hunters to welcome him.

In the past, when Shen Xuan first arrived in Yunyuan Immortal City, he posed as a Demon Hunter.

Furnishing the Demon Hunters of Yunyuan Immortal City with Silver Hook Snake Poison Talisman, Water Escape Technique, Rejuvenation Talisman, and other charms.

The prices were reasonable, and the reputation was excellent.

Five years ago, Shen Xuan left without saying a word.

The Demon Hunters in Yunyuan Immortal City lamented the loss of a quality talisman supplier for quite a while.

For this, Tang Renhao often asked Zhao Chunsheng about Shen Xuan's whereabouts.

He knew that Shen Xuan aspired to Foundation Establishment.

But as a mere Loose Cultivator, at eighty plus, the odds of succeeding in Foundation Establishment were too slim.

No one could have expected.

Yesterday, the news came.

Shen Xuan had returned to Yunyuan Immortal City.

His status had already become that of a Foundation Establishment Cultivator and even a disciple of Cyan Cloud Sect.

Upon hearing the news, Tang Renhao immediately met with Zhu Jintang to arrange a banquet in his honor.

Back in Yunyuan Immortal City, Shen Xuan was considered part of their loose cultivator Demon Hunters.

Now that he had achieved success, it was worth celebrating.

In this matter, Shen Xuan went along with it eagerly.

The loose cultivator Demon Hunters of Yunyuan Immortal City were average in strength.

But there were no conflicts of interest, so they were contacts he could make.

That afternoon.

Shen Xuan was affable and kind-hearted.

Not only did he respectfully address Tang Renhao and Zhu Jintang as Daoist Brothers.

But he was also amiable to the other experienced Demon Hunters.

He gifted each with a Poison Talisman.

It incited excitement and toasts of cheer from the seasoned Demon Hunters.

After the banquet.

Shen Xuan met with Tang Renhao and Zhu Jintang in a private chamber.

"This trip to Yunyuan Immortal City, aside from visiting old friends, I wish to cooperate long-term with you two Daoist Brothers."

Shen Xuan's attitude was sincere.

He couldn't stay in Yunyuan Immortal City for long.

Tang Renhao and Zhu Jintang, both Independent Practitioner Foundation Establishment, were suitable representatives for him.

"Long-term cooperation?"

Tang Renhao and Zhu Jintang exchanged glances.

"Please, Fellow Daoist Shen, elaborate."

Under their curious gazes, Shen Xuan produced a Breaking Evil Divine Thunder Talisman.

Radiating a blazing golden light, spiritual power flowed within, with faint thunderous sounds.

"This is…"

Tang Renhao and Zhu Jintang stared at the Breaking Evil Divine Thunder Talisman, stunned.

"I wish to ask you two Daoist Brothers to help procure Tier Two Water Attribute Demon Beast Essence Blood, with the reward being this Breaking Evil Divine Thunder Talisman!"

"Of course, if you wish for Silver Hook Poison Talisman, that can also be arranged."

Shen Xuan smiled.

Tier Two Talismans were strictly controlled by sects.

Loose cultivators found them very difficult to obtain.

Not to mention such special talismans as Breaking Evil Divine Thunder Talisman and Silver Hook Poison Talisman.

It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that owning these talismans was akin to possessing two magical treasures.

"Fellow Daoist Shen! You can actually craft Tier Two Thunder Talismans!"

Zhu Jintang was shocked, completely unprepared for this.

Even Tang Renhao's eyes gleamed with surprise.

No one expected Shen Xuan's talisman art to reach such a level!

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