"By chance, I obtained the opportunity for a Thunder Talisman, barely managed to master it, but the success rate of forming the talisman is worrisome."

Shen Xuan explained.

"Fellow Daoist Shen, we're purchasing Tier Two Water Attribute Demon Beast Essence Blood for you. How many Thunder Talismans and Poison Talismans will you give us?" Tang Renhao asked excitedly.

Even with his schemes, it felt somewhat surreal.

"For each complete set of Tier Two Water Attribute Demon Beast Essence Blood you acquire, I'll additionally pay ten Thunder Talismans or thirty Poison Talismans as hard work compensation for you two Daoist brothers!"

The price was quite high.

Equivalent to three thousand Spirit Stones.

Moreover, Tier Two Thunder Talismans and Poison Talismans are hard to come by even if you have the money to pay.

The real price is actually higher.

Shen Xuan was showing great sincerity.

"Ten Thunder Talismans or thirty Poison Talismans? No problem, we agree to this deal!"

Tang Renhao agreed without much thought.

It was clearly a good bargain for them.

Only someone like Shen Xuan, who prefers to avoid trouble, would not want to spend the time and effort to stay long-term in Yunyuan Immortal City.

Though Tier Two Water Attribute Demon Beast Essence Blood is not commonly circulated in the market, it doesn't mean it can't be procured.

With so many Demon Hunters in Yunyuan Immortal City, don't they hunt dozens of Tier Two Water Attribute Demon Beasts each year?

Most of them are purchased at high prices by the Bishui Sect.

The rest are mostly taken by Pill Masters for alchemy purposes.

As long as the price is sufficiently high, a few can always be acquired.

For Shen Xuan, although he had to spend some Thunder Talismans and Poison Talismans,

he could save a lot of time and energy.

Furthermore, these Thunder Talismans and Poison Talismans were made by himself anyway.

Overall, obtaining Tier Two Water Attribute Demon Beast Essence Blood was still quite worthwhile.

Even if it's redundant, it can be used to gain Dao Rhyme value.

"Fellow Daoist Shen, just Tier Two Water Attribute Demon Beasts? No other attributes needed?"

Zhu Jintang asked.

"Not for the time being."

Shen Xuan wished he could split his time and use both halves simultaneously, so he had no extra time and energy to delve into other attributes.

To him, Water Attribute Demon Beasts were the cheapest and easiest to acquire.

"I wonder whether you two Daoist brothers would like Thunder Talismans or Poison Talismans?"

"A bit of both!"

"Alright!"

Shen Xuan took out ten [Breaking Evil Divine Thunder Talismans] and thirty [Silver Hook Snake Poison Talismans].

"These talismans can serve as a deposit. As for the Spirit Stones to purchase the Essence Blood, I'll trouble you two Daoist brothers to advance them for now." Shen Xuan said with a smile.

"No problem!"

Tang Renhao also smiled brightly, "Thank you, Fellow Daoist Shen, for looking after us two old friends!"

The three of them reached an agreement, and their relationship immediately became much closer.

"Fellow Daoist Shen, beware of the Zheng Family on Mingyang Island. Quite a few Zheng Family cultivators were harmed by your Poison Talismans. I've heard that the Patriarch of the Zheng Family bears a deep grudge against you."

Tang Renhao cautioned.

"Thank you for the reminder, Brother Tang. Elder Kang from the Immortal City intervened to mediate. This was a misunderstanding; the Zheng Family Patriarch will probably let it go."

"That's good. But still, Fellow Daoist Shen, it's important to be cautious of others!"

The three chatted for a while.

As night approached, Shen Xuan bade farewell.

...

Back at the inn.

His old friend Ruan Siting had been waiting for a long time.

Shen Xuan exchanged cultivation insights on the [Condensed Water Blade Technique] and [Water Spirit Gathering Essence Technique] with him.

In fact, he was guiding Ruan Siting.

Knowing this well, Ruan Siting was quite grateful.

The two had known each other for eighteen years, and their relationship had always been good.

Many times, Shen Xuan imparted his insights on two Water Techniques under the guise of exchanges.

Ruan Siting benefited greatly.

After the exchange was complete.

Shen Xuan inquired about Kang Wuji's character and his relationship with the Zheng family.

Ruan Siting spoke the truth.

Shen Xuan asked, "If the Zheng Family wanted to harm me, would Kang Wuji intervene?"

"Absolutely not!"

Ruan Siting replied resolutely, "Kang Wuji is greedy for money and women, loves life and fears death. He wouldn't possibly oppose Fellow Daoist Shen for the Zheng Family!"

"He's no match for Fellow Daoist Shen! Besides, he doesn't have the guts!"

"Fellow Daoist Shen is a True Master disciple of the Cyan Cloud Sect. If he mishandles the situation, the Bishui Sect wouldn't protect him; he'd surely die!"

"That's good to hear. Without Kang Wuji's help, the Zheng Family wouldn't dare to act rashly."

Shen Xuan nodded and said.

In his mind, the Patriarch of the Zheng Family was already a dead man.

The two slept till dawn, resting back to back.

...

Early the next morning.

After parting with Ruan Siting.

Shen Xuan went again to Zhao Chunsheng's house.

He borrowed Zhao's secret chamber to undertake the bloodline talent pillage from the Jade Spirit Clam.

[Stealable Talent: Water Spirit Absorption, Vast Sea Spirit Pearl, Solid as a Rock]

Just by the names, all three were excellent bloodline talents.

"[Vast Sea Spirit Pearl] refers to nurturing a Spirit Pearl with Spiritual Power, [Solid as a Rock] enhances shell defense, [Water Spirit Absorption] efficiently absorbs water Spiritual Qi."

Shen Xuan pondered repeatedly.

Finally chose [Water Spirit Absorption].

This bloodline talent should enhance his efficiency in absorbing Water Spiritual Qi.

[Talent: Water Spirit Absorption (12/100)]

[Dao Rhyme: 368]

The Dao Rhyme was decent, increasing by over two hundred points at once.

However, such an amount of Essence Blood was still in need of nine more portions.

...

Two days later.

The Huang Family Patriarch came as agreed.

This time, he did not bring the young girl, Huang Wanting.

Both left the inn and discussed in the secret chamber of the Celestial Fragrance Pavilion.

After a round of bargaining, they reached an agreement.

The Huang Family would regularly bring the harvested Jade Spirit Clam Essence Blood to the Rain Listening Pavilion in the Cyan Yang Prefecture, in exchange for Shen Xuan's Thunder and Poison Talismans.

In the future, if the Huang Family hunts Tier Two Water Attribute Demon Beasts, they will prioritize selling them to Shen Xuan for Thunder and Poison Talismans.

To show sincerity, the Huang Patriarch brought the remaining Jade Spirit Clam Essence Blood.

Sufficient for three attempts of pillage by Shen Xuan.

Shen Xuan generously paid upfront with ten Thunder Talismans and thirty Poison Talismans, booking the amount for six attempts of pillage.

It's estimated that within half a year, the Huang Family can gather enough.

"The power of the Thunder Talisman is astonishing; please use it cautiously, Huang Patriarch."

"Rest assured, Fellow Daoist Shen! Unless absolutely necessary, the Huang Family will not use the Thunder Talismans, making it difficult for you!"

Shen Xuan smiled wryly.

Just a few days ago, he said that he couldn't sell the Poison Talismans to the Huang Family.

Now he even exchanged Thunder Talismans with them.

When the Zheng Family finds out, who knows how they'll feel!

After the transaction,

The Huang Patriarch inquired if Shen Xuan was interested in taking disciples.

His granddaughter Huang Wanting had loved talisman making since childhood and had a natural talent in Talisman Art.

If Shen Xuan was interested, he was willing to offer generous tuition gifts.

Shen Xuan resolutely declined!

After sending off the Huang Patriarch, Shen Xuan sighed inwardly.

"The little girl is quite talented, but what a pity!"

...

This return to Yunyuan Immortal City went smoothly.

Shen Xuan achieved his goals.

Besides visiting old friends, he not only reached an agency purchase agreement with Tang Renhao and Zhu Jintang but also acquired Jade Spirit Clam Essence Blood as an extra gain.

The only discomfort was the persistent small actions from the Zheng Family on Silver Hook Island.

It was said that during the conflict with the Huang Family, Poison Talismans were once again used.

This greatly displeased the Zheng Family.

They even sent people to monitor and track Shen Xuan.

More than ten days later.

Shen Xuan boldly walked out of Yunyuan Immortal City.

Heading westward.

On the waters of the East Sea, Shen Xuan did not hide his aura and walked across the water.

Now, he was a True Master disciple of the Cyan Cloud Sect.

Ordinary Foundation Establishment Realm cultivators wouldn't and dared not provoke him.

Looking back at Yunyuan Immortal City, hundreds of miles away, Shen Xuan felt a surge of emotions.

Next time he comes, who knows how many years would have passed.

As the sky darkened.

Shen Xuan walked along the seawall, leisurely and slowly.

He was certain that the Zheng Family from Mingyang Island would undoubtedly follow.

Sure enough.

As the location became more remote.

[Insight Technique] detected two cultivators encircling him from front and back.

Shen Xuan, on the contrary, breathed a sigh of relief.

"Since Daoist Zheng is here, why not show yourself?"

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