Ten days went by in the blink of an eye.

The Carefree Tower was bustling with activity.

A majority of the Foundation Establishment Cultivators from Cyan Yang Prefecture had arrived.

When Shen Xuan entered the VIP box, there were already more than ten cultivators inside.

With a slight sweep of his Divine Sense, Shen Xuan knew this gathering was of high caliber.

Even the lowest rank was in the Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment, leaders of cultivation clans.

Even the Immortal Bai Lian was kept outside.

"Everyone, it's rare for us to gather, let's get to the good stuff! Bring out the treasures!"

The patriarch of the Zhao Family spoke first.

He was a Tier Two Alchemist.

He shared some insights on alchemy.

The focus was on distinguishing the quality of Foundation Establishment Pills.

"My Foundation Establishment Pills may not compare to those produced by Sects, but the efficacy isn't much different!"

Watching the boastful patriarch of the Zhao Family, Shen Xuan found it amusing.

The discussion had turned into a sales pitch.

With just one glance, Shen Xuan knew the Zhao patriarch's Foundation Establishment Pills paled in comparison to Cyan Cloud Sect's genuine products.

The efficacy was at most seventy percent.

The main issue was the significant impurities.

Only if there were no other options.

Cultivators with resources and connections wouldn't use such off-brand Foundation Establishment Pills.

What happened next surprised Shen Xuan.

The Zhao patriarch's Foundation Establishment Pills were quickly auctioned off for twenty-one thousand Spirit Stones.

"After all, not everyone has the privilege to consume Sect-authentic Foundation Establishment Pills!"

Watching the hurried departure, Shen Xuan sighed softly in his heart.

...

Next was the patriarch of the Wu Family.

Similarly, he shared some insights on artifact refining.

He brought out a fairly high-quality Gold Attribute Flying Sword Treasure for auction.

It was sold for thirty-two thousand Spirit Stones.

The patriarch of the Zhou Family was not to be outdone.

He offered a brief discourse.

Then brought out a pair of Golden Claw Divine Eagle Eggs.

They were also auctioned off for eighteen thousand Spirit Stones.

When it was Shen Xuan's turn.

He smiled warmly, slowly elaborating on the Path of Talismans.

Shen Xuan had been studying talisman arts for nearly a century.

After reaching Foundation Establishment, his insights grew significantly, and the Path of Talismans came easily to him.

Especially the Breaking Evil Divine Thunder Talisman, which he extolled extravagantly.

Everyone listened intently, enthralled.

Even long after Shen Xuan finished, they were still pondering and comprehending.

Shen Wrote took out ten Breaking Evil Divine Thunder Talismans.

They were quickly auctioned off for thirty-six hundred Spirit Stones.

One after another, Foundation Establishment Cultivators took to the stage.

A patriarch of a cultivation clan with the surname Han brought out an heirloom treasure.

A bottle of Ten Thousand Years Spirit Milk!

Ten Thousand Years Spirit Milk is a Tier Two Top Grade cultivation spiritual object.

Its main effect is to rapidly restore a cultivator's spiritual power.

The growth conditions are extremely demanding, and it's scarce in quantity.

A bottle of Ten Thousand Years Spirit Milk contains only ten drops.

Each drop can restore seventy percent of a cultivator's spiritual power in just two to three breaths.

In magical combat between cultivators, it can play a decisive role.

The appearance of Ten Thousand Years Spirit Milk caused a sensation.

Such spiritual objects are rare even in the Sect Treasure Vault.

The Patriarch Han candidly stated that he was auctioning it to gather Spirit Stones for purchasing Foundation Establishment Pills for the younger generation.

There was only this one bottle.

The auction price climbed steadily.

"Fifty thousand Spirit Stones!"

The one who named the price was Shen Xuan.

He raised the price of Ten Thousand Years Spirit Milk from thirty thousand Spirit Stones to fifty thousand in one go.

For something that could save one's life, no price was too high.

Seeing Shen Xuan's firm stance.

The others exchanged glances and all gave up.

Though Ten Thousand Years Spirit Milk was good, it was ultimately not as practical as Foundation Establishment Pills.

Only a carefree Foundation Establishment like Shen Xuan would spend such a high price on Ten Thousand Years Spirit Milk.

For the others, the whole clan's interests were more important.

To them, Foundation Establishment Pills were the priority.

With one more Foundation Establishment Pill, the clan might gain another Foundation Establishment Cultivator, and some more leverage externally.

After the gathering ended, Shen Xuan went straight back to Rain Listening Pavilion.

Su Xue'Er sweetly handed him two letters.

One from Qin Yuehan and the other from Lv Zhengying.

In Qin Yuehan's letter, she informed him that she had successfully broken through to the Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment.

The last visit to Dark Shadows greatly benefited her cultivation after her Cyan Wood Spirit Body solidified.

Qin Yuehan also mentioned a piece of happy news: Lei Yaoyang had been in closed-door cultivation for a long time and had not yet emerged.

Though Thunder Cultivators have strong attack power.

Breaking through in cultivation is equally challenging.

In theory, it's more arduous than for ordinary Five Elements Cultivators.

This is why he targeted Qin Yuehan.

Using the Cyan Wood Spirit Body to temper his Thunder Spiritual Power and refine his Thunder Dao Body.

If Lei Yaoyang fails to break through, his desire for Qin Yuehan may diminish somewhat.

After all, a female cultivator at the Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment is highly valued in any Sect.

However, Shen Xuan believed that Lei Yaoyang would most likely break through to the Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment.

A mere small realm breakthrough, with his Golden Core master's help, should be a piece of cake.

Besides, Qin Yuehan subtly inquired of her master, Master Gu Feng.

She wanted Shen Xuan to stop supporting the Su Family mission and return to the Sect sooner.

But her master refused.

Telling her to concentrate on cultivation without overthinking.

Qin Yuehan dared not say more.

Fearing it would displease her master and have the opposite effect.

Shen Xuan sighed lightly.

Qin Yuehan, pampered since young, was still naive when it came to social relations.

Being a Core Formation True Master of the Sect, Master Gu Feng's words were authoritative, and he wouldn't change his mind without a special reason.

Otherwise, how would he establish his influence and credibility?

Nevertheless, Shen Xuan felt warmed by Qin Yuehan's well-wishes.

"I hope everything goes well for her!"

Opening Lv Zhengying's letter.

Lv Zhengying mentioned that the Gu Family from Sea City had contacted him again.

This time, it was about discovering the traces of the Shadow Octopus.

He asked if Shen Xuan wanted to join in the hunt.

Gu Cheng showed great sincerity.

They would provide the warship, and the Gu Family Patriarch would personally command it.

As long as Shen Xuan was willing to take action.

No matter the outcome, they would split the rewards equally.

Shen Xuan didn't even need to think, replying that he was too busy, asking Lv Zhengying to decline.

He wasn't worried about the Gu Family in Sea City plotting against him.

The Gu Family in Sea City didn't have the guts.

The main reason was that in the deep sea, Shen Xuan didn't think he could match the Shadow Octopus.

Even if he could barely suppress it, the chance of killing it wasn't high.

The Shadow Octopus is a treasure demon beast.

By rough estimation, it had at least a dozen talent skills.

He asked Lv Zhengying to convey.

That if the Gu Family could manage to hunt the Shadow Octopus, he wouldn't mind purchasing its essence blood at a high price.

Thunder Talismans and Poison Talismans were all acceptable.

They could also negotiate top-grade talismans.

If the Shadow Octopus's body was intact and reasonably priced, Shen Xuan would consider buying it entirely.

He could use it to refine a new Taiyin Corpse Beast.

The Teng Snake Corpse Beast's attack power was mediocre.

After finishing the two letters.

Shen Xuan picked up Wu Yulan's invitation.

Wu Yulan had invited him three times in a row for a private meeting.

Her persistence surely had a reason.

During the day, he used the Seeking Fortune and Avoiding Evil Technique, the Insight Technique, and the Illusion-Breaking Spirit Eye Technique to observe the patriarch of the Wu Family repeatedly.

No abnormalities were found.

It seemed there was no malicious intent towards him.

Why did Wu Yulan insist on seeing him?

Shen Xuan wasn't that naive.

His relationship with the Immortal Bai Lian was well-known among the Foundation Establishment circles in Cyan Yang Prefecture.

Wu Yulan surely knew this.

On the surface, the Cyan Yang Beauties were close friends.

Was she, the friend, also trying to get involved?

"Let her wait!"

Shen Xuan made up his mind.

The doorbell rang.

Opening the door, Puppet Master Zhuang Ping entered with a dejected look.

"Master Shen, I've suffered a big loss this time!"

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