"A breakthrough!"

Shen Xuan gently patted the pretty face of the White Lotus Immortal, expressing his delight.

After entering the Foundation Establishment Realm, breakthroughs in small stages are relatively easier.

The chances of failure are low.

The White Lotus Immortal was outside the practice room acting as a guardian, which was more of a gesture.

A year ago, in the Carefree Tower, Shen Xuan exposed Murong Jun's identity as a demon disciple of the Blood Spirit Sect and killed him.

Since then, the Su Family announced a ten-year seclusion.

Shen Xuan enjoyed the peace and immersed himself in cultivation at the Rain Listening Pavilion.

During this period, the only outsider free to enter and exit the Su Clan Territory was the White Lotus Immortal.

It is said that on that day, Qian Zhiwen from the Qian Family saw the White Lotus Immortal and Shen Xuan linking arms, which broke his heart.

After returning, he neither ate nor drank for more than ten days.

In a silent night, he suddenly had an epiphany and let go of his obsession.

He sent word to the White Lotus Immortal that he would no longer bother her.

This also made the White Lotus Immortal somewhat melancholy.

"Shen Lang, White Lotus' escape route is gone..."

However, Shen Xuan did not comfort her.

Instead, he became even rougher in action!

Making the White Lotus Immortal pant heavily and feel utterly exhausted!

Afterwards.

Shen Xuan clearly told the White Lotus Immortal.

He is determined to prove the Dao of immortality and will not seek companions for marriage.

Regardless of who the other party is.

If the White Lotus Immortal is willing.

The two can continue their fleeting romance.

If she's unwilling, they can part amicably.

The White Lotus Immortal was heartbroken for a while.

For two months, she did not visit the Rain Listening Pavilion.

When she came again, her smile was like a blooming flower, and she never mentioned marriage again.

Shen Xuan guessed that the White Lotus Immortal must have come to terms.

In Cyan Yang Prefecture, there was no one who suited her.

Compared to Shen Xuan, cultivators from cultivation clans in the Foundation Establishment Realm have inferior conditions.

Their strength is weak, and their ability to earn money is even weaker.

Shen Xuan still fits her desires better.

The two reached a tacit understanding.

Making their time together more harmonious.

The White Lotus Immortal no longer cared about her unmarried status.

She often stayed overnight at the Rain Listening Pavilion.

After all, her relationship with Shen Xuan was well-known among the Foundation Establishment cultivators of Cyan Yang Prefecture.

For cultivation clans, being connected with a disciple of the Cyan Cloud Sect True Master was not embarrassing but instead something to boast about.

That night, Shen Xuan bathed.

Enjoying the attentive service of the White Lotus Immortal, feeling very comforted.

Afterwards.

The White Lotus Immortal was utterly exhausted.

Lazily lying in Shen Xuan's arms.

"White Lotus, I remember you saying you know the intelligence of a Ghost Market cultivator."

The White Lotus Immortal instantly perked up.

"Does Shen Lang want to target that person?"

"That person is wealthy, with Shen Lang's means, it would be effortless!"

Shen Xuan was speechless.

He slapped the White Lotus Immortal's round butt hard.

"What are you thinking!"

"I just want to buy some things from him!"

The Shadow-devouring Demon Insects have grown too fast and bred too much, almost consuming all the souls in the Soul Summoning Banner.

Shen Xuan planned to find the Ghost Market vendor to buy some higher-quality souls.

"Shen Lang is so powerful, why not just take, rather than buy?"

The White Lotus Immortal muttered.

Shen Xuan slapped her again.

This time with more force.

Making the White Lotus Immortal giggle coquettishly.

"Shen Lang!"

"Can't you use your brain!"

Shen Xuan was disappointed: "Do you think you are the only one who knows this person's identity?"

"Your family's two elders and the Zhao and Wu family's patriarchs and ancestors who have been cultivating in Cyan Yang Prefecture for so many years also don't know?"

"Guess why they haven't made a move?"

The White Lotus Immortal asked naively: "Why?"

"Either the opponent's combat power is formidable, making it cost-prohibitive, or the opponent has strong backing, making them unwilling to offend."

The White Lotus Immortal suddenly understood.

...

For Shen Xuan, the White Lotus Immortal was still somewhat useful.

Coming from the Beast Taming Zhou Family and being a Foundation Establishment female cultivator.

In Cyan Yang Prefecture, when the White Lotus Immortal sought fair trade with the Ghost Market cultivator, the risk was virtually zero.

Quickly, the White Lotus Immortal settled the matter.

With ten Poison Talismans, she exchanged for over a hundred Tier One Middle Grade souls, taking them into the Soul Summoning Banner.

"Are souls really this cheap?"

"Ten Spirit Stones each, quite expensive already!"

"The person purchased them from Netherworld Sect disciples in Liang Country. Selling to White Lotus at at least double the price!"

Shen Xuan laughed.

Cheap was good.

Soon there would be no worry about having no souls to feed the Shadow-devouring Demon Insects.

This kind of insect requires a large quantity to create deterrence.

And with a large quantity, it's easier to produce mutated insects to promote them in grade.

"Shen Lang, White Lotus has completed the task, how do you plan to reward me?"

"Hmm, take a bath first! I will reward you well later!"

Shen Xuan was not just talk.

After some intense training.

He directly took out thirty Thunder Talismans and a hundred Poison Talismans for the White Lotus Immortal to sell.

"Eighteen thousand Spirit Stones. Anything extra is yours!"

"Shen Lang is so good!"

The White Lotus Immortal took them joyfully.

She knew the prices of Thunder Talismans and Poison Talismans well.

These talismans could sell for over twenty thousand Spirit Stones.

Shen Xuan obviously intended to reward her, letting her earn a profit.

Shen Xuan was always generous with friends.

Especially to this kind of intimate, always-there friend.

Even going to the Celestial Fragrance Pavilion, someone like the White Lotus Immortal would be worth this much.

He stayed in Cyan Yang Prefecture for eight years.

Aside from Su Xue'Er, there was no one he could trust.

Even Su Xue'Er was only trustworthy to a limited extent.

She was only at the Middle Stage of Qi Cultivation, and had younger siblings.

In comparison, the White Lotus Immortal was more practical.

Whether regarding private life or external trade.

The White Lotus Immortal manifested the strength of a Foundation Establishment Immortal.

Of the Su Family, he was the only outsider left.

After Luo Ping was executed, the Artifact Refiner Yu Zhihua ended his contract and left.

Shen Xuan needed a partner to maintain communication externally.

The White Lotus Immortal was the ideal choice.

...

After breaking through to the Foundation Establishment Second Layer, Shen Xuan remained reclusive.

Internal affairs were entrusted to Su Xue'Er.

External affairs were entrusted to the White Lotus Immortal.

He focused mainly on the cultivation of the Immortal-Slaying Water Qi Technique.

Although only at the minor success stage.

His experience points began to grow again.

Unknowingly, more than half had progressed.

Occasionally, he would practice Thunder God's Fury and Water Spirit Absorption.

The progress was somewhat unsatisfactory.

"If only I could acquire a Thunder Beast and a Jade Spirit Clam."

Plundering demon beast bloodlines can rapidly advance talent skill proficiency.

However, this task is arduous.

These two kinds of demon beasts are exceptionally rare species.

In over a year's time, no good news had come from Yunyuan Immortal City or the Gu Family in Sea City.

"Ultimately, it's up to me!"

Shen Xuan thought.

However, this matter was not urgent.

Once he succeeds in refining the octopus corpse beast, he'll have the ability to hunt deep-sea creatures.

In the Shadow Forest's Luoxia Lake, there's still a Deep Sea Hook Snake, Tier Two Top Grade.

Unfortunately, he couldn't defeat it.

Or else, the Deep Sea Hook Snake's Essence Blood would certainly allow him to plunder extremely powerful talent skills.

Greatly enhancing his Spirit Root talent.

The corpse could still be used for refining beast corpses.

"Still lacking in strength!"

This filled Shen Xuan with a sense of powerlessness.

As his realm cultivation advanced, he increasingly felt insignificant and like dust in the vastness of the Dao between heaven and earth.

Fortunately, he possesses the Mysterious Jade Talisman.

Which allows for plundering demon beast bloodlines, enhancing Spirit Root talent.

Currently, his Water Spirit Root is as high as 68 points.

Not far from the Celestial Spirit Root's 80 points.

Not to mention Foundation Establishment Perfection.

Even Core Formation holds a sliver of hope.

Besides cultivation, Shen Xuan consistently devoted an hour to crafting Thunder Talismans.

Premium Thunder Talismans, with immense power, are the nemesis of Demon Cultivators, all stored away.

He lets the White Lotus Immortal sell ordinary Thunder Talismans for Spirit Stones.

Solely from Thunder Talismans, Shen Xuan earns over thirty thousand Spirit Stones annually.

This doesn't include the premium Thunder Talismans he keeps aside.

His ability to amass Spirit Stones fills the White Lotus Immortal with envy.

Binding her more staunchly to him.

That day, as Shen Xuan finished his cultivation.

The White Lotus Immortal brought him startling news.

"The patriarch of the Qian Family in Red Rock has stepped down, Wu Yulan has become the new patriarch!"

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