"Junior Brother Shen, what do you have to say for yourself?"

Zhou Haoyu asked coldly.

Shen Xuan's face showed a puzzled expression.

"Explain? Executing demon cultivators and exchanging their heads for sect contribution points, does this need explanation?"

The two exchanged glances, both showing dissatisfaction in their eyes.

In the central tent, several sect disciples all fell silent, uniformly turning their gaze to Zhou Haoyu.

Zhou Haoyu is the direct disciple of Master Lingxiao.

Among the Daoist Sect cultivators in Cyan Yang Prefecture, he is second only to one and above thousands.

Before this.

They had never seen anyone dare confront Zhou Haoyu face to face.

Never would have thought that the one breaking this record is Shen Xuan the talisman master standing before them.

These several sect disciples were all sect foundation establishment cultivators.

Previously, the betting incident between Shen Xuan and Lei Yaoyang was widely discussed.

They had heard of Shen Xuan's reputation.

A figure hard to provoke.

Even dared to scheme against the direct disciple of Celestial Thunder Peak.

Faced with such a person, they naturally did not dare to easily take sides.

Zhou Haoyu was silent for several moments.

"Junior Brother Shen, the Red-haired Demon Monarch once engaged in magical combat with me before the formation."

"I expended great effort to severely wound him."

"By a momentary negligence, he escaped to the enemy camp."

"However, the Red-haired Demon Monarch was hit by my Demon-Slaying Golden Light Slash, he is certainly doomed."

Shen Xuan nodded with a smile.

"Senior Brother Zhou, you are mighty!"

Zhou Haoyu's gaze bore complexly into Shen Xuan.

Shen Xuan smiled lightly, seemingly unperturbed.

Is this the deep scheming, cunning of a strategist?

Recalling Lei Yaoyang's encounter.

Zhou Haoyu softened his tone: "The Red-haired Demon Monarch, with a violent disposition, once sacrificed tens of thousands for summoning demons."

"I deeply abhor this demon. Junior Brother Shen, could you inform me how you managed to kill this demon?"

Zhou Haoyu did not deliberately seek trouble for Shen Xuan.

It's just that the matter was too bizarre.

He had just severely wounded the Red-haired Demon Monarch.

Shen Xuan then presented its head to claim the reward.

Thinking back to previous rumors.

Some demon cultivators also triggered the Breaking Evil Divine Thunder Talisman, testing against them.

This made Zhou Haoyu have to suspect Shen Xuan's stance might not be firm.

Perhaps, Shen Xuan secretly colludes with demon cultivators, being ambivalent?

Shen Xuan remained expressionless, smiling as he replied: "Senior Brother Zhou, apologies, this is Shen's secret, not convenient to disclose."

Upon hearing these words, Zhou Haoyu's face darkened further.

"Esteemed Brother, Shen still has matters to attend to. Please calculate the heads and issue the sect contribution spirit contract!"

The sect disciple responsible for issuing contribution spirit contracts hesitantly looked at Zhou Haoyu, unsure of what to do.

Both sides were powerful figures he couldn't afford to offend.

Shen Xuan, after waiting for several moments, began to show impatience.

"Esteemed Brother, why haven't you issued the sect contribution spirit contract to Shen?"

"Does this sect contribution apply to fellow sect disciples, clan cultivators, loose cultivators, but not to Shen?"

The sect disciple had no choice but to softly ask: "Senior Brother Zhou, what do you think?"

His eyes revealed a hint of pleading.

"Calculate the heads, issue the spirit contract to Junior Brother Shen."

Zhou Haoyu responded coldly.

Shen Xuan simply acted as if he hadn't seen Zhou Haoyu's expression.

He was not a spirit stone; he couldn't be universally adored.

As long as he received the contribution spirit contract, his objective in coming here was achieved.

After all, he could afford to be on bad terms with anyone, but not with sect contribution points.

The sect disciple saw Zhou Haoyu's approval and quickly calculated the heads.

Then, he took out a blank spirit contract, wrote the contents, and affixed the Law Enforcement Hall's seal.

"The heads of four middle-stage demon foundation demon cultivators, confirmed accurate. Senior Brother Shen, this is a spirit contract for forty thousand contribution points."

Receiving the spirit contract, Shen Xuan glanced over its contents to ensure accuracy, then smiled: "Thanks for the trouble, Brother!"

"Senior Brother Zhou, fellow sect members, Shen has other matters to attend to, and will now return to Feiyun Mountain."

"Should you have free time, do visit Rain Listening Pavilion at Feiyun Mountain for a chat."

Shen Xuan performed a salute and then turned to leave.

After Shen Xuan left.

A figure gracefully entered the central tent.

"Senior Brother He!"

Those present respectfully saluted.

The newcomer was precisely He Zhengming.

He gestured with his hand, signaling everyone to dispense with formalities and sit down.

"Senior Brother He, it would have been better had you arrived earlier, just now, that Shen Xuan..."

A sect disciple started to speak.

"Shen Xuan came? He has provided us with quite a few Thunder Talismans!"

He Zhengming interrupted, smiling warmly.

"Mastered Thunder Escape Technique in a year, adept in both Ice and Water Techniques, skilled in talisman making. Shen Xuan, this person, has an unlimited path ahead!"

Everyone present was wise.

Upon hearing He Zhengming, they realized he wished to avoid offending Shen Xuan.

"Junior Brother Zhou, follow me; I have matters to discuss with you."

The two exited the central tent one after another.

Arriving at a secluded spot, after He Zhengming cast a spell to shield the area.

Zhou Haoyu angrily exclaimed: "Senior Brother, why didn't you show up earlier to reprimand Shen Xuan!"

"I don't believe he dares to confront you directly!"

He Zhengming shook his head: "You!"

"Junior Brother Zhou, Master brought you to Cyan Yang Prefecture precisely to temper your character."

"Shen Xuan obviously has dealings with demon cultivators!"

"So what?"

He Zhengming seemed to lament the failure to meet expectations.

"Don't say you have no evidence; even if you had evidence, so what?"

"Report it to Master? How would Master react after finding out?"

Zhou Haoyu retorted defiantly: "Naturally, they would act according to sect laws, dispensing justice impartially."

"Naive!"

"Do you know, after Shen Xuan returns to the sect, he becomes the direct disciple of Master Gu Feng."

"How should Master face Master Gu Feng then?"

"Furthermore, the Hidden Image True Master just established Shen Xuan as a model for ordinary disciples. How do you expect the Hidden Image True Master to maintain face?"

Zhou Haoyu fell silent.

"Junior Brother, you should speak less and observe and act more!"

"Many things are not as simple as you think."

"The cultivation realm is not just divided into good and evil. There are many who walk the line between Dao and demon, as well as Buddhist cultivators and Confucian cultivators, among others."

"The Hehuan Sect, one of the six sects of Liang Country, with its well-known Celestial Fragrance Pavilion as an external force, why does no one go to dismantle the Celestial Fragrance Pavilion?"

"More than that, the Celestial Fragrance Pavilion has branches in every country, even in strong nations like Jin Country, Qin Country, and Zhao Country."

Zhou Haoyu sighed.

He had only been momentarily confused by anger, not foolish.

"Shen Xuan, he is also a True Master disciple of our Cyan Cloud Sect, how can he be so selfish and calculating!"

"Even if he's not colluding with demon cultivators, these heads must have been traded from demon cultivators."

Zhou Haoyu laughed.

"Shen Xuan is different from us. We were born into sect families, cultivated by the sect since childhood."

"He is of Loose Cultivator origin, established his Foundation at an advanced age, entered the sect through a woman's pity, how good can his morality and temperament be!"

"He naturally has no sense of belonging to the sect. Otherwise, why would he scheme against Lei Yaoyang?"

"Little does he know, he's not just offending Lei Yaoyang, but all the direct disciples of the Golden Core True Masters!"

"Junior Brother, you don't need to think too much about these matters. Focus on cultivating, refining your Dao Foundation, and strive to reach the Late Stage of Foundation Establishment as soon as possible, that is your true task."

"As for Shen Xuan, you need not take action. Many people despise him even more than you do."

Zhou Haoyu bowed respectfully: "Thank you for the advice, Senior Brother."

"Between you and me, no need for such formalities!"

He Zhengming gazed toward the direction of Feiyun Mountain.

"Shen Xuan, I hope you know when to stop, and not court disaster yourself!"

These words, he only said in his heart.

...

Feiyun Mountain, Rain Listening Pavilion.

Inside the secret chamber.

"Senior Brother Shen, here's the sales proceeds from the two pieces of magical treasures. We also acquired some spirit medicine, and the remaining Spirit Stones are here."

Lv Zhengying excitedly rubbed his hands, brimming with energy.

Senior Brother Shen was not wrong.

After breaking through the Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment, his status and position improved.

Aside from the enhancement of strength, Shen Xuan and Qin Yuehan's connections played a significant role.

The Chief Elder of the Miscellaneous Affairs Hall, Master Tongxuan, specifically sought him out for a discussion.

Inquiring about his relationship with Shen Xuan and Qin Yuehan.

This time, Lv Zhengying could evidently feel that Master Tongxuan was paying more attention to Shen Xuan.

Upon learning that the three of them were friends for nearly a hundred years, Master Tongxuan encouraged him to perform his duties well.

However, it wasn't long before.

He received a notice of a job change at the Miscellaneous Affairs Hall.

From spirit vegetable procurement to talisman procurement.

His position in the Miscellaneous Affairs Hall suddenly elevated.

Becoming one of the few real power elders.

Lv Zhengying knew that all of this could not be separated from Shen Xuan.

"Not bad, two magical treasures sold for seventy thousand Spirit Stones."

These two were merely Tier Two lower-grade.

Selling them at this price exceeded Shen Xuan's expectations.

In business, Lv Zhengying indeed has talent.

He spent over fifty thousand Spirit Stones, acquiring most of the spirit medicine on the list.

The remaining spirit medicines, Lady White Lotus could acquire from the Zhou Family.

"Take these!"

Shen Xuan always generously rewarded those he tasked with jobs.

Casually pointed out three thousand Spirit Stones and handed them to Lv Zhengying.

"This won't do! Senior Brother Shen has helped me so much, how can I accept Spirit Stones for such a small task!"

"Don't dawdle! Take it! I have more things for you to do!"

Shen Xuan took out two more pieces of magical treasures for him to sell.

Continue acquiring spirit medicine.

This time, additional types of special five-hundred-year spirit medicines were listed.

Those are the main materials for the Purifying Foundation Pill.

"If the price isn't outrageous, get as much as you can."

Li Ruyi told him that the effects of the Purifying Foundation Pill are not as great as imagined.

It requires continuous use.

It can indeed enhance the quality of the Dao Foundation.

To what extent, varies from person to person.

But regardless, the Purifying Foundation Pill is desirable in abundance.

Shen Xuan first acquired the related main and auxiliary materials.

When the opportunity arises, he would then invite a trusted high-tier Pill Master for refining.

He was fully focused on cultivating, creating Thunder Talismans, practicing the latest skills.

He truly had neither the energy nor the time to also focus on alchemy.

The Purifying Foundation Pill is a Tier Two Top-Grade Spirit Pill.

Its refinement is several times more difficult than the Foundation Establishment Pill.

Without decades of time, hundreds of materials for practice, even with the help of the Mysterious Jade Talisman, Shen Xuan would find it difficult to master the method to refine the Purifying Foundation Pill.

Apart from inviting a high-tier Pill Master, Shen Xuan had another method.

It was to assist Li Ruyi in advancing, to consolidate the Netherworld Body, gather the soul, solidify the Soul Foundation, and transform void into reality.

This is equivalent to Foundation Establishment Perfection.

The next step is, like a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, to condense the Soul Foundation into a Soul Pill, thereby reshaping the Spirit Body.

This type of Soul Pill-condensing Nether Cultivator can continue the path of immortality, excelling at exorcism, summoning spirits and commanding generals, soul capturing and spirit stealing, having strength surpassing ordinary Core Formation True Masters.

However, this path is much harder and the success rate is lower.

Moreover, Li Ruyi has a hidden danger.

She only remembers that after turning into a Nether Cultivator, three hundred years passed.

She has no recollection of how she perished three hundred years ago.

This period of memory is lost.

"We'll see in the future. In any case, collecting enough main and auxiliary materials for the Purifying Foundation Pill is undoubtedly correct!"

Shen Xuan thought to himself.

He handed the Merit Spirit Contract to Lv Zhengying.

Telling Lv Zhengying to exchange sect contribution points and then transfer them to his Identity Jade Pendant.

His master thought he caused too much trouble and told him not to return to the sect without reason.

Shen Xuan complied obediently.

After sending off Lv Zhengying.

Shen Xuan continued his closed-door cultivation.

Lady White Lotus entered Rain Listening Pavilion excitedly.

"Shen Lang, White Lotus has found a great way to make money!"

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