The next day.

Shuiyue Residence.

Lv Zhengying hurried over.

Shen Xuan handed over a Storage Pouch.

The remaining Demon Beast remains, over a thousand ordinary Poison Talismans, worth three hundred thousand Spirit Stones.

"Junior Brother Lv, sell the Demon Beast remains and Poison Talismans, and use all the proceeds to acquire Spirit Pill materials."

Spirit Gathering Pill is a commonly used Spiritual Elixir for cultivators in the Early Stage of Foundation Establishment.

Previously, Lv Zhengying made small-scale purchases of related materials in the Sect Market and sent them to Li Ruyi to refine Spirit Gathering Pills, which were then sold off.

"So many?"

Lv Zhengying glanced at the items inside the Storage Pouch, looking surprised.

Shen Xuan nodded.

"Buy in large quantities, as many as possible. Especially Celestial Spirit Flowers, Red Essence Mushrooms, Star Condensing Grass, and Celestial Essence Fruits."

These four are the main materials for the Spirit Gathering Pill.

In contrast, they require high years of cultivation, low yield, and their prices are prone to rise rather than fall.

Lv Zhengying asked, "Senior Brother, have you thought it through, and are you sure you want to buy this much?"

"I'm sure."

Shen Xuan thought for a moment.

"This is just the beginning. When I manage to turn some Spirit Stones around, I'll continue buying."

Lv Zhengying's heart pounded.

Senior Brother Shen's actions are terrifying!

Three hundred thousand Spirit Stones are just the start.

More to come!

"Be cautious, Senior Brother!"

Accumulating materials involves risk.

The price of materials is inherently volatile.

If faced with a massive sell-off by a sect or family, the losses could be substantial.

"Is Senior Brother planning to cultivate Alchemy?"

Shen Xuan smiled slightly.

"Junior Brother Lv, don't ask. You'll know in a few days."

If the Large Furnace Refining is successful.

The Cyan Cloud Sect's demand for Spirit Gathering Pill materials could swell by over a hundred times.

Potentially even a thousandfold!

If everything develops smoothly.

The Cyan Cloud Sect could swiftly rise to become the major elixir sect in Song Country.

A price increase is inevitable.

Shen Xuan plans to seize this opportunity to earn significantly.

"How much profit can be made?"

"At least fifty percent. Junior Brother, you might as well buy some too."

Fifty percent profit is a conservative estimate.

If the Large Furnace Refining proves effective.

The price of Spirit Gathering Pill materials will soar uncontrollably.

"Alright, I'll go right away."

Hearing about the potential to earn a large number of Spirit Stones, Lv Zhengying was full of energy, moving briskly.

...

After handing the chores of Gu Feng back to Gu Jinqin, Shen Xuan continued solidifying his Foundation Establishment Realm.

Before a breakthrough, many skills are stuck at pivotal progression points.

Only needing a few Dao Rhyme Points for advancement.

Further enhancement requires a significant number of Dao Rhyme Points.

Some skills rely on diligent cultivation for improvement.

Like "Ice Soul Cold Water Technique," "Thunder God's Fury," "Soul-Devouring Demon Flame," "Divine Hidden Five-Thunder Escape Technique," "Vigorous Shock," etc.

Some skills advance slowly even with daily cultivation.

Like "Immortal-Slaying Water Qi Technique," "Ice Soul Spirit Body," "Absolute Thunder Dao Body," etc.

Some skills improve simply by regular use.

Like "Devouring All Things," "Sharp Teeth and Fangs," "Infinite Strength," "Sharp-eyed," "Illusion-Breaking Spirit Eye Technique," etc.

Aside from these, his main cultivation technique "Divine Hidden Sea Technique."

Initially, the cultivation speed was relatively slow.

Bolstered by "Water Spirit Absorption," combined with "Devouring All Things" refining Spiritual Power supplementation.

This accelerated the cultivation speed.

If possible, Shen Xuan hopes to madly add points, pushing these skills directly to Perfection.

However, he doesn't have that many Dao Rhyme Points.

Moreover, trying to push so many skills to Perfection costs an immense amount of Dao Rhyme Points.

He can only prioritize and selectively add points.

The Large Furnace Refining has not formally commenced, making it difficult for Shen Xuan to leave Gu Feng.

These days, while advising Gu Jinqin on advancing the Large Furnace Refining matters, he also immersed himself in cultivation.

This morning.

Just as he emerged from the Practice Room.

Su Xue'Er hurriedly said, "Husband, the junior sister is here!"

It was the Sixth Junior Sister, Wu Xueting.

She sat in the reception room, not even touching the tea, pacing back and forth anxiously.

Upon seeing Shen Xuan step out, she quickly approached him.

"Senior Brother, Yuting is in trouble!"

"Sit down and talk."

Shen Xuan leisurely drank Spirit Tea.

These sisters; he truly doesn't want to involve himself with them.

Yet, as a newly established senior brother, he shouldn't be too heartless.

"Senior Brother, Yuting has been detained."

Wu Xueting said anxiously.

She then recounted the incident.

Apparently, the sisters planned to target the Purple Qi Alliance.

In Qing Yun Immortal City, the Purple Qi Alliance opened a gambling house, doing booming business.

The sisters specifically targeted the valuable cultivators earning big at the gambling house, deceiving them out of their Spirit Stones.

The method was simple—the "Immortal Jump."

The younger sister seduces, negotiates a price.

Just as the relationship is about to happen, the older sister appears, reveals her identity, and coerces the opponent into paying to avoid disaster.

Their master is a direct disciple of the Cyan Cloud Sect True Master, their ancestor is the Immortal City Lord and Fake Pill Master of the sect.

Ordinary cultivators wouldn't dare resist, obediently paying Spirit Stones and leaving.

They succeeded three times in a row.

On the fourth attempt, trouble arose.

Younger sister Wu Yuting was directly detained by people from the Purple Qi Alliance in the gambling house.

Thankfully, the sisters cooperated well.

Before Wu Yuting was detained, she sent a message through a Communication Talisman.

Informing Wu Xueting that the opponent was from the Purple Qi Alliance.

"Junior Sister doesn't know the background of the Purple Qi Alliance?" Shen Xuan asked.

"We know. It's the direct grandson of the Sect's Master Purple Qi. But we didn't swindle his Spirit Stones!" Wu Xueting said indignantly.

Shen Xuan looked at the beautiful and charming junior sister in front of him, shaking his head.

"You treated their prized customers like sheep to be sheared; of course, they'd be angry."

Even if those gamblers won some Spirit Stones.

As long as you keep gambling, sooner or later you'll return everything to the gambling house.

But now, it's all good.

The money's in you sisters' pockets.

It's nothing but taking money from the Purple Qi Alliance.

"Have you reported this to Master?"

"Don't!"

Wu Xueting pleaded, "Senior Brother, just help us this time!"

"In the future, if you need anything, we'll surely help you!"

Shen Xuan pondered for a moment.

He didn't expect anything in return from the Wu sisters.

However, reporting this to Master would only trouble him.

The customers at the gambling house have already been deceived.

The Wu sisters don't have the upper hand.

Besides, this is a matter among the younger generation.

It's not fitting for a True Master to get involved.

And as for the Wu Family Patriarch.

His reputation isn't enough.

Fake Pill Master is a tier lower than Core Formation True Master.

In the Cyan Cloud Sect, Fake Pill Masters have no power to participate in major sect decisions.

Their path is either to become Deputy City Lord in one of the Five Great Immortal Cities or City Lord in a smaller Immortal City.

Wu Xueting was aware of this too.

It's best for the sisters to resolve such matters on their own.

Without alarming Master or the Wu Family Patriarch.

After thinking it over.

Among the younger ones, only this newly appointed senior brother in front could stand up for them.

Shen Xuan considered the gains and losses.

Finally, he nodded: "I will accompany you this time."

Wu Xueting was delighted: "Thank you, Senior Brother!"

"There's no time to waste, let's go right away."

Shen Xuan informed Su Xue'Er and left Shuiyue Residence with Wu Xueting.

He summoned the Golden Claw Divine Eagle Corpse Beast, let Wu Xueting mount it, and they flew towards Qing Yun Immortal City.

"Gambling house? Sigh, I haven't gambled in ages!"

"Helping them this time will hopefully keep things quiet for a while!"

Shen Xuan thought to himself.

...

At this moment, in Silver Hook Gambling House.

Xu Shaopeng, the Alliance Hierarch of the Purple Qi Alliance, sat in the gambling house's inner chamber, sipping Spirit Tea while watching the sealed Wu Yuting.

"Xu Shaopeng, if you don't release me soon, when my sister comes with reinforcements, she'll take down your gambling house! You won't regret it!"

Wu Yuting shouted angrily.

"What reinforcements can your sister bring!"

Xu Shaopeng sneered, "You two sisters have a notorious reputation in the sect!"

"Master Gu Feng's name has been tarnished by you sisters!"

"If he knew of your actions, he might expel you from the sect first!"

"You dare brag in front of me!"

"Bah!" Wu Yuting shouted, "What immoral acts have we sisters committed!"

"Your gambling house has harmed more people! Destroyed their families!"

Xu Shaopeng laughed, "I run a legitimate business, neither stealing nor robbing, those who gamble must accept defeat!"

"Since you dared to pull an 'Immortal Jump' here, don't blame me for turning ruthless!"

"In the spirit of shared affiliation, hand over the Spirit Stones you've swindled, and I'll spare you this time!"

Wu Yuting sneered, "In the end, you just want to snatch our Spirit Stones! What a facade!"

"You think our Little Gu Feng branch fears your Purple Qi Peak faction?"

"Release me now! Otherwise, when my senior sister and senior brother arrive, your gambling house will be shut down for good!"

Wu Yuting knew inside.

Xu Shaopeng wouldn't dare do anything severe to her.

Her words showed no weakness.

Xu Shaopeng glanced at his two brothers beside him, laughed heartily, "Second Brother, Third Brother, get ready for the show!"

"I intentionally let her send messages out, to see what tricks she can pull!"

"The Little Gu Feng branch is full of talents. Yet none would stand up for these sisters!"

"They pit their own people, who would still hope others cherish mutual ties!"

Wu Yuting was momentarily speechless.

Honestly, these sisters indeed deceived the Third Senior Sister and Fourth Senior Sister.

The First Senior Sister was traveling, the Second Senior Sister was in seclusion.

Otherwise, the scams would continue.

Fake sisterhood, but Spirit Stones are undoubtedly true!

Wu Yuting's eyes shifted slightly, "Xu Shaopeng, aren't you afraid of my Senior Brother?"

"Senior Brother? When did Little Gu Feng take in a male disciple?"

Xu Shaopeng contemplated briefly, "You're talking about that registered disciple Shen Xuan?"

"Exactly. To inform you, Shen Xuan has officially become Master's direct disciple, ranked third, my Third Senior Brother!"

"Shen Xuan?"

Xu Shaopeng suddenly laughed, "Oh, I'm so scared!"

"An ordinary Loose Cultivator with no background or connections! If he dares cause trouble, I'll cripple him!"

Xu Shaopeng's words reflected his true thoughts.

The Wu sisters still needed to consider the Wu Family Patriarch and Master Gu Feng's face.

After all, they belonged to a sect family, some discretion was necessary.

As for Shen Xuan!

He's nothing!

A mere Loose Cultivator, with no background.

If he dares come to the gambling house to make trouble, Xu Shaopeng will absolutely break him without hesitation!

At this moment.

Someone knocked on the door outside.

"Alliance Hierarch, someone from Little Gu Feng is here!"

A subordinate reported from outside the door.

Xu Shaopeng told his two brothers beside him, "Bring this girl along, let's go see!"

"I'm curious which master the Wu sisters have brought!"

"Yes, Alliance Hierarch!"

When Xu Shaopeng went out to see.

The ones who came were indeed Wu Xueting and Shen Xuan.

"This must be Shen Xuan, Junior Brother from Little Gu Feng!"

"The one beside you, is Sister Wu Xueting, right?"

Shen Xuan smiled slightly, bowed and said, "Shen Xuan from Little Gu Feng, greetings to Senior Brother Xu of Purple Qi Peak!"

"I wonder how my sister offended Senior Brother Xu, leading to her being held here."

"We're all sect disciples. Isn't it unreasonable for Senior Brother Xu to act in this way?"

Xu Shaopeng looked at Shen Xuan with interest.

"Oh, you want to ask for her release?"

"But do you not look in the mirror!"

"Scram! Otherwise, don't blame me for being merciless and ruthless!"

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