Scholar Qianzhu put down the teacup and gazed at Shen Xuan.

"Fellow Daoist Shen, this matter is significant. Scholar Qianzhu wants to confirm, are you truly confident in being able to craft the [Nine Heavens Divine Thunder Talisman]?"

Shen Xuan smiled and said softly, "I wouldn't say I'm completely sure."

Seeing Scholar Qianzhu's expression change slightly.

Only then did he solemnly say, "I have about a seventy to eighty percent chance. At the longest, two years, at the shortest, one year, I can master the [Nine Heavens Divine Thunder Talisman]."

Mastery?

Scholar Qianzhu's eyes lit up.

What a Talisman Master calls mastery means at least a thirty percent success rate in talisman making.

Otherwise, it wouldn't cover costs, and talisman making would become a loss-making business.

"Fellow Daoist Shen, you and I fought side by side in the Cyan Spirit Secret Realm. I trust your character, Scholar Qianzhu believes."

Scholar Qianzhu pondered and said.

"I won't hide it from you. The younger the Thunder Sound Bamboo, the easier it is to survive."

"In the Profound Bamboo Sect, hundred-year-old Thunder Sound Bamboo is not considered a rarity."

"If Fellow Daoist Shen were to use the Thunder Sound Bamboo as the raw material to craft the [Nine Heavens Divine Thunder Talisman], Scholar Qianzhu would be willing to cooperate with you sincerely for a long time, how about it?"

At this time, Scholar Qianzhu was no longer a hermit who cared not for worldly affairs, but a seasoned and mature Sect Foundation Establishment Cultivator.

Cooperation between the two?

Shen Xuan nodded slightly.

This way, the profits from the Thunder Talisman crafting would be discussed and divided between them.

Unrelated to their respective sects.

No need to fear the attitude of the True Masters of the Profound Bamboo Sect.

"Scholar Qianzhu's proposal is exactly what I hoped for. Just one thing, can Scholar Qianzhu ensure the supply of Thunder Sound Bamboo?"

This was Shen Xuan's main concern.

Setting aside the True Masters of the Profound Bamboo Sect, to cooperate with him alone.

If Scholar Qianzhu didn't have deep connections within the Profound Bamboo Sect, it would be easy for efforts to be in vain, and achievements to be halted midway.

"Fellow Daoist Shen need not worry. Scholar Qianzhu does have this capability."

Scholar Qianzhu said confidently.

"That's good then."

The two discussed the specific details of their cooperation.

Scholar Qianzhu chose the Thunder Talisman over Spirit Stones without hesitation.

Previously, Shen Xuan had cooperated with the Su Family of Feiyun Mountain.

This time, the terms were simply adopted from before.

Scholar Qianzhu would make the hundred-year-old Thunder Sound Bamboo into the corresponding talisman paper and cinnabar.

Shen Xuan would offset the cost of talisman paper and cinnabar with twenty-five percent of the [Nine Heavens Divine Thunder Talisman] production.

Additionally, Shen Xuan added a clause.

He could purchase some hundred-year-old Thunder Sound Bamboo at the price of three thousand Spirit Stones per stump for practice.

Shen Xuan explained that he also needed to learn to make talisman paper and cinnabar, just in case.

To this, Scholar Qianzhu expressed understanding.

After all, a Talisman Master still needs to learn the whole process of talisman making.

Even if delegating certain tasks to others, one must ensure mastery themselves.

"With our relationship, there's no need to sign a Spirit Contract. We'll agree verbally and settle each time."

"The Thunder Talisman collaboration must be kept secret between us, not to be disclosed to outsiders."

Shen Xuan suggested.

Scholar Qianzhu thought for a moment and readily agreed.

This way, the matter of Thunder Talisman cooperation is limited to their collaboration.

Making it easier to keep it secret.

Shen Xuan wanted to cultivate quietly and avoid trouble.

Scholar Qianzhu also didn't want others to know, to share her benefits.

The two reached a consensus.

After sorting out the details.

Scholar Qianzhu returned to the sect to prepare.

According to her, in two months, she would deliver the first batch of Thunder Sound Bamboo materials.

Shen Xuan generously paid an advance of fifty thousand Spirit Stones.

The collaboration was a success for everyone involved.

For ordinary Talismans, thirty percent barely breaks even.

But for Tier Two Middle Grade Thunder Talismans, twenty percent covers costs.

At this time of the war between Dao and Demons, there was also a certain premium.

Moreover, Tier Two Middle Grade Thunder Talismans are quite powerful, many Foundation Establishment Cultivators used them as trump cards.

Scholar Qianzhu would also gain many connections from this.

Watching Scholar Qianzhu leave happily.

Shen Xuan knew that in this Thunder Talisman cooperation, Scholar Qianzhu gained substantially.

However, the greatest beneficiary was Shen Xuan himself!

...

Dharma Transmission Pavilion.

After displaying his Identity Jade Token and registering, Shen Xuan walked in and encountered an acquaintance.

It turned out to be his Seventh Younger Sister, Wu Yuting.

Originally, the two sisters had been confined to Little Gu Feng for a year by their Master's order.

Later, they assisted Gu Jinqin and performed well.

Thus the confinement was lifted early.

"Senior Brother Xuanming, you're so good. Helping Yuting obtain a cultivation technique!"

"Unlike that Senior Brother Xuewen, who talks sweet but can't help at all!"

Wu Yuting said coquettishly.

Making Senior Brother Xuanming brim with confidence, with an air of self-importance.

Shen Xuan watched with a face full of black lines.

This pair of sisters certainly knew how to stir up trouble.

Directly deceiving fellow sect brothers within the sect.

Shen Xuan glanced at Senior Brother Xuanming.

Still basking in his own glee.

Most likely, he was captivated by Wu Yuting's beauty.

Shen Xuan quietly blended into the crowd.

He had no intention of recognizing Wu Yuting.

As for warning Senior Brother Xuanming.

That was out of the question!

What one wants to strike, and another accepts willingly.

He would not be so bored as to meddle with Wu Yuting's affairs.

In the future, when Senior Brother Xuanming becomes entangled in love and loses both wealth and heart.

Yet he will gain growth, which is worth it.

Man, without being deceived by women, how can they quickly grow!

This time, Shen Xuan came to the Dharma Transmission Pavilion with an exchange target in mind.

Coincidentally.

The disciple from the Law Enforcement Pavilion who assisted last time, Lu Zhengming, was the one receiving him.

Recognizing Shen Xuan, he hurriedly reported to the Chief Elder, Deng Xiangdong.

"Junior Brother Shen, you're here, and you didn't even notify me!"

Deng Xiangdong was particularly enthusiastic toward Shen Xuan, personally receiving him and leading him into the Law Enforcement Pavilion's office.

Shen Xuan quickly saluted, "Shen Xuan greets Senior Brother Deng."

"Which cultivation technique does Junior Brother want to exchange for this time?"

"Senior Brother Deng, Shen wants to exchange for the Nine Heavens Divine Thunder Talisman."

"Junior Brother Shen, please have a seat, I'll fetch it for you right away."

Deng Xiangdong personally went to retrieve the technique jade scroll.

Shen Xuan took it and scanned it with divine sense, confirming it was the Nine Heavens Divine Thunder Talisman inheritance.

The price was fixed at eighteen thousand contribution points.

Compared to the Divine Hidden Five-Thunder Escape Technique, this was considered cheap.

After allocating the sect contribution points.

Deng Xiangdong asked, "Junior Brother Shen, are you planning to cultivate the Nine Heavens Divine Thunder Talisman?"

"Indeed, I have this intention."

Shen Xuan did not hide it.

This matter would eventually spread throughout the sect.

"I've heard that Junior Brother Shen obtained the Breaking Evil Divine Thunder Talisman inheritance at the Su Family of Feiyun Mountain?"

"That's correct."

"Rumor has it, Junior Brother Shen had a falling out with the Su Family of Feiyun Mountain. Upon returning to the sect, he broke the leg of the Su Family Patriarch?"

Deng Xiangdong said with a half-smile.

"Senior Brother Deng, there's more to this matter than meets the eye; it's hard to explain in a few words."

Shen Xuan briefly explained that the Su Family raised the share of thunder talismans, intending to trap him, and kept exploiting him.

"Thirty percent? This Su Family of Feiyun Mountain is truly ignorant!"

"Wanting thirty percent from thunder talismans and attempting to trap Junior Brother Shen, where did they get such audacity!"

Thunder talismans are more difficult to make than regular talismans.

A thirty percent share is too harsh.

Indeed, upon hearing this, Deng Xiangdong was filled with righteous indignation towards Shen Xuan's plight.

Deng Xiangdong asked, "Junior Brother Shen, are you aware that the sect's Thunderwood and Thunder Bamboo are all planted on Celestial Thunder Peak?"

"Junior Brother Shen, cultivating the Nine Heavens Divine Thunder Talisman, these cinnabar talisman paper related materials..."

Deng Xiangdong didn't finish his sentence.

His meaning was clear.

You've offended the people of Celestial Thunder Peak pretty badly.

Now, wanting to cultivate the Nine Heavens Divine Thunder Talisman, it's not so easy to obtain Thunderwood and Thunder Bamboo from Celestial Thunder Peak.

"Thank you for your concern, Senior Brother Deng, Shen can find a way."

"That's good."

The two chatted for a while.

Shen Xuan prepared to take his leave.

At this moment, Lu Zhengming rushed in.

"Elder Deng, there's someone causing trouble!"

Deng Xiangdong hurried off to investigate.

Shen Xuan initially intended to leave.

But then noticed that amongst the gathered crowd, the individuals involved were Wu Yuting and Senior Brother Xuanming.

Shen Xuan calmly followed behind Deng Xiangdong.

It turned out that Senior Brother Xuanming's real name is Chen Xuanming, an artifact refiner of Jade Sun Peak's line in the Artifact Refining Hall, a tier two artifact refiner.

Wu Yuting assisted Gu Jinqin and during the advancement of large furnace refining, she visited the Artifact Refining Hall several times.

Through coming and going, Wu Yuting and Chen Xuanming became acquainted.

Chen Xuanming, a man engrossed in artifact refining, had never met someone like Wu Yuting before!

Beautiful, with a pleasant way of speaking, filled with admiration in her eyes, she made his heart flutter with joy.

Wu Yuting used a little trick, making Chen Xuanming willingly purchase cultivation techniques for her.

However, the cultivation techniques Wu Yuting picked were somewhat expensive.

She chose three books, totaling thirty thousand contribution points.

Chen Xuanming gritted his teeth, just finished payments, and allocated the contribution points.

At this time, Senior Brother Jiang Wanli rushed over.

He had just received news that his junior brother was deceived by a junior sister from Little Gu Peak and rushed over.

Who knew, he would still be a step late.

Jiang Wanli was filled with fury.

"Why should you be paying for her cultivation techniques!"

Strongly demanded Wu Yuting to return the cultivation techniques.

Or to allocate her own contribution points back to Chen Xuanming.

"You borrowed contribution points from me just for her?"

Wu Yuting was unlikely to listen to Jiang Wanli.

The meat in her mouth, she would never spit it out!

"Senior Brother Jiang, this is between Senior Brother Xuanming and the junior sister, what business is it of yours!"

"Senior Brother Xuanming is willing to gift to the junior sister, why are you jealous, Senior Brother Jiang!"

Jiang Wanli was trembling with rage.

He railed furiously at Chen Xuanming.

It was only then Chen Xuanming seemed to wake from a dream.

"Junior Sister Wu, can you return the cultivation techniques?"

Wu Yuting rolled her eyes, giving him a stern look.

"Senior Brother Xuanming, what nonsense are you saying! Having given them to the junior sister, how can you ask them back?"

Jiang Wanli angrily asked, "Junior Sister Wu, can't you pay your own tab for the cultivation techniques?"

"Why should I! He gave them to me willingly!"

Wu Yuting responded loudly with reason.

"I didn't force him! If he can't even bear to buy me a few techniques, how can he call himself my confidant friend!"

"Are all senior brothers on Jade Sun Peak so untrustworthy?"

Chen Xuanming was utterly bewildered.

The Wu Yuting before him seemed like a completely different person now.

Earlier, she was coy, full of admiration for him.

Now, she showed disdain on her face.

A deep sense of defeat made him feel insecure.

He had always thought Wu Yuting's affectionate attitude towards him was due to his capability as a potential-laden, skilled tier two artifact refiner in the Artifact Refining Hall.

Wu Yuting secretly admired him.

Turns out, he misunderstood.

Lost in Wu Yuting's pure, brilliant smile.

Seeing fellow senior brothers from the same sect watching, Chen Xuanming wished nothing more than to find a hole and hide.

Thinking again about the thirty thousand contribution points gone, it felt like a stab in the heart.

They were the fruits of his labor in day and night efforts, saving while refining magical treasures.

Among those thirty thousand contribution points, ten thousand were borrowed from Jiang Wanli.

Somehow, he was bewitched at the time and agreed to purchase cultivation techniques for her.

Now upon reflection.

Wu Yuting may not even use those three cultivation techniques.

Highly likely, she turned around and sold them to others.

Thinking about this.

Chen Xuanming mustered courage to look into that stunning face, and said, "Junior Sister Wu, can you return those cultivation techniques?"

Wu Yuting's eyebrows stood on end, and she exploded.

"Chen Xuanming, what do you mean!"

"Are you taking back your word?"

Chen Xuanming glanced at Senior Brother Jiang Wanli's encouraging look.

Making up his mind, he gravely said, "Yes, I'm taking back my word. Junior Sister Wu, return the cultivation techniques!"

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