"Who is your fellow Daoist, I... uh... oh, it's Gu... Senior Gu!"

He glared with anger, about to erupt, but when he saw Gu Yuan's face, he was scared out of his wits, his voice changed, and a smile appeared on his face that looked even worse than crying.

A month ago, the duel between Gu Yuan and Lv Kun on the Life and Death Platform, although not witnessed by many, soon spread throughout Qiongming Market and even Qinzhou.

Defeating Lv Kun and slaying him with a single sword, Gu Yuan's reputation soared!

Although Lv Kun resurrected later, Gu Yuan's fierce reputation had already spread. His divine techniques and ruthless determination made many wary and fearful.

Just think about it, even someone with Lv Kun's background couldn't escape Gu Yuan's sword, what else would Gu Yuan not dare to do?

Gu Yuan smiled and said, "No need to be so polite, fellow Daoist, just call me Gu Yuan."

"I wouldn't dare, I wouldn't dare."

This person shook his head repeatedly and then shared what he knew: "To be honest, Brother Gu, a big event has indeed happened recently."

"Over two months ago, those who entered the Red Dragon Immortal Palace, now quite a few have already come out."

"Some of them perished inside, but many people reaped significant gains, bringing out a lot of spirit medicine, spiritual materials, elixirs, and magical artifacts, or had their cultivation surge. So, the streets are this lively now."

"I see..."

Gu Yuan suddenly understood the reason behind it all.

Speaking of which, over two months ago, the Red Dragon Immortal Palace opened. At that time, many entered to explore the Immortal Palace and search for opportunities and benefits.

Medicine King Mountain, Gu God Sect, Star River Sword Sect, and even some sects from other regions and numerous loose cultivators joined in.

The Red Dragon Immortal Palace has its own rules, allowing a maximum stay of three months, and anyone can choose to exit at any time.

By now, some should have already come out.

For those who managed to return from the Red Dragon Immortal Palace, it is certain that they obtained something. These spirit medicines, elixirs, spiritual materials, magical artifacts, and even Daoist scriptures and other treasures are bound to flow into the market, causing price fluctuations.

The stall owners and shopkeepers in the market are well-informed, and certainly won't miss such an opportunity.

However, Gu Yuan wasn't concerned about the cultivation resources flowing into the market, but rather another matter — whether his master, He Ling True Master, and the group from Medicine King Mountain had come out.

After some thought, Gu Yuan speculated that He Ling True Master and others hadn't come out yet.

Otherwise, given He Ling True Master's character, he would have contacted him by now.

After strolling around the street for a while, when he encountered good-quality spirit medicine, Gu Yuan would buy it with spirit stones.

Not until noon did he return to his residence.

Unnoticed by anyone, as Gu Yuan returned home, a wisp of smoke drifted off his body and flew into a nearby alley.

Amid the swirling white smoke, a figure appeared on the spot, looking exactly like Gu Yuan.

To be precise, it was Gu Yuan's fake body.

Gu Yuan changed his appearance into that of an unremarkable middle-aged man, adjusted his collar, and then casually walked out.

It wasn't without purpose; he had serious business to attend to.

Gu Yuan strolled around the street for a bit, then seemingly casually walked to a restaurant.

As he passed by the restaurant, a glance upward revealed a young man in a blue robe on the third-floor balcony, holding a jade cup and gazing out.

The young man's appearance could barely be called handsome, with a pale gold hairpin inserted at the crown of his head, glimmering with spiritual light.

Gu Yuan casually glanced at him, memorized the young man's appearance, and then turned to leave without hesitation.

His objective for the day had been achieved.

This young man's surname was Ma, and his first name was Feng. He had decent talent and cultivation, roughly on par with Gu Yuan.

The key lay in Ma Feng's identity!

Ma Feng was an Inner Sect Disciple of Medicine King Mountain, and also a fellow disciple with Gu Yuan.

If that were all, there wouldn't be much of an issue.

However, he had another identity; Ma Feng was the disciple of Cyan Wood True Master...

Moreover, he was Cyan Wood's most favored disciple.

To what extent was he favored?

Ma Feng was not a good man; he often caused trouble and had even engaged in some unspeakable acts.

Normally, even as an Inner Sect Disciple of Medicine King Mountain, committing so many misdeeds, bringing disgrace to his sect's reputation, would have already resulted in his expulsion.

The fact that he remained unscathed was, of course, due to Cyan Wood True Master covering for him.

Of course, the master-disciple relationship was the surface situation.

As far as Gu Yuan knew, this guy was actually Cyan Wood's illegitimate son. However, due to certain reasons, this couldn't be disclosed, so Ma Feng was taken in as a disciple under the guise of disciple status.

Gu Yuan didn't initially know this; it was Situ Yan who disclosed it to him last time.

Without the father-son relationship, how could Cyan Wood True Master be so willing to cover Ma Feng's behind tirelessly?

And the reason Gu Yuan came to see Ma Feng, naturally, was because he had something to do.

Indeed, Gu Yuan set his sights on Ma Feng, or more accurately, on Cyan Wood True Master behind him!

Gu Yuan certainly didn't forget that Cyan Wood True Master had schemed against him repeatedly before.

If not for his own strong cultivation and a bit of luck, he would've already perished.

So, this grudge, Gu Yuan naturally had to repay.

The breakthrough point lay with Ma Feng here.

Cyan Wood True Master, after all, was a Golden Core Great Cultivator, and from a Great Immortal Sect like Medicine King Mountain, with excellent talent and physique, and had even studied Medicine King Mountain's secret Daoist scriptures, making him incomparable to the likes of Hei Xiaozi.

Hence, he reached Pill Formation at upper grade, a Third Grade Golden Core Great Cultivator.

Achieving Pill Formation at upper grade allows a glimpse of longevity, with potential opportunities to attain Yin Spirit or even Yang Spirit Dao Fruit.

The higher the pill grade, the greater the potential.

Similarly, for each grade higher in Golden Core, the cultivation and strength would immensely increase.

Despite Gu Yuan managing to slay Hei Xiaozi last time, it was largely due to luck.

If not for him refining the Trapped Dragon Array beforehand, the outcome would've been uncertain.

Hei Xiaozi was tough enough; there was no need to say more about Cyan Wood True Master.

Dealing with such an individual isn't easy, so Gu Yuan had to be cautious.

Ma Feng, being Cyan Wood True Master's most cherished son, if something were to happen to him, given Cyan Wood's deep affection for Ma, he definitely wouldn't let it be.

Thus, it would provide an opportunity for Gu Yuan.

Of course, Gu Yuan didn't plan to act now.

Not only because he couldn't startle Cyan Wood, but also because it wasn't convenient to act now.

This was Qiongming Market; acting here would only bring trouble. It'd be best to act outside the city.

Besides, Ma Feng had a dirty record and wasn't calm or wise. Instead, he was quick-tempered and prone to anger, making him easy to bait.

If planned properly, it could certainly drag Cyan Wood True Master into the water!

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