On this day, in Linjiang City, one of the main cities of Jiangzhou, a young man dressed in an inconspicuous manner appeared. He was Li Yunfan, who had traveled all the way to Nanyuan Kingdom after leaving Luoyun Sect.

A few feet ahead of him, three cultivators, two men and one woman, were taking over, while he followed slowly behind them.

The three of them turned a corner on the street and entered a three-story restaurant called "Ke Lin Winery".

Seeing this, Li Yunfan naturally followed him inside. However, he simply chose a table on the second floor, ordered some wine and dishes, and then slowly released his divine sense to probe the third floor.

At that moment, the three cultivators were sitting at a table in the corner, eating the food and wine that the waiter had just brought up.

"Brother, why don't we go directly to the Chan family?" The burly man, who looked somewhat simple and honest, sitting on the left side of the table, suddenly asked with some doubt.

Upon hearing this, the somewhat handsome man frowned, secretly made a hand seal with his right hand, and then gently waved it to create a transparent soundproof barrier before speaking in a slightly reproachful tone.

"Second brother, how many times have I told you? Loose lips sink ships. Be careful when you're out and about. Put up a soundproof barrier before you speak!"

The honest-looking man scratched the back of his head, grinned, and then nodded.

Seeing the big man's appearance, the man couldn't help but shake his head.

"Brother Jun, isn't Second Brother always like this? Even if you say something this time, he'll still make the same mistakes next time." The woman covered her mouth and chuckled as she spoke.

"That's why I have to... never mind, he won't take it to heart anyway." The man said, then suddenly sighed.

"Brother Jun, isn't the Chan family recruiting rogue cultivators? Why don't we go directly there instead of coming to this secular restaurant?" The woman smiled and then continued the conversation from the honest-looking man.

The man's expression changed, and he frowned slightly as he spoke.

"I just find this matter rather strange. As the number one family in Jiangzhou, the Chan family not only has two Core Formation stage ancestors but also dozens of Foundation Establishment stage experts. Why would they suddenly recruit rogue cultivators like us?"

"Brother Jun, didn't the Chan family say they were recruiting cultivators to deal with demonic beasts? There shouldn't be any problems, right?" The woman frowned and expressed her opinion.

At this moment, the honest-looking burly man continued, "Third Sister is right. The Chan family has really gone all out this time. Any rogue cultivator who meets the requirements will receive a reward of one thousand spirit stones and a high-grade magic weapon afterward. We can't miss this great opportunity!"

Although the woman knew the reward would be generous, hearing the burly man recount it still stirred a surge of excitement within her.

The three of them had saved for over a decade and only had a little over five hundred spirit stones, barely enough to buy their eldest brother a top-tier magic weapon. But if they completed the Chan family's task, they would immediately receive a huge reward of three thousand spirit stones, as well as three high-tier magic weapons. For rogue cultivators like them, this was an extremely tempting offer.

"Yes, Brother Jun, I heard that not only Qi Refining cultivators will be participating this time, but also some Foundation Establishment seniors. The Chan family shouldn't do anything to offend everyone. If we really have to talk about danger, it should only be that level five demonic beast..."

Although the three of them had set up a soundproof barrier, Li Yunfan, who was sitting downstairs, could hear everything clearly thanks to his powerful divine sense.

When he heard the woman mention a level-five demon beast, he couldn't help but be slightly surprised. This was a mid-level demon beast whose strength was comparable to, or even stronger than, the early stage of Core Formation!

With a flicker of his eyes and a rapid thought in his mind, he got up and headed straight for the third floor.

"Young friends, I overheard your conversation just now and found it quite interesting. Would you mind telling me more about it?" Li Yunfan walked straight up to the three of them and asked with a friendly smile.

The three noticed Li Yunfan as he approached, but after probing him with their divine senses, they found that there was no spiritual energy fluctuation on him, and assumed he was just an ordinary person.

But upon hearing his words, they were startled. Before they could even ask, they felt a surge of spiritual pressure emanating from him and rushing towards them. The three of them immediately changed their expressions!

Foundation Building Stage!

"My three friends, there's no need to be nervous. I just want to ask you some questions. I don't mean any harm," Li Yunfan said with a smile as he sat down in the empty chair, withdrawing his spiritual pressure.

The three men exchanged glances, and the leader then cautiously and respectfully asked, "What would you like to ask, senior? We three juniors will certainly answer to the best of our knowledge!"

Li Yunfan nodded in satisfaction before asking.

"Just now, the three of you mentioned that the Chan family is recruiting rogue cultivators, and that it's even related to level-five demonic beasts. What exactly is going on?"

Upon hearing this, the leading man felt a slight sense of relief. After a moment's hesitation, he told everything he knew.

"Senior, the truth is..."

After listening to the man's story, Li Yunfan frowned slightly, thinking that the demonic beast that the Chan family wanted to hunt down was actually in the Ironwood Mountains!

Seeing that their senior, Li Yunfan, was frowning, the three of them became anxious again, thinking that their answers had not satisfied him.

Fortunately, not long after, Li Yunfan relaxed his brows and smiled slightly.

"Thank you for your answer, young friend. Consider this bottle of pills as payment for answering your question."

After speaking, he swept his sleeve across the table, and a pure white jade bottle appeared out of thin air.

He then stood up and left the third floor amidst the surprised and astonished looks of the three people.

"The Chan family... a level five demonic beast..."

After leaving the restaurant, Li Yunfan walked towards the nearest city gate while thinking about the news he had just learned.

At this moment, two thoughts came to his mind: one was to ignore the Chan family and the demon beast and go directly to the abandoned cave, and the other was to join the Chan family's demon-slaying team and follow them to kill the level-five demon beast.

He wasn't after the reward of a few thousand spirit stones; he wanted to take the opportunity to obtain the essence blood of some level-five demonic beasts so he could use it to cultivate the Soul Devouring Undying Body in the future.

However, according to the three people, the two Core Formation ancestors of the Chan family will also be going along this time, one of whom is at the mid-stage. Stealing essence blood under their noses will not be an easy task.

About the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, Li Yunfan arrived at the city gate, took a deep breath, and made a decision about his actions.

"First, check the abandoned cave. If there's no trace of the spirit fire, go back to the Chan family and register. See if we can steal some level-five demon beast blood essence. If we really can't get a chance, take the reward and leave to look for news of the spirit fire elsewhere..."

After thinking it over, he immediately strode out of the city gate, came to a deserted place, released the Cloud Piercing Boat, and soared into the sky, turning into a white light and speeding towards the location of the Ironwood Mountains that he had inquired about!

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