I forge immortality with a pagoda.

Zhu Jianda stared intently, his blood rushing to his head. His throat bobbed several times, and he stammered, "This, this..."

"Senior Brother Shen, this gift is far too precious. I have only done my humble best; I am unworthy of such a generous gift. You must not accept it."

He repeatedly declined, but his burning gaze remained fixed on the jade slip, as if it were the only path to the Great Dao.

A righteous method that directly addresses the profound mysteries of Qi cultivation is, needless to say, incredibly tempting for rogue cultivators struggling at the bottom of society.

Observing his condition, Shen Yu remained calm and said, "Fellow Daoist Zhu, there is no need to refuse."

I know all too well that you are a wandering cultivator, and the path to enlightenment is fraught with hardship. Finding a suitable method for cultivating Qi is even more difficult. Giving this item to you is a fitting endowment; please accept it.

Upon hearing this, Zhu Jianda felt a pang of bitterness in his heart; these words had indeed captured his predicament.

Without further hesitation, he solemnly held up the jade slip with both hands and said, "I will never forget Senior Brother Shen's great kindness. In the future, if you ever need my help, I will go to the deepest hell without hesitation."

Shen Yu said, "Fellow Daoist, you flatter me. This is what you deserve."

Zhu Jianda held the jade slip tightly to his chest, smiling憨厚ly, his excitement overflowing, and for a moment he didn't know how to express his gratitude.

Shen Yu hesitated for a moment, then asked, "After the Dharma Assembly, does Fellow Daoist Zhu intend to return to the Kingdom of Xian?"

When this matter was mentioned, the excitement on Zhu Jianda's face faded slightly, replaced by a hint of bitterness.

He sighed, "Senior brother, you are wise. I have failed to find a sect to accept me this time. My path to immortality is uncertain. I can only return to my old home and make further plans."

Shen Yu then said, "In that case, we can travel together and look after each other on the way. What do you think?"

Zhu Jianda was overjoyed upon hearing this.

Being able to travel with someone of Shen Yu's cultivation level would not only ensure his safety, but he might also receive some guidance from him, which he would naturally be more than willing to do.

So he quickly replied, "I'll leave everything to you, Senior Brother."

The two chatted for a while longer, finished their tea, and then Shen Yu got up to say goodbye to Zhu Jian.

After leaving the inn, Shen Yu headed towards the market town outside the valley where cultivators frequented.

After passing through the pine forest shrouded in spiritual energy on the outskirts of Liexing Valley, the view suddenly opened up before us.

Before them lay a hastily set-up market, the very same Liexing Market that Shen Yu had frequented recently.

It was a bright and sunny day, and the market was already bustling with people and filled with noise.

Streaks of light descended from the sky or rose from the valley, while cultivators descended from the sky riding various magical treasures.

Upon entering, one sees stalls lining both sides of the road.

Shen Yu's gaze slowly swept over each stall along the way.

He observed everything with great care, yet his steps never faltered. He ignored the basic cultivation resources and talismans, focusing his attention solely on the flying magical artifacts that might appear and the precious materials that could repair the pagoda.

He stopped at several stalls selling magical artifacts, picked up one or two flying magical treasures to sense them carefully, but eventually shook his head slightly and put them down.

Some of these flying talismans are made of inferior materials, some have incomplete restrictions, and some appear to be shining with spiritual light, but in reality, their interiors are already damaged; they are merely beautiful on the outside but not on the inside.

After nearly an hour of searching the entire area of ​​the guild, all their efforts were in vain.

Shen Yu wasn't too disappointed. After a moment's thought, he turned and walked towards a relatively quiet alleyway deep in the market.

At the end of the alley, a three-story wooden building stands quietly, with flying eaves and brackets, exuding a solemn atmosphere.

It was the Treasure Pavilion we had visited before.

Shen Yu stepped inside. The interior of the pavilion was still elegantly furnished, with the fragrance of sandalwood wafting through the air.

The shopkeeper, Yu Fu, was busy with some work when he looked up and saw Shen Yu. He immediately put down what he was doing and greeted her with a smile.

He knew that business was about to come his way again.

"Fellow Daoist Shen, your presence once again brings honor to our humble establishment. I presume it is still about that flying talisman?"

Shen Yu nodded slightly, not surprised that the other party remembered him. "Manager Yu is well-informed. Do you have any good items recently?"

Upon hearing this, Yu Fu shook his head and smiled bitterly, "To my shame, there has been no trace of high-grade flying talismans in this surrounding area recently, and even mid-grade ones are as rare as phoenix feathers."

A mid-grade flying boat that arrived a few days ago was quite good, but it was bought by a scion of a powerful family yesterday.

He spoke sincerely, carefully observing Shen Yu's expression as he spoke.

Seeing that he was not displeased, she changed the subject and led Shen Yu to the cabinet on the west side. "However, if you are in urgent need of a means of transportation, you don't need to worry about the grade for the time being. We have just received a few low-grade flying talismans here."

While not as swift and agile as the finest, each has its own unique characteristics, made with high-quality materials and exquisitely crafted, making them adequate for ordinary travel.

Shen Yu followed him to the counter, her gaze falling upon it.

Bathed in soft light, three talismans of different shapes were quietly displayed.

The first piece resembles a newly sprouted green leaf in early spring, as thin as a cicada's wing, with clearly visible veins, and its entire body is a vibrant, lush green.

The second item was a slender shuttle, about a foot long, with a sharp tip that gleamed coldly and exuded a sense of sharpness.

The third item was a spirit bird feather, its color deep and almost black, with fine and distinct barbs.

Shen Yu observed intently for a moment before signaling the blue-robed attendant standing beside him to lift the restriction.

He first picked up the green leaf talisman, which was extremely light in his hand, almost like nothing.

He separated a wisp of his true essence and slowly poured it into it.

A flash of emerald green light appeared on the leaf, and the veins on the leaf suddenly lit up, as if it were about to take off.

He put down the green leaves and picked up the flying shuttle again.

As true energy was injected, the shuttle shone with a fierce light, its sharp aura pressing down on people. It was clearly extremely fast, but not very agile.

Finally, there was the feather. Shen Yu summoned it, and a gentle breeze arose, slowly lifting the talisman. It floated steadily three inches from the cabinet, hovering there.

"This item is rather interesting," Shen Yu said calmly, his eyes flickering slightly.

He noticed that at the base of the feather, several restrictions were faintly visible, giving it the ability to control the wind.

Yu Fu had been observing quietly from the sidelines. Seeing this scene, he knew that Shen Yu already had someone he liked, and immediately smiled and explained, "Fellow Daoist has good eyesight."

This treasure is named Luan Hua Ling. Although it is only classified as a low-grade item, it is not a common commodity found in the market.

This item was acquired by a rogue artifact craftsman. It is said that its main material is a shed feather from a rare type of mythical bird. This treasure is of average speed, but it requires little energy to activate. It travels smoothly through mountains and rivers and can also nimbly avoid obstacles.

Upon hearing this, Shen Yu remained noncommittal, and repeatedly examined the treasure to confirm that its material was uniform and its seal was intact.

After a moment's thought, he had already made up his mind.

Although this item is only of low quality and its maximum speed may not be fast, its value lies in its stability and agility, which is just right for him to control at his current Kaiyuan Realm cultivation level.

As for high-grade flying magic treasures, we can only leave that for a future opportunity.

"This is it." Shen Yu placed the Luan Hua Ling back into the brocade box, his tone calm.

Yu Fu's smile widened: "Fellow Daoist has discerning eyes."

This talisman is priced at 1,200 talisman coins.

"Fellow Daoist is a regular customer and a connoisseur of goods, so I'll take the liberty of rounding it down to one thousand talismans."

Shen Yu didn't say much. He reached into his sleeve, counted out a thousand coins, and placed them on the table.

He then put the brocade box into his Qiankun bag.

"Manager Yu, the transaction is complete, farewell." Shen Yu bowed slightly to Yu Fu.

"Fellow Daoist, please take care. If you need any items in the future, please feel free to visit my shop." Yu Fu returned the greeting with a cupped hand, his attitude very attentive.

Shen Yu nodded slightly, said no more, and turned to leave the Treasure Pavilion.

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