Witch, please have some self-respect!

In no time, the various rooms in Miaoyin Pavilion were bustling with activity, with everyone discussing animatedly.

"What happened today was absolutely spectacular!"

"Quickly, bring the wine! We must have a good drink!"

"I won! I bet on Valkyrie slaying the Golden Hou, 5 to 1!"

"Who do you think will win this duel between the true elders? Will the Valkyrie return safely?"

"It's a pity we can't see the whole picture."

The heroic figure of the female warrior who bravely slays the golden beast, and the extraordinary duel between the two true elders, became the focus of heated discussions.

"Alas, it's a pity I couldn't fully witness the supreme divine power of a Primordial Realm expert, who merged with heaven and earth and transformed the world!"

Shen Yun also sighed with regret.

Even from just a corner of the screen, he could already deeply feel the terrifying power of that top expert.

I long to witness that level of combat prowess firsthand.

"Let's not think about it..."

Huang Changxing and the others quickly shook their heads.

People like Shen Yun, who have lived in the Holy City for many years, may not have a personal understanding of this kind of danger.

But what these people who spend their days roaming the wilderness fear most is encountering a duel between powerful individuals of this caliber.

That would cause injury with the slightest touch, and death would be almost certain if you were to come into contact with it!

Everyone witnessed the terrifying strength of the powerful figures who had surrounded the battle platform.

They cleaved mountains and severed peaks with ease, as if picking flowers and pulling weeds, and could cleave the heavens and earth with a mere gesture.

However, even such a powerful being appears so insignificant and fragile as an ant in the face of the primordial phenomenon that unites with heaven and earth.

"Don't worry, with the Eighth Elder here, he'll surely keep Wu Rou safe. Come, come, let's drink!"

Inside Miaoyinfang, fine wines and delicacies were quickly laid out.

However, at this moment, no one could really focus on eating and drinking.

Shen Yun was also absent-minded. After eating almost all of his food, he got up to say goodbye.

Arriving at the Illusionary Mist Fairy Shop immediately, and holding the voucher, I successfully collected five thousand source stones.

Looking at the pile of Originium stones radiating a soft glow, Shen Yun was overjoyed.

"Oh dear, what a blunder!"

Huang Changxing also placed a bet. Looking at the white flower source stone that Shen Yun had packed up, he couldn't help but sigh deeply.

He only bet one hundred source stones, betting that Wu Rou could kill the Golden Hou.

The other thousand Origin Stones were used to gamble on Wu Rou's victory, and naturally, she lost them all.

The kill is similar to the leopard, but the individual victory is "big", so the two are not the same.

Seeing this, Shen Yun quickly shut his mouth.

He didn't want to provoke Lao Huang.

If Lao Huang acts impulsively and tries to go to the Illusionary Mist Fairy Pavilion to retrieve it, he'll be in deep trouble.

As the two walked out of the exchange counter, they saw many gamblers who had lost everything in front of the Illusionary Mist Fairy Shop banging their heads on the ground, looking like madmen.

Seeing this, Huang Changxing felt much better.

"Pah! Gamblers deserve to die a horrible death!"

Huang Changxing couldn't help but spit out his anger, no longer thinking about the five hundred source stones he had lost.

Shen Yun took the source stones he won in the gamble, turned around and went straight to the Sacred Treasure Pavilion to spend his unexpected fortune.

I bought a black inkstone.

He had looked at the exquisite inkstone with the crane's beak design many times.

The Crane-Beak Ink Spear is not only made entirely of ten-thousand-fold refined mithril, but its tip is also inlaid with the beak of a demonic crane from the Blood Sea Realm.

In this way, the success rate of creating talismans and arrays can be increased by at least 20%.

Four thousand five hundred Originium Flowers are worth it.

Shen Yun went home and gave it a try.

Originally, it took twenty points of merit to create a high-quality attribute rune, but now fifteen points are enough.

Production increased from three to four per day.

If used to make two-patterned rune crystals, they are even more extraordinary. Originally, it took four days to make two, but now it can make three in four days.

"value!"

Shen Yun was very satisfied. After having a source, the next thing to invest in was production tools.

Invest in yourself.

......

From then on, messages kept coming in from outside the city every moment.

The two true disciples fought for half a day, leaving no survivors within a hundred miles, and finally ended with the return of the Golden Hou's corpse.

Three days later, news of the Valkyrie's return arrived in the Holy City.

Shen Yun's face lit up with joy upon hearing this.

The Valkyrie is back safe and sound, and he'll have one more powerful ally from now on!

He clings to a true master, becoming a subordinate and vassal.

He was the link between two true masters, acting as their mentor.

What if you hug three? What if you hug five?

Given Wu Rou's personality, now that she has won the battle, she will surely reap the benefits in the future.

Instead of Wu Rou, Fairy Qingzhi appeared.

With the Limit Breaking Martial Arts Competition approaching, she returned to the Holy City.

"Uncle Shen, Wu Rou told me you can make two-patterned talisman crystals?"

When Qingzhi Fairy smiled, her eyebrows curved and two shallow dimples appeared on her face.

Although she isn't stunningly beautiful, she has a sweet and charming appearance, like the girl next door, making it easy for people to feel close to her.

It's no exaggeration to say that within the Holy Sect, there were more people pursuing her than even those with the stunning beauty of Feng Luoyi.

Because it seems more readily available.

Even at his age, Shen Yun always had the illusion that Qingzhi Fairy had feelings for him and that she was different every time he saw her smile.

Fortunately, they were one of our own; otherwise, these kinds of people would be the most difficult to deal with.

Shen Yun was about to reach out and stroke his beard, trying to act like an old man, but he found nothing.

He could only nod and say, "I have some skill in talisman making, so I can barely manage to create one."

After entering, Fairy Qingzhi kept secretly observing Uncle Shen and the courtyard. The last time they met was four months ago.

After four months, the old man who had just entered the Holy Sect was already able to make talisman crystals.

And she looks twenty or thirty years younger.

In such a short time, it's no exaggeration to say that he has undergone a complete transformation.

too exaggerated!

"Uncle Shen, have you been exposed to the art of talismans before?"

Fairy Qingzhi couldn't suppress her doubts and asked.

"That's right. When I was young, I met a strange man who traveled through the mortal world. He was neither a Taoist nor a Buddhist. He told me many fantastic stories and gave me a talisman and half of a jade book."

They said I was too untalented and that I needed to supplement my cultivation if I wanted to achieve success.

After that, I devoted myself to studying for decades, but I never managed to advance to a higher level in my cultivation, and my supplementary cultivation also failed to make any progress.

As he spoke, a look of reminiscence appeared in Shen Yun's eyes.

Imagine an elderly gentleman holding a Taiyi whisk, wearing a monk's robe, with Buddhist beads on his wrist and a purple-gold Taoist crown on his head.

"Looking back now, that must have been a senior with extraordinary abilities," Shen Yun said regretfully.

Shen Yun was prepared; to deceive others, one must first deceive oneself.

These days he has been thinking about a strange person. After learning from an ancient scroll that there was a bald man in the Holy Evolution Realm, he wrote about that senior expert.

Moreover, this is a world of cultivators, and Shen Yun even tried to deceive himself into believing that such a miraculous encounter really existed.

"I see!"

Hearing this, Fairy Qingzhi believed most of it.

The Azure Fiend Secret Realm where they are located is not a closed secret realm; there have been instances of senior experts visiting this place.

According to the records within the Holy Sect, a senior once discovered a talented individual in this secret realm, then brought him to the Holy Evolution Great Realm for cultivation, after which he soared to great heights.

That was a force even stronger than the Holy Sect, which considered itself the righteous path.

The important thing is that Fairy Qingzhi had previously heard Feng Luoyi tell some fantasy stories, saying that they were compiled by an old servant in her family.

She knew that the old servant was Uncle Shen.

The most difficult lies to expose are those that are a mix of truth and falsehood, and Fairy Qingzhi had already believed most of them.

"Uncle Shen previously possessed the skill to slay dragons but lacked the power to do so. Now that he has embarked on the path of cultivation, he will surely soar to great heights."

Fairy Qingzhi looked around Shen Yun's courtyard and smiled.

"I owe it all to you, Miss. Without your help, I wouldn't be where I am today."

Shen Yun stood up, cupped his hands, and bowed in the direction of the Jinyan Mountains.

Now is the perfect time to express our stance, and it will also allow us to interrupt Fairy Qingzhi's questioning.

I, Shen Yun, the young lady, am loyal!

"this..."

Fairy Qingzhi was completely baffled by Shen Yun's sudden actions.

No wonder he's been a loyal servant of Senior Sister Feng's family for decades, earning her deep trust.

She couldn't help but reflect on whether her ideological awareness was a bit low.

She simply followed Shen Yun and bowed towards the Jinyan Mountain Range to thank Feng Zhenchuan for his guidance.

After expressing their gratitude, the two seemed to have developed a greater sense of trust.

Grasshoppers on the same rope.

"What does that master Shen Bo look like, and what is his title?"

Fairy Qingzhi asked again with some curiosity.

"I can't remember their face anymore. Over the years, I still can't recall what they looked like. Their name seems to be..."

Shen Yun was about to mention the name he had prepared beforehand, but before he could finish speaking, a sudden inspiration struck him.

He changed his words, saying, "Wang Sheng... that extraordinary senior was named Wang Sheng."

The name came out without hesitation.

An invisible ripple spread from the illusory space where Shen Yun's ancestral aperture was located, reaching into the unknown distance.

"Forget Life, Forget Life... What a peculiar name."

The fairy Qingzhi frowned slightly.

Forget life, forget 'life'?

Upon careful reflection, one realizes that while people pursue immortality, some forget about life itself.

One can vaguely sense a sense of detachment within it.

"I'll go back and inquire for you. If I can find it, perhaps you, Uncle Shen, can even form a connection with that senior."

Fairy Qingzhi spoke with a smile as beautiful as a flower.

The two chatted for a while longer.

Qingzhi Fairy had just stated her purpose, hoping that Shen Yun could make more two-patterned talisman crystals in the future.

If Shen Yun could take out one or two second-tier talisman crystals each month, then the entire Feng Zhenchuan would be used to help him improve his talisman cultivation level.

Moreover, Shen Yun can simply tell him what he needs.

Shen Yun's ability to create two-patterned talisman crystals on his own proves his aptitude in the art of talismans.

If one can break through the Blood Sea, one will definitely become a second-tier rune master.

They are definitely worth recruiting and nurturing.

"I thought the young lady wouldn't be interested in second-tier rune crystals, so I didn't report it. If the young lady needs them, I will do my best."

Shen Yun's expression was solemn, and he expressed his utmost loyalty.

Playing the loyal servant? That's something he's best at.

Talking without doing is just empty talk.

Shen Yun took out a wooden box containing six talisman crystals.

He said in a low voice, "Actually, I didn't give Wu Rou much; I kept most of it for myself. This time, I'm giving it all to the young lady."

When Fairy Qingzhi opened it, she was so surprised that she couldn't close her mouth.

Six rune crystals.

There are six rune crystals!

Looking at Shen Yun, and then at Fu Jing, the several late-stage first-tier talisman masters she had recruited couldn't produce a single talisman crystal even after half a year.

Shen Bo has only been at the Holy Sect for a short time, yet he is already worth a whole group of them.

"Uncle Shen, we really underestimated you!"

Qingzhi Fairy put away the wooden box, and she trusted that extraordinary person who had forgotten life even more.

At the same time, Shen Yun became even more important to her.

I must tell Feng Luoyi as soon as I get back.

"Living in Lingnongfang is too much of a hardship for you. There is a manor of several dozen acres in the center of the Holy City. This is the array plate. You can live there from now on."

"I heard you cultivate the Blood Heaven Technique. I still have fifteen jars of Blood Altar here. You can keep them for now."

"Talisman masters are not good at offensive combat. Uncle Shen, here is a piece of second-forged refined gold armor. Take it."

...

"Uncle Shen, is there anything else you need?"

Fairy Qingzhi wasn't just all talk; she quickly produced a huge pile of gold coins.

"I'll accept the Blood Altar Armor. There's no rush to move out of the house. I still need to look after the spirit fields for the young lady. Let's settle things here first."

Upon seeing Shen Bo's enlightenment, Fairy Qingzhi immediately felt ashamed of herself.

With such strength, they are still willing to guard the spirit fields.

He was capable and extremely loyal to the true teachings.

Such people are so hard to find!

"Don't tell Wu Rou about this. I told her that I can only make one a month, but I can actually make three," Shen Yun added in a low voice.

Previously, Wu Rou and Feng Luoyi only had a relationship of courting and being courted.

Now that Wu Rou has soared to great heights, she is likely to become the last disciple of a true elder.

The two might become rivals in the future, and this was his way of making his stance clear to Fairy Qingzhi beforehand.

Fairy Qingzhi was even more satisfied and insisted on telling Feng Luoyi everything that had happened that day.

He completely dispelled his concerns about Shen Yun.

If this kind of person is not trustworthy, then who is?

The two chatted for a while about Wu Rou and that battle.

"Uncle Shen, you're a talisman master, do you know what those two talisman crystals Wu Rou used at the last moment were?"

This is not just a point of discussion for Fairy Qingzhi; many people in the Holy City are also studying the battle between the two, and many have questions about it.

"As far as I know, no runestone can produce this effect. Perhaps that's all there is to it, and she used some kind of secret treasure."

Shen Yun shook his head and analyzed the situation with an air of seriousness.

"I guessed so."

Fairy Qingzhi nodded in agreement.

Little did they know that the old man in front of them was betting on both sides, and those bets were provided by him.

Shen Yun also had his own considerations; the power of the Exploding Crystal was too strong.

If it's revealed that he did it, I won't have any peace of mind anymore; it will attract a lot of attention.

Many people in the Holy City are paying attention, even someone like Fairy Qingzhi, who is at the Blood Sea Realm, is taking notice.

With this thing, the power exceeds the fifteenth limit. As long as it can hit someone, few in the Body Nourishing Realm can withstand it.

It is a strategic weapon.

Unless he speaks directly to Feng Luoyi, Shen Yun doesn't trust Fairy Qingzhi.

After we finished talking.

Fairy Qingzhi was in a hurry to find a successor to guard the spirit fields.

For someone as talented as Shen Bo, spending even one more day looking at the spirit fields would be a waste of his time.

After Fairy Qingzhi left, Shen Yun took out the fine gold armor that Fairy Qingzhi had given him and put it on.

"They actually gave me something so precious."

Shen Yun lovingly touched the armor on his body, channeling his blood and energy into it, causing the intricate runes to shimmer with radiant light.

Generally speaking, a second-level forged treasure weapon costs four to five thousand source stones, which usually refers to a battle weapon.

As for battle armor, it is often three times more expensive than that of soldiers of the same rank.

On the one hand, it consumes a lot of materials, and on the other hand, it is very difficult.

Even though Shen Yun had made a few small fortunes before, he never dared to dream of buying a suit of armor to wear.

Just look at Wu Rou and you'll know.

Despite his strength being at level fifteen, the armor he wore was only at the third level of forging.

With a body as large as the Golden Hou's, it's impossible for it to wear armor.

However, there's a reason why it's expensive.

Once the armor is donned, defensive capabilities skyrocket, making it extremely difficult to break through the defenses of opponents with similar combat strength.

Shen Yun donned the second-level armor, which was virtually impenetrable to his defenses under the first-level combat power limit.

When battles break out in the cultivation world, combat strength is not solely determined by one's own abilities, but is also influenced by many external factors.

Dharma, wealth, companions, and land—all have their advantages.

With a thought, Shen Yun transformed his battle armor into a soft, close-fitting cyan robe.

This is another major function of the armor: it will only reveal its original form after being attacked or during combat.

"Good, I won't take it off during the day anymore."

Shen Yun was very satisfied.

He summoned Su Wan'er and continued to instruct her in the "Floating Light and Shadow Slash".

Shen Yun still remembered that Su Wan'er had broken through two bottlenecks due to the two points of exclusive blessings she had previously lacked.

They wanted to wait until Su Wan'er encountered a bottleneck with her Floating Light Shadow Slash before testing it.

These days, Shen Yun speculated that once his Daoist partner's favorability was maxed out, the ancient scrolls seemed to be able to help him break through the bottleneck in his cultivation technique.

He wanted to try it out.

However, Wan'er's comprehension was only average, and she had only just begun to understand the "Floating Light and Shadow Slash".

We are still quite far from mastering the bottleneck.