Witch, please have some self-respect!

Wu Rou suffered some internal injuries in her battle with the Golden Hou.

The day after Fairy Qingzhi arrived, she came back after resting.

They changed their appearance.

Many people are now interested in the methods she ultimately used to secure victory and kill the Golden Hou.

Many people have also asked her about the Bursting Runestone.

Among them were many elders.

If Shen Yun wanted to become famous, Wu Rou only needed to say it, and he would become famous throughout the Holy Sect and be admired by many people.

"Can you keep it a secret? Can you shift the blame to other methods?" Shen Yun asked, frowning.

"It can't be hidden. There were many elders watching that day, and they could all sense the power of the two talisman stones."

Wu Rou slowly shook her head.

Those watching the scene could clearly perceive that the source of both explosions was the rune crystal, not some kind of secret treasure.

Although she used a trick to kill the Golden Hou, her ability to fight it to a draw in a real battle clearly demonstrates her potential.

If Wu Rou doesn't want to talk about it, no one will force her to.

After discussing it, Wu Rou suggested that Shen Yun could use her to periodically auction off some exploding talisman crystals to divert attention.

Shen Yun thought for a moment and agreed, as long as Wu Rou could hold on.

He made runes to make money.

Now is the perfect time to capitalize on the hype and make a fortune.

The same rune stones as those used in the game "Fried Golden Hou"—aren't you tempted?

Moreover, with Wu Rou in front of him, there's no need to worry about the investigation tracing back to him; all eyes are drawn to Wu Rou.

He just needs to keep quiet and make a fortune.

After all, it's just a rune stone at the Body Nourishing Realm, so Wu Rou can still protect it.

"It's best to sell one rune crystal on your first try, mainly selling high-quality and ordinary burst runes."

Wu Rou suggested.

She has her own shop in the holy city, so she has some experience in this area.

"Okay." Shen Yun had no objection, but added, "Don't tell anyone that I made the Exploding Rune Stone, and don't tell Fairy Qingzhi about it for now either."

"Oh, Brother Shen trusts me that much?"

Hearing that Fairy Qingzhi was keeping it a secret, Wu Rou suddenly felt a little honored.

Although Shen Yun is weak in strength, in her mind, he is very strong in his minor studies. In some ways, the two are now on par.

"We've known each other for a long time, aren't we already friends?"

Shen Yun had a gentle smile on his lips, his eyes sparkling.

He certainly didn't dare to completely trust Wu Rou, but there was nothing he could do; no one had expected Fu Jing to achieve such great success.

However, the two have collaborated quite a few times.

Instead of being wary, Shen Yun should give him more trust.

He'll soon reach level three in the Ancient Scrolls, which will give him an extra spot. He can use the opportunity of finding a partner to test Wu Rou's affection level.

Shen Yun wanted to test everyone around him.

"Of course, Brother Shen, we're friends, good friends!"

Wu Rou smiled confidently; she was also willing to be friends with Shen Yun.

Not coy or hesitant.

Their conversations were straightforward and didn't involve many roundabout phrases, which suited her personality.

Previously, Wu Rou only said that she wasn't very confident in fighting the Golden Hou, so Shen Yun directly took out the Exploding Talisman Crystal.

She cherishes this trust.

Shen Yun took out several exploding rune stones that he had made over the past few days and gave them to Wu Rou.

Wu Rou didn't want any more runes.

The Limit Breaking Martial Arts Competition is about to begin, and soon she will become a true disciple and go into seclusion to break through the Blood Sea.

It's estimated that Wu Rou won't need first-tier runes anymore.

"I'm leaving, Brother Shen."

After finishing her conversation, Wu Rou didn't linger. She changed her appearance and figure, waved, and left.

She is at a critical moment now, and many eyes are on her.

After Wu Rou left, Shen Yun prepared to wait peacefully for the start of the Limit Break Martial Arts Competition.

No sooner had Wu Rou left than Fairy Qingzhi came knocking again.

They also brought a replacement to guard the sacred fields.

A middle-aged person in the later stages of recuperation.

With the help of Feng Lei, Feng Dian, and Feng Baixuan, Lei Li and Lei Li assisted Shen Yun in moving.

It was as if they were afraid Shen Yun would run away.

The new home is located on a quiet street in the center of the holy city, with a yard covering dozens of acres, offering tranquility amidst the hustle and bustle.

The courtyard was completely covered by a large array, which even a Blood Sea Realm expert would find difficult to break through, ensuring its safety.

Next door is a high-level commercial street for cultivators, filled with shops for cultivation, and the customers coming and going are all disciples of the Holy Sect.

Just a kilometer away is a main hall of the Holy Sect's law enforcement team, where deacons are stationed year-round.

With Shen Yun's current skill level, he is worthy of such a courtyard.

He felt perfectly justified.

Entering the luxurious courtyard, Feng Baixuan and her two companions, who had traveled together on the young lady's flying boat years ago, were filled with envy.

Shen Yun was never stingy when it came to his own people, and he treated everyone to a big meal that night.

Shen Yun wanted to keep a low profile.

During the meal, Fairy Qingzhi instructed Feng Baixuan and the other two not to reveal anything about Uncle Shen.

After seeing the others off, Shen Yun brandished his Dragon Halberd in the brand-new training ground at night.

An unprecedented sense of exhilaration.

Previously, in the courtyard of Lingnongfang, we were afraid that if we made too much of a move, we would demolish the house.

Now I don't have to worry anymore.

The training ground in the backyard is as big as three football fields, and it can easily accommodate twenty or thirty people to practice martial arts.

Su Wan'er led Mianzhi and Xiao Ruyan on a tour of the courtyard, discussing how to use the items.

"My husband needs a quiet place to make talismans, so let's choose a secluded pavilion by the pond where we can study on weekdays."

"The garden is so big, it can even keep a few small animals!"

They chattered excitedly, clearly thrilled by the size of the mansion.

Shen Yun felt refreshed and relaxed during his practice, and didn't join in the fun with the women.

He walked to a small piece of land next to the training ground, which was surrounded by an array.

This is a medium-grade spiritual field, about half an acre in size.

Although this manor is not a blessed land or a grotto, it is a place where some spiritual energy overflows.

The overflowing essence was not wasted; it was transformed into a half-acre medium-grade spiritual field, where many things can be grown.

Shen Yun was too lazy to plant anything, so he hoeed the ground and scattered a handful of fine sprout grass seeds in.

The fine grass grows very quickly in the spirit field.

In a top-grade spiritual field, it can sometimes grow overnight.

It barely qualifies as a spiritual herb and is one of the main ingredients for refining the Bigu Pill.

[Spirit Plant Master (Tier 1, 215/100,000)]

Shen Yun glanced at the ancient scroll and completed a set of hoeing and planting exercises, which actually increased his progress by twenty points.

While at Lingnongfang, Shen Yun would occasionally sway the flowers and plants, and a little over a month ago, he successfully advanced to the next level as a Spirit Plant Master.

He really enjoys farming.

Based on his experience, the progress increases the most when the spiritual herbs are harvested, estimated to be at least ten times faster.

I happen to have half an acre of spiritual land at home, so I casually level up my progress when I'm exercising.

After finishing planting, Shen Yun strolled leisurely.

He grew increasingly pleased with everything he saw within the manor.

The overall layout is ingenious, roughly divided into four areas: the gatehouse, the front yard, the central courtyard, and the back yard.

The guard area alone is larger than several rooms in Shen Yunling's previous farm.

It consists of several side rooms for servants, a main hall for receiving ordinary guests, and a small shop.

Small but complete.

Stepping into the front yard, there is a small training ground, about the size of a football field.

The neat ground is paved with bluestone, polished by the years, and also reinforced with array formations.

Next is the central courtyard.

It was built around a small, crystal-clear pond.

Inside, koi carp frolic, lotus flowers bloom, and a delicate fragrance wafts through the air.

The underground springs gush forth, continuously injecting vitality and life.

Around the pond, pavilions and towers are scattered in a well-organized manner, with flying eaves, brackets, carved beams and painted rafters, showing exquisiteness and elegance.

It is a small, leisurely world.

The training ground in the backyard was even larger, about the size of three football fields.

The ground is made of special materials, making it extremely sturdy. It is also reinforced by an array, allowing it to withstand powerful impacts.

On one side of the training ground, half an acre of spiritual field lies quietly.

The entire estate is lush with greenery, vibrant with flowers, and adorned with unique stones, making it both practical and elegant.

Unlike the multi-courtyard houses of my previous life, it has its own unique charm.

It perfectly matches Shen Yun's aesthetic.

at night.

Shen Yun, along with Su Wan'er, tested the room's soundproofing and the quality of the furniture; both were quite good.

One day later.

The fine grass in the half-acre spirit field had almost grown to maturity, and Shen Yun picked them all.

We have achieved a progress of nearly 200.

[Spirit Plant Master (Tier 1, 408/100,000)]

Half an acre of medium-grade spirit field can make more than 200 progress points a day, so fifty acres would be more than 2,000.

Five hundred acres would be twenty thousand!

It can be completed in five days!

Shen Yun did the math and realized that 500 mu was unrealistic, but 50 mu would be easier to secure.

"If resources are sufficient, it's easy for a Tier 1 Spirit Plant Master to level up."

Looking at the harvest progress of the half-acre spirit field in just over a day, Shen Yun seemed to be deep in thought.

This minor skill doesn't resemble that of a talisman master, who can only inscribe one talisman stone at a time.

If you have enough physical strength and sufficient spiritual fields, there is a possibility of achieving perfection in a short period of time when planting seeds.

"When we have the resources, we'll lease 100 acres!"

"One hundred acres of top-grade spiritual fields!"

The conditions for the Holy Sect to contract the spirit fields are not only source stones, but also the strength required.

Especially top-grade spiritual fields; otherwise, they wouldn't be worthy of being contracted out.

As Shen Yun and his group moved into their new home, the breaking-limit technique was about to begin, and the Holy City became even more lively.

Many of the Holy Sect disciples who were originally away have returned. The Limit Breaking Technique Demonstration only happens once every three years, and it is not to be missed.

Every season of the Breakthrough Performance competition has a dark horse that soars to new heights.

There are examples of people who went from being completely unknown to directly inheriting the true teachings.

There probably won't be any dark horses like this this year; the stage is basically set.

One is a Valkyrie, and the other is Ren Changkong.

There were originally several other people who were on par with the two, but because of their battle against the Golden Hou, the two have stood out.

Originally, there were a hundred disciples who claimed to be among the top ten in the Holy Sect, but after one setback, few dared to call themselves that anymore.

They have basically secured two direct discipleship slots over three years.

Besides the strict requirement of fifteen years, the Holy Sect can only recruit a maximum of two true disciples at a time.

If there are three players with the 15-point limit, then the only way to determine who is superior is through a competition.

The Limit Breaking Technique is not only for outer disciples; inner disciples can also participate in it.

However, their "limit" is the limit of the Blood Sea Realm.

It's not the limit of 100,000 jin for the Body Nourishing Realm.

The news of Shen Yun's move was shared with some people, and Chen Ming, Huang Changxing, and others also came to visit Shen Yun's new residence, bringing with them the news.

Huang Changxing simply offered his congratulations and did not make any further requests to purchase the rune stones.

He felt embarrassed to buy goods from Shen Yun and act as a middleman.

After this demonstration, he prepared to attempt to break through to the Blood Sea Realm and no longer planned to venture into the Great Wilderness.

"My Dao foundation has been strengthened to the fourth or fifth level, the Blood Heaven Technique has been perfected, my own cultivation method has also been perfected, and the Spirit Marrow Protecting Pill is ready. This time, I will definitely be able to break through!"

Huang Changxing was very confident.

Accompanying him were two other cultivators who had reached the peak of their cultivation: Luo Yi and Jiang Cheng.

Shen Yun from Miaoyin Tower had dealt with them before; they were two other members of the same hunting team.

Compared to Huang Changxing, these two were not as confident.

Chen Ming is still searching for rune stones. He is still young, and although he has reached perfection, he is still far from reaching the Blood Sea realm.

I want to continue to reflect for a few more three-year periods.

The process of cultivating one's body and breaking through the Blood Sea is not to be taken lightly. Not to mention that it requires a lot of resources, there is also the risk of death if one is not careful.

This is a major bottleneck.

The group gathered together to drink and chat, and Shen Yun learned a lot from them.

...

"Brother Shen, this is truly a wonderful place! One of the best residences in the city! I'm so envious!"

The portly Duan Fushi arrived with gifts and was greeted and welcomed in by Shen Yun.

"Brother Peng, you're exaggerating. It's just a place where I can feel at ease," Shen Yun said with a smile.

Duan Fushi's original name was Duan Peng.

The two had dealt with each other many times, and were very satisfied with their collaborations.

Shen Yun was still thinking about the private trading event held by the Heavenly Crafts Bureau.

"They're in the spotlight lately, so they don't dare hold a trade fair!"

Duan Peng shook his head.

The Heavenly Craftsmanship Palace is different from the Holy Sect. It has many advantages for those who want to supplement their cultivation. There are regular lectures by masters, and various supplementary cultivation notes are available.

However, the restrictions are equally significant.

First, the auxiliary repair items produced can only be sold to the Heavenly Crafts Bureau.

This is a rule that was set at the beginning of our membership, and it cannot be violated.

One or two times is fine, but if it happens frequently, it will be severely punished once discovered.

Duan Peng and Shen Yun were chatting idly in the pavilion when they suddenly had a bold idea, remembering that they had nowhere to sell the talisman stones they had recently carved.

"Brother Shen, there's a quiet shop in front of your house. Have you ever thought about starting a business there?"

Duan Peng realized that the person in front of him was not only an assistant cultivator of the Holy Sect, but also had the backing of a true disciple within the Holy Sect.

After this performance, it's possible that he still has two powerful backers, indicating a very strong background.

If he could sell the rune stones on my behalf, it would definitely be a safe bet.

Most people wouldn't dare to investigate!

"What are you selling?"

Shen Yun was somewhat puzzled; he had no intention of selling anything.

As soon as the talisman appeared, Fairy Qingzhi said she wanted as many as she could get, and Wu Rou also had access to it.

It's too much trouble to open your own shop and sell your products.

"Similar to He Fu Zhai, Mo Zhan, Yuan Shi..."

Duan Peng lowered his voice, as if he were doing something terribly wrong: "I have some connections. If you don't have time, I can find someone to help you manage them."

Gritting his teeth, Duan Peng added:

"As long as I provide the goods, you can take 10% of the profits."

Upon hearing Duan Peng's words, Shen Yun's heart stirred.

Previously, he always used the excuse that he had connections to deceive Chen Ming and Huang Changxing about the origin of all the talismans he had.

Now the distributors have actually come to our door!

"Twenty percent?" Shen Yun asked tentatively.

For long-term cooperation, even close brothers should keep clear accounts.

"Brother, you're a talisman master too. After deducting losses and costs, you only make a little over 50% profit from each talisman stone!"

Duan Peng nearly burst out laughing when he heard Shen Yun ask for 20%.

Shen Yun takes 20%, and then another 10% from each link in the chain; this price is too high.

Why not just sell it to the government?

"Let's talk first, I just don't know how to operate it."

Shen Yun smiled awkwardly, almost forgetting that others sometimes fail when making rune stones.

He had become accustomed to high returns of three or even five or six times the initial investment.

"I'm bored staying cooped up in the mansion all day, and I've been thinking of opening the shop in front of it."

Shen Yun then clearly stated his intention to cooperate.

After some haggling, the two finally settled on a 1.3% commission.

The fact that they agreed to such a high commission gave Shen Yun a direct understanding of the prices at which the Heavenly Craftsmanship Palace acquired auxiliary cultivators.

It's lower than I expected, down 30% from the market price.

Even with such treatment, countless people still flock to it.

Because the Heavenly Craftsmanship Palace has a unique auxiliary cultivation tradition.

Not to mention the Azure Fiend Secret Realm, even the entire Holy Evolution Continent is unmatched.

The supplementary cultivation competition between the Holy Sect and the Heavenly Craftsmanship Palace recently concluded.

The minor skill competition is a 20 vs 20 skill showdown. As long as it is within the scope of the minor skill, whether it is the control of qi and blood, the carving skills, or even the speed of seal carving, it can be used as a competition.

It is said that the Holy Sect did not gather enough twenty candidates for the second-tier competition.

Even with enough people, it didn't make much difference. In the battle of second-tier runes, rune arrays, and weapon forging, more than fifty second-tier runes were defeated by a mysterious auxiliary cultivator from the Heavenly Craftsmanship Palace.

Fifty yuan a string!

Shen Yun couldn't bear to look.

They were thoroughly humiliated by the Heavenly Craftsmen's Palace.

It's too awful.

The Holy Sect only managed to gain a slight advantage in their most proficient skill, corpse refining, thus salvaging some face.

It's just a slight difference; the possibility that the other side deliberately let them win cannot be ruled out.

This matter has spread widely, but because it concerns the Emperor's reputation, few dare to speak openly about it.

This is the holy city.

Several assistant cultivators of the Holy Sect were severely affected and chose to leave the Holy Sect on the spot, joining the Heavenly Crafts Bureau instead.

No one blamed them.

Not all minor subjects, like Shen Yun's, can progress rapidly by practicing at home.

The Heavenly Craftsmanship Palace, which brings together all kinds of cultivation arts, is the most ideal place for auxiliary cultivators to inherit their skills.

Therefore, most of the talisman masters in the Heavenly Crafts Bureau only dare to sell a small number of talisman stones occasionally each year.

The risk is high if it is discovered.

If the number of violations is too high, there is a risk of being removed from the list of the Heavenly Crafts Bureau.

Therefore, they preferred to pay a much lower price to the Heavenly Crafts Bureau in exchange for more contributions.

People like Shen Yun who help with the sales also have to bear some risks.

Otherwise, they wouldn't be able to make such a high commission for free.

He was essentially an agent.