Witch, please have some self-respect!

Shen Yun was in a great mood, as there were still a few days before Qingzhi Fairy's operation was about to conclude.

There's plenty of time, so there's no rush.

He has prepared a lot of runes in the past few days, including quite a few explosive runes.

He wouldn't be affected even if he were 10,000 meters away.

Moreover, this is still around the Holy City; the demon race's reach doesn't extend that far.

Fairy Qingzhi said that at most there are powerful demons.

When the demon race truly poses a threat to him, Shen Yun is absolutely confident that he can delay them by simply throwing talismans.

This ensures one's safety.

...

On the other side...

When Bai Yan'er returned home and looked at her remaining assets, she felt a pang of pain in her heart.

We can't exactly sell magical artifacts and alchemy furnaces.

No way!

Originally, they hadn't made much source stone by collaborating with Shen Yun to sell the five major auxiliary materials for Heavenly Arts, and now they'd lost even more in the process of searching for these materials.

Currently, Shen Yun is still short 30 portions.

Where is she supposed to get this?

She couldn't help but feel a little anxious. If she waited patiently, things might change, so it was better to get it done as soon as possible.

So she disguised herself and quietly entered Bai Shuixiang's cave.

I need to ask my aunt for a small favor.

"Bai Shuixiang, also surnamed Bai, interesting, remember that!"

Qingzhi Fairy, who was secretly watching this scene, had a sudden thought and silently remembered the name, so that she could catch Chacha when the net was closed.

Upon hearing the commotion in the courtyard, Bai Shuixiang immediately extended her divine sense to investigate.

"Yan'er? What brings you here?"

Bai Shuixiang stared at the white cat leaping in through the window, her eyes filled with confusion.

Wasn't this time supposed to be spent befriending Shen Yun, that talisman cultivator?

What are you doing here at this time?

After landing, the white cat stretched out its two front paws and yawned before transforming into human form.

Only in her aunt's cave could she dare to transform into her original form and unleash her true nature.

After all, her aunt was at the Blood Sea Realm, and the formation set up in her cave relying on the earth's veins would never be discovered.

"Auntie, I have some good news for you!"

"Good news?"

Bai Shuixiang lay reclining on the couch, a grape dangling from her lips, and asked in surprise.

Although Bai Yan'er did not come to report on the situation last time, she had heard about the details.

Two invitations to Shen Yun to go out of the city to search for treasure had both failed, so where did this good news come from?

"Yes, this is really good news! Shen Yun has agreed to leave the city!"

Bai Yan'er moved closer to the stool next to Bai Shuixiang, sat down by herself, and reached out to take the fruit in front of her.

Looking at Bai Shuixiang's expression, Bai Yan'er cautiously added, "However, I need my aunt's help."

I need some blood altars..."

When the topic of the blood altar came up, Bai Yan'er's expression became somewhat awkward.

He then told Bai Shuixiang the whole plan and assured her that there would be absolutely no problems.

After all, this business deal was initiated by Shen Yun.

As for whether Shen Yun would lie to her, he had already agreed to let her go with him at that time.

Bai Shuixiang sat up straight and listened to Bai Yan'er finish speaking, then pondered for a moment.

"How much more is needed?"

Bai Yan'er's eyes lit up, and she immediately whispered back, "30 portions. We're still short 30 portions. They don't necessarily have to be blood jars; any auxiliary materials for the Five Great Body-Building Techniques will do!"

Fearing that Bai Shuixiang wouldn't help her, Bai Yan'er quickly took the initiative to explain that she had invited Shen Yun to go treasure hunting some time ago.

"Aunt, Shen Yun is a very cautious person, and he is also timid as a mouse. It is really not easy to get him to go out."

If we don't seize this opportunity, who knows when the next one will come?

"Moreover, this time, I really couldn't gather enough Blood Food Yan'er. Even most of the other auxiliary materials from before were purchased from elsewhere by me using Source Stones."

The more Bai Yan'er spoke, the more aggrieved she felt. In order to complete this task, she had become increasingly poor.

Bai Shuixiang pondered Bai Yan'er's words. Although Bai Yan'er had indeed been somewhat reckless and too hasty in the past few times.

However, Shen Yun was also very cautious. Just as Yan'er said, he had never been anywhere except for his activities in Qianlongfang.

He spends all his time holed up at home practicing cultivation, which is quite despicable.

If we miss this opportunity to go out, then the next time... we don't know when.

If the higher-ups blame us...

However, 30 portions of the Heavenly Elixir of Blood Food were not a lot for her.

He casually agreed and arranged for someone to deliver it to her two days later.

"Be careful these days. The Holy Sect's Enforcement Hall seems to be carrying out a major operation. We don't know what they're up to, so be careful not to expose them."

Bai Shuixiang reminded him.

"A major operation? How did you know about it, Aunt?" Bai Yan'er asked in confusion.

"That's easy. The sales of fasting pills in the shops around the Law Enforcement Hall are always a problem. Whenever they do something big, the shops selling fasting pills in the area often run out of stock."

Bai Shuixiang said proudly that this was a summary of her years of experience as an undercover agent.

Bigu pills are a must-sell item in many stores, but sales are stable and they are not usually kept in large quantities.

If a large number of people suddenly start buying things around the Hall of Enforcement, it is undoubtedly the work of those enforcement disciples.

I'm too busy to eat.

.....

Three days later, Bai Yan'er was refining medicinal herbs in the alchemy room of the Heavenly Craftsmanship Mansion as usual when she suddenly saw Chen Xin rushing over.

"Senior sister... Senior sister, someone is looking for us outside."

Chen Xin looked at Bai Yan'er with a fawning expression.

That pink dress, that smiling face.

You should know that he has been in the Heavenly Craftsmanship Bureau for ten years. Ever since the day he first saw Bai Yan'er, he fell in love at first sight and could not extricate himself from her.

From then on, he tried every day to find ways to get close to Bai Yan'er and make his presence known.

And so, his efforts were not in vain.

Just recently, Senior Sister Bai Yan'er actually took the initiative to come and find me to go treasure hunting not far outside the city.

I gained a lot from that experience, and I also felt that there was a possibility that my relationship with my senior sister could take another step forward.

Otherwise, why would his senior sister come to him instead of someone else?

Upon hearing that someone was looking for his senior sister, he immediately took on the task of relaying the message and rushed over.

Bai Yan'er looked over upon hearing the sound.

"Chen Xin?"

"Senior sister... someone is looking for you outside, right outside the Heavenly Craftsmanship Mansion."

Bai Yan'er nodded, and then she could roughly guess who was looking for her. She put away the Blood Essence Pill that she had just refined.

After thanking Chen Xin, he went out.

Chen Xin was momentarily distracted by Bai Yan'er's retreating figure.

"Senior Sister Bai Yan'er actually smiled at me."

Passersby, seeing this, shook their heads speechlessly at his appearance.

......

At the entrance of the Heavenly Craftsmanship Mansion, Bai Yan'er held the void bag that the other party had given her. After examining it, she discovered that it contained the blood altar and Heavenly Crafting materials that Bai Shuixiang had helped collect.

There are a total of thirty-five copies.

After checking and confirming that everything was correct, Bai Yan'er directly intercepted a dragon-scale carriage from the roadside.

"Go to No. 18, Qianlongfang..."

Shen Yun sat down in the small pavilion and poured him a full cup of tea.

After a brief chat, the two got down to business.

"The blood altars I collected for you are ready. Don't forget to let me know when you've made the reservations for the day you depart."

Shen Yun had a suspicion in his heart ever since Bai Yan'er entered the room, but he did not show it on his face.

Upon hearing that the blood altar had been collected, he subtly revealed a hint of surprise and delight, delivering the emotional value perfectly.

"Really? But..."

Bai Yan'er looked at him with suspicion, his expression troubled. "You're not still dealing with those dozen or so orders, are you?"

She stared intently at the person opposite her, as if she had seen right through her.

"Hehe...this blood altar was really tough to deal with, but I've got it sorted out!"

Shen Yun's answer did not disappoint Bai Yan'er.

After all, pressing again at this point would be too unusual, since a dozen or so portions really aren't much.

Seeing Shen Yun's confident demeanor, Bai Yan'er breathed a sigh of relief. Moreover, just in case, she had prepared ten extra portions this time.

Shen Yun's role as the owner of Wangyuezhai was not entirely in vain.

He waved his hand and said, "Alright, I prepared ten more portions. Can you accept 130 points?"

"Of course, the more the better!"

Shen Yun nodded.

"That's great! Now we can go to the black market and make a fortune as soon as possible. I also need to take care of some things."

Bai Yan'er was overjoyed by Shen Yun's eager reaction.

That would be best.

She was able to complete the task as soon as possible.

Before Bai Yan'er could ask for the time again, Shen Yun said:

"Alright, let me ask them. Let's get ready and see if they're in Tongtian Market. If they're in the Holy City, then we don't need to go out."

Shen Yun's words froze the smile on Bai Yan'er's face.

"What? What did you say? We don't need to go out!?"

I went through all this trouble, and you think I can just stay home like this?!

【Sir, 150 sets of auxiliary materials have been prepared. When and where would be a convenient time for the transaction?】

Shen Yun seemed oblivious to Bai Yan'er's momentary freeze, and directly took out a sound transmission stone to send the message over.

I've been in Tongtian Market these past few days, ready to serve you anytime!

Fortunately, the reply from the other end did not disappoint Bai Yan'er, otherwise she might have been furious.

Shen Yun also showed a satisfied smile and looked at Bai Yan'er to ask.

"How about we set the date for tomorrow? We'll depart at 7 AM tomorrow."

On the other end was actually Fairy Qingzhi, and it seems she was ready to reply.

Bai Yan'er was taken aback, then smiled and said, "I'll do whatever Brother Shen says. I'll come to find you at Chenshi tomorrow."

After seeing Bai Yan'er off, Shen Yun immediately sent a detailed message to Fairy Qingzhi to discuss tomorrow's actions.

Ten days have passed, and Fairy Qingzhi's arrangements are almost complete.

We're just waiting for the next move.

"Senior Sister Qingzhi has already made arrangements with Bai Yan'er; they will depart at Chenshi (7-9 AM) tomorrow."

Fairy Qingzhi didn't say much, but after responding, she began to prepare some things.

The elders were informed, and a meeting was convened to begin preparing for tomorrow's plans.

After dinner, Shen Yun returned to the quiet room and checked all the items he needed, including the Dragon Halberd, the Fine Gold Armor, the Explosive Runestone, and other attribute runes.

Then he packed some miscellaneous medicines for healing and detoxification for later use.

After tidying up, he took out three pieces of blood food and swallowed them, then took out the Dragon Elephant Muscle-Melting Ointment and began to apply it.

As night deepened, he got up and went back to his room.

He held the delicate Su Wan'er in his arms and talked for a while, conserving his energy, and did nothing else.

Nothing happened that night, and the next morning, Shen Yun woke up refreshed and in top form, back to his peak condition.

"Wangyuezhai, second floor."

Shen Yun then received a message from Fairy Qingzhi that they had quietly arrived that night.

Shen Yun pretended to be on patrol and met with Fairy Qingzhi.

Fairy Qingzhi was not alone; she was followed by two inner disciples of the Blood Sea Realm.

These two were actually sent specifically to protect Shen Yun.

Shen Yun felt very gratified.

This provides greater protection for one's life.

Then, he arranged for the three of them to hide next to Wangyuezhai and wait; everything was done secretly.

To avoid alerting the enemy.

An hour later, Bai Yan'er finally arrived at the entrance of Wangyuezhai in a swaying dragon-scale carriage.

Shen Yun had been waiting at Wangyuezhai, and upon seeing Bai Yan'er, he hurriedly went out to greet her.

After exchanging a few polite words, Shen Yun said, "Where are the things you prepared? Give them to me first."

Bai Yan'er reached into her waist and untied the Void Bag, tossing it twice in the air. "Here it is."

Seeing that Shen Yun seemed worried, he then tossed it to Shen Yun.

Shen Yun saw the void bag being thrown over and quickly reached out to catch it.

"Check if the quantity is correct?"

Bai Yan'er looked at Shen Yun with a playful smile, and gently sniffed twice.

Yes, it's him.

everything is normal.

Shen Yun probed the void bag with his divine sense and saw that the ingredients for the Heavenly Cultivation Technique were neatly stacked together.

A total of 133 copies.

"I'll take these things for now; this transaction is my decision!"

After confirming that the quantity was correct, Shen Yun put the items away and said, "Wait here for me a moment, I'll be right back."

Bai Yan'er had no objection; after all, he was Shen Yun's guest, so naturally, he should be the one in charge.

We're just storing it for him for a while.

A moment later, Shen Yun came down from the second floor of Wangyuezhai, his demeanor completely changed.

With a hunched back and leaning on a yellow wooden cane, he looked as if he had aged decades, and his beard was covered in snow-white hair.

Shen Yun said calmly, "Let's go."

When Bai Yan'er saw Shen Yun come down, she was taken aback: "What's this?"

Seeing Bai Yan'er's surprise, Shen Yun shrugged and said, "Isn't this a trip to the black market? Just a simple disguise."

Bai Yan'er nodded thoughtfully, her nose twitching slightly again. It was still the same scent, unchanged.

He couldn't help but curse inwardly: What a simple outfit, isn't it just because he's afraid of dying?

They were afraid of being recognized when trading on the black market.

"Okay, that's good."

Seeing that Bai Yan'er didn't think much of it, Shen Yun said, "Let's go."

After the two left in a carriage, the door to the second floor of Wangyuezhai was opened again.

"We should go too."

This person was the real Shen Yun, while the one who left with Bai Yan'er was Fairy Qingzhi.

Shen Yun quickly changed his appearance, wearing a felt hat, and was followed by two strong young men.

They did not ride in a carriage; one of them took out a small, earthen-yellow flying shuttle, which suddenly grew larger.

With a click, the door opened, revealing a small interior space that could just accommodate three people.

"This is?"

Shen Yun was somewhat puzzled.

"This is a ground shuttle. After all, it needs to be kept within a range of 10,000 meters. If it were a horse-drawn carriage or a flying boat, it would be too obvious. So we were provided with ground shuttles for this trip."

The man walked straight in.

"Isn't it true that you can't burrow underground in most parts of the Holy City?"

Shen Yun was somewhat doubtful. Would this thing work within the city?

He practiced the "Five Elements Concealment Technique," and his daily practice mainly involved escaping underground.

Normally, he only dares to move around underground within the manor, and he doesn't dare to go out on the streets at all, because he might accidentally get caught up in the array nodes of various holy cities.

Moreover, the Holy City is surrounded by a dense network of underground dragon veins. If someone from the Blood Sea Realm were to be caught in them, they would face certain death. It is far more dangerous than the sky.

Even if a force were to actually attack the Holy City, they would rather launch a frontal assault from the sky than dare to attack from the ground.

Even if there were powerful individuals capable of forcibly breaking through the earth's vein seal, they wouldn't dare to make a move.

Because if someone damages the underground dragon vein, they will be tainted by evil energy and offend the heavens.

Not only will cultivation become more difficult, but in severe cases, heaven and earth will directly unleash divine punishment.

Even gods can turn to ashes!

Therefore, traveling underground, especially in the holy city, is much more dangerous than traveling on the surface.

Of course, it's better if there are fewer dragon vein nodes outside the city.