Witch, please have some self-respect!

The next two days.

The array at Tongtong's house remained untouched; the thief seemed to have given up, and everything proceeded as usual.

That day, Shen Yun got up early to prepare for the formal registration at the Tiangong Mansion.

Just as I stepped out of the alley, I bumped right into a burly man.

Shen Yun groaned and stumbled, almost falling over.

Opposite him was a burly man in the mid-stage of Body Nourishing Realm, wearing a mask so his identity was unknown.

He sensed something was wrong, and his grip on the dragon-headed cane tightened.

The burly man suddenly threatened in a low voice.

"Old man, don't meddle in things that aren't your business. Meddling in other people's business won't keep you young!"

Shen Yun frowned, immediately thinking of that group of thieves.

After saying that, the burly man glared fiercely at Shen Yun with his menacing eyes, then turned and strode away.

Blocking someone's path to wealth is tantamount to killing their parents.

"This thieving cultivator is truly arrogant!"

Shen Yun's gaze sharpened; this was the first time he had been threatened since arriving in the Holy City.

Without uttering any threats, Shen Yun nonchalantly stopped a dragon-scaled horse, boarded the carriage, and spat out a talisman from his dragon-headed cane.

He bought this runestone.

The talisman stone, which had been searching for, was imbued with the aura of that burly man.

He's about to become a talisman master, so protecting Tongtong for a while shouldn't be a problem.

When Qiaoniang returns, give her this item and let her choose for herself.

Although he pitied Qiaoniang, a widow and her young daughter, there were too many pitiful people in the world, and Shen Yun's abilities were limited.

As the carriage left Lingnongfang, the streets gradually became bustling with more people.

As they approached Tiangongfu, located in the most prosperous area of ​​the eastern city, Shen Yun saw a vast garden under construction.

It has pavilions, towers, and pleasure boats, and everything else you could want.

Just passing by, the carriage traveled for a few minutes, and this garden actually occupied hundreds of acres in the holy city where land is extremely valuable.

The monks are involved in the construction, and it looks like it will be completed in just a few days.

What caught Shen Yun's attention were the many small, temporary houses that had been erected around the garden.

Around each small house, there were many monks with dazed eyes and mechanical figures.

This is exactly the same as the reaction of Wang Xuan and the others after they took the Illusion-Breaking Powder.

Shen Yun asked the driver, "Where is this place?"

The rickshaw drivers in the city are the most well-informed.

"Illusory Mist Fairy House claims to offer the most comprehensive gambling options, the most beautiful female cultivators, and the best spiritual chefs. Once you enter, it can satisfy all your needs as a cultivator, creating an unprecedented fairy house on earth."

The coachman glanced at it longingly a few times.

Shen Yun frowned. "Illusionary Mist Fairy Shop? Does it also sell Illusion-Breaking Powder?"

"Of course, it's the Illusionary Mist Immortal Pavilion, built under the leadership of the great cultivator behind the Illusionary Mist Garden," the coachman said.

Seeing that the driver seemed to understand, Shen Yun probed, "Are you aware of the dangers of that illusion-breaking powder?"

The driver scoffed, "Harm? The price of a few Blood Essence Pills could give me the chance to break through a bottleneck. What harm could there be?"

"I've heard people say it's addictive," Shen Yun said.

"Rumors! That's a rumor!"

"Many masters from the Heavenly Crafting Palace have said that the Illusion Breakthrough Powder allows cultivators to experience the feeling of breaking through ahead of time, tempering their temperament and strengthening their spirit. If taken for a long time like the Blood Essence Pill, the bottleneck at each breakthrough can be reduced by 80%..."

Upon hearing the rumors about the Illusion Breaker, the coachman's face turned red with anger, and he launched into a long explanation for Shen Yun.

"Besides, the Illusion-Breaking Powder was developed by the deputy head of the Heavenly Crafts Bureau, so how could there be a problem?"

"Then why does using the Illusion-Breaking Powder result in the same outcome as corpse refining?"

The coachman explained, "That's the lingering effect of the medicine. The Blood Essence Pill can't be refined immediately after you take it. You've misunderstood it too much."

Shen Yun asked, "Master, you didn't also take the Illusion-Breaking Powder, did you?"

"Of course! I use the illusion powder every three days. Do you think I wouldn't know if it's addictive or not!"

"It is said that the Illusionary Mist Immortal Workshop will incorporate Illusionary God Flower powder into the Illusion Breaking Pill, helping cultivators to become more truly immersed in the experience and unknowingly enhance their spiritual tempering..."

Fortunately, they had already arrived at the Heavenly Craftsmanship Palace. Taking advantage of his master's incessant chatter, Shen Yun quickly slipped away.

The illusion powder the coachman mentioned was completely different from the one Qiaoniang described; it seemed to be something with very good effects.

However, just considering Wang Xuan's borrowing money to take the Illusion-Breaking Powder, and his increasing addiction leading to gradual weight loss, it's clear that he's become quite thin.

This stuff looks so much like the drugs he used to have in his past life.

Having received a good education, Shen Yun remained highly vigilant from the moment she noticed any signs of trouble.

It's ingrained in our bones.

"Master Ming Qiangu's schedule is full for the next three days. When will he resume classes?"

"Runestone, I want to learn runestone."

"Even an old man in the early stages of body cultivation can advance to the next level, so rune stones are definitely the first choice."

Upon arriving at the Heavenly Craftsmanship Palace, Shen Yun was surprised to find that the use of talismans for supplementary cultivation seemed to be particularly popular today.

Most of the people in the square were there hoping to become talisman masters.

He was also familiar with rumors such as "at the age of sixty" and "a late bloomer".

"So what if my hands are shaking? The moment I completed the talisman, I knew: the difficulty wasn't the talisman itself, but the refusal to keep chasing it."

"Entering a higher level at sixty, obtaining runes is not difficult—with an undying spirit, even old bones can shine."

I also saw a lot of promotional slogans.

Being clumsy isn't scary; what's scary is stopping.

The first thing the elderly man said after passing the entrance exam was: "The path of the Talisman Master is like walking. Even if you only move an inch at a time, you can still reach the end when you get old."

Could this be referring to him?

After making some inquiries, Shen Yun discovered that these people were talking about him.

The story of a man in his sixties who entered the talismanic path and became a certified talisman master has become a popular tale.

Especially considering he was only in the early stages of Body Nourishing, equivalent to the lowest level in the Holy City, he was still able to advance to the next level.

A young woman chuckled as she watched Shen Yun fall into deep thought after asking his question.

"Old man, judging from your white hair and beard, you haven't also heard of this matter and are planning to learn the art of talismans, have you?"

Shen Yun's lips twitched, he thanked her, and hurried up to the third floor.

Fortunately, most people only know about the elderly man's advancement in rank through the use of the rune, but do not know who this person is.

Otherwise, if Shen Yun walked in today, he would probably be surrounded by onlookers.

At the entrance of the Runestone Hall, according to the rules, the ten runes made by Shen Yun had passed their display period, but they were still placed inside.

There were also many people watching nearby, verifying its authenticity.

Shen Yun felt a headache coming on.

"Master Shen, come and collect it..."

Inside the Talisman Hall, a sharp-eyed talisman master spotted Shen Yun and greeted him with a smile.

Upon hearing that the person in question had arrived, the people who had been watching all turned to look.

Shen Yun, who was still hesitating whether to wait for the storm to pass, covered his face and quickly walked into the Talisman Hall upon seeing this.

If we try to run outside, we might get surrounded.

On the other hand, those who are not formal talisman masters or staff members are not allowed to enter the Talisman Hall due to the rules.

Of all the talisman masters in the Talisman Hall, Shen Yun was only familiar with Li Yunliang, and asked with some headache:

Why is this happening?

He just wanted to be nobody, so how did he suddenly become famous?

"We've been looking to promote the art of talismans these days, and since your deeds are quite good, we've given it a push."

Li Yunliang said smugly.

He never expected that the elderly man's advancement would cause such a huge reaction.

He was the one who devised and planned the whole thing, and the number of people signing up for the runestone has increased several times over in the past few days.

He made a great contribution, and even the deputy prefect took notice of him.

Shen Yun sighed.

It was indeed the reason that the Talisman Hall had taken action, but no one listened to his opinion throughout the entire process.

Li Yunliang looked at Shen Yun without speaking, his eyes gleaming, and smiled, "What, your story of achieving success late in life inspires so many people, don't you feel proud?"

He also knew that some people preferred to keep a low profile, disliked publicity, and didn't want to be exposed to the public eye.

The Stone Hall also has talented young people, but they are unwilling to be recognized for such titles, as it is meaningless.

Even if an elderly person in their sixties becomes a first-tier talisman master, their potential is exhausted, and they can be manipulated at will.

So without asking any questions, they immediately spread the word.

"No, it's just that we weren't prepared in time."

Shen Yun smiled, forcing a smile.

While fame may feel wonderful, his character is not worthy of it. His level of understanding is too low, and being in the spotlight of so many people makes him feel very insecure.

He can't afford to offend anyone who dislikes him or has their eye on him!