Witch, please have some self-respect!

The man in the straw raincoat was very satisfied with the transaction.

He even specifically asked Shen Yun for a communication stone that could be used to make contact.

He indicated that he could also obtain blood altars, pure blood altars, and that they could trade again next time there was an opportunity.

Shen Yun did not refuse.

The sound transmission stone is a type of talisman stone, and he has already learned how to carve it himself.

The man in the straw raincoat must be quite capable; giving him one wouldn't hurt.

Once the objective is achieved.

Shen Yun wandered around the trade fair out of boredom.

I occasionally spent one or two Originium to buy some small jewelry items.

I spent gold to buy some halberd-type techniques and moves. They don't provide any boosts, but they are very useful moves.

We cannot always rely on brute force to achieve miracles.

Further inside, there is a small auction featuring many exquisite runes, elixirs, and precious artifacts.

There was even a two-patterned rune crystal.

The auction directly fetched a high price of three hundred source stones, which greatly tempted Shen Yun.

Such transactions often involve significant premiums.

He likes it.

"When is the next trade fair, and how do I qualify?"

On the way back, Shen Yun pulled Duan Fushi along, full of interest.

He was unprepared this time; if he had been better prepared, he could have exchanged more items.

"It seems Brother Shen has had a good harvest!"

The timing of this trade fair is uncertain, depending mainly on how strict the government's investigation is.

We usually have a meeting every two months. I'll call you first when I get the message next time.

Duan Fushi also achieved his goal and was clearly in a good mood.

The two chatted idly on the way.

back home.

Shen Yun couldn't wait to take out the Overlord Dragon Halberd and practice its techniques, wielding it with great skill and flair in the courtyard.

When it is swung, a powerful aura seems to form around it, with the air whistling, like a dragon soaring.

Wherever the halberd blade passed, the air was torn apart, producing a series of buzzing sounds.

The Overlord Dragon Halberd was not forged simply for its imposing appearance.

The halberd has always been described as "a dragon in one piece".

That is, the dragon's head, mouth, body, four claws, and tail.

Its head can be used to gather, its mouth to pick, its body to cling and lean, its claws to grab, and its tail to sway.

The golden spear aligns with the moon's image, its movements as fluid as a python or dragon...

The halberd's main techniques are straight attacks such as horizontal hooks, nailing against walls, flipping thrusts, through strikes, jabbing, and straight slashes.

There has always been a saying that swords are not wrapped around heads and halberds are not used for elaborate dances.

Reject flashy tricks, achieve miracles with sheer force!

Shen Yun tried to practice them one by one.

The most crucial element is to coordinate with the battle tactics to achieve the desired effect. A single strike, like a piercing blow, is launched, as if one can hear the Dragon Halberd emitting a soft hum.

Half an hour later, Shen Yun finally stopped moving, panting heavily.

He was very fond of his new weapon.

The courtyard floor was covered with marks from the halberd's strikes, which was still unsatisfying; he couldn't really unleash his full power.

"1200 jin (600 kg), with the aid of breathing techniques, it's very easy to handle!"

Without the aid of breathing techniques, it was still a bit heavy. His own strength was only 4,500 jin, and it was easy for the 1,200 jin object to deform when he was wielding it, and he could not control it precisely.

The weapon should be one-tenth or at most one-fifth of one's own strength for optimal effect.

Although magical artifacts can increase the weight of weapons by using runes, they cannot decrease it.

This Overlord Dragon Halberd weighs 1200 pounds, which is considered heavy even among second-forged treasures.

"My lord, your weapon is truly magnificent!"

After Shen Yun stopped, Su Wan'er walked over gracefully with light, delicate steps.

She looked at her husband with a gleam in her eyes.

This weapon is different from swords and knives; it possesses an inherent sense of bravery, might, domineering power, and majesty.

Shen Yun put the halberd into his void bag, but letting her see the incongruous, childlike runes on the halberd shaft would ruin his image.

"Haha, how have things been at the Heavenly Craftsmanship Institute these past few days, Wan'er? Have you decided what you'll be learning?"

When asked about this, Su Wan'er nodded confidently.

"Yes, my husband, I've made up my mind. I want to learn alchemy."

As he spoke, he took out several books from the empty bag at his waist: a pharmacopoeia related to the properties of medicinal herbs, and a fire control manual.

Shen Yun gave the small void bag that had been replaced to Wan'er.

She had wanted to study a minor for a long time, and recently she finally decided on her goal.

"It's quite a story that you and I, husband and wife, one of us making talismans and the other refining elixirs, have both achieved something."

Shen Yun sat down and listened with great interest as Wan'er talked about what she had learned at the Tiangong Academy.

These days she often teaches Ruyan and has also picked up some of her liveliness.

The difficulty in engraving talismans lies in manipulating qi and blood, and controlling the flow of energy within the source stone.

The steps involved in alchemy are numerous, and one must have a thorough understanding of the most basic medicinal properties and the efficacy of the medicine.

Afterwards, he learned various methods of fire control and pill condensation, each different, and he learned more than the talisman masters.

Despite its obvious complexity, Wan'er was quite interested.

The setting sun casts its rays on the eaves, birds flit about, insects chirp, and butterflies dance.

The two were chatting in the courtyard, Mianzhi was cooking in the kitchen, and Ruyan was reading in the study.

A harmonious scene.

It wasn't that Shen Yun and the others were being harsh on Mianzhi, but rather that Mianzhi had contracted a strange illness.

I get sleepy as soon as I pick up a book.

Only hanging her head from the beam could briefly rouse her spirits.

Su Wan'er was also helpless. Now she no longer forced her to read many books, she just hoped that she could recognize words.

After dinner, Shen Yun took out a few small gifts he had bought at the trade fair.

"Wan'er, this is yours."

Su Wan'er's hair ornaments were exquisite, a masterpiece of craftsmanship, and flawless, blending gold and jade.

She loved it so much she couldn't put it down.

Women find it hard to resist sparkly jewelry, and Su Wan'er was no exception.

"There are still cotton stalks!"

I gave Mianzhi a warm jade bracelet.

She has a cold constitution.

Wearing a warm jade bracelet on your wrist not only warms your body but also warms your heart.

The master is too good; I will take care of him for the rest of my life.

"We mustn't forget Xiaoruyan!"

Shen Yun prepared a beautiful lotus jade pendant for Ru Yan, with a swastika pattern on the bottom.

It is said to be able to calm the mind and soothe the nerves.

She likes it quite a bit.

Seeing the three women beaming with joy, Shen Yun felt a great sense of accomplishment.

After cleaning up the kitchen, Shen Yun continued practicing the Blood Heaven Technique.

Two days passed in the blink of an eye.

Upon waking up that morning, all the disciples of the Holy Sect received a message on their waist tags.

[Demon Hunting Order: All disciples of the sect above the fourth level of Body Cultivation must slay one savage beast or demon of the same level each year. Those who fail to complete the task within the deadline will have 1,000 contribution points deducted, while those who complete the task will also receive a reward.]

Upon hearing the news, many disciples of lower cultivation levels in the Holy City were devastated.

Many disciples also realized that an opportunity to earn contribution points had arrived, and they were all eager to try.

Shen Yun was only slightly taken aback, but quickly came to his senses.

He had already heard the news.

Not surprising.

Song Zichen, who lived in the same alley, couldn't sit still any longer. He bought a jar of Xuezhi Dew and came to ask for advice.

Shen Yun analyzed, "Your strength is relatively low, and you have little combat experience. You only have two paths in front of you."

One option is to join a hunting party, and the other is to spend contribution points or Originium to have someone help you complete it.

"Uncle Shen, which way are you going?" Song Zichen looked at Shen Yun expectantly.

"I'm minoring in this field, and I'm already quite old, so naturally I'll choose the second option."

In a few days, a valley outside the city will be developed into a business for training combat techniques using live demonic beasts.

Shen Yun sighed and rubbed his aching back.

Song Zichen didn't quite believe it. Just yesterday, he saw Uncle Shen wielding his halberd with great skill in the courtyard.

His imposing presence filled him with fear and made him feel inferior.

Today I'm saying I'm getting old.

"You're still young. I suggest you play it safe. You still have a year left, don't you?"

With each advancement in cultivation level, one gains an additional ability to protect oneself.

Shen Yun sincerely gave him advice.

"But Uncle Shen, if I increase my cultivation level by one level, won't the demonic beasts I need to kill also have to be one level higher?"

Song Zichen said with concern.

Shen Yun offered him some advice, explaining that the Great Wilderness wasn't a game; it would simply reorganize the monsters of the same level.

Joining a hunting team makes no difference between killing monsters at the fourth and fifth levels of the Body Nourishing Realm.

Shen Yun saw through Song Zichen's intentions; he wanted to go to the Great Wilderness to hunt demons.

It was evident from the very beginning, but it was suppressed by his father, Song Da.

He was too hasty.

The timing isn't right now; we should focus more on honing our skills.

I can only suggest that it's best not to go towards the Golden Rock Mountains, and don't follow the Holy Sect's hunting teams. It's better to go with his father.

Go to the west; there are the fewest monsters there.

Song Zichen is like a poor student who got into a prestigious university in his previous life.

Although promising, limited by their perspective, their future development is unlikely to be as good as that of their peers with more connections and backgrounds.

After seeing Song Zichen off, Shen Yun wanted to continue practicing in the morning.

However, in recent days, some strange and unsavory people have gradually appeared in the alley, and when they practice, many people gather to watch, just like a monkey show.

Shen Yun's brows furrowed involuntarily.

According to his perception, these people were basically mentally scattered, and it was obvious that they had been using hallucinogenic drugs.

As soon as Hao Rui's house across the street opened its door, they swarmed around it.

"It's time to upgrade the formation."

Shen Yun took a deep breath, intending to learn another illusion array so that those outside couldn't see inside.

Ensure privacy.

However, this only treats the symptoms, not the root cause.

A cold glint flashed in his eyes as he thought of Hao Rui.

Based on his observation, Hao Rui was at the sixth level of Body Nourishing cultivation.

In the morning, after engraving two talisman stones, Shen Yun hurriedly went out and bought the Phantom Array Pattern Jade Crystal.

Yesterday, I almost used up all my Originium and Runestones.

The only way is to first carve talisman stones, and then earn money to buy jade crystals.

With Shen Yun's current skill level and the price of talismans, he could easily carve two exquisite pieces and acquire the jade crystal.

In the afternoon, Shen Yun busied himself making array plates in his room.

The difficulty of the Phantom Array is similar to that of the Glazed Immovable Array. In addition to isolating the ability to spy, it also has the effect of bewitching the mind.

If an ordinary person were to break in, they would have no chance of finding the formation and would likely get so confused that they would be trapped and die.

The Glazed Array, the Illusion Array, and the Offensive Falling Flame Array are the three most basic defensive, illusionary, and offensive arrays.

If you learn the second skill, you can pass the Heavenly Craftsmanship Palace's array formation test and become an array master.

Shen Yun simply didn't have time to learn it before.

Now that I have the Jade Crystal, and with the help of my talent, I will quickly master it.

By simply integrating one array plate into the entire array system, the Glazed Illusion Array can be formed.

While a single array plate may not possess exceptionally powerful illusionary abilities, it can still effectively prevent outsiders from spying on you.

The Tianbaofang that Shen Yun visited was basically all composed of this kind of complex formation.

Setting up a single set requires at least 100 Source Stones.

Ring ring ring.....

Suddenly, a sharp, piercing ringtone interrupted Shen Yun's engraving of the array.

The bell kept ringing, indicating an urgent matter, so I had to stop. A new node appeared on the array plate.

Shen Yun walked out the door. "What's wrong?"

The bell was rung by the youngest son of the family next door. He was a very clever child who never caused trouble.

"Uncle Shen, that..."

Follow the direction he pointed.

Shen Yun saw the neighbors in the alley confronting several cultivators at the mid-stage of the Body Nourishing Realm.

Shen Yun frowned, gave the child a signal, and then quickly walked over.

"They stopped Mianzhi and Xiaoruyan..."

Upon seeing Shen Yun emerge, several middle-aged women began to recount the events to him in a flurry of voices.

original.

When Mianzhi, Ruyan, and a few other women returned from shopping, they ran into a group of "guests" coming out of Hao Rui's house.

Seeing that the cotton branches were pretty, they became foul-mouthed and tried to stop people.

The older women couldn't stand it anymore, and with a shout, people from each household came out.

However, although there were many people in the neighborhood, there were only two cultivators in the early stage of Body Nourishing.

They were no match for those few people, and it looked like a fight was about to break out, so someone rang the bell.

"Thank you for your help, neighbors."

Shen Yun clasped his hands in thanks, then looked at Hao Rui's "guests".

He appeared mentally scattered, possessed a cultivation level of mid-stage Body Nourishing, and carried an aura of killing intent honed from years of arduous struggle in the Great Wilderness.

However, the moment they saw Shen Yun emerge, those men slightly toned down their carefree demeanor.

"Brother, we didn't know they were disciples of the Holy Sect. We're sorry."

The gruff, dark-faced man who had been talking flirtatiously just moments before grinned.

Although he dared not be arrogant anymore, he was not too afraid when he saw Shen Yun, who was also in the mid-stage of the Body Nourishing Realm.

"Let's go!"

The remaining few didn't care at all and were about to leave with their arms around each other's shoulders.

They couldn't afford to mess with the old man in the middle stage of the cultivation realm, but they weren't particularly afraid of him either.

The Holy City is so vast that ordinary outer disciples have limited abilities.

For ordinary disciples of the Holy Sect, these old hands had already dispelled the mystique.

Did I tell you to leave?

Shen Yun's voice was calm, but it carried a suppressed anger.

These days, there are quite a few scoundrels in the alley; they're all ruffians and rascals who have disrupted the peace and quiet.

If we don't do anything about it this time, they'll be even more arrogant next time.

If we don't make an example of them, they'll become even more unruly.

Now, the chicken has arrived.

"..."

Those old foxes didn't argue, but they glanced at Shen Yun's house and grinned when they saw an even more beautiful woman walking out of the courtyard.

He still maintained his unruly demeanor.

They walked away without stopping; they weren't foolish enough to openly argue with the disciples of the Holy Sect, as it would bring them no benefit.

There will always be times when I'm not home, and there's a long road ahead.

Seeing the look in the eyes of that group of people, Shen Yun no longer hesitated.

He pulled out the Overlord Dragon Halberd from the Void Bag, poured his blood energy into it, and circulated his internal energy. He unleashed the Three Heaven-Covering Strikes, a combination of collapse, shock, and penetration.

The dragon halberd swept across the sky, slicing through the air with a powerful dragon tail swing, producing a piercing roar.

Yin~

The halberd rang out, like the roar of a dragon.

The group turned around abruptly, their faces filled with horror at the sight of such power. In a panic, they drew their weapons to defend themselves.

With a more than sevenfold increase, a single strike swept away over 37,000 jin.

Clang clang...

The weapons clashed, sparks flew, it was like a mantis trying to stop a chariot.

Five cultivators at the mid-stage of Body Nourishing Realm can only unleash a maximum of 15,000 damage with their full power.

How can we stop Shen Yun?

Faced with such immense force, the weapons were instantly knocked away, and the two swordsmen were even broken in two.

Immediately afterwards, the dragon halberd continued its momentum and crashed down on them.

"puff...."

"ah..."

Like rag dolls, they were sent flying by Shen Yun's halberd, crashing heavily into Hao Rui's yard.

One strike.

Three lay on the ground groaning in pain, while the other two coughed up blood, their eyes filled with fear as they looked at Shen Yun.

"Ouch!"

"Big brother, we were wrong."

"Sir, we were wrong!"

"Have mercy! Have mercy!"

"Murder! A disciple of the Holy Sect has killed someone in the street!"

The hooligans cried out in different ways, temporarily losing their ability to move.

He was no longer the unruly person he used to be.

The neighbors were also stunned. Was Old Man Shen really that fierce?

Hao Rui, who had been peeking around the room, simply closed the window and acted as if nothing had happened.

Xiao Ruyan clung to Mianzhi's arm, her eyes sparkling with admiration, while Shen Bo exuded an air of dominance.

Thinking of the golden-armored figure that night, I suddenly felt a great sense of security.

Cotton remained as usual, blank and unresponsive throughout.

Of course.

How could those people possibly be a match for the master?

Shen Yun was very satisfied with his strike.

They've finally turned the tables and gained some real power.