Immortal Life: Starting with Daily Last Words

Chapter 91 Zhao Shijie's Captive Woman

Seven days later, at Haiyue Island ferry terminal.

On the vast sea, spirit ships shuttle back and forth, their lights breaking through the waves.

In light of the previous Tianshui Zhao Family Trade Fair, Yu Daoxuan did not choose the Zhao Family's ships again on his return journey to Xiexing Island, but instead boarded the spirit ship of the Seven Star Merchants Association.

The Seven Stars Chamber of Commerce is the leading chamber of commerce among the three major chambers of commerce in the Song Kingdom. It has a pseudo-core cultivator in charge, and its trade routes cover the whole country. It has also opened up sea routes in all major continents.

The merchant guild's spirit ship was also guarded by two Foundation Establishment cultivators throughout the journey, making it quite safe.

After purchasing a ticket for the second floor, Yu Daoxuan activated the defensive array in the private room, sat quietly on the couch, and pondered his future path of cultivation.

All objectives of this trip to Haiyue Island Market have been successfully achieved.

Having gathered all the core spiritual materials needed for the Five Elements Foundation Establishment, and also obtained a Heavenly Spirit Fruit and Star Marrow Essence Liquid, as well as the inheritance of the Lingxiao Sect, it was far beyond expectations.

The most important task facing him right now is to complete the task of guarding Xiexing Island, and then return to the sect to break through to the Foundation Establishment realm.

Meanwhile, during the remaining time of guarding the town, I will diligently practice my talisman-drawing skills and strive to become a second-tier talisman master as soon as possible.

In addition, the Ghost King Spider has reached the peak of the first tier, and with the Dragon Blood Pill given by Shangguan Qingqing, preparations should be made for this beast to break through to the second tier.

Once this beast successfully advances to the second tier, its combat power will be greatly enhanced, and it will have the confidence to fight head-on even if it encounters a Foundation Establishment cultivator.

After carefully considering his options, Yu Daoxuan took out an ancient book from his storage bag that recorded his insights on Foundation Establishment breakthroughs and began to read and study it attentively.

On the third day of the voyage, he continued to try to draw a second-tier low-grade talisman called "Thunderclap Talisman".

He had previously attempted to draw the talisman more than ten times, but all attempts failed, and he was unable to complete it.

However, his repeated failures allowed him to accumulate more experience and insights into drawing this talisman.

Creating a new talisman often involves countless failures.

Even a talisman master with decent talent like Yu Daoxuan still needs to undergo countless trials and tribulations.

Generally speaking, drawing second-tier talismans requires Foundation Establishment cultivation level to be competent.

Although Yu Daoxuan's spiritual power had met the requirements, his magical power was relatively lacking.

Therefore, he would swallow a second-tier spiritual pill called "Essence Pill" before each drawing.

This pill was obtained from Zhao Tianlei's storage bag and can quickly replenish mana.

Before drawing the talisman this time, he still had the Essence Pill in his mouth and the Mysterious Female Pearl hanging above his head, and began to concentrate on drawing it.

Yu Daoxuan held his breath and focused his mind, carefully reviewing the steps of drawing the Thunderclap Talisman.

After confirming that everything was correct, he channeled his dantian energy into the second-grade low-level talisman brush in his hand.

He then dipped his brush in ink and began to write, the brushstrokes flowing freely.

The first half went very smoothly, but as the last few strokes came out, the brushstrokes gradually became difficult.

Fine beads of sweat appeared on Yu Daoxuan's forehead, and he seemed to be struggling.

"Sizzle!"

The purple patterns on the talisman flickered a few times, and a wisp of green smoke rose from it.

"We have made great progress compared to before, and we are not far from success."

Yu Daoxuan said calmly.

After resting for half an hour, he tried again.

This time, by the time he was halfway through the drawing, his magical power had been mostly depleted, but fortunately, the medicinal power of the Essence Pill continued to replenish it.

The final arc-shaped rune line finally landed steadily on the talisman paper.

The purple light on the entire talisman flashed and disappeared in an instant, followed by a terrifying pressure that emanated from it.

"Finally, the drawing is complete."

Yu Daoxuan let out a long sigh, feeling as if his body had been hollowed out.

Creating a second-tier low-grade talisman with a cultivation level of nine levels of Qi Refining is indeed extremely difficult.

If it weren't for the fact that the "Supreme Golden Chapter" he cultivated was a superior technique, and his internal magical power was far more abundant than that of other cultivators of the same level.

Moreover, since his mental strength has reached the Foundation Establishment stage, he would never rashly challenge a second-tier low-grade talisman.

"With this talisman, our ability to fight enemies has become even stronger."

Yu Daoxuan put away the second-tier low-grade Thunderclap Talisman.

The power of this talisman is equivalent to a single ordinary spell from a cultivator in the early stages of Foundation Establishment.

If it were an ordinary late-stage Qi Refining cultivator, without a high-level defensive magic weapon or a protective talisman of the same level on their person...

If struck by lightning, one will suffer serious injury at best, and death on the spot at worst.

Just as he was preparing to sit cross-legged and regulate his breathing, a soft knock came from the door, followed by the gentle voice of a maid from the ship.

It turned out that the Chamber of Commerce was about to organize a small trade fair and had come specifically to ask him if he would like to participate.

Yu Daoxuan refused without the slightest hesitation.

Firstly, the memory of Zhao Shijie setting up a trap to rob people at the trade fair was still fresh in everyone's mind.

Secondly, he has already prepared all the five elements spiritual materials and foundation-building elixirs, and there is no need to replace or purchase any items for the time being, so there is no need for him to attend the meeting.

Upon hearing the refusal, the maid respectfully apologized and turned to leave.

The next day at dusk, the spirit ship arrived at Qingluo Island and slowly docked at the ferry.

The ship's steward announced to the public that the hearse would remain there for one day and would depart again at noon the next day.

There are few direct sea routes, and the routes make short stops at many islands along the way to allow passengers to disembark and purchase supplies.

At the same time, some old passengers disembarked and some new passengers boarded.

Yu Daoxuan walked out of the room, but suddenly caught sight of the iconic blue and white spirit boat of the Zhao family of Tianshui, quietly moored on the other side of the ferry.

"I wonder if Zhao Shijie is on this ship?"

A thought stirred within him, and he recalled once again the fortuitous encounter the other party had experienced.

Qingluo Island is a second-tier island, and there is a Qingluo Market on the island.

The Seven Stars Merchant Guild has an exclusive inn in Qingluofang City, where passengers on the ship can rest for free with their tickets.

Yu Daoxuan followed the directions into the city, had a hearty meal at a restaurant in the Immortal Inn, then disguised himself and went to the black market in the neighborhood to sell off some of the idle spiritual items he had previously seized.

Because the Zhao family of Tianshui was powerful and had a wide reach, he only sold a few spiritual materials and ores that he had obtained from Ding Zhen's storage bag this time.

On the way back, a familiar figure suddenly came into view.

That figure and demeanor seem to be Zhao Shijie.

The other party was heading towards the exit of the market.

Upon thinking of the hidden opportunity concealed within this person, a glint flashed in Yu Daoxuan's eyes. He secretly activated the Hidden Dragon Stone Cicada to conceal his aura and silently followed behind.

This Hidden Dragon Stone Cicada is too mysterious; he usually doesn't use it lightly.

If a Foundation Establishment cultivator or higher has been secretly observing him, and once he disappears from sight and his divine sense cannot detect his aura, it is obvious that he must possess some kind of hidden treasure.

Therefore, he will only use this item at crucial moments, such as in the current situation.

After a long and winding journey, he followed Zhao Shijie to a large courtyard outside Qingluo City.

Before entering the hospital, the other person seemed to glance around unintentionally.

Seeing that no one was around, he took out the array token to activate the restrictions in the courtyard and went inside.

Yu Daoxuan hid on an ancient tree several hundred feet away from the courtyard, using his brow eye to look into the courtyard.

When the eye of the forehead is activated, a golden vertical line will appear outside the forehead.

If the golden light of the stone eye is activated, it will completely transform into a golden vertical eye.

Under Shi Yan's observation, the situation inside the courtyard was as clear as the lines on the palm of his hand, with every detail visible.

This place must have been Zhao Shijie's secret hideout for his mistress.

In the courtyard, there was a plump and beautiful woman who looked to be around thirty years old. When she saw Zhao Shijie arrive, she immediately stepped forward and embraced him.

After the two had been intimate for a while, they went to a room deep in the courtyard.

Imprisoned in that room was a beautiful woman, none other than Wang Zijin, the naturally alluring woman from the spirit ship that day.

Wang Zijin's limbs were firmly bound by the Soul-Locking Cold Iron Shackles, and a sealing restriction was placed in his dantian.

Zhao Shijie stood in front of her, first hurling insults and humiliations at her, then picking up a long whip and lashing it hard across Wang Zijin's fair skin.

Her clothes were torn, revealing a patch of snow-white skin.

His smooth skin was covered with bruises and bloodstains, and his shrill screams echoed throughout the room, which only made Zhao Shijie more excited and frenzied.