"I need a top-level step technique, one with high speed."

Shen Wang stated his requirement, something he had long considered.

He had once witnessed the Celestial Wind Step of the Celestial Travel Sect, the speed was incredible, and once others performed it, he no longer had much advantage.

Indeed, he currently has shortcomings in the body technique; usually, he doesn't have access to powerful techniques, so now that he has the chance, he cannot miss it.

"What level do you want?" Silver Moon was not surprised, this guy indeed hadn't practiced any step technique; he had a body technique, but it was quite ordinary in terms of speed.

"Of course, the higher the better."

Shen Wang preemptively said, "Anything below third grade, don't even mention it, I'm not interested."

"The Demon Suppression Department has accumulated tens of thousands of years' worth of resources from the entire Sun and Moon Dynasty and is never short of high-grade cultivation techniques and divine techniques, but it depends on whether your contributions can redeem them."

Silver Moon sneered, "The Black Death Saber Technique you learned comes from the Black Killing Scripture, a system reaching all the way to the level of Divinity Transformation, enough to establish a sect like Jade Silkworm Valley."

"What can I get with my current contributions? Remember, contributions should not only include this poison testing, but also my antidote that detoxified Earth Medicine's situation before, don't forget that."

Shen Wang was intrigued.

"Rest assured, you won't be shortchanged. However, in theory, you should become a Demon-Banning Guard and redeem on your own through merit points. Unfortunately, your identity is a bit special, so even though you work with me now, you still can't be considered a Demon-Banning Guard."

Silver Moon looked at Shen Wang, pondering how to reward this guy.

"I've been helping you do things, and you've completed the corresponding tasks, so there must be rewards. Just redeem my part through your channels."

"No, that's not according to the rules."

"Doesn't matter, you can't treat me unfairly, or I'll tease you."

Shen Wang said shamelessly.

Silver Moon's face darkened upon hearing this, "Don't play rogue; I'll fight for this for you."

"That's more like it, then I won't tease you. I hope you won't be disappointed," Shen Wang finally felt satisfied.

Silver Moon's thin eyebrows twitched, warning herself internally not to get angry. In a cold tone, she said, "Do your job properly. What belongs to you won't be missing, and what isn't yours, don't overthink it."

"Understood, I know your intentions."

Shen Wang smiled slightly.

Silver Moon took a deep breath, deciding not to stoop to Shen Wang's level, and turned to leave.

For half a month afterward, Shen Wang didn't see Silver Moon, but he didn't slack off and continued to advance the tasks of raising Gu and poison testing as usual.

In between, he let the poisons fight twice, and now only three poisonous creatures remained. Perhaps after another round, a Gu King might emerge, ready to challenge the Five-Colored Poison Spider.

However, three poisonous creatures weren't quite enough for a showdown, and Shen Wang also felt it was lacking.

Fortunately, the Demon-Banning Guards persisted in catching poisonous insects, so Shen Wang continued to raise Gu, preparing to determine a few more powerful Gu insects to ensure ultimately producing a new Gu King.

On the Earth Medicine side, after taking Shen Wang's newly researched antidote, the detoxification was successful, and recovery was substantial.

The person seemed too embarrassed to come again, or perhaps unwilling to suffer further, so Shen Wang did not see them again.

The Sixth Prince also seemed to have forgotten about him, not summoning him anymore. Shen Wang felt like an item that was only remembered when needed.

Fortunately, after the success of the last Sixth-Grade Elixir, Shen Wang's treatment had improved another level. Eating and drinking at the Sixth Prince's with eight women, he felt it wasn't a bad deal.

His only thought at the moment was to go home for a look, since there were pregnant wives waiting to give birth at home.

"It's been over a month since I last went back."

Shen Wang sighed.

However, since he didn't dare to venture too far nowadays, Shen Wang lacked an opportunity or reason.

"Shen Wang, come out."

Silver Moon's voice startled Shen Wang, causing him to step out of the courtyard.

"This is your reward, specially selected for you, quite suited for you."

Silver Moon tossed out a gray jade scroll.

Shen Wang, seeing the color, already felt this jade scroll was filled with Yin Qi, suspiciously, "Seems somewhat crooked and unorthodox."

"Humph, I exchanged the highest-level step technique for you based on your contribution as per your request."

Silver Moon said, "Fourth-Grade Divine Techniques, take it or leave it."

"Fourth Grade!"

Shen Wang was astonished. This level was enough even for a Nascent Soul Cultivator; for him at Foundation Establishment, it was an unparalleled divine skill.

He suspiciously asked, "Can my contributions exchange for something like this?"

"You're fortunate, this technique happens to be relatively cheap, and it doesn't conflict with the Black Death Saber Technique you've been cultivating. Plus, including future contributions calculated in advance, you qualified to obtain it."

Silver Moon answered lightly.

"Cheap things often aren't good, can you tell me about this technique?"

Shen Wang didn't believe such good fortune could be true.

"Ghost Shadow Step is a Ghost Dao technique, with a Yin Sha attribute, compatible with your Black Death Saber Technique; its downside is it shortens lifespan."

Silver Moon explained the situation, with a bit of amusement, "However, your life force is strong and your lifespan relatively long, so this lifespan reduction should be within your tolerable range."

"..."

Shen Wang was speechless for a moment, looking at Silver Moon who seemed quite pleased, "Are you trying to murder me or something?"

Silver Moon frowned, "Don't joke, do you think obtaining powerful cultivation techniques and divine techniques is so easy? If it were righteous divine techniques, do you know how much more expensive they'd be? Do you understand the value of Fourth-Grade Divine Techniques?"

"Sort of understand, basically at the core inheritance level of a sect."

Shen Wang nodded.

"You also understand it's a core inheritance, so you should know with your status, gaining access is not easy.

This Ghost Shadow Step, aside from its flaws, isn't any less powerful than Celestial Wind Step, Thunder Illusion Body; you as an Outer Disciple at the Celestial Travel Sect would never learn it in a lifetime. Here, all you paid was a bowl of blood, researched poisons for half a month, and you still aren't satisfied?"

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