Shen Xuan understood in his heart.

So, the one who had been colluding with the Demon Sect all along was none other than the sanctimonious Patriarch of the Guan Family.

"Half-human, half-demon, the path is severed!"

"Brother Guan, Zeng shall send you on your way!"

The Patriarch of the Zeng Family remained calm and composed, forming a spell with his fingers and pointing to his Flying Sword Treasure.

In the next moment, the flying sword transformed into eighty-one beams of sword light, dazzling and brilliant, Sword Qi soaring, surrounding the Patriarch of the Guan Family from all sides, trapping him within.

"Sword Array?"

Shen Xuan was secretly shocked.

Unexpectedly, in such a small place as Weimu County, a mere Middle Stage Foundation Establishment Cultivator could actually display such a superior technique as a Sword Array.

"Zeng Kuozong, you scoundrel, always cunning and sly. On the surface, you acted as my brother, but in reality, you were always plotting against me in secret!"

The Patriarch of the Guan Family roared with anger, his blood-red eyes full of fury.

"Even if I die, I'll drag you down with me!"

The Patriarch stretched out six arms, each holding a Magical Treasure, and attacked the Sword Array frantically.

The sounds of clashing were incessant.

No matter how the Patriarch attacked, the eighty-one beams of sword light remained bright.

The Patriarch of the Zeng Family shook his head with a long sigh.

"Guan Dingren, you are truly obstinate and never shed tears without seeing the coffin!"

"Such a good hand, played like this, who can you blame?"

"Betraying the Sect, siding with the demon, turning into a neither-human-nor-demon being, might as well be dead!"

As soon as he finished speaking.

The Patriarch of the Zeng Family produced some talismans, activated them, and threw them into the Sword Array.

Seeing the familiar spiritual wave of the talismans, Shen Xuan was unsettled.

The talismans thrown into the Sword Array by the Patriarch of the Zeng Family were clearly ones he had personally crafted: the Breaking Evil Divine Thunder Talisman, Silver Hook Snake Poison Talisman, and Stonefish Poison Talisman.

This Patriarch of the Zeng Family, who knows through what channels, obtained these Thunder and Poison Talismans.

Fortunately, they were just ordinary talismans.

Despite this, the Patriarch of the Zeng Family activated more than a dozen at once, continuously throwing them at the trapped Patriarch of the Guan Family within the Sword Array.

The Patriarch of the Guan Family was already at the end of his strength, barely holding on, performing a secret technique of the demon.

At this time, under the attack of the Zeng Family's Sword Array and Thunder Poison Talismans, after resisting for over a hundred breaths, he could no longer sustain.

"Brother Zeng, spare my life, Guan was also forced."

The Patriarch of the Guan Family began to beg for mercy.

Unfortunately, it was too late.

The Patriarch of the Zeng Family intended to use him as an offering and would not allow him to live.

He intended to eliminate the entire Guan Family.

With a cold voice, the Patriarch of the Zeng Family formed a spell: "Attack!"

The eighty-one beams of sword light suddenly paused for a few breaths, then, fully charged, pierced toward the Patriarch of the Guan Family from all directions.

Injured by the Thunder and Poison Talismans, with his spiritual power in chaos, how could the Patriarch of the Guan Family withstand it?

All six demonic arms were pierced with bloody holes, and his flesh body was instantly torn to shreds, bursting apart.

In the last moment before death, the Patriarch of the Guan Family cursed: "Zeng Kuozong, you shall not die a good death! The Zeng Family will be exterminated!"

"Foolish fellow!"

The Patriarch of the Zeng Family put away the flying sword and smiled at Shen Xuan: "Fellow Daoist Shen, with your strong support, Zeng led the group to quell the demon cultivator rebellion in Weimu County, a matter of great joy and celebration!"

Shen Xuan looked at the beaming Patriarch of the Zeng Family before him and cupped his hands in return.

"Patriarch Zeng exaggerates. Shen merely chanced upon the opportunity."

"Shen has important matters to attend to and will return to Yunyuan Immortal City to pay respects to Master Wuchen."

This person, although only at the Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment.

His schemes run deep, his machinations numerous.

Shen Xuan truly did not wish to interact with such people.

One never knows when he might be betrayed for the sake of profit.

"Fellow Daoist Shen, until we meet again!"

"Until we meet again!"

Shen Xuan bid farewell to Scholar Qianzhu and Qi Wanqing.

"If Talisman Master Shen has time, feel free to visit the Profound Bamboo Sect."

"Alright! It's a deal."

As for Qi Wanqing, Shen Xuan transmitted a message.

"In a few days, I'll visit the Qi Family to find you. Those Blue-Ringed Octopuses..."

"I understand."

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Shen Xuan summoned the Red-Winged Snake, boarded it, soared through the clouds and mist, and disappeared into the depths of the sky.

...

Yunyuan Immortal City.

Ruan Siting's residence, backyard.

Shen Xuan leisurely drank Spirit Tea.

This Cyan Spirit Secret Realm journey yielded great rewards for Shen Xuan.

He meticulously recorded the events in the Secret Realm on a Jade Scroll, asking Ruan Siting to deliver it to Master Wuchen.

Moreover, he submitted the True Demon Body Fragment.

The demon cultivator rebellion in Weimu County had little to do with him.

The words of the Patriarch of the Zeng Family were merely polite flattery.

Shen Xuan did not take it to heart.

What mattered most was the successful completion of the task given by Master Wuchen.

Ruan Siting hurried over.

"Only two Foundation Establishment Pills?"

Shen Xuan's face was full of disdain upon hearing about the Bishui Sect's merit rewards.

"Brother Shen, that's quite a lot! These are Sect Foundation Establishment Pills."

Ruan Siting said with envy.

It only took just over a month for him to make a trip to Weimu County.

Not only did he complete the task assigned by the City Lord, but he also obtained two Foundation Establishment Pills.

Such a fortunate opportunity, he wished he could have it too.

"That's a True Demon Remnant Body! If not for me, imagine the chaos in Weimu County!"

"It's a True Demon Projection! It won't exceed Tier Three, not enough to form a climate!"

Ruan Siting said with slight annoyance: "The Sect had long prepared. Even if it emerged from the Cyan Spirit Secret Realm, it was a dead end!"

"Sigh! Forget it!"

Shen Xuan only dared to grumble in front of Ruan Siting.

If he faced Master Wuchen, he wouldn't dare say a word more.

"Here are the Gold Attribute and Fire Attribute Foundation Establishment Pills you wanted. Brother Shen, are you planning to sell them?"

"Not selling!"

Shen Xuan bluntly rejected Ruan Siting's suggestion.

Now wealthy, he lacked no Spirit Stones.

Moreover, Sect Foundation Establishment Pills are solid currency.

More valuable and inflation-resistant than Spirit Stones, they absolutely retain and increase in value.

"Well then, Fellow Daoist Ruan, thank you for your help. With this matter settled, I should return to Cyan Yang Prefecture."

"By the way, the City Lord asked me to give this to you."

Ruan Siting took out an item.

Shen Xuan's eyes lit up.

"What kind of Demon Beast Essence Blood is this?"

"How would I know! It's a reward from the City Lord, just accept it, Brother Shen!"

"Please convey my thanks to Master Wuchen on my behalf!"

"Oh, you!"

Ruan Siting smiled and stopped teasing Shen Xuan.

In his heart, a hint of envy lingered.

It was evident that in Master Wuchen's eyes, Shen Xuan was promising material.

Otherwise, why would he be granted Demon Beast Essence Blood?

He had known Shen Xuan for many years.

Knew that Shen Xuan was always collecting High Tier Water Attribute Demon Beast Essence Blood.

"In the future, I hope Brother Shen will look out for me, and speak fondly of me in front of the City Lord!"

"Well spoken! If there's a chance, I'll definitely put in a good word for Fellow Daoist Ruan!"

Shen Xuan carefully put away the Demon Beast Essence Blood, bade farewell to Ruan Siting, and left Yunyuan Immortal City.

Along the way, he made a trip to the Qi Family in Weimu County.

He sought out Qi Wanqing, asking for the Blue-Ringed Octopus.

Qi Wanqing had already prepared them.

She gave her all, gifting more than ten slightly larger ones entirely to Shen Xuan.

The two exchanged addresses, agreeing to keep in touch regularly by letter.

Shen Xuan needed Li Ruyi, the Nether Cultivator's, alchemy experience.

Qi Wanqing wanted to rely on Shen Xuan as a backing.

Each got what they needed, making it rather fair.

At least, they could still become friends.

...

Several days later.

Shen Xuan returned to the Rain Listening Pavilion.

On the first day back home, he treated himself to a nice hot bath.

Washing away all the dust and grime.

Here, he could relax completely.

"Husband! Do you need more hot water?"

Su Xue'Er's voice sounded from outside the bathhouse.

"Come in, Xue'Er!"

"Coming!"

Su Xue'Er, in a light gauze white dress, appeared even more delicate and charming.

"Husband, you've been gone for over a month this time. The Patriarch has come three times, seemingly wanting to discuss something with you."

Su Xue'Er spoke softly while pouring hot water.

Her pretty face, steamed by the heat, turned a rosy red.

Her complexion was a blend of white and red, enchanting and captivating.

Shen Xuan gently grasped Su Xue'Er's fair neck.

"Husband..."

Her voice was filled with coyness.

"Let your husband see if Xue'Er's skills have improved!"

As he spoke, he pulled Su Xue'Er into his embrace.

Red lips, captivating eyes, slender hands, long legs...

A delicate, charming figure settled on Shen Xuan.

Followed by intoxicating, enraptured breaths.

Steam rose, mist enveloped them.

The two figures gradually merged into one.

...

Afterward.

Su Xue'Er's pretty face became even more radiant.

The flush on her face was even more vibrant and captivating.

She lazily lounged in Shen Xuan's embrace, her eyes sparkling with happiness.

This time, she exerted all her effort, using various techniques to finally satisfy her husband after an hour.

Her entire body was sore and extremely exhausted.

But it was worth it.

Her husband's satisfaction with her performance was apparent.

Allowing her to lie in his embrace.

"What does the Su Family Patriarch want from me?"

"I heard from the clan members that the Patriarch wants to lift the family's mountain seal order."

Shen Xuan sighed lightly.

Ever since Su Huaijing became the new Patriarch, he wasn't content with idleness, wanting to make a move in the Dao-Demon conflict in Cyan Yang Prefecture to seek benefits.

After all, he was different from the previous Patriarch.

He still had hope of advancing to the Late Stage of Foundation Establishment.

Among the four Great Cultivation Clans in Cyan Yang Prefecture, the Su Family was still the weakest.

However, in recent years, the Su Family had sealed the mountain, recuperating and regaining some vitality.

Especially with their cooperation with Shen Xuan in creating the Breaking Evil Divine Thunder Talisman.

This not only increased the family income but also added a bit of confidence.

"This is the Su Family's matter, why ask me!"

Shen Xuan was indifferent.

Anyway, he only needed to stay with the Su Family for thirty years.

Seventeen years had already passed.

The Dao-Demon conflict was originally meant to train the Core Formation Seeds of the Dao and Demon Sects.

For cultivation clans like the Su Family, as long as they didn't court disaster, they wouldn't face annihilation.

Speaking of which.

If the Su Family really wanted to court disaster.

Shen Xuan wasn't obliged to stop them.

His master had him stationed at the Su Family in Feiyun Mountain.

Supporting the Su Family was just something said to others.

The true intention was to have him avoid Lei Yaoyang's provocations, diligently cultivate on Feiyun Mountain, and after reaching the Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment, return to the Sect to become a Direct Disciple.

In truth, it was Master Gu Feng's way of protecting Shen Xuan.

However, Shen Xuan's growth speed had exceeded Master Gu Feng's expectations.

To have him stationed on Feiyun Mountain.

Was no longer about protecting Shen Xuan.

But rather to keep him from causing trouble in the Sect.

First, there was Master Cold Jade, and then Celestial Thunder True Master.

Even with Master Lingxiao being partial to him, Master Gu Feng felt immense pressure and could barely hold on.

She hoped Shen Xuan would stay in Cyan Yang Prefecture for a while and not return to the Sect, allowing her some peace.

Supporting the Su Family was something Master Gu Feng wouldn't concern herself with.

Since this was the case, Shen Xuan cared even less.

"Xue'Er, tell him that this is the Su Family's affair, and I don't oppose."

After resting for a while.

Shen Xuan entered the Practice Room alone.

He wanted to close-door train for a while, review the experiences of these days, and properly digest the gains from the Cyan Spirit Secret Realm.

At the same time, he had to repeatedly remind himself to never get complacent.

The Cyan Spirit Secret Realm was merely a small secret realm.

The highest realm cultivation of those entering was only the Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment.

However, the Saintess of the Hehuan Sect, Huang Huanchu, relying on sharp magical treasures and special cultivation techniques, easily defeated two other demon cultivators of the same Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment.

Moreover, the demon cultivators were able to set a Blood Sacrifice Summoning Array in the Cyan Spirit Secret Realm, sacrificing Foundation Establishment Realm cultivators to summon a True Demon from the Demon Realm.

Reaching the level of a True Demon, most possess various divine skills.

Shen Xuan dared not engage directly, putting himself at risk.

Thus, he used a Divine Thunder Treasure Talisman, instantly killing the bull-headed, six-armed demon.

"I hope there are no repercussions!"

Shen Xuan thought to himself.

What he killed was merely a True Demon Projection.

It was equivalent to an incarnation sent to this world by a True Demon.

Its true body still resided in the Demon Realm.

On second thought.

Even Huang Huanchu dared to turn against the bull-headed, six-armed demon.

As a Spirit Cultivator of the Daoist Sect, he had even less reason to worry.

"Slaying demons and exterminating devils is the duty of us great sect disciples!"

"However, the secret realm journey was too dangerous, and it's better to avoid participating in such events in the future!"

Shen Xuan secretly made up his mind.

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