Jia Ren changed his residence and was just about to sit down for cultivation when a Sound Transmission Talisman flew in from afar.

"Brother Jia, I am not in a position to show up and sell things myself for now, lest I attract the attention of the Talisman Cultivators' Association. The business of the Demon-Spotting Talisman must not be stopped, as missing the opportunity could mean earning many fewer Spirit Stones."

"Without Spirit Stones, how can I improve my strength to deal with the Talisman Cultivators' Association?"

"I've just had a new idea. After setting up a stall for several days and meeting a few fellow cultivators, I can reach a collaboration with them, consigning the Demon-Spotting Talisman at the price of Nine Fragmented Spirits. How much they can sell is a testament to their abilities."

"By making slight concessions, we can spread the risk. What does Brother Jia think?"

Having just experienced an attack from the Talisman Cultivators' Association, Yang Shengwu dared not be careless and became much more cautious. In the following days, he still needed to hide to avoid reprisal from the Talisman Cultivators' Association and dared not show his face. Even Yun Niang was implicated and had to hide along with him.

Despite the clearly available opportunity to earn Spirit Stones, Yang Shengwu felt like he was being cornered like a rat, forced to hide everywhere, harboring a constant resentment. This is all my fault, even causing Jia Ren to lose his business in the Outer City, he thought. He had been looking for a way to make amends, and thankfully, he finally found a solution that served both purposes.

Secondary outsourcing? Distribution? Jia Ren mused. Yang Shengwu has the aptitude of a businessman; quite impressive.

Jia Ren had considered similar ideas, but the market for Demon-Spotting Talismans was not large. Moreover, being actively involved would also expose his identity. It was more than suitable for Yang Shengwu to take over, adding an extra layer of protection.

"Distribution is possible, but the price should be no less than one Spirit Stone," Jia Ren replied via Sound Transmission Talisman. "The quality of the Demon-Spotting Talisman has improved, and its performance far surpasses that of the past, which allows for a higher selling price."

Demon-Spotting Talismans crafted with Demon-transforming Spirit Ink, combined with my Master Level Seeking Demon Talisman Technique... although not quite as good as the authentic items from the Heavenly Talisman Shop, the difference has become very small. According to market rates, selling for more than one Spirit Stone wouldn't be difficult. The pricing rights can be handed over to the new distribution stall owners.

"I don't have much stock left. Tomorrow, I will prepare a batch of Demon-Spotting Talismans for you to try and collaborate with them."

All problems and troubles can be handed over to Yang Shengwu; I just need to keep crafting the Demon-Spotting Talismans, Jia Ren thought.

I can start crafting the talismans now, Jia Ren thought.

He picked up the White-Wolf Hair Brush, opened a box of pale red Spirit Ink that emanated a rich fragrance, and spread out Blank Talisman Paper on the stone table, proceeding to craft Demon-Spotting Talismans. Sixty pieces of Blank Talisman Paper either became new talismans or were discarded on the ground like trash, maintaining a stable success rate of sixty percent.

He rubbed his brow, feeling a sense of mental exhaustion. Thirty-six Demon-Spotting Talismans is a bit few. I'll recover my mental state and craft more tomorrow. This batch should be enough to sell for a while.

As usual, Jia Ren added wood to the stove and cultivated with the help of Turtle Spirit Ointment.

「The next morning」

He rose early and started drawing talismans again. Considering the need to go out and that a poor mental state could easily lead to mistakes, he crafted thirty Demon-Spotting Talismans and then got ready to leave. Jia Ren arrived near the trading stone houses and confirmed with the Spirit Eye Technique that there was no one nearby, no spies. Only then did he bury the Demon-Spotting Talismans and use a rag to hide their aura.

Having done all this, Jia Ren sent a Sound Transmission Talisman to Yang Shengwu and quickly left.

In the time that followed, he mainly focused on boiling Turtle Spirit Ointment. Aside from cultivation, he also crafted Demon-Spotting Talismans. The Turtle Spirit Ointment aided his cultivation, and his progress was swift.

「In just a few days」

Nine jars of Turtle Spirit Ointment were exhausted. Jia Ren looked at the last Spirit Turtle, which was the smallest one.

Too small! he thought.

Over the past ten-odd days, he had not been stingy, feeding it all the Bait Tempting Technique formula he had left. The Spirit Turtle's weight increased slowly, gaining no more than one pound over half a month.

The idea of fattening it up for slaughter has fallen through. The cost-effectiveness is too low; it consumes too much time and effort, Jia Ren lamented. "I hope you reincarnate soon."

The blade went in white and came out red. Jia Ren skillfully peeled the shell, extracted the meat, and tossed it into the pot, his movements becoming increasingly adept. Four turtle shells of varying sizes were laid out together—the only remnants left in the world after the Spirit Turtles' deaths.

Feels like I've become a heartless Spirit Turtle killer... It's all because of the Turtle Spirit Technique, not my fault, Jia Ren mused.

He had considered selling the shells, but after Yang Bingzhi revealed the competition for an Artifact Refining inheritance, he decided to keep them. The shells were all excellent materials for Defense Artifacts, considered the best among same-rank materials and exceedingly rare. Becoming an Artifact Refiner and carrying four turtle shell Defense Artifacts wouldn't be excessive, would it?

「In the following days」

Jia Ren simmered the last Spirit Turtle into Turtle Spirit Ointment.

Only six bottles of Turtle Spirit Ointment? That's too few! he exclaimed inwardly. The smallest Spirit Turtle being reduced to Turtle Spirit Ointment meant the quantity was significantly less than before. Still, no matter how little, it's better than none!

Jia Ren tilted his head back, swallowed the Turtle Spirit Ointment, and began his seclusion for cultivation. In less than two days, he had digested all six bottles. By then, all the Turtle Spirit Ointment had transformed into Cultivation Level progress. His Cultivation Level had surged, and he was merely ten-odd points away from breaking through to the Qi Refinement Seventh Level. His lifespan limit had increased to 133 years, getting closer to the lifespan limit of the Qi Refinement Realm. After consuming a few more Elixirs, the Qi Refinement Seventh Level won't be far off, he considered.

"Daoist Jia, I have some good news," came Yang Bingzhi's voice from the Sound Transmission Talisman that had just arrived during Jia Ren's seclusion.

Good news? Could it be that he has obtained the Artifact Refining inheritance? Jia Ren wondered as he let Yang Bingzhi in.

"Daoist Jia, why did you change residence again?" Yang Bingzhi asked, looking around. "It's not easy to find you every time."

Yang Bingzhi knew Jia Ren was cautious, but he still couldn't understand it. With his strength at the Sixth Layer of Qi Refinement, how many in the Outer City could pose a threat to him?

"Did you get the Artifact Refining inheritance?" Jia Ren asked, hopeful. He had long coveted the Artifact Refining inheritance; if obtained, it would provide a new source of income.

Yang Bingzhi's face showed a hint of embarrassment as he sighed, "I had a good talk with a fellow sect brother, and we had agreed on a deal for one thousand Spirit Stones. But at the critical moment, another senior brother intervened."

"This person is backed by his family and supported by a Foundation Establishment expert..."

"My sect brother, eager to curry favor and please this other person, sold it to them for the same price. I have truly let you down, Daoist Jia."

Just a few days ago, Yang Bingzhi had been so sure, yet now it had come to this.

The Artifact Refining inheritance is gone? What kind of good news is this?! Jia Ren thought, bewildered.

Just as he was about to ask, he saw Yang Bingzhi toss a Storage Bag his way.

Is he planning to compensate me with Spirit Stones? Jia Ren wondered. Suspicious, he opened the Storage Bag and found two Jade Slips inside.

"After your reminder, Daoist Jia, I had an epiphany," Yang Bingzhi explained. "I discreetly tested your theory through a junior brother and confirmed there are no hidden dangers."

"The two methods you suggested—I've tried them both."

Could it be... the Body Refining Techniques of the Five Elements Sect? Jia Ren's heart pounded. He stepped back two paces, increasing the distance between himself and Yang Bingzhi, then pressed his forehead against one of the Jade Slips.

Mixed Primordial Vajra Body!

The other Jade Slip was titled "Cultivation Insights for the Mixed Refining Vajra Body."

The Mixed Refining Vajra Body is the Cultivation Technique Yang Bingzhi practices. Could the Mixed Primordial Vajra Body be a Body Refining Technique he created based on the Mixed Refining Vajra Body? Jia Ren pondered.

"Daoist Jia, I cannot directly transmit the orthodox Cultivation Techniques," Yang Bingzhi said. "But it shouldn't be difficult for you to deduce the true Mixed Refining Vajra Body based on these two Jade Slips."

"Not only that, the Blood Ignition Secret Method and the Battle Demon-Breaking Staff Technique learned from the Five Elements Sect can also be transmitted to you using a similar method."

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