After all, most of the disciples initially ascend from the Inner Sect or even the Outer Sect, and the masters they usually pay homage to are Golden Core Zhenrens.

"Hmph, I see you're not showing a shred of fear."

Liu Ruyan stared at Shen Wang, noticing that after revealing her teacher's identity, he barely flinched.

If his mindset isn't steady, then he must be quite confident.

Her eyes shifted as she pretended to threaten, "I remember your master is Liu Da Rong, right? She's at the same Realm as me. If you dare provoke me, he can't protect you."

"I trust you wouldn't treat me like that, right?" Shen Wang smiled. He certainly couldn't say he was a Nascent Soul Cultivator and naturally wouldn't fear the threat of another Nascent Soul Cultivator.

"That's not for sure."

Liu Ruyan felt a bit puzzled inside. Was this guy really confident that she wouldn't bully him with her power, hence he wasn't afraid? Or did he have some leverage?

For a moment, she found this guy too mysterious.

As they chatted, time passed quickly.

After one incense stick, Shen Wang said, "Xie Zhenxin has returned."

Liu Ruyan probed, and it was indeed the case. Moreover, Xie Zhenxin had just flown over from the other side of the mountain, still over a dozen miles away.

He was surprised, "You actually found out before I did."

"I asked you to handle it. I can't have you waste your Telekinesis just to monitor."

Shen Wang smiled, "Next, it's up to Senior Sister Liu to take action. I hope for a successful outcome."

"Hopefully, logically speaking, the person you want to save shouldn't matter to him. But if Yu Qiong Dian specifically mentioned it, then maybe not."

Liu Ruyan said, "You'd better not go, wait for my news."

She said it in advance, fearing that Shen Wang might follow over, and get too emotional if Xie Zhenxin refused.

"Alright."

Shen Wang prepared to observe from the shadows.

"You stay here, don't wander around or snoop."

Liu Ruyan reminded him.

"It wasn't a problem until you said it; now that you have, I'm tempted to have a look."

Shen Wang turned his gaze to other areas,

"If you dare, if you don't want me to be anxious while working, just wander around."

Liu Ruyan gave Shen Wang a sidelong glance, feeling this guy shouldn't get up to mischief, turned and walked away.

"Quite trusting of me, aren't you?"

Shen Wang smiled slightly, without any mischievous intent, he had already locked onto Xie Zhenxin with his focus, and his superior skill and strength meant the latter hadn't noticed he was being monitored.

From the outside, Xie Zhenxin was indeed impressive: fine features, handsome, with a tall, slender build, appearing quite young, wearing a black and red outfit, looking every bit the dashing gentleman.

Looks aside, his Cultivation was outstanding too — currently at Mid-stage Golden Core, given his age, one could say he's quite exceptional.

Of course, Shen Wang wasn't clear on his exact age, but it shouldn't be five or six hundred years old, or else he'd have no face to pursue Liu Ruyan.

"I forgot to ask how old Liu Ruyan is, probably over a hundred, right."

Shen Wang murmured, sensing Liu Ruyan heading straight for the latter's Cave Mansion upon leaving.

Their Cave Mansions weren't far apart. Still flying in the air, Xie Zhenxin seeing Liu Ruyan, his face lit up with joy, slowed his pace.

Seeing Liu Ruyan's direction, he felt she was there to see him, making his smile even more pronounced.

Liu Ruyan, without beating around the bush, spoke directly when she got closer, "Elder Xie, I have a matter to discuss with you."

Xie Zhenxin chuckled, "It's rare for Junior Sister Liu to have a matter. I'm certainly very glad to help."

"I need a batch of Medicine Slaves recently, and I happened to hear you recently obtained a batch of Medicine Slaves. Can you sell them to me?"

Liu Ruyan voiced her request directly.

She didn't specify who, since Shen Wang mentioned those people just arrived under Xie Zhenxin's wing, so she asked for that entire batch directly.

After hearing this, Xie Zhenxin said, "Between us, there's no need to talk about selling or not, I'll just give them to you."

Yu Qiong Dian hadn't brought up anything special about this group of slaves, so he didn't pay them much attention.

Since this wasn't the first time for such matters, he liked researching special Elixirs and required quite a few Medicine Slaves, and conveniently, the Demon Suppression Department captured many people.

Their cooperation was long-standing and their relationship quite good. Occasionally, Yu Qiong Dian would even take the initiative to send some Medicine Slaves over, and he would offer some discounts on Elixirs in return.

Because of this habit, he didn't notice anything special about this batch of Medicine Slaves.

"I can't accept your things without return."

Liu Ruyan shook her head, "If you don't mind, let's calculate with Spirit Stones, and I owe you a favor."

"We really don't need to be so formal. Forget the Spirit Stones, owing me a favor is enough."

Xie Zhenxin smiled, feeling joyous inside. At last, he had gotten this woman to owe him a favor, offering more chances for contact in the future.

Liu Ruyan frowned, troubled, "Elder Xie is really too polite. I feel embarrassed taking advantage of you. If you don't let me offer something, I won't feel at ease."

She disliked owing favors, even more so taking advantage of others.

"You're too stubborn—you don't have to give Spirit Stones, Herbs and Elixirs will do. Here, they're more common than Spirit Stones."

Xie Zhenxin smiled helplessly, making a joke.

"It's settled, then. I'll provide the compensation with resources at normal prices, and if you need anything, feel free to ask anytime."

Liu Ruyan was satisfied at last.

"That's for sure, must keep frequent contact with Junior Sister, after all."

Xie Zhenxin chuckled, "And you don't have to call me Elder every time. Our age difference isn't large, we're peers, just call me Senior Brother Xie."

Liu Ruyan felt unwilling, but with the matter unresolved, she couldn't refuse to offer face, hence said, "Alright, I'll call you Senior Brother Xie from now on."

"Haha, very well, I've long wanted to hear you call me that."

Xie Zhenxin laughed heartily, seeing hope in approaching Liu Ruyan, and said beside, "Xiaobai, go and deliver the batch of Medicine Slaves that Master Yu sent today to Junior Sister Liu."

He was speaking to his Medicine Boy, who, hearing this, bowed and immediately set about his task.

"Junior Sister Liu, come in and sit for a while; the people will be sent over quickly."

Xie Zhenxin raised a hand, inviting Liu Ruyan into the Cave Mansion.

The latter had no choice but to follow. After entering, Xie Zhenxin quickly instructed his subordinates to bring the finest Spirit Fruit and snacks to entertain Liu Ruyan, sitting beside her for a chat.

Xie Zhenxin's occasional displays of affection made Liu Ruyan feel like she was sitting on pins and needles. She truly had little interest in this person, fearing if he started pursuing her, rejecting him might jeopardize this matter's success.

Fortunately, having been denied several times, Xie Zhenxin knew not to rush it and didn't say much, merely staying by her side chatting, bringing up some Sect affairs big and small.

Liu Ruyan responded normally, and before long, a group of people were led back by Xie Zhenxin's Medicine Boy. She took a glance, mostly matching Shen Wang's description of appearances.

"Senior Brother Xie, it's getting late, I'll take my leave and settle them in."

Liu Ruyan prepared to return and deliver the goods.

"Junior Sister rarely uses Medicine Slaves; you might be unfamiliar with many things. Want me to help out?"

Xie Zhenxin volunteered, wanting more opportunities to make contact. He felt increased interaction with Liu Ruyan would allow her to perceive his kindness, or other opportunities might arise.

"If I have questions, I'll come to seek your advice, but for now, I'll pass."

Liu Ruyan shook her head. Once back, she would leave them to that guy, involving minimal arrangements herself.

"Very well, if there's any problem, come to me directly, no need to be formal."

Xie Zhenxin reminded with a friendly smile.

"Sure, if I don't understand, I'll definitely come to you for guidance."

Liu Ruyan nodded, leading the group away.

Shen Wang observed up to this point and displayed a joyful expression on his face.

This time, it went so smoothly; he managed to rescue without taking direct action, a near-perfect outcome.

Meanwhile, Yu Qiong Dian departed from the Hundred Refining Sect with some newly purchased Elixirs.

He was very cautious, staying vigilant throughout the journey. Returning to the State Mansion, he first conducted a perimeter check and, seeing nothing amiss, went to meet his woman.

"Was there anything unusual while I was away for half a day?"

"No, everything was quite calm."

His woman replied.

Yu Qiong Dian breathed a sigh of relief, inwardly noting, "There shouldn't be any problems, then. That person from the Shen Family should truly have turned into a demon, likely won't intervene with these people."

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