CHAPTER 211: CHAPTER 170: AN OLD FRIEND INVITES TO JOIN THE SHUIZE SECT

Not long after, Xu Ping’s name spread like wildfire across the entire Wanzhe Waters, thanks to the deliberate and widespread promotion by the Song family.

The ability to draw third-stage talismans and to slay a Golden Core demon in one fell swoop, each of these feats alone would be enough to stir up a storm in Wanzhe Waters.

Moreover, both of these astounding feats were achieved by the same person.

Those who heard of this couldn’t help but marvel, especially in these challenging times when demons run rampant.

People pondered in their hearts that if they could acquire one or two third-stage talismans, wouldn’t they have a crucial layer of protection in these demon-infested times?

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Dragon Lion Island.

In the marketplace of Dragon Lion Island, there was a particularly luxurious building.

"Elder Hao, all the detailed information about Talisman Master Xu is recorded in this jade slip."

A Foundation Establishment Cultivator respectfully presented a jade slip to a burly middle-aged man.

"Hmm."

The middle-aged man nodded slightly, using the mana within his body to form a gigantic mana hand, which steadily received the jade slip.

Next, he delved his Divine Sense into the jade slip.

Instantly, the various bits of information about Xu Ping recorded in the jade slip clearly surfaced within his Divine Sense.

After a moment, the middle-aged man withdrew his Divine Sense, a meaningful smile appearing on his face, as he murmured to himself:

"Interesting... The experience of this Talisman Master Xu is indeed legendary."

Born a loose cultivator, he succeeded in Foundation Establishment at Qiu Xuan Immortal City, and later joined Qiu Xuan Mountain.

Later, during the beast tide, he showcased ’Sword Qi Thunder Sound,’ dazzling everyone.

However, he vanished after the beast tide broke through Qiu Xuan Immortal City.

Upon reemerging, he had settled at Purple Bamboo Mountain.

During this period, he consecutively defeated a Mid-Stage Foundation Establishment cultivator and a Late-Stage Foundation Establishment cultivator. His displayed strength was in no way inferior to cultivators at Foundation Establishment Perfection.

Most recently, he made a name for himself by drawing a third-stage talisman and successfully slaying a Golden Core demon, spreading throughout Wanzhe Waters.

"You also once served at Qiu Xuan Mountain, so you should be quite familiar with this Talisman Master Xu, right?"

The middle-aged man turned to a plain-faced, robust Mid-Stage Foundation Establishment cultivator next to him.

If Xu Ping were present, he would surely recognize at a glance that this Early-Stage Foundation Establishment cultivator was indeed his old acquaintance at Qiu Xuan Mountain—Xu Zhixuan.

"Still... fairly familiar." Xu Zhixuan forced a smile, his mood extremely complex at this moment.

He never imagined that after not seeing each other for over a decade, Xu Ping would have soared high up in the sky.

Yet he remained stuck at Early-Stage Foundation Establishment, with even his personal freedom heavily restricted.

"In that case, you are to head to Thousand Leaves Mountain immediately and buy some third-stage talismans. Meanwhile, see if there’s a chance to recruit this Talisman Master Xu to our Shuize Sect!"

The middle-aged man decisively commanded.

Currently, the Shuize Sect was encircled by demons, and if they could bring in a third-stage talisman, the sect’s hope of breaking the demon encirclement would undoubtedly increase.

Xu Zhixuan opened his mouth slightly, seemingly wanting to say something, but swallowed it back, hesitating for a moment, finally nodding and responding: "Yes!"

Now, his life and fate were in the hands of the other party, leaving no room for refusal.

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Two months passed swiftly.

At the foot of Thousand Leaves Mountain.

"You should leave now, my master is in closed-door cultivation and will not see anyone!"

At this time, the Water Lake Mouse, standing two zhang tall and exuding a fierce aura, looked down at a Mid-Stage Foundation Establishment cultivator and spoke through Divine Sense transmission.

Although this Mid-Stage Foundation Establishment cultivator was surprised that a Second-stage Lower Grade Demon Beast could transmit via Divine Sense, now was clearly not the time to delve into such matters.

"When will Talisman Master Xu likely exit closed-door cultivation?"

He pleaded warmly, "I sincerely wish to purchase some third-stage talismans. Spirit Stones are absolutely not an issue, and I humbly request you, revered spirit, to please inform him."

As he spoke, he gently flipped his palm, and an inconspicuous, dusty storage bag appeared in his hand, which he then supported with mana before the Water Lake Mouse.

"How would I know when my master will exit closed-door cultivation?"

The Water Lake Mouse resolutely refused, its tone filled with impatience, "Leave quickly, leave quickly. If you provoke my master’s wrath, you wouldn’t be able to bear it."

Ever since it was caught discreetly taking Spirit Stones by its master and punished, it dared not repeat the same mistake.

’This damn mouse!’

Hearing the Water Lake Mouse’s rude response, the Mid-Stage Foundation Establishment cultivator couldn’t help but curse inwardly.

Yet his face maintained a smile of appeasement: "I shall wait until Talisman Master Xu comes out of closed-door cultivation and visit again."

After sending this person away, as the Water Lake Mouse was about to return to the top of Thousand Leaves Mountain, another Escape Light approached swiftly from afar.

’These people never end?’ The Water Lake Mouse was full of frustration.

Currently, it had to take care of the spirit medicines and spirit plants on the mountain diligently, and also continuously handle people hoping to meet its master, leaving no time to rest throughout the day.

"My master is in closed-door cultivation and will not see anyone, leave!" The Water Lake Mouse transmitted via Divine Sense even before the person approached.

"I am an old acquaintance of Talisman Master Xu. Could you, revered spirit, please inform him?" The person hastily said.

"Master’s old acquaintance?" The Water Lake Mouse was slightly taken aback...

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Thousand Leaves Mountain, cultivation chamber.