Cultivation Sect Disciple

Huai Pawnshop.

Zhao Huai's mood improved after mastering the Sword Drawing Technique.

He glanced at the entrance; business was still slow.

He couldn't help but consider breaking through to Foundation Establishment.

He had the Foundation Establishment Pill in his possession for several days. The reason he hadn't immediately taken it to break through was to find a suitable opportunity.

But breaking through required preparation. It was best to adjust his physical and mental state to their peak, and then use spiritual herbs to assist the breakthrough.

Zhao Huai estimated that in a few days, when the medicinal materials refined by his wife were ready, he would be able to reach Foundation Establishment.

Using the medicinal materials as a guide, finding a quiet and uninhabited place, and then using the Foundation Establishment Pill to break through would be more stable.

After all, there was only one Foundation Establishment Pill, so he couldn't waste it. Of course, he had to consider everything.

So, Zhao Huai, bored, took out a withered yellow talisman paper from the Mysterious Ring, dipped a brush in ink, and began to try new Dao Talismans.

He had already mastered some basic Dao Talismans, such as the Fire Thunder Dao Talisman and the Five Elements Dao Talisman.

He could quickly draw them with one hand, without using a brush and paper. The Water Dispelling Thunder Talisman and Earth Suppressing Thunder Talisman used to suppress the demonic aura on Li Yanqing were drawn in this way.

But this required a high degree of proficiency, True Qi strength, and quality.

Drawing talismans with pen and paper had one advantage: it saved True Qi.

Drawing them in advance could prevent unforeseen circumstances. He could draw as many as he wanted, as long as he had enough materials.

Of course, drawing with True Qi also had advantages: it was easy to carry and convenient, and the adaptability was very strong.

However, Zhao Huai had seen a more powerful method in the Three Thousand Thunder Talisman Secrets.

That was to directly use the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi as paper and draw with magic power. The Dao Talismans obtained in this way had the blessing of natural power and were extremely powerful.

But this was a more advanced drawing method.

There was also the saying that different cultivators had different physiques and drew different types of Dao Talismans.

Just as Zhao Huai was wholeheartedly drawing talismans, business finally came to the door.

"Is anyone here? Shopkeeper?"

A woman's voice came.

Zhao Huai stopped his movements and looked up, answering:

"Of course, I am. Does the guest want to pawn or mortgage?"

Pawing meant selling things, directly selling valuable items to the pawnshop for money, generally including treasures, field deeds, house deeds, and so on.

Mortgaging was just temporarily mortgaging valuable items in the pawnshop, exchanging them for money for urgent use, and redeeming them when they had money in the future.

Of course, there was a more direct way: directly borrowing money, but the interest was very high.

Many pawnshops were actually high-interest lenders.

"Neither pawning nor mortgaging, I'm here to exchange for some change."

A young woman entered.

Only then did Zhao Huai see the person's appearance and clothing.

She wore a green dress, with her green hair draped over her shoulders, a sachet hanging from her waist, and an extremely tall figure. The skirt was slit, revealing a pair of straight, white legs.

Her beautiful eyes were as bright as autumn water, but her eyes were very cold.

There was also a mark between her eyebrows, shimmering.

This woman had a strong aura in her gestures, which came from her strength.

At the first glance, Zhao Huai could almost be sure.

This person was a cultivator.

Because neither her complexion nor her demeanor could be compared to ordinary people.

Under the perception of the Firm Dao Heart fate, he found that the surrounding spiritual energy was slowly flowing towards her side.

Not only is she a cultivator, but a very powerful one.

She's probably stronger than my cultivation, and so young. She must be a disciple from a cultivation sect.

Zhao Huai had already concluded in his heart that this woman's cultivation should be at the Foundation Establishment stage.

The woman in the green dress was also slightly surprised by Zhao Huai's age when she saw his appearance, but she quickly returned to normal.

With a gentle wave of her hand, several shining Spirit Stones appeared and were placed on the counter.

Zhao Huai took the Spirit Stones and glanced at them, slightly surprised.

The quality of these Spirit Stones was extremely good, containing abundant Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi, almost in a mist-like state. They were definitely not Low-Grade Spirit Stones.

But genuine High-Grade Spirit Stones.

One High-Grade Spirit Stone could be exchanged for one thousand taels of silver.

"Alright, esteemed customer, please wait a moment."

Zhao Huai didn't waste any time, pulling out several large-denomination silver notes from the box behind him and handing them directly to her.

The woman in the green dress accepted the silver notes and said with a faint smile:

"Shopkeeper, do you know where the dog meat shop is here? I want to buy some dog blood."

"Dog meat shop? Go straight down this street to the end, and the third alley is it."

Zhao Huai pointed outside the door and said.

"Thank you, Shopkeeper."

"Miss, one look and I can tell you're no ordinary person. You must be a sect disciple. It's been a while since I've seen someone with your temperament."

Zhao Huai said with a smile.

Now that he had finally encountered a powerful cultivator, he naturally wanted to get closer and see if he could ask about anything of value.

The woman in the green dress was about to turn around when she heard Zhao Huai's words. Her expression remained unchanged as she smiled and said, "Indeed."

Ordinary sect disciples were proud and aloof, not very fond of interacting with ordinary mortals, but this girl was different.

She was quite approachable.

"What's the use of getting dog blood?"

Zhao Huai asked in confusion.

The woman in the green dress stared at Zhao Huai and slowly said, "Naturally, it's for exorcising Demons and Monsters. Recently, Demons and Monsters have risen again, running rampant. The sect has sent us disciples down the mountain to eliminate these Demons and Monsters one by one."

Zhao Huai put on a look of understanding: "I see, that's indeed a good thing."

"Shopkeeper, you do business and should see many people every day. Have you felt any activity from Demons and Monsters?" the woman in the green dress asked, seemingly also probing for information.

Zhao Huai pondered for a moment and replied, "Jin Province is quite safe. Could it be that some Demons and Monsters are active nearby?"

The woman in the green dress nodded: "A powerful Demon and Monster has appeared in Jingyang Town, causing a large number of deaths. Many people have been taken away by the Demon and Monster, and their deaths were very tragic."

Zhao Huai was surprised to hear this.

"Jingyang Town? Isn't that near Jin Province?"

"That's right, so it should still be lurking near Jin Province." The woman in the green dress frowned.

"If there's any activity, be sure to tell the government. The government will find the sect and send people over, and then we will take action."

After listening to the woman's instructions, Zhao Huai nodded and offered a compliment.

"Well, it's a good thing you're taking action. This Demon and Monster has really killed a lot of people."

Watching the woman in the green dress's back disappear into the distance, Zhao Huai couldn't help but ponder.

Demons and Monsters causing trouble in Jingyang Town, this is no small matter.

A town has about two thousand people, I wonder how many have died.

Even Foundation Establishment Realm sect disciples have been dispatched, it must be a big deal, because generally Foundation Establishment cultivators are the backbone of the sect and are not easily sent out.

It seems Yan Jing was telling the truth.

It really isn't safe to go out lately.

He just couldn't figure out why the Demons and Monsters had suddenly become so rampant. Could it be related to the four Demons and Monsters he encountered last time?