Exchanging Spirit Stones, Preparing to Leave, Old Man Duan Appears Again

This price, regardless of whether that fatty was deceiving me or not, is already satisfactory to me.

"In our Heavenly Xuan Sect, the ratio of contribution points to Spirit Stones is ten contribution points for one low-grade Spirit Stone. I wonder if you want contribution points, Spirit Stones, or other items?"

"Spirit Stones! Spirit Stones!"

Shen Fan couldn't hide his excitement and blurted out.

"Alright, five hundred contribution points, which is equivalent to fifty low-grade Spirit Stones, take them!"

The fatty moved quickly, soon counting out fifty Spirit Stones, putting them in a small cloth bag, and handing them to Shen Fan.

Shen Fan took the bag, immediately took out five Spirit Stones from it, and offered them with both hands: "Senior Brother, Senior Brother, this is a small token of my appreciation!"

The fatty raised an eyebrow upon seeing this, a hint of satisfaction flashing in his eyes: "You kid, you're quite the smooth operator, you have potential!"

With that, he inconspicuously put the Spirit Stones into his own Universe Pouch.

Then, the fatty patted Shen Fan on the shoulder and said earnestly: "Kid, don't worry, if you have good stuff in the future, just bring it to me, and I'll definitely give you a fair price!"

"Thank you, Senior Brother!"

Shen Fan cupped his hands in thanks, and seeing that the time was right, immediately changed the subject and asked, "By the way, Senior Brother, do you know why the sect was under lockdown for the past two days? Did something happen?"

Upon hearing this, the fatty leaned in and whispered, "The sect rooted out a traitor from the Nether Corpse Sect, and the Outer Sect Law Enforcement Hall disciples are fully engaged in the pursuit!"

"Ah?"

Shen Fan feigned surprise.

"Then… did they catch them?"

"Need you even ask!"

The fatty proudly raised his chin, "The efficiency of our Law Enforcement Hall is there for all to see!"

"They… they caught them?"

Shen Fan's heart tightened, as if a rabbit was running wild inside.

"Yeah, otherwise, how could you have come down the mountain so easily!"

Shen Fan forced himself to remain calm and nodded: "That's good, that's good!"

With that, he turned to leave.

This Heavenly Xuan Sect, I'm afraid it will be difficult to find a place for myself here again!

Taking this opportunity, it's best to leave as soon as possible, otherwise, going back would be tantamount to walking into a trap.

"By the way, Senior Brother, do you have any medicinal materials or pills here that can restore Blood Essence or strengthen Blood Essence?"

Buying them outside might expose my wealth and attract unwanted attention, so it's better to buy all the necessary items here and then leave the Heavenly Xuan Sect immediately.

Shen Fan hardly hesitated before paving a way out for himself.

"Of course, I do!"

Upon hearing this, the fatty immediately took out a jade bottle and several wooden boxes, opening them one by one and introducing them: "This is a first-order, middle-grade Blood Ignition Pill, which can stimulate 80% of the body's Blood Essence, unleashing unprecedented power!"

"This is a three-hundred-year-old Crimson Essence Ginseng, this is a five-hundred-year-old Blood Vein He Shou Wu…"

"What… what are the prices for these?" Shen Fan asked.

"This Blood Ignition Pill is fifteen low-grade Spirit Stones, this Crimson Essence Ginseng is ten low-grade Spirit Stones, and this Blood Vein He Shou Wu is also fifteen low-grade Spirit Stones!"

"So expensive!" Shen Fan's eyes widened upon hearing this.

Wouldn't these three items cost all the Spirit Stones he just obtained?

This fatty, could he have been planning this all along?

However, Shen Fan didn't feel too bad about it.

This money came easily, so there's no need to care too much.

Alas, my talent is lacking, so I can only make up for it with body refinement. Since I plan to walk the path of body cultivation, this money still has to be spent!

Shen Fan sighed and said, "Senior Brother, wrap them all up for me!"

"Alrighty!"

Upon hearing this, the fatty was immediately overjoyed and wrapped everything up one by one.

"By the way, Senior Brother, I have five low-grade Spirit Stones left, can you sell me a low-grade Qi Induction Pill?"

"Of course, no problem, this low-grade Qi Induction Pill is also the same price!"

The fatty generously gave Shen Fan one.

With this Qi Induction Pill, Shen Fan will be able to replicate a bowl of Qi Induction Pills.

Afterward, Shen Fan wrapped up all the items and left the shop.

As he walked, he reached into the cloth bag, and with a thought, he took out the Treasure Gathering Universe Bowl, and secretly put all the items into the bowl.

In this way, Shen Fan carried an empty bag and strolled around the Market.

Through the stall area and the shantytown, after changing clothes three times, he finally left the Market.

However, he didn't head towards the mountain. Instead, he bought a map, planning to first take a trip to the secular Great Li Kingdom.

Just then, Shen Fan had barely left the Market.

A sturdy young man selling woven baskets, carrying a shoulder pole, approached, emanating the aroma of alcohol.

"Young man, want to try some newly brewed Osmanthus Wine?"

Seeing this person, Shen Fan immediately became alert, waving his hand and quickly preparing to leave.

Someone was blocking his path just after leaving the Market. Could he have been targeted again?

"Don't rush off, it's very tasty!"

The wine peddler quickly chased after him.

Whoosh!

Shen Fan abruptly drew a newly purchased secular longsword, pointing it at the wine peddler.

"I said, I don't want any. One more word and I'll cut you down!"

"Are you sure you don't want any?"

The young man narrowed his eyes, a playful smile curving his lips.

"This wine also has another name, Zhao Erhu!"

"Boom—!"

Shen Fan was struck as if by lightning, his eyes widening in shock as he cautiously asked, "Who are you?"

"Silly boy, have you forgotten your grandpa in just three days?"

The wine peddler put down his carrying pole and gently peeled something off his cheek, revealing a wrinkled, aged face like tree bark as he tore off a human skin mask.

"Old Man Duan!"

Shen Fan's eyes widened instantly. "You weren't captured?"

"Hmph! You think they could catch me?"

Old Man Duan laughed smugly. "Those guys just killed someone to take the credit. After I went down the mountain that day, I contacted the Nether Corpse Sect, and they helped me escape the pursuit. The Law Enforcement Hall just grabbed a random rogue cultivator to take the blame to give the sect an explanation!"

Hearing this, Shen Fan breathed a long sigh of relief.

In that case, he wouldn't have to keep running.

"Then why haven't you left yet! Why are you still here?"

Shen Fan immediately became nervous.

"It's called hiding in plain sight, you know?"

Old Man Duan said confidently. "Besides, I've now joined the Nether Corpse Sect, and they've put me in charge of surveillance in this area. I'll be selling woven baskets in the Market from now on. You can come find me if you need anything!"

"Oh, right!"

Old Man Duan asked curiously, "They must have investigated your relationship with me. Didn't they come looking for you?"

"I gave you everything, and they came looking for me that very night. But I'm just a Qi Refining Stage Level 3 handyman disciple, so they didn't suspect anything. They asked a few questions and left!"

Shen Fan said casually.

"You need to be careful. I heard from the people at the Nether Corpse Sect that the guys in the Heavenly Xuan Sect's Law Enforcement Hall know the Soul Searching Technique. If you get caught, you'll be in danger!"

Old Man Duan cautioned.

"Yeah! I know. Don't worry, since they're now killing someone to take the credit, this matter is considered closed. I should be safe from now on!"

Old Man Duan nodded. "Let's hope so!"

Shen Fan said worriedly, "I still advise you to leave here as soon as possible. You've been in the Spirit Field for so many years; many people know you. If they recognize you and catch you, and use the Soul Searching Technique on you, I'll suffer too!"

"Don't worry! I'd rather die than be caught by them!"

Old Man Duan gave Shen Fan a reassuring look.

"Alright, I'll be going if there's nothing else!"

"Okay! Come find me if you need anything!"

Watching Old Man Duan's departing figure, a hint of murderous intent flashed in the depths of Shen Fan's eyes, unnoticed even by himself.

Yet his expression appeared to be full of worry.

Old Man Duan was undoubtedly a ticking time bomb.

If he were caught, Shen Fan would be doomed.