Mystic Power-Level Straw Man Art! He Yin Marquis's Astonishment!

We still have to give face to the Marquis of Yue Tan Marquis Estate. Powerful forces value their reputation, and refusing might cause some unexpected trouble.

Although Jing Yan was injured, he could only suppress it for now and talk about it after he met the young lady of the Marquis's mansion.

Zhao Xing quickly made a decision. "I have long admired the Marquis's name. Please lead the way, King's Way."

Outside the Star Wheel Maze, Lu Yuehan built a luxurious palace with countless Solar Star Lamps in the sky.

It neutralized the rampant power of the Lunar Yin.

Outside the Star Wheel Maze, which was originally barren and ravaged by dust storms, Zhao Xing and Jing Yan found a vibrant scene after they came out: mountains, lakes, vegetation, flower fields, and spirit beasts—a whole prefecture had been temporarily transformed into a habitable environment.

Zhao Xing was no stranger to this method; it was the Grand View Realm, a treasure often used by the Minister of Agriculture of the Heavenly Time Sect.

However, Lu Yuehan's demonic form was stronger and had more resources. Near the palace complex where Lu Yuehan lived, Zhao Xing even saw the familiar spirit, the "Tian Gu Beast".

"Such a grand display," Jing Yan transmitted his voice. "As expected of a rich young lady, she treats an adventure like a vacation."

"That's quite extravagant." Zhao Xing looked at the sky. "Each Solar Star Lamps costs over a million. Normally, one set would be enough, but here there are ten thousand sun lamps, just to improve the comfort a little."

Although Zhao Xing has made a lot of money over the past few hundred years, it is still incomparable to that of a family like this.

Below, courtyards and palaces are scattered like stars, with pavilions and towers vying for beauty and ingenuity. There are hundreds of palace-type top-grade World Star Dao Soldiers alone.

After flying for a quarter of an hour, he and Jing Yan arrived at Lu Yuehan's residence Moon Frost Palace, in the flying boat that Wang Yun riding.

There were still many mortals outside the palace (in the universe, anyone below the Ascension Realm is considered a mortal), busy people coming and going, and spirit beasts and Auspicious Cloud drifting in the sky.

Compared to the cold and desolate atmosphere of the rest of South Luo Number 88, it seemed to form another world.

Zhao Xing and Jing Yan's flying boat stopped in front of a gate tower. The tower was magnificent and imposing.

Upon getting out of the car, a greeter came to greet them, and soon someone went to inform Lu Yuehan.

The band and Dancer Master played a melodious welcoming tune, and Hong Qi personally came to the door to greet them.

He kept looking Zhao Xing up and down, a strange light in his eyes.

Unexpectedly, Zhao Xing was not in the Third Realm, but only in the second realm. Moreover, Hong Qi judged that Zhao Xing was surprisingly young, only a little over a thousand years old.

Zhao Xing also glanced at Hong Qi, feeling a little strange.

Unexpectedly, the simply dressed old man in front of me was actually a Grand Mystic Power Realm, and an extremely rare scholar who preached the Dao.

Scholars who preach the Way are learned in both ancient and modern times. They have a very profound understanding of the Way and are able to break down, analyze, and store the complex Great Way.

In the Shangluo Academy in the Profound Yellow World, Zhao Xing had seen the [Myriad Dao Tree]. Scholars who spread the Dao are essentially human-shaped Myriad Dao Tree.

They can actually cultivate a "Tao Tree" within their bodies, which becomes the "Daoist temple" for preaching scholars.

The ability to preach and study cannot be cultivated later in life; it is determined by one's innate nature. There are probably only one or two such gifted individuals among billions of people in the human race.

The Preacher is extremely powerful, but is limited by the mysterious laws of the universe: throughout their lives, a Preacher only has one chance to cast spells in battle.

Preaching is a "peaceful profession" limited by the universe. They have extremely high comprehension and can guide other professions, pass on skills and techniques, and are proficient in countless schools of thought. However, as soon as they engage in combat, they will immediately violate the taboos of the universe, and their lifespan will be lost at an extraordinary rate.

Of course, the moment when one's resolve crumbles is also the moment when the preacher is at his most powerful.

Scholars who preach at the Grand Mystic Power Realm hold an extremely high status. Zhao Xing and Jing Yan never expected to meet one here, so they immediately bowed in respect.

Hong Qi quickly stopped them, saying, "This invitation was made at the last minute, which is already quite abrupt. I dare not accept such a generous gift from you two. Instead, I would like to ask that you not take offense."

"We dare not," Zhao Xing and Jing Yan quickly bowed.

"My young lady is warm and hospitable, and enjoys making friends with heroes from all over the world. Since we've met, I'd like to take this opportunity to invite you two for a pleasant gathering." Hong Qi's gaze fell on Jing Yan. "However, it seems our distinguished guest has sustained some injuries."

Jing Yan's injuries were suppressed, and his body returned to normal. He temporarily fused with a mechanical battle body (lower body). From the surface, it was difficult to tell that he was injured; at most, people would think he was Mech Martial Practitioner.

However, Hong Qi, being a preacher and scholar, immediately saw through it.

"To be honest, my friend was indeed injured," Zhao Xing said.

"There are healers at the Third Realm in the Moon Frost Palace," Hong Qi said. "If you don't mind, my young lady can send someone to treat your injuries."

Jing Yan didn't actually want to receive treatment here. Free things are often the most expensive. It's hard to repay the debts of gratitude and karma. Even if the Earth God Pill could cure him, he still couldn't get over it in his heart.

However, he didn't dare to refuse.

If Major Divine Ability gives you face, then you have to accept it.

You can't not want it.

"I wouldn't dare to be offended, thank you very much, Miss Lu." Jing Yan bowed obediently.

Since Jing Yan is injured, it's not a good time to meet him now.

Hong Qi immediately arranged for Jing Yan to rest in a palace and invited the physician of the Third Realm.

Zhao Xing followed closely behind.

One should always be wary of others. If any problems arise, his Purple God Star Talisman can be activated to protect Jing Yan as well.

For the next six months, Zhao Xing rested in the palace, waiting for Jing Yan's healing to finish.

The Origin Poison was troublesome; even the residual poison required a physician at the Third Realm to use his Minor Divine Ability six times to completely remove it.

After the expulsion, the rest is much easier, as there are plenty of elixirs in the universe that can revive the original Dao body.

"Gurgle~"

Jing Yan climbed out of a crystal chamber filled with green solution.

Zhao Xing, who was sitting cross-legged not far away, suddenly opened his eyes.

"Brother Jing, how are you feeling?"

"All healed." Jing Yan smirked, "A brand new, unopened body."

Zhao Xing covered his face; the scene was simply too much to bear.

That guy is never serious!

"Damn it, get your clothes on right now!" Zhao Xing slammed the Cosmos Sack at him.

"Hahahaha." Jing Yan shook the large bird and took out a set of clothes from his Cosmos Sack and put them on.

Once Jing Yan had recovered, Zhao Xing went out and told the waiter the news.

Two days later, the waiter came to invite them to a banquet.

Lu Yuehan led a group of people to greet them in front of the hall where the banquet was being held.

Only then did Zhao Xing and Jing Yan see the person in question.

Lu Yuehan's black hair was tied high on her head, and her neat bun was secured with a white jade hairpin. She wore a black outfit, the hem of which fluttered in the wind. The belt around her waist was tightly tied, outlining her slender yet strong waist and slightly protruding breasts.

She wore very few accessories, but every single one was of the highest quality, expensive yet tasteful.

"Miss Lu Family is indeed a beauty," Jing Yan transmitted his voice.

In the universe, the standard for judging whether someone is beautiful is not their face or figure, because in terms of conventional appearance, everyone is considered "good-looking".

The aesthetic standard in the universe lies in whether the body is cultivated to perfection during the process of spiritual practice.

Some cultivators may appear beautiful, but in reality, their six energies are mixed and their blood and qi flow is unbalanced—either they have been in battle frequently and have suffered hidden injuries that they are unaware of, or they have cultivated inferior techniques.

The impression it gives is like how an ordinary person, with the naked eye, might perceive acne, blemishes, scars, or disharmony in facial features.

Lu Yuehan is in the second realm. In Zhao Xing and Jing Yan's eyes, the six qi fluctuations emanating from her body are very harmonious and balanced. Due to the cultivation method she practices, she also has a unique gentle temperament.

In terms of "appearance," Lu Yuehan is undoubtedly a high-scoring beauty, easily scoring eight or nine out of ten.

Lu Yuehan viewed Zhao Xing and Jing Yan with the same logic.

In her opinion, Jing Yan could be considered a 7 out of 10 because he often fought in the universe and his temperament was somewhat frivolous. Zhao Xing, on the other hand, was better because he cultivated the Origin Sea World, a technique of the True Self Faction, which gave him an advantage in this aspect. In Lu Yuehan's eyes, Old Master Zhao could be considered an 8 out of 10 or more, and he was definitely a handsome man!

"Thank you for your help, Miss Lu." Jing Yan bowed, and Zhao Xing followed suit.

Lu Yuehan smiled, her voice gentle and warm:

"It's nothing, just a small matter. It's fate that we met. Please come in, both of you!"

Lu Yuehan led Zhao Xing and Jing Yan to an elegant living room. There were eight seats in the room, arranged from east to west, with no head seat in the middle.

Lu Yuehan was very particular; South Luo Number 88 was a public starry sea, and she was indicating that she dared not call herself the owner.

The others were all guest retainers of the Marquis's household, including those who treated Hong Qi, Wang Yun, and the physician who treated Jing Yan. She sat at the end of the table to accompany them, which was also a sign of respect for these guest retainers of the Marquis's household.

The living room was exquisitely decorated, surrounded by jade statues of beautiful women in various poses, each holding a fragrant candle, illuminating the room as if it were daytime. The four walls were inlaid with display cabinets, on which all kinds of rare and precious jewels sparkled and shone under the candlelight.

The living room wasn't enclosed, but a Water Screen blocked out outside noise and disturbances. After Lu Yuehan waved her hand, the spiritual energy index in the room rose sharply.

It quickly exceeded 200.

This living room alone is comparable to a high-level spirit-gathering Magic Array!

Apart from Lu Yuehan, Jing Yan, and Zhao Xing, everyone else on the field was at the Third Realm, with Hong Qi being Major Divine Ability being.

However, neither Jing Yan nor Zhao Xing showed any stage fright. Both of them were worldly-wise and remained composed after taking their seats.

"Please raise your glasses, everyone, to congratulate Brother Jing on his recovery," Lu Yuehan invited.

"Congratulations." The other guest elders of the Third Realm all raised their cups with smiles.

"Thank you, Miss Lu." Jing Yan quickly raised his glass.

Lu Yuehan was very courteous. Someone with a narrower perspective would probably be flattered by such an occasion and might even join the Marquis's household as a guest retainer to serve Lu Yuehan.

But Zhao Xing was very clear-headed; everything comes at a price.

The wine of wealthy and powerful families is not something to be drunk for free.

He was about to remind Jing Yan, but unexpectedly, the guy put down his wine glass and said:

"Miss healed my wounds and treated Jing Yan with great hospitality. I have nothing else to offer but to serve you for five hundred years and be at your beck and call, in order to repay your kindness."

Well, buddy, you've come here voluntarily.

But thinking about it, it makes sense. They might not want the money, and they don't care about news about the burial site. The only way to repay this favor is to work.

Five hundred years is not a short time.

Zhao Xing felt that this timing was reasonable.

But Lu Yuehan still looked down on him.

She didn't need a Mechanism Master like Jing Yan. If Zhao Xing had said that, she might have been happy. However, she still had to say the polite words. She pretended to be happy and said, "It is my good fortune that Brother Jing is willing to stay. I will not ask for any assignments. I am willing to sit down and discuss the Dao with Brother Jing and explore the Illusory God Star System together."

Jing Yan grinned and drank it all in one gulp.

Seeing that Zhao Xing didn't express his opinion, Hong Qi gave Wang Yun a meaningful look. The latter immediately understood, raised his glass and asked, "Brother Zhao, if you have no other plans, why don't you stay with Brother Jing and explore the extremely dangerous Yueluo Cemetery? Brother Jing's experience might not happen again. If you come with us, we can look out for each other."

Lu Yuehan looked at Zhao Xing with some anticipation. Of course, she wanted a genius Agricultural Official from the True Self Faction! She had only returned to the Marquis's mansion halfway through her life, and in order to establish herself, in addition to the favor of Marquis Yuetan, she naturally needed to have her own career.

Zhao Xing would certainly not agree. What a joke! You think you can get me to work for you with just a few words?

The Marquis's family has a lot of influence, but not to this extent. He doesn't owe the Yue Tan Marquis Estate anything.

"Thank you for your kind invitation, Brother Wang." Zhao Xing raised his wine cup and said, "However, my strength is mediocre, and I prefer to work alone. I am not good at fighting with others, and I am afraid that I will become a burden to the Marquis's mansion."

It was clearly an excuse. Zhao Xing was capable of taking down Zeng Zhuo and his group. Although he had the advantage of special circumstances, he couldn't possibly be considered mediocre.

Lu Yuehan wasn't disappointed; she had convinced him in just a few words, and she didn't even feel a sense of accomplishment yet.

"Mr. Wang, let's just enjoy this gathering and discuss matters today, and not talk about anything else," Lu Yuehan said with a smile.

"Miss is right, I'll punish myself with a drink." Wang Yun smiled and downed his drink in one gulp.

After Wang Yun finished drinking, Lu Yuehan said, "In addition to celebrating Brother Jing's recovery, we would also like to invite the two fellow Daoists to appraise the treasures of the Marquis's mansion."

Lu Yuehan waved her hand, and a hidden compartment suddenly opened in the ground, revealing a long exhibition stand in the middle of the hall.

The table was filled with a dazzling array of treasures, including various weapons, armor, ingenious mechanisms, elixirs, rare flowers and herbs, and jade slips for transmitting knowledge. At the very end, there were even three ice coffins containing three pairs of Demon Race twins.

Zhao Xing knew at a glance that these were all top-quality cultivation furnaces.

They are either of the Lunar Yin or Solar Yang types, naturally alluring and possessing exotic charm. Even when they are asleep with their eyes closed, they can arouse desire in people's hearts.

Lu Yuehan's collection of treasures is enough to host a small exhibition.

They call it an appreciation event, but it's really just using treasures to keep people coming back.

The main reason for keeping Zhao Xing is to retain him.

Because half of the treasures here are related to or connected with the Agricultural Official.

"Brother Zhao, Miss Lu has gone to great lengths to recruit you," Jing Yan transmitted his voice.

The identity of a member of the Purple God Mansion is not a major obstacle for the Yue Tan Marquis Estate. As long as they can poach Zhao Xing, they can just pay some money later.

"They really put some thought into it," Zhao Xing commented.

The items displayed here are things that cannot be purchased through conventional channels.

Even Origin Sea Hall doesn't sell them, or they are unique items.

It's no wonder that the aristocratic circles frequently enjoyed banquets, which often lasted a long time; these were an important way to exchange resources.

Seeing the change in Zhao Xing and Jing Yan's expressions, Lu Yuehan's lips curled into a slight smile, "Fellow Daoists, please feel free to look around and play with it. If you have any questions, Mr. Hong is right here."

Hong Qi nodded slightly. These items were all selected by him and transferred from the Lu Family's treasure vaults in various places over the past six months. He was confident that the items here would tempt Zhao Xing.

Zhao Xing Guest Qi; since he was already there, there was no harm in taking a look.

He immediately got up with Jing Yan and they began to appreciate the treasures together.

And I must say, everything here at Lu Yuehan's place is top-notch.

"If I were someone who enjoys indulging in refined pursuits, there would be a Burnt Tail Zither here, which could be considered a top-quality replica." Zhao Xing walked over and saw an ancient zither with a paulownia wood body and flame-shaped strings.

Zhao Xing gently plucked the strings with his fingers. Ironically, he had absolutely no musical skills, yet the thing automatically produced heavenly sounds and began playing a tune.

"If I am fond of beautiful women, here are hybrid furnaces of fox and Human Race, and hybrid furnaces of Sea Demon Race and Human Race —all twins, especially the Sea Demon Race, whose singing voices are captivating and contain profound Daoist principles, making them the most beloved bed partners of nobles."

Zhao Xing didn't look at it much and quickly glanced over it, while Jing Yan did take a few more glances, but he only looked and was not really affected.

Hong Qi took in Zhao Xing and Jing Yan's expressions and simultaneously transmitted his voice to Lu Yuehan for reference.

Upon seeing a certain spot, both Zhao Xing and Jing Yan displayed expressions of disdain.

"Brother Zhao, this is—the Profound Spirit Pill?"

"Hmm." Zhao Xing nodded. "After taking it, there is a kind Attaining Dao exhilarating feeling of attaining immortality, which makes people fall into a trance."

"Hmph, a barbarian ancient country." Jing Yan with some disdain.

This thing is an absolute forbidden item in the Red Star Empire; anyone who dares to sell it will face the confiscation of their property and the extermination of their entire clan.

However, this thing is popular in many ancient kingdoms in the Xuanling Star Domain.

"Brother Zhao, what is this?" Jing Yan asked.

"The Puyuan Calm-Heart Pearl, Taiyin Dao Soldiers," Zhao Xing said. "The Mind-Stabilizing Pearl can prevent Going Berserk and resist illusions. This item was originally produced on Puyuan Star in the ' Ciyuan Ancient Kingdom ' of the Xuanling Star Domain. However, eight eras ago, Puyuan Star became Desolate Territory, and this version of the Mind-Stabilizing Pearl became a rare item."

"And this one?"

"The Two Extremes Cosmos Light Disc is also Taiyin Dao Soldiers, capable of emitting the Two Extremes Meridian Sunlight Beam, specifically designed to break Primordial Magnetism Golden Body, positive and negative Five Elements Essence Qi martial arts secret techniques, and treasures of great fire and poison. It was made by a weapon-refining master from the Ancient Hill of Antiquity faction, but that master has passed away, and only a few have survived."

"I recognize this one. It should be the Red Su Cauldron from the Origin Heavenly Palace, which can collect primordial essence."

"Good."

Zhao Xing and Jing Yan watched for a while without asking any questions, which puzzled Lu Yuehan.

Fearing that Zhao Xing might not recognize their value, the treasures were also labeled with their grade.

But no specific explanation of its purpose was given, leaving Zhao Xing and the others to ask questions out of curiosity.

As a result, the two of them have just been observing without asking any questions.

"Mr. Hong, are these two pretending to know what they don't? Or are they just very knowledgeable?" Lu Yuehan asked telepathically.

Hong Qi pondered, "Jing Yan probably doesn't understand some of it, but they are communicating telepathically. It's unclear what exactly they are communicating, but it's likely that Jing Yan is asking questions and Zhao Xing is answering."

"Oh?" Lu Yuehan was a little surprised. She wasn't surprised that Jing Yan knew more, after all, he came from the Empire and it was normal for him to have more experience.

Zhao Xing is a native who has only ascended to immortality a few hundred years ago, so this is a bit strange. How can it be the other way around?

"He has never shown any doubt about the things from our own sect. He can understand most of the strange and ingenious things from other sects. As for the few that he can't understand, he probably has no interest in them."

Hong Qi's eyes never left Zhao Xing. As a scholar with Major Divine Ability, he could easily analyze every move Zhao Xing made.

"Miss, this man is no ordinary person," Hong Qi said. "He is unmoved by wealth, unaffected by lust, knowledgeable, confident and composed, and even walks with proper posture. On the contrary, Jing Yan is somewhat flamboyant."

"Wang Yun, this Fate Master, can't figure out Zhao Xing's fate. It seems that the cause and effect are blurred. If Miss wants to dig him out, it might be a bit difficult."

Upon hearing Hong Qi's words, Lu Yuehan felt that Zhao Xing had gained a mysterious aura, which filled her with curiosity.

"Only difficult things are worth doing," Lu Yuehan transmitted her voice, a hint of excitement in it. "Mr. Hong, you must help me."

"Don't worry, Miss, let him finish reading first."

The items Lu Yuehan displayed were indeed quite valuable. If Zhao Xing had unearthed them while grave robbing, he would certainly be very happy.

Who doesn't love money?

But if this was money for selling himself into servitude, Zhao Xing felt it was all very ordinary.

"We have even seedlings of King Grade quality. This ' Demon Heart Radish ' is First Tier higher than the quality of a Spirit Vine, but it's only equivalent to the Cloud-Soaring Vine."

Plant Soldier are categorized into Common, Rare, Monster, King Grade, Emperor Grade, Legendary, and God.

King -King Grade level plants are basically the highest level we can access right now. Anything above that level is mostly in the hands of the royal families of ancient kingdoms and is almost impossible to sell, because those plants are treasures used to maintain their rule. Emperor Grade Plant Soldier are even known as national treasures.

Some ancient kingdoms were established based on a single Emperor Grade plant, which is the origin of the classification of King Grade, Emperor Grade, and so on. Of course, this plant could not be sold.

If other factions have a second one, they will try every means to kill and seize it in order to maintain their own uniqueness.

"There's nothing interesting about the troop types, let's look at the manuals instead," Zhao Xing thought to himself.

Lu Yuehan has placed a lot of transmission jade slips here. If nothing unexpected happens, there should be some secret techniques of the True Self Faction here.

Although Zhao Xing has now obtained the "Marrow Extraction Divine Power Marrow Extraction Divine Power," it is not a one-size-fits-all method. It has certain limitations. The Divine Power of Marrow Extraction Divine Power is very effective on yin-type flowering plants and it also explains the "Life Essence Division" in detail. However, it is not as detailed for other categories.

The reason why Zhao Xing Xing's mushrooms are all uncontrollable mutants is because of this. If they were flowering plants, he could cultivate controllable Plant Soldier.

Furthermore, the True Self Faction's magic is not only for cultivating plants, but their combat techniques are also rarely seen.

Zhao Xing is currently in dire need of this, mainly because there are few channels for it. It would be better if it were in the Red Star Empire.

Take the most common economic plant, the Coldwater Melon, for example. It's delicious and refreshing. It's very cheap in the Empire, but in the ancient country, the price would be ten or twenty times higher.

Zhao Xing ran his hand over the jade slips of teachings that were laid out. When he touched them, a brief Daoist rhyme would be transmitted, letting him know which type of Shennong Art it was.

If it's a regular book with a total of one hundred pages, let him read the first two or three pages.

When Zhao Xing walked to the area where the secret manuals were displayed, Hong Qi and Lu Yuehan's eyes were involuntarily drawn to him.

This is the area they've focused their efforts on; if Zhao Xing doesn't stop, then this bribery attempt will truly fail.

One step, two steps, three steps— Zhao Xing's palm swept across the ground, his steps never stopping.

Lu Yuehan and Hong Qi were both somewhat disappointed.

But just then, Zhao Xing stopped in his tracks.

"Um?"

Lu Yuehan's eyes lit up.

Because Zhao Xing picked up the jade slip that was engraved with a secret pattern of weeds.

The fish finally took the bait!

For some reason, Lu Yuehan was actually a little moved at this moment.

She, the third young lady of the prestigious Yue Tan Marquis Estate, was excited and thrilled for the first time because a man had taken a liking to something of hers.

The opponent is actually only at the second realm, this feeling is too strange!

If Zhao Xing was faking it, then one has to admit that he did it very well, and had already won Lu Yuehan's heart.

"Zhao Xing, what have you taken a liking to?" Jing Yan, who was traveling with him, was also a little surprised, as the booth was quite large.

There were thousands of treasures on display, but Zhao Xing didn't touch a single one. Only when he was almost finished looking at them did he pick up a small jade slip for transmitting knowledge.

"A straw Straw Man Art." Zhao Xing was also somewhat surprised, because he did not expect to see a precious Straw Man Art here.

"Oh?" Jing Yan also knew the value of the Straw Man Art. When he was digging a tomb in the Star Wheel Maze, the tomb owner had seven burial palaces. How important are clones to the True Self Faction? They even bury clones together with the tomb. That's practically a second life!

"What kind of Straw Man Art is this?" Jing Yan asked.

Zhao Xing pondered, "Limited Edition, Giant Yang Straw Man Art."

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"Never heard of it." Jing Yan shook his head slightly.

"Every profession has its strengths and weaknesses. What are the generally accepted weaknesses of the Agricultural Official?" Zhao Xing asked.

"Not strong enough?" Jing Yan asked.

"Not bad." Zhao Xing said leisurely, "Among the three Agricultural Official, the physical body of the True Self Faction is the most fragile. You can't always keep the Origin Projection active and place your troops outside. There are also some situations where it's not appropriate to do that, but it would be more convenient to have an avatar by your side."

"During the lull between casting a projection and summoning troops for battle, it's possible to be ambushed. In some extreme cases, even the primordial projection can't be released, like if I were to go to a top-tier Realm Star or a top-tier Star Continent right now."

The pressure was too great, the original projection was suppressed, its range was smaller, and its speed was also slower.

"If there is this shortcoming, then predecessors will try to make up for it."

"The Straw Man Art is one of them."

Jing Yan nodded. There are also secret methods to compensate for weaknesses in the path of martial arts. Every profession is about making the most of its strengths and compensating for its weaknesses.

"Our True Self Faction has a secret technique that allows the true self and the clone to switch places. Adding this variable..."

This gives you more actionable tactics.

"Of course, the clones can't be too weak, otherwise they won't be able to withstand a wide-range attack, and in many ways, they will still be of little use."

"The Giant Yang Straw Man Art combines the study of ' Giant Yang Clone,' one of the three chapters of the Void Ancestor Golden Body. It is based on pure Yang-origin plants and trees."

"If I master this technique, I will possess a Giant Yang Clone, and may even be able to move Realm Star and land on the Solar Yang."

The Yin Star went up to search for secret treasures and dig up materials.

Jing Yan said, "Now that you mention it, it really is a treasure."

It was precisely because of this method that Zhao Xing stopped his progress.

Having a Giant Yang Clone makes everything much more convenient.

The Giant Yang Straw Man Art is called a limited edition because it is even more difficult to obtain than the Void Ancestor Golden Body.

The three chapters of the Void Ancestor Golden Body are in the hands of a super-powerful force, and the three chapters of the Middle Body are in the hands of an ancient kingdom.

The Giant Yang Straw Man Art, which transcends boundaries, is certainly even more commendable.

Zhao Xing, unsure if the technique was complete, picked up the transmission jade slip and asked Hong Qi, "Mr. Hong, is this the Giant Yang Straw Man Art?"

Hong Qi nodded. "That's right."

Zhao Xing saw through his words, so he stopped boasting and simply introduced the truth, "The Giant Yang Straw Man Art was created by Gu Tianyang, a Agricultural Official in the Reincarnation Realm. Legend has it that he was a descendant of Gu Xiao, the god of Agricultural Official."

"Long ago, Gu Tianyang went to a Xu Zu Star System. He discovered that the Xu Zu's physical body had transformed into the earth, from which grew thirty-six kinds of magical plants of the Yang attribute. After observing for an era, he created the three Straw Man Art: Pure Yang, Heavenly Yang Chapter, and Giant Sun."

"It's Straw Man Art of the Major Divine Ability level."

"However, Gu Tianyang disappeared later. His methods were inherited by different disciples. After several changes, only the Giant Yang Straw Man Art has a relatively complete cultivation path."

"My young lady obtained this secret technique by chance."

Actually, this technique was obtained by Hong Qi; it was a private collection and had absolutely nothing to do with Lu Yuehan. However, Hong Qi is now seizing the opportunity to make Lu Yuehan look good.

Zhao Xing nodded upon hearing this. "Miss Lu is indeed very fortunate. May I ask you which stages of the Giant Yang Straw Man Art you have obtained? And are you willing to sell it? If it is confidential, please forgive my abruptness and apologize in advance."

After receiving guidance from Hong Qi, Lu Yuehan immediately said, "I have obtained the origin of the Giant Yang Straw Man Art, from Origin Law Void to the Minor Divine Ability stage, and also have clues to the Major Divine Ability stage."

"I have a connection with Brother Zhao. Why should I sell a mere technique? I'll just give it to you."

"However, the transmission jade slips I carry with me only contain the Origin Law and the Void Law, methods for the Minor Divine Ability stage."

We still need to go back to the Marquis's mansion to retrieve the treasure. Why don't you continue your cultivation here, Brother Zhao?"

Zhao Xing felt somewhat helpless upon hearing her words.

Just as his previous excuse was just that, Lu Yuehan's excuse is now clearly the same.

Go back to the Marquis's residence to retrieve it. When will you return? Where will you retrieve it? That all depends on whether you, Zhao Chen'an, are willing to stay.

Although I knew they were trying to lure me in, the Giant Yang Straw Man Art was really good; it was part of a series.

Collect them all and you'll get the complete "Void Ancestor Straw Man Art"!

If he misses this opportunity, he won't know where to find a channel in the short term.

Lu Yuehan was casting her hook, but Zhao Xing had no intention of taking it.

He can't afford to use the bargaining chips to get Lu Yuehan to act right now, but the entire Yueluo Cemetery is his bargaining chip! He doesn't believe Lu Yuehan won't be tempted!

It's still uncertain who will be fishing for whom.

"It would be vulgar of me to talk about money with you, Miss. I will gladly accept your gift. Thank you for your generosity." Zhao Xing cupped his hands in greeting and took the jade slip of teachings to sit down.

Lu Yuehan saw that Zhao Xing was interested but not much, and understood that there was no way to get a definite result today. However, it was good as long as Zhao Xing didn't say he was leaving.

She comes from a wealthy family and has extensive channels for exchanging resources. As long as she stays, she's not afraid that Zhao Xing won't be tempted! During this time, she can also see what Zhao Xing capable of.

From that day on, Zhao Xing stayed in Lu Yuehan's team to study the Giant Yang Straw Man Art.

He and Lu Yuehan had just arrived at the Star Continent South Luo Number 88 and wouldn't be leaving anytime soon.

Finding a place to cultivate oneself is really not easy.

Zhao Xing plans to take Lu Yuehan to open several large tombs in the future, which is also a kind of resource exchange.

First, there's the tomb in the Star Wheel Maze.

Zhao Xing and Jing Yan abandoned reporting the information and instead told Lu Yuehan that the tomb was not actually fully opened yet.

Lu Yuehan and the others originally didn't know this and planned to go somewhere else, but now that they heard about it, they decided to open the tomb and make a fortune.

Considering that Jing Yan was cured by Lu Yuehan's people, they had no intention of sharing the money.

However, Lu Yuehan was indeed a wealthy woman, and she still divided the money among Jing Yan and Zhao Xing proportionally.

At this point, Zhao Xing's total wealth remained unchanged because he had given the money to Jing Yan.

However, Zhao Xing reaped considerable rewards from opening this tomb. "This time, South Luo Number 88 has really made a good start."

Zhao Xing couldn't help but sigh.

The value of the Marrow Extraction Divine Power and the Giant Yang Straw Man Art alone is enough to rival the wealth he acquired in the previous four hundred years. "My fortune has reached the tenth stage. According to the laws of fortune, a period of good luck should arrive, and I estimate it will happen here."

"Lu Yuehan is quite generous; she insisted on sharing the money with us."

Putting aside his character, Zhao Xing was happy to stay a little longer because of his straightforward and honest approach to things.

"Once I get the complete method from her, my foundation will be at a higher level, and then—"

Um?"

Zhao Xing suddenly frowned, a sense of being watched arose, and his heart raced.

Within the Sea of Consciousness Three Gods Fate Palace and the Three Souls opened their eyes simultaneously.

"What's wrong? Why do I feel a flutter in my heart?"

Zhao Xing kept his mind focused and tried to stabilize his Three Souls, but the feeling of palpitations persisted.

For half a month, Zhao Xing stayed at home, trying to calm his mind, but the palpitations not only did not disappear, but intensified.

Finally, within the Three Gods Fate Palace, Zhao Xing saw a Karma Thread emerge on the Earth Soul, which then suddenly flew out of his Sea of Consciousness.

"Someone is plotting against me!"

"The Three Gods Fate Palace are not omnipotent. If Fate Master at the Grand Mystic Power Realm or the Dao Domain Realm tries to scheme against me, it may still be effective."

Zhao Xing watched the Karma Thread drift away, but there was nothing he could do.

Because he was powerless to stop it.

"Fortunately, I have two things given to me by Du Yun, and now I'm by Lu Yuehan's side, so there shouldn't be any action so soon."

"Qing Yuzi, what exactly did you take from them? Even with Du Yun's intervention, the Dongyan Ancient Clan still won't give up?"

"You're not really as awesome as I'm making you out to be, are you?"

"He Yin Marquis, this matter is a bit troublesome."

On the distant Zhilo World Star, before the He Yin Marquis, there was a phantom dressed in Black Robe.

"What do you mean?" He Yin Marquis asked, frowning.

"The information you provided is incorrect. Even one of our Grand Mystic Power Realm Fate Master failed to capture the target's cause and effect," the Black Robe phantom said calmly.

"How could that be? He's only at the second realm, there's absolutely no mistake about that."

"Do you want to know the reason?" the Black Robe phantom asked.

"Certainly."

"Add more money," the Black Robe phantom said. "Considering you're a six-star client of the Shadow Sanctum, the previous error message can be overlooked, but if you want to know why, you'll have to pay extra."

"How much more?" He Yin Marquis asked.

"100 million Red Star Coin, or 120 million Alliance Coin, whichever is more convenient for you to pay."

"What?! Are you crazy?!" He Yin Marquis was stunned. "Are you kidding me? He's only at the second realm, and you're charging me so much? Am I not a six-star customer?!"

The currency of super powers has stronger purchasing power and is more popular among the strong in the Xuanling Star Domain.

One Red Star Coin can be exchanged for approximately 350 Origin Sea Coin, meaning he would have to spend over 30 billion just to check a piece of information.

Zhao Xing is only at the second realm!

Is that much money he wants?

"You've agreed to pay, so you know why," the Black Robe phantom said calmly. "If you're unwilling, then this transaction is void, and because of you, the Shadow Sanctum has suffered additional losses, resulting in a negative record for your customer rating."

"After three times, you will be downgraded and will not be allowed to do business with you for ten thousand years."

He Yin Marquis was speechless. I did not choose to entrust the entire matter to him at first, but provided the information myself. Firstly, I wanted to save some money, and secondly, I was afraid that the Shadow Sanctum would find out something else.

But to my surprise, I received this answer today.

"Fine, I'll pay." He Yin Marquis gritted his teeth. "I want to see what kind of monster he is that makes me spend so much money."

Upon hearing He Yin Marquis's words, the Black Robe phantom quickly replied, "We dispatched Dao Domain Realm to capture the cause and effect of the target's actions, ultimately concluding that he had cultivated the Lesser Divine Temple of the Samsara Divine Reincarnation Temple, the ' Three Gods Fate Palace.' This is the direct cause of the failure of the Grand Mystic Power Realm Fate Master's divination."

"The Three Gods Fate Palace?" He Yin Marquis frowned; this was something he hadn't expected. However, when the Black Robe uttered these words...

He then felt that the payment he had just made was reasonable.

The Three Gods Fate Palace of Destiny are a prerequisite for the Great Reincarnation Divine Power. Anything involving the Reincarnation Temple will become more serious.

Only 30 billion Origin Sea Coin? Even the He Yin Marquis thought it was worth it.

"Can the Shadow Sanctum continue its capture mission?" He Yin Marquis asked.

"Alright." The man in Black Robe nodded. "As far as we know, the target wasn't from the Reincarnation Temple. Learning it was purely accidental, but you'll have to pay extra."

"How much?" asked the He Yin Marquis.

"The exact amount will have to be determined afterward." The Black Robe paused. "Du Yun sent the demon warrior Li Jiu, but we're unsure of the extent of his involvement. However, the deposit you paid earlier is clearly insufficient. To confirm Du Yun's intentions, the cost will be even greater. If you want the plan to proceed, you'll need to pay an additional 300 million Red Star Coin; this is just for verification."

"If it's confirmed that Du Yun's willingness to participate is to go all out, the final payment will also need to be increased," the Black Robe figure explained. "To capture a target right under Du Yun's nose and hand him over intact, given Du Yun's strength, our assessment is: we won't take on a job for less than 300 billion Red Star Coin. Of course, if his willingness to participate is low, and he's only sending subordinates, the maximum amount won't exceed 500 million Red Star Coin."

Upon hearing this, the He Yin Marquis couldn't help but smile.

He never expected that capturing Zhao Xing would come at such a high price.

Of course, this is mainly due to the addition of Du Yun as a factor.

As a top genius of the Yuanhai Ancient Kingdom, Du Yun has a clear record of killing someone at the Five Elements Dao Domain Realm, but that happened a long time ago.

The Shadow Sanctum must take Du Yun as a variable.

This is just arresting someone from Du Yun's custody. If it were about killing Du Yun himself? He wouldn't accept even 3 trillion! Because Du Yun is also a high-ranking member of another super power—the [Origin Heavenly Palace]. Killing him would come at a much higher price!

"It's all that incompetent Mo Er's fault!" He Yin Marquis thought bitterly.

If Mo Er had succeeded back then, there wouldn't be so much trouble now.

"You can pay 300 million first, and then consider it after you know the situation." The Black Robe phantom saw the He Yin Marquis's hesitation.

"No need to consider it anymore," He Yin Marquis said through gritted teeth. "I will pay the full amount of 300 billion Red Star Coin in one lump sum, and according to the privileges of a six-star client, the payment will be completed within seventy years."

"But I demand that this full delegation be completed as quickly as possible!"

He Yin Marquis decided to entrust everything to the Shadow Sanctum, meaning he only wanted the result and didn't care about the process.

That item was very important to the Dongyan Ancient Clan. Although there were alternatives, the alternatives were less effective.

If they could be recalled, let alone 300 billion Red Star Coin, even if it were ten times that amount, he was certain the ancient clan would be willing to pay.

He didn't want to delay any longer; who knew what other unexpected things might happen?!

"Alright." The Black Robe figure nodded. "According to the minimum timeframe specified in the mission request, we will complete this mission within three hundred years."