Eight Hundred Li Forbidden Zone

Qing Province is under an Eight Hundred Li Forbidden Zone.

This kind of thing wasn't unheard of before...

Xie Xuanyi rubbed his brow, finding it somewhat ironic.

Ten years ago, when he was being hunted down by the entire world, it was much the same, with heavily guarded borders and countless officials on high alert. The scale of things back then was probably even greater than it is now.

However, the situation today is different from before.

The officials stationed in Fengsui City don't know the reason for the lockdown. This strict investigation isn't to find a specific, named cultivator.

So, the Eight Hundred Li Forbidden Zone is simply to guard against the demon race?

"My lord looks quite young."

Yue Chen re-examined Xie Xuanyi, feeling that this face looked somewhat familiar. He scratched his head and said with a simple smile, "Could it be that you're also..."

"How can there be so many reincarnated immortals?"

Xie Xuanyi touched his cheek and explained with a smile, "It's just that I started cultivating early and spent most of my time meditating in Grotto-Heavens."

"That's true, Daoist masters all look very young."

Yue Chen took another look at Xie Xuanyi and suddenly realized who the face in front of him resembled. "Huh?"

The moment this thought popped up.

The official's back was already breaking out in a cold sweat.

"Official Yue? What's wrong?"

Xie Xuanyi asked with a smile.

"N-nothing."

Yue Chen quickly shook his head, warning himself not to overthink things and invite bad luck.

That young Sword Immortal from Fengsui City named Xie had already been confirmed to have died and disappeared ten years ago...

"This is the All-Under-Heaven Pavilion's 'Purification Talisman'."

Xie Xuanyi took out another talisman from his bosom and handed it to Yue Chen, saying gently, "When cultivating, inject Primordial Breath into it, and it will help you focus your mind and achieve twice the results with half the effort."

The journey was long.

Xie Xuanyi also drew a few talismans in his spare time. After all, he doesn't have Primordial Breath now. If he were to fight, he would be no different from a "Qi Refiner" in essence.

This so-called Purification Talisman is actually the "Silence Talisman" that he taught to Deng Baiyi.

These two talismans sound simple, but they are actually very useful. Moreover, after learning them thoroughly, they can be extended to develop many wonderful applications.

The talisman arts of the world are divided into different grades.

The Daoist school undoubtedly ranks first, and no one can compare with it.

Therefore... whether it is "Purification" or "Primordial Breath," they can be called the unpassed secrets of the Daoist school.

After receiving the Purification Talisman, Yue Chen's mind suddenly became clear, and he felt a burst of relaxation.

This is definitely a genuine Daoist treasure!

"Thank you for the gift, Real Person."

He clasped his hands together, sandwiching the talisman in between, and bowed respectfully again, with no more concerns in his heart.

Xie Xuanyi nodded, said nothing more, and left.

"Fengsui City is conducting such a strict investigation. Has something happened?"

As soon as Xie Xuanyi returned to the carriage, Shen Yan couldn't wait to ask.

"That's none of Miss Shen's concern."

Xie Xuanyi said lightly, "Miss Shen only needs to remember one thing: I'm sending you to Taian City to see Xu You. After it's done, Xu You will pay five Azure Origin Pills as a reward."

"..."

Shen Yan was helpless and asked through gritted teeth, "Lord Xie, can it be cheaper?"

The thought of the price of five Azure Origin Pills made her heart ache.

Entering Fengsui City was easier than expected.

This matter is like the gate of a mansion being broken, calling a locksmith, and negotiating the price in advance... but the locksmith opens the door too quickly, too easily, so people can't help but want to go back on their word.

"Of course, now you don't need even one."

Xie Xuanyi shouted, "Baiyi, turn the carriage around and send this Miss Shen back."

"Okay!"

Deng Baiyi, who was sitting on the side watching the show with her cheeks propped up, rubbed her fists and was eager to try. She had wanted to do this for a long time.

Shen Yan wailed, "Five pills, just five pills!"

She gave up on trying to bargain.

Xie Xuanyi was someone who wouldn't respond to either soft or hard tactics; she was now starting to suspect... was this guy even human?

"Is that all? You could at least be a bit tougher."

Deng Baiyi was greatly disappointed, sat back down, and her tone was tinged with a sense of exasperation at his lack of potential.

Shen Yan was speechless. This time, it was her turn to leave her seat in a huff.

Initially, she had clung to Xie Xuanyi because she could see that this white-robed young man held the highest position and had the most say.

If she wanted to travel with them, she needed his agreement.

The journey from Northern Prefecture to Qing Province was long, with plenty of time. If she could spend time with Xie Xuanyi day and night, she would have plenty of opportunities to make this young man infatuated with her, to let him taste the power of the "beauty trap."

Now, she had completely given up hope.

Rather than stay with Xie Xuanyi, constantly running into walls and being rebuffed at every turn, it was better to go somewhere else, where she could at least find some peace.

Xie Xuanyi didn't stop Shen Yan from leaving the carriage, but allowed her to depart.

Not far away, Deng Chicheng was overjoyed, never expecting such a good thing to come his way. He happily accepted this fallen heiress's "embrace," and the carriage was filled with laughter for a while, but soon after, it returned to silence, and a long-lasting silence at that.

"Shen Yan is too goal-oriented."

Deng Baiyi said in annoyance, "Only my foolish old man would believe that this woman is innocent and kind, and therefore pitiful for what happened to her. How could there be any truly good people who can occupy such a family business in Lingluo Mountain?"

"Deng Chicheng isn't as stupid as you think."

Xie Xuanyi smiled.

Although they were separated by two carriages, he could clearly sense the movements inside the front carriage using his Primordial Breath.

At first, Deng Chicheng greeted her politely, expressing his welcome, and they chatted amiably.

Then, Deng Chicheng asked about some things regarding the Shen family.

Shen Yan was happy to answer, hoping to dispel any doubts and prove that she was indeed from Lingluo Mountain.

However, Deng Chicheng didn't ask much, and quickly ended the topic, after which he remained at his desk in the carriage, writing something with great focus.

Xie Xuanyi wasn't interested in what he was writing specifically... he vaguely glanced at it and saw that it was probably something like an account book.

The Deng Estate family had already left Jade Pearl Town and were preparing to resettle, yet he was still doing accounting at this time?

Xie Xuanyi just felt that Deng Chicheng was quite interesting.

Besides the account book thing, there was also one other thing.

Although Deng Chicheng seemed unreliable, putting on an act of being "blinded by beauty," from the moment Shen Yan got into the carriage, whether in conversation or action, he never had any improper thoughts.

Given Shen Yan's nature, she wouldn't sell her body for no reason.

If there was value, she would willingly offer herself.

If there was no value, she probably wouldn't even allow him to hold her hand.

If Deng Chicheng really wanted to take advantage and make a mistake, Shen Yan would probably immediately seize the opportunity to make a fuss, and come to his side with a "pale face" to complain—

After all, the deal for five Azure Origin Pills had been made, and he had to take care of her until they arrived in Taian City.

Although Deng Baiyi didn't know what was really going on with her old man.

But she heard the initial laughter very clearly.

Recalling the scene where Deng Chicheng insisted on Shen Yan getting into the carriage.

She snorted unhappily and muttered in a low voice, "Men, there's nothing good about them?"

"zzzz——"