A Joyous Occasion for All

In a short while.

Lan Chang'an and Zhang Tieshan arrived at Su Yuetong's villa.

The arrival of the Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator is likely to attract the attention of nearby cultivators.

Lan Chang'an activated the Second-Order Concealment Illusion Formation, which could create the illusion of a period of vacuum in the battle.

Zhang Tieshan scanned the traces of the battle in the courtyard and came to the corpse of the Evil-Faced Flying Eagle.

As a monk in the Law Enforcement Hall, he was skilled in autopsy.

"Although the Evil-Faced Flying Eagle is old and weak, and no longer at its peak, it is truly remarkable that Daoist Lu was able to win this battle."

After examining the body and confirming the identity, Zhang Tieshan couldn't help but admire it.

When he was at the Qi Refining Ninth Layer, he fought against the Evil-Faced Flying Eagle and knew its background.

"Daoist Lu, could you please hand over this person's head and the token to Zhang? If you have any requests, please let me know."

Zhang Tieshan said bluntly.

Lan Chang'an couldn't help but think more highly of Zhang Tieshan.

The other party didn't ask about the process of killing the Evil-Faced Flying Eagle at all, nor did they inquire about the secrets of other cultivators.

He had prepared a response plan.

Lan Chang'an once predicted that Zhang Tieshan's aptitude was average, but he could steadily advance to the Foundation Establishment Realm. He possessed extraordinary combat talent and might have fortuitous opportunity.

Furthermore, Zhang Tieshan, who has already advanced to the Foundation Establishment, seems to value this achievement highly?

"I need several key ingredients to refine the Foundation Establishment: Mystic Spirit Fruit, Illusion Heart Grass, and February Tear..."

Lan Chang'an raised the primary demand.

"I have a piece of Illusion Heart Grass, which I picked from the Black Mist Mountain Range half a year ago. I originally intended to exchange it for Sect Contribution."

Zhang Tieshan took out a Jade Box.

Lan Chang'an took the Jade Box, opened it, and found a heart-shaped spiritual herb inside, which made one's mind wander at first glance.

It is indeed the Illusion Heart Grass, and the quantity is quite generous.

"I, Zhang, still have the pelts and blood of Second-Order Monster Beast here. As Talisman Master, Fellow Daoist Lu, wouldn't you need them?"

Full of confidence, Zhang Tieshan took out a second-tier beast hide and a large bottle of demon blood.

"Yes, I need it." Lan Chang'an replied without hesitation.

The hides and blood of Second-Order Monster Beast are the raw materials for Talisman Paper and Spirit Ink.

In his Previous Life, he was Third-Order Talisman Master, so he naturally knew how to make Talisman Paper.

This kind of laborious and time-consuming craft can be handed over to the skillful Guan Qiaozhi, and Lan Chang'an can teach her the tricks of the trade.

Lan Chang'an accepted the Second-Order Monster Beast hide and demon blood, and was very satisfied with the transaction.

First-Order Talisman Master can theoretically use Second-Order Talisman Paper and Spirit Ink; if used to draw First-Order Talisman, there will be a quality bonus, but it's a waste.

A first-tier, high-grade, experienced Talisman Master who wants to become Second-Order Talisman Master also needs second-tier materials.

After the transaction is completed.

The corpse in the courtyard and the token of the Evil-Faced Flying Eagle all belong to Zhang Tieshan.

Zhang Tieshan was deeply moved when he examined the Black Eagle's body, which had been torn in two.

Such a clean wound, capable of instant death, could only be achieved with the power of the Foundation Establishment Realm.

Lan Chang'an explained in a timely manner, "To resolve the crisis at the time, I used Second-Order Attack Talisman to quickly defeat the eagle. Otherwise, we wouldn't be seeing Brother Zhang today."

This answer was roughly what Zhang Tieshan had expected.

A top-tier first-order Talisman Master, if disregarding the cost, might be able to refine Second-Order Low-Grade Talisman.

Lan Chang'an's exquisite Golden Blade Talisman possesses power reaching the threshold of the Foundation Establishment Realm, not much different from ordinary Second-Order Low-Grade Talisman.

"Brother Lu can draw second-tier Talisman now?"

Zhang Tieshan asked curiously.

"Far from it! It took a huge price to barely reach that level and refine just one."

Lan Chang'an smiled wryly.

Second-Order Low-Grade Talisman is difficult for those in the Qi Refining Realm to achieve, but for those in the Foundation Establishment Realm, it's just an ordinary Law Technique attack.

Appropriately displaying one's strength would be beneficial for Lan Chang'an in making connections with sects and Foundation Establishment.

Otherwise, if there is a significant difference in their levels of understanding, and there is no mutual benefit, even if there is a relationship, they will drift apart.

Next, Lan Chang'an took the initiative to recount the process of killing the Evil-Faced Flying Eagle.

Zhang Tieshan's decision not to ask was a sign of respect for him.

Whether he speaks or not is a matter of his personal attitude.

"Su Yuetong used her beauty to lure me, releasing a poisonous fragrance. Fortunately, Lu was cautious and noticed it, and being a cultivator, he instantly severely injured her. He then used his peak-level first-tier Spirit Pet to kill her."

Lan Chang'an let the Earth Rock Rat come out and show itself.

"If I didn't kill that Black Eagle, I knew I wouldn't be able to escape. Therefore, I decisively used my strongest trump card, Second-Order Attack Talisman, to instantly kill it."

"Finally, relying on the advantages of Body Refinement Technique and the large number of Talisman at his disposal, he narrowly killed the Evil-Faced Flying Eagle."

Lan Chang'an's account revealed 90% of the truth.

They've simply been concealing their true strength.

Zhang Tieshan listened with admiration. Because it was a true account, he did not notice any obvious flaws.

However, he wasn't stupid; he guessed that Lan Chang'an had concealed some details.

"Daoist Lu also cultivates body refinement? And has even reached the Qi Refining Late-Stage?"

Zhang Tieshan said with slight surprise.

He has a good talent for body refinement, but his energy and resources are limited, so he prioritizes raising his cultivation level to the Foundation Establishment Realm.

Currently, Zhang Tieshan's physical cultivation level is at the peak of the Qi Refining Late-Stage.

"After decades of honing my skills, I've only achieved a slight level of Body Refinement Technique. I'll have to discuss it with Brother Zhang sometime in the future."

Lan Chang'an said modestly.

Body Refinement Technique are quite uncommon, and this is the first time Lan Chang'an has encountered another cultivator in this life.

Half an hour later.

Zhang Tieshan cleaned up the scene and took away the corpse of the Evil-Faced Flying Eagle and related tokens.

Zhang Tieshan agreed to Lan Chang'an's request and publicly claimed that he had killed the Evil-Faced Flying Eagle alone, and would not mention him.

The Evil-Faced Flying Eagle was invincible during the Qi Refining Realm, so it's perfectly reasonable for it to be killed by someone in the Foundation Establishment Realm.

"Daoist Zhang, the achievement of slaying the Evil-Faced Flying Eagle shouldn't be that important to you?"

Before parting, Lan Chang'an asked a question out of curiosity.

Both parties were happy with this deal.

He personally profited greatly, obtaining the Foundation Establishment and key materials for second-tier Talisman, and also helped Zhang Tieshan avoid the limelight, attracting potential enemies.

As Foundation Establishment Realm, Zhang Tieshan killed a renowned Qi Refining Ninth Layer Tribulation Cultivator, thus earning a Sect Contribution and a reward.

Normally, the attraction wouldn't be particularly great.

Zhang Tieshan frankly stated, "I am in the Law Enforcement Hall, at a crucial moment for promotion, and I need to make contributions and gain prestige."

Lan Chang'an suddenly realized. "Then I'd like to congratulate Daoist Zhang on his promotion in advance."

Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator who manages to secure a key position in the Law Enforcement Hall is considered a powerful figure within the sect.

Deepening my relationship with such a person was a pleasant surprise.

"Thank you for your kind words. The Evil-Faced Flying Eagle has been rampaging for twenty years. He is cunning, treacherous, and extremely vicious. This time, bringing him back with his head should be a much safer bet."

Zhang Tieshan seemed to be in a good mood, as he revealed something.

Perhaps he saw potential in Lan Chang'an and wanted to curry favor with him.

"Years from now, perhaps I will see Brother Zhang become an elder of the Law Enforcement Hall."

Lan Chang'an subtly flattered him.

If Zhang Tieshan could truly reach that point, his status and position would at least be comparable to his Previous Life, making this flattery worthy of such praise.

Zhang Tieshan smiled but remained silent.

His ambitions are so great that if he were to reveal them, they would likely astound Lan Chang'an.

"Daoist Lu, there's no need to see me off."

Zhang Tieshan gave him a meaningful look, then disappeared into the distance on Escape Light.

"Brother Lin, you left too soon!"

Lan Chang'an thought of the deceased Lin Yi, who had a good relationship with Zhang Tieshan back then.

It must be said that Lin Yi has excellent taste.

Even after Lin Yi's death, Zhang Tieshan took good care of his descendants, bringing them to Yellow Dragon Immortal City for training, arranging jobs for them, and bestowing upon them Breakthrough Pill.

This can be described as the epitome of benevolence and righteousness.

With such character, coupled with the mindset and willpower of the top-ranked Illusory Heart Platform, it's no wonder he earned the appreciation of the sect elders.

Back at Water Moon Residence.

Lan Chang'an dismantled the small Second-Order Concealment Illusion Formation and buried it in his own courtyard.

Why did the Evil-Faced Flying Eagle buy this formation instead of an offensive formation?

Firstly, these second-tier formations are inexpensive and require minimal human intervention.

Secondly, it lacks strong concealment capabilities. Relying on ordinary formations, it cannot hide the sounds of the battle and is easily detected by surrounding cultivators.

Fighting is prohibited within the city. Once detected by the third-tier grand formation, law enforcement cultivators will arrive quickly.

A few days after Zhang Tieshan left.

Enforcement cultivators from Yellow Dragon Immortal City arrived and sealed off Su Yuetong's villa.

Subsequently, the shocking news that Su Yuetong was the lover of the Evil-Faced Flying Eagle became known to the surrounding neighbors.

Du Wei, Alchemist Heart Residence, broke out in a cold sweat.

He invited Lan Chang'an to his residence for drinks to calm his nerves.

"So, Nie Xiang is actually the Evil-Faced Flying Eagle in disguise? This scoundrel actually took advantage of my kindness and almost helped him succeed in Foundation Establishment?"

Du Wei felt a wave of fear wash over him.

How dangerous would the Evil-Faced Flying Eagle be if it advanced to the Foundation Establishment Realm?

If it's discovered that the Evil-Faced Flying Eagle obtained the Foundation Establishment Pill through bribery, Du Wei will be in trouble.

"The Evil-Faced Flying Eagle has been killed; Brother Du, you can rest assured."

Lan Chang'an reassured him.

"I envy Brother Lu for getting to know Foundation Establishment cultivator from the Law Enforcement Hall of Golden Cloud Valley, thus eliminating potential threats in advance."

"By the way, Brother Lu, did you provide any assistance in the slaying of the Evil-Faced Flying Eagle?"

Du Wei said with a smile.

"How could I, Lu, possess such ability? It was Daoist Zhang who investigated here, inquired about some details, and thus deduced the result."

Lan Chang'an, of course, denied it.

They amassed so many spoils of war that they were overwhelmed, but Zhang Tieshan inherited their fame.

The commotion Evil-Faced Flying Eagle quickly subsided.

After all, he was just a Qi Refining Ninth Layer Tribulation Cultivator. He had a bad reputation in the small Marketplace, but he was nothing special in Yellow Dragon Immortal City.

This day.

Lan Chang'an took out the First-Order Longevity Pill from the spoils of war.