Spirit Pool and Underground River

On the way back, the two women were still inexplicably excited.

"We're moving tomorrow!"

They reached a consensus.

Looking at the B-grade Residence and then at the D-grade Residence, they didn't want to stay another day.

The rent had already been paid; staying one less day was a waste!

Back home, Ding Yuyao was like she'd been injected with chicken blood, full of energy, and packed her belongings overnight.

Actually, there wasn't much to pack.

Aside from a few personal items, the rest of the miscellaneous things weren't valuable.

"This is great."

Watching Ding Yuyao's busy, graceful silhouette, Shen Xuan inexplicably felt a sense of satisfaction.

However, he quickly cautioned himself.

"Wake up, Shen Xuan, don't be careless!"

"Cultivating the Cowardly Path, safety first!"

"This time, I got lucky thanks to Qin Yuehan; it's not a reflection of your own strength!"

"In the Cultivation World, strength reigns supreme. Improving your strength as soon as possible is fundamental!"

After repeatedly warning himself, Shen Xuan's mood slowly calmed down.

"I'm only at Qi Refining Level 5. If anything happens in Qinglong Bay Market, I can't even guarantee my own safety."

"And my wife, she's just a mortal!"

Thinking of this, Shen Xuan felt an urgent need to improve his strength.

Afterward, he quickly entered the Training Room and focused on his cultivation.

The next day.

As soon as dawn broke, Ding Yuyao woke Shen Xuan, and they headed to the B-grade Residence with their packed belongings.

The packages only contained inexpensive personal items.

The valuable items had already been placed in Shen Xuan's Storage Bag.

"This is too early!"

Shen Xuan grumbled.

But when they arrived at the B-grade Residence, they were surprised to find that Zhao Chunsheng and his wife had already moved in.

Inside the house, they saw two teenagers, about fourteen or fifteen years old, cleaning under Jiang Xueqi's direction.

"Come here quickly and greet Uncle Shen!"

Shen Xuan was older than Zhao Chunsheng.

"Uncle Shen!"

The two teenagers obediently stood in front of Shen Xuan and bowed.

"Zhao Dahu, Zhao Erhu."

Zhao Chunsheng stepped forward to introduce them.

The elder brother, Zhao Dahu, was taller and thinner, with a Mid-grade Fire Spirit Root, an Alchemy Apprentice.

The younger brother, Zhao Erhu, was strong and robust, with a Mid-grade Earth Spirit Root, an Artifact Refining Apprentice.

"What good fortune!"

Shen Xuan couldn't help but praise.

To have two children, both with Spirit Roots, and not just any Spirit Roots but Mid-grade Spirit Roots capable of Foundation Establishment, Zhao Chunsheng and Jiang Xueqi were truly blessed.

If he also had such good fortune...

Never mind having children!

Shen Xuan didn't want to be burdened by offspring!

His ambition was to ascend to immortality and Attain Dao Through Longevity.

Shen Xuan casually gave them a few High-quality Talismans as a meeting gift.

The two teenagers happily accepted them.

Unfortunately, before they could even savor the moment, their mother, Jiang Xueqi, forced them to take them out and hand them over to their father, Zhao Chunsheng.

They were probably planning to sell them for Spirit Stones.

The two teenagers looked wronged but dared not resist.

Shen Xuan smiled and remained silent.

It was their family matter; he couldn't be bothered to interfere.

Soon, Ding Yuyao excitedly went to the third floor to put away her belongings.

Shen Xuan, on the other hand, came to the Spirit Pool alone.

He always felt that something was wrong with this Spirit Pool.

The Spirit Pool was an acre in size, filled with abundant spiritual energy, and several hundred Spirit Lotuses were planted in it. The pool water was calm and undisturbed, appearing completely normal.

However, Shen Xuan, who possessed the [Water Control] Talent, could faintly sense the extraordinary nature of the Spirit Pool.

Seeing that no one was around and Zhao Chunsheng and the others were busy tidying up their rooms.

Shen Xuan turned into a blind spot and cast the [Invisibility Technique].

After breaking through to Qi Refining Level 5, his [Invisibility] and [Breath Concealment] Talents had advanced to the Minor Accomplishment stage.

Soon, his body turned transparent, completely disappearing into the air.

Afterward, Shen Xuan put on the Water-Splitting Emei Dagger and cast the [Water Control Technique], diving into the Spirit Pool.

As expected, at the very bottom of the Spirit Pool, there was another world.

An underground river with a diameter of two meters, emitting wisps of spiritual energy, with a gentle current.

"I wonder if this underground river has an exit."

Shen Xuan controlled the water flow, surging towards the underground river.

He could feel that the original water flow in the underground river did not exert strong backpressure under his squeeze.

This indicated that there was an exit on the other side, and it wasn't stagnant water!

Let's go in and take a look!

To be safe, Shen Xuan activated the [Water Condensation Edge Shaping Art].

Four Ice Divine Dragons condensed onto the Water-Splitting Emei Dagger, ready to strike.

Then, Shen Xuan, like a Green Feather Fish, slowly entered the underground river.

There was no light source in the underground river; it was dim and silent, overgrown with unknown water plants and moss.

Along the way, Shen Xuan only encountered a few Spirit Fish.

However, what excited him was that these few Spirit Fish seemed to be specialties of the Longze River.

Shen Xuan drove the Spirit Fish, following them as they moved forward.

It was winding, and the narrowest part was only half a meter in diameter.

If it weren't for Shen Xuan, a Water Method Cultivator proficient in [Water Control Technique], it would have been impossible to pass.

An hour later, in front of Shen Xuan, the scene suddenly opened up.

Indeed, as he had expected.

The exit of the underground river led directly to the Longze River!

Shen Xuan was overjoyed.

This meant he could freely enter and exit the Qinglong Bay Market and practice Water Methods in the Longze River.

He circled around the vicinity of the underground river's exit and found no abnormal Yao Beasts, only some Tier 1 Low-grade Spirit Fish foraging nearby.

On the way back, Shen Xuan increased his speed.

His body transformed into a Green Feather Fish, moving at fifty meters per second!

It only took him fifteen minutes to return to the Spirit Pool of the B-grade Residence.

He cast the [Invisibility Technique] and quietly came ashore.

With a slight shake, the water stains on his clothes disappeared.

"Husband, where did you go? Why didn't you come help me!"

Ding Yuyao finished putting away her belongings and lay comfortably on the large, soft bed.

"I was just looking around."

"By the way, has my Talisman Crafting Room been tidied up yet?"

Ding Yuyao's pretty face blushed.

"Ah, the Talisman Crafting Room, I forgot!"

"It's alright, you rest. I'll do it myself."

Shen Xuan designated one room as the Talisman Crafting Room. He took out the Talisman Brush, Talisman Paper, Cinnabar, the Talisman Crafting manual, incense, a basin for washing hands, and a brush washer, arranging them one by one.

Then, Shen Xuan focused his attention on crafting the [Spring Return Talisman].

Several days later.

Shen Xuan's original residence.

Shopkeeper Ding looked at the tightly closed door in front of him and instructed a tall, long-legged, young female cultivator at Qi Refining Level 2 beside him.

"Xiao Qian, I told you before that Talisman Master Shen is a Mid-grade Talisman Master, and it's said he has deep connections within the Qingyun Sect. Talisman Master Shen likes young and beautiful women. He only married a Mortal Woman from our Ding Family."

"If you can marry him, you'll be a legitimate Talisman Master's wife, and a good life awaits you! If it weren't for your father's sake, this kind of good fortune wouldn't fall to you!"

The leggy, young Female Cultivator's pretty face flushed slightly. "I will seize the opportunity."

Although Talisman Master Shen was a bit older, over sixty years old.

He possessed the skills of a Mid-grade Talisman Master, making him a definite tycoon who could earn hundreds of Spirit Stones annually.

After the news spread within the family, countless Female Cultivators expressed their willingness to form a connection and marry Talisman Master Shen!

Her father shamelessly offered significant benefits, and only then was Shopkeeper Ding willing to bring her to his door to seize the initiative.

"Ding ding!"

After pressing the doorbell, the door opened quickly.

Shopkeeper Ding was stunned when he saw a stranger opening the door.

"Where is Talisman Master Shen Xuan?"

The stranger cautiously said, "Fellow Daoist, are you looking for Talisman Master Shen Xuan? He has already moved!"

"Moved? Fellow Daoist, do you know where Talisman Master Shen moved to?"

The stranger glanced at the young Female Cultivator.

"Talisman Master Shen has moved to a B-grade Residence with a private courtyard!"

"What? A B-grade Residence!"

Shopkeeper Ding looked astonished.

The young Female Cultivator was also taken aback.

A B-grade Residence was a place only Late Qi Refining Stage cultivators could rent!

She had been a bit displeased earlier.

She was only eighteen, and her suitor was over sixty.

An old man at Qi Refining Level 4, what was so great about him, even if he was a Mid-grade Talisman Master.

But now, she regretted it deeply.

If she had come earlier, perhaps they could have moved into a B-grade Residence together now!

The young Female Cultivator couldn't help but say, "Grandpa Qingtao, why don't we go to the B-grade Residence area?"

Shopkeeper Ding shook his head and sighed, "Forget it. Talisman Master Shen is not what he used to be; he wouldn't fancy someone with your Inferior Spirit Root! Let's find another suitor!"