The next day.
A beam of light shot out from the forbidden Xuanli Island.
A short while later.
Cheng Buzheng arrived at the gate of the City Lord Mansion.
City Lord Kong dared not be negligent and hurriedly went out to greet him.
Cheng Buzheng to the chase and said:
" City Lord Kong, this garrison commander needs to go out for a while, and will return in two months at most!"
"This is a distress signal to Huanqiu Island. In case of danger, you can request assistance from Huanqiu Immortal City."
As he spoke, Cheng Buzheng took out Sound Transmission Talisman and floated it in front of City Lord Kong.
Upon seeing this, City Lord Kong took the Sound Transmission Talisman and hurriedly spoke:
" Garrison Commander, if possible, this junior may make the trip in your stead!"
His words were respectful and polite, as if he were considering the other person's feelings, so that no one felt uncomfortable.
Upon hearing this...
Cheng Buzheng understood the other party's concerns, which were simply that they feared encountering second-tier Demon Beast and Desolate Beast during this period, and that the island would have no means of resistance.
At the same time, there was also the fear that rescue efforts from Huanqiu Island might not arrive in time.
Although he understood City Lord Kong's underlying meaning, he did not blame him for it, after all, the other party was also thinking about the safety of the island.
Cheng Buzheng was aware of the potential risks, so he had already made preparations.
Immediately.
Cheng Buzheng a pale golden Talisman, flicked his finger slightly, and it floated in front of City Lord Kong. He said calmly:
"With this Talisman Treasure, one can easily slay a second-tier Desolate Beast!"
"As for second-tier Demon Beast?"
"Although the Protective Law Academy cannot trap a second-tier Demon Beast, the time it buys is enough to unleash the power of the Talisman Treasure!"
City Lord Kong took the pale gold Talisman in front of him. He understood that he couldn't stop the Garrison Commander from going out, but the aid talisman and the Talisman Treasure gave him enough protection.
He knew the purpose of the aid talisman, but this was the first time he had ever seen Talisman Treasure.
Talisman Treasure possesses a fraction of the power of Golden Core True Person's Life-Bound Magic Treasure, something that even second-tier Desolate Beast and Demon Beast cannot withstand.
Moreover, second-tier Desolate Beast are completely devoid of intelligence; as long as the Talisman Treasure is activated without any mishaps, Desolate Beast can be easily killed.
As for second-tier Demon Beast, they are not so easy to deal with. Their intelligence is equivalent to that of a human child. It should not be difficult to repel them with the help of formations, and there will be enough time to call for reinforcements.
The Garrison Commander was able to leave behind the Talisman Treasure was far beyond his expectations!
According to the secret records passed down through generations of city lords, the island's Garrison Commander have mostly left behind only a distress talisman when they went out over the years. As for guardian cultivators who left behind such a valuable treasure, they were extremely rare.
Thinking of this, City Lord Kong showed gratitude and clasped his hands in a fist salute, saying:
"On behalf of all the cultivators on the island, I, the city lord, would like to express my sincere gratitude to the Garrison Commander!"
After speaking, he bowed deeply.
Cheng Buzheng waved his hand, and an invisible force helped the other person up. Then he said calmly:
"However, we should try to hold out until the rescue arrives!"
"You know how rare Talisman Treasure are. I, the town garrison commander, only have one. I may be going out again in the future, so please use it wisely!"
This Talisman Treasure is now nothing more than a useless item to him. Although it is incredibly powerful and very effective against second-tier Demon Beast and Desolate Beast, it poses no threat to Talisman Treasure Foundation Establishment Realm cultivators.
With the mindset, reaction speed, and mental agility of the Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator, they would never be hit head-on!
The intimidating power of the Talisman Treasure also decreased sharply.
Second-tier Demon Beast and Desolate Beast, due to their low intelligence, are easily restrained by this talisman.
Therefore, Cheng Buzheng entrusted the Talisman Treasure to City Lord Kong for safekeeping. As for his last sentence, it was simply to make him understand that the Talisman Treasure should not be wasted or used carelessly!
City Lord Kong, understanding the preciousness of the Talisman Treasure, immediately straightened his expression and said:
"My lord, don't worry!"
"I will definitely use this treasure with caution."
"Hmm!" Cheng Buzheng nodded.
"That's good!"
"The safety of this city is entrusted to you."
As soon as he finished speaking, Cheng Buzheng transformed into a ray of light and drifted away.
City Lord Kong bowed deeply in the direction where the spiritual light had disappeared.
After a long while, he stood up, Talisman between his fingers as he examined it closely.
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More than half a month later.
An elderly man with a white face and no beard arrived at Huanqiu Island, walked through the streets, and headed directly towards the Treasure Pagoda.
Not long after.
He saw the familiar tower-shaped shop and strode into the lobby on the first floor.
Upon entering the hall, Cheng Buzheng approached a servant and presented his Identity Token.
Immediately.
Led by his attendant, he went directly to a Secret Chamber on the third floor.
A beautiful woman was tending to the flowers and plants in the room, but the Spirit Pressure emanating from her was not to be underestimated.
Although she was beautiful, she was actually a genuine Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator.
The attendant who had led the way quickly stepped forward and whispered a few words in his ear.
immediately.
The beautiful woman looked at the fair-skinned, beardless old man before her, smiled gently, and said:
"I am Xuemei, the manager of the third floor. Greetings, fellow Daoist."
He then gave a polite bow and said:
"May I ask how you are addressed, fellow Daoist?"
Upon hearing this, Cheng Buzheng and said:
"Greetings, Fellow Daoist Xue. My surname is Jiang; you may simply address me as Elder Jiang."
Immediately, Cheng Buzheng around the bush. After all, he was Honorary Alchemist of the Treasure Pagoda, and there was no need for formalities. He spoke up:
"Fellow Daoist Xue, it has been nine years since I last accepted a mission!"
"These are the spirit medicine I used for refining pills, as part of the mission I accepted."
As he spoke, he took out a Jade Slip and Identity Token and handed them to the other party.
After receiving the Jade Slip, Lady Xue examined it and then checked the Identity Token.
A short while later.
After Lady Xue finished examining the elixir and confirmed that it was indeed the spirit medicine needed for the quest, she parted her lips slightly and said:
"I will have someone prepare the spirit medicine for you immediately, please wait a moment!"
She then handed the Jade Slip to the attendant beside her and said calmly:
"Go down and prepare all the spirit medicine listed on the Jade Slip, then bring them up immediately."
"Yes!"
The attendant bowed and clasped his hands in greeting, then withdrew and closed the door behind him.
After the other party withdrew, Lady Xue smiled and said:
"Fellow Daoist, you've arrived just in time!"
"In recent years, many Foundation Establishment Realm cultivators who have come here have been extremely disappointed with this tower!"
"Even with so many barriers set up, it's still not enough to sell! It's driving me crazy! Fortunately, you've arrived, and I can finally have some peace and quiet for a while!"
Cheng Buzheng said calmly:
"If it weren't for the approaching ten-year deadline, I might have continued my arduous cultivation for a while longer!"
"Moreover, pills that enhance cultivation are naturally popular, so this is normal!"
Lady Xue sighed:
"Indeed, fellow Daoist, with such skill, you can thrive anywhere, unlike me who can only be a steward!"
Then she smiled and said:
"Fellow Daoist, if you have any leftover pills, could you sell some to me?"
P. S.: On New Year's Eve, Little Daoist wish all my fellow Daoists a year of great wealth and extreme weight loss!