Asking Chu Buyu for Help

A month passed quickly.

Golden Cicada Pavilion, Cultivation Room.

Shen Long sat cross-legged on a Red Prayer Mat, his eyes slightly closed. His body was covered by a layer of Red Rosy Clouds, revealing Red Dragon Scales Red Dragon Scales that formed a red armor.

After a while, a Sound Transmission Talisman flew in.

The Red Dragon Scales on Shen Long's body dissipated, and he opened his eyes. With a flick of his two fingers, a beam of red light shot out, striking the Sound Transmission Talisman Sound Transmission Talisman. The talisman spontaneously combusted, and Mu Weiwei's voice came through. "Senior Shen, the Sun and Moon Palace is holding a large-scale Auction. There might be fourth-tier Flood Dragon Essence Blood. Would you like to make a trip to the Sun and Moon Marketplace?"

"A large-scale Auction!"

Shen Long got up and went out, opened the door, and saw Mu Weiwei standing at the door.

"Come in and talk, young friend Mu."

Shen Long spoke in a friendly tone and invited Mu Weiwei inside.

When will the Sun and Moon Palace hold its Auction?

Shen Long asked.

"More than half a year later, now is the time to spread the news to attract high-level cultivators to participate. The Sun and Moon Palace has offered a Spirit Treasure in exchange for resources."

Mu Weiwei said.

"Spirit Treasure? Is the Sun and Moon Palace that extravagant?"

Shen Long asked in surprise.

"I heard it was refined by Senior Chu Buyu, but as for what needs to be exchanged, I have no idea."

Mu Weiwei told the truth. She took out an exquisite golden jade box and handed it to Shen Long, saying, "Senior Shen, this is a thousand-year-old Seven-Star Spirit Nourishing Flower. It would be a waste for me to keep it. Please accept it!"

"Seven-Star Spirit Nourishing Flower! You're so thoughtful; these Monster Beast Material are for you."

Shen Long took out a Cyan Storage Bag and handed it to Mu Weiwei.

He used the Monster Luring Grass to kill Demon Beast. Many Third-Rank Spirit Beast were attracted by the scent of the Monster Luring Grass and were killed by Shen Long.

Mu Weiwei scanned the area with her Divine Sense and exclaimed in surprise, "So many? Senior Shen, this is far too many!"

"Since I'm giving it to you, just accept it! This is something I need to collect; please keep an eye out for it for me."

Shen Long took out a blue Jade Slip and handed it to Mu Weiwei.

Mu Weiwei thanked them and accepted the Storage Bag and Jade Slip.

After chatting for a while, Shen Long dismissed Mu Weiwei and left the Marketplace.

Once outside the Marketplace, Shen Long transformed into a Escape Light and vanished into the sky.

Less than half a month later, Shen Long arrived at Star-Moon Marketplace. The streets were bustling with people and very lively.

He strolled around the streets, looking at things as he went.

Half an hour later, Shen Long appeared at the entrance of a vast manor, where two Foundation Establishment Cultivator stood guard.

Shen Long took out a red Communication Disk, cast a spell, and said, "Fairy Chu, it's been a long time. How have you been?"

"Fellow Daoist Shen, it's been a long time. Where are you in the Marketplace?"

Chu Buyu asked.

"I'm right outside your residence. I have something I'd like to discuss with Fairy Chu."

Shen Long said.

"Please wait a moment, I will send someone to bring you in."

Chu Buyu said.

Shen Long agreed and put away the Communication Disk.

Not long after, a pretty girl in a purple dress walked out quickly and came to Shen Long.

The girl in the purple dress bowed and said, "Junior Lin Yu, Senior Shen, Master Aunt Chu invite you."

Shen Long nodded and followed Lin Yu inside, where they met Chu Buyu in a secluded Blue-tiled Courtyard tiles.

Chu Buyu sat in a Cyan Stone Pavilion. She waved her hand, and Lin Yu withdrew.

"It's been decades! Fellow Daoist Shen has advanced to the Nascent Soul Middle Stage. Congratulations!"

Chu Buyu offered his congratulations with a smile.

"Fairy Chu, I heard you can refine Spirit Treasure?"

Shen Long got straight to the point.

He knew quite a few fourth-tier Artifact Refiner, but the only ones he could trust were Master Ice Silkworm and Chu Buyu. Master Ice Silkworm's whereabouts were unknown, Shen Long wanted to ask Chu Buyu to refine the Dragon-Slaying Saber into Spirit Treasure.

Chu Buyu nodded. "Yes! Fellow Daoist Shen wants to ask me to help refine Spirit Treasure?"

With its profound foundation, the Sun and Moon Palace, as the next Palace Master of the Moon Palace, Chu Buyu has no need to worry about the materials for refining weapons.

"I would like to ask you to upgrade a Law Treasure to Spirit Treasure. Here are the materials; I wonder how long it will take?"

Shen Long took out a Red Storage Bag and handed it to Chu Buyu.

Chu Buyu scanned the area with his Divine Sense and said, "The materials are sufficient. I can refine it within six months."

"I'd like to watch you forge weapons myself, what do you say?"

Shen Long said seriously.

Chu Buyu frowned and said, "I don't like anyone around when I'm forging weapons, but this time is an exception. Fine! You can't disturb me while I'm forging weapons, you can just watch from the side."

"No problem, what would Fairy Chu like as payment?"

Shen Long asked.

"Fellow Daoist Shen is Alchemist, so let's use pills as payment! I don't lack ordinary pills."

Chu Buyu said.

Shen Long took out a Cyan Jade Box, handed it to Chu Buyu, and said, "Five Golden Soul Pill, how about that?"

"Make a deal."

Chu Buyu agreed, then, remembering something, added, "By the way, there's a gathering of Nascent Soul Cultivator tonight at 7 PM. Many fellow cultivators will be attending. The location is right here. Would you like to join? I'll officially help you refine your weapon in three days."

"Alright, I'd also like to get to know more fellow Daoists."

Shen Long agreed.

After chatting for more than an hour, Shen Long took his leave.

He strolled around the streets and came to a large Bluestone Square. There were many cultivators setting up stalls there, and the stalls had a wide variety of items, but very few of them caught Shen Long.

Shen Long walked around and looked around. Before long, he stopped in front of a small stall. The stall owner was a Yellow-Shirted Big Man with a full beard, carrying a long knife on his back, the scabbard of which was wrapped in coarse cloth.

Shen Long's gaze fell on a Cyan Jade Box Cyan Jade Box, inside which were two black Demon Core.

"Fellow Daoist, what kind of Demon Beast's Demon Core is this?"

Shen Long asked.

"The Demon Core of a fourth-tier Yin Beast! It comes from the Mysterious Yin Grotto-Heaven in the Southern Border Cultivation World; there is no other like it."

The Yellow-Shirted Big Man had a loud voice.

"Yin Beast!"

Shen Long suddenly realized.

Yin Beast are demonic Demon Beast that live in places with dense Yin Qi. Unlike other Demon Beast, Yin Beast cultivate by absorbing Yin Qi, and their Demon Core contain the Mystic Yin Power.

Shen Long had been to the Mysterious Yin Grotto-Heaven, but had not encountered any Yin Beast Yin Beast, though he had heard of them.

How much are these two Demon Core?

Shen Long asked.

"Exchange only, no sales."

The Yellow-Shirted Big Man spoke in a cold tone.

Shen Long took out a golden jade box and handed it to the Yellow-Shirted Big Man, saying, "These are five Blood Mushroom Pill. They have a very good healing effect. What do you think?"

The Yellow-Shirted Big Man opened the jade box, inside which were five Blood-Colored Pill. He frowned, a look of hesitation on his face.

"Fellow Daoist Lu, Fellow Daoist Shen is a renowned fourth-tier Alchemist in the East Hua Cultivation World. The pills he refines are of very high quality. You are very lucky!"

A cheerful male voice rang out.

No sooner had he finished speaking than the True Monarch Golden Crow approached.

"Fellow Daoist Qin, it's been a long time."

The Yellow-Shirted Big Man greeted the True Monarch Golden Crow.

True Monarch Golden Crow smiled and nodded, saying, "Fellow Daoist Lu, it's normal that you don't know Fellow Daoist Shen since you've lived in the Western Desert Cultivation World for so long. Let me introduce you, this is Fellow Daoist Shen I often mention to you."

"So you are the Fellow Daoist Shen that Fellow Daoist Qin mentioned. I am from Lu Tong, and I have met Fellow Daoist Shen."

The Yellow-Shirted Big Man his hands in a fist salute and said.

"Fellow Daoist Lu, you're too kind. Do you only have two Demon Core of fourth-tier Yin Beast on you?"

Shen Long smiled slightly.

"Only two left, sold."

Lu Tong put away the golden jade box and handed the two Demon Core of the Yin Beast to Shen Long.

"It's been many years, Fellow Daoist Shen. Congratulations on advancing to the Nascent Soul Middle Stage!"

True Monarch Golden Crow offered his congratulations, his face full of envy.

He's been stuck at a bottleneck for years, still only at the Nascent Soul Middle Stage.

After chatting for a while, Shen Long parted ways with them, rented a Blue-tiled Courtyard, and settled down.

He entered the Cultivation Room, went into the Ten Thousand Beast Tower, and arrived at the fourth floor. He appeared above an island that was over a hundred miles in size. A thick Black Light Screen covered the entire island. On the island stood a Cyan Stone Stele that was over a hundred feet tall, with the three golden characters "Mystic Yin Island" engraved on it.

With a flick of his left wrist, an extremely unpleasant cacophony rang out, Nine-Headed Ghost Dove flew out from the Spirit Beast Bracelet.

It was larger than the Golden-Winged Wind Peng, and its four heads swayed from side to side.

Shen Long took out the golden jade box, opened it, and the Nine-Headed Ghost Dove let out a joyful cry, saying, "Master, I want these two Demon Core."

"You swallowed two fourth-tier Demon Core at once, you have quite the appetite!"

Shen Long smiled slightly and fed the two Demon Core to the Nine-Headed Ghost Dove.

"Such pure and refined Mystic Yin Power, it tastes delicious."

The Nine-Headed Ghost Dove's voice was full of excitement as it flapped its wings, stirring up gusts of wind.

"I will keep an eye out for the Inner Core of high-level Yin Beast. You can stay here and cultivate! I have already renovated this place, planted a lot of Mystic Yin Wood, and set up Mystic Yin Array. The Yin Qi is very strong; I'm sure you'll like it."

Shen Long said, taking out a square Black Token with the words "Xuan Yin" engraved on it.

He purchased a batch of Mystic Yin Wood, transplanted it to a Desolate Island, and spent a high price to buy a set of Fourth-Rank Array Mystic Yin Array to transform the Desolate Island. The Desolate Island was also renamed Mystic Yin Island, serving as the nest of the Nine-Headed Ghost Dove.

He infused his Law Power, and the token immediately emitted a bright black light. A beam of black light flew out and struck the Black Light Screen Black Light Screen barrier, causing ripples to spread across the barrier and revealing a huge gap. A dense surge of Yin Qi energy rushed out, and the Nine-Headed Ghost Dove flew into the gap, which then automatically healed itself.

"The Yin Qi here is so strong, thank you, master."

The Nine-Headed Ghost Dove gave a thank you and flew into a huge cave.

Shen Long exited the Ten Thousand Beast Tower, sat Cattail Mat- legged on a futon, and began to meditate and regulate his breathing.

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In a secret chamber, numerous mysterious runes could be seen on the stone walls, emanating a strong aura of restriction.

Mu Shanshan sat on a Red Jade Bed, holding Communication Disk that shimmered with purple light in her hand.

"Shen Long! He talked with her for over an hour! That's quite rare. I understand. Report back immediately if there's any new information."

Mu Shanshan gave the instructions.

"Yes, Aunt Mu."

A respectful female voice rang out.

Mu Shanshan put away the Communication Disk, a thoughtful expression on her face. She muttered to herself, "Could the male cultivator wanted by the Barbarian Race with her be Shen Long? The Spirit Control Sect is in the East Hua Cultivation World, so Shen Long seems highly suspicious. If it were Shen Long, the position of Palace Master would definitely be mine, and Senior Brother Xu would be mine too."