After leaving Wondrous Truth Hall, Fang Shu did not return directly to the Vast Sea Immortal Residence.
He first wandered through several other shops, replenishing his stock of medicinal resources and food and water for feeding Gu insects.
That way, he would not have to let his own blood every day. If he could spend money to buy insect feed, then he would spend money to buy insect feed.
After such a large round of purchases, he had spent nearly all his loose wealth. Rounding it off, he had exactly six thousand mid-grade spirit stones left, along with several low-grade spirit stones, talisman money, and other reserves.
When wealth departed, a man found peace.
No longer burdened by a great fortune, but now armed with sharp weapons, Fang Shu felt his heart settle.
Yet he still did not return to the Vast Sea Immortal Residence. Instead, he lavishly rented a superior spirit residence within the Scarlet City Immortal Prefecture, one suitable for a False Core True Immortal to stay in.
He then quietly slipped inside and began examining the two great items in his possession.
Buzz, buzz!
Layer upon layer of Gu insects flew from his sleeves, densely covering the surrounding walls without leaving even the slightest crack exposed. As the Gu insects breathed in and out, the walls above, below, and on all four sides flickered with spiritual light as though they too were breathing.
This was a Gu Wall, a minor technique Fang Shu had devised from the foundation of the Gu Formation, one better able to conceal what lay within and without.
He carefully inspected the surroundings again, then took out the Curse Frog Mantou and had it press down on the warding copper coin. Only after confirming that nothing was amiss did he finally relax. Then