Mind-Dazing Incense and Spirit-Erasing Sand Were Nowhere to Be Found, but the Half-Limit Secret Realm Might Offer Hope

Fortunately, back when Mo Chen had been far away at the Twin Crane Sect, he had feared that his escape techniques and aura-concealing art might not be polished enough and had practiced them to a masterful degree. With their cultivation levels so close, it would be difficult for the man to detect him.

Fortunately, neither of Steward Li's two scans revealed anything unusual.

Steward Li's divine sense settled on the sickbed, then swept over the small mountain of medicinal herbs. Only after several passes did he withdraw it into his mind.

Zhu Shengxia watched all this without daring to speak. Once she sensed Steward Li withdrawing his divine sense, she gave him an awkward smile. "They're just some Talisman Paper gathering dust. If you want any, Steward Li, just let me know in advance. I'll make them and deliver them to the Jade Transformation Sect."

"Mm, but the old man's complexion... doesn't seem much better. He still needs proper care."

"You're quite right, Steward."

"And what are these for?" Steward Li asked, looking down at the floor.

"Oh, these? Someone ordered a batch of Talisman Paper yesterday and arranged to collect them today, so I was packing them up. That's why I've been busy tidying up and haven't set up my stall yet."

The female cultivator answered quick-wittedly.

"Since nothing's wrong, I should return to the sect," Steward Li said, taking one last look around.

"Then allow me to see you off, Steward Li."

"Wait! If you find out the secret behind your Zhu Lineage's talisman-making, come to the Li Residence at once. My Li Household will reward you handsomely and guarantee you a cushy position in the Jade Transformation Sect!"

"Yes, I understand. But the Zhu Lineage's secret treasure has already been passed down to the eldest grandson. As