"That’s right, although they didn’t make a move openly, all signs suggest that the Chen Family is planning to take action.
For so unknown reason, they suddenly stopped.
However, the last unrest in the marketplace also made the Chen Family see so things clearly, such as the true state of the Bai Family, whether the Bai Family Ancestor is truly injured, and has insufficient lifespan... That’s why they’ve made another move."
Qian Xiaoyue spoke calmly, although most of what she said was hearsay, considering her position as a steward at the Shuiyun Pavilion, her words were still quite credible.
"But I think, wouldn’t the Bai Family stop the Chen Family from acting recklessly?"
Zhou Changwang said, frowning.
"Maybe not, but the Bai Family has indeed been passive for so ti. I heard they’ve recalled many Bai Family disciples from the marketplace to the clan grounds, as if they’re preparing for sothing.
I heard from the Shuiyun Pavilion’s steward that everything waits for six months, and only after six months will the true showdown between the Bai and Chen families occur.
However, the steward was only talking with my sister at the ti, and I had no opportunity to interject or dare to. She never explained why it would be after six months, so I have no way of knowing..."
Qian Xiaoyue sighed and shook her head.
"In any case, we must be cautious during this ti.
The marketplace, whether the outskirts or the Inner City, won’t be too safe."
Zhou Changwang, hearing this, also spoke up. After thinking for a mont, he took out a stack of Spirit Talismans from his Storage Bag, saying, "Take these Spirit Talismans. They can be useful at critical monts."
This stack of Spirit Talismans, about ten in total, were all high-quality talismans he had crafted.
Although he had sold a large batch of Spirit Talismans before, being always cautious, he naturally would keep so on himself and wouldn’t sell them all.
And those he kept were mostly of higher quality, being the best among high-grade talismans.
He didn’t hesitate to spare so for Qian Xiaoyue, as she had truly saved his life before.
"Are these... talismans you crafted?"
Qian Xiaoyue initially appeared nonchalant, but then her face showed shock.
She never expected that the talismans Zhou Changwang handed over were all high-grade talismans.
Body-Protecting Talisman, Light Body Talisman, Thunder Talisman, Exorcism Talisman, Water Spirit Talisman, Fireball Talisman... each one was of superior quality.
And she felt that these talismans were quite good among high-grade talismans and could exert four to five-tenths of the power of ordinary spells.
At critical monts, such Spirit Talismans could save lives.
Even though she knew Zhou Changwang was learning Talisman Making and had once advised him, seeing as he was determined, she said no more. However, she never imagined that Zhou Changwang not only learned Talisman Making but also crafted so many high-quality Spirit Talismans.
"That’s right.
It seems my talent for Talisman Making is quite decent.
Of course, being able to craft high-quality talismans was mostly due to luck. After drawing for so long, I’ve only succeeded with ten or so."
Zhou Changwang smiled faintly and said.
"This talent, isn’t it more than ’decent’?
But high-quality talismans are precious, and their market price has increased quite a bit. I can’t just take advantage of you.
Here’s thirty Lower-Grade Spirit Stones. Take them back as if I bought them."
Upon hearing this, Qian Xiaoyue couldn’t help but exclaim, then hastily pulled out the thirty Lower-Grade Spirit Stones she had previously collected and said.
"These Spirit Talismans aren’t worth that much.
I’ll just take ten Lower-Grade Spirit Stones and sell them to you cheaply."
Zhou Changwang knew Qian Xiaoyue’s character. She was unwilling to take advantage of others, and if he didn’t accept the Spirit Stones, she might get upset, so he took ten of the Lower-Grade Spirit Stones.
Then, the two chatted about old tis and so daily matters before parting ways.
Not long after leaving, Zhou Changwang saw a Spirit Rice shop.
So he spent the ten Lower-Grade Spirit Stones he had just received, directly exchanging them for one hundred catties of Spirit Rice.
Then, he truly headed towards the direction of his small courtyard in the southern district.
...
"Has he arrived yet?"
"We’ve been waiting long enough."
"In hindsight, we should’ve had soone follow him..."
...
At the end of South Street.
A group of four was hiding in a corner.
Among them, one was tall and mighty, one was tall and thin, one had a tender face, and the last had a sallow complexion.
Among them, three were people whom Zhou Changwang had t before—Boss Wei, Liu Erhu, and Xu Jiang, while the last was a cultivator with a sallow face, around thirty years old, at the Third-Layer Qi Cultivation stage.
"He’s here!"
At this mont, Liu Erhu quietly exclaid.
The group’s expressions imdiately tensed, and Boss Wei lowered his voice, saying, "Fellow Daoist Li, we rely on you for setting up the array. Whatever you do, don’t ss up. If we alert the surroundings, it won’t be good for either of us."
"Don’t worry.
The Fog Array and Silence Array were set up long ago. As soon as he steps within the range of the array, I can imdiately activate them, ensuring not a sound escapes."
The sallow-faced cultivator spoke confidently.
Hearing this, Boss Wei nodded, his gaze shifted towards the front, where a young cultivator leisurely approached the end of the street.
It was Zhou Changwang.
Instantly, the group held their breath.
Their eyes slightly averted, no longer focusing on the target.
Immortal Cultivators, with their keen senses, are very sensitive to others’ gazes, so they naturally guarded against it.
One step, two steps, three steps...
Soon, he walked into the range of the array.
"Take action!"
A low shout was heard instantly.
The cultivator with the surna Li did not hesitate at all, imdiately using the spell to activate the array.
Woosh, woosh, woosh...
Thick white fog rose up, enveloping all around the end of the street.
At the sa ti, a layer of transparent light film also rose.
Suddenly, inside and outside the array, it was as if isolated by a special power, and not a sound could escape.
It was precisely the Fog Array and Sound Insulation Array.
Zhou Changwang was completely oblivious to the ambush.
Although he heard from Qian Xiaoyue about the power struggles in the upper levels of the marketplace, and the constant turmoil inside and outside the marketplace, he never expected the chaos to be right beside him.
Unexpectedly, soone would target him.
How low-key is he?
How could there be so many shaless people, desperate enough to target him?
As it turns out, there really are!
Almost the instant the array was activated, Zhou Changwang reacted.
Almost instinctively, a transparent protective shield appeared on his body.
It was precisely the Protective Body Technique.
Then ca the Light Body Skill.
With a flip of his hand, a Dharma Artifact Flying Sword was held in his hand.
While casting the Sword Control Technique, the Spiritual Power inside him subtly stirred, and the Heart-Protecting Armor he bought from Chen Yushu also activated, a small transparent light film enveloping him.
Moreover, he held a small stack of Spirit Talismans in his other hand, ready to be activated at any mont.
Everything happened too fast.
Zhou Changwang seed to have rehearsed it a thousand tis, skillfully and quickly displaying all kinds of techniques one by one.
Only then did he look ahead.
Despite the rolling fog and low visibility range.
He could see within a few feet a tall, mighty cultivator striding forward.
As he approached, a low shout also erupted.
"Die!"
Then he saw a talisman like a cone rushing towards him like a stream of light.
anwhile, two others behind the tall figure also rushed over, activating Spirit Talismans in their hands, instantly forming two Ice Arrows that shot out.
Cultivator battles, life and death are at stake, they never waste words.
Especially since they were on South Street, although it was the tail end where few passed by, to prevent unexpected occurrences, they naturally chose to fight quickly.
"It’s them?"
Zhou Changwang was taken aback, instantly recognizing the identity of this group.
They were the Rakshasa Gang mbers who demanded protection fees from him ten days ago.
His heart was instantly filled with rage.
Did they still not have enough after collecting the fees, and now intended to take his life?
As his anger surged, a golden light instantly transford into a streak, flashing past.
After one, ca another.
He knew that the robust cultivator ahead was a leading figure of the Rakshasa Gang, an uncommon Body Cultivation powerhouse among cultivators, comparable to a Fourth or Fifth Layer Qi Cultivation cultivator, capable of controlling talisman artifacts for attacks and utilizing powerful body cultivation techniques in close combat.
So, with a subtle shift in his heart spirit, three or four already condensed Dharma Seeds of Geng tal Finger flew out like lightning.
anwhile, his figure retreated, trying to evade incoming attacks.
Except, talisman artifacts were incredibly fast; just as he moved, the cone was already close to him and stabbed fiercely.
Boom!
The Defensive Spiritual Light protecting him shone brilliantly.
The cone, returned without success.
The two ice cones following just slightly dimd the Defensive Spiritual Light, yet it still stubbornly stood in front of him, shielding him from potential attacks.
"The Great Success Level Protective Body Technique didn’t disappoint in its defense after all."
Zhou Changwang let out a breath of relief.
Although Protective Body Technique was just a Basic Technique, having been cultivated to Great Success Level, it naturally beca exceptional.
Previously, he tested himself, using the Dharma Artifact Flying Sword to attack, and it took five or six full-power strikes to break it.
Being used in actual combat for the first ti now, he was uncertain at heart.
Fortunately, the Protective Body Technique blocked their attack, leaving him unhard.
On the other side.
Boss Wei wasn’t considerate of Zhou Changwang’s retaliatory Geng tal Finger.
The only thing that surprised him was the speed of Zhou Changwang’s spell casting.
Was it too fast?
In the blink of an eye, four Geng tal Fingers shot towards him in golden light.
Yet, he was completely fearless.
Body Cultivation practitioners, besides not having as abundant Spiritual Power as Immortal Cultivators, can also control talisman artifacts, and use talismans to enhance their survival capabilities.
Not to ntion, their flesh is their strongest weapon.
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