48: Chapter 48 Breakthrough to Foundation Establishment Divine Sense! Liu Yun's Invitation? Fellow Daoist Ye, do you dare to come?

It was June.

In the various alleys of Yunxi City, it was time for the Cultivators to pay their rent.

But this year, the lines of people were sparse.

The Xuanming Sect's law enforcement team turned a blind eye, and the hearts of the Loose Cultivators grew cold.

Many simply moved outside the city and built random sheds to live in.

Although it wasn't safe, it saved money.

That group of people who fled from the Chen Family Market did exactly that.

After more than half a year, not many had died.

When the Loose Cultivators saw this, their minds became active.

Now that the Yin Demon Sect was causing trouble everywhere, earning Spirit Stones was difficult.

The Xuanming Sect didn't say anything either.

It counted as a tacit approval.

...

Early morning.

Luo Yu leaned in Ye Linchuan's embrace, eyes closed, "Fellow Daoist Zhong Ming from next door left yesterday."

Ye Linchuan gave an affirmative sound, "How have those hunting teams of yours been lately?"

"It's passable." Luo Yu's voice was lazy, "We are Loose Cultivators, after all; we always have a little savings in our hands, so we can hold on for a while."

"But even if you hold on longer, what use is it?"

"Some people want to leave and head into the depths of the Ten Thousand Mountains."

Ye Linchuan was silent for a moment, "Ten Thousand Mountains... If luck is good, perhaps one can find a quiet place."

Luo Yu didn't speak again and snuggled closer into his embrace.

Not long after.

Ye Linchuan came out, leaning against the wall.

Shen Qingyan and Su Wanqing were setting the bowls and chopsticks, smiling while pursing their lips.

His old face turned red.

He hastily shoveled a few mouthfuls of rice, ducked into the quiet room, and sat down cross-legged.

With stray thoughts cleared away, his spiritual platform was clear and bright; that power had already reached its peak.

Ye Linchuan's mind stirred.

Boom!

In his Niwan Palace, it was as if a flood had broken through a dam.

The gentle power of his Divine Sense surged instantly.

His aura hadn't changed.

But his whole being felt different.

In the quiet room, invisible energy was vibrating.

Several hours later, Ye Linchuan opened his eyes.

A light flashed through his pupils.

He had achieved a Breakthrough to Foundation Establishment Divine Sense.

Within a radius of thirty zhang, every blade of grass and tree was clearly discernible.

Moreover, his control over his spiritual power was more than twice as strong.

Now, if he encountered a fight, he had the confidence to handle it calmly.

In a great mood, Ye Linchuan was in no rush to perform Talisman Making.

He meditated until evening, having fully restored his spirit.

He walked out of the quiet room and gave his wives and concubines a wink.

Shen Qingyan blushed, Su Wanqing's eyes sparkled, and Luo Yu smiled, pursing her lips.

In the main room.

The bed boards creaked for a long time.

Shen Qingyan and Su Wanqing were wearing thin gauze, their figures faintly visible.

They were an old married couple.

But when it was time to be wild, they were still wild.

To celebrate the Breakthrough.

Ye Linchuan asked for an extra hour.

After a bout of passion, Ye Linchuan spoke softly, "Qingyan, Wanqing, it's been a long time since I took you out for a walk."

"In a few days, shall we go stroll around the market?"

Su Wanqing sat up at once, her eyes bright, "Really? Husband!"

Shen Qingyan was also somewhat moved, but quickly shook her head, "I heard the market has been chaotic lately; if we follow, we will drag Husband down."

Ye Linchuan hugged her tighter, "It's fine, this husband can protect you all."

He was now a Guest Elder of Qiwu Pavilion.

As long as he didn't run into a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, no one would dare to make a move.

Furthermore, his Divine Sense had broken through.

He had greater confidence in crafting High Grade Tier 2 attack talismans.

...

The next day.

Ye Linchuan pushed open the window, and the bells jingled.

Liu Yun was already standing outside the courtyard, looking at him with a cold sneer.

"Fellow Daoist Ye."

"That seductive energy on your Dao Companion is almost impossible to hide anymore."

"If you don't think of a way soon, just wait for the backlash."

Ye Linchuan looked down at her.

This woman was anxious.

Before, she still pretended a bit.

Now, she wasn't even pretending anymore.

"As for the matter of my Dao Companion, there is no need for Fellow Daoist Liu to worry."

Liu Yun bit her lip, "Cold and unfeeling!"

Ye Linchuan laughed, "Fellow Daoist Liu, if you are truly so concerned, shall we make a deal?"

Liu Yun was stunned, "What deal?"

Ye Linchuan's lips moved slightly, sending a voice transmission over.

Liu Yun's expression changed instantly, and she stared at him intently, "You... how could you know?!"

"In the entire Yunxi City, it shouldn't be possible..."

She spoke halfway, her gaze landing on that Guest Elder wooden token at Ye Linchuan's waist, and her voice came to an abrupt stop.

Her pupils were full of shock.

Ye Linchuan's smile was faint, "Fellow Daoist Liu, put away those thoughts of yours."

"This Cultivation Technique—if I spend some time, I can always exchange for it at Qiwu Pavilion."

"Whether we trade, and how we trade—that is up to you."

After speaking.

Clack.

He closed the window.

Outside the window.

Liu Yun stood stunned for a moment, her face shifting between green and red.

If she had known he had this potential... she shouldn't have just teased him back then!

"Dammit... Isn't he just a Guest Elder!"

She stomped her feet and turned to disappear.

Inside the house.

Ye Linchuan drank a sip of tea, feeling very steady.

He used to fear her.

It was because his strength wasn't enough, and his status wasn't enough.

Now?

He was a Guest Elder of Qiwu Pavilion.

He had Foundation Establishment Divine Sense.

He had the confidence to negotiate terms.

In the following days.

Ye Linchuan spent his time recuperating his spirit.

He had long prepared the Materials for Tier 2 talismans.

Guest Elders had privileges.

He could go directly to the Qiwu Pavilion's inner treasury to retrieve them.

There were Formations on the wooden shelves that recorded everything automatically and deducted contribution points.

He had just become a Guest Elder, so he had few contribution points.

He used Spirit Stones.

It pained him.

But there was no other way.

Five days later.

In the Talisman Making room.

Ye Linchuan looked at the Materials on the table and took a deep breath.

Gold Thunder Talisman.

A Tier 2 attack talisman.

It required special Yao Beast blood and talisman paper.

Once the spiritual pattern circuit was formed, it could burst forth with golden lightning.

The speed was extremely fast.

The power far exceeded that of a Tier 1 talisman.

A Late Stage Cultivator without a defensive Magical Artifact would die if hit once.

Ye Linchuan held the talisman brush.

The tip of the brush sketched on the talisman paper.

Spiritual light flowed.

The first stroke was very steady.

The second stroke was also no problem.

His control over his spiritual power was much stronger than before.

Foundation Establishment Divine Sense allowed every wisp of spiritual power to be obedient.

But halfway through drawing.

The spiritual light suddenly trembled.

Sizzle—the talisman paper scorched black.

It failed.

Ye Linchuan didn't stop.

He swallowed a Spirit Pill for recovery and another Divine Pill.

He sat cross-legged to recover.

Taking advantage of the fact that the feeling was still there, he continued.

The second time.

It still failed.

The talisman paper was ruined again.

He was not in a hurry.

A talisman master was just piled up with Spirit Stones.

He had an advantage.

Those experiences and realizations of the Talisman Dao were already carved into his bones.

He could avoid many detours.

The third time.

Ye Linchuan took a deep breath.

The brush tip descended.

The spiritual patterns lit up one by one.

The last stroke.

Success!

The entire talisman flashed with light, then immediately faded.

The Gold Thunder Talisman was done.

Ye Linchuan let out a sigh of relief.

It took only three tries.

Not bad.

He put away his things and pushed the door open to go out; Shen Qingyan was waiting outside.

"Husband has come out."

Her eyes lit up.

Ye Linchuan smiled.

After these days of closed-door cultivation, seeing her again, he felt a bit heated inside.

Ye Linchuan reached out and pulled her over, "Qingyan, come."

Shen Qingyan blushed.

She didn't speak and followed him into the kitchen partition.

The sound of water splashed.

It was mixed with other pattering sounds.

After a while.

The two came out.

Shen Qingyan's cheeks were flushed, her skin moist, "Husband, are you hungry? I'll make something to eat."

"No need."

Ye Linchuan shook his head.

He had rested enough.

Ye Linchuan took his wives and concubines out.

In the market, Cultivators were all in groups of three or five.

Ye Linchuan hung his High Grade defensive Magical Artifact outside his robe.

He also gave each of his wives and concubines two Spirit Protection Talismans.

Normal Cultivators wouldn't act recklessly.

He just feared those with abnormal brains; the Spirit Protection Talismans could block for a moment.

Walking on the main street, Shen Qingyan and Su Wanqing's eyes lit up.

They had lived in Yunxi City for several years, but this was their first time properly strolling the streets.

The previous time they attended a ceremony, they had just passed through in a hurry.

Now, looking at the shops on both sides, their steps became light.

At first, they were still reserved, but after walking for a while, they became lively.

"Husband, look at that jewelry shop!"

Su Wanqing tugged his arm.

"Let's go take a look."

Ye Linchuan nodded with a smile.

Today was just to take them out to relax.

Luo Yu followed behind, the corners of her mouth smiling, watching the three people in front.

Pang Shiliu's eyes were complex, "A Cultivator like Husband is truly rare to see."

...

Noon.

Ye Linchuan took them into a restaurant.

They sat by the window.

They ordered a few dishes and a pot of spirit wine.

The wives and concubines chatted in low voices.

"That water-blue little undergarment with embroidered cloud patterns looks good."

"I think the peony pattern is also good; it sets off the skin tone."

"..."

Luo Yu listened with a smile.

Pang Shiliu sat quietly.

Ye Linchuan stood by the window looking at the street, pondering the matter of that Cultivation Technique from Liu Yun.

Just as he was thinking.

The Guest Elder wooden token at his waist suddenly became slightly hot.

Ye Linchuan subconsciously took it out.

On the wooden token, a faint light flashed.

He looked up at the street.

Not far away.

A black-robed Cultivator was looking up toward him.

He was wearing a blood-colored mask on his face, revealing only a pair of cold eyes.

Ye Linchuan felt a chill in his heart.

This person was not simple.

"Husband."

Shen Qingyan walked over and linked her arm with his, "We've finished eating."

Ye Linchuan withdrew his gaze and said gently, "Let's stroll for a while longer, then we'll go back."

"Thank you, Husband!"

Su Wanqing also leaned over, her smile brilliant.

Ye Linchuan looked at the street again.

The black-robed Cultivator was already gone.

He shook his head.

He didn't think too much about it.

...

Late night.

The wives and concubines were exceptionally enthusiastic.

They were wearing the new clothes bought during the day.

Thin gauze, embroidered patterns, dazzling under the candlelight.

The floor creaked and creaked.

After it was over, Ye Linchuan felt it out.

The level of intimacy hadn't changed much.

Shen Qingyan was still the same.

Su Wanqing was too.

Strolling the streets to relax, it seemed the effect was limited.

Ye Linchuan looked down into his embrace.

Shen Qingyan was curled up, fast asleep.

Su Wanqing was lying on his chest, breathing evenly.

Pang Shiliu was on the other side, eyes closed.

Thinking of Luo Yu's Physique hidden danger, that thought in Ye Linchuan's heart emerged again, "It seems it is time to go find Liu Yun!"

...

The next morning.

Ye Linchuan pushed open the window, and the bells jingled.

Liu Yun was standing outside, looking up at him.

Ye Linchuan smiled faintly.

It had only been a few days, and this woman couldn't wait; her patience was still not enough.

"Hmph."

Liu Yun bit her lip and sent a voice transmission, "The 'Thousand Illusion Charm Technique' and the 'Secret Chamber Joyous Union Technique' are both in my room."

"Fellow Daoist Ye, do you dare to come?"

Ye Linchuan laughed, "Since Fellow Daoist Liu has invited me, how could I dare not go."

"Wait a moment, I will go take a good look at what Fellow Daoist Liu's boudoir is like."