He confessed his love for his master in his later years, and his cheat ability finally arrived.

The Devouring Heaven Cauldron only glanced at it.

Then he hummed softly:

"Kid, don't get cocky. This thing is barely usable."

"You're far from being able to protect yourself with this thing!"

Lu Changsheng knew that what the Devouring Heaven Cauldron said was true.

Therefore, he did not argue, but simply continued to refine the talismans on his own.

The next morning arrived in the blink of an eye.

Because it was so early, the morning mist had not yet dissipated.

Lu Changsheng, who was sitting on a stone bench in the courtyard, had been drawing talismans all night.

Last night, he drew thirty Thunder Explosion Talismans and thirty Concealment Talismans.

Even someone as strong as iron is starting to feel the strain.

Although he was mentally exhausted, his eyes became increasingly sharp.

Clearly, the art of talismans also has an extremely strong ability to temper a cultivator's soul.

In a way, these are complementary things.

Just as Lu Changsheng was about to try out the talisman in his hand.

Suddenly, a sweet, delicate laugh came from outside the courtyard:

"Sir, what have you been up to? You haven't contacted me for two days!"

The poet is nowhere to be seen, only the sound of his voice is heard.

The next second, Mo Rou pushed the door open and walked in.

She seemed terrified of losing favor, which was understandable given that Lu Changsheng was a bit old.

But he's well-endowed and skilled, and he pays a lot.

Other companies aren't this generous.

Mo Rou was wearing a peach-colored gauze dress with a slightly open neckline, revealing half of her snow-white collarbone.

Her makeup was even more glamorous, with gold powder at the corners of her eyes and blood-red lips.

Her waist swayed gently as she walked, each step seemingly captivating the soul.

At that moment, she spotted Lu Changsheng.

Before Lu Changsheng could speak, she leaned over with a smile.

Then she gently placed her fingers on his shoulder and said in a soft, sweet voice:

"Master, shouldn't you deliver on your promise of the protective magic item?"

Lu Changsheng was exhausted.

Therefore, he simply couldn't muster much interest in this vixen in front of him.

However, he neither dodged nor responded.

She merely raised her eyelids slightly: "What, you came here today just to get something in return?"

Mo Rou had long since developed a thick skin.

He ignored Lu Changsheng's sarcasm.

She didn't care at all; without blushing or skipping a beat, she actually moved even closer.

She leaned on Lu Changsheng's shoulder, her breath sweet as orchids: "Master, I was just worried you'd forget~ Besides, that night... I did my best."

As she spoke, she drew a circle on Lu Changsheng's chest with her fingertip.

When she looked up, her eyes were full of affection and sparkling.

"Master, you promised me spirit stones, pills, and magic treasures—you wouldn't let me lack anything. You're not going back on your word now, are you?"

Lu Changsheng sneered inwardly.

This woman is too lazy to even pretend anymore.

However, I'm happy to take advantage of it.

The less successful Mo Rou is in her schemes, the better, so that I won't feel guilty later.

Furthermore, dual cultivation by cultivators with full spiritual roots can accelerate the circulation of spiritual energy. Although Mo Rou's intentions are not righteous, her constitution is yin, which can help him harmonize the restless yang fire after the tribulation.

It's simply a matter of each getting what they need.

"rest assured."

Lu Changsheng patted the back of her hand and said gently, "Don't you know what kind of person the master is? I promised you, and I won't shortchange you."

Mo Rou's eyes lit up, and she turned around and straddled Lu Changsheng.

Just as she was about to act coquettishly, the courtyard gate was suddenly pushed open with a "bang".

The two turned around and saw Princess Taiping striding in.

At this moment, her gaze swept over Mo Rou, and a hint of undisguised disgust flashed in her eyes.

Seeing this, Lu Changsheng quickly pushed Mo Rou down.

Although I don't care, it's really quite unseemly.

Princess Taiping's gaze then turned to Lu Changsheng.

Her tone sounded somewhat stiff at this point.

"Senior, news has come from the alchemy room that Elder Quhe ordered a complete ban on all pill transactions yesterday, so the alchemy room will be unable to sell pills."

She paused, gave Mo Rou a cold glance, and then continued, "If you want to exchange for spirit stones now, you can only go down the mountain. But the area down there is a mixed bag of people. If you really want to go down the mountain to exchange for spirit stones, you should probably think about the consequences first."

Mo Rou shrank back, stung by that gaze; those words were clearly meant for her!

Therefore, she immediately raised her chin and laughed sweetly.

"Hehe, your words won't scare anyone."

"Master is now a Foundation Establishment cultivator, what crime has he committed by refining pills?"

"If all else fails, we can just go down the mountain! Besides, when I was cultivating with the master, he even said he'd take me to Tianbao Pavilion to buy a protective magic item!"

As she spoke, she winked smugly at Bai Xue, as if showing off her "status".

Upon seeing this, Princess Taiping's face instantly darkened.

She respected Lu Changsheng, but this Mo Rou in front of her was nothing more than a vulgar woman who used her looks to climb the social ladder and gain personal benefits!

I feel disgusted just looking at her.

"Dual cultivation?"

"Senior Sister Mo is quite capable. In just one night, she even found out where the senior's pills went?"

Mo Rou's expression changed slightly, then she sneered:

"Is Junior Sister jealous? What a pity, Senior likes sensible women, not wooden people who always have a stern face."

That's enough.

Seeing that the two were going on and on, Lu Changsheng suddenly spoke up to stop them.

Lu Changsheng's voice was not loud, but it instantly extinguished the tense atmosphere in the courtyard.

He slowly stood up, turned and walked towards the stone table, then took out a blue cloth storage bag from his sleeve.

Lu Changsheng trembled slightly.

Whoosh!

More than a hundred pills rolled onto the table.

These Foundation Building Pills have dragon-like patterns on them, and their halos flow with light.

Upon seeing this scene, Mo Rou's breath hitched, and the greed in her eyes could no longer be concealed.

Top-grade Foundation Establishment Pills! And not just ten or twenty, but a full one hundred and twenty-seven!

If we had that many pills, we could exchange them for enough resources to allow myself and Brother Feng to effortlessly cultivate to the Golden Core stage.

Thinking of this, she subconsciously took a step forward, but was frozen in place by a look from Lu Changsheng.

"I refined these pills in my spare time."

"If the sect won't allow us to sell them, then let's go to Tianbao Pavilion. This time I plan to buy some array flags and talismans, and also get you two some new equipment."

Since the Devouring Heaven Cauldron awakened, refining Foundation Establishment Pills has been a breeze for Lu Changsheng.

He can have as much as he wants, as long as he desires.

Upon hearing this, Mo Rou was overjoyed.

She said with unusual urgency:

"Then, sir, let's go!"

Princess Taiping wanted to offer some words of comfort, but after seeing Lu Changsheng's reaction, she hesitated.

The words that were on the tip of her tongue were swallowed back down.

The three of them traveled together.

Lu Changsheng walked in front, with Mo Rou close behind him.

Her peach-colored gauze dress fluttered in the wind, and her fingertips would occasionally "unintentionally" hook onto Lu Changsheng's sleeve.

When she speaks, her voice is sickeningly sweet:

"Sir, if anyone tries to lower the price later, please don't hesitate!"

"I've had my eye on that Azure Scale Heart-Protecting Mirror for a long time..."

Lu Changsheng felt a wave of unease.

He didn't reply, only giving her a cursory glance.

That glance made Mo Rou's heart skip a beat. She instinctively withdrew her hand and forced a smile, saying, "I was just reminding you..."

After saying that, she wisely shut her mouth.

At the very back, Princess Taiping placed her hand on the newly fitted short sword at her waist. Today, she wore a plain-colored, fitted outfit, her hair tied up in a high bun, exuding a heroic and imposing aura, which contrasted sharply with Mo Rou's alluring and seductive charm.

The three of them walked to the foot of the mountain, and suddenly the view opened up before them.

The Shangyuntian Palace Market is built against the mountain, with bluestone paving and shops lining both sides, their spirit flags fluttering in the wind.

The sect does not impose too many restrictions on the business at the foot of this mountain.

At this time, cultivators came and went in droves, and the sounds of hawking, bargaining, and the clash of magical artifacts intertwined to create a noisy and lively scene.

Since the three of them already had a destination in mind, they didn't wander around aimlessly.

At this moment, they headed straight for Tianbao Pavilion.

In front of Tianbao Pavilion, two Foundation Establishment deacons were chatting idly against the door.

Upon witnessing this scene, Princess Taiping couldn't help but marvel.

Let Foundation Establishment cultivators guard the gate.

What a grand display the Tianbao Pavilion has made!

As the three approached, the two cultivators' gazes immediately fell on Mo Rou.

why?

It's all because of their magnanimity!

As for Lu Changsheng and the others, they didn't even glance at Sa Hao.

Lu Changsheng didn't bother with it.

The three of them headed straight for the "Wanbaotai" in the center of the market.

That's the public trading area here. To make a transaction, you need to first obtain a jade token and provide sufficient collateral before you can buy or sell.

This is precisely the guarantee of Tianbaoge's reputation.

Lu Chang ascended the high platform. He did not take out all the pills, but only took out twenty from his storage bag and placed them on the jade plate.

Those twenty Foundation Establishment Pills shimmered with a faint light and emitted a clear, refreshing fragrance; they were clearly of the highest quality.

Upon seeing the pills, the teller's pupils constricted slightly.

Those who can work here naturally have some insight.

"Senior, these pills of yours are extremely rare. I'm not sure what to do with them right now. Please wait while I go and invite our chief elder!"

Lu Changsheng nodded.

"That's only right."

Not long after, the elder in charge arrived.

Looking at the white-bearded old man surnamed Zhao in front of him, Lu Changsheng estimated that his cultivation level should be around the first level of the Golden Core realm, and he should be older than himself.

Elder Zhao had no time to pay attention to Lu Changsheng, as his eyes were entirely focused on the pills.

At this moment, he stroked his beard and examined it closely, his eyes flashing with a sharp light.

"Rare indeed! Top-grade Foundation Establishment Pills? And of excellent quality at that! Where did you obtain so many pills, fellow cultivator?"

Lu Changsheng casually replied, "It was a gift from an old friend who was a rogue cultivator in the Northern Territory. He asked me to sell it on his behalf."

After listening, Elder Zhao's gaze lingered on Lu Changsheng's face for a moment, and he realized that the person in front of him was not very strong.

His gaze then swept over the two people behind him. Mo Rou was as alluring as fire, and Bai Xue was as aloof as frost. These two girls had very different temperaments, but they both obeyed the old man's every word. They didn't seem like father and daughter, but the atmosphere was really strange.

But he didn't ask any more questions.

Having spent a century in this market, he knew very well that the less you knew, the longer you would live.

Elder Zhao withdrew his gaze, and while nodding slowly, he took out a jade token from his sleeve, with the words "Wanbao" engraved on the front.

"Fellow Daoist, this token grants you entry to the inner trading area and is valid for three days."

Lu Changsheng took the token, his fingertips twitched slightly, and his divine sense quietly probed into it. After confirming that it was just an ordinary transaction certificate, he...

Only then did he hand the token to Mo Rou.

He then said in a flat tone, "Go."

Mo Rou was taken aback, and a hint of surprise immediately flashed in her eyes.

The initial surprise quickly faded, replaced by a hint of suspicion.

"The master wants me to go?"

"Why wouldn't you?"

Lu Changsheng remained as calm as a still well.

He stated in a calm tone, "Just tell them it's 8,000 each, 20 pieces, no bargaining."

"If someone tries to lower the price, say, 'The host urgently needs the banners and can exchange them, but we're looking for speed, not price.'"

Mo Rou's heart pounded wildly.

She originally thought Lu Changsheng would send Bai Xue, after all, that girl was steady and reliable.

But now they've assigned this task to me?

Could it be... that he really believes me?

Mo Rou suppressed a smile, took the token, and said, "Don't worry, Master, I will handle it perfectly!"

After saying that, she turned and left.

Watching her figure disappear into the distance.

Princess Taiping frowned slightly, and couldn't help but whisper, "Senior, she..."