Immortality begins with equipping a worn-out talisman pen.

Upon hearing this, Wang Shi'an's smile deepened.

He reached out and patted his storage bag, and several ancient jade slips appeared on the table.

"These are some of the insights on talismanic arts that Elder Lu left behind in the Wang family in his early years, as well as some inherited jade slips that he never took with him."

"Over the years, my Wang family has been searching for your whereabouts, and now we have finally returned you to your rightful owner."

As he spoke, he gently pushed the jade slip in front of Li Mufeng.

"Please accept these items, fellow Daoist. They are not conditions for my Wang family to recruit you."

"These were originally left behind by Elder Lu, and it is only right and proper that they should be returned to you, fellow Daoist."

At this point, Wang Shi'an paused slightly, and his voice became more sincere.

"As for the sincerity of my Wang family..."

"As long as you are willing to return to the Wang family and serve as a guest elder, we can discuss the provisions, cave dwelling, and cultivation resources."

"My Wang family will never mistreat anyone who is truly capable."

Wang Shi'an never imagined that the little talisman master who couldn't even afford the celestial abode fee back then would actually make it to where he is today.

Not only did he become a mid-grade first-tier talisman master, but he also developed a close relationship with the proud daughter of the Bai family.

If this person can be recruited into the Wang family, it will not only severely damage the Liu family's foundation in the talisman business, but also allow them to establish a connection with the Bai family.

If I were to form another marriage alliance with the Bai family in the future...

Thinking of this, a burning desire flashed in Wang Shi'an's eyes.

At that time, the Wang and Bai families will probably be the only ones who have the final say in Black Stone Market.

Unfortunately, Li Mufeng simply smiled and politely declined his offer.

Now, he has the support of the Liu family, the Bai family, and Zhou Zhengyang, a foundation-building talisman master from Lingyun Peak.

As long as the Wang family doesn't want to completely break off relations, they will never dare to openly harm him.

As expected, Wang Shi'an did not show the slightest displeasure after hearing this. He still had a smile on his face and personally saw Li Mufeng out of the shop.

After returning to Wanfuzhai, Li Mufeng told Liu Yan'er about the matter. His first purpose was to remind the Liu family to be wary of the Wang family, and his second purpose was to prevent Wang Shi'an from releasing information about his secret talks with the Wang family to sow discord between him and the Liu family.

After hearing what had happened, Liu Yan'er remained silent for a moment.

Then, she raised her head and looked at Li Mufeng, her usually charming peach blossom eyes softening slightly.

"Mu Feng, thank you."

"Over the years, if it weren't for you, the Liu family would never have been able to gain a foothold in the market so quickly."

As she spoke, she gently took Li Mufeng's arm.

The distance between the two suddenly closed, and a faint fragrance wafted over. Li Mufeng felt his arm touch something incredibly soft.

Liu Yan'er was already extremely beautiful, and a light green palace dress made her already tall figure even more graceful.

Over the years, countless talented young men in the market have fallen for her, but none have ever truly entered her heart.

At this moment, her peach blossom eyes were quietly gazing at Li Mufeng, her gaze flowing as if holding a thousand emotions, and their breathing became clearly audible.

Liu Yan'er leaned her entire body against him, and Li Mufeng could even feel the smoothness of her thighs through his robe.

For a moment, ripples spread across his heart; after all, he was a young man full of vigor and passion.

Some absurd thoughts even involuntarily surfaced in his mind, and for a moment, Li Mufeng even began to fantasize about what name to give his future child.

But the next moment.

Lu Tianhe's figure, the backs of the sect prodigies at the Talisman Inquiry Conference, and the still unresolved truth about the ruins all appeared in his mind one after another.

Li Mufeng felt a sudden chill. The Great Dao was not yet complete, and the future was unclear. How could he have the right to indulge in romantic love?

He subtly withdrew his arm, cupped his hands in a respectful gesture, and smiled:

"Manager Liu, you flatter me. This is simply what I should do."

After saying that, he turned around and went back to the quiet room.

Only after applying a calming talisman and feeling the cool sensation flow through his mind did he gradually suppress the restlessness in his heart.

After a long while, Li Mufeng opened his eyes and gently exhaled a breath of stale air.

Gazing at the moonlight outside the window, his expression gradually hardened.

My goal has never been this small Blackstone Town.

One day, he will leave this place, embark on the true path to immortality, and see the scenery at a higher level.

Before that, he would not easily touch anything that might hinder his Dao heart.

After that, Li Mufeng's life returned to peace.

......

On this day, Li Mufeng was cultivating the "Mountain and River Prison Suppression Scripture" in the backyard of his cave.

As the last wisp of vital energy sank deep into the bones, the panel flickered slightly.

[Shanhe Town Prison Skill Proficiency +1]

[Mountain and River Town Prison Scripture: Iron Bone Realm (Complete)]

Li Mufeng slowly exhaled a breath of stale air, a hint of joy appearing in his eyes.

I have finally mastered the second level of this body-refining technique.

Next is the [Mountain and River Body], which is the realm where the true power of this body-refining technique can be unleashed.

He took out the inheritance jade slip, probed it with his divine sense, and the records about the Mountain and River Body slowly emerged.

To condense the Mountain and River Body, in addition to cultivating the Iron Bone Realm to perfection, one also needs to refine a second-tier demon beast inner core as a catalyst.

Depending on the type of inner core refined, the resulting Mountain and River Body will undergo different changes.

A year ago, Li Mufeng asked Jubaoge, Chen Jingyuan, and everyone he could talk to to keep an eye out for the inner cores of second-tier demon beasts.

Second-tier great demons are already rare, and the inner cores that can flow into the market are even rarer, with no news to this day.

He wasn't in a hurry about it.

A few days ago, Liu Yan'er sent him a message saying that Jubaoge had found a suitable demon beast core in Tingyun Immortal City, but it would take some time to transport it over, at most half a year to arrive.

Before that, he could have continued to hone his cultivation and mastery of talismans.

……

On this day, Li Mufeng was sitting in the Wanfuzhai clinic when Huang Xuan suddenly came to his door again.

Since the incident with Wang Shi'an, this Master Huang seemed completely unfazed, still inviting him to tea and philosophical discussions every now and then, as if nothing had happened.

Inside the quiet room, the aroma of tea wafted through the air. Huang Xuan suddenly lowered his voice and said mysteriously:

"Fellow Daoist Li, there's been news about the second-tier demon beast inner core you asked me to inquire about before."

Li Mufeng's eyes flickered slightly.

"Oh?"

Huang Xuan's face showed a hint of excitement.

"A few days ago, someone discovered a severely injured second-tier Mountain Rain Dragon deep in the Black Stone Mountains. It is said that the beast had just fought with another second-tier demon beast and was seriously injured. Now, several fellow cultivators are preparing to join forces to hunt the dragon."

"However, the team is still missing a mid-grade talisman master."

"Fellow Daoist Li, rest assured, you don't need to personally engage in battle. Just provide talisman support from the rear and set up trapping talisman arrays when necessary."

"With three late-stage Qi Refining cultivators and even one at the peak of Qi Refining in the team, dealing with a heavily injured and dying Mountain Rain Dragon should be a sure thing."

"If we can kill this demon, I can also help you negotiate and get that inner core at a reasonable price."