We mustn't actively seek out Bizarre Demons on adventures! It's too dangerous! I wonder if Bizarre Demons can be bought? Spending Spirit Stones to purchase sealed Bizarre Demons is the safest and most secure method. Whether Bizarre Demons are available for purchase still needs to be tested.

Jia Ren left Qingzhu Island and flew towards the Qunxing Archipelago. The Qunxing Archipelago was located in a rocky area with numerous islands. The vast majority were ordinary islands without value; some were uninhabited, while others were occupied by Cultivators. The largest island in the Qunxing Archipelago was Wanling Island. This island was the largest, rich in Spiritual Energy, and housed the most Cultivators. After a long period of development, a market had formed there, known as the Qunxing Marketplace, where Cultivators exchanged goods and necessities. Jia Ren had visited Wanling Island many times to purchase necessary supplies.

"Alchemist Shi!"

A few Loose Cultivators saw Jia Ren and approached him with respectful greetings.

The Qunxing Archipelago had many resources, attracting many Loose Cultivators to make a living there. The strongest individual on Wanling Island was an early Golden Core Cultivator, known as the Qunxing Island Master. It was said that the Qunxing Island Master hailed from a Sect and, for reasons unknown, had fled his Sect to make a living there.

When Jia Ren first arrived, he sold Elixirs, revealing his Second Order Alchemy Skills. Alchemists were scarce, let alone Second-Order Alchemists; an independent Second-Order Alchemist was exceedingly rare. The Qunxing Island Master had intentions of recruiting him, wanting to take Jia Ren under his wing. After being rejected, the Island Master even considered using force.

The final outcome was… the Qunxing Island Master disappeared without a trace and had been missing ever since.

Many suspected this had something to do with Alchemist Shi, although there was no evidence.

"Qunxing Island cannot be without a master for a day, Alchemist Shi! Would you like to become the Qunxing Island Master?"

Shi Bai, with his Foundation Establishment Late Stage cultivation and rare Second Order Alchemy Skills, was undoubtedly the perfect candidate for Qunxing Island Master.

"I'm not interested in being the Island Master, and the disappearance of the Qunxing Island Master has nothing to do with me."

Jia Ren had indeed had a conflict with the Qunxing Island Master upon his arrival on the island. The two sides did not engage in battle. The Qunxing Island Master initially wanted to make a move, but upon seeing the Thousand-Year-Old Black Turtle outside Qingzhu Island, his attitude changed one hundred and eighty degrees, and he never troubled Jia Ren again.

Shortly after this incident, the Qunxing Island Master went missing. Many suspected Jia Ren was connected to the Qunxing Island Master's disappearance.

Jia Ren made his way directly to the Qunxing Marketplace on Wanling Island. The Qunxing Marketplace was bustling, with many shops and numerous Cultivators coming and going. In the most bustling area, a shop named A Certain Little Shop belonged to him. It mainly dealt in Talismans and Elixirs, occasionally selling Magic Artifacts. It also acquired aged Spiritual Medicines and rare Spirit Ores.

"Junior Brother, these are the Spiritual Medicines we've recently acquired. We've made quite a lot of Spirit Stones from selling Talismans."

Zhang Pengpeng, under his guidance, had rapidly improved in Talisman crafting and now mastered the Divine Wind Talisman, worthy of being called a Second-Order Talisman Master. Relying on selling Second Tier Talismans, maintaining her cultivation was not a problem. Leaving A Certain Little Shop in her hands, Jia Ren had no need to worry.

"Thank you for your hard work. Don't neglect your cultivation."

Jia Ren took some of the Spirit Stones and Spiritual Medicines from the accounts and headed straight for the Tianxing Trade Association.

The Tianxing Trade Association was powerful, affiliated with the Tianxing Sect, and was also a first-class trade association in the Western Wasteland Domain. The Western Extreme Sea possessed resources unavailable inland, offering enormous potential. The Tianxing Trade Association had established a shop there to purchase local Spiritual Medicines and Demonic Beast Materials.

"Daoist Shi? This is indeed a rare visit."

The Foundation Establishment Steward of the Tianxing Trade Association greeted him enthusiastically with a bright smile. "We inquired with the Sect not long ago. The Foundation Establishment Late Stage Alchemy Recipes will not be sold. However, if you're willing to join the Tianxing Sect, even Third Rank Alchemy Recipes wouldn't be a problem."

"I'm afraid you'll be disappointed about the Thousand-Year Snow Lotus, Daoist Friend. That item is a main ingredient for the Golden Core Formation Pill. It grows in extremely cold places, so it's difficult to acquire in the Western Wasteland Domain, wouldn't you agree?"

The Tianxing Trade Association, with its formidable power, had resource channels in the Western Wasteland Domain. He had sought information on both Foundation Establishment Late Stage Alchemy Recipes and the Thousand-Year Snow Lotus, so not finding them was disappointing.

"I'll pass on joining the Tianxing Sect. I dislike restrictions and have no intention of joining any Sect."

Jia Ren didn't harbor much disappointment; he was merely trying his luck.

"This time, I'm not here for Alchemy Recipes or the Thousand-Year Snow Lotus. I wonder if your esteemed trade association sells Bizarre Demons?"

What?! The Commerce Guild Steward was utterly stunned, seriously doubting his ears. He stared at Jia Ren with a peculiar expression. Buying Bizarre Demons? This fellow is getting more and more outrageous! Is he a Bizarre Alliance Cultivator? Even Bizarre Alliance Cultivators aren't interested in all Bizarre Demons; they're very picky. If they truly find a Bizarre Demon they want, they would typically try to seize it rather than purchase it.

"Daoist Friend, what is your purpose for buying Bizarre Demons?"

Ordinary Cultivators avoid Bizarre Demons at all costs; why would someone be willing to spend a high price to purchase them? Not to mention the inherent value of Bizarre Demons, the Magic Artifacts used to seal them were, at minimum, Superior Grade Evil Warding Artifacts. Such artifacts were far more valuable than common Top-grade Magic Artifacts. Therefore, the cost of buying Bizarre Demons was astonishingly high.

"Purchasing Bizarre Demons isn't difficult..." the steward continued. "Alchemy Recipes and the Thousand-Year Snow Lotus are foundational to a Sect and normally aren't allowed to circulate outside. Bizarre Demons are different. Besides consuming Evil-Sealing Artifacts to cleanse an area of hidden dangers, they offer no significant benefits or utility. Not everyone wants to turn into a Bizarre Demon. If it weren't for the Town Demon Alliance's mandatory requirement for Sects to clear out Bizarre Demons for the safety of their territories, few Sects would willingly deal with them. Sealed Bizarre Demons can fetch a good price, so the Tianxing Sect is naturally willing to sell them. The value of different Bizarre Demons and the Evil-Sealing Artifacts used varies. Bizarre Demons are pricey, and I'm just afraid, Daoist Shi... you might not be able to afford them."

The Tianxing Sect had spent a great deal and used expensive Evil-Sealing Artifacts, so they certainly wouldn't sell Bizarre Demons cheaply.

Can Bizarre Demons really be... bought?

"The cheapest Bizarre Demons will suffice."

Jia Ren wasn't coveting the Tianxing Sect's Evil-Sealing Artifacts. The quality of the Evil-Sealing Artifacts he crafted was far superior; what he truly wanted were the Bizarre Demons themselves. The weaker the Bizarre Demon, the better. Releasing such a Bizarre Demon would subject him to a lesser backlash and minimize any threat to himself. He wouldn't buy powerful Bizarre Demons either. For example, he wouldn't dare release something like the Mirror Bizarre...

"May I be so bold as to ask, Daoist Shi, for what purpose do you wish to purchase Bizarre Demons?"

The Tianxing Sect dared not sell Bizarre Demons casually. If a Bizarre Demon sold by them, one recorded by the Town Demon Alliance, was released into another Sect's territory and unleashed a slaughter, wouldn't the blame fall squarely on the Tianxing Sect? The Tianxing Sect would certainly handle such matters with care. Inquiring about the intended use was standard procedure.

"Bizarre Demons are a scourge to Cultivators. I wish to unravel their mysteries."

The Commerce Guild Steward had heard similar claims countless times and appeared unimpressed. If Bizarre Demons could be so easily resolved, would they have become such a major scourge to Cultivators? Even Divine Transformation Stage Powerhouses are helpless against them, able only to seal them. The Town Demon Alliance has never ceased its research into Bizarre Demons, all to no avail. And now a mere Foundation Establishment Cultivator claims he wants to solve what neither Divine Transformation Cultivators nor the Town Demon Alliance could?

"The price of a Bizarre Demon depends on the specifics. The minimum is 30,000 Spirit Stones. This matter is of great importance. Please pay a deposit, Daoist Shi."

Jia Ren promptly paid a deposit of 3,000 Spirit Stones. He also bought the Spiritual Medicines he needed from the store before leaving, satisfied.

When the Bizarre Demon would be delivered depended on the Tianxing Trade Association's efficiency. He didn't need to worry; he could simply wait quietly for the Bizarre Demon to be delivered.

It really feels good to have money! There's no need to go out searching for Bizarre Demons, gather intelligence, or risk dealing with them directly. The abilities of Bizarre Demons are unknown; one might suffer an unexpected setback. Bizarre Demon abilities are strange and varied. Evil Warding Talismans aren't a panacea; who knows if I might encounter a Bizarre Demon that even they can't handle?

Jia Ren returned to Qingzhu Island, cultivated Spells, and improved his Proficiency Levels. His Insect External Incarnation flew out in search of Spiritual Medicines.

In over four years, the Insect External Incarnation had changed significantly. Its strength had improved rapidly, and its Proficiency Level had risen to the Technique-Nearing-Dao Level. The higher the Proficiency Level of the Insect External Incarnation, the stronger its power, the wider its range of independent movement, and the more obvious the overall improvement.

The Sonic-Thief Mosquito King had not broken through to the Foundation Establishment Late Stage, so its combat power in its incarnate state was still at the Foundation Establishment Late Stage. After its Proficiency Level reached Technique Approaching the Dao, the Spiritual Root Aptitude of each Sonic-Thief Mosquito King was enhanced again, making each one equivalent to a cultivator with a Lower Grade Spiritual Root. A hundred such Sonic-Thief Mosquito Kings combined were even superior to a Cultivator with a Top Grade Spiritual Root.

The Cultivation Level of the Insect External Incarnation was improving steadily. It had already reached the Foundation Establishment Mid-Stage and, perhaps before long, might even catch up to his own.

The Insect External Incarnation had undergone other changes as well. Its maximum control distance had surged once again, more than doubling to reach up to 3,000 miles. Beyond that, it had gained an additional special ability: Spatial Transposition.

As long as the Insect External Incarnation and Jia Ren's true self were within the control range, they could swap positions instantly at the cost of a huge amount of Spiritual Power. The greater the distance, the more Spiritual Power it consumed. A distance of 3,000 miles was enough to completely drain the user's Spiritual Power.

This was an extraordinary ability, greatly enhancing his true self's chances of survival in critical situations. If his true self encountered a lethal threat, switching places with the Insect External Incarnation could allow him to escape disaster.

The Insect External Incarnation chose an island to establish a New Cave Abode. This would serve as a lifesaving measure in case he encountered an insurmountable danger.

While the Insect External Incarnation went to the sea regions to search for Spiritual Medicines, Jia Ren's true self entered the Talisman Crafting Room to study Talismans.

Since acquiring seven Thunder Rhino Beasts and successfully incorporating Thunder Rhino Horn Powder with other materials, the power of his Evil Warding Talismans had increased, officially reaching Second Order. There were very few types of Evil-Warding Talismans recorded in the Heavenly Talisman Treasure Mirror, which had always been a point of regret for him. He constantly thought about how to supplement his Talisman repertoire and add new Fu Wan.

Jia Ren attempted to use the Press Bizarre Engravings and Seal Trickery Engravings he had previously seen, reverse-engineering them into similar talismanic patterns for Talisman Crafting. Inscriptions on Magic Artifacts could be transformed into talismanic patterns; logically, such Inscriptions should also be convertible into talismanic patterns. They shared certain similarities, making the possibility of achieving this quite high.

However, when researching new Talismans, he quickly encountered problems. The Press Bizarre and Seal Trickery Engravings were designed for longevity, with a Magic Artifact serving as a long-term carrier. Talismans were different. They were consumables, not meant for extended use. This was why there were no Talismans specifically for pressing or sealing Bizarre Demons.

How could this be changed? One way was for the Talisman to burn, transforming into a special force that suppressed Bizarre Demons, achieving a temporary suppressive effect. There was another method... a rather bold idea. Jia Ren thought of the small white flowers he had seen on the bodies of the Dream Bizarre and other unknown creatures—a special Bizarre Object that grew on flesh and blood. Could this special Bizarre Object be used to create Talismans? Bizarre Talismans to deal with Bizarre Demons... Whether to implement this plan would depend on the experiments with the Suppressing Fiend Holy Fire Command.ŸŸŸ

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