I Cultivate Longevity in the Cultivation Realm

Logically speaking, they should have suffered major losses by now, so why do they still dare to oppose our Shuiyun Pavilion?

"It’s all for revenge."

Hao Lianyu blurted out, and seeing Zhou Changwang’s puzzled expression, decided to explain directly, "The enmity between the Lai Family and our Shuiyun Pavilion actually stems from Pavilion Master Shen.

Over ten years ago, Pavilion Master Shen accidentally met the young master of the Lai Family, Lai Yuhua.

Lai Yuhua fell in love at first sight with Pavilion Master Shen and persistently pursued her.

However, Pavilion Master Shen was solely focused on cultivation and uninterested in romance, rejecting him multiple times.

Eventually, Lai Yuhua became angry and, taking advantage of Pavilion Master Shen’s outing, surrounded her, trying to force her to accept him as her Dao companion.

Of course, Pavilion Master Shen refused, resulting in a battle where Lai Yuhua perished, and Pavilion Master Shen escaped amidst the chaos.

Since then, the Lai Family has relentlessly opposed our Shuiyun Pavilion.

Only when Pavilion Master Shen was sent to Fengming Wufang City did the tension slightly ease.

But ever since Pavilion Master Shen returned, the conflict between the Lai Family and us has intensified again.

Later, in Divine Wind Valley, many cultivators from the Lai Family, including their Foundation Establishment cultivator Lai Yongsheng, were killed. Coincidentally, most of them were killed by us, which naturally deepened the enmity."

Saying this, Fairy Lianyu couldn’t help but glance at Zhou Changwang and continued, "So, since then, the relationship between the Lai Family and us has worsened.

There have even been a few direct confrontations.

Of course, this is just one aspect.

Our Shuiyun Pavilion is backed by the Shuiyun Immortal Sect, being part of the sect’s forces.

At least openly, the Foundation Establishment clans cannot dare to target us excessively.

But in the business arena, it’s different.

The Lai Family, I don’t know what price they paid, but they persuaded several cultivation clans deeply collaborating with us, and now, they have all severed ties with us.

Several loose cultivator talisman makers and alchemy masters are no longer providing us with spirit talismans and spirit pills.

Even Alchemist Zhao, who was long stationed within our Shuiyun Pavilion, found Pavilion Master Shen a few days ago and said he wanted to retire... claiming to retire, but had Xiaofang not witnessed him interacting with people from the Lai Family, we might have believed him."

"When did this start happening? How is Sister Shen now?"

Zhou Changwang frowned and asked.

"It started after the hunt in Divine Wind Valley.

Sister Shen now gets up early every day, trying to reach out to various cultivation clans, loose cultivator talisman makers, and alchemy masters.

Unfortunately, the efforts have little outcome.

At present, the shelves within our Shuiyun Pavilion are almost empty.

Only the Eye-clearing Spiritual Liquid and Spiritual Eye Golden Liquid, being specialties of the Shuiyun Immortal Sect, have sufficient stock.

While the sales of Eye-clearing Spiritual Liquid and Spiritual Eye Golden Liquid remain stable, the lack of other spiritual materials greatly impacts us.

Most importantly, with Alchemist Zhao’s departure, our Cloud Spirit Pill and Water Rhythm Pill will soon be out of stock.

At that time, it would be truly unsustainable.

Perhaps, Fellow Daoist Zhou, you won’t need to supply Qingyun Grass and Spirit Charm Flowers anymore in the future."

Fairy Lianyu remarked with a sigh.

...

After bidding farewell to Fairy Lianyu, Zhou Changwang’s brow also furrowed.

He hadn’t expected Shen Xinyue to silently endure so much pressure.

And when she visited him last time, she didn’t mention it at all.

In fact, the batch of spirit talismans Zhou Changwang crafted could have been her breakthrough solution. If handled properly, using Sealing Thunder Talismans and Summoning Talismans as a gimmick, it would certainly attract countless cultivators to join.

However, because Zhou Changwang was offered a bounty by Young Master Ye, she sealed that batch of spirit talismans to prevent speculation and exposure of Zhou Changwang’s identity as Ascendant Feng Hua.

At least for now, that batch of spirit talismans cannot be used to resolve the crisis within Shuiyun Pavilion.

"No matter what, it’s imperative to help since it’s still linked to me.

Helping is necessary.

The only concern is how to help."

Zhou Changwang understands that the conflict between the Lai Family and Shuiyun Pavilion will eventually fade with time.

After all, Shuiyun Pavilion is backed by the Shuiyun Immortal Sect, and Shen Xinyue is a formal disciple of the sect. Even if they suffer losses, they can only grudgingly accept it.

However, the incident in Divine Wind Valley is different.

Numerous cultivators witnessed Zhou Changwang kill several Lai Family members, and since he ultimately serves Shuiyun Pavilion, the Lai Family naturally attributes everything to Shuiyun Pavilion.

Shen Xinyue also has a longstanding animosity with the Lai Family; Lai Yuhua was the child of Lai Changsheng.

Combining new grudges with old hatreds naturally led to the current situation.

Pondering this, Zhou Changwang quickly became busy again.

Three days later.

Zhou Changwang used the Disguise and Bone-Shrinking Technique, altering his appearance and physique, quietly entering the marketplace.

Ignoring the many curious gazes, Zhou Changwang directly entered Shuiyun Pavilion.

Coincidentally, Fairy Lianyu was standing at the entrance as if preparing to leave. Seeing Zhou Changwang, her eyes narrowed, and she quickly lowered her head, saying, "Greetings, Elder, welcome."

With that, she slightly bowed and ushered him inside.

At that moment.

Zhou Changwang did not conceal his cultivation and fully displayed his power in front of everyone.

The faint spiritual pressure made hearts tremble.

Foundation Establishment!

The realm Zhou Changwang revealed at the moment was precisely the Foundation Establishment Realm Level.

No wonder Fairy Lianyu appeared so flustered and respectful upon encountering him.

Of course.

Zhou Changwang hasn’t actually reached Foundation Establishment.

Everything is due to the Divine Concealment Technique.

This magic, obtained from Crow Daoist, a Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator.

By utilizing this technique, it’s not only possible to evade detection from cultivators of the same Foundation Establishment level but even Zhou Changwang’s Spirit Eye Technique and Derivation Technique are fooled, indicating its miraculous nature.

Moreover, the Divine Concealment Technique can not only hide but also reveal.

While concealed, even cultivators of far higher realms cannot discern the truth.

And when revealed, it can simulate a realm much higher than one’s actual cultivation level.

For example, Zhou Changwang currently is showcasing the realm of an Early Stage Foundation Establishment Cultivator using the Spirit Concealment Technique.

Third-Layer Foundation Establishment.

Though not exceptionally strong, it’s sufficient.

In a marketplace with only a few dozen Foundation Establishment cultivators, such cultivation power certainly commands respect.

"How should I address you, and what brings you here today?"

Hao Lianyu carefully attended to him and asked.

"You may call me Kunpeng Daoist.

I’ll just browse around first."

Zhou Changwang briefly responded, then shifted his gaze towards the interior of the store.

Indeed, as Fairy Lianyu mentioned earlier, various spiritual materials inside Shuiyun Pavilion are in short supply now.

Besides the Eye-clearing Spiritual Liquid and Spiritual Eye Golden Liquid, only some Jade Scrolls are relatively abundant.

As for spirit talismans, spirit pills, and various spiritual materials, they are extremely scarce.

The display counters within the store are filled more sparsely to occupy space.

"The items here seem somewhat insufficient."

Zhou Changwang couldn’t help but sigh and said.

"It’s mainly because we rarely host esteemed cultivators like yourself.

Therefore, it may not meet your expectations."

Just then, a voice rang out.

A graceful figure with a tender visage elegantly stepped forward.

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The toothache, it’s terrible...