Godly gear acquired! But then a woman's scream came from next door.

Seeing the satisfaction on Lin Yuan’s face, Mu Wanqing subtly signaled to a maid.

The maid understood, and with light steps, respectfully brought two trays before Lin Yuan.

“This shield is called the azure profound shield.”

“This shield is primarily crafted from Azure Profound Copper, supplemented with refined Profound Iron. Not only can it change size at will, but once activated, it can also automatically protect its owner, actively deflecting incoming attacks. Its market price is one thousand two hundred Spirit Stones.”

Lin Yuan’s gaze fell upon the ancient bronze small shield.

Within the intricate array patterns carved on its surface, wisps of spiritual light pulsed like a Bloodline, containing a profound, mountain-like power.

He already possessed a top-grade Magical Artifact Flying Sword obtained from Su Qinghan, so his offensive capabilities were quite sharp and there was no need to spend a fortune on another offensive Magical Artifact.

However, this azure profound shield perfectly compensated for his defensive shortcomings.

“Besides these, is there anything else?”

“Of course there is!”

Mu Wanqing’s red lips curled slightly, and she clapped her hands softly.

Two slender maids gracefully entered again. This time, each of their trays held only one item, making them appear even more precious.

On the left tray was a Talisman flowing with a faint golden light, its runes profound and mysterious. Just a glance at it brought a heart-pounding, immense pressure.

On the right tray was a purple-black Medicinal Pill, the size of a longan, with wisps of black Qi coiling around it like venomous snakes, emitting an extremely cold and violent aura.

A difficult-to-conceal gleam suddenly shot forth from Lin Yuan’s eyes.

Although his Cultivation was not high, having toiled in the lower echelons of the Cultivation world for so many years, his discerning eye and experience were far beyond ordinary people.

“Talisman Treasure?”

“Precisely.”

Mu Wanqing’s smile widened.

“This treasure is called the ‘Mountain Overturning Seal’. It contains a portion of the power of a Core Formation Stage Magic Treasure, sealed within. Once activated, it can manifest as a divine mountain Seal descending from the sky. Even a Late Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivator might not dare to face it head-on.”

A Talisman Treasure!

This was a true life-saving trump card.

This item was extremely difficult to refine, as it would damage the Magic Treasure's Origin. Therefore, it was extremely rare on the market, and each one was considered sky-high in price.

Lin Yuan’s gaze then turned to the purple-black Medicinal Pill.

“Is this… a yin sha pill?”

“Fellow Daoist Sun has excellent eyesight,” Mu Wanqing praised. “This yin sha pill is made by collecting Earth Fiend Qi from the Nine Netherworld, supplemented with dozens of poisonous Spirit Medicines. Once detonated, its power is absolutely no less than that Mountain Overturning Seal Talisman Treasure.”

Lin Yuan understood in his heart.

Both the Mountain Overturning Seal Talisman Treasure and this yin sha pill were incredibly powerful killing tools, and it was no exaggeration to say they were trump cards capable of turning the tide.

It seemed that Mu Wanqing was truly bringing out her most prized possessions to win over this mysterious “high-level Alchemist.”

“How much do these two cost?”

“The Mountain Overturning Seal Talisman Treasure requires some preparation time to activate, so its price is slightly lower, two thousand Spirit Stones,” Mu Wanqing extended two slender fingers.

“This yin sha pill can be activated instantly and is more insidious, two thousand three hundred Spirit Stones.”

Lin Yuan quickly calculated in his mind.

The azure profound shield, the Mountain Overturning Seal, the yin sha pill, plus the profound water grass he was determined to get, added up to a considerable total.

“What about this profound water grass?” Lin Yuan finally looked at the Spiritual Plant emitting cold Qi.

“profound water grass, one thousand five hundred Spirit Stones.”

Mu Wanqing calculated: “If Fellow Daoist Sun wants all of them, the total price is seven thousand Spirit Stones. At an eighty percent discount, it would be five thousand six hundred Spirit Stones.”

She smiled charmingly, her eyes flowing with allure.

Lin Yuan had just acquired three thousand four hundred Spirit Stones, and combined with what he had gained in the market recently, his total assets were just over six thousand.

This transaction would almost empty him out.

However, being able to purchase these treasures, which would make even Foundation Establishment Cultivators envious, for five thousand six hundred Spirit Stones was definitely a huge profit.

Especially for the Earth Core Nether Fire, these preparations were essential.

Lin Yuan no longer hesitated, reaching out and patting his Storage Pouch at his waist, causing spiritual light to flash repeatedly.

Clatter!

A small pile of shimmering Spirit Stones instantly appeared on the table.

“Thank you.”

The transaction complete, Lin Yuan did not linger, rising directly to take his leave.

“I will see Fellow Daoist Sun out.”

Mu Wanqing personally escorted him, her attitude becoming even more intimate and warm. “From now on, if Fellow Daoist has any more Medicinal Pills to sell, or anything you need, you can directly come here to find me with this token.”

She winked at Lin Yuan, her smile containing a few more indescribable meanings.

Lin Yuan merely nodded slightly. After leaving the Peak Masters Residence, he activated his black wood shuttle, transforming into an inconspicuous black light, and sped down the mountain.

He did not return directly but deliberately made several large detours, confirming that there was no Divine Sense or aura tracking him from behind, before plunging into the dense forest at the foot of the mountain.

Lin Yuan’s figure blurred, he dispelled his Illusion Transformation Art, and reverted to his original appearance.

Having done all this, he once again controlled his black wood shuttle, flying silently close to the ground back to his small courtyard.

Lin Yuan took out the newly acquired azure profound shield. With a thought, spiritual power was injected.

Buzz!

The small bronze shield glowed brightly, circling and dancing around him like a loyal star, casting a solid protective barrier.

He then took out the top-grade Magical Artifact “Frost Cold Sword” he had obtained from Su Qinghan, practicing both offense and defense carefully in the courtyard.

An hour later, he was able to coordinate the two Magical Artifacts quite skillfully.

Han Shuang stood quietly by the door, her bright eyes filled with admiration and worship.

“Ah—!”

Just then, a shrill scream pierced the tranquility.

The sound came from Brother Wei He’s courtyard next door; it was Su Qingyan’s voice.

Immediately after, came Wei He’s roar, suppressed with anger, his voice hoarse and violent, like a trapped beast howling.

“Is there anything else you’ve hidden! Speak! Is there anything else?!”

Lin Yuan’s brows instantly furrowed. Even through the wall, he could feel the violent aura mixed with Corpse Qi.

“Brother Wei, what’s wrong? Why such a big temper?”

Lin Yuan asked calmly from across the wall.

The sounds from the other side of the courtyard wall stopped abruptly.

A moment later, Wei He’s slightly panting voice came, tinged with a forcibly suppressed irritation.

“Brother Lin, please excuse me. My lowly wife at home is ignorant, she secretly hid Medicinal Pills and ruined my important Cultivation matters…”

“I’ve already made all the preparations and can depart at any time. How about you, Brother Wei? Shall I come over for a chat?” Lin Yuan cut straight to the chase.

“Perfect! My Ironclad Corpse has just successfully advanced to a Bronze Armored Corpse. I was just about to invite Brother Lin over to discuss!” Wei He’s voice carried a hint of uncontrollable excitement.

Lin Yuan pushed open his door and walked a few steps into the courtyard next door.

Su Qingyan was curled up in the shadows under the eaves, her long hair disheveled. On half of her pretty face, a clear red five-finger mark was swollen, a shocking sight.

When she saw Lin Yuan, she instinctively shrank her neck, a flicker of despair in her eyes.

But when she saw Lin Yuan’s calm, unperturbed gaze, a faint, pleading glimmer erupted from the depths of her despair, only to be immediately drowned by intense fear, causing her to bury her head even lower, her body trembling uncontrollably.

“Brother Wei, a few days ago, Fairy Su even asked me to refine Medicinal Pills, saying it was to suppress the corpse poison for you. As husband and wife, if there are any misunderstandings, it’s best to clear them up,” Lin Yuan’s gaze swept over Su Qingyan and finally rested on Wei He.

Wei He’s face was somewhat unnatural, his eyes bloodshot, and Corpse Qi surged around him, clearly indicating his unstable emotions.

He grinned, revealing his pale teeth: “Brother Lin is right, I was too impatient. Recently, my Refined Corpse reached a critical juncture, and the corpse poison backlash was severe, so I temporarily lost control of my temper.”

“The Earth Core Nether Fire is of great importance, Brother Wei still needs to take care of himself and not lose sight of the bigger picture over minor issues,” Lin Yuan hinted meaningfully.

“I understand!” Wei He nodded heavily. “My injuries have also recovered quite a bit. Moreover, just yesterday, with the help of the remaining qi gathering pills from Qingyan, I successfully broke through and entered the Seventh Layer of Qi Refining!”

“No time to lose, how about we depart tomorrow morning?”

“Excellent!”