130: Queen Bee Breakthrough

White Crane Lake.

The Merchant Alliance branch by the lake.

Two ordinary-looking Cultivators were invited into the reception hall, and soon after, Liu Xuan appeared.

"Fellow Daoist Yu, and this is?"

Liu Xuan looked at the unfamiliar Cultivator beside Yu Lie and asked.

The transaction of two hundred ice blue soul-stabbing talismans at once, valued at two thousand Spirit Stones, had always been handled personally by Liu Xuan with Yu Lie.

Yu Lie stood up and bowed, introducing to Liu Xuan, "This is my elder brother, Yu Feng."

The man also stood up and bowed, "I am Yu Feng, a Personal Disciple of the Three Poisons Ancestor of the Nether Fire Sect. Greetings, Talisman Master Liu."

As Yu Feng spoke, he sized up Liu Xuan.

'His Aura is restrained, so I can't discern his cultivation, but he is as handsome as jade and possesses an extraordinary demeanor. He is indeed a Dragon among men.'

Yu Feng was originally just a Merchant Alliance steward of the Nether Fire Sect. Their current success was actually all thanks to Liu Xuan.

One hundred first-tier mid-grade Talismans a month allowed the brothers to earn an average of over two hundred Spirit Stones.

Over these past few years, they had earned several thousand Spirit Stones in total. Using these Spirit Stones, Yu Feng was able to Breakthrough to Late Qi Refining Stage and be promoted to a Personal Disciple of the Three Poisons Ancestor.

"These past years, to keep the Talisman business a secret, I haven't come to pay my respects. Please forgive me."

Liu Xuan's apparent cultivation was only Fourth Level of Qi Refining, yet Yu Feng treated Liu Xuan as a Senior, showing extreme reverence.

The reason was simple: Liu Xuan was their benefactor.

Compared to Liu Xuan, they were more worried about the business being exposed and attracting competitors.

Over the years, to conceal the source of the ice blue soul-stabbing talismans, the two brothers had engaged in much scheming and life-and-death battles.

Having paid such a great price, they certainly wouldn't offend Liu Xuan for the sake of Face.

"Fellow Daoist Yu, you are too polite!"

Liu Xuan motioned for the two to sit down, then took out a Talisman, which slowly flew in front of Yu Feng.

"This..."

Picking up the Talisman and looking at it, Yu Feng's expression suddenly changed.

"This is a first-tier high-grade ice blue soul-stabbing talisman!!!"

If there were enough of these Talismans, they would even be effective against Foundation Establishment Vicious Ghosts. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to call them strategic Materials.

"The first-tier mid-grade ice blue soul-stabbing talismans will be reduced to one hundred per month. I then plan to sell fifty first-tier high-grade Talismans per month. Can you handle that?"

The stock of Materials for first-tier mid-grade ice blue soul-stabbing talismans had run out, and the Bai family's output was just over a hundred. Liu Xuan couldn't draw more.

Materials for first-tier high-grade Talismans were temporarily abundant, but Liu Xuan wasn't that short on Spirit Stones. The extra ones could be kept for now and sold at any time in the future.

"How many Spirit Stones do you plan to sell each for?" Yu Feng asked.

"Fellow Daoist Yu, what do you think is a suitable price per Talisman?" Liu Xuan asked back with an indifferent expression.

Yu Feng lowered his head in thought, not daring to speak casually.

This business was completely monopolized by Liu Xuan, and the initiative was entirely with Liu Xuan. If he offered too low a price, Liu Xuan might become displeased, and he wouldn't even be able to keep the previous business.

But if he offered too high a price, his own profits would suffer.

"How about thirty-three Spirit Stones each?"

Combining it with the profit margin of the previous first-tier mid-grade ice blue soul-stabbing talismans, Yu Feng offered a relatively higher price.

Although the profit margin decreased a little, the total transaction value increased, and overall, he would still earn more.

"Deal!"

Liu Xuan had originally intended to sell them for thirty Spirit Stones each, so an extra three Spirit Stones already satisfied him.

With the deal struck, the atmosphere in the room lightened considerably, and the two brothers continuously spoke words of flattery.

Taking this opportunity, Liu Xuan inquired about some news from the Nether Fire Sect and discussed increasing the procurement of monster beast flesh and blood with them.

Alchemy required monster beast flesh and blood, and the rapid expansion of Black Crystal Bees also required monster beast flesh and blood. Liu Xuan's demand was very high.

"No problem!"

"At that time, I will send someone to contact your Yongning Merchant Alliance."

Yu Feng readily agreed.

After about a quarter of an hour of pleasantries, the brothers Yu Feng and Yu Lie bid farewell and left.

On their way back to the Nether Fire Sect, Yu Lie asked Yu Feng, "Big Brother, are these Talismans drawn by Talisman Master Liu himself, or by his Revered Master?"

first-tier high-grade ice blue soul-stabbing talismans were not ordinary items; many Second-rank Talisman Masters couldn't even draw them.

"I estimate they should be drawn by his Revered Master, Old Ancestor Qingyun, but why would he sell them to us?" Yu Feng's Face showed a hint of doubt.

"Could it be that Immortal Revered Master Xiao's lifespan is nearing its end, and Old Ancestor Qingyun is also planning a retreat for the Lin family?"

This matter involved a Foundation Establishment Ancestor, and there might be hidden risks, but the profit was high enough that this small risk was negligible.

The two brothers quickly lost their curiosity about the source of the Talismans and turned to thinking about how to smoothly complete this transaction and sell the acquired Talismans without leaving a trace... The next day.

Lake Heart Island.

Fledgling Eagle Courtyard Water Pavilion.

"Roar~"

A Water Dragon condensed, growing larger and larger, its formidable Aura covering the entire Lake Heart Island.

'Divine Sense can indeed assist in controlling a Formation!'

Liu Xuan concentrated fully, gradually reaching the core of the One Yuan Water Dragon Grand Array, mobilizing the Second-Rank Mid-Grade Spiritual Vein beneath the water.

"Roar~"

The Dragon's roar attracted the attention of everyone on the island; some of the Disciple's on duty looked up to watch.

"Is Senior Sister Xiaozhu practicing controlling the Grand Array? Her Aura is much stronger than before. Senior Sister has made great progress!"

"It shouldn't be. Senior Sister Xiaozhu just went to Cultivate. It's Senior Sister Kexin on duty now."

"Senior Sister Kexin?"

"Senior Sister Kexin's cultivation is Middle Stage of Qi Refining. She couldn't possibly cause such a commotion, could she?"

Zhang Kexin, who was on duty, looked at the giant Water Dragon circling above the Fledgling Eagle Courtyard, equally curious.

'This power! Did Senior Sister Xiaozhu have an Epiphany?'

'No, the Fledgling Eagle Courtyard is Liu Xuan's residence!'

"Could it be that lecher Liu Xuan?"

After mobilizing the Grand Array as a cover, Liu Xuan instructed the Black Crystal Bee Queen, "Breakthrough as quickly as possible!"

Xiao Ran had left with her people, confirming she wouldn't return anytime soon, and Zhou Xiaozhu had also gone to Cultivate. It was the best time for her to Breakthrough.

The Black Crystal Bee Queen received the order, and the Aura on her body immediately began to surge. Liu Xuan controlled the Grand Array to draw in the Spiritual Vein from under the water, and massive Spiritual Qi was swallowed into her body.

"Buzz~"

The Spiritual Qi formed a vast swirling Spiritual Cloud, and a terrifying Aura brewed within it.

The Vicious Beast Aura emanating from a Foundation Establishment Yao Beast was even more terrifying than that of an ordinary Foundation Establishment Cultivator. Liu Xuan used the Formation to isolate this Aura.

If it couldn't be completely isolated, it was still manageable. The One Yuan Water Dragon Grand Array, when fully unleashed, could also produce a Yao Beast Aura.

He just had a little bit of Formation talent, so the One Yuan Water Dragon Grand Array was just a bit stronger when he unleashed it!

"Hiss~"

"Why do I feel that this Aura is even stronger than when Senior Sister Xiaozhu and Senior Sister Kexin cooperated to control it?!"

A Disciple next to him nodded, "You're right. This Water Dragon seems to have truly come alive. I subconsciously felt fear."

Another person nearby didn't speak, but his legs were shaking. He was actually trembling.

After more than half an hour.

The Spiritual Cloud above the Black Crystal Bee Queen dissipated, and a deep black Bee Queen lay quietly on the hive.

Her body hadn't changed much, but her color had become even deeper, a bottomless black.

Upon closer inspection, mysterious patterns faintly flickered on it, possessing the effect of confusing the mind.

The Breakthrough was exceptionally smooth; the Black Crystal Bee Queen was promoted to a Foundation Establishment Yao Beast!