Chapter 248: Chapter 127: Foundation Establishment Spiritual Object Acquired (3)

His face couldn’t help but reveal a hint of realization, feeling that it made sense.

The external display of Zhou Changwang, after all, was only at the ’Fourth Layer’ realm of Qi Cultivation. No matter how powerful his magic might be, with such a level, it was naturally impossible for him to slay a zombie comparable to the top-tier Ninth-Layer Qi Cultivation cultivators.

It was normal to rely on external forces.

Asserting solely on one’s own strength? That would be sheer fantasy.

Although she was a bit surprised, feeling that Zhou Changwang’s ’financial resources’ seemed overly abundant.

Dozens of Spirit Talismans, each capable of threatening this zombie, would each have to be at least a Top-Grade First Rank talisman.

As for Mid-Tier First Grade Spirit Talismans? Falling on this zombie, it probably wouldn’t even scratch an itch.

Even if one Tier One Upper Grade Spirit Talisman costs three hundred Lower-Grade Spirit Stones, throwing that many would require nearly ten thousand Lower-Grade Spirit Stones.

Not to mention, she knew that Thunder Technique Talismans often were much more expensive; even a Top-Grade First Rank Thunder Element Talisman could sell for five hundred Lower-Grade Spirit Stones.

Previously, Zhou Changwang had spent over thirteen thousand Lower-Grade Spirit Stones to purchase the cultivation technique "Pure Yang Five Elements Technique" and had even gifted her a pound of Centennial Spirit Tea Leaves, which, if calculated in Spirit Stones, would be two to three thousand more, and now almost another consumption of ten thousand Lower-Grade Spirit Stones...

Even she, as the Pavilion Master of Shuiyun Pavilion in Fengming Dock Marketplace, felt that her poverty had limited her imagination.

Indeed, it was too extravagant.

With those spirit stones, one could buy four or five Second Grade Spirit Talismans.

Of course, as it was someone else’s business, she was not in a position to inquire too much. After calming her mind, she immediately said, "Alright, since that zombie has been dealt with, let’s quickly go over and join them, so they don’t worry."

As for this Corpse Core, Fellow Daoist Zhou, since you killed this zombie, the Corpse Core is yours, although not of Second Grade level, it is the source of this zombie’s power and can be used as material for refining puppets. Selling it could be worth one or two thousand Lower-Grade Spirit Stones.

It can be considered as some compensation for your loss."

"Thank you, Senior."

Zhou Changwang also didn’t stand on ceremony, saluted with cupped hands and reached out to take the Corpse Core.

"I am not much older than you. In the future, you can just call me Sister Shen or Fellow Daoist Shen, like Xiaoyue does.

Calling me senior makes me feel old."

Shen Xinyue waved her hand, then, as if thinking of something, said, "By the way, about killing this zombie, don’t disclose it.

I will say it was led away by someone else.

Conceal your wealth.

I can ensure that the cultivators within Shuiyun Pavilion won’t harbor any thoughts, but those from cultivation clans prioritize profit and, until they gain power, are not paragons of virtue, engaging in many unsavory activities.

Since Fellow Daoist Zhou has many spirit talismans, it’s wise to guard against potential threats."

"Thank you, Sister Shen, for the reminder, I understand,"

Zhou Changwang nodded repeatedly, saying so.

He realized that Shen Xinyue’s actions were a form of protection for him, and since he was naturally low-key and didn’t like to flaunt, this was certainly a good thing for him and he would not refuse this kindness.

Then the group started back along the path they came.

As for that Zhao Shanhe?

Zhou Changwang had wanted to capture him and kill him, but the opponent was too decisive in his escape, directly using a Low-Tier Second Grade Earth Escape Talisman to flee underground, and after surfacing, dared not linger, fleeing rapidly.

He looked around earlier but saw no trace of the other party, so he had to let it go for now.

Returning to the previous valley entrance, the Shuiyun Pavilion crowd, along with Lu Wei’Er, Fang Shitong, and Gong Bai Xue, were all waiting there.

The appearance of the zombie had indeed caused some chaos, but as its target wasn’t them, no one was hurt, and everyone remained intact.

"Let’s move!"

After regrouping, Shen Xinyue made a deliberate, solemn low shout, and the group, already on edge, swiftly followed her without hesitation, quickly heading towards their predetermined destination.

Until an hour later, in a relatively flat forest clearing, the group stopped to rest and recuperate.

Someone asked, and Shen Xinyue briefly explained the previous events, completely hiding Zhou Changwang’s involvement, just saying the zombie was led away by that cultivator.

Although everyone felt there was something off, especially since they could hear the thunder’s commotion despite the distance, they did not pursue the matter further.

Zhou Changwang, of course, enjoyed this peace, finding a spot by himself, sitting cross-legged, and began cultivating to restore the spiritual power within his body.

After one circulation, Zhou Changwang awoke, glanced around, seeing most people were meditating to restore their spiritual power, with others standing guard nearby.

Zhou Changwang performed a Derivation Technique, confirmed the surroundings were safe, and then began to tally his gains this time.

The consumption of over thirty Spirit Talismans, most of which were high-quality Sealing Talismans, even if sealing the Five Elements Thunder Transformation Technique, were only worth thirty to fifty Lower-Grade Spirit Stones each.

So, his actual consumption this time wasn’t as much as imagined, at most a little over a thousand Lower-Grade Spirit Stones.

In fact, it was even less.

Because the Spirit Talismans were drawn by him, and the sealed Five Elements Thunder Transformation Technique was cast by him, besides the consumption of Talisman Paper and Talisman Ink, there was hardly any cost.

And the gains!