"Cai'er, don't go out unless you have to. Things are much more chaotic outside, so be careful while you're at home."
Before leaving, Lin Xiuyuan turned around and gave some instructions.
"Yes, I know, you too. Be careful when you're out and about."
Liao Cai'er nodded, watched Lin Xiu leave, and then closed the door.
"That's about it. I must break through to the Three Flowers Gathering at the Top as soon as possible and transcend the mortal realm to enter the profound realm! Under these circumstances, I can't hold Brother Xiuyuan back!"
Liao Cai'er looked determined as she slowly walked into the house.
After Lin Xiuyuan walked out the door, his expression revealed a hint of vigilance.
As the Hehuan Sect suddenly appeared and launched an attack, a Nascent Soul ancestor from the Hehuan Sect even launched a sneak attack.
In that battle, Patriarch Jiang was seriously injured, and a large number of cultivators perished.
Since that day, with the addition of the Hehuan Sect, the gap in strength between the two sides has become very obvious.
With two Nascent Soul stage elders coordinating the attack, the demonic forces became extremely fierce.
The current Beihefang City is basically powerless to directly resist the attack of the demonic path.
They relied entirely on the 'Six Spirits Water Armor Formation' for defense, and were severely short-handed, so they mobilized a large number of guards from the market to go there.
During this period, all sorts of rumors flew around, and it was unclear whether there were spies from the demonic path involved, or whether it was simply due to the excessive fear in people's hearts that rumors spread like wildfire.
It is said that most of the forces of the Nine Kingdoms Alliance in the Southern Frontier have been invaded by the demonic path, the four major markets of the Heavenly River are all besieged, and even the Southern Frontier Immortal City has been subjected to a strong attack.
It is also said that Ancestor Jiang was ambushed by the Nascent Soul Ancestor of the Hehuan Sect and is now seriously injured and on the verge of death, with little time left.
There were also numerous rumors that Beihefang City was about to be captured...
Thus, the already dire situation gradually descended into chaos.
Fights frequently broke out in the city, mostly involving looting and plundering. After all, the cultivators gathered in Beihe Market were no pushovers; almost all of them came to seize opportunities and treasures. As order gradually declined, one could imagine the chaos that would ensue.
Recently, many shops in the Zuocheng District have been looted. Furthermore, because Lin Xiuyuan's location is on the outskirts, robberies and attacks frequently occur in the surrounding area.
With a large number of cultivators from the City Lord's Mansion being transferred to the front lines, the guards were short-handed, and only a few market guards were maintaining order, making it difficult to attend to other matters.
Chaos ensued, and the entire city of Beihefang was filled with unease.
Under these circumstances, it's easy to imagine that unless reinforcements arrive or Patriarch Jiang reappears to lead the cultivators in resisting the demonic attack, the entire market will descend into increasing chaos as time goes on.
Lin Xiuyuan returned safely to the talisman-making workshop, stood behind the talisman-making platform, slowly closed his eyes, cleared his mind of distractions, and adjusted his state of mind.
"Hopefully, Beihe Market can hold out for a little longer, at least enough to allow me to exchange for a Foundation Establishment Pill."
Lin Xiuyuan thought to himself silently.
Although Lin Xiuyuan's progress is lagging behind, with the guarantee of a high success rate, his contribution points are catching up rapidly.
It is estimated that in two or three months, even if he is not the first to accumulate 100 contribution points, he will be the second, and he will have a very high chance of exchanging the Foundation Establishment Pill for his money.
Of course, this is on the premise that Beihefang City can withstand the attack of the demonic path during this period.
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That night.
When Lin Xiuyuan returned home, he pushed open the door and found the living room to be dimly lit... Usually, Liao Cai'er would have already prepared the meal and was sitting at the dining table waiting for him!
Instantly, Lin Xiuyuan's expression hardened, and he extended his divine sense, sensing a faint aura emanating from Liao Cai'er's room.
In a flash, the Flowing Cloud Shield flew out from his chest, swirling around him and scattering faint rays of light, forming a light shield that enveloped Lin Xiuyuan.
Lin Xiuyuan reached out his hand, hidden in his sleeve, and grasped a stack of talismans. He approached Liao Cai'er's door with a wary expression.
Pushing open the door, they found nothing unusual in the room. Liao Cai'er was lying on the ground, her whole body convulsing, her face contorted in pain, as if she were enduring immense agony.
Lin Xiuyuan strode forward, lifted Liao Cai'er's head, and asked urgently, "Cai'er, what's wrong?"
At this moment, he noticed that Liao Cai'er seemed somewhat delirious, so he used his magic to investigate.
However, for a moment, an unnatural expression appeared on Lin Xiuyuan's face.
As his divine senses probed, it was as if Liao Cai'er's entire body was exposed and appeared in Lin Xiuyuan's mind without any concealment.
At this moment, Lin Xiuyuan dared not think too much, forcibly suppressing the restlessness in his heart and stopping his wandering thoughts.
A few breaths later, Lin Xiuyuan breathed a sigh of relief.
It's not a big problem. Although it seems a bit serious, it's just a backlash from failing to pass the test.
Because Liao Cai'er is only a martial artist, unlike cultivators who possess divine sense and can precisely control their own power.
Now her internal energy is running wild and uncontrollable, causing her great pain.
If this continues, it could cause the meridians to rupture, resulting in irreversible damage.
Fortunately, it was discovered in time, so it's not a big problem!
Lin Xiuyuan took out a Rejuvenation Pill, extended his index and middle fingers, gently pried open the cherry-like mouth, and sent the pill into it, activating his magic power to help it refine.
High-grade Rejuvenation Pills have considerable medicinal power.
Not long after, with a soft moan, Liao Cai'er woke up and gradually regained her senses.
"Brother Xiuyuan..."
Liao Cai'er opened her eyes and found herself lying in Lin Xiuyuan's arms, a blush rising on her cheeks.
"Are you alright? Does your body still hurt?" Lin Xiuyuan asked with concern.
After closing her eyes and sensing for a while, Liao Cai'er shook her head and said, "It's nothing, thank you, Brother Xiuyuan."
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