When I was ambushed, my first thought was that I was in deep trouble.
After all, the market was in such chaos, with rampant robbery and plunder, that there were plenty of people taking advantage of the chaos.
Moreover, several months ago, some people had already set their sights on the talisman masters who left the talisman-making field. Although they were powerful, they were no match for many others, and they were rich in resources. As spiritual masters, they were often the targets of tribulation cultivators!
Therefore, Lin Xiuyuan didn't think much about it at first.
But their conversation suggested that it was premeditated.
Suspicious thoughts immediately arose. It must be that someone leaked the news and deliberately plotted against him.
"Huang Pengcai?"
This was the person Lin Xiuyuan suspected first, because he knew the details!
Although it's possible that it's Elder Qin or the Fire Talisman Master, the likelihood is not high.
Because the schedules didn't match, they weren't together every day to make talismans. And even if they were to pay attention, they wouldn't be able to know Lin Xiuyuan's progress.
Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Lin Xiuyuan still kept his success rate a little low, barely maintaining a slightly higher success rate. Otherwise, given the wonder of his purple talisman, the success rate would be so astonishing that it wouldn't take so long.
Therefore, it can only be Huang Pengcai.
But now, looking at Deacon Chen walking slowly towards him, Lin Xiuyuan realized that his guess was wrong!
As the head of the No. 2 Talisman Making Site, it's perfectly normal for Deacon Chen to know who obtained the Foundation Establishment Pill...
“Senior, if you have come for the Foundation Establishment Pill, there is no need to trouble you. I will offer it to you with both hands.”
Lin Xiuyuan did not attempt to retaliate or escape; instead, he lowered his stance, adopting a respectful demeanor and showing no unusual expression.
Even when faced with a difference in social rank, one can still resist or counterattack using external forces.
But if they differ by a certain level, it's like the difference between clouds and mud.
Any resistance would be futile.
High-ranking cultivators wield absolute power of life and death!
It might be better to be decisive; there might still be a glimmer of hope!
However, before Deacon Chen could say anything...
At that moment, several streaks of light flew through the air and slowly landed in front of the two.
Surprisingly, this was the belated escort team...
"What happened here? What did you encounter...?"
The leading cultivator, having only spoken halfway through his sentence, immediately bowed respectfully upon recognizing Deacon Chen and said, "Disciple greets Martial Uncle."
The people behind him also hurriedly and respectfully bowed.
"Greetings, Martial Uncle."
"Greetings, senior!"
"Hmm." Deacon Chen nodded slightly and said calmly, "This person is a talisman maker from my No. 2 talisman-making workshop. He was just attacked, but he is fine now."
"Yes, with Uncle Master here, there's nothing to worry about." The leading cultivator said respectfully. "Then we'll take our leave. Uncle Master, this disciple will take his leave."
Lin Xiuyuan watched the light of their escape as they turned and rose into the air. He opened his mouth as if to say something, but in the end, he didn't make a sound.
Lin Xiuyuan respectfully took out a jade box, presented it with both hands, and said, "Senior, I offer you the Foundation Establishment Pill. I hope you can spare this junior."
A hint of amusement flickered across Deacon Chen's face as he said calmly:
"Don't worry, I didn't come here for your Foundation Establishment Pill."
Upon hearing this, Lin Xiuyuan was taken aback.
Before he could react, Deacon Chen continued:
"My second niece thinks highly of you, and my Chen family also welcomes a genius talisman master like you to join us."
"I came here intending to protect you, but I didn't expect you to handle it yourself."
"Of course, the main purpose is to get you out of this market town and smoothly join my Chen family. This jade slip contains the address of a friend of mine. He is involved in the recent evacuation plan, so you should go and inform him as soon as possible."
"This..." Lin Xiuyuan froze on the spot, his face showing a blank expression. He didn't know how to react for a moment, and his feelings were extremely complicated.
Upon seeing this, Deacon Chen knew that the other party was having difficulty sorting things out, or rather, whether he believed him.
However, this matter is not difficult to ascertain.
Therefore, Deacon Chen didn't waste any more words and simply turned and left.
There are still some loose ends that need to be dealt with.
Once the Chen family sets their sights on someone, they won't allow anyone else to covet them!
With a casual wave of his hand, Deacon Chen unleashed a mysterious power from the pale gold token at his waist, resisting the anti-air formation. He then rode the escape light into the night, transforming into a streak of gray light.
"Is what he said true? Or is it a trap... After all, the guards witnessed it. If this matter is exposed, even a Foundation Establishment cultivator will likely face punishment from the Golden Sea Sect!"
"But, is a trap really necessary? I've already offered up the Foundation Establishment Pill... Or is it that I'm hesitant to act because of the witnesses..."
Lin Xiuyuan stood there in a daze, muttering to himself, his mind a jumble of thoughts.
It felt like I had just faced a life-or-death situation.
But looking at the jade slip in his hand, it was as if he had turned misfortune into blessing. Joy and fear were intertwined, and doubts and suspicions emerged.
Immediately, Lin Xiuyuan seemed to realize something, "Deacon Chen, Manager Chen... it seems they are indeed from the Chen family? However, this matter can be confirmed."
Immediately, Lin Xiuyuan took out a communication jade talisman and sent a message to Liao Cai'er, saying that he would go back later. Then he immediately headed towards the Left District!
Not long after.
Three more corpses appeared in the market!
The gray light rose again, piercing into the darkness.
The gray light arrived at the city lord's mansion and descended.
"Uncle-Master Chen."
The two guards at the gate immediately greeted him.
Deacon Chen nodded slightly and went straight into the City Lord's Mansion, arriving at a grand hall and walking directly inside.
This main hall is the Miscellaneous Affairs Hall. The city lord's steward in charge of this place is Li Hongfu, a Foundation Establishment cultivator from the Golden Sea Sect!
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