Beast Taming Tower

Chapter 2521 Star Origin Island, Qulin Market

"Fellow Daoist Chen, my art of talisman crafting does indeed have a lineage!"

Fairy Yu Luo explained with a light laugh.

"Oh? No wonder the immortal talisman I just crafted was so powerful," Chen Xuan said with a smile.

Upon hearing this, Fairy Yu Luo was slightly surprised.

Then she laughed and said, "Fellow Daoist Chen, you flatter me. That talisman wasn't made by me!"

"Really? I thought you, Fairy, made it yourself!"

Chen Xuan said with a smile.

However, Chen Xuan did not continue this topic.

After asking a few more questions about Star Origin Island, he smiled and said, "Fairy, you've expended a great deal of energy and are quite injured. Why don't you take this opportunity to recover properly? Once you've recovered enough, how about we go back to Star Origin Island together?"

"Thank you, Fellow Daoist Chen. Then I won't stand on ceremony!"

After thanking her, Fairy Yu Luo immediately found a place to sit down cross-legged.

Chen Xuan didn't stand on ceremony.

After landing on the island, they found a place and began cleaning up the battlefield.

Soon, Chen Xuan collected the storage bags of the three late-stage Golden Immortals at the Great Perfection realm.

As for the three corpses, Chen Xuan threw them into the Immortal Beast Tower to feed the Gold-Eating Insects.

During this period, due to the relatively abundant food supply, the cultivation level of the Gold-Eating Insect Swarm improved extremely rapidly.

Currently, nearly two hundred Gold-Eating Insects have reached the Golden Immortal realm in cultivation.

In battle, he will definitely be a great help to Chen Xuan.

However, the speed of the gold-eating insect swarm is relatively slow.

Under normal circumstances, Chen Xuan would not easily use the Gold-Eating Insects in battle.

After dealing with the matter, Chen Xuan began to meditate and rest again.

About a day later, when Fairy Yu Luo's immortal power had fully recovered and even her injuries had been completely suppressed, Fairy Yu Luo finally put away the protective array.

"Fellow Daoist Chen, I've almost finished preparing. Shall we return to Star Origin Island together?"

"Hehe, that's excellent. To be honest, this is my first time in this sea area. I know nothing about it, so I'll need your guidance for the rest of the journey," Chen Xuan said with a smile.

"Don't worry, Fellow Daoist Chen, I am very familiar with this sea area."

Fairy Yu Luo chuckled and quickly left with Chen Xuan.

As for Chen Quan, Chen Xuan instructed him to remain hidden in the sea and use water escape techniques to travel.

Half a month later, Chen Xuan and Fairy Yu Luo finally appeared in the sky above a huge island.

The island is very large.

It resembles a giant city.

A very powerful protective array was deployed over the island.

At this moment, these protective arrays are fully activated.

From a distance, it looks like a colorful bowl upside down over the city.

"Fellow Daoist Chen, this is Star Origin Island. Although my father is the island lord of Star Origin Island, he has been in seclusion for many years, cultivating and not concerning himself with worldly affairs!"

"My older brothers are in charge of things on the island."

"After I take you into Star Origin Island, I will find you a place to stay!"

"Once I've finished what I'm doing, I'll definitely come to visit you again and do my best to be a good host!"

As Fairy Yu Luo led Chen Xuan forward, she explained apologetically.

Chen Xuan could tell that Fairy Yu Luo seemed preoccupied after returning to Star Origin Island.

However, since Fairy Yu Luo didn't say anything, Chen Xuan was too lazy to ask.

Chen Xuan smiled and declined Fairy Yu Luo's offer.

"Thank you, fairy. You may leave on your own after entering Star Origin Island," Chen Xuan said with a smile.

"This... Thank you for your understanding, Fellow Daoist Chen."

As she spoke, Fairy Yu Luo flipped her hand and handed a palm-sized communication jade talisman to Chen Xuan.

"Fellow Daoist Chen, this is my communication jade talisman. If you need any help from me, please feel free to contact me. Although I may not have time to come myself, I will send someone to lend you a hand!" said Fairy Yu Luo.

"Thank you, fairy!"

Chen Xuan thanked her and chatted with Fairy Yu Luo for a few moments before parting ways with her.

After a long time had passed since Fairy Yu Luo entered Star Origin Island, Chen Xuan finally took a long detour and entered Star Origin Island from another direction.

"Fellow Daoists, don't miss out! Cultivation-boosting pills are on sale at a discounted price!"

"This fine wine, with its rich aroma, costs only ten thousand high-grade immortal stones per jar. I humbly request that you, fellow Daoists, do me the honor of attending!"

"A demon core at the late-stage Golden Immortal realm, perfected stage, only costs 100,000 high-grade immortal stones. Bulk discounts available!"

As Chen Xuan walked along the streets of Xingyuan Island, listening to the vendors' cries on both sides of the street, his mood became incredibly peaceful.

It felt as if such tranquil moments hadn't existed for a long time.

"The higher one's cultivation level, the lonelier one becomes!"

"Over the years, I've only focused on cultivation and improving my power. I've never had such a leisurely life before!"

"Since I'm in such a good mood now, I might as well take a good look around first!"

Chen Xuan smiled slightly and began to wander aimlessly through the streets with great interest.

Chen Xuan could see the rare and precious materials lining both sides of the street without even having to look for them.

To others, these things are very precious and valuable.

However, Chen Xuan looked down on him completely.

Throughout his journey, Chen Xuan's steps never faltered.

Just as he finished exploring the bustling street and was about to find a place to stay, an elderly man with white hair suddenly blocked Chen Xuan's path.

"Greetings, senior. I am Xue Hong, from Xingyuan Island, also known as Hyacinth. Is there anything I can do for you?"

Xue Hong said expectantly.

Chen Xuan's gaze swept over Xue Hong.

Upon seeing that Xue Hong was actually a mid-stage Celestial Immortal, he immediately showed a look of surprise.

"Fellow Daoist, is it really that profitable to be a hyacinth on Star Origin Island?"

Xue Hong was slightly taken aback.

He quickly realized what was going on and immediately smiled bitterly, "Senior is joking. I'm just barely making ends meet as a hyacinth bearer."

"Speaking of which, if you want to earn immortal stones, you have to join a hunting team and go out to hunt monsters!"

"Although my cultivation level is not low, I was seriously injured hundreds of years ago while hunting demonic beasts. It has become difficult for me to make any further progress in my cultivation."

"Unfortunately, I can only work as a hyacinth on Star Origin Island to earn some immortal stones and barely make a living."

As Xue Hong spoke, a hint of indescribable melancholy appeared in his eyes.

Chen Xuan could see the deep pain and struggle in Xue Hong's heart.

But that's reality, and there's nothing he can do about it.

Even though he was a mid-stage Celestial Immortal.

"I see. I was wondering why you were willing to be a hyacinth on Star Origin Island!" Chen Xuan nodded with a smile.

However, he did not become overly compassionate because of this.

Chen Xuan was well aware of the principle of not flaunting one's wealth.

Moreover, he wasn't very familiar with Xue Hong.

Even if what Xue Hong said was true, it wouldn't mean much to Chen Xuan.

After all, there are countless people living miserable lives in the True Immortal Realm.

He wanted to help, but he didn't have the means.

"I've been wandering this street for quite a while now, and I'm getting a little tired of it. I wonder if there are any other places to go on Xingyuan Island?"

Chen Xuan asked with a smile.

Xue Hong's eyes lit up and he quickly said, "Of course! If you'd like to go, senior, I can lead the way. Speaking of which, we have a very large market town on Xingyuan Island called Qulin Market Town!"

"It was personally created by Fairy Qulin back then."

"Over the years, Qulin Market has grown to a scale far exceeding what it once was. The various rare and precious herbs and treasures sold here are also extraordinary."

"If you go there, you're sure to find something you like!"

Chen Xuan nodded.

He immediately said, "I want to buy some celestial talismans. Preferably powerful Heavenly Fire Celestial Talismans. Do you know where I can buy them?"

"The Heavenly Fire Immortal Talisman that you need, senior, is just a very common talisman. In fact, such talismans are sold everywhere on our Star Origin Island. However, top-grade Heavenly Fire Immortal Talismans are only sold at one stall in Qulin Market. But the stall owner has a strange temper, and his days for setting up the stall are not fixed. We'll have to try our luck this time!"

Xue Hong's words immediately made Chen Xuan's eyes light up.

He had only casually inquired about the Heavenly Fire Immortal Talisman.

Unexpectedly, he actually managed to find out some clues.

"Could it be that Pin'er is the stall owner? This girl is quirky and clever. If it is her, it's possible!" Chen Xuan thought to himself with anticipation.

Soon, Chen Xuan and Xue Hong disappeared together on the bustling street.

Several hours later, the two appeared in a large market town.

The market is divided into a free trading area and a shop area.

The commercial district is filled with shops owned by large trading companies.

They sell only the finest natural ingredients.

The free trade zone is a place specifically prepared for True Immortals to sell all kinds of rare and precious materials.

This place is a melting pot of all sorts of people.

There are many people trying to find a bargain.

However, many people who hope to find a bargain often end up getting ripped off.

"Senior, there are many good things in Qulin Market. However, unless you are absolutely certain about what you're buying from the free trade area, it's best not to buy!"

"If you really want to buy rare and precious materials, why don't you go and ask at those large shops?"

"Although the price is a bit high, the quality is absolutely guaranteed!"

Xue Hong reminded him as they walked.

Chen Xuan nodded, signaling Xue Hong to continue leading the way.

After a long while, Xue Hong suddenly stopped.

Not far from them, there was a small stall that sold talismans.

At this moment, the stall was already crowded with people.

"Don't push, don't push! I was the one who had my eye on that top-grade Fire Cloud Immortal Talisman first!"

"Fellow Daoist, you're talking nonsense. I've already given you immortal stones for this top-grade Fire Cloud Immortal Talisman, so it's naturally mine!"

"Gentlemen, I'll take this talisman. Would you do me the honor?"

Many people crowded in front of the stall, arguing incessantly over the magic talisman.

Upon seeing this, Xue Hong gave Chen Xuan an awkward smile.

"Senior, this is the stall you're looking for that sells top-grade Fire Cloud Immortal Talismans."

Chen Xuan nodded.

He activated his divine sense and, upon seeing the stall owner surrounded by the crowd, immediately showed a look of surprise.

"What...what's going on? Could I have made a mistake? That shouldn't be the case!"

Chen Xuan felt extremely frustrated.

But at this moment, he didn't say anything more.

Only after the throng of people had dispersed did Chen Xuan arrive at the stall.

The stall owner was an elderly man in his eighties.

His face was covered in age spots.

The aura emanating from him was only at the early stage of the Celestial Immortal realm.

Upon seeing Chen Xuan and Xue Hong arrive, the stall owner's hoarse voice rang out.

"We've sold out of magic talismans for today. If you want more, come earlier next time."

Chen Xuan smiled slightly and said directly, "Fellow Daoist, you've misunderstood. I'm not here to buy immortal talismans. I want to ask you about someone. Would it be convenient for you to talk to me alone?"