“Today this matter isn’t over…”

This mid-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator from Sha Yun Kingdom intended to escape, but before he could finish his harsh words, a cold gleam suddenly appeared behind him.

His defensive spiritual artifact blocked the attack, and as he turned around in fear, he saw a female cultivator in black looking at him coldly.

The long spear in her hand emitted a chilling aura. When it bounced off the defensive spiritual artifact, she leveraged the force to thrust the spear.

“Pfft!”

Blood suddenly splattered from his chest, and disbelief filled the cultivator’s eyes.

The attacker was none other than Yun Yao, and all this happened in an instant.

From Yun Yao’s sneak attack that repelled the opponent’s defensive spiritual artifact to the full-power spear thrust that killed in a flash.

“How… how is it possible…”

“You need to leave an explanation for today’s incident!”

Yun Yao’s cold voice echoed in the market, with the spear in her hand emanating waves of frigid air. The cultivator’s skin was visibly covered with a layer of frost.

“Late-stage… Foundation Establishment…”

The hoarse voice, together with the terrifying Yin Cold power inside, caused this Foundation Establishment Body Cultivator’s hands to tremble as if his internal mana was frozen.

In the end, he couldn’t even muster a single ounce of strength.

With a clean and swift flick of the spear, this mid-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator fell just like that,

The scene unfolded too quickly.

In mere moments, two foreign Foundation Establishment cultivators causing trouble had perished here.

This shocked countless cultivators in the black market, yet provided a certain peace of mind.

When Lin Chang’an saw the valiant Yun Yao holding the Cold Spear, he was momentarily dazed.

The scene seemed familiar; back at the Prince Mansion, he had taught this young Commandery Princess a spear technique.

The next moment, as the market’s array dissipated, the news of a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator spread like a hurricane.

The patrol team of Celestial Profound City arrived late, but their Spirit Stones weren’t wasted; the city truly bears responsibility.

They straightforwardly declared their responsibility for this matter.

…

“My goodness, I wondered why Fairy Yun had Brother Lin oversee the market for her lately. Turns out she was in seclusion to touch that bottleneck.”

At the black market tavern, Old Hu looked at Yun Yao with envy; late-stage Foundation Establishment.

There aren’t many of those in Celestial Profound City.

“Congratulations, Mr. Yun.”

Lin Chang’an also expressed envy with a cupped-fist salute.

Back then, when Yun Yao planned to achieve Foundation Establishment, he was at the Qi Refining Stage. When he planned for Foundation Establishment, Yun Yao was already a mid-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator.

Now that he had just recently broken through to mid-stage Foundation Establishment, she too had advanced to late-stage Foundation Establishment.

The two were always a step apart, but Lin Chang’an was confident the gap would close over time.

“Brother Lin, you’re too kind. After many years of hard cultivation, I finally broke through the bottleneck.”

Yuan Yao spoke with emotion; Old Hu might not know, but how could Lin Chang’an not?

Yun Yao was not yet seventy, such a young late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator, she could achieve Foundation Establishment Perfection before a hundred and begin aiming for Core Formation.

Too young.

Everyone marveled, but Old Hu couldn’t hide the joy on his face.

Their black market business was already good, with many watching in secret. Now that they had a late-stage Foundation Establishment, the deterrence was significant.

Though the profit division needed a bit of adjustment, the benefits far outweighed the costs for them.

After all, in the Immortal Cultivation Realm, strength reigns supreme. Yun Yao’s late-stage Foundation Establishment level was enough to make them relinquish some of their interests.

“Sha Yun Kingdom is known for being fierce, commonly referred to as barbaric robbers, and is the least favored among the Seven Kingdoms. Now, someone might be instigating, taking advantage…”

Previously, Lin Chang’an and Old Hu had decisively kept the two because they secretly received Yun Yao’s message.

The allure of black market profits captivates hearts. With the vast resources they could enjoy without risking demon hunting, envy was inevitable.

And those hiding sinister intents aimed to disrupt Celestial Profound City.

They had prepared for this long before setting up the black market.

“Gains and losses coexist, but overall, with Celestial Profound City as our backing, outsiders dare not act rashly, but we truly dare to kill.”

Lin Chang’an nodded subtly, the benefits sent to Celestial Profound City weren’t in vain.

The outsiders might only cause disruptions, fearing a real move could lead to a hunt by Celestial Profound City.

Some might still try their luck, planning to leave after a hit.

But they were different; they were part of Celestial Profound City, adhering to its rules.

If someone destroys it, their forceful response is only reasonable.

Otherwise, why would Celestial Profound City allow these black markets to exist if not to be used occasionally as a tool?

However, the one wielding the tool does truly shoulder the burden.

If the tool kills, how can the tool be blamed instead of the one wielding it?

“Come, let’s toast to celebrate Fairy Yun.”

Old Hu’s face glowed with happiness and satisfaction.

They do the killing, Celestial Profound City bears the responsibility, and their black market gains prestige, deterring petty troublemakers.

It’s quite profitable.

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