In the Shang Clan Manor on the Observation Peak.

Shang Xia wore a depressed expression as he left his secret chamber after finishing a usual day of cultivation. 

Since the time he returned, he had been dealing with matters that popped up during his breakthrough on the Yuxi Peak. He was especially busy due to his role in the Talisman Hall. There were countless requests for him to craft a talisman for them, and those actually wouldn’t be considered a serious problem as the Talisman Hall would be able to handle those on his behalf. The issue came when cultivators were seeking out Shang Xia through their connections with him either directly or indirectly. The Talisman Hall didn’t know if they should reply on Shang Xia’s behalf. There were even some who brought a large amount of gifts over for Shang Xia in order to request his services and that gave the Talisman Hall a huge headache.

However, Shang Xia had to admit that even he was moved by some of the gifts they had brought. His heart itched slightly and it was obvious the treasures they brought were of exceptional quality. If Shang Xia reacted that way, it wasn’t hard to imagine how the other members of the Talisman Hall felt.

After careful consideration, Shang Xia decided that his personal cultivation came first. By telling everyone he needed to consolidate...