Chapter 1342: Tian Yuan City Market

The blue-eyed giant landed near Yuan Ci Mountain and lightly shook the gourd in his hand toward the transparent giant beast below.

Instantly, a sheet of silver-colored light and mist sprayed from the gourd, swirling around the beast at the mountain's base before suddenly transforming into several massive silver characters that flashed and vanished into the beast's body.

The transparent giant beast immediately emitted a layer of silver light all over its body, then its size suddenly shrank violently, and within moments it was only fist-sized.

Strangely, Yuan Ci Mountain also shrank along with the beast, preventing the beast from having even the slightest chance to escape.

At this moment, the gourd sprayed another stream of silver mist, wrapping the shrunken beast within it.

At the same time, Han Li pointed far away, and the black small mountain slowly rose; the beast instantly turned into a white light and was sucked into the gourd.

The blue-eyed giant hastily capped the gourd, and simultaneously a golden talisman was pasted onto it.

He then let out a long breath.

The others had already recalled their magic treasures and landed on the ground, but when facing Han Li, their faces were all extremely respectful.

Having witnessed Han Li's recent display, everyone knew this new team leader possessed unfathomable divine powers and was certainly no ordinary early Soul Transformation cultivator.

This made them delighted, and they also began to truly revere Han Li.

"Rest a while longer, then we'll continue on the road."

Han Li stored Yuan Ci Mountain in his sleeve, but only said this to the crowd before walking aside by himself, sitting cross-legged, and closing his eyes.

The others naturally had no objections, dispersed, and began resting again to recover their previously expended magic power.

However, the female cultivator Xu Xianzi remained standing in place, unmoving.

She hesitated for a moment, then suddenly walked toward Han Li, performed a respectful salute, and softly said:

"Thank you, senior, for your rescue just now; otherwise, my ice crystal sword would have truly been destroyed."

"Ice crystal sword! Is your flying sword refined from ten-thousand-year black jade?" Han Li opened his eyes, glanced at the woman, and calmly asked.

"Senior's discernment is as sharp as a torch; my flying sword is indeed largely refined from black jade!" Xu Xianzi felt a jolt in her heart and admitted.

"Since you use such an extremely cold sword, your cultivation method must also be ice-attribute. I have a question—do you know of anyone?" Han Li's eyes flickered a few times before he spoke slowly.

"Please speak, senior!" Xu Xianzi was startled but immediately agreed.

"There is an ancient cultivator named Bing Po Xianzi who cultivated an extreme cold method and was also an ascended cultivator. Do you know of this person?" Han Li gazed at the woman's pair of radiant, star-like eyes, his lips slightly moving as he transmitted his voice.

When he first saw this woman, he felt she looked somewhat familiar; after careful thought, he realized her eyes were nearly identical to those of the shadow of the founding ancestor Bing Po Xianzi summoned when the cultivators of the Xiao Ji Palace opened the Xu Ling Hall in the mortal realm.

Although it was only a shadow, Bing Po Xianzi's eyes shimmered with flowing colors, sparkling like stars, truly unforgettable, and he has retained a vivid memory of them.

Now, seeing this woman again, who also possesses ice-attribute divine powers and whose treasure is refined from black jade, he casually asked out of curiosity.

"Bing Po Xianzi! That is our Xu family's ancestor from long ago. How did you know, senior? Could it be that you and our ancestor came from the same lower realm?" Xu Xianzi was greatly surprised and transmitted her voice back in astonishment.

"Hehe, it's not really an acquaintance. But Han Li's current achievements are largely due to benefits I obtained from your ancestor in the lower realm. Hmm… why isn't your flying sword completely refined from ten-thousand-year black jade? Otherwise, its power could easily increase by nearly half." Han Li gave a light smile, explained briefly, and then abruptly changed the topic, unwilling to say more.

"Senior jests. Although ten-thousand-year black jade cannot compare to the top-tier materials of the barbaric world, gathering such a quantity is extremely difficult. The fact that my flying sword can absorb this much black jade is already due to my sparing no expense, continuously purchasing it over time." Xu Xianzi was first surprised by Han Li's connection to her ancestor, but she honestly answered the question.

"I see. Han Li happens to have some ten-thousand-year black jade on hand, enough to reforge your flying sword. Since you and Bing Po Xianzi truly share a karmic bond, I will bestow it upon you, fellow cultivator. This also counts as repaying my debt to that person!" Han Li pondered briefly, then said this. Afterwards, he flicked his storage bracelet with one hand; a white light flashed, and a crystal-clear jade box about a foot in size appeared in his hand, which he handed over.

"Many thanks, senior, for your gift!" The female cultivator's face showed a look of delight; she hurriedly expressed her thanks, took the jade box, and opened its lid.

The female cultivator drew in a sharp breath of cold air.

Inside the jade box lay four imitation fist-sized white crystals, their entire bodies emitting a milky-white cold light.

These black jade pieces are not only sufficient for her to reforge her flying sword once, but even the remaining material could be used to forge another black jade treasure.

A flash of fiery color passed through the female cultivator's eyes; after putting away the jade box, she again deeply saluted Han Li.

Han Li waved his hand, appearing completely indifferent, and closed his eyes once more.

Whether it's the Xu Tian Ding, Han Marrow, or Extreme Cold Flame, etc., almost all are closely related to Bing Po Xianzi. Since he unexpectedly obtained related benefits back then, now helping her descendant is a small favor; repaying this debt will naturally reduce one mental obstacle during his future inner demon tribulation.

Having received a great treasure, Xu Xianzi naturally knew not to disturb Han Li further and quietly departed.

In the distance, the blue-eyed giant and others also noticed Han Li and this woman's interaction.

Seeing Han Li give a jade box, the woman immediately became overjoyed, her originally cold demeanor completely changed, and everyone felt great curiosity, but naturally no one foolishly went to ask directly.

After resting for several hours, upon Han Li's command to "set out," everyone resumed their journey.

Thereafter, the journey encountered no other alien races; after completing the patrol route, everyone arrived at the prearranged point and awaited a specially dispatched Golden Court vessel.

The group split into two waves, boarded this spirit vessel, and directly transmitted back to Tian Yuan City.

Because they encountered alien beings and captured a barbarian beast tamed by a barbarian, Han Li and his group handed over that transparent giant beast to the "Foreign Spirit Hall" and naturally received a considerable reward.

According to regulations, after each patrol there is a six-month rest period, and only after a ten-year cycle of patrols ends can the patrol area be randomly changed.

And because Han Li completed his first patrol, he also received a "Dust-Extinguishing Pill," which he took on the spot.

Afterwards, the team disbanded in the team's hall; the blue-eyed giant and others bade farewell to Han Li and left on their own.

When the Xu-surnamed female cultivator bade farewell to Han Li, she suddenly said something that stirred his heart:

"Senior, in two days, it will be the day of the city's auction house's once-every-three-years barbaric world items auction. Are you also planning to attend?"

"Barbaric world items! How so, Fellow Daoist Xu, are you also interested in this?" Han Li's brow twitched as he countered.

"Senior jests. To participate in this auction, one must at least be a Soul Transformation cultivator like you; I am merely a Nascent Soul cultivator, so how could I have the qualifications to join? Moreover, each barbaric world item is practically astronomically priced, which someone like me dare not hope for. Instead, senior might as well go and try your luck." The female cultivator gave a wry laugh and said this.

"Thank you, fellow cultivator, for the information; Han Li might perhaps go to take a look." Han Li gave a noncommittal reply.

Seeing that her goodwill had been accepted by Han Li, the Xu-surnamed woman immediately said no more, respectfully bade farewell, and departed.

As Han Li watched her retreating figure, his eyes unconsciously narrowed slightly.

Actually, even if this woman had not mentioned the auction, he had no intention of immediately leaving the city area.

Since arriving in the Spirit Realm, he has not yet begun searching for suitable pill formulas and spirit medicines; he originally planned to take action after this patrol. Now that there is a barbaric world items auction, it is a good opportunity to take a look.

After all, he has long heard the incredible legends about various barbaric world items.

Thinking thus, Han Li leisurely left the stone giant tower, immediately transformed into a streak of escape light, and headed straight for the market marked on the map.

The market of Tian Yuan City is naturally vast in scale, almost all rare materials from the Three Realms and Seven Demons' lands can be found here.

Moreover, barbaric world items occasionally leak out, making this place extremely lively.

Whether it is the local guards of Tian Yuan City or outsiders, they are constantly coming and going without cease.

What is even more astonishing is that the massive light curtain separating the human and demon races happens to pass right through the middle of the market town, dividing it into two halves.

Yet, right at the center of the market town, a grand hall has been established, directly connecting the human and demon regions, allowing both races to freely exchange certain materials or wild goods.

After all, some items may be of little use to either the demon or human race, but could be exceptionally rare and valuable to the other.

As for the auction house, it occupies one of the side halls of this grand hall.

Han Li's escape light descended directly onto a street in the market town; spotting a nearby 'Medicine' shop, he immediately walked in casually.

"Senior, what would you like to see? Although our shop is small, we still have a complete variety of spiritual 'medicines'."

This 'medicine' shop is not large, with only a middle-aged shopkeeper at the Core Formation stage and two assistants at the Foundation Establishment stage, and no other customers.

Upon seeing Han Li, a Qingming Guard, enter, the shopkeeper immediately broke into a smile and rose to greet him personally.

"Do you have any prescriptions or spiritual 'medicines' that can advance the cultivation of a Soul Transformation cultivator?" Han Li asked bluntly, without courtesy.

"Soul Transformation cultivator? We do have two prescriptions, but the required materials are too precious for the shop to gather entirely." Upon hearing this, the shopkeeper immediately recognized it as a major deal and became energized.

"Oh, first bring out the prescriptions for me to take a look." Han Li frowned slightly, then spoke calmly.

"Yes, please wait a moment, senior; I'll go and return shortly." The shopkeeper spoke respectfully, then instructed an assistant to hurry and serve Han Li tea and prepare a seat, while he himself immediately went into the back hall.

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