Chapter 512: Inch Gold Pavilion

The others heard this and remained silent.

After all, with two female cultivators of the same group on the side, they really found it difficult to say anything in favor or against it.

Han Li touched his chin, his face showing no unusual expression.

He didn't need any cauldrons to increase his cultivation, and he wouldn't buy any burdens to keep by his side.

Although he felt these female cultivators were a bit pitiful and felt somewhat uncomfortable in his heart. But he was also unable to protect himself, so he could only turn a blind eye.

At this time, the two female cultivators on the stage finally were taken away, disappointed, because no one bid.

Seeing this, Xu Yun explained with a light smile:

"These two women's cultivation is too shallow. Although they are willing to be cauldrons for others, they have no substantial help to cultivators with slightly higher cultivation, which is why they failed to sell. However, this is not absolute. If some Foundation Establishment stage Fellow Daoist takes a fancy to their looks and buys them back at a high price, it is not strange."

The burly man in brocade clothes gave a few dry laughs and didn't respond. Xu Yun continued to talk and laugh as usual, not caring at all.

The following auction items included some rare items rarely seen in the Inner Star Sea, but Han Li revealed a listless expression, not wanting to waste any more time watching.

Just as he was looking for an excuse to leave this place, Xu Yun seemed to see Han Li's impatience and took the initiative to suggest:

"There are no real treasures in this auction. Only during the joint auction held once a year will there be true treasures. You Fellow Daoists can come and see them then. Now, I will take you few to see other places in Black Stone City."

The burly man in brocade clothes and the others naturally wouldn't object.

Even if there were items they took a fancy to in this auction, their spirit stones had long been extorted during the teleportation.

So, with the nod of the few, Xu Yun led them out of the Auction Hall. Accompanied by the mortal woman, they exited the Pearl Pavilion through another passage.

"Those dozens of stone houses connected together are places for foreign mortal men and women to stay temporarily. Mortals who want to survive in Black Stone City must first register here, which is conducive to management. But if no one is willing to hire them within a certain period, these mortals must leave Black Stone City immediately. And the mortal women seen in the Pearl Pavilion just now came from here."

"That stone house, which is also not small in area, is the largest raw material shop in the city, 'Inch Gold Pavilion'. It specializes in selling all kinds of rare raw materials. It is said that as long as you can name it, there is no raw material that this shop cannot produce. Although it is somewhat exaggerated, its reputation is indeed great!"

"The place where the three stone houses are connected together is..."

Xu Yun walked along a street with the crowd, speaking casually as if he were extremely familiar with it.

Hearing this, Han Li's heart moved, and his steps suddenly stopped.

"Fellow Daoist Qu! You are?" The scarred cultivator was stunned and asked somewhat strangely.

The burly man in brocade clothes and the others looked at Han Li, who had fallen behind, and also revealed expressions of confusion.

"Qu has some matters to handle alone, so I will part ways with you Fellow Daoists here. Of course, if fate allows, there will be a day to meet again." Han Li looked up at the sky, lowered his head, and said peacefully. Although the voice was not loud, it revealed an unquestionable tone.

Xu Yun and the burly man in brocade clothes surnamed Yi were both stunned.

They naturally didn't want to let Han Li, a cultivator with not-weak cultivation, leave, and just as they wanted to say something to persuade him to stay, they were swept by the cold light that suddenly appeared in Han Li's eyes. Both of them felt a chill in their hearts for no reason, and the words of opposition were swallowed back, and for a moment, they could only respond in a daze. Then, they watched as Han Li walked into the Inch Gold Pavilion on the side and vanished from sight.

At this moment, the two looked at each other in surprise, and cold sweat broke out on both of them at the same time. The others on the side looked at the two with confusion, not knowing what had happened.

"This person is..." The burly man in brocade clothes gave a dry laugh, wanting to say something.

"Since Fellow Daoist Qu is unwilling to be with us, he must have his own plans. I will continue to take you few to see another street!" For some reason, Xu Yun cut off the burly man's words first, and then hurriedly walked toward another street.

Then, a voice transmission immediately rang in the burly man in brocade clothes' ears.

"Fellow Daoist Yi! This person acts unfathomably; we had better have less to do with him. Otherwise, one careless move will invite a killing disaster. Do not discuss this Fellow Daoist Qu behind his back."

Hearing this, the burly man in brocade clothes' expression changed several times. After looking at the Inch Gold Pavilion a few times, he nodded slightly. Then, he led the others to follow.

At this time, Han Li had already walked into a somewhat elegant room under the guidance of a delicate-looking young boy.

Although this Inch Gold Pavilion looked like a giant stone house from the outside, it was divided into many single rooms inside, with special people selling raw materials of various categories.

Han Li didn't stand on ceremony either; as soon as he entered this Inch Gold Pavilion, he named the manager of this place.

If it were other cultivators, they wouldn't have achieved their goal so easily. But Han Li released his Core Formation stage cultivation slightly, and immediately someone respectfully led him to this VIP room.

A Core Formation stage cultivator, even in Black Stone City, was not to be neglected.

Han Li waited in this room for only a moment before an old man with an ordinary appearance walked in with a smile.

"This Fellow Daoist is very unfamiliar; it's your first time at our Inch Gold Pavilion, right! I am Li Xun, the manager of this Inch Gold Pavilion, greetings!" The old man cupped his fists at Han Li and said, and he was also a Core Formation early-stage cultivator.

"Qu is indeed visiting your pavilion for the first time, and I have some matters I would like to ask Fellow Daoist Li for advice on. I hope you won't mind!" Han Li replied neither humbly nor arrogantly.

"Just say whatever you have. Li will definitely do his best to help." This manager Li was quite generous and didn't ask Han Li what the matter was at all before promising first.

This generous and heroic appearance left a good impression on Han Li. However, he didn't have the ability to see through Han Li's transformation technique and didn't reveal any unusual expression at Han Li's sickly middle-aged appearance.

Han Li smiled slightly.

"Qu wants to buy some raw materials for refining pills. But Qu only knows the name of this spirit herb from the ancient times, so I have been unable to find it. I thought I would try my luck at Fellow Daoist's place." Han Li didn't stand on ceremony and stated his purpose directly.

"Hehe! This is a small matter, absolutely no problem." Upon hearing this, Li Xun felt relieved in his heart and immediately said with a smile. Then, he turned his face and said coldly to the outside of the door:

"Someone, go call Gu Yu."

"Yes!" A servant immediately ran out nimbly.

"Wait a moment, Fellow Daoist. Although this Gu Yu's cultivation is only at the Qi Condensation stage, he specializes in studying various ancient pill formulas and spirit herbs and has some research on this, so I think he definitely won't disappoint Fellow Daoist Qu." Manager Li turned his head again and said with a smile.

Han Li revealed a few traces of joy on his face and was about to say something when a streak of red light flew into the room from outside, circled around the old man's head, and landed accurately in his hand; it was a sound-transmission talisman.

Just as a trace of surprise flashed across Han Li's face, the talisman burned directly in the old man's hand.

After staring at the ball of fire for a moment, the manager flipped his palm and extinguished the fire. Only then did he look at Han Li with a surprised expression.

"Li is truly rude! I didn't expect Brother Qu to be a cultivator who just arrived in Black Stone City today. I should have fulfilled the duties of a host!" The old man's attitude became three parts more enthusiastic instantly.

In just this short moment, he had already investigated Han Li's general background. This made Han Li somewhat surprised. However, he maintained a faint smile on his face, not revealing any of his inner thoughts.

"You are too polite, Fellow Daoist. Qu also spent a lot of effort to come to this Qiyuan Island and doesn't want to attract too much attention." Han Li responded lightly.

Seeing Han Li's demeanor, the old man naturally knew that Han Li didn't want to mention this matter much. He immediately tactfully changed the topic and chatted about some interesting anecdotes of Qiyuan Island, which Han Li found quite interesting and they talked happily.

Just then, a Confucian scholar in his thirties walked in from outside, bowed deeply to the two, and said respectfully:

"Gu Yu greets the two Seniors. May I ask what instructions you have for calling this junior?"

This person had a refined appearance, with a long black beard, and his eyes were black and bright, possessing a few parts of an otherworldly air.

Li Xun only nodded at this person and waved his hand slightly, letting him stand up and speak.

"This Fellow Daoist Qu has some matters regarding ancient spirit herbs to ask about; answer him honestly." The old man ordered with a calm expression.

"Obey! This junior will definitely do his best." Gu Yu stood up straight and said solemnly.

(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 513 =====