Chapter 553: Seeking Help and Trading

Han Li was speechless; there was truly nothing strange in this world. There was actually someone who could identify people by scent.

Having encountered such a thing, Han Li could only sigh at his bad luck. However, he didn't show any panic.

As long as fellows like Man Man Huzi or Feng Xi didn't appear, with his current cultivation and treasures, there weren't many people he needed to fear.

This woman had witnessed his power, and having the heart to come and talk privately, she must have some other scheme.

Thinking of this, Han Li said neither coldly nor warmly:

"Since Madam has already recognized me, I won't stubbornly deny it. However, now should I call you Deputy Envoy Fan, or Sect Master Fan?"

"It seems Senior does not approve of me becoming the Sect Master of the Miaoyin Sect. But Senior doesn't know that if I hadn't followed the instructions of the demonic path, the Miaoyin Sect would have long since disappeared from the Chaotic Star Sea. I also admit that I have a bit of attachment to the position of Sect Master, but most of it was a helpless move back then." Hearing Han Li's words, Madam Fan was first happy, then explained with a bitter smile.

"Madam doesn't need to tell me these things. I have no interest in who becomes the Sect Master of the Miaoyin Sect. This Elder status is just a name for me. However, listening to what Madam just said, it seems you know some things about me. This makes me a bit curious; can you tell me some?" Han Li's expression was indifferent, he stretched, and revealed a look of not caring at all.

Madam Fan revealed a look of surprise, stared at Han Li for a while, and then laughed charmingly.

"Elder Han's name, although not known to everyone, is quite famous among high-level cultivators. A Core Formation cultivator actually snatched a supreme treasure like the Void Heaven Cauldron from under the noses of many Nascent Soul old monsters and then escaped without a trace. This one incident alone has made Elder Han famous far and wide." Madam Fan said with infinite charm, her autumn eyes flowing.

"Indeed. Out of ten cultivators who know, nine want to eliminate me. The remaining one is also drooling, dreaming of getting the treasure cauldron. Deputy Envoy Fan, have you also harbored this thought?" Han Li sneered, glanced at the woman, and called her by her former title.

"Senior is joking. If I were a Core Formation cultivator, I might really have such delusions. But ever since I failed to condense my Core Formation again, I have long since given up the idea of advancing further in cultivation. Such a supreme treasure is not something I have the fortune to bear. I don't want to do something stupid that brings disaster upon myself." The beautiful woman sighed and shook her head repeatedly upon hearing Han Li's words.

Han Li carefully examined the woman's demeanor; her expression seemed sincere, but he naturally wouldn't easily believe the words from her mouth, so he maintained two points of caution and continued to ask without changing his expression:

"Apart from the Void Heaven Cauldron, are there any other rumors related to me?"

Previously, he didn't dare to easily contact high-level cultivators, so Han Li really knew very little about information related to himself. It was a rare opportunity, so he naturally had to ask more.

"It seems Senior has also heard some news; there is indeed another rumor related to you. Some say that Elder Han is the 'Insect Demon' who has eliminated many cultivators in the nearby sea area in recent years. I don't quite believe this point. Since Senior obtained a treasure like the Void Heaven Cauldron, you would be too busy hiding your identity to make such a spectacle. However, I heard that many cultivators who didn't know the truth were incited. If it weren't for the sudden beast tide, I'm afraid those friends and relatives who suffered at the hands of the Insect Demon would have formed some Demon-Eliminating Alliance to hunt you down!" The woman covered her cherry mouth, stared at Han Li, and laughed softly with a half-smile.

Han Li didn't even blink, just nodded indifferently, saying nothing.

This made Madam Fan herself feel a bit puzzled.

Could it be that the ruthless great demon in the rumors is really this "Elder Han"?

"Alright, Deputy Envoy Fan, tell me your true purpose for coming here tonight. I'll listen." Han Li's expression remained unchanged, asking calmly, his voice devoid of emotion.

"Since Elder Han has said so, I will be direct. I want to ask Senior to help me eliminate that villain Yun Yun Tianxiao. Based on Senior's supernatural powers that day, eliminating this villain would be effortless." Madam Fan hesitated for a moment, then gritted her silver teeth and said. A look of deep resentment flashed across her beautiful face.

"Yun Yun Tianxiao? Isn't he your backer?" Han Li didn't show any surprise, remained silent for a while, and then asked unhurriedly.

"Senior, why use such sarcastic words? Elder Han should have seen some clues from what happened in the hall today. Within the Miaoyin Sect, I have almost become a puppet. If it weren't for the fact that I am the only one who knows some of the sect's charming secret arts and have a portion of loyal subordinates, I probably wouldn't be able to hold the position of Sect Master anymore." Madam Fan said resentfully, her face becoming quite ugly.

"Since Deputy Envoy Fan relied on the power of the demonic path to ascend to the position of Sect Master, you should have had some awareness of this result. Now, what's the use of complaining! Being a puppet Sect Master is better than losing your life!" Han Li said expressionlessly, without any intention of agreeing.

"But now, I can't even protect my own life. A jade slip I used to preserve the Miaoyin Sect's secret arts disappeared not long ago along with a trusted disciple by my side. It is highly likely that it has fallen into Yun Yun Tianxiao's hands. As long as he lets his trusted female disciples cultivate these arts to some success, does Elder Han think I still have any hope of living? As long as Senior helps me eliminate this villain, I am willing to gift more than half of the wealth accumulated by the Miaoyin Sect over the years. All the virgin female cultivators in the sect are also at Senior's disposal." Madam Fan, amidst her bitterness, revealed her extremely dangerous situation and then promised with a ferocious look on her beautiful face.

"No interest. Madam, please return!"

Although the conditions offered by this woman were extremely tempting, Han Li refused without a second thought.

He didn't doubt what the other party said.

If this woman really wanted to deceive and plot against him, she could have pretended not to know him and secretly arranged to attack him. That way, the chance of success would have been greater.

The fundamental reason was that Han Li didn't want to waste any time here. He had a deadly fellow behind him who might hunt him down at any time.

Even if this woman gifted him the entire Miaoyin Sect, Han Li would still kick her away and prioritize saving his own life.

Seeing this, Madam Fan felt a bit puzzled.

But after begging bitterly for a few sentences, seeing that Han Li still had no intention of changing his mind, her beautiful face changed several times.

Finally, after pondering for a moment, the beautiful woman gritted her teeth and said again:

"If I have a way to let Senior return to the Inner Sea in a short time, Elder Han, would you be willing to help me?" After saying these words, Madam Fan looked at Han Li with a tense expression.

This was the last condition she could offer.

Hearing this, Han Li was stunned, and then replied without hesitation:

"If you can truly let me return to the Inner Sea within ten days, this matter is not impossible to discuss. However, aren't there no Dream Illusion Stones needed for the teleportation array? Could it be that during the day, Deputy Envoy Fan was deliberately deceiving me?" At the last sentence, Han Li's expression sank slightly, and his voice turned cold.

"Of course not. To Yun Yun Tianxiao, the teleportation array is indeed missing many Dream Illusion Stones. But he doesn't know that our Miaoyin Sect once spent a huge price to buy some of these rare materials. These Dream Illusion Stones are among them, originally intended to set up teleportation arrays between several branches in the Inner Sea. But when we came to the Outer Sea that year, I brought them all along. Later, I saw Yun Yun Tianxiao's wolfish ambition. Naturally, I wouldn't take these materials out. Otherwise, if the other party obtained the support of the Inner Sea demonic path, I would have even less chance of turning the tables." The beautiful woman's heart jumped, and she hurriedly explained to Han Li.

Hearing this, Han Li was naturally overjoyed. But on the surface, he suppressed his excitement and pondered for a moment.

A moment later, he raised his head and said calmly:

"Take out the Dream Illusion Stones and let me see them. Then take me to see the teleportation array. If there is truly a sufficient quantity of materials and it can be completed immediately, I can make a move once." Han Li's voice came out word by word.

"This..." Hearing this, Madam Fan was first happy, then revealed a look of hesitation.

"If you cannot do this, I will not interfere in this matter." Han Li added in an unquestionable tone.

"Fine! The materials are easy to handle. I can take Senior to see them tomorrow or even now. But the place where the teleportation array is being built is some distance from here. And most of the disciples guarding it are Yun Yun Tianxiao's trusted aides. I'm afraid it won't be easy." Madam Fan frowned, looking troubled.

"Since we are going to deal with this Elder Yun, why care about his few trusted aides? It's just right to clip his wings first and then kill him with one blow. But where is Yun Yun Tianxiao now? He shouldn't be too far from here, right!" Han Li remembered something and asked with some concern.

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