Chapter 936

"Exchanging items? I wonder what you wish to exchange? I happen to have some things in my possession that can be used for exchange." After rubbing his chin, Han Li said.

"The materials and pills that this senior wishes to exchange are all here. Although in terms of rarity, they might be slightly inferior to what you collected earlier, they are still things hard to find in this world. Otherwise, this piece of Thunder Spirit Crystal would have been exchanged long ago. This is, after all, an excellent material for refining thunder-attribute magic treasures." The middle-aged cultivator was not surprised by Han Li's words; after offering a reminder, he handed over a jade slip that had been prepared long ago.

Han Li took the jade slip into his hand and, noncommittally, checked it with his spiritual sense.

The white-robed middle-aged man carefully observed the expression on Han Li's face, wanting to discern something from it, but unfortunately, Han Li's expression remained unchanged throughout, and no abnormalities could be detected at all. This made the middle-aged man feel somewhat disappointed and mutter to himself inwardly.

"What exactly is the background of this Nascent Soul stage senior surnamed Han? Not only does he look so young, but the materials he wants to collect are all so rare. Logically speaking, there are indeed many cultivators who can maintain their youth after advancing to the Nascent Soul stage, but most are female cultivators. Even if there are male cultivators who can maintain their appearance, there doesn't seem to be such an old monster with this kind of look and attire! Could he really be a newly advanced Nascent Soul cultivator?"

Although this white-robed middle-aged man sensed that Han Li was at the Nascent Soul stage, any more specific judgment of his cultivation base was like looking through a fog, unable to see clearly on Han Li. He only knew that he seemed even more powerful than the few early-stage Nascent Soul cultivators he had met before.

This was also the main reason why he would wholeheartedly receive Han Li. Otherwise, for an ordinary Nascent Soul cultivator, with the power behind the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion, he really wouldn't need to be overly ingratiating.

"I can indeed provide one or two of the things this fellow Daoist needs, but as for the specific exchange, I still need to see that piece of Thunder Spirit Crystal. If the quality of the spirit crystal is too poor, it will be useless for me to take it." After a short while, Han Li finally finished looking through the items in the jade slip, threw it back to the middle-aged man, and said calmly.

"That is only natural. How about this, Senior? This transaction is of great importance. Senior Fu lives near the marketplace. I will send a sound transmission talisman now to let the two seniors meet in person to negotiate the transaction. How about that?" After a moment of thought, the middle-aged man said with a face full of smiles.

"Senior Fu? Good, I also want to meet this fellow Daoist Fu. The more Thunder Spirit Crystals I need, the better. I want to see if this fellow Daoist has any extra Thunder Spirit Crystals on him." After a moment of thought, Han Li agreed immediately.

In his view, since the other party could obtain such rare materials, perhaps they had other materials in their possession. Meeting them and asking in person would be good.

"Since that is the case, Senior, please wait a moment. I will send the message out now, and Senior Fu will arrive in a moment." The middle-aged man did not hesitate to cup his hands and walked out of the third-floor hall.

Only then did Han Li leisurely pick up the spirit tea in front of him and take a light sip, feeling it was mellow and sweet, truly extraordinary.

A moment later, the middle-aged man walked in again; naturally, he had already sent the sound transmission talisman.

At this time, Han Li, having tasted two sips of the spirit tea, sized up the middle-aged man in front of him and suddenly asked:

"Does your Heavenly Mystery Pavilion specialize in producing Heavenly Mystery Houses? I have heard that the high-tier Heavenly Mystery Houses refined by your pavilion can refine an entire cave abode into the size of a palm to be carried around, and can also directly attach some powerful restrictions to it. Is such a thing really true?"

"Hehe, Heavenly Mystery Houses are indeed the specialty magic tools of our pavilion. However, the kind of Heavenly Mystery House you mentioned is the highest-tier Heavenly Mystery House of our pavilion; it should be called a Heavenly Mystery Mansion. The materials required for this kind of Heavenly Mystery Mansion are too rare, so not many were refined in the first place. Now, except for a few non-sale items, the rest have long been sold out." The middle-aged man was startled upon hearing this, but immediately explained with a smile.

"Non-sale items? Why? Are they not for sale after being refined by your Heavenly Mystery Pavilion?" Han Li was somewhat surprised.

"To be honest with you, Senior, the remaining few are not the best among the Heavenly Mystery Mansions, but in terms of size and the restrictions attached, they are far beyond those sold previously. Therefore, these Heavenly Mystery Mansions were deliberately kept by the higher-ups, and they can only be exchanged for some rare items as well." The middle-aged man explained somewhat awkwardly.

"So it is also barter! That is somewhat interesting. However, that doesn't matter. As long as this Heavenly Mystery Mansion is truly so miraculous, I would like to exchange for one. Can you take out a few for me to see first?" Han Li raised the corner of his mouth and said with great interest.

"A few? Senior, please don't joke. Even though our pavilion is the main branch in the Jin Capital, we only have one in stock, and it is the treasure of our pavilion. The others are placed in other branches. However, this one in our pavilion was personally refined by the Grandmaster of Artifact Refining, 'Hua Yunzi'. In terms of efficacy, it is one of the best among all Heavenly Mystery Mansions. The restrictions attached to it alone are comparable to a high-tier ancient treasure. Moreover, I am just a mere manager in the pavilion and have no authority to use this treasure. This treasure is under the charge of Elder Wang in the pavilion. If you are truly interested, I can immediately invite Elder Wang from the secret room to discuss this with you. Only Elder Wang knows what needs to be exchanged." The middle-aged man's spirit lifted, and he said hurriedly. Han Li's tone was not small; if he could really complete such a big business deal, his status in the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion would naturally rise straight up.

"Is that so? Let's wait for this matter..." Han Li smiled slightly and was about to say something when his expression suddenly changed and he stopped speaking abruptly.

The middle-aged man was stunned and didn't understand why, but at this moment, the voice of an old man suddenly came from downstairs.

"Little Zhao, is there really someone who can bring out the things I want to exchange? I am at a critical moment of cultivation, and I interrupted my cultivation to rush over for this matter."

Although this voice was old, it was full of energy and exceptionally loud.

Then came a series of "thump, thump" footsteps, which sounded heavy, as if the person arriving was not light in weight.

"Since I have invited you here, Senior, it is naturally true. How would I dare to deceive Senior Fu?" The white-robed middle-aged man only then realized that the person he had invited had arrived, and he hurriedly stood up and replied respectfully.

A figure flickered at the entrance of the hall, and a figure with an extremely tall stature suddenly appeared there.

Han Li narrowed his eyes and carefully sized up this person.

This was a tall old man in a soap-colored robe with a date-red face and astonishing spiritual energy on his body; he was actually a peak mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivator.

Han Li frowned inadvertently, feeling somewhat surprised inwardly.

And the red-faced old man, after hearing the words of the middle-aged manager, also swept his gaze toward Han Li. Upon discovering Han Li's youthful appearance and mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivation, a trace of surprise also appeared on his face. But immediately, a smile spread across his face, and he walked into the hall:

"This must be the fellow Daoist Han that Manager Zhao mentioned. To be able to bring out the materials I need, you are indeed not an ordinary early-stage Nascent Soul cultivator." The red-faced old man did not stand on ceremony; as soon as he reached Han Li, he laughed heartily and said in a bold manner.

"Not at all, it is Fellow Daoist Fu's cultivation that makes me admire you." Han Li smiled, stood up, and cupped his hands.

"I have only reached my current cultivation at my age; there is nothing to admire. I am a straightforward person, so I will ask directly. Fellow Daoist Han wants to exchange for Thunder Spirit Crystals. I wonder what exactly you can bring out? Can you tell me a little bit first?" As soon as the two sat down again, the red-faced old man asked impatiently, looking anxious.

"I don't have other things, but I happen to have a fire-attribute Pool Spirit Ganoderma in my possession, with over a thousand years of fire-attribute age." Han Li smiled slightly and said calmly.

This Red Essence Ganoderma was naturally not the three-thousand-year-old one he had exchanged for with a Rank 7 demon core at the Tiannan First Trading Assembly, but a thousand-year-old spirit medicine he had carefully cultivated by borrowing its seeds after returning.

"Red Essence Ganoderma? If it truly has a thousand years of age, it is indeed enough to exchange for my Thunder Spirit Crystal. Can you take it out for me to see?" The old man surnamed Fu was overjoyed upon hearing this and said.

"Of course, I carry the spirit medicine with me. But can you also let me see your spirit crystal?" Han Li replied calmly.

"Oh, I am truly muddled. This is naturally as it should be. Manager Zhao, take out the spirit crystal I deposited for Fellow Daoist Han to see." The old man was startled, then ordered the middle-aged man beside him without hesitation.

"Yes, Senior, I will go and get it personally." The white-robed middle-aged man replied hurriedly, then walked out of the hall.

"Fellow Daoist Han's face is somewhat unfamiliar, but your cultivation has already reached the mid-stage of Nascent Soul. I wonder where you have been cultivating in seclusion before, Fellow Daoist? You must be a cultivator who practices in seclusion and rarely associates with other fellow Daoists. Otherwise, with your cultivation, it would be impossible for me not to have any impression of you." The red-faced old man took advantage of this time to size up Han Li a few times, but couldn't help asking curiously.

Hearing that the other party had the intention of probing him, Han Li laughed.

"It is not strange that you don't know me, Fellow Daoist. I have always been cultivating on small islands overseas and rarely set foot in the inland of the Great Jin." Having been prepared, he replied unhurriedly.

"So Fellow Daoist Han is an overseas cultivator. I am truly disrespectful. I have long heard that there are many fellow Daoists overseas with great supernatural powers, and their cultivation methods are unique and very different from us inland cultivators. When I have time, I really want to exchange cultivation insights with you, Fellow Daoist. However, for you to travel such a long distance to the Jin Capital, it seems you came specifically for the auction." The red-faced old man was startled inwardly, then suddenly realized and said.

Perhaps only Nascent Soul level cultivators from such boundless places overseas could remain unknown in the Great Jin. The old man couldn't help but believe it more than half.

After the old man and Han Li chatted for a few more sentences, footsteps came from outside the hall again, and then someone said with a smile in a clear and bright voice:

"Brother Fu, why didn't you notify me when you came to our Heavenly Mystery Pavilion? Fellow Daoist Han is also a distinguished guest, and I should have come out to receive you personally."

As the voice fell, a silver-robed cultivator with a slightly pale face walked into the hall.

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