Chapter 400: Dignified
Elder Zhao, sorry for the long wait! This is Senior Han, the owner of those demon beast materials! After entering the room, Fan Jingmei spoke to the grey-clothed old man with a respectful tone.
The grey-clothed old man replied, Oh, so its Fellow Daoist Han! Please, sit. This old man just steeped a pot of ice-cloud spirit tea. Please, have a taste.
Han Li frowned. There was nothing odd about the old mans appearance apart from unusually red cheeks, as if he had just recovered from a grave illness. He couldnt help but feel somewhat puzzled.
His current spiritual sense was far stronger than cultivators of the same rank. In an instant, he was able to see that the old man was an early Core Formation cultivator. Han Li didnt say anything in refusal and bluntly took a seat across from the old man. Han Li indifferently stared at the old man as he poured a cup of fragrant tea, but didnt move to take it.
Han Li didnt mean to slight the old man as he was acting out of habitual carefulness. He definitely wasnt going to drink something from an unfamiliar place.
The old man didnt reveal any displeasure at Han Lis cautious actions. Instead, he faintly smiled and poured himself a cup, placing all other matters to the back of his head for that instant.
Senior Han! Weve come to find you on behalf of the Exquisite Sound Sect to purchase all of your remaining demon beast materials. Lets discuss the price. Just as Fan Jingmei sat down, she gently spoke to Han Li with a dainty composure.
How could Han Li easily admit to still having many rare materials despite not knowing their intentions? After some calm thought about what they had said, Han Li decided to block them for the time being, It is true that I had previously acquired quite a few demon beast materials. However, I have just sold my last batch. I fear I that must disappoint you.
When Lady Fan heard Han Lis refusal, she sweetly smiled and softly spoke with a hint of laughter, It seems Senior Han wishes to fool us. Although our sect doesnt know how many demon beast materials you have, we are certain that its a large amount. Otherwise, Senior Han wouldnt have so carefully sought out small, travelling merchants to sell them to. In addition, every transaction was done in very small amounts, and you look for a different buyer every time.
Had our sect not happened to be gathering related materials, its likely we wouldnt have discovered something was amiss. Senior sure is scared of having his wealth exposed! If this is the case, Senior Han can dispel those fears. Although our sect isnt some sort of superpower, our sect holds quite a positive reputation in the Scattered Star Seas. If Senior were to sell all the materials to us, it would save us the trouble of repeatedly purchasing them from small merchants!
The woman spoke with a beaming smile and a calm appearance. However, Han Lis eyes coldly glinted, and he slightly scowled. Finding out you had been secretly investigated wasnt a happy matter!
In response to Han Lis scowl, Lady Fan suddenly changed the subject and gave Han Li an explanation, Senior Han, please dont blame me for my rude conduct from before. This matter is quite urgent and we had to make use of a majority of our power in Heavenly Star City to track you down. We hope that Senior will provide us assistance, just this once!
This time, she had placed herself in a weaker position with her words and gaze revealing a slight intention to implore.
Han Lis scowl gradually subsided, but he didnt give an immediate response. Instead, he started to lightly tap the table with an indifferent expression. At this moment, Han Lis mind was continuously churning through lines of thought, analyzing the pros and cons at lightning speed.
Although he didnt know why the Exquisite Sound Sect required such a large quantity of demon beast materials, they clearly believed that he possessed what they desired. If Han Li further denied them, it would only serve to create a meaningless grudge.
While he hadnt heard of the Exquisite Sound Sect before, they shouldnt be too weak, given the appearance of Elder Zhao. Han Li didnt wish to make an enemy of them without good reason.
In addition, he possessed a bit too many demon beast materials. If he continued to sell them off bit by bit, it would only be a matter of time before he was found out. As such, wouldnt it be better to take advantage of this opportunity and cleanly handle the matter all at once? After all, this was Heavenly Star City where fights were prohibited. He wouldnt have to worry about anything going amiss.
With that thought, Han Li was silent for a moment more before serenely saying, Since youve spoken as such, I wont further conceal the truth. I do possess a few of the demon beast materials that your sect desires, but I dont know whether or not I have enough to satisfy you!
The two women revealed joy at Han Lis admittance. As for the old man sipping tea as if he were above the world, he gazed at Han Li with a much more relaxed expression.
How much are you in possession of?! Lady Fan impatiently asked, gazing at Han Li in anticipation.
Han Li faintly smiled and replied with an astonishing number, much to the pleasant surprise of the woman. Although she knew Han Li possessed quite a bit, she didnt expect the quantity to be at such a degree. She could finally finish her mission.
I want all of those materials! Does Senior have time to do the trade today? The Exquisite Sound Sects Lady Fan couldnt keep her composure and spoke with a slight tremble in her voice, fearful that Han Li would change his mind.
Han Li felt quite surprised at this womans impatience. However, he also felt that it would be best for this trade to made as quickly as possible. There would be less time for any unwelcome problems to appear. After some thought, he said, I do. Lets do the trade here! Lady Fan should go get the spirit stones. Ill go and fetch the demon beast materials. Han Lis clear decisiveness was in agreement with the womans intentions. She repeatedly nodded her head with a gaze of happiness.
Han Li then indifferently stood up and took his leave, walking out of the room in large strides.
A moment after Han Li disappeared from view, Lady Fans excited appearance gradually faded away. She suddenly turned her head towards the old man and asked, Senior Zhao, how is his cultivation? Ive heard that he had just achieved Core Formation. He shouldnt have had the time to refine a magic treasure. If you were to take take him by surprise, could you overcome him? If you are confident, we would be able to save quite a huge sum of spirit stones.
By the time this woman icily said those words, her dainty temperament had changed into a chilling, sinister expression.
Impossible! Although this person hasnt been in Core Formation for long, his cultivation art is unordinary. Not only is his magic power exceedingly pure, but his body conceals the faint Qi of a magic treasure. While he didnt have the time to secretly refine a magic treasure, he is in possession of an inherited magic treasure. We cannot look down on him. Elder Zhao shook his head and opposed the suggestion.
The womans eyes glinted with a strange expression as she slowly said, So it seems this person isnt weak. How about we pull him into our operation in the coming month? If things goes smoothly, we can spend a bit to rope him in. If things goes unfavorably, we can just abandon him!
That really is a good method! But from the recent conversation, he appears to know when it is appropriate to retreat despite appearing so youthful. It doesnt seem he will be easily taken advantage of. What is your grasp of the situation? Are you thinking about seducing him? As the old man spoke, he revealed displeasure.
Lady Fan shot a glance at the old man. Then, while stifling laughter, her eyes revealed fawning. Hehe, Senior, youre jealous! Relax, I wont touch any man apart from you. She pulled away at her muslin shawl to reveal her extremely enchanting face.
The old man originally appeared somewhat sickly. But upon seeing the woman, he was at a loss for words, and his cheeks flushed to an even deeper red. This scene left Lady Fan feeling very satisfied.
Senior, in order to protect me, you suffered a great injury. It is something that I will always remember! After saying this, Lady Fan spun her lithe, well-endowed body around and slid into the old mans embrace, caressing the old mans chest with her slender, white hands.
At this moment, Lady Fans face revealed overflowing thoughts of love, and her eyes appeared moist to the point of overflowing with tears. Her alluring beauty was capable of even resurrecting dead men.
The old man let out a breath as the womans white hand climbed up his chest out of impatient desire. He then crudely responded by embracing her fragrant body with equivalently impure intentions.
This scene caused the young woman who still remained in the room to deeply blush. She averted her gaze with a lowered head.
Lianer! How about you wait outside and report back once he returns? Lady Fan softly whispered as if she had moaned.
Yes, of course. The young woman hastily responded as if she were being spared and stepped out of the room.
But before she even left the room, they still continued.
That young girl has become far more beautiful these past two years. How about you give me a few years to teach her a couple things? Since good things shouldnt be given to outsiders…
Bah! Youre dreaming! I only kept her around because she was useful! I forbid you from laying your hands on her! Could it be that I…
Having clearly heard the twos flirtatious banter, the young woman sighed and left the room.
Happy 400th Chapter Guys!
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