Qianling Star, Golden Maple Valley.
Early in the morning of that day, just as the sky was getting light, the streets were crowded with people and cars, and it was very lively.
There is a golden palace more than ten feet high. On the green plaque are three golden characters "Golden Maple Palace". There is a long queue at the door, and a large number of cultivators are queuing up to enter the Golden Maple Palace. Today is the day of the auction.
"I heard that there are top-grade elixirs for sale this time. I have been practicing Taoism for thousands of years, but I have never seen a top-grade elixir!"
"I heard that the top-grade elixirs in this auction were brought out by Master Wan Hulu. I've heard of Master Wan Hulu's name for a long time, but I haven't seen him in person yet! If I could see Senior Han's true face, this trip would be worthwhile."
"Haha, I had the honor of meeting Senior Han half a month ago."
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The monks were talking about it and entered the venue one after another.
In a private room in the Golden Maple Palace.
Han Wenlong and Han Zhangxiang sat in the box, staring at a blue magic mirror on the stone wall.
The situation in the hall can be seen on the mirror. In the center of the hall is a green round platform over a hundred feet in size, on which is placed a square green jade table and a green jade stool.
Han Changming was entertaining the Void Refining cultivators and did not attend the auction. The items in this auction were all from the Han family and the Cao family. If Han Changming saw something he liked, he would just say hello and get it directly without having to bid.
Han Wenlong and Han Zhangxiang were free so they came to take a look. They knew what goods would appear so they just came to take a look.
In a secluded manor, Han Changming, Cao Tianfeng and more than 20 other Void-Refining Monks gathered in a green stone pavilion, drinking tea, chatting, and exchanging things with each other.
Ever since the news of the auction being held in Jinfeng Valley spread, a large number of cultivators rushed to Jinfeng Valley. Han Changming was able to get to know many Void-Refining cultivators and exchanged many things with them.
Han Changming now has seven Thousand Spirit Orders in his hand, two from Han Wenlong, one from Li Nianlong, one from Qingyuan Sanren, and the other three were purchased from small forces.
Some small forces have obtained the Thousand Spirit Order, but without the cultivation base of the Spiritual Transformation Stage, entering the Thousand Spirit Cave Heaven to search for treasure would be a dead end. Therefore, selling it to a large force in exchange for some resources for cultivating immortals is a good choice.
Seven Thousand Spirit Orders can be used to send seven clansmen in the God Transformation Stage to search for treasure. What Han Changming has to do now is to wait for the Thousand Spirit Cave to open.
"Friend Han, I have a pill recipe that I'm sure you'll be very interested in."
A woman in a golden dress with gorgeous features took out a light green jade slip and handed it to Han Changming.
The woman in the golden dress has a hot body and a pair of watery, alluring peach eyes.
Madam Golden Spider is a casual cultivator who is proficient in poison skills and has reached the late stage of the Refining Void Realm.
Han Changming took the green jade slip, immersed his spiritual consciousness into it, and an expression of interest appeared on his face.
The jade slip records the method of refining the Kailing Pill, a sixth-tier elixir that can awaken the intelligence of spiritual insects and beasts and increase their chances of transforming.
Generally speaking, if a spirit beast or insect has too mixed bloodlines, it will be difficult for it to transform into a human form even if it takes the Spirit-Enhancing Pill.
Most spiritual beasts and insects can transform into human form after taking the elixir. The lesser ones can even speak human language. Of course, this depends on the quality of the elixir.
The 30,000-year-old Golden Jade Ganoderma is the main ingredient in refining the elixir. It is very difficult to artificially cultivate the Golden Jade Ganoderma. The Golden Jade Ganoderma usually appears in secret or dangerous places.
"Mrs. Jin, what do you want?"
Han Changming asked via voice transmission.
The Kailing Pill is only useful for spiritual insects, beasts and birds, and it is impossible to exchange it for top-grade pills.
"I would like Fellow Daoist Han to help me refine a furnace of Thousand Poison Pills. I want two top-grade Thousand Poison Pills. How about that?"
Madam Golden Spider said via voice transmission.
The Thousand Poison Pills would be of great benefit to her cultivation. Perhaps with the help of two Thousand Poison Pills, she could reach the Great Perfection of Refining Void.
She also knew some sixth-level alchemists, but none of them could make top-grade elixirs.
When she heard that Han Changming appeared on Qianling Star, she rushed over immediately.
"Refine the Thousand Poison Pills? Has Madam Jin collected all the ingredients for the pill?"
Han Changming asked via voice transmission.
Madam Golden Spider nodded: "There is only one set of materials. After the task is completed, I will reward you handsomely."
Considering her status as a casual cultivator, it was already very good for her to gather all the materials for a furnace.
She also knew Han Changming's status, so she naturally would not use a jade slip as a reward. She hoped to take this opportunity to make friends with Han Changming so that she could ask Han Changming for help in the future.
"no problem!"
Han Changming agreed. This way, he would get two pill recipes, so why not
Madam Jin Zhu showed a look of joy, took out a golden storage ring, handed it to Han Changming, and said gratefully: "Thank you for your help, Fellow Daoist Han."
Han Changming nodded and accepted the golden storage ring.
Except for Cao Tianfeng, other cultivators showed envious expressions. They also wanted to ask Han Changming to refine the elixir, but failed.
Han Changming doesn't help everyone. It depends on their sincerity.
Han Changming took out a star-moon plate from his arms, frowning.
The only one who could contact him using the Star-Moon Plate was Han Debiao.
"It's getting late, and the auction is about to start. We'll take our leave now and come back to disturb Fellow Daoist Han later."
Mrs. Golden Spider understood and spoke tactfully.
All the monks could see that Han Changming had something to deal with, so they took the initiative to say goodbye.
Before long, Han Changming was the only one left in the yard.
Han Changming shook his sleeves and a golden round bead flew out. After circling around him, it turned into a thick golden light curtain that covered his entire body.
He cast a spell into the Star-Moon Plate, and Han Debiao's voice rang out: "Changming, Changqing found a Seven-Star Glazed Fruit tree in the Immortal Burial Ruins in the outer sea. When he went to pick the Seven-Star Glazed Fruit, the Divine Transformation cultivators from the Myriad Laws Sect got there first. Changqing killed them and obtained a lot of Sky Cloud Stones."
"Seven-star Glazed Fruit! Sky Cloud Stone!"
Han Changming's face condensed. Both of these things were good things, especially the Seven-Star Glazed Fruit. Even if a Jindan cultivator took it alive, it could increase the chance of reaching the Nascent Soul stage by 10%.
It’s no problem if the Han family can’t get the Seven-Star Glazed Fruit. But if the Wanfa Sect gets the Seven-Star Glazed Fruit, it will be troublesome because it will strengthen the Wanfa Sect’s strength.
“How many people knew about this?”
Han Changming said with a frown.
There are not many Divine Transformation cultivators in the outer sea. When a Divine Transformation cultivator of the Wanfa Sect is killed, they will definitely send people to investigate, and it is possible that the investigation will lead to the Han family.
If this matter is not handled properly, there will be endless troubles. Han Changqing did nothing wrong. If it were Han Changming, he would also kill him. He would not sit idly by and watch the monks of Wanfa Sect get the Seven-Star Glazed Fruit Tree.
"The several Yuanying cultivators of the Zhu family all know that Changqing has already controlled them. I believe it won't be long before the Wanfa Sect will send people to track them down."
Han Debiao's tone was heavy.
After Han Changqing returned to Golden Shark Island, he immediately controlled the people in the Zhu family who knew the news to prevent the news from leaking out.
If the Wanfa Sect knew that the Zhu family had told the Han family about the discovery of the Seven-Star Glazed Fruit Tree, they would certainly suspect the Han family. Even if the Zhu family did not leak the secret, the Wanfa Sect would certainly suspect the Han family.
You know, the cultivation level of the Jindan cultivators in the outer sea is generally not high. Han Changqing is highly suspicious as he was able to kill two Jindan cultivators.
The Wanfa Sect will definitely send people into the Immortal Burial Ruins to investigate. If they find that the Seven-Star Glazed Fruit Tree is gone, they will definitely know that someone has stolen it. If they want the Wanfa Sect to suspect that a monster was responsible, they will have to create a powerful monster.
Han Changming frowned. He was on Qianling Star and distant water could not put out a nearby fire.
"Have him go to HSBC Business Alliance and have a talk with Fellow Daoist Qin. Tell him that I am willing to accept HSBC Business Alliance and ask them to provide rare immortal cultivation resources. Try to get the lake over there. Don't tell the truth to the people from HSBC Business Alliance."
Han Changming suggested.
If you have a fifth-level illusion talisman, a fifth-level illusion array, or a high-level beast spirit talisman, you can get it over there.
"Okay, I'll notify him right away. By the way, can you make some noise? It would be best if people knew that you bought a batch of Sky Cloud Stones. Otherwise, if the Wanfa Sect just lost a batch of Sky Cloud Stones and we set up a large teleportation array right after, it would definitely arouse suspicion."
Han Debiao suggested.
"No problem, I'll arrange it as soon as possible. How about this! I'll have Ye Xin go back and set up the large teleportation array as quickly as possible. If the Wanfa Sect finds anything unusual, we'll have a response."
Han Changming said in a deep voice that the elite troops of the Han family were not in the outer sea, so if the Wanfa Sect wanted to deal with the Han family, it would be easy.
Build a large teleportation array to provide support to Han Debiao at critical moments.
Han Changming had been attending gatherings of Void-Refining cultivators frequently during this period. As soon as the Spirit-Transforming cultivator of the Wanfa Sect died, he suddenly disappeared without a trace, which inevitably aroused suspicion.
In order not to attract the attention of the Wanfa Sect, the process of building a large-scale teleportation array must be kept secret and cannot be used casually, at least for now.
"Okay, that's it!"
Han Debiao agreed.
Han Changming put away the Star-Moon Plate and his face darkened.
He took out the communication disk and contacted Ye Xin to ask about her location. Ye Xin and Ye Xue were attending a gathering of Divine Transformation cultivators.
"Madam, I have something urgent to discuss with you, please come back first!"
Han Changming's tone was heavy.
"Okay, my sister and I will be back soon."
Ye Xin agreed.
In less than half a minute, Ye Xin and Ye Xue came back.
Han Changming briefly explained what happened and Ye Xin frowned.
"I will return to Xuanyang Star immediately! Set up the large teleportation array as soon as possible."
Ye Xin's expression was solemn.
Han Changming took out the Suzaku flying car and gave it to Ye Xin to set off.
"Let me go back with my sister! It will be good to have someone to help me."
Ye Xue volunteered.
"No, Ye Xin can go back alone, Madam, you stay. If you two are not here, people will be suspicious."
Han Changming rejected Ye Xue's request. Everyone knew that he had two wives. If both wives did not show up at the same time, what could make Han Changming's two wives leave? It was hard to guarantee that Wanfa Sect would not think too much.
"I'm enough on my own, sister, you stay and provide cover!"
Ye Xin said seriously that she was enough and all she needed to do was set up a large teleportation array.
Han Changming gave a few instructions and handed the Lihuo Mieling Needle to Ye Xin, hoping that she would not have to use it.
Ye Xin's identity was too sensitive, so she changed her appearance, left Jinfeng Valley, and took the star domain teleportation array to leave Qianling Star as quickly as possible.
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Xuanyang Star, South China Sea, Wanfa Sect.
In the Wanfa Hall, Wanfa Zhenren sat on the main seat with a gloomy look. Song Qingqing and Lin Chu stood beside him with solemn expressions.
Not long ago, the soul lamp of a Divine Transformation cultivator from the Wanfa Sect went out.
This is no small matter, as there are not many Divine Transformation cultivators in the Wanfa Sect.
The disciple who was guarding the natal soul lamp reported it immediately, which attracted the attention of Master Wanfa.
"Seven-Star Glazed Fruit Tree!"
Master Wanfa's face darkened. He didn't expect to discover the Seven-Star Glazed Fruit Tree. The Immortal Burial Ruins is a dangerous place in the outer sea. Could it be that they died in the Immortal Burial Ruins
"Isn't Sun's soul lamp still extinguished?"
Master Wanfa asked.
Song Qingqing was about to answer when he took out a pale golden communication disk from his arms, typed in a spell, and his face darkened.
"Senior Sister Sun's soul lamp just went out. Their soul lamps did not go out at the same time. It is very likely that they were attacked by a powerful monster. Senior Sister Sun fought her way out and found a place to heal her wounds. When she left, she triggered a restriction or encountered a powerful monster and was killed."
Song Qingqing put forward a conjecture.
"It's hard to say. Maybe they were attacked by a powerful cultivator. Junior Brother Li was killed on the spot, and Senior Sister Sun escaped for a while, but was eventually caught up."
Lin Chu expressed his opinion.
"First, send some Nascent Soul cultivators to gather information. Also, strengthen defenses and investigate the disciples to see if they have any secret dealings with outsiders."
Wanfa Zhenren ordered.
There are only two Divine Transformation cultivators in the Wanfa Sect's main temple, and the other Divine Transformation cultivators are either in the Zhongtian Continent or on other immortal cultivation planets.
Song Qingqing is an alchemist, nothing can happen to him. Lin Chu alone is no match for him, and it is impossible for Master Wanfa to investigate in person!
"Yes, Uncle Sun."
Song Qingqing and Lin Chu agreed and turned to leave.
"Natural disaster? Or man-made disaster?"
Wanfa Zhenren said to himself.
If it was a natural disaster, it would be the monsters in the Burial Ruins of Immortals or the restrictions that killed the two Divine Transformation cultivators of the Wanfa Sect. If it was man-made, which force in the outer sea would dare to deal with the Wanfa Sect, and have the ability to kill the two Divine Transformation cultivators of the Wanfa Sect
"Han family! Is that you?"
Wanfa Zhenren muttered to himself, his eyes gloomy.
There are not many Divine Transformation cultivators in the outer sea, and the Han family is undoubtedly the strongest.
It is understandable that they fought for the Seven-Star Glazed Fruit Tree, but there is no deadly feud between the Wanfa Sect and the Han family! There is no need for the Han family to kill them!
He thought of the Han family on Jiulong Island. They all had the surname Han, so they might be from the same clan.
If this is the case, everything can be explained. Of course, the premise of all this is that the Han family cultivator killed the Wanfa Sect's Divine Transformation cultivator.
If the Wanfa Sect's Divine Transformation cultivator died from a restriction or in the mouth of a monster, then it naturally has nothing to do with the Han family.
He took out a pale golden communication disk, entered a spell, and ordered: "Junior Brother Yang, send out capable people to investigate whether Master Wan Hulu is from the Han family of Jiulong Island. All high-level cultivators with the surname Han must be thoroughly investigated. This must be kept secret. The fewer people who know about it, the better. Do you understand?"
"Yes, Uncle Sun."
A respectful male voice came from the golden disk.
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Sifang Island is the center of HSBC Business Alliance.
In a vast manor, Qin Sihai and Chen Caifeng sat in a green stone pavilion, drinking tea and chatting.
Chen Caifeng has entered the Spiritual Transformation Stage and is the deputy leader of the HSBC Business Alliance.
Qin Sihai took out a pale blue magic disk, entered a spell, and a look of surprise flashed across his eyes.
"What's wrong? Fellow Daoist Qin, what happened?"
Chen Caifeng asked in confusion.
"Friend Han from the Han family is here to visit. This is a rare guest."
Qin Sihai said with some surprise.