"I greet the shopkeeper and congratulate him on his advancement to the Nascent Soul stage."
Sun Ming and Wang Ning bowed at the same time with respectful expressions.
If it were not for Han Changming, it would have been difficult for them to establish a foundation in their lifetime. Now that Han Changming has advanced to the Nascent Soul stage and his status is even higher, they dare not neglect him.
Because of Han Changming, not only did they advance to the Foundation Establishment Stage, but their families also lived a good life.
Han Changming is their benefactor and also their opportunity, they must seize it well.
Han Changming looked at Sun Ming and Wang Ning, nodded, and said, "You have entered the foundation-building stage, that's right. During my retreat, did anything happen in the world of immortal cultivation?"
With none of his relatives around, Han Changming could only recruit a few subordinates to help him handle some chores and gather information.
Sun Ming was in charge of gathering information, and he quickly told everyone the information he had gathered.
There was nothing major happening in the world of immortal cultivation, but there were more and more cases of high-level monsters attacking immortal cultivators. Many Nascent Soul cultivators had been killed. This indirectly affected the price of elixirs in Qinghe City, and prices rose a lot.
"Shopkeeper, Fairy Wang has made some gains. She got a strange stone, but I'm not sure."
Sun Ming remembered something and added.
"Strange stone!"
Han Changming showed an interested expression on his face and looked at Wang Ning.
Wang Ning quickly took out an exquisite green jade box, handed it to Han Changming, and said, "Shopkeeper, I bought this at an underground auction."
Han Changming opened the jade box and saw a piece of light green ore inside, which was emitting faint light and had some silver spots on the surface, making it crystal clear.
"Qing Gang Yu Yin!"
Han Changming's eyes flashed with surprise. This was a fourth-level refining material, usually used to refine the core part of a fourth-level puppet beast.
This piece of Qinggang jade silver is only the size of an egg. It is a bit small, but it is indeed a good material for refining weapons.
Wang Ning has been looking for various rare refining materials, hoping to find rare treasures and precious stones for Han Changming.
Han Changming showed an approving look on his face and said, "Well done. How many spirit stones did you spend?"
"Fifty thousand. I borrowed some spirit stones from other Taoist friends."
Wang Ning said truthfully.
"Do you think this is normal? Qing Gang Yu Yin is a fourth-level refining material. It was put up for auction, and you bought it."
Han Changming asked in a deep voice, Wang Ning's cultivation was too low, it was really strange that she could buy Qinggang Jade Silver at the auction.
Given the rarity of the Qing Gang Jade Silver, it was impossible for other cultivators not to be tempted. The only explanation was that this was arranged by someone, who specifically asked Wang Ning to take a picture of this piece of Qing Gang Jade Silver.
"I was dragged to that auction by a few good friends. It just so happened that there was Qing Gang Jade Silver, and they generously lent me spirit stones. It was obviously a trap. Their real purpose was to get the shopkeeper, and they were just testing the waters."
Wang Ning said slowly that she was not stupid. It was unreasonable for her to be able to buy a piece of Qinggang jade silver at an auction with her cultivation level at the foundation-building stage.
"After I entered the Nascent Soul stage, someone should have contacted you! Guess who is behind this?"
Han Changming asked. He has advanced to the Nascent Soul stage. He is no longer the same as before and can interact openly with other Nascent Soul cultivators.
"It's Shopkeeper Qin from Ziyun Tower. She is the one who set up all this. She said that the owner of Ziyun Tower wants to meet with the shopkeeper. What do you think?"
Wang Ning asked cautiously.
"What did Manager Qin promise you?"
Han Changming asked in a stern tone.
Wang Ning's face tensed, and he quickly said, "Shopkeeper Qin said that if you are willing to meet, she will give me 5,000 spirit stones and a few bottles of magic-enhancing elixirs. However, I am not contacting you for these things. Qinggang Jade Silver is indeed a good material for refining weapons. Please understand."
Han Changming nodded, looked at Sun Ming, and asked, "What about you? Has anyone asked you about my situation?"
"To reply to the shopkeeper, many seniors have inquired about your situation, but I know nothing about them. I am where I am today because of you, and I would never dare to betray you."
Sun Ming was extremely terrified. If he lost Han Changming's trust, his life would not be easy.
"I swear by my inner demon that I have never done anything to betray my family. Without the shopkeeper, I would not even be able to advance to the foundation-building stage."
Wang Ning quickly expressed his loyalty, looking nervous.
Han Changming's expression eased, and he said, "It would be best if you could understand this. Work hard for me, and I won't treat you unfairly. If you perform great merits, I can give you Dan-forming spiritual objects, or even infant-forming spiritual objects. If you betray me, don't blame me for being rude."
At the end of his speech, Han Changming's face was filled with a solemn and murderous look.
Wang Ning and Sun Ming shuddered and said quickly, "Don't worry, boss. We know what to do."
Han Changming nodded with satisfaction and ordered: "Contact Manager Qin immediately and ask her boss to come over! I also want to meet the boss of Ziyun Tower."
Wang Ning responded and immediately took out the communication disk to contact Qin Wanru.
"Shopkeeper Qin, our shopkeeper agreed to meet with the owner of Ziyun Tower. Let's ask him to come to Qingyun Valley!"
"Okay, Mr. Wang, you did a good job. I will definitely do what I promised you."
A delighted female voice came from the communication panel.
"No need, Shopkeeper Qin, I am working for our shopkeeper, not for your benefit."
Wang Ning declined politely.
"Okay! We'll go over there now."
Qin Wanru's voice came from the communication dial.
Wang Ning put away the communication disk, looking nervous.
Han Changming took out two green storage bags and gave them to Sun Ming and Wang Ning, saying, "You have worked hard. These cultivation resources are given to you. Remember, you are working for me. Don't do anything that would betray me."
Sun Ming and Wang Ning said yes and agreed.
Han Changming came to the stone pavilion and sat down. Wang Ning took out tea leaves and made tea, while Sun Ming stood by.
Half a quarter of an hour later, a sound transmission note flew in and landed in front of Han Changming.
Han Changming crushed the sound transmission note, and Qin Wanru's voice suddenly rang out: "Senior Han, we're here."
"Sun Ming, go and invite them in!"
Han Changming ordered.
Sun Ming responded and left.
Not long after, Sun Ming came back, followed by Qin Wanru and a spirited old woman in a green robe.
The old woman in green robe was tall and thin, with cloudy eyes. She held a white dragon-shaped wooden staff in her hand. Judging from the fluctuations of her magic power, she was obviously a cultivator in the middle stage of the Nascent Soul.
"I am Li Yunlan. I have long heard that Fellow Daoist Han is a very handsome man. I finally get to see him in person."
The old woman in green robe said politely.
"Mrs. Li, you are too polite. If you want to see me, there is no need to go through so much trouble. Just come to my house directly."
Han Changming said meaningfully that he didn't like being plotted against.
"Friend Han is right. There won't be a next time."
Li Yunlan agreed readily and his eyes fell on Sun Ming and Wang Ning.
Han Changming understood what she meant and waved his hand. Sun Ming and Wang Ning tactfully withdrew, and Qin Wanru followed suit, leaving Han Changming and Li Yunlan alone.
"Fellow Daoist Han, to be honest, I came to visit you this time to ask you to refine a furnace of top-grade elixirs. The reward will definitely satisfy you."
Li Yunlan said sincerely, and with a shake of his sleeves, a golden jade slip flew out and flew towards Han Changming.
Han Changming shook his sleeves, and the golden jade slip floated in front of him, and his spiritual sense probed into it.
"Dragon Transformation Pill!"
Han Changming's eyes flashed with surprise. This kind of elixir is for python-like spirit beasts with dragon blood to take, and it can increase their chances of transforming into dragons.
"That's right. I have prepared three sets of materials. Fellow Daoist Han only needs to refine five top-grade Jiaohua Pills."
There was a hint of anticipation in Li Yunlan's eyes.