After listening to the掌柜's explanation, Han Li gained a clearer understanding of the scroll relic and took another careful look at the scroll inside the brocade box. "This golden-bronze scroll relic was acquired by our hall at a substantial price from a small family—never used, completely fresh. It is more than sufficient to exchange for Brother Li's thousand-year-lived herb!" The掌柜 concluded with a tone of genuine regret, speaking in a series of earnest remarks. Han Li quietly chuckled to himself, unconvinced by the sense of loss he heard. At most, it was a mutual exchange of needs—his herb, in his eyes, was surely no less valuable than the scroll relic. "Then, Brother Li, what would you like to exchange for?" the掌柜 finally asked with a warm smile. Upon hearing this, Han Li hesitated, uncertain. He had originally intended to visit several more shops to see if there were even better artifacts available. Yet the items currently on display were indeed excellent and perfectly suited to his taste, making it difficult to part with them—he felt deeply reluctant to give up any of them. Especially the golden brick seal artifact—its benefits for him in the future would be even greater; he absolutely had to secure it. "All these items, I particularly like. I intend to take them all!" After a moment of thoughtful consideration, Han made up his mind. He believed that by purchasing everything from this one mansion, Wan Bao Lou, it might not be a bad move at all. At the very least, it would reduce the attention others paid him, and the impact of the thousand-year-old medicinal herb would be confined solely to Wan Bao Lou. "You're serious about taking all of them, Han brother? Are you jesting?" The field manager, upon hearing Han's words, grew visibly displeased, assuming that Han was making an unreasonable request—hoping to trade just one herb for all the precious boxes and treasures. Seeing this, Han smiled gently, neither disputing nor explaining, but instead withdrew a box identical to the one he had just mentioned and placed it neatly on the table. "With two thousand-year-old medicinal herbs, I'll take all the treasures from your box!" Han said calmly, projecting an air of determination. Tian Zhang was both surprised and delighted. He could not reply to Han Li's terms at once, but hurriedly checked the newly appeared herbs, only after confirming that the new rare plant was indeed the same kind as the first one—millennial-grade—did he gaze at Han Li with a new, distinct expression. After all, someone who could present two such rare herbs at once certainly deserved the attention of Wanbao Pavilion. Han Li, wearing a cloak, made Tian Zhang unable to see his facial expressions, which only deepened the sense of mystery. After a moment's hesitation, Tian Zhang decided to speak firmly: "Very well. Since Li Brother has made such a request, I am willing to make a slight concession and accept. However, I would like to make one small request: should Li Brother have any further rare herbs or items in the future, I hope you will still give priority to our pavilion. I am certain my offer will fully satisfy you." Han Li chuckled lightly, nodded slightly, but said nothing. Yet, inside, he was already sighing, realizing that the other party had indeed begun to suspect him. He now knew that in the future, such transactions involving the exchange of rare herbs for treasures should be made as sparingly as possible, for otherwise, he might end up facing a fatal consequence. Master Tian was entirely unaware of Han Li's true intentions. Upon seeing him nod in agreement, he felt immensely relieved. If the man named Li could truly secure the thousand-year-old medicinal herbs for him, then the small sacrifice he had made today—his willingness to yield—would have been more than worthwhile! Thus, after exchanging items and securing their respective goods, both parties felt deeply satisfied. Han Li, in turn, formally bid farewell and departed from the Ten-Thousand-Treasures Pavilion, making no further stay in the marketplace. He quickly stepped beyond the flying limit of the market district and took off immediately, leaving the scene at once. Fearing that Wanbao Building might send some high-ranking disciples to follow him secretly, he did not proceed directly to Huangfeng Valley with great fanfare, but instead flew out of the Taiyue Mountain Range. Only after traveling a distance of three or four days did he feel secure enough to take a wide detour and then head toward Huangfeng Valley. In the evening of the third day, Han Li reached the outer edge of the Taiyue Mountain Range. As the sky was turning dark, he sought a secluded stone cave for the night, intending to return to Huangfeng Valley the next day. This cave was situated halfway up a hillside, with several scattered rocks blocking the entrance, making it easily overlooked from the outside. Han Li had only happened upon it by chance. After eating a light meal, he lay against the stone wall, practicing and calming his spirit. Unconsciously, the time passed into the early hours of the night. Just as Han Li was about to drift off to sleep, he suddenly heard the rustling of his garments brushing against the wind, followed by a loud "thud" as though someone had landed from the air, stepping down onto the ground outside the cave. Han Li was startled, his sleepiness instantly vanishing. "Could it be that the people from Wan Bao Building have come to pursue and kill me?" he thought, imagining the worst scenario. "Sister, the surroundings here are pleasant and quite secluded. I believe we can stay right here!" A familiar male voice spoke from outside the cave. Han Li was momentarily surprised, yet finally relieved. Since it wasn't the people from Wan Bao Building who had come to seize him and his treasure, it meant the visitors were merely passing through—nothing to worry about. "Sister, why do you look at me like this? After all, you've never experienced the joys of love between the sexes. Now, Brother is tenderly caring for you, making your life as a woman truly worthwhile. Otherwise, you'll fade away in a moment—how wasteful would that be for such a fine figure!" The man's voice remained calm and gentle throughout, yet the words within were profoundly unkind. Han Li drew in a sharp breath. Indeed, this was the brother—how could he speak so composedly, so openly, of such a treacherous act of seduction and then betrayal? Truly admirable! Moreover, only male voices had been heard, no female voice at all, which meant that this "sister" had already been subdued and was now likely unable to speak. Yet, the man's voice sounded so familiar—it must be someone he had met before. With this thought, Han Li's curiosity stirred, and he moved silently toward the entrance of the cave. "Schhh!" The sound of the woman's dress tearing rang out, accompanied by the man's lustful laughter. "Come, have a cup of Hehuan pill first! Otherwise, things will soon grow dull!" "Hmph, younger sister! Don't look at me like that! Didn't you used to long for us to both reach the foundational stage together? Well, that's exactly what I've come to fulfill your wish! Ha ha..." The man laughed enthusiastically, almost losing himself in his excitement. After clearly seeing the man's face, Han Li felt both surprised and suddenly enlightened. The man was indeed the one with a narrow mind—Lü Shīxiān—who had previously fought against the Mengdu brothers. Truly a man of a beast's heart, though it remained unclear which unfortunate sister within the valley had ended up under his claws. It seemed as though Lü Shīxiān had heard Han Li's inner thoughts, and without intention, gently brushed aside the woman's hair with one hand, revealing a delicate yet fiercely resentful face. "How could it be her?" Han Li nearly bit his tongue upon recognizing the woman's true appearance. Wasn't this precisely the "Chen Shīxiān" who had always been affectionately close to Lü Shīxiān on the small mountain? She was, after all, Lü Shīxiān's beloved. How could this Lü Shīxiān have gone mad and now play such a cruel game of seduction and murder? The way she was glaring at him with such intense fire suggested it wasn't merely a playful romance at all. Han Li blinked, feeling a bit confused. "Found!" suddenly, Lu Senior Brother stopped his actions on the woman and exclaimed with surprise. In his hand, he now held a small, elegant storage pouch. He no longer paid attention to Chen Sister, but instead lowered the pouch and sprayed out a large number of items—ranging from magical artifacts and talismans to garments and underclothes, items of the woman's private nature. Lu Senior Brother ignored the other objects, instead continuously searching through the bottles, jars, and boxes, as if seeking something specific.