As soon as the two women and three male cultivators entered the nearby shops, Han Li and Qu Hun glanced toward the shop where the two women had gone, Han Li casting a thoughtful glance. After observing for a while, he led Qu Hun along the streets toward the center of Tiandu Street. At first glance, the streets appeared no different from those of ordinary human shops—rows of square buildings of similar size lined the sides. The shop signs and banners hung outside bore names such as Wu Family General Merchandise, Chen’s Artifact Store, the Five Elements Armory, and Huo Yang’s Raw Materials, among others. Han Li did not enter any of these shops, but instead walked steadily toward the central area of Tiandu Street. Based on his past experience, he knew that capable, established shops would be located in the most prominent spots—likely beneath the "Yunmeng Pavilion." And precisely that was what Han Li hoped to do—he wanted to get closer and observe the unique features of this skyward pavilion. Thinking thus, Han Li unconsciously quickened his pace. At that moment, the cultivators coming and going on the street frequently entered and exited the various shops, giving the impression that there were many cultivators in Tiandu Street. After walking several hundred paces, Han Li was certain he had found the right place. Suddenly, the view opened up before him, revealing a small square several mu in size. The square was paved with long, elegant white jade slabs, exquisitely refined and splendid. In the center of the square, the space was completely empty, with only the Yunmeng Pavilion floating in mid-air. However, at this moment, the pavilion's main gate appeared closed, as if it had no intention of welcoming guests or inviting them in. Surrounding this modest square stood six small pavilions, each with a distinct style, evenly spaced and seemingly facing each other in a subtle confrontation. Beyond these six shops, no other merchants dared to establish a presence on the square. Seeing this, Han Li carefully gazed at the floating pavilion for a while, then turned his attention to the six pavilions on the ground. "Shan Hai Pavilion, Bai Shui Tower, Yu Huan Residence…" he murmured the names of the six shops, constantly observing the movements of the cultivators entering and exiting these establishments, hoping to find one with the most bustling activity. But after a moment, Han Li furrowed his brows and quietly muttered his frustrations. It turned out that the number of people entering and leaving each of the six pavilions was nearly equal, and most of them would walk through all six before finally departing, either with lingering affection or with great excitement. Feeling somewhat frustrated, Han Li focused his attention again and carefully examined the six pavilions. It was then that he noticed something unusual—the banners hanging outside each pavilion bore emblems that carried deeper significance. The banner of Shanhai Pavilion is embroidered with a blue mythical beast, while Bai Shui Building features a golden small sword, and Yu Huan Residence displays a sprig of green elixir mushroom... Only now, after seeing this, Han Li begins to suspect that he may have made a mistake. To verify whether his thoughts were correct, Han Li decided to walk toward the nearest building—Bai Shui Building—curving his steps silently, with Qu Hun following closely behind. As soon as they entered the hall of Bai Shui Building, they found it spacious, measuring roughly twenty to thirty zhang in length and width. Around the hall stood rows of white jade stands, each bearing various glowing magical artifacts, numbering nearly a hundred. Yet upon a quick glance, Han Li immediately judged that even the finest of these were no more than mid-tier magical items, falling far short of his expectations. In front of each stand, several neatly dressed young attendants in green robes were guiding around seven or eight cultivators as they selected and recommended specific artifacts. However, as Han Li and Qu Hun stepped in, a sharp-eyed young attendant in green robes immediately recognized Qu Hun as a Foundation Stage cultivator. Though he couldn't sense Qu Hun's exact level, he brightened up and hurried over. After deeply bowing to Qu Hun, the attentive attendant asked with graceful diplomacy, "Esteemed master, would you like to see any artifacts? Surely ordinary items won't meet your standards. Why don't you follow me to the side hall, where the head掌柜 can fetch some newly arrived top-tier artifacts for you to review?" Hearing such polished and thoughtful words, Han Li smiled calmly and said nothing, but Qu Hun responded coldly, "Then lead the way—let's just take a look." Hearing Qu Hun's confident tone, the attendant grew even more delighted. He warmly invited Han Li to the side hall adjacent to the main hall and then retired to fetch the head掌柜. But just as he had left, a graceful young maid entered to serve the two of them with two cups of fragrant, clear tea, then silently withdrew again. Han Li did not hesitate, lifting the cup and taking a gentle sip. Soon after, an elderly man with a rare, ancient appearance and three long strands of white beard entered. But this time, I have come specifically to prepare for the final stages of my Dan Stage cultivation. However, upon my arrival in Tiandu Street, I was completely unsure where to purchase the essential ingredients—“Snow Spirit Water” and “Heavenly Fire Liquid”—required for the Dan Stage. I hope Master Cao can kindly offer some guidance! Yet how could Han Li reveal such details to a stranger he had only just met? He merely composed himself, subtly manipulating Qu Hun, and casually stated that he was a cultivator who had just arrived on Kuixing Island from outside, and that upon accidentally encountering Han Li, his junior disciple, he now intended to stay on the island for a while. Hearing this, Cao, the chief merchant, beamed even more warmly, his enthusiasm reaching a point that made Han Li feel overwhelmed. As Han Li pondered internally, wondering what the merchant's true intentions might be, a robust man in a light green robe entered the side hall at that very moment. This man had thick, powerful muscles and a broad, imposing frame, his face flushed and his presence commanding. "Gao, how come you suddenly wish to obtain Snow Spirit Water and Heavenly Fire Liquid? Is someone preparing to achieve the Dan Stage?" the man exclaimed warmly as he entered, but after circling Han Li with his keen eyes, he immediately shifted his gaze to Qu Hun. This deliberate, seemingly well-meaning yet pointed questioning immediately caused Han Li to furrow his brows slightly. It was clear that this person was far from being as open and straightforward as he appeared—instead, he seemed deeply thoughtful and calculating. After a moment of alertness, he felt a little more cautious toward him. Of course, Han Li and Qu Hun maintained their usual composure, even displaying a gentle smile. "Hehe, Master Ou, allow me to introduce you to our guest. This is Qu Master, who has just arrived at our Quixing Island. And this is Han Master, Qu Master's junior nephew, who has settled here at the Quixing Island. Qu Master has reached the False Dan stage and is now striving to achieve the Dan stage." Cao Lu gestured toward Qu Hun and Han Li, speaking warmly. "Haha! That's wonderful news for Qu Master! If he succeeds in reaching the Dan stage, then our Luan Xing Sea will surely have one more pillar of strength!" The bearded man with a broad smile expressed his enthusiasm just as warmly. But suddenly, as if remembering something, he sharply tapped his back of the head, blushing slightly and added, "Look at my mind! I've completely forgotten that Curu must be eager to hear about the Snow Spirit Water and the Heavenly Fire Night. Yet please rest assured—both of these items are here with me, and together they carry the weight sufficient for two individuals to achieve the Condensation Stage." The bearded man then removed two jade boxes glowing with a yellow radiance from his person and placed them gently on the table before Han Li. "These boxes, crafted from deep-sea jade of the earth nature, can indeed be considered rare treasures. Yet, compared to the value of these two spiritual items, they are still far from equal in worth!" Though the bearded man spoke as though unconcerned, Han Li sensed a subtle sense of pride beneath the words. "Thank you so much, Curu!" Curu replied calmly, carefully opening each of the two jade boxes one by one. To his sight, one of the boxes contained a clear, transparent liquid resembling fresh water; as soon as the lid was opened, a strange, cold aura surged directly toward Qu Hu. The other box, however, held a vibrant, deep crimson liquid, glowing like a blazing fire, radiating intense heat. After carefully observing both, Qu Hu finally satisfied himself, closed the lid, and calmly asked the bearded man: "How many spirit stones would you require for these two items before you would part with them?" Although "Snow Spirit Water" and "Heavenly Fire Liquid" were not as rare as the thousand-year elixirs, they were still hard-to-find spiritual treasures essential for aiding the formation of the Dan Stage and increasing the success rate of that process. Naturally, Han Li could not afford to miss them.