"Then, Master Lu, is there any other way to distribute the items?" Han Li's eyes flickered several times. "If both the jade box and the vial are ancient treasures, then each of us taking two items would be perfectly fair. But right now, within the jade box and the vial—..." "Since we still don't know what lies inside the jade box and the vial, we naturally need to open them first and then divide the treasures according to their value," Nan Long Marquis suddenly interjected, speaking with what seemed to be a fair and impartial tone. Upon hearing this, the elder of the Lu family furrowed his brows slightly, but then nodded continuously. "Indeed, that's exactly what I meant. May I ask, Master Han, what do you think?" "I have no objection—I shall follow the suggestions of the two honorable guests," Han Li replied without hesitation. "Master Han's prompt agreement pleases me greatly," the Marquis said, clearly satisfied. "Then I shall examine what lies inside." He immediately extended his hand, and the white jade box shot into his palm with a soft whoosh. Then, with a reverse palm strike on the jade box, he aimed to open the lid. But as his palm made contact with the lid, a sudden flash of white light erupted, and a layer of hazy, ethereal radiance materialized, instantly pushing his palm back. "Ah! This box seems to be sealed," exclaimed Nan Long Hou, surprised. Yet after a brief pause, he raised his hand again, its golden glow pulsing steadily as he reached for the lid. This time, a shimmer of white mist emerged, intertwining with the golden light. For a moment, the two glows danced together. But soon, the white radiance could no longer withstand the steady flicker of the golden palm, and the golden hand gradually grasped the lid, forcing it open. The white radiance then dissolved completely. Han Li's gaze sharpened, and immediately, he saw the contents within—the ancient jade scroll, slightly yellowed. To the astonishment of the Lu elder, Nan Long Hou hesitated only briefly before extending two fingers to gently lift the scroll and pressing it gently against his forehead. In an instant, his consciousness swept over the contents of the scroll, and his face revealed a look of wonder. "May I also invite the two of you to take a look!" To avoid any appearance of favoritism, Nanlong Hou quickly withdrew the jade scroll and passed it to Han Li. Han Li's expression brightened slightly as he took the scroll and immersed his divine awareness into it. However, after a moment, his brow subtly furrowed, and he returned the scroll to the elder named Lu. Lu Weiying also hurriedly glanced over the contents of the scroll. "The Seven-Flame Fan—what is this ancient artifact? I've never heard of it. Is it particularly powerful?" The elder murmured, still not finished reading. "I'm not entirely sure. Yet the method of crafting it has been meticulously recorded here, and the materials used are mostly spiritual substances. It seems promising, perhaps?" Nanlong Hou said with some hesitation. "Even if it's powerful, it may not be sufficient. The amount of spiritual materials required to craft this artifact is simply excessive. Although there are methods for consecrating certain materials listed, it requires the fusion and refinement of eighty-one fire-type spiritual materials, along with so many additional auxiliary materials." Some of them have seemingly vanished entirely from this realm. Nowadays, these jade scrolls are merely culinary side dishes—useful only for research in the crafting of artifacts. Lu elder shook his head and then returned the scroll to Nanlong Marquis. Nanlong Marquis smiled, his face displaying clear approval, and casually placed the scroll back into the jade box. "The Seven-Flame Fan? Master, does the scroll truly record the method of crafting this artifact?" Even when Han Li had thought the jade scroll utterly useless, his mind suddenly recalled the excited voice of Yin Yue. Upon hearing this, Han Li was stirred and replied through a mental transmission, "Indeed, it's named exactly that. Do you know this ancient treasure?" "Master, if I'm not mistaken, the Seven-Flame Fan is also one of the Heaven-Connecting Immortal Treasures. Though it ranks quite low among them—almost near the bottom." Yin Yue's voice trembled slightly, her words flowing in a steady stream. "A Heaven-Connecting Immortal Treasure!" "Heated by this, Han Li was startled, and froze in place. 'What? This Seven-Flame Fan is a transcendental spiritual treasure. Then that jade scroll must be obtained. I've long wanted to study transcendental spiritual treasures. Now that I've found a method for crafting them—what a blessing!' Suddenly, the Daxian God King, who had remained silent recently, began excitedly chattering in Han Li's mind. 'You old fool! What business is it of yours to interrupt me like this?' Yin Yue heard the Daxian God King's words, her tone instantly cold, and spoke with impatience. 'Hah! You little fox spirit still harboring resentment over what happened then. I've never seen a sentient artifact spirit before—this is why I proposed to borrow you to study it. Didn't your master already agree?' The Daxian God King chuckled, acting as if it were nothing. 'You...' 'Enough, Yin Yue! This matter has long since passed. It's surprising that you, the elder, should know of such a spiritually attuned treasure—this is indeed unexpected to me.' "However, now is not the time for detailed discussion—everything can wait until later," Han Li said coldly. Then, as his gaze shifted back to the jade box lying on the ground, he noticed Nan Long Hou had already taken hold of two black medicine bottles, now opening their lids. Yin Yue promptly quieted down, while Da Yan Shen Jun, though somewhat displeased, could only murmur a few words since he was currently under Han Li's influence and thus remained silent. As soon as the black bottles were opened, a delicate fragrance immediately rose from within. Han Li inhaled deeply and felt an immediate sense of ease and renewed energy. "This doesn't seem to be one of the most common ancient elixirs," Nan Long Hou said, carefully pouring out a jade-green pill from the bottle, holding it gently in his hand, hesitating slightly. "It must not be a harmful poison—definitely not. I'll have to return and consult the archives thoroughly." "How many pills are there in the bottle?" the elderly man with the Lu surname glanced at the pill and spoke slowly. "There's only one! It appears to be a rare ancient elixir." Nanlong Hou, before Han Li and the elder, poured the empty bottle a few more times, speaking without hesitation. "Let's check the other medicine bottle!" Lu Weiying's voice was slightly strained. Upon hearing this, Nanlong Hou nodded, poured the elixir back into the bottle, then opened the second one, pouring out an identical green pill. This time, both Nanlong Hou and the Lu elder looked at each other, somewhat stunned. "This harvest seems quite promising—three ancient treasures, two unidentified elixirs, and a preserved ancient recipe for crafting treasures. How would the two of you like to divide these?" Han Li smiled gently and asked calmly. "Though we don't yet know the exact nature of these two elixirs, I'm sure you understand our primary purpose for entering the valley—seeking rare elixirs and medicinal potions. We propose that each of us take one of these elixirs, thus sharing one of the treasures between us." And then, Brother Han, please take your pick of one of the remaining ancient treasures—do you have any objection? The southern Lu County Marquis glanced at the two bottles in his hands and looked calmly at Han Li. Upon hearing this, Han Li slightly furrowed his brow and glanced at the several ancient treasures lying on the ground. "The value of the Ancient Ling Dan is well known to both of you. Honestly, I would rather forgo the treasures and receive just one of these pills. Perhaps that alone could greatly advance my cultivation!" Han Li stroked his chin and gently shook his head. Upon hearing Han Li's words, both the southern Lu County Marquis and Lu Weiying immediately looked visibly startled. The southern Lu County Marquis' expression shifted between concern and uncertainty before he managed a forced smile and said, "Brother Han, though you are young, why should you compete with us—two whose lifespans are drawing near—for these two precious pills? With your remarkable talent to have advanced so swiftly to the Yuan Ying stage in such a short time, your journey toward the Supreme Great Path will surely be smooth sailing in the future." "Being young and desiring these pills are quite two different matters." It's a rare opportunity right before us—naturally, Han must make every effort to secure it. I can part with all other treasures, as long as these two pills remain. To be honest, Han doesn't lack ordinary ancient artifacts. Said calmly, Han's expression remained composed. After the previous encounter on the Mulan Grasslands, nearly all of his ancient treasures had been destroyed during the fierce attacks by the members of the Gui Ling Sect. Thus, he naturally felt deeply reluctant to part with these precious items now that they were within reach. Yet, if it came down to choosing between the ancient treasures and the Ancient Spirit Pills, he was quite clear about which was more important. At this moment, Han Li's expression changed slightly, showing a hint of hesitation—seeming genuinely interested in the suggestion. Seeing this, the elderly man with the Lu surname quickly seized the opportunity to urge further: "Your lifespan is still so abundant. You'll have ample time in the future to seek out more spirit pills. In contrast, ancient treasures are far more vital to you now. After all, you're certain to face many conflicts in the years ahead. Having one more ancient treasure at your disposal might just save your life someday." To convince Han Li to forgo the spirit pills, the elder had truly spoken with great patience and persistence. Han Li could not help but smile lightly. "It seems that if I don't give up these spirit pills, I may indeed find it difficult to properly distribute these treasures. Very well." Given the sincerity of these two friends, I shall agree to forgo these two ancient Ling Dan. I need not take away any of the ancient treasures either. Besides this mirror, I only request the refining techniques contained within this jade box and the materials and spiritual essences listed here. I have always been quite interested in the art of crafting artifacts. Han Li extended his hand, palm outstretched toward the ground, and with a mere gesture, the purple mirror floated into his hands. He then spoke calmly and composedly. "Understood, we'll follow Brother Han's request." The two southern land lords were momentarily stunned, but after exchanging a glance, they promptly agreed. Though they found it somewhat puzzling that Han Li was not taking the ancient treasures but instead these items, they now decided to set aside further deliberation in favor of securing the ancient Ling Dan. Upon hearing their response, Han Li nodded calmly, and with a flash of light in his hand, the purple ancient mirror vanished. Then, he gently brushed his great sleeve over the materials and the jade box lying on the ground. A wave of azure light passed through, and at once, the entire pile of materials and the jade box disappeared entirely.