Clearly, the Heavenly澜 Lady did not wish to inadvertently provoke a formidable rival without first confirming her identity. "Conditions?" After a cold, steady gaze at the young woman, Han Li's face remained expressionless, revealing no clear thoughts. "If you would allow it, I may personally pay a sum of spiritual stones as a sincere apology for this unintentional offense," Lin Yinping said calmly, lifting her chin. "Heh... spiritual stones, then," Han Li chuckled, saying nothing as he suddenly reached out and, with a single hand, grasped the bundle from behind and brought it to his front. This unexpected move startled the nearby guests, all of whom now focused intently on the object now held in Han Li's hands. Han Li was straightforward—he simply grasped one corner of the bundle and gave his arm a gentle shake. Instantly, a clear, resonant chime echoed through the air, and a gleaming, golden long sword with a sheath materialized on the ground. Though the blade had not yet been drawn, the brilliant luminescence shimmering across its surface and the natural, self-echoing vitality were unmistakable signs of a rare and exceptional treasure. It's no wonder that this person is so angry with strangers insisting on examining his bundle. If it were their turn to be forced to display their cherished treasures before others, they'd surely be annoyed too. Lin Yinping, upon seeing the long sword, still caught a flicker of surprise, hesitating to fully release her awareness and carefully re-examining the sword several times—finally confirming that everything appeared normal, as though no illusion had been cast upon it. The Yin Luo Sect cultivators, Eg Tianhao and the others, now that the contents of the bundle did not match their expectations, exchanged glances and felt somewhat embarrassed. It seemed they had indeed made a serious blunder—thankfully, they hadn't actually clashed with him earlier, otherwise they'd have truly regretted the animosity they'd incurred. Wu Bi, the old monk, and the plain-looking monk remained serious and composed, neither smiling nor showing any sign of discomfort, as though completely detached from the situation. "It seems we've truly misunderstood each other. It's truly my fault." Master, whatever conditions you have, Silver Screen will certainly meet them to the best of her ability. The Heavenly Lan Lady sighed, her disappointment fading quickly, then offered a sincere apology to Han Li. "As for spiritual stones and such, I am not lacking. How about this? Your jade pendant at your waist is quite elegant—would you accept it as a gift?" After glancing around the Heavenly Lan Lady, Han Li finally settled his gaze on her slender waist, where the delicate jade ornaments chimed softly, and said something unexpectedly. "A jade pendant?" Silver Screen was clearly surprised, removing the jade butterfly pendant at her waist with astonishment. She studied it carefully, her eyes filled with wonder. Naturally, any ornament worn on the body could not be ordinary. This small, butterfly-shaped jade pendant had a clear and invigorating effect, making it a relatively rare auxiliary magical artifact. Yet, for a cultivator at the Foundation and Dan stage, this item was still precious, but for this female at the Mid-Immortal Elixir stage, the invigorating effect was almost negligible. It was precisely because this item was unique and had been worn close to her body for several years that she had never replaced it. Now, Han Li was asking for it outright—what did that mean? Lin Yinping gently lifted the jade pendent, only a few inches in size, with two slender jade fingers, her expression slightly hesitant. "Is it that you're reluctant to part with this, Lin friend? Then perhaps we could trade for something else. I notice the pearl hairpins on your head..." Han Li's gaze flickered several times, as if ready to change his mind. "A small magical artifact—what could I possibly be reluctant to give up? It's just that I've worn it for years and it has grown somewhat sentimental to me. Please take it, Han friend." Lin Yinping raised her dark brows, instantly making up her mind, and tossed the jade pendent directly into Han Li's hands. Han Li caught it with a hand, felt the lingering warmth of the pendent, and nodded in satisfaction. With a flick of his hand, the jade pendant vanished without a trace. Then, he gestured toward the golden long sword lying on the ground. The sword emitted a low hum and soared into his hand. Instantly, a gray cloth burst from his sleeve, swiftly wrapping the sword once again into a long, rectangular bundle. He placed the bundle against his back and, without a word, turned and walked toward the entrance of the marketplace. The other cultivators, witnessing his cold demeanor, exchanged puzzled glances. As Lin Yinping saw that he was truly about to leave, she suddenly remembered something and asked one more question with a slightly parted lips. "Right now, we still don't know your name. Might I kindly ask for your name?" "Li Feiyu," came the response, delivered with calm, emotionless tone, as Li Feiyu's steps never faltered and he gradually moved farther away. "Li Feiyu? Ge brother, have you heard of such a capable cultivator from overseas before? This man, facing so many of us, remains completely composed—his cultivation abilities must surely be extraordinary." Lin Yinpeng watched Han Li's back, her gaze cold. For some reason, despite having examined his package, a lingering doubt remained in her heart—something that made her feel uneasy. "My lady, your question has left me somewhat at a loss," said Ge Tianhao, though his face showed signs of hesitation. "Though overseas cultivators are part of the Great Jin cultivation realm, in reality, few of them venture deep into the inland regions when compared to our inland cultivators. Moreover, overseas cultivators vary widely in their levels of attainment—there are numerous independent practitioners and small to medium-sized factions. Unless one is born overseas, it's difficult to know much about the hidden, powerful cultivators who remain largely unknown. Of course, the most renowned figures—such as the Overseas Three Immortals—are already well-known across both the overseas and inland realms." He explained in detail. Upon hearing this, the celestial maiden of Tianlan furrowed her brows, realizing further inquiry would be futile, and thus temporarily set aside the cultivator named Li Feiyu. …On the other hand, Han Li made no停留 and stepped directly out of the market district. After a slight shift in his form, he appeared on a nearby street, blending seamlessly into the crowd of ordinary people and walking steadily. "Senior! I didn't expect you to have lost your magical power and yet manage to fool so many Yuan-Ying cultivators solely with your awareness. Even when I observed your transformation of the Dao-Fu Tian realm, I noticed absolutely no difference. I truly admire you." Han Li said, smiling gently as he walked. "This isn't much. Once you master the final three layers of the Da-Yan Technique, you can easily manipulate your opponent as if playing a game of clapping hands. If you also have a strong command of illusion arts, eliminating lower-tier opponents without even making a sound becomes quite achievable." The Da-Yan Sovereign replied calmly. "That's true. The first four layers of the Da-Yan Technique are already so impressive. I can scarcely imagine what level of awareness you'd reach if all five layers were fully perfected." "Though my senior has given me the fourth-layer technique, I have never had the time to formally cultivate it." Han Li exclaimed with admiration, yet a touch of helplessness in his heart. "Heh, your spiritual root may not be outstanding, but you seem to have a good aptitude for cultivating the Daxian Technique. Moreover, with the rare item, the Spirit-Nourishing Wood, to cultivate your awareness, achieving full mastery of the Daxian Technique should not be any slower than when I first began it." The Daxian Sovereign was highly confident in Han Li's progress. "I hope so. Still, I'm somewhat puzzled—why did my senior ask me to retrieve a personal item from the other person's side? Does he have another intention in mind?" Han Li expressed his confusion. "Hmph! Why would the Tianlan Saint Maiden appear in the capital, and then easily let you go?" The Daxian Sovereign asked abruptly. "What else could she possibly be after? She likely came to assist my entry into the Dajin realm. I even brought with me not only her sudden Saint-beast avatar but also that strange small cauldron." How could this Tianlan Holy Maiden easily give up? She will likely keep searching for me throughout the Great Jin realm in the future. Yet, her involvement with the Yin Luo Sect seems unexpected—this will surely bring quite a few complications. Han Li sighed and said with a sense of resignation. "That's exactly it. In my earlier years, I mastered a technique for crafting sensing pearls that allow me to detect the presence of an opponent within a range of one hundred li, based solely on their aura. Once this maiden enters your range of one hundred li, the pearl will issue an alert, and roughly indicate the direction of her location. This way, should she ever pose any threat to you, you'll be able to anticipate and respond in advance. However, the effectiveness of this pearl will not last indefinitely—it will gradually fade after about a year. Nevertheless, this period of time should be sufficient for you to remain vigilant and cautious of her during your stay in the capital." The Da Yan Divine Sovereign spoke calmly. "Ah, I see. Thank you so much for your thoughtful and thorough consideration." Han Li was delighted and promptly expressed his gratitude. "I'm not thinking of you specifically," the Daxian Immortal said calmly, "but merely unwilling to risk any unforeseen mishaps should you succeed in crafting my puppets for me." A lean elder with a sly expression, his chin adorned with a sparse few scattered whiskers, had just reached the preliminary stage of Yuan婴 cultivation. He gazed at Han Li with confidence. "You've been following me since the marketplace—what's your intention? Don't you know that such a course of action is a serious breach of etiquette? Even if I were to strike you down right now, no one would raise a complaint." Han Li's face flashed with sternness as he spoke coldly. "Master Li, there's no need to be so stern. I've come to you with sincere intentions to make a transaction. This deal will benefit both of us," the old man chuckled, remaining calm and composed.