"This piece of luminescent crystal—do you think it will suit your needs?" The cultivator in the white mist did not open the jade box. Han Li, equally unceremonious, reached out and took it immediately, then opened the lid. Before him lay a pale yellow crystal, glowing with concentric rings of soft purple light. Upon closer inspection, however, a sensation of dizziness and vertigo washed over him. Yet upon seeing this, Han Li's heart stirred with delight. A flash of blue light danced in his pupils, and the dizziness vanished instantly. He then carefully lifted the yellow crystal between his fingers and placed it before him for close examination. The cultivator in the white mist, observing Han Li's steady gaze, noticed that though he had only briefly shifted, he soon returned to his composure—remarkably so. In fact, Han Li had been able to maintain this prolonged, undisturbed gaze without any sign of discomfort, which was truly astonishing to the observer. "Indeed, this is a first-rate luminescent crystal. You may take this magical marrow drill." Han Li smiled satisfactorily, placed the crystal back into the jade box, and casually stored it in his storage pouch. "Hehe, then I won't be so modest. No one else has yet exchanged for the remaining one, so it seems no one has the materials they're looking for. Would my esteemed friend be willing to sell me the last one at a premium, or trade it for some other rare materials? Regardless of the method, I promise to make my friend completely satisfied." The cultivator from the white mist carefully took the crystal and, upon glancing around, greedily fixed her eyes on the other magic marrow crystal. "Who says there's no material available? I have a piece of Five-Element Jade right here." "Hold on a moment—this item no one is to challenge me on. This one I've secured." As soon as the cultivator from the white mist uttered her tentative words, several others among the surrounding cultivators had already grown impatient, and at once, voices of both a man and a woman rose in unison. The man's voice roared like a thunderbolt from a clear sky, while the woman's was melodious and smooth. Then, a dark glow and a brilliant silver shimmer surged from the seats on either side, shooting forward and landing one after another before Han Li. "The cultivator in the dark glow paid no attention to the slender figure who had just arrived in the silver mist, instead fixing his gaze on the white glow with an unyielding tone. Though his face was indistinct within the dark aura, he appeared clearly tall and his voice was unusually cold. "Master Kun, you're overthinking it. How could I possibly do such a thing? I merely offered a suggestion to this fellow. Whether he accepts it or not remains entirely up to him. With two cultivators now involved, I naturally won't interfere further." The figure who had been hosting the exchange clearly recognized the cultivator in the dark glow, and with a wry smile, bowed politely before stepping back with a graceful movement, indicating his willingness to yield. "Well, you're not bad!" the cultivator scoffed, arms folded, and spoke with ease. The female cultivator standing gracefully in the silver mist seemed momentarily stunned. A wave of surprise rippled through the crowd. "Master Kun? Is it not Kun Wujie, the senior monk of Xue Qi Sect?" "By observing his stance and listening to his voice, he truly resembles one of them." "How could anyone else be so confident, except a late-stage Yuan Ying stage cultivator?" ...Hearing these words, Han Li's expression grew slightly serious. This magic cultivator was indeed a late-stage Yuan Ying cultivator, and the Xueqi Sect was also a renowned sect among the Ten Great Sects of the Magic Path. "Ah, it's the Grand Master of the Xueqi Sect—I've been so negligent. I wonder if you also possess the materials that my friend requires. Should you have them, I shall immediately turn around and proceed to offer this item to you." The female cultivator paused thoughtfully, then gently exhaled. It seemed clear that she was not about to give up on the Magic Core Drill, despite the other's impressive cultivation level and status. "Hmph! Although I don't have the Five-Element Jade or the Luminous Crystal, I do have several materials that are quite similar. If you're wise enough, you'd better return promptly," said Kun Wujue, his expression darkening, his tone clearly conveying strong apprehension. "This does indeed pose a challenge. This magical marrow crystal has long been the very thing my lady has wished for. Why don't we settle it thus: if this esteemed guest truly wishes to take materials from my lady and not the Five-Element Jade, then I shall make no further demands and gladly offer this crystal to Master Kun. "The female cultivator smiled lightly. "Very well," said Master Kun, the magi, who seemed remarkably confident in his own possessions—unhesitant and immediately agreeing. Surprising everyone, he appeared neither stubborn nor reluctant. "This young lady said with a bright smile to Han Li. "The items I've brought out, you've already examined—some of the materials are worth more than the Five Elements Jade." Kun Wujue chuckled, then with a sweep of his sleeve, seven jade boxes of varying colors flew out in succession and settled neatly on the table. Han Li said nothing, instead reaching out with a gesture toward the wooden chest, which instantly shot into his hands with a soft whoosh. With a single sweep of his hand, a streak of green spiritual light passed through, causing the seals on the chest to drift down and the lid to open easily. Inside lay a flat, five-colored warm jade, neither particularly radiant nor glowing, yet a vibrant aura of spiritual energy poured out from its surface. Han Li held it in his hands, examined it briefly, then suppressed his growing excitement and nodded slowly to the young woman. "Indeed, it is genuine Five Elements Jade," he said. After that, he placed the jade back into the chest and turned his gaze to the several jade boxes standing beside it. By his natural inclination, he would have simply exchanged for the Five-element Jade pieces directly. Yet it was unnecessary, and he didn’t wish to easily offend a Yuan-Stage late cultivator. Moreover, this Kun Wujie had made such grand claims, which piqued his curiosity regarding the contents of these jade boxes. Kun Wujie extended a single finger, calmly pointing at the boxes in the air, and as he did so, the lids of all the boxes automatically fell to the side, revealing their contents. "Luo Feng Wood, Condensed Soul Stone, Ten-Thousand-Wheel Flower..." Han Li had not yet identified these items, while several cultivators seated around him, with sharp eyes, were already astonished and recited the names one by one. Most of them could not help but take a deep breath in awe. The female cultivator beside him, after merely glancing at these items, was equally struck. As Kun Wujie had described, these items were nearly as rare as the Five-element Jade pieces—indeed, the Ten-Thousand-Wheel Flower seemed to hold value even surpassing that of the Magic Core Drills for some individuals. Such a rare treasure indeed—no wonder Kun Wujie is so confident. With a growing sense of unease, the female cultivator turned her head, glancing at the faintly shimmering blue aura of Han Li. To her surprise, however, Han Li's gaze was not fixed on the most valuable item—the Ten-Thousand-Wheel Flower—but instead on a large, pale golden stone within a jade box, intently contemplating it without speaking. Her heart sank. Indeed, when Han Li raised his hand, the golden stone was instantly drawn into his grasp, and he bowed slightly to examine it closely. Kun Wujie, witnessing this, was equally taken aback, yet soon burst into laughter, then declared with dignified composure: "Ah, so you've taken a liking to my Geng Jing stone, haven't you? Truly excellent eyesight! If you were a swordsman cultivator, this Geng Jing would immediately greatly enhance your abilities. And as for such a large piece—there's likely only I in all the Great Jin cultivation realm who could boast of possessing one of this size." "I've traded for this Geng Jing," Han Li replied calmly. "Hold on—this fifth-ranked jade companion isn't…" "Shut up! Do you really intend to ruffle my feathers?" Upon hearing this, Kun Wujie was delighted, but then his expression turned suddenly stern. A surge of powerful, thunderous aura erupted from him, pressing down on the female cultivator with an invisible spiritual pressure. Han Li remained unharmed by the force, though the female cultivator stumbled back several steps before steadying herself. Kun Wujie had already seized the magical marrow drill that lay before Han Li, eagerly examining it with great excitement. "Indeed, it is the magical marrow drill—no doubt about it. I've truly come at the right time. If Jia, the old demon, and the others knew such a treasure had appeared at the trading fair, they'd surely regret it deeply." With the drill securely in his hand, the old demon raised his head and burst into loud, enthusiastic laughter. He then waved his sleeve, gathering the remaining jade boxes on the table, and with a swift motion, vanished into the hall's exit without a trace. "Brother Kun, one final precious item has just appeared. Would you not like to take a moment to see it?" The figure from the White Mist sect, who had been hosting the exchange, suddenly spoke up, urging them to stay. "What precious treasure could I possibly care for? With the magical marrow now in my hands, I'm eager to return and refine the pure magical qi within it. I simply don't have the heart to linger and admire any further treasures." With a strange laugh, the figure of Kun Wujie shimmered at the entrance, activated the seal, and then vanished completely. "Refining the magical qi?" Han Li found this surprising at first, but then it all made sense. This magical marrow had naturally crystallized deep beneath the ten-thousand-foot magical abyss, and thus contained an extraordinary concentration of refined magical qi. For a cultivator of the magical path, such refinement would surely bring great benefits. That explained why Kun Wujie, once he obtained this treasure, had no interest in seeing what the final treasure might be. At that moment, the female cultivator from the Silver Mist sect, seeing Kun Wujie depart with the magical marrow, felt deeply disappointed. Without a word, she extended her hand toward the wooden chest containing the Five Elements Jade and summoned it, intending to draw it toward her. But at that moment, a soft voice spoke: "Wait! I'll take this as well." With a sudden motion, Han Li raised one hand and placed it gently upon the wooden chest, thereby preventing the female cultivator from withdrawing it.