It was so easy to obtain what he desired. Seated on an ancient bamboo chair, he sipped a cup of spiritual tea brought by a servant, his demeanor calm and composed. After a brief moment, the middle-aged storekeeper emerged, both hands cradling a storage bracelet. As soon as he reached Han Li, he gently brushed his hand over the bracelet, first producing two jade scrolls—one white, one blue—then proceeded to place one after another of various silk boxes and an array of vases and jars on the table beside him. He then stood respectfully, hands folded. Han Li glanced over the offerings and, with a single hand motion, drew both jade scrolls into his grasp, his consciousness effortlessly flowing into them. "True Toad Fluid, Jade Clear Pill!" he murmured to himself, slightly frowning as he withdrew his consciousness. The Jade Clear Pill was acceptable, as its ingredients consisted of rare spiritual herbs—some known, others entirely unfamiliar—most of which required over two or three thousand years of cultivation, far surpassing the ordinary medicinal herbs found in the human realm. As for the True Frog Nectar, it is even more astonishing—this essential elixir is primarily composed of the ancient spiritual blood of the Jade-Eyed True Frog, a primordial creature from the wild frontier. The auxiliary ingredients, however, are quite ordinary. Though both remedies are beneficial to cultivators at the Huashen stage, the Yuqing Pill proves most effective for those in the early Huashen stage, while its efficacy diminishes significantly for those at the mid-stage. In contrast, the True Frog Nectar is notably potent and is particularly suited for cultivators in the late Huashen stage; those taking it at the mid-stage may face considerable risks due to its strong and overpowering nature. "This true jade-eyed toad's spiritual blood, being from a primordial ancient beast, shouldn't be easy to find, should it?" Han Li stroked his chin and asked the middle-aged shopkeeper. "Reported to the elder, the materials required for the Yuqing Pill don't necessarily need to be fully mature spiritual herbs. Even if they have a slightly shorter lifespan, they can still be used to produce the pill, though the effects will naturally be somewhat diminished. Therefore, as long as the elder has sufficient spiritual stones and can gather the necessary ingredients, success is quite likely. However, the true jade-eyed toad's spiritual blood—required for the True Toad Liquid—is truly rare. Though it occasionally appears in the market, it's always snapped up immediately. It's one of the most in-demand materials among all the pharmacies. Acquiring it is no small task for the elder. Fortunately, the upcoming auction usually features such spiritual blood. The elder might want to take a chance on it." The shopkeeper replied earnestly. "Ah, so that's the case. I'll take all of these." Han Li thought for a moment and then nodded. "With more visits like this, I'll settle the accounts for the elder right away!" "Two prescriptions, ten thousand ling stones, three portions of thousand-year golden mushrooms, and more ling stones..." The shopkeeper was delighted, quickly listing the prices of the items on the table. Han Li listened intently, his eyes slightly narrowed, yet showing no expression of surprise or hesitation. After a cup of tea's worth of time, Han Li calmly stepped out of the pharmacy, only to immediately re-enter another one nearby. He continued making back-and-forth visits to various pharmacies in the vicinity, eventually covering nearly every shop on the street. In the process, he gathered another seven or eight equally effective prescriptions from other pharmacies. However, for most of these, the required raw materials were harder to obtain than the rare ling blood of the Biyan True Toad, prompting Han Li to temporarily set them aside. While he did so, he diligently collected every kind of medicinal material needed to prepare these prescriptions—never letting any go. What he collected, however, were not the most expensive, mature herbs, but rather the seeds or young shoots of these medicinal plants. Thus, Han Li had to make significant investments before securing sufficient quantities. With this, although other prescriptions might require more effort, the Yuqing Pills—once he returned to his cave and used his spiritual liquid to mature the medicinal herbs—could be immediately produced into finished spiritual medicines. Of course, such pills suitable only for cultivators at the Huashen stage are inherently difficult to produce. Even with his expertise in alchemy, he would likely need to attempt the process multiple times before successfully producing a fully formed pill. Yet, with a small vial of the pills always at his disposal, allowing him endless opportunities for experimentation, Han Li felt entirely confident. The True River Liquid was equally important to him. It seemed clear that he must attend this auction event. Han Li murmured to himself. However, before attending the auction, his accumulated spiritual stones had dwindled due to recent purchases, and he would need to sell some of his possessions to replenish his supply. In the Spirit Realm, spiritual stones are abundant, causing prices for all goods to be several times higher than in the Human Realm. Certainly, even in the human realm, no matter how many spirit stones one accumulates, one cannot acquire formulas for Transcendent Stage pills or the materials needed for their preparation. With confidence, Han Li believed that as long as he had enough pills, he could advance to the next stage within a short period of time. While thinking thus, he quietly moved into a quiet corner of the street, unnoticed by anyone. Upon glancing around to ensure no one paid attention, a series of crackling sounds erupted from his body, and suddenly, his appearance and form transformed into that of a stout man with a purple complexion. Han Li then stepped out with ease and casually entered a larger shop bearing the sign "Hui Sheng Hall." In the Spirit Realm's marketplaces, ordinary millennium-old herbs are not as rare as they are in the human realm. However, when Han Li presented several herbs aged between seven and eight thousand years, the Hui Sheng Hall immediately offered a staggering sum of spirit stones to secure them. As soon as Han Li received the spirit stones, he promptly drifted away, not lingering any longer in the vicinity, to avoid drawing the attention of those who might be watching. Han Li did not leave the marketplace immediately, but instead walked along other streets, taking notice of various magical artifacts, treasures, and materials used in crafting items—rare seals and scrolls offered by the shops. To his surprise, his vision was greatly expanded. Clearly, due to the abundance of rare materials in the spiritual realm, the quality and power of these artifacts and treasures far surpassed those of equivalent items from the human realm. Indeed, some larger establishments even offered reproductions of spiritual treasures of the same rank. The seals and incantations themselves were equally diverse—each one unique and intricate, far exceeding the variety and sophistication found in the human realm. Among these, several scrolls inscribed in silver tadpole script stood out. These were primarily defensive in nature, with few offensive ones, and were both scarce and priced exceptionally high. One particular scroll, bearing a faint silver human figure stamped by Zhang Ming, captured Han Li’s keen interest. He briefly inquired at the shop, and only then learned that this was a silver kouwen secret scroll known as the "Puppet Scroll," originating from the Tianling Realm. This scroll could summon a shadow puppet sealed within it. The puppet's abilities and power depended entirely on the skill of its crafting and the proficiency of the person manipulating the scroll. Indeed, the most perfect versions of such scrolls could even fully replicate the practitioner's techniques and cultivation level, making them exceptionally practical. After reviewing it, Han Li felt a sudden spark of inspiration, recalling the fragmented jade book he held. That book also described a method for crafting puppet scrolls, though he had not yet studied it in depth. Given the remarkable price of this silver kouwen scroll, he would surely take time to carefully contemplate and master it upon returning. With this thought, Han Li decided to visit two different scroll shops and simultaneously acquired a sufficient quantity of materials needed to produce the silver kouwen scrolls. Only after completing all these tasks did Han calmly head straight for his destination—the massive stone hall known as "Tai Xuan Pavilion," which directly connected the human and spirit-creature districts. Although the auction wouldn't begin for another two days, he hoped to first explore whether the spirit-creature faction had any valuable items he could exchange for. After all, spirit-creature members never participated in human auctions; instead, they directly negotiated and traded goods with humans right at the center of the Tai Xuan Pavilion. To prevent any conflicts between the two factions during their transactions within the hall, all human cultivators intending to enter the pavilion and engage in exchanges were required to receive a jade pendants the size of a palm. As soon as the pendant was worn, a swirl of white mist would instantly veil the wearer's form and temporarily restrict their cultivation level. Combined with the grand sealing array established within the pavilion, ordinary cultivators who attempted to use their inner energy would not only be unable to fully manifest their abilities but would be instantly transported out of the hall. For a short period of time, they would be unable to re-enter. The yao clan would receive a black banner, transforming into a swirling mass of yao clouds to conceal their appearances. In addition, four jinwei-period guards from both human and yao clans were stationed within the hall—two from each clan—to maintain order. With such formidable strength, unforeseen incidents were naturally well managed. After paying a substantial sum of spiritual stones at the gate and receiving a jade pendant from the guards to wear at his waist, Han Li entered through a long corridor, wrapped in white mist, and reached a grand hall. Before him stood a vast hall stretching hundreds of zhang in width, with an identical hall door opposite, and pathways extending toward the distance. Within this hall, scattered among the white mist and black vapor were around one hundred human and yao clan members. The majority were enveloped in white mist. Among them, over thirty had settled cross-legged on the ground at either side of the hall, placing several items before them, remaining silent and motionless. Others also stood before these stalls, some carefully examining the items, others silently exchanging words with the stall owners. A few wandered aimlessly through the hall, occasionally chatting with others before retreating to a corner to whisper among themselves. Han Li remained in place, surveying the surroundings for a moment, then simply lifted his leg and strode toward a nearby stall. The stall owner, likewise concealed in the silver glow, appeared to be a human cultivator. Before him, on the stall, were two unusual items: one a pale green object resembling a plant stem, and the other a blood-red crystal the size of a clenched fist, shimmering brightly.