Hán Lì heard this. Although he had already collected all the medicinal herbs from the herb garden, he could still infer the approximate quantity of rare medicinal plants based solely on the scale of the garden. That was precisely why Qian Jīzi had asked this question. "Indeed, I still have some rare herbs remaining in my possession," Hán Lì said, blinking gently and smiling. "But perhaps the three senior masters should also demonstrate some sincerity to me, by presenting a few of their own." "It would also let him know that we truly intend to make this deal." Duan Tianren held in his hands a fresh, crimson fruit the size of a thumb. After whispering a few words to Cai Liu Ying, he said with a flash of unusual interest in his eyes. "The medicinal herbs you've brought, Fraternal Friend Han, are many of the very things we need. Indeed, you are well-qualified to enter into this transaction with us. Then, shall I begin by offering a few of my own medicinal pills, so that you may see what I have to exchange?" Cai Liu Ying smiled gently, her eyes sparkling. Upon hearing the two others' remarks, Qian Jizi paused slightly, then suddenly burst into laughter. "Since both of you have no objections, what's the point of me being the one who makes things difficult? Very well, then, I'll follow Fraternal Friend Han's suggestion." "Thank you so much, esteemed elders!" Han Li also proved most gracious, bowing deeply to the three. Immediately, Cai Liu Ying spun her hands, and with a flash of light, three medicine bottles appeared, which she then tossed toward Han Li. "These three elixirs are all renowned for aiding breakthroughs and are well-known among the spiritual medicine practitioners—likely, your friend has heard of them. They are the Silver Silk Elixir, the Ten Marvels Elixir, and the Bitter Green Powder. I invested countless efforts to obtain these medicines, and I've already used half of them. However, the remaining half is still sufficient for your use—especially the three Ten Marvels Elixirs, which are truly exceptional in their ability to facilitate breakthroughs." As soon as Han Li took the medicine bottles from her and carefully opened them, Cai Liu Ying explained each one in turn. With Han Li's deep expertise in elixirs, he easily discerned their authenticity and nodded gently after reviewing them. At that moment, Duan Tian Ren also produced two medicine bottles and two medicine chests, while Qianji Zi brought forth two large, palm-sized gourds—one red and one blue. Within just one cup of tea's time, Han Li had fully assessed all the items. The spiritual elixirs and medicines Duan Tian Ren presented were no less impressive than those of Cai Liu Ying. The two gourd vessels of Qianji Zi contained two rare spiritual essences unique to the Thundering Continent. Although drinking them directly yielded no immediate effect, they served as the primary ingredients for several types of spiritual pills—just as valuable in the Spirit Realm, where they were in high demand but hard to find. After seeing this, Han Li smiled with satisfaction. With a flick of his wrist, his storage bracelet emitted another resonant hum, and a large number of jade boxes appeared, shimmering in the clear light. "The spiritual pills and herbs brought by the three senior masters are indeed priceless treasures. Any one of them, if presented outside, would surely stir up significant interest and excitement. However, even with these, it still falls short of covering all my spiritual herbs." Han Li glanced at the dense array of boxes floating above, speaking slowly and deliberately. "Haha! Even if we had an abundance of spiritual herbs, how could we possibly hesitate to offer something that would satisfy our esteemed friend? Han Master, please go ahead and let me know exactly what you're seeking." Seeing that Han Li had now presented several times the amount of herbs he had previously offered, Duan Tianren felt his heart swell with confidence and immediately responded without hesitation. "Indeed These immortal herbs, I would like all three of us to take. As for any conditions, please feel free to state them. Although I knew Master Han still held a large quantity of medicinal herbs, I didn't expect him to offer so generously—thus, I am equally delighted. As for artifacts and treasures, we can certainly accommodate those. However, I still lack several rare materials. Here is a list—would the three elders be so kind as to help me gather the required types and quantities? I have long heard that the Crystal Moon Juice from the Crystal Clan is a supreme elixir for body cultivation. I would like to request one bottle from Master Cai. Additionally, I am particularly interested in the recipe for the Wàn Miào Pill and the method of crafting the spiritually attuned puppets. I hope the three elders might be so kind as to grant me these favors. Master Han did not hesitate at all—he immediately presented several requests. Upon hearing this, the three of them exchanged puzzled glances. "Master Han, aren't you being rather demanding? Even aside from the materials, the Wàn Miào Pill is only known and mastered by our Crystal Clan's senior alchemists. And the Crystal Moon Juice—such a precious elixir "Cai Liu Ying furrowed her brows, looking slightly displeased. "I don't think this is at all excessive. At present, these medicinal herbs are nearly all the immortals' elixirs I've managed to obtain from the Guanghan Realm. Each one, when traded outside, would surely attract countless senior immortals eager to claim it. Here we have hundreds of them—many of which are already extinct in the spiritual realm, with ages that are truly hard to imagine, far surpassing ordinary 'herbs of ten thousand years'. In fact, after this exchange, I still feel it's a considerable loss," Han Li replied calmly. "The formula for the Wanmiao Pill is absolutely impossible. This formula is the very foundation of our Tianyun clans—something we absolutely cannot allow foreign clans to possess. The technique for crafting spirit-attuned puppets is equally so." Qianji Zi stated firmly, rejecting the request without hesitation. "As for the Jingyue Liquid, though it is also rare and hard to find, I should still be able to offer one bottle. The rest, I believe, you may wish to adjust your request accordingly," Cai Liu Ying said, somewhat regretful. Although, by common sense, a bottle of Jingyue Decoction should hold far greater value for an individual than either a spiritual puppet or a Wanmiao Pill, it is still a consumable item, and Segment Tianren's expression remains somewhat gloomy. Upon observing this, Han Li does not see it as particularly pressing. His earlier proposal had, in fact, been a test of the situation. Given that the other party seemed completely unwilling to compromise, securing even a single bottle of Jingyue Decoction would already be a significant achievement. With a simple thought, Han Li calmly replied, "Since the three of you feel that the prescription and the puppet's secret techniques cannot be shared beyond this point, I shall not insist. Then, I would kindly request that you complete the remaining half of the premium spiritual stones required for my current transportation. This condition should be much simpler, shouldn't it?" "Spiritual stones! No problem—agreed!" Cai Liuying was initially taken aback, then smiled and readily accepted. Qiujizǐ and Duàn Tiān-rèn paused slightly, then both relaxed and agreed. Seeing the terms of the transaction settled, Han Li clasped and then spread his hands, and as a flash of white light shimmered, a jade tablet of a jade-green hue materialized. With a finger tip touching the tablet, it flew toward Cai Liú Yīng. The young woman arched her delicate brows slightly, and with a graceful movement of her slender jade fingers, caught the tablet in her hand. With a mental glance, she found it filled with numerous material names, many of which were already well-known to her. She glanced at Han Li with a half-smiling expression, then shook her jade bowl slightly, tossing the tablet to Duàn Tiān-rèn beside her, while turning to examine the new jade box Han Li had brought. After a short while, the three of them had thoroughly inspected all the newly presented medicinal items, finding no issues. Immediately, they began withdrawing various containers—wooden chests of differing sizes, jade vases, and others—from their storage bracelets. In just a short time, they managed to gather nearly six-sevenths of the materials listed on Han Han Li appeared calm on the surface, yet his heart was deeply startled. The materials he had provided were not randomly selected—they were largely items that Qingyuan had specifically requested him to gather but had not yet found. Though not among the most essential items on the list, each one was no ordinary matter. It was remarkable that the three figures from the Thousand-Device Sect had effortlessly assembled so many without so much as a glance. Han Li naturally found this impressive. This clearly indicated that these three cultivators at the Consolidated Stage had made thorough preparations and had deliberately intended to strike a deal with him. Otherwise, they would not have carried so many of these items with them. After carefully reviewing each material, Han Li nodded in satisfaction and stored them all in his storage bracelet. During this time, Dantian Rend said: "For the remaining materials, except for a few that we simply cannot locate, I will dispatch personnel to deliver the rest within ten days. Brother Han, do you have any objections?" "No problem, the junior certainly trusts the three elders!" Han Li smiled and replied. "Then, which one is it—these spiritual stones or the crystal moon elixir? Please take them, Master. Han has truly been generous this time, nearly emptying our three families' resources. When he returns, he might even owe favors to other elder friends." Cai Liu Ying smiled gracefully, her fragrant sleeves fluttering. Instantly, a black leather pouch and a bright blue small bottle were enveloped in a swirl of five-colored light and gently drifted toward Han Li. "Master is being too kind," Han Li chuckled, a hint of delight flashing in his eyes. With a single hand gesture, he caught the bottle and pouch in his hands. For the stones in the pouch, Han merely used his divine awareness to briefly scan them and then casually placed them into his storage bracelet. However, he examined the blue bottle with great care—opening the mouth, scanning it thoroughly with his awareness, and then gently inhaling its fragrance before confirming its authenticity. Only then did he carefully set it aside. Since the transaction was complete, Han Li naturally had no intention of staying any longer. After offering a polite bow to Qian Ji Zi and the others, he simply spoke his goodbyes and departed. Clearly, the three senior immortals, however, also wished for Han Li to leave, and with only a few calm words, they allowed him to go without further ceremony. The transmission array flashed with light, and Han Li vanished instantly. "You two should also go ahead and leave," Ci Liu Ying glanced briefly at Liu Shui'er and Shi Kun before suddenly instructing. "Yes!" "Understood!" Liu Shui'er naturally bowed and complied with grace, while Shi Kun glanced at Duan Tianren. Seeing that he nodded in agreement, Shi Kun also responded respectfully. Thus, the two of them stepped onto the transmission array and swiftly disappeared from the hall. When they reached the main hall on the first floor of the pavilion, Han Li had already vanished completely—there was no trace of him anywhere, and they had no idea where he had gone. They exchanged glances, and both exchanged a wry, helpless smile.