"With no choice at all, if that's the case," Han Li immediately replied, frowning. "Should you wish to exchange your elixir with the items below, of course we can accommodate that. However, I would like to remind you that the exchange materials for the items below will be adjusted and may vary. After all, these treasures have been contributed by different elders of our Black Domain, and each elder's exchange requirements differ to some extent. Moreover, even with your elixir, you won't be able to exchange for two items at once. At the very least, the Qitian Drum will surely pass you by." The golden-faced man flashed a glance, pointing this out. "Unable to exchange for two items—does that mean the items below are rarer than this Qitian Drum?" Han Li was immediately intrigued. "Heh, that depends on the perspective of each person!" Regarding the details of the other treasures in the Black Domain, the golden-faced man maintained an exceptionally cautious demeanor, revealing absolutely nothing to Han Li. Hán Lì listened to this, his facial muscles twitched slightly, yet a quiet laugh formed deep within him: "Does the other party truly believe they must have this Qitian Drum? What they're really after is merely the ethnic body-tempering method accompanying the drum. To them, the Qitian Drum itself is quite optional." With these thoughts running through his mind, Hán Lì responded calmly: "How can I know that your second offering will indeed be one of your finest treasures? What if you simply pick any random item—wouldn't that leave me at a disadvantage?" "Very well," said the golden-faced guest, confidently and with an air of superiority, "I'm certain you'll find my second offering worthy of your attention. With your discerning eye, can you possibly fail to recognize its rank? Should you still feel dissatisfied, simply decline the exchange!" Upon hearing this, Hán Lì paused briefly, then gently nodded his agreement: "Then, if you say so, please present your second offering for my inspection." "If it proves truly useful to you, then the exchange is settled." Seeing his companion so confident, Han Li found himself genuinely curious about this second treasure. "Very well, friend—hold on just a moment!" The golden-faced man smiled, and with a flash of spiritual light, a golden cloth bag materialized and was then thrown into the air. A flash of white light, and the white serpent coiling in the sky darted forward, snapping its body and instantly swallowing the bag whole. Then, turning around, it flew out of the light dome and sped directly toward Han Li. Han Li raised his arm and extended his palm. The golden bag descended and was caught in his hand. With a slight lift of his brow, Han Li immediately loosened the opening of the bag and cast his spiritual awareness into its contents. "This...!" His face suddenly changed, and he looked visibly startled. At that moment, the silk bag suddenly burst forth with a brilliant green glow, emitting a strange hum. Then, the light rippled and subtly shifted, as though something was about to surge forth from within. Han Li, seeing this, hardly paused and simply pressed his palm against the bag. Instantly, a layer of golden, ethereal light expanded, completely enveloping the bag. Both the green radiance and the odd humming sound vanished entirely within the golden glow. "What is the purpose of presenting this item to me?" Han Li stared at the bag in his hands, dumbfounded, before finally lifting his head and speaking in a whisper. "It's simple—exchange this item with your Heavenly Thunder Bell for my Yin Feng Grass!" The golden-faced man smiled gently, confident in his words. "Hmph. If this item is fully refined, it will undoubtedly be a magnificent treasure. Yet now, you wish to trade merely its embryo for my Yin Feng Grass. Your plan is truly well-conceived." Han Li's eyes flashed, and he emitted a cold sigh. "Master, have you ever thought—if this item has been fully refined, would anyone be willing to exchange it? Even if they do, let alone the Qi Tian Luo, merely this item alone could easily fetch seven or eight stems of the same Yin Feng Grass that you currently hold." The man with the golden face replied with complete indifference. "That's true. Once completed, such a thing would indeed be something no cultivator could easily part with. Yet, this is still just an embryo—far from being fully refined, still a full ten thousand eight thousand li away from completion. Moreover, with the great calamity approaching, it's uncertain whether it truly makes sense to trade such a rare spiritual herb for something that will prove utterly useless during the calamity itself." After a moment's reflection, Han Li sighed. "Heh, that depends entirely on your fortune and circumstances. Should you survive the great calamity unscathed and manage to refine this item successfully, you will surely reap endless benefits in the future." This treasure was originally crafted by one of our Black Domain elders, but since we no longer possess the means to complete it ourselves, we have brought it forth for exchange," the golden-faced man said with a light laugh, revealing no further secrets. Han Li stroked his chin, pondering silently. The golden satchel contained a rare artifact known to both human and elven clans—once fully refined, it could greatly aid cultivators in their practice. It was said that among the two clans, only a handful of individuals currently held such a treasure. Though the current version was only a half-finished prototype, it would have been worth more than his Yin Feng Grass had it not been for the approaching magical calamity. Moreover, he was exchanging it for the Qi Tian Lou as well. Yet this was a naturally occurring celestial entity, whose embryonic formation was no easy feat, beyond human capability. The subsequent refinement process would present even greater challenges, making its completion nearly impossible. Otherwise, the scarcity of such treasures within the two clans would not exist. Yet, even so, upon thinking of the marvelous effects this item would have once successfully crafted, Han Li was profoundly moved. This explained the other party's confidence—he would surely agree to the exchange. It also clearly indicated that the other party was equally determined to obtain this Yin Feng Grass. The beings residing in the other stone pavilions nearby, observing Han Li and the Golden-Faced Man's demeanor, now realized that this exchange was likely to succeed. Many of them quietly wondered what precious items Han Li had placed in his jade box and what treasures the Golden-Faced Man had tucked inside his cloth bag. However, under the severe limitations of their spiritual awareness, they naturally could not probe any further. "Excellent! I accept this exchange!" Han Li had not hesitated long and formally agreed. "Your decision is truly sound," the Golden-Faced Man said, his eyes flashing with satisfaction. With a gentle shake of his robe, the black giant gong before him rippled, and a cascade of golden light surged forth. The massive gong swiftly shrank within the golden light, soon reducing to the size of a palm and floating steadily in midair. The purple bronze hammer likewise shrunk to the thickness of a finger, transforming into a streak of purple light and landing gently into the man's hand. The rest of the process was remarkably simple. The golden-faced man placed both items into a wooden box, then with a single hand gesture, a large black crow materialized from above the stone platform, seized the box in its beak, and delivered it to Han Li. Afterward, he carefully stored the jade box containing the Yin Feng grass. Han Li likewise gathered up the Qi Tian gong and the golden cloth bag, then settled back into his chair and closed his eyes. Thus, the exchange was complete. The attendant maid behind, number eleven, promptly resumed gently tapping her hands. "Excellent! The first and most prestigious item has been successfully exchanged." Below, this domain has prepared a large quantity of crafting and alchemical materials—rarely found in today’s markets—that we believe will interest many of you. While these materials may not be exceptionally rare, they are highly practical and in short supply. Due to the sheer volume, these materials have been divided into three batches for exchange. Should any of you be particularly fond of the newly introduced or changed items, I shall make the final selection among those in the same batch. The Golden-Faced Elder declared this clearly, his voice resonant. At the same time, two distinct jade scrolls suddenly appeared and swayed briefly in the air. Instantly, the ancient characters on the original light screen began to shift—some item names vanished without a trace, while nearly half of the items were newly added. Meanwhile, a fresh light screen materialized nearby, displaying the names of the three batches of materials offered by the Black Domain, along with an astonishing volume that left everyone astonished. Clearly, these materials were highly welcomed by the numerous beings attending the assembly, with many immediately stepping forward to present their own offerings as soon as the Golden-Faced beings had finished speaking. The entire exchange session soon became vibrant and lively. Han Li naturally observed all this calmly, showing no intention to intervene. Below, the Black Domain presented its second, and final, offering—a uniquely shaped yellow ancient banner. This was a treasure left behind by a great master from the very beginning of the human race's establishment in the spiritual realm, a figure whose renown even today remains unparalleled among humans. It was said to possess miraculous powers capable of altering the course of heaven and earth; whether used as the focal point of a supreme magical array or deployed independently in battle, it was always profoundly effective. Such a treasure stirred even greater admiration in Han Li, who could not help but be deeply moved upon seeing it. Yet unfortunately, the Golden-Faced Man only insisted on exchanging it for three other treasures, each of lesser value than the banner itself. Many observers could only gape in envy, swallowing their words in silence. Indeed, there was one person who possessed one of those three treasures. He not only brought it forth but, after several negotiations, succeeded in securing a substantial number of spiritual stones from the Golden-Faced Man, only then being satisfied with the exchange. This caused Han Li to glance at the mysterious figure shrouded in a swirl of blood mist several times.