Chapter 617 of 1406
Chapter 617
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Master Jing Yang, who received Han Li's voice transmission, paused for a moment.
He seemed to have fallen into hesitation. After a while, he replied, "I'm really sorry.
This piece of gold and jade silk was not easily obtained, so I can't resell it to you. But rest assured, as long as the Xuan Zhi Crystal appears in the auction, I'll definitely find a way to get it for you. "
"Since you can't resell it, can you tell me how you obtained this piece of gold and jade silk?" Han Li asked again.
"Although the Jade Kun Building's auction will be held more than two hundred years later, the preparatory work has already begun.
It is said that they lack an alchemist to appraise pills this year. I see that Fellow Daoist Li's skill in alchemy is not shallow. Why don't you give it a try? "After another pause, Master Jing Yang transmitted his voice.
"In that case, Fellow Jing Yang's gold and jade silk was also obtained this way?" Han Li raised his eyebrows slightly and transmitted his voice.
"I'm helping you out of goodwill, but Fellow Daoist Li is so insistent. It's not fun …" Master Jing Yang sighed and replied helplessly.
"Thank you very much." Han Li really didn't ask anymore.
Hot Flame Immortal and the others were completely unaware of this. They were still drinking and laughing at Master Jing Yang for being too stingy.
…
Half a month later, Han Li once again left Idle Cloud Mountain.
According to the instructions given by Master Jing Yang, he went straight to the Jade Kun Building after entering the inner city.
The Jade Kun Building was still the same as the last time he came. The door was closed and the talismans were sealed.
Han Li bypassed the Jade Kun Building and walked along the street at the back. Finally, he entered a six feet wide dead end.
He walked to the gray stone wall at the end of the alley and raised his palm. Spiritual power gathered in his palm and he pressed it on the wall. His whole body was pulled by an invisible suction force into the wall.
Han Li only felt his vision go black. His figure had already appeared in a spacious courtyard.
Immediately afterwards, the sound of armors colliding could be heard. Several warriors wearing shiny silver armor surrounded him in the center.
Han Li's gaze swept across these "people" and found that they didn't have the aura of a living person. They were all Dao soldiers. What surprised him even more was that these Dao soldiers were wearing armor with spirit patterns all over them. Every one of them didn't look ordinary, and there were bursts of powerful waves coming from them.
Perhaps each of their strength was no less than a Great Ascension Stage cultivator. Although they couldn't withstand a single blow from a Golden Immortal, who knew there were other special restrictions hidden in these Dao soldiers' bodies.
"Who are you? Why are you here?" At this moment, a somewhat mechanical voice came from one of the Dao soldiers.
"I heard that the Kun Jade Pavilion is in need of a pill refiner, so I came here to give it a try." Han Li cut straight to the chase.
"Follow me." After a Dao soldier finished speaking, he turned and walked towards a large hall at the back of the courtyard.
Han Li followed him and walked over. The other Dao soldiers formed a team and followed closely.
At the entrance of the hall, all the Dao soldiers were divided into two teams. They stood side by side on both sides of the door and stopped moving.
Han Li looked around, took a few steps forward, pushed open the door, and walked in.
The interior of the hall was brightly lit, and there were three large chairs placed directly in front of the hall entrance. On each side sat an old man in a crimson robe. One of them wore a tall crown on his head, and his figure was thin. The other had a face like a date, and his body was tall and sturdy. The chair in the middle was empty, and no one was sitting on it.
The old men's clothes were of the same style. There was a flame pattern embroidered on their chests. There were two intertwined hammers on the top.
"You said that you're here to apply for the position of an alchemy appraiser?" The old man on the left asked with a hoarse voice.
"That's right," Han Li said loudly.
"Do you know our requirements for alchemy appraisers?" The burly old man on the right asked.
"I don't." Han Li shook his head.
"What we need is an alchemy appraiser who can at least refine Primordial grade pills. Are you qualified?" The old man with the crown asked. His voice was still calm.
"So, as long as I can refine Primordial grade pills, I can get a piece of gold and jade silk?" Han Li frowned and asked.
"That's right.
If you can really do it, you're naturally qualified to participate in this auction. Of course, you'll also have to fulfill your responsibilities as an alchemy appraiser, "the burly old man said with a nod.
"Is there an alchemy room in your place? Lend it to me." Han Li did not say anything else and asked.
"It's in the side hall on the left." The burly old man raised his hand and pointed.
Han Li was prepared for this. Without saying anything, he turned and walked into the side hall and closed the door.
At this time, a figure slowly walked out from the back hall and sat on the big chair in the middle. He glanced at the side hall and said, "Hey, he's quite cautious. He even set up an isolation restriction … Heh, the grade is not low …"
"Deputy Mountain Master, can this person really refine Primordial grade pills?" The old man with the crown turned sideways and asked the person in the main seat.
"How would I know?
I'm just trying my luck … Let's wait and see the results, "the man said with a smile.
…
In the blink of an eye, more than five months had passed. The door of the side hall that had been closed all this time finally opened.
After a single failure, Han Li used his last remaining portion of spiritual materials to finally refine three "Clear Jade Pills".
"This pill is full of Spiritual Qi and excellent quality. Among the Clear Jade Pills I've seen in the past, it's in the top three." The old man with the crown held a freshly made pill in his palm and praised.
"Not bad, not bad!
Fellow Daoist, your attainments in alchemy have reached perfection. You are indeed qualified to be our Pill Appraiser. "
The burly old man with a face like a red jujube was much calmer. He smiled and said.
"In that case, it's time to ask your leader, Fellow Daoist Jing Yang, to come out and meet us," Han Li said with a smile as he took the Clear Jade Pill from the old man with the crown.
Upon hearing this, the faces of the two black-robed old men stiffened. They looked at each other and for a moment, no one spoke.
"Haha … You're indeed Fellow Daoist Li. You've guessed my identity so quickly." At this time, a burst of laughter came from the back hall and Master Jing Yang slowly walked out.
At this time, he was also wearing a crimson robe. The style was exactly the same as the two old men's robes, except that the flame pattern embroidered on his chest was golden in color.
"What's so hard to guess … When I first arrived here that day, they didn't even ask about my identity and directly let me try alchemy. It's obvious that they already knew my identity.
After thinking about it, it seems that Fellow Daoist Jing Yang is the only one who knew that I would come here.
Moreover, Fellow Daoist, are you afraid that I wouldn't guess that you're the leader? Why did you insist on leaving an empty seat in the main hall? "Han Li said with a smile.
"Haha, Fellow Daoist Li, from now on, you must learn to see through things but not say it …" Master Jing Yang said with a smile as he glanced at the wide empty seat.
Then, he waved his sleeves. The two old men with the crown immediately excused themselves and turned into the back hall before leaving on their own.
"Cough, cough, Fellow Daoist Li, I actually wanted to tell you directly, but the auction is jointly organized by the Black Mountain Immortal Palace and our Mount Bai Zao branch. There are still some rules that must be followed. I know about your alchemy skills, but in fact, I only asked you to come as a formality." Master Jing Yang coughed a few times and said with a smile.
"Thank you for your kindness. I hope that Fellow Jing Yang won't hide your identity from me. What is your identity?" Han Li asked with a slight frown.
Master Jing Yang sighed when he heard this. He didn't answer directly. Instead, he took out a wine gourd from under his robe and poured himself a mouthful of wine.
"I'm one of the 72 Deputy Mountain Masters of Mount Bai Zao. I'm in charge of the Black Earth Immortal Realm branch." After the wine entered his throat, he continued to speak.
"Black Earth Immortal Realm?
Why not Black Mountain Immortal Realm? "Han Li asked with some doubt.
"Black Earth Immortal Realm, Black Mountain Immortal Realm, Fuze Immortal Realm, and Yuanjing Immortal Realm are relatively close to each other. Now that there's no barbarian domain separating them, they're collectively known as the Four Alliances Immortal Realm.
Our Mount Bai Zao branch is located in Black Earth Immortal Realm, but it covers the entire Four Alliances Immortal Realm. Otherwise, I, a Deputy Mountain Master, wouldn't be stationed here. "Master Jing Yang didn't hide anything and said directly.
"If that's the case, why did you hide your identity in Wild Crane Valley?" Han Li frowned and asked.
"My temperament is similar to that of Old Hot Ghost. I can't stand these trivial matters. I heard that there's such a wonderful place in Black Mountain Immortal Realm, so I traveled far out of admiration.
After that, I met Yu Ziqi on the way and became close friends. Then, we rushed to Idle Cloud Mountain together and stayed in Wild Crane Valley, "Master Jing Yang explained.
Seeing that Han Li still had doubts, Master Jing Yang couldn't help but scold him jokingly, "Don't be ungrateful.
Originally, I didn't need to personally organize the auction in Gathering Earth City, and I didn't want to get involved at all. It's only because I wanted to collect information about the Heart Flower Stone for you that I got involved again … Now, I'm being suspected by you for no reason. Don't you think I'm wronged? "
"Is that really the case?" Han Li relaxed and asked with a chuckle.
"Hehe, actually, it's not just that … I come to this Jade Kun Building's auction every time. It's just that I've always come to bid as an individual. This time, I'm an exception and I'm involved in the auction's affairs," Master Jing Yang said with an awkward smile.
"No matter what, I still have to thank you for this matter, Fellow Daoist.
You've always wanted the brewing method of the Fire Saliva Wine and Red Mulberry Wine. After I've sorted it out, I'll give it to you along with some of my wine-making experiences.
As for Wild Crane Valley, you don't have to worry. I'm not a talkative person, so I won't say anything, "Han Li said as he cupped his hands at him.
Master Jing Yang gave him a thumbs up and praised, "Fellow Daoist Li, you're very righteous!
Come, come, come, let's have a drink!
Today, we won't leave until we're drunk! "