A Record of A Mortal's Journey to Immortality

Chapter 377: Pill Formulas and Demonic Beast Cores

“Although our Six-Linked Hall hasn't entered the ranks of the Four Great Merchant Alliances, we are still a reputable merchant house in the Chaotic Star Sea. These two spiritual entities are rare but not that impressive. Daoist Qu, feel free to take them; just consider them a congratulatory gift from our Six-Linked Hall for your upcoming foundation formation,” said the curly-bearded burly man with a casual wave of his hand.

Hearing this, Han Li did not react with extreme joy or have Quhun accept the gifts immediately; instead, he furrowed his brows in secret.

“Giving such precious gifts away for nothing? Han Li doesn’t believe there’s such a good thing in this world. Even if Quhun is a cultivator of the so-called false core realm, these two men shouldn’t need to be so flattering. Could they be hiding some other intention?”

With such thoughts, Han Li became increasingly cautious.

He had Quhun shake his head and say seriously, “This won’t do. The principle of no reward without merit is something I know well. These two items, however many they should be, I have enough spirit stones to handle it! Or do you two have some unspeakable difficulty?”

After saying this, Quhun showed a faint smile that was part amusement, part suspicion.

Seeing Quhun’s strong wariness towards gifts that were handed over, Cao Lu and the curly-bearded burly man exchanged a glance.

But after exchanging looks, Cao Lu cleared his throat and said, “We two have made Daoist Qu laugh. Since you’re a sensible person, Cao will speak frankly! The two of us do indeed have a matter that requires your assistance. These two spiritual entities are only an initial token from our Six-Linked Hall. If the matter succeeds, our merchant house will offer an even greater gift.”

This time, Cao Lu spoke rather sincerely, while the curly-bearded burly man showed a trace of embarrassment.

But Han Li listened and sneered inwardly. Quhun smiled faintly and politely declined, saying, “To be honest, I am fully focused on foundation formation right now and have no mind for other matters. I’m sorry, but you two should find someone else.”

Quhun seemed to have no interest in hearing what the matter was and immediately cut off their words.

Hearing Quhun’s reply, Cao Lu and the burly man did not get angry; instead, they laughed heartily in succession.

“Heh, since Daoist Qu is so concerned with foundation formation, this matter is exactly why you should help! Because if the matter succeeds, our Six-Linked Hall’s payment will be a Dust-Settling Pill, which greatly aids foundation formation and can increase the chance of success!” the curly-bearded burly man chuckled.

“Dust-Settling Pill?” Quhun murmured in slight surprise.

“Yes, this time our Six-Linked Hall needs six false core realm cultivators. We have found five already; only one is missing. If you are willing to go, that would be ideal. And every cultivator who assists will be gifted a Dust-Settling Pill,” Cao Lu’s expression turned serious.

Perhaps the Dust-Settling Pill is indeed famous in the Chaotic Star Sea, but Han Li, who had just secluded himself on Kui Xing Island, had no way of knowing whether it was truly as miraculous as they claimed.

So Quhun pondered for a moment before cautiously asking, “Could you two first explain exactly what kind of help is needed? Then I will decide.”

“That’s only natural. Actually, it’s not complicated. We found a sixth-level demonic beast, and we want to obtain its demonic beast core, so we seek some outside help to eliminate the beast!” Cao Lu said lightly.

“Sixth-level demonic beast?” Quhun smiled bitterly. Han Li almost jumped up and cursed the two.

Back then, a fourth-level giant mantis demonic beast almost took his life. Now they were talking about a sixth-level one. Were they trying to send a bunch of cultivators to their deaths?

“Rest assured, our merchant house has already made perfect plans to minimize the danger. Besides our two core formation stage guest elders who will strike, we have arranged the Six Escapes Water Wave Grand Formation. As long as six false core realm cultivators come to oversee the formation, it will be fine,” the curly-bearded burly man quickly explained, seeming to notice Quhun’s displeasure.