Published: September 2, 2025
Chapter 513: Inch-Gold Pavilion
The others remained silent after hearing this.
After all, there were two female cultivators among their companions, so they didn’t dare to voice any approval or opposition.
Han Li, on the other hand, rubbed his chin, his face showing no sign of surprise.
He had no need for any Furnace Vessel to improve his cultivation, nor would he carry around such burdensome things.
Although he felt a bit sorry for these female cultivators and their Furnace Vessels and was somewhat uncomfortable inside, he was barely able to protect himself and could only turn a blind eye.
At this moment, the two female cultivators on the stage, having received no bids, were finally led away with disappointed faces.
Seeing this, Xu Yun smiled lightly and explained:
“These two women’s cultivation bases are a bit shallow. Although they voluntarily serve as Furnace Vessels, for cultivators with somewhat higher cultivation, they don’t provide much practical help, hence the failure to sell them. However, this is not an absolute rule. If some foundation establishment stage fellow cultivator takes a liking to their appearance and offers a high price, it wouldn’t be surprising for them to be bought.”
The brocade-clad burly man chuckled awkwardly but did not respond.
Xu Yun continued chatting as usual, completely unfazed.
The auction below again presented some rare items from the inner star sea that rarely appeared, but Han Li showed a lazy expression, unwilling to waste any more time watching.
Just as he was looking for an excuse to leave, Xu Yun seemed to notice Han Li’s impatience and took the initiative to say:
“There aren’t any fine treasures in this auction. The truly precious items only appear at the annual joint auction. Fellow cultivators can come back then to have a look. For now, I’ll take a few of you to see some other places in Black Stone City.”
The brocade-clad burly men naturally had no objections.
Even if there were items they liked, their spirit stones had already been extorted dry during transportation.
With their nods, Xu Yun led them out of the treasure auction hall, accompanied by a mortal woman, and exited Bright Pearl Pavilion through another passage.
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“The dozens of stone houses connected together over there are temporary residences for some mortal men and women from outside. Mortals who want to survive in Black Stone City must first register here to facilitate management. But if no one hires them within a certain period, these mortals must immediately leave Black Stone City. The mortal woman we just saw in Bright Pearl Pavilion came from here.”
“That similarly sized house is the largest raw material shop in the city, ‘Inch-Gold Pavilion.’ It specializes in selling a variety of rare raw materials. It’s said that as long as you can name it, there’s no raw material this shop can’t provide. Although that may be exaggerated, it is indeed very famous!”
“The three stone houses next to it, connected together, are...”
Xu Yun walked forward along a street, speaking casually as if extremely familiar with the place.
Han Li’s heart stirred upon hearing this and suddenly stopped in his tracks.
“Friend Qu! What’s this about?” The scar-faced cultivator was surprised and asked curiously.
The brocade-clad burly men looked at Han Li who had fallen behind and also showed confused expressions.
“I have some matters to handle alone. I will part ways with all of you here. Of course, if fate allows, we may meet again,” Han Li said calmly, looking up at the sky before lowering his head peacefully. Though his voice was not loud, it carried an undeniable tone.
Xu Yun and the brocade-clad burly man surnamed Yi were both taken aback.
Naturally, they did not want to let a cultivator as strong as Han Li leave. Just as they were about to say something to stop him, a cold glint suddenly flashed in Han Li’s eyes.
The two felt a sudden chill in their hearts, swallowing their words of opposition. For a moment, they could only murmur in agreement as they watched Han Li walk into the Inch-Gold Pavilion and disappear from sight.