Published: September 5, 2025
Chapter 615: Sword Trial Tournament
Han Li listened to Kui Huan’s words, then smiled faintly and calmly said, “Between me and the two senior brothers, the only matter involving interests was that demonic fox. If not about that, then what else could it be?”
Han Li’s expression was extremely composed.
Kui Huan opened his mouth but was at a loss for words.
On the other hand, Senior Brother Wang sighed and said, “Junior Brother Han is indeed exceptionally clever. It was really that snow cloud fox that caused the trouble. A few of my senior brothers wanted to sell that beast early, so after parting ways with Junior Brother Han, we headed to the market district. But after traveling a short distance, I felt uneasy, so I asked Junior Brother Kui to open the Jade Cloud Pouch for a check. The result...”
Senior Brother Wang paused, revealing a strange look on his face.
“The result was that the fox, using some trick, vanished without a trace from the Jade Cloud Pouch. It was truly eerie,” Kui Huan said regretfully, interrupting.
“Completely vanished?” Han Li slightly furrowed his brows, pondering the deeper meaning of this statement.
Seeing Han Li’s demeanor, Senior Brother Wang inwardly cursed his luck.
Although Han Li’s cultivation base wasn’t high, he was proficient in talisman crafting technique and carried several marvelous magical artifacts, so Wang had already decided to cultivate a good relationship with him.
But unexpectedly, even before formalizing that connection, such an awkward incident had occurred.
If Wang himself were wealthy, he could have magnanimously covered Han Li’s portion of the spirit stones to leave a good impression. Unfortunately, both he and several fellow disciples were also short on spirit stones, their pockets empty. Even trying to win Han Li over now seemed difficult.
Thinking of this, a flash of disappointment crossed Senior Brother Wang’s face, but he forced himself to say, “I understand this is hard to believe, but it really happened. Regardless, Junior Brother Han was the one who handed over the spirit fox to us, and now it’s suddenly gone. I owe you an explanation. I have already arranged for other disciples to sell the Solomon’s Seal we borrowed and will send the spirit stones to you shortly. As for the share of spirit stones you were originally supposed to receive, once we have a better flow of funds, we will compensate you immediately.”
Upon hearing this, Kui Huan’s face changed and he anxiously added, “Senior Brother! This is no small amount for us. Even if we pool together, it would take at least two or three years. Without spirit stones to buy spirit pills during that time, wouldn’t it delay our cultivation?”
Senior Brother Wang shook his head, as if wanting to say something, but at that moment Han Li suddenly spoke.
“Why must the two senior brothers be so formal? I never said I didn’t believe it. That snow cloud fox is skilled in escape techniques, so it’s not surprising it ran off from a pouch-like magical artifact. I originally intended to remind Junior Brother Kui, but thought it might be inconvenient if I said so, so I didn’t. As for the spirit stones, there’s no need to mention it. Just return what you borrowed and that will suffice. I have no loss.” Han Li said with a smile.
Hearing Han Li’s words, Kui Huan immediately beamed with joy, clapping his hands loudly. “I knew Junior Brother Han was magnanimous. Although this mishap is our fault, we truly have no spirit stones right now. And considering your status, Junior Brother Han probably doesn’t mind these amounts. Han, I, Kui Huan, have definitely made a friend today.”
Kui Huan was overjoyed that he didn’t have to pay spirit stones himself.
Senior Brother Wang, however, showed hesitation. After a long pause, he forced a bitter smile and said, “Since Junior Brother Han is so magnanimous, I, on behalf of several senior brothers, gratefully accept your kindness. If in the future you need any help, just find any of us. As long as it’s possible, I won’t refuse.”