"Even an peerless-grade pure Yang precious artifact and Nine Yang Holy Water are up for auction! If I buy it, then hasn't this trip to the Great Xuan Empire been worthwhile?" Fang Han's mood became agitated. The stronger Yan's strength was, the greater the utility of the Yellow Spring Diagram.
However, a peerless-grade pure Yang precious artifact was equivalent to Hua Tiandu's "Nine Palaces Golden Pagoda", and Star Cloud Baby's "Sun Moon Five Stars Bracelet". The value of such items was immeasurable. After a cultivator obtained one, they were practically invulnerable to myriad evils; for self-defense, cultivation, and resisting demonic entities, they possessed supreme wondrous utility. Someone was actually taking this kind of item out to sell!
Fang Han felt it was truly unimaginable.
"It seems in the future, it might not be that no one takes out Dao artifacts to exchange for things…"
After receiving this news, Fang Han was burning with impatience. With a greeting, his body already rose into the air, leaping like a pellet of clear light, heading far away towards the auction venue of the Tiandao Pavilion.
"Fellow Daoist, please wait a moment!" Piao Yun and Lian Yun, the two experts of the Linglong Blessed Land, hurriedly waved their hands. The thirty hundred thousand "Origin Infant Pills" piled on the ground were all collected into a massive Hundred Treasures Pouch. Subsequently, they also flew up, following behind Fang Han. Being able to truly bring out so many "Origin Infant Pills", to them, Fang Han was already a treasure, let alone hearing that these medicinal pills were even refined by Fang Han himself; how incredible was that? He was practically equivalent to the pill room of the Taiyi Sect.
"Fang Han, these two women from the Linglong Blessed Land have some intention of drawing you to their side!" Seeing them following behind, Yan cackled loudly: "Do you have any thoughts?"
"For a person capable of bringing out thirty hundred thousand Origin Infant Pills at once, it would be strange not to be drawn over." Fang Han pondered, "Of course I have thoughts! Aren't those three mysterious Golden Core experts trying to assassinate me? I might not necessarily be unable to secretly cooperate with the people of the Linglong Blessed Land to get rid of the three great Golden Core experts. That Fairy Lian Yun's divine abilities are exceedingly high, unfortunately she is only one person. If there could be five or six Golden Core experts to set up an ambush in advance, only then would it be possible to get rid of the three mysterious Golden Core experts!"
"So that's the idea you're plotting!" Both Yan and the Blood Night King were suddenly moved.
They never expected Fang Han's mind to be so meticulous, actually considering the stratagem of borrowing a knife to kill a person.
Indeed, against the assassination by the three mysterious Golden Core experts, Fang Han found it impossible to defend effectively. As soon as he stepped out of the Great Xuan Empire, there would be a devastating disaster. Yet, even joining forces with Fairy Lian Yun would not be able to deal with three Golden Cores, let alone kill them.
To kill three Golden Cores, even giant figures of eternity from the Longevity Secret Realm would have to be careful. In case they struck back on the verge of death, and the three Golden Cores self-detonated, that was not something to play around with.
Fang Han calculated that at the very least, he, Fang Qingxue, and five more Golden Core experts would be needed. They would have to use a Dao artifact to set up an ambush beforehand, lure the three Golden Core experts into the great array, and then attack together with a thunderous strike; only then would there be a seventy to eighty percent probability.
To thoroughly kill Golden Cores without suffering injuries, this was the only method.
But it would probably be very difficult to accomplish.
Fang Han had a strong desire to kill the three mysterious experts. After all, nobody hoped to always have three shadows following them, like maggots attached to the bones, threatening their lives at all times.
"Hmph, if I can consume a peerless-grade pure Yang precious artifact and elevate my strength to the level of the Return to Origin Realm, I will be able to activate more wondrous uses of the Yellow Spring Diagram, such as the 'Annihilation Demonic Array'. Then, cooperating with the Blood Night King, trapping a Golden Core expert to death seems to be not an issue. A Golden Core expert self-detonating a Golden Core inside the Yellow Spring Diagram is useless and cannot hurt me. Back in the day during the Immortal and Demonic War, Emperor Yellow Spring used the Yellow Spring Diagram to cover them, and dozens of Golden Core experts self-detonated inside, and nothing happened to me!"
Yan said fiercely.
"So formidable, I don't believe it. Dozens of Golden Core experts self-detonating would annihilate even the Longevity Secret Realm to flying ash. Stop bragging." The Blood Night King snorted in contempt.
"Blood Night King, sooner or later I will let you know how formidable I am!" Yan flew into a raging rage.
"Alright, alright, we've arrived at the Tiandao Pavilion. Let's go down!" Fang Han transformed into a green light and descended, appearing at the doorway of the Tiandao Pavilion. Just as he stood steady, Lu Mei greeted him: "Senior, about the matter of the Origin Infant Pills…"
"There's no rush for that matter, we can discuss it slowly. I came this time hearing that you are selling a peerless-grade pure Yang precious artifact today, as well as the matter of the Nine Yang Holy Water?" Fang Han was unwilling to speak more, asking first about the items he needed.
"So Senior is in urgent need of these few items. Please proceed to the VIP room. However, today's treasure selling convention is the grandest one. There are also exceptionally many master figures coming, and successfully bidding for a suitable item will not be easy. If Senior has not brought enough medicinal pills, my Tiandao Pavilion can actually somewhat provide Senior with the convenience of a loan." While leading Fang Han into the VIP room, Lu Mei said.
"A loan? How much can be borrowed at once? How much is the interest?" Hearing these words, Fang Han felt it somewhat amusing. In the secular world, there were usuries like "donkey rolling", "seal money", and "King of Hell debts"… Who would have thought the cultivation world also had such things? However, this was actually very advantageous to Fang Han. Although he possessed the huge sum of "sixty million medicinal pills" on him now, trying to buy a peerless-grade pure Yang precious artifact today, he feared it might be somewhat insufficient. If he could take out a loan for some, that would be a good choice.
In any case, he could generate over thirty-six thousand Origin Infant Pills every day, not fearing being unable to repay the loan.
Seeing Fang Han seemingly very interested in the loan, a trace of joy appeared on Lu Mei's face. She hurriedly said: "If we can know Senior's identity, background, which sect you belong to, and where you cultivate in seclusion, we can let Senior loan ten million medicinal pills at once. The interest will be three percent per month."
Borrowing ten million medicinal pills today, by next month, he would have to repay over ten million three hundred thousand medicinal pills. And that was compounding interest.
"Only ten million? Got it. We'll talk about this matter later." Hearing this, Fang Han waved his hand. Possessing the huge sum of sixty million now, he paid absolutely no mind to borrowing ten million. Furthermore, needing to inform the other party of his background, how was that possible? Of course, he also understood that ten million medicinal pills was a massive amount; the other party would naturally need to know the borrower's background.
"Could it be Senior wishes to borrow more? This is not something that cannot be negotiated." Lu Mei furrowed her brow. She originally thought Fang Han did not have much wealth, but looking at it now, the other party's appetite was huge. "But this is not something I can make the decision on."
"Then call someone who can make the decision to come! I must borrow over a hundred million at least." Fang Han flicked his fingers, making popping sounds.
"Over a hundred million!" Lu Mei drew a breath of cold air. She hastily stood up, about to walk out, but was subsequently stopped by Fang Han, who tossed her another bottle. The bottle contained a hundred Origin Infant Pills, given as a reward: "Oh right, does your Tiandao Pavilion have the business of hiring people to kill people?"
"We do not have killers! Our Tiandao Pavilion is a merchant guild of the orthodox prominent sects. However, if Senior encounters some troublesome matters, hiring our Tiandao Pavilion's elders for protection is still possible." Lu Mei hurriedly turned around, took the bottle, and was overjoyed in her heart.
"Are there Divine Ability Seventh Layer, Golden Core experts for hire?" Fang Han asked.
"Of course there are. Not only Seventh Layer Golden Core strong practitioners, our Tiandao Pavilion has Divine Ability Eighth Layer 'Wind Fire Great Tribulation' strong practitioners, and also Divine Ability Ninth Layer 'Heaven and Earth Dharma Manifestation' experts. However, if you ask them to act once, I'm afraid it will cost over tens of millions of medicinal pills." Lu Mei was secretly delighted, receiving this big business from Fang Han. She would also get quite a few rewards.
"Go! Find someone who can make a decision to come." Fang Han waved his hand again.
Lu Mei hastily walked out.
"Divine Ability Eighth Layer, Wind Fire Great Tribulation cultivators, and also Ninth Layer Heaven and Earth Dharma Manifestation strong practitioners! Good fellow. Fang Han, those three mysterious Golden Core killers were hired by Spirit Young Master to kill you. We possess the World Tree now, thus possessing massive wealth; it's not impossible to hire experts to kill them back!" Hearing this, Yan said excitedly.
"However, the time is still short now. If I could be given a year's time to accumulate a massive amount of medicinal pills, even hiring people to besiege and kill Hua Tiandu would not be impossible. But this matter must be considered thoroughly. Although the Tiandao Pavilion has good credibility, I cannot lay out all my foundations to them, otherwise it would be like asking a tiger for its skin. Being plotted against by them instead, outside, I will never trust anyone completely." Fang Han rubbed the center of his brow.
"Does fellow Daoist need a loan?"
Right at this moment, the curtain of the VIP room moved, and two women walked in. They were exactly Piao Yun and Lian Yun, the two great experts of the "Linglong Blessed Land".
Piao Yun was a strong practitioner of the Divine Ability Fifth Layer "Heavenly Human Realm", while "Lian Yun" was a minor giant of the Seventh Layer Golden Core.
"What? Could it be the Linglong Blessed Land is willing to give me a loan?" Fang Han shrugged his shoulders.
"Indeed. Relying on fellow Daoist's capability to bring out thirty hundred thousand Origin Infant Pills within ten days, my Linglong Blessed Land is naturally willing to provide fellow Daoist with a loan. The loan interest of the Tiandao Pavilion is truly too high; we are willing to provide fellow Daoist with an interest-free loan. If fellow Daoist wishes to borrow one hundred million medicinal pills, you only need to repay it using Origin Infant Pills within a year's time." Fairy Lian Yun played with a small piece of jade pendant in her hand.
"Could it be that fellow Daoists of the Linglong Blessed Land do not inquire about my origins? Giving a loan rashly like this?" Fang Han said in surprise.
"No harm. Didn't fellow Daoist want to hire people for protection? Our Linglong Blessed Land can provide protection." Fairy Lian Yun said.
"Let's not discuss the matter of hiring experts for the time being. I indeed need a loan. As for how much to borrow, it will depend on the situation later when I purchase that peerless-grade pure Yang precious artifact, Nine Yang Holy Water, and Nine Heavens Breathing Earth Crystal." Fang Han pondered in his heart while speaking slowly.
Right at this moment, the treasure selling convention below suddenly caused an array of sensation. It turned out that today's first treasure had already been slowly carried to the center of the venue.
"There are many master figures present today!" Amidst this sensation, Fang Han instantly felt over a dozen divine intents, powerful enough to suffocate people, sweeping towards the treasure in the center of the venue. That treasure was covered with a piece of brocade. The brocade had a faint brilliance; it was actually a low-grade precious artifact for concealing auras!
What treasure was it? Actually using a precious artifact to cover it.
Everyone felt curious, and those powerful divine intents were just taking a look to see what it was.
Fang Han clearly sensed that among those powerful divine intents, there were minor giants at the Golden Core level, and even… even more powerful existences.
But he also wanted to see what was concealed under that precious artifact brocade. Therefore, he concentrated all his spirit onto his two eyes. Immediately, he faintly made it out; beneath that precious artifact brocade, was a massive egg.
"This giant egg…"
Fang Han was startled, because he discovered that the giant egg he obtained from beneath the throne of the Seven Leaves Demonic Lord was exactly exactly identical to this giant egg.
"The first treasure auctioned at the Tiandao Pavilion's treasure selling convention is always a good item, the main event. I wonder what is under that brocade?" The red-clothed veiled woman Piao Yun guessed.