novelaction Chapter 338 Secret Trade
Chapter 338 Secret Trade
"Is this true? You really brought that puppet master Lin here on this trip?"
Han Feng invited Lin Changsheng to the reception hall and treated him well. At the same time, he sent someone to inform Elder Han.
Upon hearing the news, Elder Han hurriedly tidied his appearance, displaying great solemnity.
Before long, led by Elder Han, several core high-ranking members of the Han family estate appeared together in the reception room.
"Master Lin Kui's presence is a great honor to our humble abode."
"I am Han Yunhe, the current patriarch of the Han clan. I greet Master Lin Kui."
Although Elder Han was a fake Dan cultivator, he was quite old and looked very old. Yet he still maintained a solemn demeanor, bowing and greeting Lin Changsheng as if he were a junior, which showed how much he valued Lin Changsheng.
"Hehe, Elder Han, you are too kind. I am only here today to discuss a transaction. I do not deserve such a grand gesture."
Lin Changsheng remained calm and composed as he spoke.
Lin Changsheng speculated that this clan leader, Han Yunhe, should be considered a grandson of the 'Heavenly Poison True Man'.
But judging from his appearance, he looked much older than the over four-hundred-year-old 'Heavenly Poison Master'.
Lin Changsheng inherited all the memories of the 'Heavenly Poison True Man' and had already mastered them. Whether in terms of cultivation level or mentality, he completely regarded these Han family descendants as his juniors.
Perhaps it was Lin Changsheng's amiable demeanor that made the Han family members present not feel too restrained despite the difference in their cultivation levels.
They only felt that this Lin Kui Master was an easy-going and approachable Golden Core cultivator.
After the Han family's senior members came forward to pay their respects, only Lin Changsheng, Han Yunhe, and Han Feng remained in the reception hall.
Han Yunhe and his nephew Han Feng eagerly inquired about the 'Secret Technique of Elixir Transformation' from Lin Changsheng.
"Master Lin Kui previously mentioned the 'Secret Technique of Core Formation.' To be honest, this secret technique is extremely important to our Han family. As long as Master Lin Kui is willing to sell it, our Han family is willing to pay any price."
The old patriarch Han and Han Feng exchanged glances, and after a moment of eye contact, Han Feng solemnly addressed Lin Changsheng.
"Elder Han, you flatter me."
“Since Mr. Lin is willing to come after me, he must be interested in making a deal, since this secret technique is of no use to me.”
"As for the premium purchase mentioned by the old clan chief, there's no need for that. It's better to have a steady, long-term approach. After all, I've been in business for many years, how could I ruin my reputation for a one-off deal?"
Lin Changsheng smiled calmly and said casually.
Upon hearing Lin Changsheng's words, the Han family uncle and nephew standing to the side visibly breathed a sigh of relief, their expressions becoming much more relaxed.
Facing a Golden Core cultivator, they spoke eloquently, but they were genuinely afraid that this puppeteer would overcharge them with an outrageous price.
If they refused the deal, they would not only lose the 'Chemical Elixir Transformation Technique', but also offend this Puppet Master Lin, which would undoubtedly worsen the Han clan's current situation.
Therefore, Elder Han had prepared himself mentally. As long as the price offered by this puppeteer wasn't too outrageous, he would grit his teeth and agree to the deal, just to curry favor with this guest elder of the Willow Smoke Sect.
Fortunately, this puppeteer seemed to be fairly fair.
After some discussion, the three of them finalized the price of the 'Secret Technique of Elixir Transformation,' which was slightly higher than the price at the previous auction.
In Lin Changsheng's words:
"If the price is lower than the auction price, Mr. Lin might as well just hand it over to the auction house; why bother to personally come and sell it?"
For the Han family, the price was a bit high, but it was still within their acceptable range.
Therefore, the two sides had a very pleasant conversation.
On that day, the Han family, to fulfill their hospitality, served him fine wine and medicine, and Lin Changsheng accepted their kindness without hesitation.
That very evening, he even accepted the invitation from Elder Han to stay at the Han family home for a few days.
This action, however, stunned the old clan chief Han.
The transaction was completed, and everyone was happy. Elder Han was eager to let Han Feng comprehend this method.
Therefore, Lin Changsheng's invitation was merely a polite formality.
To everyone's surprise, this puppeteer actually agreed.
……
This made the old clan chief very uneasy.
"Nephew Feng, how well have you comprehended Master Lin Kui's 'Secret Technique of Transforming Elixir'? Has this method been effective?"
In a secluded room, Elder Han inquired with concern.
"Don't worry, clan leader. I have basically mastered the specific secrets of the Core Formation Technique. However, I still lack some materials to assist in the Core Formation, as well as some 'Core Formation Spiritual Objects' to help me break through to the Golden Core Realm again."
When asked by Elder Han, Han Feng initially appeared confident, but when the topic of resources came up, a hint of regret crept in.
When Han was trying to break through to the Golden Core realm, the Han family almost exhausted their resources to gather a low-grade 'Golden Core Formation Spiritual Object'. Unfortunately, due to Zhuo Zhenren's interference, he failed at the last moment when he tried to break through to the Golden Core realm.
Currently, the clan probably cannot gather a second 'Core Formation Spiritual Item' in a short period of time.
"You only need to focus on comprehending the secret technique of alchemy. As for the matter of 'spiritual objects formed from the core,' the clan will find a way to resolve it."
Elder Han waved his hand, not wanting Han Feng to be distracted by other trivial matters.
After discussing for a while, the uncle and nephew turned the topic back to Lin Changsheng.
"The transaction is complete, yet this puppeteer is still staying here. This is quite strange, and we don't know what he's up to."
“At the previous auction, Lin the Puppet Master made a considerable fortune from just a third-grade low-level puppet. Given his skill, there's nothing in our Han family that he would covet.”
Elder Han looked up at the direction where Lin Changsheng lived, a hint of doubt in his eyes, and said in a low voice.
"Could it be... that this puppeteer is after the things left behind by our ancestor?"
Han Feng also looked puzzled, but then he seemed to realize something and his expression changed slightly.
Upon hearing this, Elder Han's expression shifted repeatedly, but he ultimately regained his composure and said firmly:
“Absolutely impossible. Although this Lin Kui Master is a Golden Core True Person, his body is full of vitality and shows no signs of old age or decline. He is obviously not old, so it is impossible for him to have any contact with the Ancestor.”
"Moreover, if the ancestor were still alive, unless he had broken through to the Nascent Soul realm, the probability of that would be extremely low."
As the words faded, silence fell within the secret technique.
After a long while, Elder Han's earnest words finally came through:
"The 'Secret Technique of Transforming Elixir' ultimately carries risks. Before using this method, it is best to ensure that you have offspring with your wife and concubines. Regardless of the final outcome, your clan will raise your descendants to adulthood."
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In the following period, under the instruction of Liu Yanzong, the industries within the sect's sphere of influence underwent a new reshuffle.
The various families and forces affiliated with the Willow Smoke Sect are once again vying for control of the mineral resources they control, as well as the shops and businesses within the Immortal City.