Chapter 618 – Sword Trial Conference

　　Hearing this from Qui Huan, Han Li smiled lightly before calmly saying, “Between me and my two senior brothers, there is only a relationship of interest in that demon fox, so if it’s not this matter, what else could it be?”

　　Han Li’s expression appeared subdued.

　　When Kui Huan heard this, he opened his mouth, somewhat dumbfounded. Instead, it was Senior Brother Wang, who was on the side, who sighed before saying, “Senior Brother Han is indeed too smart for his own good, and it was indeed that Snow Cloud Fox that made the mistake. My senior brothers and sisters wanted to sell this demonic beast earlier, so as soon as we parted ways with senior brother, we went to the workshop market. As a result, after walking a short distance, my heart is always a little unsure, let Qui senior brother open the Biyun bag to check it out, the result ……”

　　Said here senior brother Wang paused, face revealed the odd color.

　　”As a result, that demon fox did not know what tricks to use, but even disappeared without a trace from the Biyun bag, which is really too evil.” Kui Huan chagrined on the side and said in a preemptive manner.

　　”Disappeared without a trace?” Han Li lightly frowned and mused, as if pondering the true meaning of these words.

　　Seeing Han Li in this state, Senior Brother Wang secretly grumbled in his heart.

　　He saw that although Han Li’s cultivation level was not high, he was proficient in the art of making talismans and had a few divine artifacts on his body, so his heart had already made up his mind that he must make good friends with the other party. But did not expect, has not yet come and the other side of the formal friendship, on the emergence of such an embarrassing thing in front of him. If he himself is rich in value is just, can be filled generosity, their own shelling out the spirit stone pad on the other side of the share, to the other side to leave a good impression. But on the contrary, he and a few of his fellow disciples were all equally lacking in spirit stones and shy, so he wanted to enlist the other party, but now it seems to be very difficult.

　　Thinking of this, a look of frustration flashed across Senior Brother Wang’s face, but he still said with a strong spirit: ”I know, it’s hard to believe that this matter was said, but it really did happen. But no matter what, it was senior brother who personally handed over that spirit fox to us, and now that it’s suddenly gone, Mister Wang should give senior brother an explanation. Borrow your spirit stone, I have already let the other senior brother will first sell that plant of yellow essence, and then will send the spirit stone to the senior brother. As for the share of spirit stones that senior brother was originally supposed to get, as soon as a few of us have more money on hand, we will immediately make up for it.”

　　As soon as Senior Brother Wang uttered these words, next to him, Kui Huan’s face changed and he said with some anxiety, “Senior Brother! For us, this is quite a large amount. Even if a few of us come together to put it together, it will take at least two or three years. Without spirit stones to buy pills during this period, won’t we all delay our cultivation.”

　　Senior Brother Wang shook his head as if he wanted to say something. But at that moment, Han Li suddenly spoke, “Why do the two senior brothers need to be like this! It seems like Mister Han didn’t say that he didn’t believe in it. That Snow Cloud Fox is proficient in the Escape Technique, and there’s nothing strange about escaping from a leather pouch artifact. I wanted to remind Brother Kui of this at first, but I felt that it would be a bit inconvenient to say so, so I didn’t open my mouth. As for the matter of spirit stones, it’s fine not to mention it, as long as the ones borrowed are returned, that’s fine, I don’t have anything to lose.” Han Li said with a smile.

　　Upon hearing Han Li’s words, Qui Huan immediately revealed a look of great joy and exclaimed with a clap of his hands, “I knew that Senior Brother was a generous person. Although we are at fault for what happened this time, we really don’t have any spirit stones in our hands. And with Senior Brother’s wealth, I’m sure he won’t care too much about these amounts. This friend of Senior Brother Han’s, I, Kui Huan, have made a deal.”

　　This Kui Huan smiled happily upon hearing that he didn’t need to pay out spirit stones.

　　When Senior Brother Wang heard Han Li’s words, a hesitant look appeared on his face. Only after a long time did he helplessly say with a bitter smile, “If Senior Brother Han is willing to be so generous, Mister Wang, on behalf of several senior brothers, is ashamed to accept Senior Brother’s intentions. In the future, if Senior Brother needs help with anything, feel free to look for me and a few others, as long as it can be done, Mister Wang will definitely not excuse himself.”

　　This Senior Brother Wang felt that Han Li spoke so politely in his words, but what he thought in his heart was, I’m afraid, another matter. So he still tried his best to speak politely and nicely, wanting to leave a not-too-bad impression on Han Li. And as soon as he finished speaking, he also made a point of observing Han Li’s expression.

　　However, Han Li’s expression was as usual, and he could not see any joy or anger at all, which caused Senior Brother Wang to secretly frown.

　　In the following time, the three of them chatted idly for a while outside of this medicinal garden. And it wasn’t long before the short and fat youth duo flew in with their imperial weapons and brought with them the spirit stones to re-sell that yellow essence to the workshop market.

　　Han Li received the packet of spirit stones, and after casually scanning it with his divine sense, he put it away with an unchanged expression.

　　”By the way, I see that Senior Brother Han’s magic weapon is quite marvelous, so I wonder if he’ll be participating in the Sword Trial Conference half a year from now?” Seeing that Han Li had put away the spirit stones, Senior Brother Wang was about to take his leave, but suddenly remembered something and couldn’t help but ask.

　　”Sword Trial Conference?” Han Li couldn’t help but be stunned at his words, and asked back with a look of surprise on his face.

　　”What, Senior Brother Han doesn’t know about this matter?”

　　This time, not only was Senior Brother Wang stunned, even the three of them, Kui Huan, also wore a look of incredulity.

　　Han Li muttered a bit in his heart, but on the surface, he calmly returned, “Is it strange that I don’t know about this matter?”

　　”Of course it’s strange. Oh, right, Senior Brother Han only entered the gate a year ago and has been staying within the Pill Garden, so not knowing about the Sword Trial Conference seems justifiable.” Qui Huan blinked his eyes and said in a somewhat dazed manner.

　　Hearing this, the others looked at each other and after nodding their heads, they felt that this was really the case.

　　”The fact that Senior Brother Han doesn’t know about the Sword Trial Conference has made a few of us a bit surprised, after all, the day of the conference isn’t far away. Now within the clan, no matter if it’s the inner disciples or the outer disciples, none of them are talking about this matter, and some of the ones who want to excel are even rubbing their fists.” Senior brother Wang said with a light exhale after a trace of a different look appeared on his face.

　　”Speaking of which, amongst the few of us, Senior Brother Wang is the only one who has enrolled in the Sect’s Selection Assembly. It’s just a pity that although Senior Brother won amongst the outer disciples, he lost after one fight with the inner disciples. But just like that, senior brother was still rewarded with a middle-ranked magic weapon.” The short and fat youth took a look at Senior Brother Wang, his face revealing a hint of envy.

　　”Oh, to be defeated at the clan’s selection and have a magic weapon reward, it seems that this assembly is really unusual looking, can Senior Brother Wang speak in detail about this matter.” A hint of curiosity rose in Han Li’s heart as he heard this and opened his mouth to ask.

　　”Of course there is no problem. This Sword Trial Conference is actually an event that our three sects of Yunmeng Mountain have specially prepared for new disciples. Basically, no matter what their status is, only new disciples who are no older than thirty years old are allowed to participate. And Senior Brother Han, who looks to be only twenty-five or twenty-six years old and is a freshly-minted disciple, happens to fit the bill.” Senior Brother Wang sized up Han Li and slowly said.

　　”Is that so, but in that case, it seems like there won’t be too many disciples who can participate.” Han Li stroked his chin and asked leisurely.

　　”Senior brother’s words have a few truths to them. The convening of this Sword Trial Assembly is actually greatly related to that Sacred Tree that the three sects share.”

　　”Sacred Tree?” When Han Li heard these words, he was first stunned, but then realized that the other party was referring to that tree of the Spiritual Eyes on Cloud Dream Mountain, and at once, his originally lazy expression disappeared and he appeared grave.

　　”The Sword Trial Assembly, what does it have to do with this spiritual object?” Han Li asked in a deep voice.

　　”The Sword Trial Assembly is actually organized in advance according to the day that the Sacred Tree is to flow the Mellow Liquid, and it is also a way for our Falling Clouds Sect to divide the Spirit Liquid with the Ancient Sword Sect and Hundred Crafty Courtyard. Any clan that overpowers the other two at the Sword Trial Conference can take half of the liquid alone, while the rest of the two clans can only share the remaining half equally. Therefore, this sword test conference is nominally just a competition for new disciples, but the three sects’ top and bottom are all attaching great importance to it. If you have made a great achievement at the conference, you will naturally be doubly valued by the elders of your division, and the benefits in the future will be countless.”

　　Senior brother Wang took a breath and said about the origin of the Sword Trial Conference, after slowing down a bit, he solemnly said, “Of course, even if we don’t talk about the benefits in the future, if we can overwhelm the other disciples at the Sword Trial Conference, the final reward is even more generous. Not only will the top few have top ranked artifacts to give away, but there will also be a Spirit Determining Pill as an additional reward for the person who wins the championship. Although this elixir is of no use to us low-ranking disciples, if we take this elixir and exchange it with other high ranking people, we should be able to easily exchange it for three or four top-ranked artifacts. However, it seems that this matter of winning the championship has been dominated by the Ancient Sword Sect ever since our clan moved to this Cloud Dream Mountain, and we and the disciples of the Hundred Dexterous Courts have always had to settle for second best. But it’s no wonder, who made the Ancient Sword Sect a sword cultivator sect, no matter if it’s a gongfu or a sword weapon it’s all sharp and very sharp, it’s really difficult for cultivators of the same rank to win against a sword cultivator!”

　　Senior Brother Wang’s last words were not sure if he was complaining or envious!