Senior sister, I'm going to control you.

Chapter 32 Old Devil Han's Favor

"How did you do that?"

Zhang Xuan's surprised voice broke the silence on the shore.

He stood by the rock, staring incredulously at the three dark green hearts in Li Tianran's palm.

Li Tianran put on his outer robe and glanced at him.

"Senior Brother Zhang wants to know?"

These words not only surprised Zhang Xuan.

Ma Wencai, the old man, the other disciples, and even Zhao Ling and Shen Qing on the shore all looked at him.

Zhang Xuan was taken aback, his pride preventing him from bowing his head and asking.

But they couldn't resist the pull of profit and curiosity.

"Of course, you are..." His tone softened a bit.

"Five hundred spirit stones, I'll tell you."

Li Tianran interrupted him, his tone mocking.

Zhang Xuan's eyes returned to their icy gaze: "You think you're playing me?"

Li Tianran smiled without saying a word.

In a tense moment.

"Junior Brother Li."

Ma Wencai walked over with a smile on his face.

He tucked the abacus into his sleeve and pulled out a thin jade slip from his other sleeve, handing it over.

"This is my communication jade slip. Next time you come to Bloodfang Valley, let me know in advance so I can prepare tea for you."

Li Tianran took the jade slip and glanced at it.

The jade slip was engraved with the mark of Bloodfang Valley, and the back had a series of account numbers.

It should be Ma Wencai's private communication channel.

A person who can reliably hunt toad hearts using blood as bait.

For Bloodtooth Valley, it's not just valuable; it's a long-term asset with sustainable growth potential.

As the saying goes, you can't hit someone who's smiling.

His purpose in coming to Bloodfang Valley was to find a way to break the deadlock.

Getting to know more people opens up more possibilities.

Li Tianran responded gently, "Then I will definitely trouble Senior Brother Ma when I have the chance."

Ma Wencai: "Haha, junior brother is so straightforward."

He paused, then said solemnly:

"Junior Brother Li, your first-grade toad heart is worth one hundred low-grade spirit stones on the market."

If it's level two, it's one thousand.

If you can obtain it, Bloodfang Valley will have priority in purchasing it, and the price is negotiable.

Toad heart is a core auxiliary material for elixirs such as Foundation Building Pill, Mind-Stabilizing Pill, and Barrier-Breaking Powder, and the demand for it is very large.

If any cultivators from outside want to come in and take it, they won't get a chance.

But you are family, and Master has also set rules.

"Any disciple of the Blood Spirit Sect who has the ability to obtain the Toad Heart, regardless of the quantity, will belong to them."

Li Tianran listened.

His heart warmed; a level two item could sell for a thousand spirit stones?

I wonder if soaking toad heart in the Immortal Imprisonment Basin will raise its rank?

If it's feasible, it would be an absolute windfall.

Li Tianran suppressed his inner anticipation.

He smiled and said, "Thank you for your help, Senior Brother Ma. If you need any help in the future, just let me know."

Ma Wencai's true intention was not what it seemed.

It's implying to him that this is a way to make money.

Bloodfang Valley is willing to purchase him long-term as long as he continues to provide toad hearts.

We'll take as many as you have, whether they're first-class or second-class.

This is an olive branch from Bloodfang Valley.

If they can reach a cooperation agreement with Bloodfang Valley, then Old Demon Han definitely won't touch him casually.

Even if he wanted to move, he had a place to hide temporarily.

We must make good use of the Bloodfang Valley route.

This is the first real crack I've opened since leaving Han Laomo's sight.

"Haha, Junior Brother Li is indeed intelligent."

"Now that you have obtained the materials, I will not stay any longer."

"The four of you should hurry back and report. I'll see you to the door."

Ma Wencai didn't waste any time and immediately told them to leave.

"it is good."

Ma Wencai escorted the four people to the valley entrance.

The two chatted and laughed along the way, occasionally patting each other on the shoulder.

It's like a high mountain meeting a flowing stream; they felt like they had known each other for a long time.

Zhang Xuan, who was standing next to him, kept a long face and didn't say a word.

Zhao Ling's expression was complicated, and Shen Qing followed silently behind her.

They escorted the group to the door.

Ma Wencai suddenly slowed down and leaned closer, lowering his voice.

"Junior Brother Li, we have an unwritten rule here."

Our Demonic Sect is rich and powerful; you can do anything.

Buy territory, keep women, hire thugs, establish your own stronghold—as long as you have a strong fist and a fat wallet, nobody will bother you.

Keeping a few beautiful women on your own turf is nobody's business.

If anyone causes trouble, just kill them. Might makes right. That's the rule of the Blood Spirit Sect.

You used to be a blood slave, but once you have spirit stones, you can also raise a group of blood slaves to cultivate.

He stepped back half a step, resumed his smiling expression, and patted Li Tianran on the shoulder.

"May our journey be long and fruitless, until we meet again another day."

As his hand landed, his fingertips lightly pressed on Li Tianran's shoulder blade, as a signal to him.

another day?

Li Tianran could tell that Ma Wencai wished he could keep him here and help him extract the toad's heart.

But every door has its rules.

Li Tianran was not only Steward Han's man, but he also came with a mission.

He dared not force him to stay.

After saying goodbye to Ma Wencai.

Li Tianran was still at the front of the group, with Zhao Ling and Shen Qing on his left and right respectively.

Zhang Xuan lagged behind, occasionally staring coldly at the back of Li Tianran's head, seemingly lost in thought.

The Blood Spirit Sect is not small, though.

About an hour later, the group returned to the entrance of the Blood Burial Plain.

Look around.

Patches of crimson spiritual herbs swayed in the wind.

Zhao Ling suddenly spoke.

"Ma Wencai is very shrewd."

You should be careful when dealing with him; many people have suffered greatly at his hands.

Li Tianran did not answer.

"Go back and report."

He was already planning something else.

Each first-grade toad heart costs one hundred spirit stones, so ten of them would cost one thousand.

He didn't have three toad hearts in his storage bag, he had ten!

If you throw seven level-one stones into the Immortal Imprisonment Basin, they can likely be upgraded to level two by soaking the Blood Spirit Grass in the Immortal Water.

One level-two toad heart costs 1,000 spirit stones, so seven hearts would cost 7,000.

What does 7,000 spirit stones mean?

They could buy cultivation techniques, armor, or even rent a cave dwelling to have a place of their own.

If managed properly, one could buy a piece of land, support a few women, establish a foothold, and still have hope for the future.

In the Blood Spirit Sect, no one is as trusting as the windfall in your own pocket.

He has lingered on for so long.

Finally, they had obtained their first real bargaining chip to turn their lives around.

The four of them crossed the spiritual field and climbed halfway up the mountain.

Han Laomo's cave also had its stone door half-open, revealing a dark red blood-red light.

She was obviously refining something.

moment.

They sensed the presence of several people.

Old Demon Han emerged from his cave.

All four of them lowered their heads.

"Greetings, Master."

Besides Shen Qing, Li Tianran also followed Zhao Ling and the others in bowing and greeting them.

Old Demon Han smiled and nodded in satisfaction.

"They're all alive, they're all good kids."

His tone was flat, as if he were praising a group of students who completed their homework on time.

"Starting tomorrow, the three of you will work together to lay the foundation for the puppet."

I've taught you how to nurture and inscribe blood pact patterns; now you must carve them all over the puppet's body. Three pairs of hands are faster than one pair.

She paused, preparing to assign specific tasks.

Then, she saw the look in Zhang Xuan's and Zhao Ling's eyes.

The two of them kept glancing at Li Tianran.

Han Laomo's gaze fell on Li Tianran.

"What's wrong?"

Li Tianran didn't waste any words.

He took out the three toad hearts from his storage bag and held them in his palm.

He respectfully said, "Master, these are the materials you asked me to gather. Please take a look."

Three dark green hearts throbbed slightly in his palm.

Ok?

Han Laomo was surprised.

His gaze lingered on the three toad hearts, and he remained silent for several breaths.

Then he reached out, took a toad heart from Li Tianran's palm, and brought it to his eyes.

The grayish-white pupils reflected the still-pulsating dark green.

"The heart of the Mysterious Water Poison Toad? You actually got it?!"

Li Tianran: "Yes, Master."

Old Demon Han noticed something amiss: "You took it all by yourself?"

Li Tianran nodded.

Old Demon Han's tone was somewhat cold: "Those below the Foundation Establishment stage who want to go to the Toad Heart generally have to risk their lives."

How did someone obtain a pseudo-level 5 Qi Refining stage?

Upon hearing this...

Li Tianran's heart tightened.

He didn't want to talk about it.

However, in the face of the Foundation Establishment Demon, sincerity is the greatest lifesaver.

"Master, you've forgotten."

"This disciple is a blood slave, with a special blood agent implanted in my body."

"The materials for the blood essence likely come from the icy pool or the poisonous toad..."

He didn't finish speaking.

Old Demon Han had already realized what was happening, and a look of astonishment appeared on his pale face.

immediately.

She couldn't help but laugh: "Hehe, no wonder, no wonder."

The look in her eyes when she looked at Li Tianran again changed from initial skepticism to gentleness.

"Child, come here."

Li Tianran felt conflicted, but he took a step forward.