Chapter 35: All Results Are Predestined
With the announcement of the materials needed for the Body Purifying Spirit Pool, Liuli Island seemed calm on the surface, but in fact, undercurrents had already surged.
Even some ordinary people who don't care about this matter know that the major forces on the island are now looking for something called Star Sea Quicksand.
Li Fan's secret inquiries were fruitless, but that day, he welcomed an unexpected guest.
It was Xiao Heng, the person from another world whom Li Fan met when he first came to the world of immortal cultivation.
"Please sit anywhere." Li Fan poured him a cup of tea.
Xiao Heng looked at Li Fan's current residence, his eyes full of envy and nostalgia.
"I wonder what do you want to talk to me about, little brother?" He had a good impression of Xiao Heng and asked in a friendly tone.
Xiao Heng first glanced around cautiously, then stepped forward and whispered, "I heard that Brother Li is also looking for Xinghai Quicksand recently?"
Li Fan's eyes narrowed. "That's right. I'm old now. If I want to practice, I can only rely on the Body Purification Spirit Pool. Why, do you know this thing?"
Xiao Heng swallowed and nodded: "Yes, when the Immortal Master came to Dali, he promised that as long as he gathered the materials he needed, he could lead a group of people to the Immortal Cultivation World. Among them was the Star Sea Quicksand."
Li Fan was stunned, then asked with some confusion: "Really? Why don't I have any impression of this?"
Li Fan had asked the people in Dali before, but they all said they didn't know, so he asked this question.
Xiao Heng was a little embarrassed when he heard this: "When the list was announced to the world, a few items were removed from the list and given to the major families in Dali as internal quotas. What my family needs to collect is this Xinghai Quicksand."
Li Fan nodded slowly.
"Tell me, what are your conditions?" Li Fan asked straight to the point.
Seeing Li Fan being so direct, Xiao Heng felt a little embarrassed. His face flushed as he explained, "You paid for Chang Yu's burial, which was a favor to me. I shouldn't have done this. It's just that life on Liuli Island is too hard. I don't have as much ability as you, Brother Li. Now I still live in a slum in the suburbs and have to do hard labor every day to make a living..."
Xiao Heng was talking on and on, but Li Fan interrupted him with a slight smile.
"No need to say more. I know your difficulties. I am determined to get this thing. As long as you can provide clues, you can ask for anything. I will try my best to meet your needs."
Xiao Heng was very grateful: "In that case, I would like to thank you first, brother."
He paused, then said with some emotion: "In fact, this thing is not rare, it's just that the immortal master calls it differently from us mortals. Of course, if the description of each material was not attached to the list, I would not know that the so-called Star Sea Quicksand is actually just meteorite iron from the sky."
Li Fan listened, pondered carefully, and then suddenly realized: "Star Sea Quicksand... I see. But is it enough just to be meteorite iron? Are there any other special requirements?"
"Yes, yes."
Xiao Heng nodded repeatedly, and then slowly stated his specific requirements one by one.
"First of all, the meteorite must have a good appearance. It won't work if it has bumps on the surface. Secondly, the total weight of a piece must be at least 50 kilograms. And then..."
Li Fan listened and kept it firmly in his mind.
After Xiao Heng finished speaking, Li Fan did not forget his promise.
"Tell me what you want."
Xiao Heng whispered, "I just want a decent yard and a slightly easier job. Of course, it would be even better if I could have a few maids."
Li Fan had been prepared for Xiao Heng to ask for a huge sum of money, but now he saw that the other party was satisfied so simply, he couldn't help but smile and shook his head.
"I didn't expect that the son of the dignified King of Zhennan would only ask for this much? You might as well add a little more. I still have a say in Tianbao Tower."
Xiao Heng declined: "I know my own abilities. I am already very satisfied if I can eat well, live well, and not live so hard. If I suddenly have wealth that makes others jealous, it will easily bring disaster."
Li Fan nodded and didn't force it anymore.
After the two exchanged a few more pleasantries, Xiao Heng said goodbye.
"Do you have any plans to practice cultivation? After all, you have come to this world of cultivation with so many difficulties, you can't make this trip in vain, right?" Li Fan suddenly asked before leaving.
"Let's talk about it later. I have no interest in cultivating immortals. I feel drowsy after reading the "Xuanhuang Qingxin Mantra", and I don't know how long it will take to completely get rid of the miasma." Xiao Heng replied listlessly and left without looking back.
After seeing Xiao Heng off, Li Fan hurried to Tianbao Tower.
After meeting Yin Yuzhen, Li Fan repeated Xiao Heng's discussion about the quicksand of the sea of stars.
"Xinghai Quicksand is meteorite iron? So simple?" Yin Yuzhen was a little surprised. "Can this Xiao Heng be trusted?"
"I think he is not lying." Li Fan said affirmatively.
"But we have to verify it." Li Fan suddenly changed the subject, "Didn't you say that the Chamber of Commerce of Wanhua Chamber of Commerce will come to Liuli Island soon? We might as well find out the truth from him then."
"It's a good idea." Yin Yuzhen agreed, "It would be great if we can save some money."
"No matter what, we still have to secretly purchase meteorite iron that meets the requirements. Not many people know about this thing now, and we may have to wait for a while. In addition, we must mix it with other things when purchasing to deceive people and confuse them. At the same time, we can order people to spread false news about Xinghai Quicksand in the market to muddy the waters."
Li Fan thought about it and gave further instructions patiently.
In order to ensure the right of passage to the Spirit Purification Pool, Li Fan needs to make a thorough plan.
"Uncle, you are really not a simple person. I only knew that you had a psychic body before, but I didn't expect you to have such a skill." When Yin Yuzhen saw Li Fan's orderly deployment, a hint of curiosity suddenly appeared in her eyes.
"Uncle, what did you do before?" Yin Yuzhen asked involuntarily.
"Just teaching people to read." Li Fan said perfunctorily.
Yin Yuzhen looked unconvinced.
"Okay, I'll leave the matter to you. I still have to go practice. Don't disturb me unless there is a special situation. By the way, you should also take care of the things I promised Xiao Heng." Li Fan gave his final instructions and then left Tianbao Tower.
"Great luck, how could it be great luck again?" Yin Yuzhen stared at the direction Li Fan left, her eyes full of confusion.
Ever since she met Li Fan, every time she explained something to Li Fan, her premonition showed that it was a good omen.
This almost made Yin Yuzhen think that her ability to avoid danger and seek good fortune had failed.
You know, before she met Li Fan, she had never encountered any good luck.
On the contrary, when she wanted to swallow the Lichen Pill and embark on the path of cultivation, she had a premonition that the road ahead was extremely dangerous and there was no chance of survival, which was a definite sign of great misfortune.
(End of this chapter)
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