Zhang Wanshan chuckled and returned the fragment to Su Bai.
He probed, "Little Friend Su, after my assessment, this fragment should be a Secret Realm treasure map."
Hearing that it was a Secret Realm treasure map, Su Bai nodded inwardly. She naturally knew it was the Ten Thousand Demons Hall Secret Realm.
However, looking at Zhang Zihua's reaction, he didn't seem to care much about this item.
No! He was faking it!
After all, from the moment Zhang Wanshan left until Zhang Zihua came over, she had only drunk one cup of tea.
It was Zhang Wanshan who went to find him, and this guy immediately came over.
He didn't chat much with Zhang Wanshan.
As a great Cultivator whose Realm Su Bai couldn't even perceive, he didn't need to come in person; he could have simply arranged for another appraiser.
Zhang Zihua was very interested in this fragment!
After making up her mind, Su Bai's face showed some hesitation.
"Senior, to be honest, this fragment was obtained by my friend from the Outer Sea Secret Realm, but he was severely injured because of it."
"And since this fragment could appear in that Secret Realm, the place it records must be extraordinary. If I, with my humble Realm, were to go, I'm afraid I wouldn't fare well."
"But this thing is a good item, so I'm a bit conflicted."
Su Bai acted as if she wanted to covet the Secret Realm but was also afraid of death, her expression constantly changing.
Zhang Zihua observed all of Su Bai's expressions.
He chuckled inwardly.
The Ten Thousand Demons Hall Secret Realm was indeed not something a Loose Cultivator like Su Bai could lay claim to.
However, he still kindly offered a few words of comfort.
"Little Friend Su shouldn't say that. After all, it's still a treasure map. If you manage to complete it in the future and go to the place indicated by the map, it might be a great Opportunity."
Hearing Zhang Zihua's comfort, Su Bai nodded, then sighed and said, "Alas, even if this Opportunity exists, it's fated to be without me. After all, I only have this one fragment in my hand now. Who knows when I'll be able to collect all of them? Moreover, my friends are currently, one is recovering from injuries at home because of the Secret Realm, and the other is stationed within a Formation to seal the Secret Realm."
"Now, this fragment is not an Opportunity for me; instead, it's more like a disaster."
"I just want to get rid of it now and see if I can exchange it for something to save my friends, and then let them recover properly."
Su Bai's words were full of sincerity.
Zhang Zihua nodded. He heard that Su Bai indeed had no intention of continuing to explore the Secret Realm.
Perhaps this Outer Sea Secret Realm had caused this Loose Cultivator Fairy too many setbacks, making her want to retreat from this Opportunity in her hands.
Zhang Zihua looked at Su Bai, thought for a moment, and then said, "Since Little Friend Su intends to sell this fragment, my Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion can acquire it based on its value. And Young Miss Su, you mean to save your friend who is stationed in the Outer Sea Secret Realm Formation, and your friend who was injured exploring the Secret Realm, right?"
Su Bai nodded.
Seeing this, Zhang Zihua continued, "Then my Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion will take this fragment, and I will give you a Medicinal Pill for healing. After we rescue your friend from the Outer Sea, we will assess whether our acquisition of the fragment was worthwhile based on the cost incurred. If it's worthwhile, we will pay you the remaining Spirit Stones. If it exceeds the value of the fragment, then you will pay us extra Spirit Stones, how about that?"
Zhang Zihua acted like he was doing business.
But Su Bai knew that this deal was already done.
Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion would definitely help her bring Xu Changge back.
As for the value of the fragment, looking at Zhang Zihua's current attitude, it was equivalent to using this useless fragment map to leverage the personal connections of Zhang Zihua, a great Cultivator.
That alone would tell her whether the fragment was worth it or not.
After Xu Changge was rescued, would Su Bai need to pay extra Spirit Stones? Su Bai dared to say, no.
And Su Bai could guarantee that Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion would give her Spirit Stones at that time.
When Zhang Zihua said he could help Su Bai save Xu Changge, Su Bai had already nodded.
Her nodding speed seemed as if she was afraid that if she was a moment too slow, Zhang Zihua would go back on his word.
"Really, Senior? Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion is willing to help me save my friend."
Su Bai widened her beautiful eyes, acting as if she had misheard.
Zhang Zihua smiled and nodded.
Su Bai immediately had an expression like she had struck gold.
"That's great!"
"Since Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion is willing to help, I'll sell this fragment to you."
Hearing Su Bai agree to sell the fragment to him, Zhang Zihua's smile became even more evident.
However, as a great Cultivator, Zhang Zihua's composure was excellent. He merely said calmly, "The transaction is complete. What is the name of your friend, if I may ask?"
"My friend's name is Xu Changge. She is an Elder of Green Bamboo Sword Sect Peak, at the Early Stage of Core Formation."
"Xu Changge, is it? I've noted it. You await good news from Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion. Oh, and your injured friend, what kind of Medicinal Pill does he need?"
"Um... he used too many secret techniques, and his Qi and blood are depleted. He needs Medicinal Pills to replenish his Qi and blood."
"Qi and blood, I see. Please wait a moment, Little Friend Su."
Zhang Zihua left after saying that.
Not long after, Zhang Zihua returned with a bottle of Medicinal Pills.
"Little Friend Su, this is a High Grade Body Tempering Pill, a third-tier Medicinal Pill. It has the effect of increasing Qi and blood and strengthening the Physique. It is an excellent Medicinal Pill for both Body Refining and replenishing Qi and blood."
"You can take it and use it for now."
Zhang Zihua handed the jade bottle to Su Bai.
Su Bai quickly took it, thanking him profusely.
"Thank you, Senior. Such a precious Medicinal Pill seems a bit overkill for healing."
"Here is the fragment map."
"Then this Junior will return first and await good news from you and Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion."
After completing the transaction, Su Bai also bowed and scraped before leaving.
Zhang Zihua stood by the window, watching Su Bai's retreating figure downstairs, then looked at the fragment map in his hand. If it weren't for his Cultivator's composure, he would be laughing out loud right now.
Wasn't this what Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion entered the Secret Realm for?
Now, it was indeed here, the map recording the Ten Thousand Demons Hall Secret Realm.
The fragment in his hand was still a very small piece; there must be other fragments in that Secret Realm.
Thinking of this, Zhang Zihua's eyes looked towards the Outer Sea direction, then narrowed slightly.
"This Secret Realm must be entered. Six Sects, you'd better give me an explanation quickly. I will only wait for you for ten years. After ten years, no matter what your discussion results are, you must open the Secret Realm again."
As for that Yin Corpse.
He would make a move.
After leaving Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion, Su Bai headed directly towards the Night Sparrow Gang.
She wanted to see how Yan Lei was recovering.
She had prepared a Vitality Replenishing Pill for him then, and later left a Dragon Blood Treasure Pill. After two years of recuperation, Yan Lei should have recovered long ago.
Her visit was just for show.
After all, Yan Lei was truly injured because of the fragment map.
Upon arriving at the Night Sparrow Gang, Su Bai walked in.
At this time, Yan Lei was in seclusion, Cultivating.
After obtaining the Dustfall Pill, which aided in Breakthrough to Core Formation, he had become even more dedicated to his Cultivation.
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