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Little Tianxin Pavilion stands fifteen zhang tall and is divided into seven levels. The entire structure is supported by massive logs, with wood as the primary building material, giving it an ancient and elegant appearance. It is hard to imagine how much manpower and resources were spent on this place.
Tonight, the banquet hosted by Li Hao is taking place on the seventh level.
This seventh level not only offers a panoramic view of all the scenery within the cave but also allows guests to step out onto a large terrace where they can gaze up at the stunningly beautiful stalactites hanging from the cave's ceiling, shimmering with colors that are truly breathtaking.
Currently, on that vast terrace, several tables of exquisite food and wine are set up, with around twenty people seated around them. However, none of them dare to touch the dishes in front of them.
Everyone sits upright, their eyes frequently drifting toward the table at the front, as if something there has captivated their attention.
Indeed, there is something that draws everyone's gaze—a stunning beauty.
At the front table, there are only four people seated, one of whom is Li Hao, dressed in white.
The other three include a richly dressed elderly woman with numerous wrinkles on her face and a towering man who stands about eight feet tall, his imposing figure nearly taking up half the table.
The last person sitting between these two is a woman dressed in black with a black veil covering her face. This woman is exceptionally eye-catching; even her two companions' unusual appearances cannot overshadow her allure.
She is simply too beautiful. Even though her face is obscured, just looking at her captivating eyes and graceful figure is enough to leave everyone mesmerized.
The reactions of the Robbers leaders present reveal her charm; despite being under Li Hao's intimidating presence, they can't help but steal glances at her, indicating just how powerful her allure is.
Even Li Hao, known for his cunning and depth, cannot hide his infatuation from his eyes, and a desire stirs within him.
Only two people in the room remain unaffected by the charm of the woman in black. One is the Elegant Elderly Woman, who sits with her eyes slightly lowered, appearing drowsy and seemingly uninterested in anything.
The other is the Hulking Man, who is busy devouring the food laid out before him, his focus solely on eating without room for anything else.
Although these two may seem oblivious to their surroundings, Li Hao does not dare show any dissatisfaction because he knows just how terrifying these two individuals are.
The Sleep Demon and Madman Kong are renowned figures throughout the human realm, both being part of the eighteen guardians of the Demon Sect. Who would dare to offend them?
The woman in black also noticed this and said apologetically, "Brother Li, please don't mind. These two have always been like this, and even I can't control them. I hope you can be more forgiving."
"There's no need for such formality, Miss Manluo." Upon hearing the lady's apology, Li Hao quickly replied, "Both of them are extraordinary powerhouses, so it's only natural that their personalities are unique.
Moreover, as cultivators, we should adhere to our inner beliefs and remain steadfast, not allowing external factors to change us in the slightest. If we were all like those mediocre individuals who simply follow the crowd and comply with everything, how could we ever achieve anything?"
"Oh, I didn't expect Brother Li to have such insights on cultivation. I'm impressed," Miss Manluo said with a hint of surprise in her eyes.
"Not at all." Although the lady's admiration made Li Hao feel quite pleased, he humbly replied, "My shallow understanding hardly qualifies as profound insight. It truly is embarrassing to present it before you."
"You are being too modest." Miss Manluo did not pursue the topic further and shifted her tone, saying, "I heard that Brother Li encountered a bit of trouble today and seems to have lost some subordinates?"
Li Hao had initially wanted to continue chatting with the lady to showcase his knowledge but suddenly froze upon hearing this question. His smile stiffened as he feigned calmness and said, "Oh, it was just a kid at First Rank cultivation who relied on a particular movement technique to show off. I've already dealt with him."
Miss Manluo became intrigued. "A First Rank junior Martial Cultivator was able to take down seven of your capable subordinates in one move? It seems there's more to him than just his movement technique. Do you know which sect he belongs to?"
Li Hao was taken aback and inwardly cursed whoever dared to gossip behind his back, causing him to lose face. Nevertheless, he replied vaguely, "I don't know which sect he belongs to, but I've already sent him plummeting down a waterfall—his body is beyond recovery. Otherwise, I could have captured him for you to interrogate."
Miss Manluo smiled and did not bring up the matter again. Instead, she straightened her expression and said, "I assume Brother Li knows the purpose of my visit? Have you prepared what we discussed?"
Hearing her mention serious business, Li Hao finally set aside his previous thoughts and replied earnestly, "Of course. I've prepared ten Blood Demon Pills long ago; I just need to know how well you are prepared for what I need."
Miss Manluo did not respond but looked toward the burly man who was eating heartily without a care in the world. The man paused for a moment, mumbled something, then pulled out a Jade Box from his pocket and tossed it to her before continuing his meal.
Li Hao's eyelids twitched; he knew how precious the contents inside were and how important they were to him. The casual toss from that burly man made his heart skip a beat.
Miss Manluo opened the Jade Box and revealed a semi-transparent Liuli Jade Bottle inside. The bottle contained a jade-colored liquid that emitted a faint glow, looking incredibly mysterious.
"This is what you wanted—one thousand drops of Primordial Liquid refined by a master." Miss Manluo pushed the Jade Box toward Li Hao.
Looking at the contents of the bottle, Li Hao couldn't help but feel a surge of excitement.
The Demon Sect truly had immense wealth; one thousand drops of Primordial Liquid could only be refined by someone at the master level. Only a super sect like the Demon Sect, which possessed numerous masters, could produce such a large quantity at once.
In comparison, all he needed to pay was ten Blood Demon Pills—what an incredible bargain! Blood Demon Pills were something he could obtain as long as he was ruthless enough; they merely cost some lowly lives.
It is truly puzzling why the esteemed Demon Sect, despite its immense desire for this item, only acquires it through external transactions. What is there to be wary of? However, it is precisely this way that benefits oneself; otherwise, where could one find such good fortune?
Thinking about how, after obtaining this bottle of Primordial Liquid, he could finally break through to the long-desired Inner Symbol Realm, Li Hao felt an overwhelming urge to enter seclusion and cultivate immediately.
"Brother Li, can we exchange now?" Man Luo Fairy asked softly, a teasing glint in her eyes.
Li Hao snapped back to reality and noticed the expression on the beautiful woman's face. He realized he had lost his composure and felt a bit angry with himself for not having enough self-control in front of her.
After regaining his composure, Li Hao took out a smaller Jade Box. Upon opening it, he revealed ten crystal-clear beads inside, with a hint of blood light swirling around a red one.
Man Luo's eyes lit up. "Indeed, it's an exquisite Blood Demon Pill. Brother Li has quite the skill."
The two began their transaction. This time, Man Luo Fairy entrusted the Jade Box to the Elegant Elderly Woman for safekeeping. Feeling embarrassed about his earlier lapse, Li Hao decided to show his generosity by having his subordinate place the Jade Box in his room.
After this exchange, both host and guest were very satisfied, and they began chatting casually again. At Li Hao's gesture, even the Big Bosses who had been too afraid to breathe finally dared to pick up their chopsticks and started eating and drinking.
In an instant, the banquet became relaxed and filled with joy.
Li Hao also began to showcase his extensive knowledge, charming Man Luo Fairy with his words until she was beaming with delight and laughing frequently, igniting the flame within him even more intensely.
However, no one expected that beneath their feet, a shadow was lurking on the beams of the sixth floor. Using a trumpet-shaped device close to the ceiling, it listened intently from the other side, capturing all their movements clearly.
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