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Jiao Xiuyuan's face lit up with excitement: "Friend Daoist, your way of handling things suits me just fine! As they say, even close relatives must settle accounts. Although you helped me gain billions using a strategy before, the rules cannot be broken."

After pondering for a moment, Jiao Xiuyuan said, "I'll break both our bones; transfer two hundred points of contribution to me instead."

Li Fan chuckled and replied: "Friend Daoist, you're too polite!"

Jiao Xiuyuan naturally wasn't concerned about the contributions but rather the process required to complete the transaction.

Without hesitation, Li Fan transferred the two hundred points of contribution over.

The transaction completed, Li Fan vaguely sensed that something indescribable had changed on this puppet's body. This phenomenon hadn't occurred before.

Li Fan's mind raced with a hypothesis. He asked: "Friend Daoist, are you planning to breakthrough?"

Jiao Xiuyuan was surprised; he didn't expect the Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator Li Fan to notice such details.

"Your excellent vision! The ancient Heavenly Fortune Sect truly lives up to its reputation."

After expressing his admiration, Jiao Xiuyuan nodded and said: "Indeed. However, my cultivation technique is special. My breakthrough isn't like ordinary realm advancements. I can't go into the specifics for now. Please bear with me."

Jiao Xiuyuan spoke with a rare sense of apology.

Li Fan nodded in understanding.

"But as Jiao Xiuyuan, I won't forget to repay kindness. Thanks to your help, I've made much money," said Jiao Xiuyuan.

"If you need anything, just let me know. I'll definitely fulfill your request!" Jiao Xiuyuan spoke with great confidence and slapped his chest.

"By the way, there's something I'd like to ask of you. Do you know about the ancient Medicine King Sect?" Li Fan asked, taking this opportunity to ask for help in uncovering the Small Medicine King Cauldron.

"I have a premonition that these small cauldrons will be involved in many causes and effects in the future. However, the old Medicine King Sect poses a potentially fatal risk to me, so I can't go there personally. Thus, it's your duty," Jiao Xiuyuan agreed immediately.

"By the way, Chief Lu hasn't been seen since she arrived at Ten Thousand Immortals Island. You're well-informed; could you also help me gather some information? As a direct witness to the incident, I'm very curious about its impact on the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance," Li Fan said, tactfully mentioning his need for confidentiality.

Jiao Xiuyuan readily agreed.

After thanking Jiao Xiuyuan, they chatted idly. Once the surrounding cultivators who had been blocking him gradually dispersed, he quietly left the Thousand Mile Hall.

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Lu Xichan had lifted her seal on Ten Thousand Immortals Island, allowing free movement for all cultivators now.

No one knew what she had discovered, but it was said that even Purple Cloud and Bright Sun, two Transcendent Medicine Kings, were recalled to the headquarters of the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance.

At the same time, sensitive cultivators noticed unusual orders being issued subsequently.

All元婴 cultivation level and above cultivators from the Heavenly Fortune Hall and Strategy Array Hall were summoned one by one to the headquarters of the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance.

"Such a grand gathering—could they be preparing the Heaven Xuan Lock Spirit Formation in advance?"

"I hope the Five Elders can work faster. I don't want to see that green sky again."

Li Fan thought to himself.

While waiting for Jiao Xiuyuan's report, Li Fan quietly left Ten Thousand Immortals Island and transformed into an envoy of the Interdimensional Alliance, heading straight towards a group of people on another island.

He hadn’t forgotten that one million points of contribution were still in their possession.

Although these contributions existed as standardized spirit stones which could be exchanged for his own anytime using the Heaven Xuan Mirror, the amount was enormous and its origin unclear.

If Li Fan exchanged them alone, he might attract suspicious attention, especially after already exchanging half a million points last time.

Since he needed to obtain technology from the Empire to control beasts, it would be better to hand over this hot potato to them.

There were many rogue practitioners who had infiltrated the Empire; they should easily be able to launder these contributions from the Five Elders.

Li Fan rushed and soon arrived above the island.

Perceiving Li Fan's arrival, Qing also appeared, welcoming him with a warm greeting.

Compared to his previous cold attitude, it was much more polite.

Money truly had an incredible influence in any era.

"How do you like our Interdimensional Alliance gift?" Li Fan asked with a smile.

"Haha, not just satisfied; I'm actually surprised," said Qing as he led Li Fan into the secret room.

"A million points of contribution—quite generous. Why did you send it now? We agreed to exchange during our next meeting." Qing's tone carried a hint of amusement and curiosity.

Li Fan shook his head: "Something unexpected happened. For some time, the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance will increase its internal supervision. So we need to complete this transaction quickly."

"I delayed coming here before to find you a place to settle down..."

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At this point, Li Fan deliberately left it hanging and stopped.

"We've already shown enough sincerity. Now, it's up to your Empire," said Li Fan as he drank the tea prepared for him by Qing.

"Hmm? This tea is quite good." Li Fan was surprised as the blue-green tea entered his stomach.

Unlike the spirit teas he usually consumed, this one didn't benefit cultivation or spiritual energy; instead, a warm current flowed through his body, improving and strengthening his physique.

Li Fan recognized it immediately from his practice of The Art of Forging Life Furnace.

It seemed similar to the hidden power within the human body.

"This is the Extreme Spirit Dragon须 Tea. If you like it, I'll give you some," Qing said with a smile as he handed Li Fan a storage ring.

After straightening his expression, Qing continued: "That was personal business. Now we need to discuss the transactions between our Empire and the Interdimensional Alliance."

"We believe that the Alliance genuinely intends to help us. Therefore, in return, the Empire will increase cooperation significantly."

"Firstly, this is the first part of the transaction," said Qing as he handed Li Fan another unique storage ring.

Engraved on it was a vivid depiction of a blue phoenix, its eyes constantly moving.

Looking at the phoenix on the storage ring, Li Fan felt familiar but couldn't be sure given the similarity among most birds. He carefully examined the contents within.

To his surprise, his spirit perception was blocked and failed to reveal anything.

Only when the phoenix lazily glanced at him and flapped its wings did Li Fan finally see what was inside.

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