"We, the Six Connective Pavilions, may not be among the four major commercial alliances, but we are also well-known businesses in the Chaotic Sea. Although these two spiritual objects are rare, they are not worth much to us. Friend Qu can take them as a congratulatory gift from our Six Connective Pavilions for your Nascent Soul formation." The burly man waved his hand nonchalantly and said.
Upon hearing this, Han Li didn't ecstatically accept the offer, but instead furrowed his brow.
"Giving such precious gifts for free? Han Li doesn't believe there's such a good deal in the world. Even if Qu Hun is just a false Nascent Soul stage cultivator in their eyes, these two shouldn't be so eager to please him. Could they have other intentions?"
With these thoughts in mind, Han Li became even more cautious.
He instructed Qu Hun to shake his head firmly and say seriously:
"This won't do. Qu understands the principle of no reward without merit. These two items should be compensated accordingly. Qu still has enough spirit stones for this! Or do you two have something else in mind?" After saying this, Qu Hun revealed a faintly smiling expression.
Seeing Qu Hun's refusal of the offered benefits, both Cao Lu and the burly man were taken aback and couldn't help exchanging glances.
After a brief eye contact, Cao Lu cleared his throat and said:
"We have underestimated Friend Qu. Since Friend Qu is a discerning person, let me be frank. My companion and I indeed need Friend Qu's assistance with a certain matter. These two spiritual objects are just an initial gesture from our Six Connective Pavilions. If the matter is successful, our shop will have another generous gift to offer."
This time, Cao Lu's words sounded sincere, while the burly man showed a hint of embarrassment.
However, Han Li, listening in, inwardly sneered at their words and had Qu Hun politely decline:
"I'm sorry, but Qu Hun is currently fully focused on the matter of forming the Nascent Soul and has no intention of getting involved in other affairs. I apologize, but perhaps you should seek help elsewhere."
Qu Hun seemed uninterested in hearing about other matters and shut down the conversation with his initial response.
Upon hearing Qu Hun's response, Cao Lu and the burly man didn't get angry; instead, they laughed heartily one after another.
"Hehe, since Friend Qu is so concerned about forming the Nascent Soul, then it's only right that he lends a hand in this matter! Because once the matter succeeds, the reward we offer from the Six Connective Pavilions will be a Descending Dust Pill. This pill greatly assists in forming the Nascent Soul and greatly increases the chances of success!" The burly man chuckled and said.
"Descending Dust Pill?" Qu Hun murmured in surprise.
"Yes, we, the Six Connective Pavilions, need six false Nascent Soul stage cultivators this time. We have already found five, and now we are missing one. It would be great if Friend Qu could join us. In addition, each participating cultivator will receive a Descending Dust Pill as a gift from our shop." Cao Lu put away his smile and said solemnly.
"Descending Dust Pill" might be well-known in the Chaotic Sea, but to Han Li, who had just arrived at Kuixing Island and gone into seclusion, he had no idea if this pill was as miraculous as they claimed.
Therefore, Qu Hun pondered for a moment before cautiously asking:
"Could the two friends please specify what assistance I would be providing before I make a decision?"
