Seeing Su Bai nod in agreement, Han Jiagang quickly ran out of the private room to find a quiet corner with no one around and dialed his father's number.

  "Jiagang, have you already spent all the pocket money I gave you a few days ago? Let me tell you, I sent you to the Martial Academy to become strong, not to indulge in a life of luxury every day!"

  Hearing the slightly impatient voice of his father on the phone, Han Jiagang wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and hurriedly explained:

  "No, Dad, this time I'm not calling for money. It's about something important."

  "Hmph, what important matter could you possibly have?"

  "A classmate of mine has seven drops of rare Exotic Beast blood for sale. The quality is even better than the three drops you acquired last time. I couldn't estimate the price, so I wanted to report it to you."

  "Are you sure it's rare Exotic Beast blood? This stuff isn't common, don't get it wrong!"

  Upon hearing it was Exotic Beast blood, his father's tone became serious.

  Han Jiagang confidently patted his chest and said, "Dad, you can rest assured. I'm not inexperienced; there's no mistake!"

  "This classmate is also my roommate at the Martial Academy. I've checked these seven drops of Essence Blood, and the unique fragrance of rare Exotic Beast blood is intoxicating just from the scent. There's no mistake."

  After Han Jiagang finished speaking, there was silence on the other end of the phone as his father pondered.

  Although his child spent a bit too much money, he was reliable in handling matters. If it truly was rare Exotic Beast blood, it was definitely worth acquiring.

  "Rare Exotic Beast blood is a rare treasure, and many families are searching for it everywhere. It's hard to explain over the phone."

  "Here's the plan: I'll bring Master Cao with me tomorrow to discuss it with your classmate. Arrange a meeting for noon tomorrow."

  "Let's show some sincerity and meet at the Jiangzhou Shangri-La Hotel, the highest standard hotel in Jiangzhou. It's enough to host your friend. If it's as good as you say, our Han family will offer your classmate a satisfactory price."

  "Also, maintain a good relationship with this friend, regardless of the cost. If you need more money, I'll transfer it to you!"

  "Don't worry, Dad, I know what to do."

  After hanging up the phone, Han Jiagang was a bit puzzled.

  His father was actually coming to the provincial capital of Jiangzhou for this rare Exotic Beast blood?

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  Although he knew the value of rare Exotic Beast blood wasn't low, his father was the head of the Han family, a prominent figure in the Jiangzhou business world.

  Something seemed off!

  ...

  In Linchuan City, at the Han family villa.

  An elder in white, with a long white beard on his chest, stroked his beard and smiled, "I didn't expect Jiagang to encounter a classmate selling rare Exotic Beast blood. Those unaware might think rare Exotic Beast blood is common now. I must say, Jiagang is quite lucky."

  "But these seven drops of rare Exotic Beast blood shouldn't warrant the head of the family personally going to the provincial capital, right?"

  The head of the family mentioned by the elder was Han Jiagang's father, the highest authority in the Jiangzhou Han family!

  Han Zhengqing smiled and shook his head, "Although Jiagang is quite good among his peers, he's still a bit immature."

  "His focus is only on the seven drops of rare Exotic Beast blood. While they are precious, their value is limited. What truly interests me is the Martial Academy student selling the blood!"

  "Anyone who can enter the Martial Academy is exceptional, and to have coincidentally obtained seven drops of rare Exotic Beast blood."

  "This person either has great fortune or possesses some extraordinary, unknown qualities."

  "If this person doesn't have a family, we should bring him into the Han family. If he already has a background, we can still make connections. Perhaps in the future, he can lend Jiagang a hand at the Martial Academy."

  "There's a shortage of talent now!"

  "That's the reason I'm going to the provincial capital of Jiangzhou to meet this young man!"

  Listening to Han Zhengqing's analysis, the elder suddenly understood, stroking his beard and smiling, "With a head of the family like you, the Han family is bound to prosper."

  ...

  At the school cafeteria on the second floor.

  Han Jiagang calmed himself a bit and then returned to his seat to convey his father's intentions to Su Bai.

  Su Bai readily agreed, and during the meal, Han Jiagang appeared much more enthusiastic towards Su Bai.

  The next noon.

  Han Jiagang drove Su Bai to the Jiangzhou Shangri-La Hotel.

  As the most upscale hotel in the provincial capital of Jiangzhou, not to mention its lavish decor favored by Jiangzhou's elite, the hotel itself covered several dozen acres.

  The distance from the Shangri-La entrance to the hotel building was several dozen meters.

  Along this path, tall models stood on either side. As Han Jiagang led Su Bai through, dozens of beautiful models bowed in unison, "Welcome to Shangri-La~"

  This spectacle was something Han Jiagang thoroughly enjoyed.

  Su Bai, too, looked around curiously.

  Ahem... Whether in his past life or this one, he had never been to such a high-end place, so naturally, he was a bit curious.

  Especially those rows of long, white legs, which were quite dazzling.

  Han Jiagang led Su Bai into the reserved private room, where Han Zhengqing and Master Cao, who had been chatting, turned their attention to them.

  Han Jiagang briefly introduced everyone to each other.

  Han Jiagang's father was named Han Zhengqing, appearing to be in his forties, dressed in a simple light blue suit that looked very comfortable. Beside him, Master Cao Yidan, who was older, had a long white beard on his chest, giving off an aura of an immortal sage.

  After getting acquainted, Han Zhengqing warmly invited Su Bai to sit and said:

  "Young friend Su Bai, you are truly accomplished at such a young age. To have obtained such precious rare Exotic Beast blood is indeed impressive!"

  Han Jiagang had already informed his father about Su Bai's sale, but Han Zhengqing still praised him deliberately to test Su Bai's character and temperament.

  Moreover, Han Zhengqing was certain. What friend entrusted him with the sale?

  Such a story might fool a student like Han Jiagang, but it couldn't fool him, Han Zhengqing!

  In response to Han Zhengqing's praise, Su Bai replied with great composure.

  He simply responded, "Uncle Han, you're joking. This rare Exotic Beast blood was entrusted to me by a friend to sell."

  His composed attitude, even Han Zhengqing, who had met countless people, couldn't help but secretly admire.

  While Han Zhengqing chatted with Su Bai, Master Cao was focused on the rare Exotic Beast blood and took the initiative to speak:

  "Su Bai, may I take a look at the rare Exotic Beast blood in your possession? I can help you evaluate it and offer a fair price."

  Su Bai nodded and handed over the Essence Blood.

  Opening the white jade bottle cap, a refreshing fragrance wafted into Cao Yidan's nose.

  Han Zhengqing held his breath as he watched Cao Yidan, his eyes flickering with thought.

  Han Jiagang was also full of anticipation, as he had reported this rare Exotic Beast blood to his father.

  The higher its value, the better his evaluation in his father's eyes.

  Cao Yidan, being a master of potions, after a moment of contemplation, said:

  "The quality of this rare Exotic Beast blood is exceptionally high!

  "The energy contained within is the purest I've ever seen among ordinary-grade rare Exotic Beast blood!"

  "Generally, the energy and medicinal properties of ordinary-grade rare Exotic Beast blood are mostly suitable for making liquid potion-type cultivation resources, but this Essence Blood is enough to make pill-type cultivation resources!"

  "It can even increase the success rate by one level. With these seven drops of Essence Blood, if I were to make it, I could at least produce one Body Tempering Pill!"

  Cao Yidan's evaluation of the Essence Blood left even Han Zhengqing, a business mogul in Jiangzhou, feeling shocked.

  He hadn't expected such a pleasant surprise.