Wu Huan had learned of the conflict between Supreme Changrong Heaven and Duanjie Ancient Court not long ago. After all, from the very beginning, three first-rate factions, including the Fengyin Sacred Dynasty, had jointly stirred up publicity over the matter. Anyone of standing in the Three Pure Heavens would have found it difficult not to know. However, Wu Huan did not know the details, so he had no idea that you had found Zhao Qu to resolve the issue.
His surprise this time stemmed from wondering whether he had missed some information. He suspected that you and Zhao Qu might share some unknown history and were likely close friends. Yet surprised as he was, Wu Huan did not make a nuisance of himself by asking about your relationship.
What Wu Huan was truly worried about was making the trip for nothing. Since you had already accepted the Creation Dao Material, "Wanqing Refining Crystal," that Zhao Qu had brought, it was hard to say whether you still needed the "Mad Hurricane Star Shattering Sand" he had brought. After all, Creation Dao Materials were no common items. The equivalent value needed for an exchange would naturally be considerable, and it was difficult to say whether you still possessed something of equal value sufficient to trade for the Mad Hurricane Star Shattering Sand.
However, Wu Huan's worries were clearly unnecessary. You had no shortage of treasures. To exchange for Zhao Qu's Wanqing Refining Crystal, you had merely used the Luo Xi Jin Jin Crystal and two high-quality Soul Crystals refined from Soul Spirits with Quasi-Emperor cultivation. Perhaps because Zhao Qu used a demonic Secret Art to refine Spirit Clones, his emotions shifted dramatically upon seeing the Soul Crystals listed by you. Thus, even when you refused to yield an inch, Zhao Qu did