Xiao Fan said casually, "Don't be so nervous. I was just wandering around out of boredom when I sensed a special aura not far from your shop, so I came over to take a look. I didn't expect to run into a Dou Emperor-level expert."
Xiao Fan understood that, barring any surprises, this old man should be Ice Emperor Hai Bodong, one of the Jia Ma Empire's Ten Great Experts.
After all, there were only a handful of Dou Emperors in the Jia Ma Empire. Among those who had experienced having their cultivation sealed and were selling maps, there was no one besides Hai Bodong.
And indeed, that was the case.
Hearing Xiao Fan's words, Hai Bodong did not quite believe him. He said coldly, "If that is so, then please leave. This shop does not welcome you."
"No rush." Xiao Fan shook his head slightly and casually beckoned toward an ancient wooden shelf in the shop.
At once, a damaged picture no bigger than a palm floated off the shelf and into his hand.
Looking at the somewhat familiar markings on the damaged picture, Xiao Fan nodded slightly.
As expected, this was one part of the map that recorded the route to the Purifying Demonic Lotus Flame.
Hai Bodong's expression tightened slightly at the sight. "You know what this fragmented map is for?"
"I do." Xiao Fan nodded slightly before continuing, "If I'm not mistaken, you cut this map into two pieces, right? I want both pieces of the fragmented map. Name your price."
Hai Bodong's gaze sharpened as he said in a deep voice, "This is not for sale. Please return the piece in your hand."
Xiao Fan smiled faintly. "I have always believed that there is no business deal that cannot be made in this world, only