Fang Xuan cupped his hands and said politely, "The Heavenly Selection Secret Realm will open soon. Reach the Summit would like to apply for some entry slots. Would you happen to know a way, Seventh Elder? We would appreciate your guidance."
Huang Xian said haughtily, "There are only ten thousand slots each time the Heavenly Selection Secret Realm opens. After they're allocated among the major lineages, only five hundred remain.
"If there aren't a hundred thousand people in the Northern Spirit Realm coming to the Desolate Clan for slots, there are at least eighty thousand.
"If you want slots, you'll have to show your sincerity."
Fang Xuan smiled faintly. "The Desolate Clan's external training is unrivaled. We've collected treasures suited to external cultivation methods.
"One thousand jin of starcloud sand for one slot, and a hundred green-tailed tiger bones for another. How does that sound?"
Huang Xian's eyes lit up. Starcloud sand was a superior material for laying the foundations of external cultivation, while green-tailed tiger bones had a significant effect on physical strength. Both were valuable.
"Did you bring everything?" Huang Xian asked.
"Yes." Fang Xuan nodded.
"Take it out for inspection." Huang Xian patted the table.
"There's enough here for fifteen slots altogether. Please take a look, Seventh Elder." Fang Xuan handed over a storage pouch.
Huang Xian took it and inspected its contents. Once he confirmed the quantities were correct, he put the pouch away and said in satisfaction, "Leave the goods here. But slots are precious. I can't give you an exact number for how many this little lot will buy. We'll notify you once we've discussed it."
"Seventh Elder, Reach the Summit poured enormous effort into collecting these materials. If I return without a definite number, I won't be able to answer to my faction.