Everyone present burst into mocking laughter.
This made Jiang Ruoyan even angrier.
"I'll kill you, you lazy pig!"
He immediately drew an origin tier mid-grade iron fork, intending to kill Duan Jihong on the spot.
True Person Hanjiang frowned. "Hey! Do not be rude to our honored guest."
"Bring this gentleman some wine."
Someone in the crowd immediately passed over a cowhide wineskin.
Duan Jihong took it and drained it in one go.
Then he tilted his head back, letting even the last few drops slide down his throat.
Under everyone's watching eyes, he looked around, then tucked the wineskin into his clothes as though no one could see him.
At the sight, Jiang Ruoyan gritted his teeth and closed his eyes before explaining to everyone, "This man is a well-known collector among rogue cultivators."
"As far as I know, he has several White Soul Crystals on him."
"Each one is equivalent to over a thousand years of lifespan."
Everyone present gasped upon hearing this.
True Person Hanjiang could not understand. "Then why hasn't he refined them all?"
Duan Jihong rolled his eyes at True Person Hanjiang.
"White Soul Crystals are heavenly materials and earthly treasures formed by white souls only under special, unknown conditions."
"They are sacred objects of heaven and earth."
"Only people like you would squander heaven's gifts, refining and devouring such fine things."
"Do you know how many years it takes for a single White Soul Crystal to form?"
"And do you know the true value of these White Soul Crystals?"
Faced with these accusations, everyone exchanged bewildered looks.
Clearly, the joys and sorrows of one cultivator did not resonate with another.
Duan Jihong snorted coldly, his contempt plain on his face. ""
Jiang Ruoyan thrust his iron fork at him again. "Enough nonsense. You've had