"I am Li Fan. May I know how I should address you, Fellow Daoist?" Li Fan cupped his hands in greeting.

The young man's eyes lit up at this. "What a coincidence, we share the same family name. I'm Li Chenfeng.

"By the way, when you go in, try bargaining. You can probably get a spot for just 1800 contribution points," Li Chenfeng whispered.

"Thank you, Brother Li! However, I haven't found a suitable Curio of heaven and earth yet. I came here mainly to observe the Foundation Establishment Master's methods before making a decision," Li Fan explained.

"Oh, that's fine too. There are plenty like you every year. The master doesn't mind observers as long as you stay quiet and don't cause any disruptions," Li Chenfeng said casually, though he added a firm warning: "Just make sure you remain silent. Don’t disturb...