A Mortal's Journey to Immortality: Wang Yu Transmigrates into a Book, the Dao Ancestor of Rein

Chapter 125 Returning to the Celestial Star, Warm Fragrance in My Arms
The three fled separately, while Han Li and the two spirit beasts pursued one of them respectively.

With a long cry, the Level 2 Wind Howling Eagle spread its wings and soared into the sky, its speed as swift as an arrow. The pockmarked man, who had fled the fastest and furthest to reach the sea, was caught up in just a few breaths. His successive claw attacks were blocked by the low-level high-grade protective aura shield and also by ordinary top-grade magic artifacts.

But once the protective aura was torn apart, the physical body was immediately destroyed by a single claw.

"No…!"

Just a little bit.

They were just a hair's breadth away from escaping by hiding in the water.

He possesses a top-tier intermediate-level water escape talisman.

The level 2 Jade Mantis flapped its thin wings and leaped out, its speed not much slower than that of the Howling Eagle. The key difference was that the Jade Mantis was more agile.

This is not.

The young man in the scholar's robe attempted to hide in the island's jungle to fight the mantis and try to escape, unaware that the Jade Mantis was more adept at fighting in the forest.

A moment later, a scream echoed through the woods, then silence fell.

Finally, it was Han Li's turn. The burly cultivator used a talisman to burrow underground.

"Huh? An earth-遁符 (earth-遁符)?"

This did present him with a slightly tricky situation.

After thinking for a moment, he took out a mid-level Earthquake Talisman.

The Earth-Shaking Talisman and the Hardening Talisman are considered the nemesis of mid-to-low-level Earth Escape Techniques and Earth Escape Talismans.

The Earth-Shaking Talisman vibrates the earth, creating irregular compression. If a cultivator attempts to use Earth Escape Technique within this area, they are easily crushed to death by the irregularly shifting earth and rocks.

Hardening talismans can gather sand into stone, greatly increasing the density of soil to be comparable to rocks, while intermediate-level low-grade earth-遁术 (earth-遁术 is a type of magic that allows one to travel through soil). If a low-level cultivator uses an intermediate-level low-grade earth-遁术 to escape underground, they are likely to bump into a hardening talisman and get bumped all over. If a cultivator wants to travel through rock formations, they either need to use intermediate-level high-grade earth-遁术, or a high-level cultivator can simply use intermediate-level earth-遁术 to charge through the rocks with their cultivation level.

Two intermediate-level earth-shaking talismans were driven into the ground, and the earth began to tremble and undergo irregular compression.

Soon, a hundred feet away, a flash of earthy yellow light appeared, and a figure with blood trickling from the corner of his mouth emerged from the ground in a disheveled state.

He was the burly man among the three.

As soon as the person appeared, he immediately tried to run away.

But the pair of crescent-shaped swords seemed to have identified him as someone who would emerge from this spot; the moment he appeared, the sword light was already within arm's reach.

The big man's spiritual senses were frantically warning him, and he did take action, such as taking out a top-tier magic artifact and a mid-level defensive talisman from his storage bag that could save his life in a crisis.

The magical weapon met the attack with the crescent-shaped twin blades.

The intermediate-level lower-tier defensive rune created multiple protective light screens filled with small shields.

"Block it!"

The big man roared inwardly.

next moment.

A tearing sound came from behind.

The top-tier magical artifact he unleashed was easily sliced ​​into several pieces by a pair of crescent-shaped blades, as if cutting tofu. Then, to his astonishment, the blades whizzed past his sides.

Before flying back to the Foundation Establishment cultivator, he stood there, frozen in place.

After the twin swords flew back into the other person's hands, his body immediately went limp and he collapsed to the ground.

He died a quick and painless death.

The light barrier erected by the intermediate-level defensive talisman was no different from a thin sheet of paper that could be easily pierced in front of the Crescent Moon Twin Blades.

"Shh."

Han Li caught the crescent-shaped double blades and swung his left and right hands respectively.

The sharp blade aura, mixed with splattered blood, instantly cleaned the blade completely.

Feeling the sharpness of the crescent-shaped twin blades, Yuan Yaoyan felt a chill run down her spine.

"This place is not safe to stay any longer. You two, how about we return to Kui Xing Island together?"

Han Li suggested.

The two women exchanged a glance and nodded in unison:

"it is good."

"Excuse me, senior."

At present, returning to the relatively safe Kuixing Island is the greatest act of kindness towards them.

...

On the road.

Yanli was quiet at first, but then she couldn't help but ask:
"Senior, what are you doing here? And didn't you fly away?"

Seeing the two women's curiosity, Han Li simply helped them be more direct:
"You think it's too much of a coincidence that I appeared in that area."

"... "

The two women were a little embarrassed after their secrets were laid bare.

After all, the life-saving grace was still fresh in their minds, yet they turned around and doubted this person; it was truly ungrateful.

But they were terrified.

Scared.

We have to be more careful now.

You must never escape one danger only to fall into another.

"Senior, we sisters didn't mean that, we just... we just..."

Seeing the two women's anxious silence, Han Li didn't make things difficult for them, but calmly spoke:
"I've been there too, so I understand how tough things are for Xiao Xiu. Being careful on the road is definitely better for survival, especially for two people like you with such striking looks; one wrong move and you become someone else's prey..."

"At first, I only saw the two of you leave Kuixing City, followed by three people, two of whom were acquaintances who had traveled with you that day. So I didn't pay any attention to it."

"But later, I always felt that something was wrong."

"The more I think about it, the more something seems off. After all, if you know each other and are familiar with each other, why would they be following you so suspiciously?"

The reason is very simple.

"At that time, I made a bold guess that the three of them might be cultivators who had been robbed, and that you two were the prey that had been targeted."

Han Li stopped speaking there.

Say no more.

The eyes of Yuan Yao and Yan Li quietly brightened.

"So, senior, you caught up with me?"

"No, we're not related, why should I get involved in this troublesome matter? What if they have powerful backers?"

Han Li shook his head decisively.

This answer caught the two women completely off guard.

"Then, why did you still come in the end, senior?"

Yanli said unwillingly.

"I just finished my mission and was heading back to Tianxing City. It was just a small favor. Saving you was nothing more than a small act of kindness."

Han Li shrugged.

"On the way?"

It was on the way?
Yes.

This senior was indeed traveling northeast.

Could it really be, as this person claims, that it was just a chance encounter along the way?
Yanli wasn't sure what to do.

Yuan Yao covered her mouth and chuckled softly.

Her blue eyes, when she smiled, resembled beautiful crescent moons.

This senior is really, really... strangely reserved and adorable.

First, what a coincidence! Second, a flying boat is perfectly sufficient for normal travel; why would one need a thin-winged flying artifact that is faster and makes more noise? Third, it's just a matter of providing assistance; why waste money using a mid-level talisman against a cultivator undergoing tribulation?
It's completely a losing proposition.

Therefore, this senior was clearly there for the sisters.

He rushed to their rescue because he saw that they might be in danger.

This person, clearly a kind and compassionate individual, insists on putting on a cold and aloof facade for self-protection. This combination of cold exterior and warm interior is surprisingly comforting.

of course.

Yuan Yao saw through it but didn't say anything.

They didn't reveal the truth at that moment.

She simply felt that the seemingly ordinary-looking Foundation Establishment stage senior in front of her suddenly seemed somewhat kind and endearing.

The three of them were really close to returning to Kui Xing Island.

Yuan Yao then spoke up for the first time:
"How should I address you, senior?"

"His surname is Han."

"Senior Han, are you heading to Tianxing City of the Star Palace?"

"good."

"Senior, could you please take us sisters to broaden our horizons? We would be extremely grateful and will repay you handsomely if we achieve success in our cultivation in the future."

Yuan Yao pleaded.

She was certain that this was a rare opportunity.

After all, with their Qi Refining stage cultivation, they were absolutely unable to travel across tens of millions of miles of sea.

That is courting death.

However, if a Foundation Establishment cultivator leads the way, they can provide more care along the way. At least within the Inner Star Sea, safety is quite guaranteed.

"Are you two also going to Tianxing City?"

Han Li stopped the flying boat and did not continue to approach Kui Xing Island.

"Yes, Senior Han."

Yuan Yao gave a very affirmative answer.

Upon hearing this, Yanli hesitated, as if she wanted to say something but then stopped.

Only after meeting her friend's comforting gaze did she calm down.

"Gentlemen, Tianxing City isn't so easy to enter. Mortals can come and go without any obstacles, but there are many rules for cultivators. If you want to stay in the city for a long time, you need a considerable amount of wealth..." Han Li reminded them.

Seeing his familiarity with Tianxing City, the main city under the jurisdiction of Xinggong, the two women not only did not back down, but were even more reassured.

The reason is very simple.

Surely this person couldn't have come all the way from Tianxing City, thousands of miles away, to Kuixing Island just for the two sisters?
If we exclude this most absurd possibility, then all of this senior's actions are reasonable and commendable.

Therefore, the question now is not whether they trust this senior Han, but whether this senior is willing to take the two of them along as a burden.

really.

The person opposite him frowned slightly, hesitating:

"Let me think about it..."

...

Eight or nine months later.

The location of Tianxing City.

An airship flew rapidly approaching from the southwest.

On the flying boat amidst the drifting clouds, there were three figures: one man and two women.

"This is Star Palace Sacred Mountain? Wow, it's absolutely magnificent!"

Yanli, veiled, had a glint in her eyes. Compared to the sacred mountain, the towering main peak of Kuixing Island was simply incomparable.

Before them stretched a colossal island, its mountains towering two or three hundred thousand feet high. The two women, visiting for the first time, were increasingly awestruck as they peered down at the massive city from mid-air. Looking even closer and gazing up at the towering mountains that pierced the clouds and stretched to their endless peaks, their hearts were filled with even greater excitement.

It's no exaggeration to say that most mortals in Tianxing City believe they are no less capable than Qi Refining cultivators in the outside world.

They feel superior to others.

There's even a sense of superiority stemming from regional discrimination.

of course.

That's understandable.

After all, Tianxing City is considered the center of the Inner Star Sea.

It is the first human megacity in the Inner Star Sea.

"Let's go into the city, and I'll show you my residence."

Han Li transmitted his voice.

Landing in front of a city gate in the southwest of Tianxing City, he dismounted his flying boat and then took out the ring proving his identity from his storage bag and put it on. With this magical ring that outsiders could not bind to him a second time with their blood, he could prove that he could live permanently in Tianxing City.

After putting on the ring, he was free to come and go as he pleased, and immediately went into the city.

rear.

Yuan Yao and Yan Li stood there, frozen in place.

Seeing that the person had no intention of spending spirit stones to buy them tickets, they could only reluctantly turn their gaze away.

"Senior, may I ask how many spirit stones are required to reside in Tianxing City long-term?"

Yanli bowed to the Foundation Establishment cultivator guarding the city gate and then asked.

"A ring that grants permanent residence for eight hundred spirit stones."

Eight hundred?

The two women secretly gasped.

Too extravagant.

With these eight hundred spirit stones, they can all attempt to establish their foundation.

Left with no other choice, they had to pay out of their own pockets, each spending three spirit stones to purchase a temporary proof ring.

"You may stay in Tianxing City for the next seven days, but after seven days, you must either renew your fee or leave."

The Foundation Establishment cultivator guarding the city gate said calmly.

For two mere Qi Refining cultivators from elsewhere to want to settle down in the Holy City is far too ambitious. Therefore, they should first try to earn some spirit stones.

After entering the city, Han Li first took the two women to stroll around the market, and as their guide, he gave them a brief introduction to the local architecture, customs, precautions, and so on.

Finally, we must mention the sacred mountain cave.

"Senior, if you want to live on the Holy Mountain, you need a lot of spirit stones to rent a cave dwelling, right?"

Yuan Yao parted her lips slightly and asked.

"Ah."

Han Li nodded.

"How many spirit stones would it cost to rent the lowest level cave dwelling each year?"

Yuan Yao asked again.

"The cave dwellings on Star Palace Sacred Mountain are not rented year by year, but for a hundred years at a time. Because the Sacred Mountain's spiritual veins are known as the top three in the Star Sea, they are extremely helpful for cultivators' arduous cultivation. Therefore, even the lowest-level cave dwellings require a thousand spirit stones every hundred years. By the thirtieth level, the effects of the spiritual veins can even save Foundation Establishment cultivators and Core Formation stage experts a quarter of their arduous cultivation efforts. The price is already over two thousand spirit stones."

Han Li smiled.

"Hiss...this, this..."

The two women were once again shocked by the extravagance of the place.

"These sacred mountains, spanning thousands of miles, must have at least tens of thousands of high-quality cave dwellings, right? Wouldn't the annual income from renting out these spiritual vein cave dwellings be hundreds of thousands of spirit stones?"

"Tens of thousands of cave dwellings?"

Han Li smiled.

Although not every place on Tianxing City's sacred mountain is rich in spiritual energy, and not every location is suitable for establishing a cave dwelling.

However, with its thousands of miles of exposed land, a height of two to three hundred thousand feet, and the foundation of a super-large spiritual vein ranking among the top three, it is more than enough to create two hundred thousand high-quality cave dwellings.

The number of caves on the 50th floor and above of the sacred mountain is estimated to exceed 50,000.

Not to mention the number of cave dwellings on the fifty levels below.

Therefore, Yanli's estimate that renting out the cave dwelling could yield hundreds of thousands of spirit stones annually is inaccurate; it would be more like five or six times that amount.

Moreover, the cave dwellings on the sacred mountain have always been highly sought after, with very few vacant between the 30th and 50th floors.

When he last came to check, there were only a few hundred rooms empty.

"Senior, on which level is your cave dwelling?"

After gaining a general understanding of the rental rules for the sacred mountain, Yanli asked curiously.

Han Li did not answer, but instead steered the Flowing Cloud Flying Boat, carrying the two women closer and closer to the Holy Mountain.

Ten miles, a hundred miles, a thousand miles, three thousand miles... and finally we arrived.

Then we continued upwards.

Hundreds of feet, thousands of feet, tens of thousands of feet, hundreds of thousands of feet…

Nearly two hours have passed in the blink of an eye!

Because of the Tianxing City formation, the air at high altitudes, especially in the area near the Holy Mountain, did not become too cold. The Holy Mountain remained warm and spring-like all year round.

"This...this must be over forty floors already..."

Yuan Yao's voice trembled slightly.

Finally, Han Li stopped the flying boat on the forty-eighth floor and arrived at a mountain peak on the other side, which was quite far from the Star Palace Teleportation Hall.

Here, a formidable array is in operation, and not far away, a waterfall cascades down thousands of feet, with lakes and valleys nearby. The cave dwelling is built atop a small, independent mountain peak, several hundred feet high.

Looking down the cliff from here, half of Tianxing City and the boundless sea beyond Tianxing City come into view.

The field of vision is extremely vast.

If you ignore the main ridge of the sacred mountain behind you and only look at what's in front of you, you can truly see all the mountains below.

Taking out the token and the main array flag, Han Li opened the cave's protective barrier, revealing a secluded path:

"Let's go in and sit down."

The two women looked at each other, their shock beyond measure.

Who exactly is this senior?
Such an exquisite cave dwelling.

Such a substantial family fortune.

Such a calm and composed mindset.

Having come from a small town, they truly had their eyes opened.

Just as the three were about to enter the cave...

Between heaven and earth, spiritual energy began to stir.

The three of them looked up at the fiftieth floor of the sacred mountain.

A dark cloud, hundreds of miles in size, was gathering and dancing wildly like a silver snake.

A massive amount of spiritual energy from heaven and earth surged wildly toward that dark cloud.

"what is that?"

Upon seeing the dark cloud, the two women felt an inexplicable surge of unease.

"That's a sign of Nascent Soul formation! There's a high-level cultivator forming his Nascent Soul on the Holy Mountain! The Star Palace will soon have another Nascent Soul stage monster."

Han Li licked his lips and explained a few words.

...

After giving the two women a brief welcome, Han Li saw them off.

"Gentlemen, we have arrived at Tianxing City. You should think carefully about what to do next. In particular, I think you should reconsider the matters mentioned on the way."

He did not take them in for the time being.

Even though Yuan Yao and Yan Li had taken the initiative to ask him for favors during the months they were on their journey, from being cultivation partners to becoming his concubines, and even though their positions had been lowered time and time again, he was not in a hurry to take advantage of them. Instead, he told the two women to go back to the inn and think it over before making a decision.

If the two women change their minds because they think they can find better opportunities after coming to Tianxing City, he will not stop them.

That just means we were not meant to be.

After that, he had no say in whether those two lived or died.

He just needs help; it's not that he absolutely needs two women.

But if these two still choose him, willingly becoming his swordsmen, his concubines and henchmen, he will not mistreat them.

With over three million spirit stones, the purchasing power could be increased several times over if placed in the Chaotic Star Sea.

He didn't believe that this wealth wouldn't be enough to raise two daughters.

Yuan Yao and Yan Li exchanged a glance, then bowed respectfully:

"Senior Han, thank you so much for protecting me all the way..."

"Well, let's go."

As he spoke, Han Li prepared to seal off the array passage.

He can wait seven days.

"Wait, Senior Han..."

"What, is there something else?"

“Senior, my sister and I have already come to our senses.” The two women said, bowing and kneeling in unison, “Please accept Yuan Yao (Yanli) as your disciple…”

Hesitating even for a moment, or going back to think about it for a few days, is irresponsible to oneself.

They weren't stupid; they could easily see that in the unfamiliar city of Tianxing, with no one to rely on, they had nowhere else to go. This Foundation Establishment stage senior who had never discriminated against them was undoubtedly their greatest benefactor and an opportunity they couldn't afford to miss.

A life-saving grace...

The care and support you received along the way…

A sense of boundaries that has never been crossed...

I don't find their behavior of submitting to powerful men out of admiration for strength...

Then there's his erudition, talent, wealth, and mystique...

Finally, it's about showing them, sisters, the utmost respect!
All of these factors led them to make their decision long ago.

Unless Senior Han insists on making them leave, they will only leave out of respect and seek other opportunities.

"Get up."

Han Li waved.

After the two women stood up and stood still, he asked one last time:
"Have you two really thought this through?"

"Senior Han, please be kind to me in the future."

The two women knelt down again.

"Alright, from now on, you two belong to me. I'll give you two more choices..."

After closing the cave's array, Han Li led the beauty back to the main hall and took their seats.

One sat on his right leg, and the other on his left leg.

He embraced her warm and fragrant body, yet his expression remained unchanged.
Firstly…

(End of this chapter)