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

Chapter 95: I should thank my martial uncle.
Lei Wanhe's words served as a wake-up call for Hong Fu and Li Huayuan.

indeed.

The peace and tranquility of Huangfeng Valley today is all thanks to Patriarch Linghu.

If Elder Linghu encounters any problems, Huangfeng Valley will inevitably collapse and its members will scatter. It will be divided among various factions, reduced to a subordinate position, and will likely never recover.

Throughout history, countless sects have fallen into decline.

Yellow Maple Valley will not be the only one, nor will it be the last.

"That's what I'm worried about too, which is why I'm unsure how to deal with the Yan family."

Hong Fu nodded.

She knew very well that, given her current state and progress, even if Ancestor Linghu gave her the Spirit Eye Stone, her chances of forming her Nascent Soul in the future would be less than 20%.

It's really true that their foundation is too shallow.

Unless she has an extraordinary stroke of luck that solidifies her foundation and saves her decades of arduous cultivation, giving her enough time to prepare and reorganize herself.

Otherwise, she probably wouldn't even be able to pass the first hurdle of breaking through the core.

Old Monster Qiong couldn't get past the inner demons that followed, but she wasn't even confident about the first hurdle.

"Han Li, what do you think?"

Suddenly, Master Hongfu looked at her prized disciple.

This excellent situation was entirely due to the unexpected invitation from this disciple. This kid is simply a lucky star for the three of them and even for their Yellow Maple Valley.

"Master, you're asking me?"

Han Li, who was silently counting the supplies in Wang Chan's storage bag, stopped and slowly looked up. He looked at the three Core Formation experts, pointed to himself, and looked astonished.

Why would you ask a Foundation Establishment cultivator about something like this?
Is that something he can decide?

"Tell me about it; perhaps your insights have some merit."

Li Huayuan encouraged him.

Lei Wanhe also nodded:
"Just say whatever you think."

He was growing to like his junior apprentice more and more.

This young man, in the process of pursuing the young master of the Ghost Spirit Sect, ignored the other party's sincere attempts to recruit him and instead went straight for the kill to "prove his innocence." His decisiveness at the time surprised even him and made him very satisfied.

That resolute rejection was as if they were facing an irreconcilable enemy!
This shows how loyal this young man is to his sect!
No wonder she is a disciple trained by Senior Sister Hong Fu.

Looking at it this way, a lack of spiritual root aptitude is nothing; temperament is the most important thing. After all, not every Foundation Establishment cultivator can resist the temptation of "Nascent Soul cultivators taking on disciples."

Hong Fu and Li Huayuan also heard about this from Lei Wanhe. At this moment, they were both pleased and appreciative: What a good child!

Han Li, of course, was unaware of the three men's thoughts.

After pondering for a moment, he truly offered his own insights. In any case, he simply said what he wanted to say; whether the three of them listened or not was their business.

“Master, in my opinion, no matter how we deal with the Yan family, our Yellow Maple Valley will get the lion’s share; we’ll make a profit.”

The three nodded in response.

This is it.

carry on.

"However, the best way to maximize benefits, preserve the Yan family, and even get most of the core members of the Yan family to join my Yellow Maple Valley is to do so."

This aligns with Lei Wanhe's viewpoint.

But then, Han Li's tone changed slightly:

"Master, Uncle-Master, aren't you curious how the people from the Ghost Spirit Sect and the Joyful Union Sect crossed the Jiang Kingdom and appeared here?"

The three of them raised their eyebrows in unison, sensing that something was amiss.

Their expressions immediately turned serious.

"This disciple suspects that something terrible has happened in Jiang Kingdom and Cheqi Kingdom. The young sect master of Ghost Spirit Sect also told this disciple that the cultivation world of Jiang Kingdom and Cheqi Kingdom has been conquered by the six sects of the Demonic Path, and the Demonic Path will soon advance westward and launch a major attack on our Yue Kingdom. Regardless of whether this news is true or false, keeping the Yan family alive now is equivalent to uniting all forces that can be united."

Of course, it can also easily create hidden dangers.

It all depends on the methods of the seven major factions.

"If things really deteriorate to the point that the young master of the Ghost Spirit Sect said, and the Nascent Soul cultivators don't get involved, the Yan family can be considered a considerable force."

Even without the Nascent Soul stage cultivators taking action, the Yan family patriarch, carrying the Qiankun Tower, is one of the top combat forces among the Core Formation stage cultivators.

Even if he's not as good as Old Monster Qiong, he won't be that much worse.

It should be no problem to match the powerful late-stage Core Formation level.

In addition, the numerous Foundation Establishment cultivators in the Yan family are also a formidable force.

"The major sects of Jiang Kingdom and Cheqi Kingdom have been destroyed? How is that possible? You should know that the combined strength of the cultivation world of the two countries is no weaker than that of my Yue Kingdom."

Li Huayuan was greatly surprised.

Hong Fu looked at Han Li and Wang Chan, wanting to wake the unconscious Wang Chan and ask what was going on.

Lei Wanhe nodded in agreement:

“I heard that too. That kid from the Ghost Spirit Sect did say that.”

Han Li and Lei Wanhe's words, coupled with the strange appearance of people from the Ghost Spirit Sect and the Joyful Union Sect, immediately made Hong Fu and Li Huayuan fall into deep thought.

The Yan family probably knew this, which is why they chose to side with the Ghost Spirit Sect earlier, right?
“Master, the Yan family has been able to thrive for hundreds of years, and their ancestors were also a Nascent Soul family. We have no idea whether they have multiple burrows or whether they have left behind any outstanding branches. If we destroy the Yan family now, especially since it was orchestrated by my Huangfeng Valley, that hidden branch might grow up and seek revenge against my Huangfeng Valley in the future.”

Han Li also had his own selfish motives, subtly guiding the conversation with his words:

"But if we recruit and protect the Yan family, that branch will eventually become an asset to my Yellow Maple Valley."

He knew about Yan Ruyan's cousin's information; others might not know, but how could he not?
Even considering the butterfly effect, it cannot be denied that she was the genius of the Yan family before Yan Ruyan.

There is a very high probability that he will be able to form an infant in the future.

He even became a Nascent Soul cultivator many years earlier than Yan Ruyan.

If Huangfeng Valley can recruit this person, even if he becomes too powerful to control later, Huangfeng Valley's lineage can still continue stably after the passing of Patriarch Linghu. The only cost is that it will change from one of the three core families to one of the four, with the Yan family taking the lead.

Compared to the preservation of the Daoist tradition, this price is nothing.

"Furthermore, befriending the Yan family is tantamount to befriending the current Yanyue Sect. Don't be fooled by our evidence; if we destroy the Yan family and that Yan family girl with the Heavenly Spirit Root, it's uncertain whether the Yanyue Sect will hold a grudge against us. After all, we were the ones who forced the Yan family girl to her death, even if the Yan family was at fault."

The human heart is truly difficult to fathom.

So don't do random tests.

"Finally, we've wasted so much time. I bet the Yan family patriarch has already sent the core members of the clan away with most of the clan's valuables. Even if we destroy the Yan family and take a share of the spoils, we probably won't get much benefit."

"On the contrary, if the Yan family is saved, that wealth will come back on its own."

"I imagine the Yan family patriarch wouldn't be stingy."

"By the way, if Master and Uncle are still worried about the Yan family, they can have the Yan family girl with the Heavenly Spirit Root do something to the young master of the Ghost Spirit Sect to completely sever ties."

Han Li spoke eloquently, offering his own insights.

The three elders at the Core Formation stage fell into deep thought for a long time.

Does that make sense?

It certainly exists.

He saw even more good and bad than Lei Wanhe.

This person has a good grasp of both the big picture and the small details.

"Okay, you're right. We'll discuss it further. You can go about your business now."

Lei Wanhe said with a smile.

He didn't even touch Wang Chan's storage bag.

Because he knew very well that even if he didn't make a move, Wang Chan, who was severely depleted of his vital energy, would not be able to escape from his unassuming junior apprentice.

If he intercepts the storage bag again, it will be difficult to explain to Hong Fu.

They also disgrace their status as elders in the Core Formation stage.

Therefore, Han Li has obtained all of Wang Chan's belongings.

"What a fat sheep! The wealth inside this storage bag is probably worth more than two Uncle Lis?"

The more Han Li meticulously listed the young sect leader's storage bags, the brighter his eyes became.

A dazzling array of rare and precious treasures.

The variety of cultivation resources left him speechless.

There are many spirit stones, including more than 2,600 colorful mid-grade spirit stones and more than 10,000 low-grade spirit stones.

The two blood-stained magical artifacts alone are worth over 200,000 spirit stones.

The collection includes three small pieces of magical artifacts, over ten different pill formulas, countless other spiritual materials and miscellaneous items such as thousand-year-old ironwood, many of which are treasures of Core Formation cultivators. The total value is no less than four or five hundred thousand spirit stones.

There is also a copy of the "Blood Spirit Great Technique".

Three mid-to-high-level talismans, two defensive and one supportive, but lacking any powerful ones. They were probably all used up on the battlefield in Jiang Kingdom. And because he was busy turning the Yan family against him, he rushed to Yanling Fortress in Yue Kingdom to demand Yan Ruyan before he had time to replenish his supplies.

More than thirty bottles of Foundation Establishment stage pills were also found.

However, most of them are ordinary goods, seven or eight bottles are of high quality, and a small half bottle is an extremely rare and precious elixir.

A [Common] Foundation Establishment pill can accelerate the cultivation speed of a cultivator with three spiritual roots by three times. The acceleration effect allows cultivators with three spiritual roots to surpass those with two spiritual roots and most special physiques, but not to match the cultivation progress of cultivators with different spiritual roots and heavenly spiritual roots during their daily meditation and arduous cultivation.

In other words, this kind of pill not only does not help those with special physiques and those with unique spiritual roots or heavenly spiritual roots, but also easily leads to drug resistance.

It is harmful and not beneficial.

[Premium] Elixirs can allow cultivators with three spiritual roots to achieve a slightly faster cultivation progress than those with different spiritual roots or heavenly spiritual roots through normal arduous cultivation. The spiritual herbs he previously used from the Hidden Moon Sect and the Qi-Harmony Pill given to him by his master, Hong Fu, were premium elixirs.

Those with dual spiritual roots and many special physiques can use them, and when combined with a sacred spiritual vein, they can accelerate their cultivation progress many times over.

However, those with different spiritual roots and heavenly spiritual roots rarely consume them.

The acceleration effect is too limited, and it's somewhat counterproductive.

As for "rare items"?
It can allow cultivators with three spiritual roots to cultivate at a speed several times or even more than those with different spiritual roots or even heavenly spiritual roots.

The ancient elixirs he refined from the spiritual herbs he obtained from the Crimson Forbidden Land were all rare treasures.

Therefore, his cultivation progressed by leaps and bounds.

A single bottle is equivalent to two or three bottles of premium products, or even more.

"Wang Chan kept this half-bottle, it seems he intends to use it when he breaks through his bottleneck."

The normal cultivation speed of a different spiritual root is comparable to that of a heavenly spiritual root, but there is a bottleneck in its cultivation level.

From the middle to the late stages of Foundation Building, even small bottlenecks can become significant bottlenecks.

Even though the minor bottleneck of a different spiritual root is not as difficult as that of a pseudo-spiritual root of four elements, it is still a bottleneck and constraint.

Faced with such a small challenge, the second generation also chose to take drugs to overcome the obstacle.

"I don't need ordinary Foundation Establishment stage pills, I'll sell them for two or three hundred spirit stones each."

One bottle is worth two or three thousand spirit stones.

"I don't seem to need the finest ones anymore. After all, I mostly use ancient and precious pills made from forbidden herbs now. There are several kinds, which is enough for me." It's true that it's easy to go from frugality to extravagance, but difficult to go from extravagance to frugality: "I could give a few more bottles to Senior Sister Xuan'er."

"This small half-bottle of a rare treasure..."

"Alright, let's give it to Senior Sister Xuan'er too, to help her break through her bottleneck. It's much more effective than high-quality pills."

A rare item, one of which is worth three to four thousand spirit stones!

"Oh, right, and those storage bags of the Twelve Ghost Guards."

A flash of inspiration struck Han Li.

If the young sect leader Wang Chan has such a rich collection in his storage bag, then the elite assassins he has carefully cultivated must also be quite wealthy.

Think of this.

He then ignored the private discussion of the three Core Formation stage elders and left the soundproof barrier to go to the Tianque Fortress team to ask Ma Yunlong for the Ghost Spirit Twelve Guards' storage bags.

...

Tianque Fortress.

"Senior Brother Ma, where are my and Master's spoils of war?"

Han Li rubbed his hands together without any politeness and asked.

The intention to demand payment was obvious.

Upon hearing this, Ma Yunlong, who was standing behind a Core Formation cultivator, smiled and tossed over five storage bags:

"Junior Brother Han, nothing is missing from inside. I've also added an extra six thousand spirit stones as a token of my gratitude."

This person not only had no greed whatsoever, but also generously gave an extra amount of spirit stones, which was quite kind of them.

Han Li took it, counted it carefully, and was extremely satisfied.

Five storage bags, totaling nearly 30,000 spirit stones. The other various supplies were also quite valuable; magical artifacts, spiritual herbs, and pills were worth at least 100,000 spirit stones each. In particular, ordinary Foundation Establishment stage pills and high-quality pills were worth 30,000 to 40,000 spirit stones each, about two or three bottles per person, which was likely a reward bestowed by Wang Chan. There were also 30 to 50 aged spiritual herbs per person.

As he scanned the area, he also noticed that many of the items inside were supplies from the cultivation world of the Jiang Kingdom, resembling spoils of war. There were many high-quality, top-tier magic artifacts, three or four per person. More than ten ordinary top-tier magic artifacts were kept as spares. Dozens of bloodstained high-tier magic artifacts were left gathering dust in the corners of each person's storage bags.

I wonder if these people from the Twelve Ghost Guards had previously slaughtered a large number of people in the Jiang Kingdom and made a fortune?
Otherwise, how could they be so incredibly wealthy?

In short, they are all wealthy households with an average income of 10,000 yuan per person.

They were all big spenders like Huanglong and other protectors of the Thousand Bamboo Sect, with tens of thousands of yuan in assets.

"Not bad."

Han Li was initially quite satisfied.

Although the storage bags of the Twelve Ghost Guards were not as rich as Wang Chan's, they were still quite substantial.

The five of them together could sell for over 100,000 yuan.

This is highly likely due to the six demonic sects launching a sneak attack on the Jiang Kingdom, annihilating its cultivation world.
It was a windfall gained on the battlefield.

After the major sects of Jiang Kingdom and Cheqi Kingdom were conquered by the Six Demonic Sects, most of the profits would definitely go to the higher-ups of the Six Sects. Although Wang Chan's cultivation level was insufficient, he was the son of Wang Tiansheng, the Nascent Soul Sect Master of the Ghost Spirit Sect.

She's still the only one.

With such a high social status, how could one be short of money?
and so.

Han Li had no intention of letting go of the Ghost Spirit Twelve Guards' storage bags.

The dogs belonging to wealthy dog ​​owners should, in theory, be extremely fat.

When they approached Ma Yunlong to ask for it, it turned out to be exactly as expected.

But then, he wiped the smile off his face and looked at the man from Tianque Fortress with a puzzled expression:
"Senior Brother Ma, something's not right. Aren't there too few? I remember that besides the young sect leader, there are twelve Foundation Establishment cultivators in the Ghost Spirit Sect. Even if each person has one storage bag, there should be twelve. Why are there only five storage bags here?"

Upon hearing this, Ma Yunlong smiled without saying a word, but turned his head and looked at the three or four late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators from the other families with a smile.

The meaning is self-evident.

Han Li's eyes narrowed slightly upon seeing this. He nodded and said nothing more, then went directly to their door.

One is from the Blade-Transforming Dock:

"Senior brother, you found the storage bag that my master and I left here, right?"

The man in the late Foundation Establishment stage of Huadaowu, who was being questioned, forced a smile, sighed inwardly, and took out two storage bags belonging to the Ghost Spirit Sect cultivators.

Han Li accepted it, thinking to himself that he was at least sensible.

However, after checking the contents, he found that many things were missing.

For example, all the pills suitable for the Foundation Establishment stage are gone.

For example, only ordinary top-tier magical artifacts remain; the few exquisite ones are gone.

So he stopped in his tracks as he was about to leave.

After thinking about it, he simply returned the two storage bags that the person had just handed him:
"Senior brother, these two storage bags are either not my master's spoils of war, or they are missing many items. Do you think there might be a mistake somewhere?"

As Han Li spoke, he specifically pointed to the five storage bags that Ma Yunlong had given him.

The intention is self-evident.

This person, however, refused to comply:

“Junior brother from Huangfeng Valley, please don’t deliberately make things difficult for me. This is all the stuff I received.”

With a Core Formation stage master backing him up, he wanted to take advantage of the situation. Well, it wasn't just a small advantage, it was a huge one.

A tiny bit was enough to make his heart flutter.

Furthermore, he was absolutely certain that the dignified Fairy Hong Fu of Huangfeng Valley wouldn't stoop to begging for the storage bags of a few Foundation Establishment cultivators in front of so many Core Formation stage elders from various sects. Those who picked up the storage bags could openly pocket some "hardship fee" and happily smuggle in two or three thousand spirit stones for free.

Furthermore, he had already discussed the matter with several other fellow cultivators who had also found storage bags: as long as everyone gave the same story, insisting that each storage bag contained roughly the same amount, the one from Huangfeng Valley, being careless, might not care about the slight difference in quantity. After all, the one from Huangfeng Valley hadn't checked the storage bags of the Twelve Ghost Guards beforehand, so how would he know what was inside?
As he had predicted, Hong Fu did not step forward to ask for it.

This Core Formation expert seemed to completely disregard the dozen or so Foundation Establishment stage storage bags.

Everything unfolded exactly as he had predicted.

But to his utter surprise, the other party's disciples came to demand it.

What was even more unexpected was that Ma Yunlong of Tianque Fort didn't keep a single bit for himself; in fact, he added a large sum of spirit stones to it.

What was that guy surnamed Ma thinking?

Never mind, I'll just try to get by if I can. If I really can't get by, I can always use some of it to apologize later.

In short, it is a sure win.

When it comes to profit, these cultivators are more shrewd than even the vendors at the market.

but.

They underestimated Han Li.

At this moment, Han Li didn't say anything more, showing no intention of arguing, and didn't even go to the others to ask for the items back. After tossing the two storage bags back to them, he went straight back to the Yellow Maple Valley group, and then, in front of all the cultivators present, opened the five storage bags that Ma Yunlong had given him earlier.

During this time, he deliberately used the afterimage of Luo Yan's Wind-Riding Step in conjunction with a lightning-fast theft technique to touch the storage bag of the young master of the Ghost Spirit Sect at his waist. While opening the other five storage bags, he mixed some things from the young master's storage bag into the five piles of supplies that were poured out of the five storage bags of the Ghost Spirit Twelve Guards.

The extra resources are mainly Foundation Establishment stage pills and mid-grade spirit stones, which are small in quantity and easy to handle.

This move was quite subtle and could easily fool those in the Foundation Establishment stage.

As for whether it can fool a Core Formation expert?
He never even considered deceiving a Core Formation stage cultivator.

He did this deliberately to impress the Core Formation experts present.

It's all about seeing who's more shameless.

The key point is that he can be shameless without feeling guilty or ashamed of the greater good.

He intends to repay them in kind!

then.

Ma Yunlong's pupils widened, and he was completely stunned!
I almost swore!
The reason was that Han Li poured out far too many supplies, making him swallow hard.

The original five storage bags contained roughly the following: each bag held four to five thousand spirit stones (one of which contained more than ten thousand spirit stones, the one for which Ma Yunlong had added an extra six thousand spirit stones), in addition to various supplies worth ten to twenty thousand spirit stones.

But now.

It has become: each storage bag contains more than 30,000 spirit stones, and the value of various materials is also more than 30,000.

In other words, each storage bag went from an initial value of over 20,000 to an astronomical price of over 60,000!

"Ah this..."

Ma Yunlong suddenly looked up at Han Li, and his gaze became incredibly interesting.

But it's not over yet.

Han Li bowed respectfully to Hong Fu:
“Master, this is what the storage bags of those Foundation Establishment cultivators from the Ghost Spirit Sect contain. Each one contains over 30,000 spirit stones, as well as materials and supplies worth over 30,000 spirit stones. The remaining seven storage bags should contain roughly the same amount of spirit stones and supplies.”

“Master, my cultivation is low. I even lost my essence and blood and damaged my cultivation in order to chase after the young master of the Ghost Spirit Sect. I must have been looked down upon by some senior brothers from other sects. But I just want to reclaim what originally belonged to you, Master, and my storage bag.”

"What's wrong?"

"I beg Master to help me claim the spoils of war that I have rightfully received."

As he spoke, his face paled, amplifying the slight aftereffects of using the Blood Escape Technique in front of the many Core Formation stage cultivators.

This act of playing the victim brought many Foundation Establishment stage cultivators who were watching the drama back to their senses.

The thought of embezzling a little money made the group of people's hearts skip a beat.

However, Han Li not only sought help from his own master, but also bowed to all the Core Formation stage cultivators present:
"Dear senior uncles and masters, after discovering the Ghost Spirit Sect's conspiracy, I did not think of escaping. Instead, I risked my life to come to this mountain and immediately informed Senior Brother Ma of Tianque Fortress. My intention was to do my best to save the senior brothers, sisters, junior brothers, and junior sisters of all sects out of consideration for our shared destiny. I have a clear conscience and believe that I have not let down any of you senior uncles and masters as an outstanding disciple."

Ma Yunlong was named and became the focus of many eyes. Since it was a fact, he had no choice but to nod reluctantly.

Seeing this, Han Li felt even more confident and turned to bow again to the many Core Formation stage cultivators:
"Here, I humbly request that all my senior brothers and uncles uphold justice for this junior."

"I really can't understand how this act of risking one's life to save others from suffering could be taken advantage of?"

Where is the justice? Where is fairness?

"If this is truly how things should operate, then we should respect the deserved fate of others..." As he said this, he glanced at all the Foundation Establishment cultivators present with utter contempt and disdain: "Then let time be reversed..."

What can you do if you go back in time?
Naturally, they could only stand by and watch.

This is a veiled insult, implying that the person being rescued was heartless and ungrateful.

Look, aside from Ma Yunlong daring to utter a sound, the other Foundation Establishment cultivators, clearly witnesses, didn't even stand up to say a word of justice; they all pretended to be deaf and dumb. The trash he saved back then for the sake of the bigger picture was not only useless but also a nuisance. Since that's the case, it's better to wait until the Ghost Spirit Sect cultivators wipe them out completely before he, Master Hongfu, and Uncle Lei come out to loot the loot.

Damn, what a loss.

A group of lambs who were almost wiped out didn't think of thanking the Red Tassel Mountain lineage, but instead took their spoils. That's really shameless.

Master Hongfu was hesitant to speak in front of so many Core Formation stage cultivators due to his seniority, but he was shameless.

And these Core Formation cultivators, what a waste of their knowledge! What kind of monstrosities have they produced? Their Foundation Establishment disciples dare to pilfer even these storage bags? They dare to take such petty advantages? Aren't you afraid that Master Hong Fu won't seek revenge on these lowly Foundation Establishment cultivators, and instead target you Core Formation cultivators with sacks and clubs?
Hong Fu Lei Wanhe Li Huayuan blinked: "..."

The dozen or so Core Formation stage cultivators present raised an eyebrow: "..."

The Yan family patriarch wore a strange expression: "..."

Ma Yunlong's lips twitched, his mind churning with turmoil: "..."

Several people who were thinking of taking advantage of the situation had their eyelids twitching wildly. They pointed at Han Li, their lips trembling, and stammered, "..."

The remaining Foundation Establishment disciples in the audience all gasped in shock: "..."

As for Han Li?

My heart is at peace.

He is not someone to be trifled with, let alone someone who is merely at the Foundation Establishment stage.

The Hongying Mountain lineage is not to be trifled with either; Master Hongfu is the second most powerful cultivator present, in the late stage of Core Formation.

The key point is that he's in the right.

Dali owes a debt of gratitude for being saved.

Incidentally, they also gained a foothold in the trend.

If that's the case, why should I wrong myself?

At this moment, we absolutely cannot back down in the slightest, nor can we be magnanimous in the slightest. To be magnanimous is to be weak and easily bullied.

Rather than making things difficult for Master Hongfu, it would be better for him to take the lead.

And those who dare to interfere should be prepared to pay an even greater price.

As for whether such a high profile will bring trouble?

His performance has undoubtedly been noticed by the Core Formation stage experts and Foundation Establishment stage experts of various sects. Trying to remain low-key is pure self-deception. He can't play the subservient role anymore; he has to act like the boss. Damn it, come and bite him in Yellow Maple Valley if you dare!

Besides, he spent a long time screwing screws in a factory in his previous life, so why should he live a miserable life in this one?

If you must compromise, then you must compromise.

But if it's necessary to compete, then of course we should compete. Where would cultivation resources come from if we didn't compete?

Now, anyone who dares to stand in his way will be crushed.

Even if you can't crush the opponent now, you can make up for it later.

"I like this kid from Yellow Maple Valley!"

Old Monster Qiong suddenly spoke, breaking the brief, eerie silence:
"And you actually possess my Invisible Needle Talisman? Good lad, good lad, just my type..."

"Oh right, I remember now, you were one of the participants in the Crimson Trial eight years ago, right? You brought out more than forty forbidden spiritual herbs that time!"

Eight years ago, the Crimson Trial?
Does that mean that this junior brother was just a junior in the Qi Refining stage eight years ago?
That doesn't make sense. How could someone have reached the mid-Foundation Establishment stage in just eight years?!
If he could cultivate so quickly, wouldn't that mean that the Fairy Hong Fu gave him a large number of extremely precious pills?

The group of Foundation Establishment cultivators looked on in surprise.

The expressions of the dozen or so Core Formation cultivators changed constantly.

While carefully examining Han Li, they boldly began to speculate about Han Li's "true" identity.

Because if he were just an ordinary disciple under Hong Fu, he would never have received such preferential treatment.

"Greetings, Senior Qiong."

Han Li bowed to Old Monster Qiong, then tearfully pleaded:
“Senior, you are a wise and principled elder who always upholds the rules. Now someone has broken the rules and is causing internal strife by disregarding the bond between the seven factions. I have no choice but to ask for your help and ask Master for help.”

"I am ashamed to associate with those scoundrels who do not appreciate the kindness of those who saved my life, but instead cheat and swindle them."

Several late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators who had hidden storage bags blushed with embarrassment.

Seeing that the Core Formation cultivators around them did not blame Han Li, their hearts immediately pounded wildly.

Seeing the expressionless silence of his elders, his heart sank even further.

Ruined.

This time they really messed up.

I encountered someone who was jumping around and being unreasonable.

Moreover, they simply couldn't understand why Ma Yunlong would put so many things into five storage bags. Did he have no humanity?

(Ma Yunlong, who was wrongly accused: Hehe...)
Clearly, these people were outmatched; they didn't even understand how Han Li used the same tactics against them. They deserved their loss, and deserved to be silenced by the Core Formation stage cultivators. They lost all face and dignity.

"Take out all the storage bags. Don't let Fellow Daoist Yan continue to make a fool of himself."

A Core Formation cultivator spoke up.

The late-stage Foundation Establishment man from Huadaowu and two others from the other two factions tried to play dumb, but then they heard several cold snorts from Core Formation experts at the same time. The three of them were so frightened that they almost collapsed to the ground.

The three of them exchanged a glance, their faces full of grief.

Seven storage bags were also sent out.

However, even though the three of them replenished the original items in the seven storage bags, the amount was still vastly different from the five items Han Li had taken out.

"I'm telling you to take everything out, don't you understand?"

The Core Formation stage cultivator's voice was deep, and his gaze toward the three grew increasingly cold.

The Core Formation stage cultivator at Huadaowu sighed softly:
"Send your own storage bags out as well."

"What?! Master, why?"

The late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator from the Huadaowu Sect cried out in shock.

"It's really noisy."

Another Core Formation stage expert from Huadaowu slapped the late Foundation Establishment stage cultivator, causing him to cough up blood and fly away.

They landed on the empty central platform, covered in dust and looking quite disheveled.

"A disgraceful thing."

That's really stupid.

Don't you understand that as long as you hand over all the storage bags you have, this matter can be resolved?

As long as you hand over your storage bag and show remorse, no matter how much was inside, Huangfeng Valley won't pursue the matter. Hong Fu will still give you that much face.

Why can't they all figure this out? Why are they being dragged into this, even those in the Core Formation stage, and stripped of their dignity?

On the other hand, Hong Fu did save your lives. If she had been a little more ruthless back then, waiting until all the Foundation Establishment stage cultivators from various sects were dead before making her move, what could the others say even if they knew the tricks behind it?
Each and every one of them barely escaped with their lives, yet they still dare to try and take advantage of Hong Fu? Do they even deserve it?
They really don't know what's good for them.

With this kind of mentality, with this kind of trash and scum, the sect should not cultivate them. It's better to get rid of them as soon as possible, so as not to be an eyesore.

Moreover, would Hong Fu really swallow her anger?
If it were them, they definitely wouldn't have tolerated it at all.

Even if it's difficult to find a Foundation Establishment cultivator to get revenge, so as to avoid being labeled as bullying the weak, they might still seek revenge on these people, or even more.

The apprentice caused trouble, and they, as masters, have to take the blame and pay the price? Ha, what a good apprentice they really are.

The other two members of the opposing faction shuddered at the sight. They immediately and swiftly retrieved their storage bags from their waists and handed over everything without missing a single item. They now loathed the person who had suggested taking advantage of them.

I hate that man from Huadaowu to death.

What kind of clever tricks are you trying to pull?

Pit, pit, pit.

Now look what happened... He tried to steal a chicken but lost the rice instead.

All their possessions!

The crucial point is that their reputation has been ruined, leaving a very bad impression on their elders in the sect. And this is extremely detrimental.

Han Li pursed his lips as he received the three extra storage bags. He should have sent Master Hongfu and Master Lei later, waiting until all the disciples of the Six Sects were dead before coming to the rescue. At that time, the storage bags of sixty or seventy Foundation Establishment cultivators from the Six Sects would have been enough to make him rich. Now, saving these guys had only brought him trouble.

It seems that in the future, we should keep our distance from the people of the Six Factions on the battlefield.

When these guys get into trouble, you have to pretend you don't see them, learn to avoid helping those in distress to protect yourself, and learn to respect the fate of others.

It's best to loot the loot box openly after you die.

It also gives them a good reputation for helping friendly nations avenge their grievances.

It's decided, that's how we'll do it from now on.

The change in mindset happened so suddenly, yet it was also a natural progression.

...

The matter of the storage bags was quietly dropped.

Many Core Formation cultivators continued to discuss how to deal with the Yan family.

Han Li then requested permission to enter Yanling Fortress and bring Dong Xuan'er and her group out.

After learning the details, the Yan family patriarch did not stop them; instead, he gave them a pass.

With this token in hand, he could freely enter and leave Yanling Fortress.

However, to be on the safe side, Han Li looked at Lei Wanhe and winked.

"What, do you expect me to come in with you? I'm afraid the Yan family won't agree."

Lei Wanhe transmitted his voice.

"Then, Uncle-Master, you should tell the Yan family patriarch that there are likely some Foundation Establishment cultivators from the Joyful Union Sect lurking within Yanling Fortress. Tell him to think about it: the Ghost Spirit Sect always has Core Formation cultivators leading their teams, with more than ten Foundation Establishment cultivators accompanying them. It's hard to say that the Joyful Union Sect isn't the same way. Moreover, the Yan family patriarch probably has similar concerns."

Han Li appeared very casual.

In reality, they are very cautious.

He wasn't sure if Young Master Tian possessed any deadly weapons.

Just because Wang Chan doesn't have it doesn't mean Tian Buque doesn't have it either.

After all, even he has powerful consumables like the Invisible Needle Talisman Treasure. He doesn't know the specifics of that spoiled brat, Tian Ershao, but he absolutely cannot let his guard down.

Bringing a mid-stage Core Formation cultivator along will greatly reduce the risks.

Even if some of the profits are eventually distributed, he will still get a large share, right?

Besides, the harvest this time has already been quite substantial.

In addition to the profits from the forbidden area, theoretically, it would be enough for him to gather enough cultivation resources for the second or even third stage of cultivation.

However, if he wants to cultivate an external avatar, he will have to make some other plans.

"Okay, I'll ask."

After Lei Wanhe finished transmitting his message, he looked at the Yan family patriarch and explained his guess.

It was at this moment that Old Monster Qiong tossed a token to Han Li:
"Take this, take this. Go to a mortal courtyard in that small town outside the mountains. There's a bead inside. It's a magic artifact bead that the Core Formation cultivator from the Hehuan Sect that I captured didn't have time to crush. Take that bead and wander around Yanling Fortress. You should be able to find the person you're looking for."

The disheveled old monster Qiong's expression was amusing.

I wonder if he overheard his conversation with Uncle Lei.

wrong.

It shouldn't be that Uncle Lei's message was intercepted, but rather that his voice transmission was intercepted.

Alas, the Foundation Establishment stage has really no secrets when facing the Core Formation stage, especially when facing old monsters in the Pseudo-Nascent Soul stage.

"Senior, what is that bead?"

"Purple Light Sensing Bead..."

Old Monster Qiong explained with a smile:
"The Purple Light Sensing Bead is a secret magical artifact of the Hehuan Sect. Although most of them are only of high grade, they always exist in pairs. Holding the main bead allows one to sense the secondary bead within a thousand miles. Of course, the one I left in that small courtyard and the other one in the city have no primary or secondary distinction; they can sense each other. They are a pair of specially crafted top-grade magical artifacts..."

"Young man, if you can find the person in the Hehuan Sect who is wearing another purple light sensing bead, I will give you an extra reward..."

"Old Monster Qiong is trying to tempt me with his voice, I wonder what kind of wicked idea he's up to."

(End of this chapter)