Mortals, and even my disciple Han Li, don't mess with me!

Linglong Mountain, the westernmost part of the Northern Liang Kingdom of the Nine Kingdoms Alliance, is where the Hidden Moon Sect is located now.

Using this mountain as a base, the Hidden Moon Sect built countless pavilions and halls, and set up one restrictive array after another.

Linglong Mountain naturally became the new location of the Hidden Moon Sect, and it was divided into three levels.

The foot of the mountain is the training ground for lower-level disciples, such as those in the Qi Refining stage.

The area from the foot of the mountain to the mountainside is the cultivation ground for cultivators at the Foundation Establishment stage and above.

Only cultivators at the Core Formation stage or above can reside on the top floor.

Similarly, Core Formation stage cultivators are considered rare and distinguished guests at the Hidden Moon Sect.

Therefore, the arrival of Lei Wanhe and his disciple Nie Ying was naturally warmly welcomed by the sect leader of the Hidden Moon Sect.

The sect leader was a middle-aged cultivator in the late Foundation Establishment stage.

However, after hearing the purpose of the master and apprentice's visit, the smile on his face faded, and he frowned, seemingly in a dilemma.

"Is there some problem?"

Seeing this, Lei Wanhe suppressed his smile and pressed for more information, feeling somewhat uneasy.

After all, Nangong Wan is a key figure in whether or not Han Li can be invited back to Huangfeng Valley.

If Nie Ying hadn't repeatedly assured him that there was definitely a secret relationship between Han Li and Nangong Wan, he wouldn't have dared to take this risk to come.

"Grandmaster Nangong left the sect a few days ago and is not currently in the sect. We do not know where he went, so we are afraid that you two seniors will have made a wasted trip."

The sect leader of the Hidden Moon Sect explained with an apologetic and embarrassed expression.

"Senior Nangong has left your sect!"

Upon hearing this news, Lei Wanhe's face immediately turned even more grim, becoming gloomy and uncertain.

Nie Ying's expression wasn't much better, but then her eyes flickered, and she immediately pressed for an answer.

"Senior Nangong, are you aware of the Nascent Soul Ceremony held by two Nascent Soul stage seniors from the Luoyun Sect?"

Upon hearing this, Lei Wanhe realized what was happening, and his previously gloomy expression softened somewhat.

At the same time, he looked at the leader of the Hidden Moon Sect with a glimmer of hope in his eyes.

"What you say is true, Fairy. A few days ago, an elder came to report that two Nascent Soul cultivators from the Luoyun Sect in the Yunmeng Mountains of the Heavenly Dao Alliance were jointly holding a Nascent Soul Ceremony. Should our sect send someone to attend? Because this matter is of great importance, I immediately reported it to the Grand Elder and the two Grandmasters."

"However, because the two sects are too far apart, the Grand Elder assigned a junior uncle who is in the Core Formation stage to go there."

The sect leader of the Hidden Moon Sect pondered for a moment before answering.

His answer caused Lei Wanhe and Nie Ying to exchange a glance.

Immediately, a hint of unspeakable joy flashed in the eyes of both master and apprentice.

It can now be basically concluded that Nangong Wan most likely went to Luoyun Sect in Yunmeng Mountain Range to find Han Li, and there must be a secret between the two of them.

"Alright! Then we'll take our leave now."

Upon learning this news, Lei Wanhe did not pursue the matter further, but instead got up to say goodbye and leave.

As for the sect leader of the Hidden Moon Sect, he was completely bewildered and had no idea what was going on, but he could only warmly send Lei Wanhe and his disciple away.

As soon as they left Linglong Mountain, Lei Wanhe couldn't help but ask Nie Ying:

"Should we go to Luoyun Sect again? Maybe we'll run into Senior Nangong?"

"If he were to speak up, it might actually be possible to invite that Senior Han."

When he said the last three words, "Senior Han," Lei Wanhe's expression, gaze, and tone became particularly complex.

After all, Han Li used to be extremely respectful in front of him.

But now the tables have turned, and he needs to be extremely respectful to Han Li.

This feeling is extremely unpleasant, yet one has no choice but to accept it, since they have to ask for favors and feel indebted to others.

However, in the events of that time, Huangfeng Valley did indeed suffer the least loss.

Although most of the disciples were abandoned, the elite and core disciples did not suffer much loss, preserving the vitality of Huangfeng Valley. It was also the sect that recovered the best afterward.

If it weren't for the fact that Old Monster Linghu's lifespan was nearing its end and no new Nascent Soul cultivators had emerged in Yellow Maple Valley, Yellow Maple Valley would most likely have been able to prosper again in the future.

The only solution right now is to invite Han Li over.

Moreover, we'll probably have to rely on Nangong Wan, a Nascent Soul cultivator from the Hidden Moon Sect.

It's really hard to accept, but we have no choice but to accept it.

"Yes, of course we'll go! Right now, I'm afraid only Senior Nangong has the potential to bring Senior Han back to the sect. If even she can't do it, then we'll have to give up. However, we can send some apology gifts later, since Senior Han has just condensed her Nascent Soul and probably needs quite a few things."

Nie Ying nodded firmly.

"Moreover, Senior Han has a master behind him, and both he and his disciple are Nascent Soul cultivators. No matter the cost, we must be on good terms with him and not offend him."

"You're right, let's go again now."

Lei Wanhe nodded in agreement.

……

Luoyun Sect.

"Senior Brother Lü, are you saying that Fairy Nangong Wan of the Hidden Moon Sect wants to see me?"

After learning the news from Lü Luo, Han Li was both surprised and delighted, and hurriedly asked him about it.

He originally intended to set off to find Nangong Wan, but he didn't expect that Nangong Wan would come to find him first.

This surprised and delighted him, but also left him somewhat at a loss.

"That's right, it is indeed Fairy Nangong of the Hidden Moon Sect. Senior Brother Cheng is currently entertaining her and specifically asked me to invite you to meet her."

"Junior Brother Han, forgive my bluntness, but did you two have some kind of relationship before?"

Lu Luo blinked and asked with great curiosity.

While other Nascent Soul cultivators came to offer their congratulations in person at the Nascent Soul Ceremony, Nangong Wan waited until after the ceremony to visit, and specifically requested to see Han Li.

Moreover, both the tone of his voice and other aspects of his speech felt strange, as if he were somewhat anxious and hurried.

Therefore, Cheng Tiankun concluded that there must be something unknown between the two of them.

That's why he hurriedly asked Lü Luo to invite Han Li over.

Upon seeing Han Li's appearance, Lü Luo became even more certain.

In addition, they had gotten along well over the past few days and had developed a brotherly relationship, so he asked the question.

"I received some kindness from Fairy Nangong in my early years, which I have always kept in mind. I was originally planning to visit Fairy Nangong, but I did not expect her to come in person. I am truly honored."

Upon hearing Lu Luo's question, Han Li's expression returned to normal, and he immediately found an excuse to explain.

Lu Luo didn't believe a word of this explanation, but he didn't press for details. Instead, he smiled and said...

"Then let's hurry up and go, so as not to keep Fairy Nangong waiting."

"Senior Brother Lü is right."

Han Li nodded repeatedly, expressing his full agreement.