The Long Journey to Immortality

Chapter 1113

Han Lu did not specify how long she would stay in Sanfeng Forest this time, but both Feng You and Feng Rubing could guess that Han Lu would most likely not stay in Sanfeng Forest for long before leaving.

Since everyone is aware of this, the family naturally spends more time together.

Since there were still at least three to five years before the twelfth Dan pattern was finally drawn, Han Lu simply slacked off a little in her cultivation and spent more time with her parents.

Sometimes I would fish with my father along the two rivers that flow through Sanfeng Forest.

Sometimes I would sketch with my mother in the Sanfeng Forest, picking up my brush and splashing ink.

Sometimes the three of them would get together, and even just chatting was fun and made them feel happy.

Apart from the absence of Feng Hong, the three of them have had a perfect family life these days.

Han Lu has not forgotten her younger brother.

She had already made plans to travel eastward from Sanfeng Forest back to the Central Plains, traversing the wilderness and the Western Regions.

This way, she could save some spirit stones and also take the opportunity to visit her brother in Phoenix Perch Forest, to see how his cultivation was going and whether he was as diligent and hardworking as he had promised her.

This planned trip arrived nine months after Han Lu returned to Sanfenglin.

No matter how much a family wants to reunite and be close, they are all cultivators and ultimately must care about their cultivation.

Especially for Feng You and Feng Rubing, who both possess excellent talent and are expected to advance to the Nascent Soul Realm and ascend to the Spirit Realm, long-term seclusion is absolutely essential for true spirits of their level.

After spending a relatively lonely month in Sanfeng Forest, Han Lu decided to set off again, rushing to return before the end of her vacation, which she was unsure if it had been "approved".

As an elder of the Zhengyi Sect, it was not yet time for her to linger in or even settle in the wilderness.

With her parents still practicing their spiritual cultivation, Han Lu could only leave a letter before bidding farewell to Feng Ruyi, who had already settled in Sanfeng Forest.

Having arrived in the wilder, more harmonious world compared to the Eastern Lands, and having temporarily relieved herself of her heavy responsibilities, Feng Ruyi, with only a little over three hundred years left to live, began to cultivate her personal interests and hobbies, just like the other phoenixes in the Three Phoenix Forest, in order to harmonize her mind and cultivate her character.

Feng Ruyi sought instruction from Han Lu in chess, music, magic, painting, and so on.

Ultimately, Huanfeng developed an interest in painting, following her natural inclinations.

In just a few months, Feng Ruyi's paintings had already reached the level of a skilled artist.

Although it cannot fetch a high price in the ordinary market, it is enough to be displayed at home as a work of art.

When Han Lu went to find Feng Ruyi, she was at home admiring several borrowed paintings.

Without disturbing her further, Han Lu simply reminded Feng Ruyi not to forget to "pass on the goodwill" before hurriedly leaving to head towards Fengqi Forest.

Han Lu recognized the road from Sanfenglin to Fengqilin; this was her fourth time visiting this sacred place of the phoenixes.

After spending nearly half a month on the road, Han Lu flew low into the Phoenix Perch Forest in the form of a True Spirit Phoenix without any hindrance, easily entering the Phoenix Clan's vital area.

The appearance of the Four True Phoenixes is completely different from other phoenixes. Naturally, as soon as Han Lu arrived, many "seniors" living in the Phoenix Perch Forest recognized this young talent.

After transforming back into human form, Han Lu sought out a familiar Ice Phoenix senior to inquire, and thus learned where Feng Hong lived in the Phoenix Perch Forest.

Feng Hong, who was "chosen" by Feng Hanchi, lived next to the old man's residence.

Then, Han Lu subtly inquired about Feng Hong's recent situation.

The other party didn't know the full story, but based on what they had heard, they still gave their younger brother Feng Hong a good review in front of their older sister, Han Lu.

"I heard that Feng Hong is practicing very hard in the forest. I have only seen him three or four times in the past ten years."

"Senior Feng Hanchi liked him very much. He not only guided him in his cultivation, but also gave him a lot of resources."

"It is said that in another ten years, Feng Hong will be able to break through to the Transformation Realm."

"If we calculate it, Feng Hong should not be more than a hundred years old yet. So, another genius has emerged in the Three Phoenix Forest."

Ice Phoenix and Illusion Phoenix are close, and there is also the connection between them and Phoenix Like Ice. The senior Ice Phoenix who was talking to Han Lu was naturally very happy to see that the phoenixes in the Three Phoenix Forest are producing many talented people.

It doesn't matter if it's a phantom phoenix and not an ice phoenix.

Upon hearing these words, Han Lu was overjoyed.

After thanking her repeatedly and saying a simple goodbye, she walked unhurriedly toward Feng Hanchi's house, intending to give her younger brother a surprise.

Feng Hanchi's residence is protected by a security barrier, so Han Lu cannot and will not sneak in.

So she decided to go to the nearby wooden hut that looked like a temporary structure, and after confirming that Feng Hong wasn't inside, she tiptoed back to Feng Hanchi's residence and gently knocked on the door.

Inside the house, Feng Hanchi, who was idly flipping through a miscellaneous book and supervising Feng Hong's cultivation, subconsciously scanned the room with his divine sense after hearing the knock.

Upon discovering that it was Han Lu who had arrived, and guessing her purpose, he developed a tacit understanding with her without communicating with her.

With a wave of his hand, the ban was lifted, and Feng Hanchi let Han Lu into the house.

Upon entering the room, Han Lu saw her younger brother, in his phoenix-like form, lying on the floor in meditation. She continued to move gently.

After greeting Feng Hanchi and presenting him with a gift that suited her taste, Han Lu quietly hid in a nearby room and communicated with Feng Hanchi using her divine sense, learning about her younger brother's recent situation through her master.

Although Feng Hanchi's explanation was detailed, it was actually quite similar to what the senior Bingfeng had told Han Lu.

Hearing her "master" say the same thing, Han Lu was finally relieved and confirmed that her younger brother, who was about to come of age, had truly grown up.

"Thank you so much for taking care of me all these years," Han Lu said, expressing her gratitude as a "parent."

Feng Hanchi didn't think there was anything to be grateful for, and replied, "I think I should thank Feng Hong. In the years since my grandson left Fengqi Forest, it's thanks to Feng Hong that I haven't been too bored."

With his lifespan running out, Feng Hanchi had long since set his sights on the next generation.

The departure of his grandson made Feng Hong's arrival fill the void in his life.

However, it was also because of Feng You's relationship with him that Feng Hanchi, who held a high position in the Phoenix Clan, would not have guided Feng Hong's cultivation as if he were taking care of a disciple.

Having not seen each other for many years, we naturally reminisced and talked about our respective experiences over the years.

Before telling the stories of the Central Plains and the East China Sea, Han Lu first inquired about the "Dragon and Phoenix Treasure House" from Feng Hanchi.

As a phoenix that has lived for over eight thousand years, Feng Hanchi had naturally heard of this matter and had also conducted some investigations to confirm whether the Dragon and Phoenix Treasure House truly existed in the East Sea as the legends suggested.

Chapter 1114

"What?" Feng Hanchi didn't understand why Han Lu suddenly brought up this legendary story that had been passed down for countless years. "Do you want to go to the East Sea to search for the Dragon and Phoenix Treasure House?"

"I remember the Illusion Phoenix Clan was one of the wealthier clans among the Nine Phoenixes. What, you think the resources in your storage bag aren't enough, and you're going to search for this elusive treasure that might be a huge hassle and ultimately lead to nothing?"

Or is there another reason?

Feng Hanchi was unaware that Han Lu already knew the exact location of the Dragon and Phoenix Treasure Vault; he was merely guessing based on common sense.

In order to avoid causing Feng Hanchi unnecessary worry or misunderstanding, Han Lu did not keep him in suspense and directly explained the situation to this senior she knew well.

Of course, Han Lu did not tell Feng Hanchi the exact location of the Dragon and Phoenix Treasure Vault.

This wasn't because Han Lu distrusted Feng Hanchi; she was simply fulfilling her promise to Mo Zhehan to avoid becoming the "bad guy" who had broken the agreement.

"Senior Hanchi, it's actually because I unintentionally learned the exact location of the Dragon and Phoenix Treasure Vault in the East Sea that I'm asking you about it."

"I thought that as a senior, you might know something about the Dragon and Phoenix Treasure Vault and could provide some help to my friend and me when we explore it."

Feng Hanchi was quite surprised to hear that Han Lu already knew the exact location of the Dragon and Phoenix Treasure Vault.

"To many dragons and phoenixes, this Dragon and Phoenix Treasure House is just a legend with a story but no basis."

"Although countless people have searched for it, they have never found its exact location, and they cannot even prove its existence."

"And how did you find it?"

"What happened? Tell me in detail."

What started as Han Lu asking Feng Hanchi about the situation quickly turned into Feng Hanchi asking Han Lu questions.

Han Lu naturally did not refuse to answer this question, which was not exactly confidential.

"This is actually related to a story that happened to me in the East China Sea."

"About twenty years ago, I had a chance encounter with a friend from the Candle Dragon Clan in the East Sea..."

With ample time, Han Lu recounted the entire story and answered all of Feng Hanchi's questions.

Upon hearing that Han Lu had such a fortunate opportunity, Feng Hanchi couldn't help but marvel.

“I didn’t expect there to be such… cultivators who understand cause and effect and know their place in the East Sea,” Feng Hanchi had traveled in the East Sea for a period of time and did not have a good impression of the cultivators there. “But could it be that they deliberately set a trap to lure the two of you there, and then try to coerce you into taking all the magical treasures and resources from the treasury?”

Han Lu said, "I had considered this point, which is why I asked my friend to come and find me again in five or ten years so we could go together."

"If you think about it carefully, it's been about fifteen years since those two East Sea cultivators told me this news."

"Those two probably won't lie in ambush outside the treasure vault for so long."

Han Lu also had plans: "Before heading to the treasure vault, I'll ask that senior sister there, who's skilled in divination, to cast a fortune for me. If I get the worst possible outcome..."

"It's not too late to find some help to go with us."

“I am acquainted with the Pavilion Master of the East Sea Immortal Pavilion, and his son is the Daoist partner of one of my good friends. It shouldn’t be a problem to find one or two skilled fighters from him to help me.”

Having considered everything carefully, Han Lu was determined to obtain this precious gift that had been kept hidden for many years.

Upon hearing this, Feng Hanchi nodded slightly, agreeing with Han Lu's idea, "In this way, it will certainly be foolproof."

As he grew older, Feng Hanchi no longer believed in the beauty of human nature, but he did believe that there would still be cultivators who would reciprocate kindness and sever karmic ties.

"Senior Hanchi," Han Lu repeated her question, "do you know anything about the Dragon and Phoenix Treasure Vault?"

"Any kind of news is fine," Han Lu said, neither picky nor with high expectations. "It doesn't matter if it's true or false."

With the conditions relaxed, and given that Feng Hanchi was fascinated by the clan's legends in his youth and did indeed have some knowledge of the Dragon and Phoenix Treasure Vault, he was naturally able to say a few more words on this issue.

"In my early years, I also spent some time searching for this legendary Dragon and Phoenix Treasure Vault. I even went to the East Sea and spent three years with a fellow Daoist named Rock Phoenix who lived there."

Upon hearing this telepathic message, Han Lu instinctively sat up straight, hoping to hear some very useful information.

"As far as I know, the Dragon and Phoenix Treasury was originally built as two separate treasuries."

"The first treasure vault contains some resources and magical artifacts that are not particularly valuable."

"The second treasure vault contains high-end goods that are quite tempting even to cultivators in the Nascent Soul stage."

Having consulted numerous ancient books, Feng Hanchi's understanding of the Dragon and Phoenix Treasure Vault far exceeded Han Lu's expectations: "As long as a pair of dragons and phoenixes go there, they can successfully enter the first level of the treasure vault."

"But the second treasure vault requires passing a test to enter."

Han Lu pressed further, "What kind of test?"