Recruit black physique to start practice in wasteland

Chapter 2388 Hiding

Han Li is not a Celestial Venerable of the Lingyun system, and is notoriously difficult to deal with.

The people of Lingyun Sect also knew this. It was probably because True Venerable Baiqiao felt that his own face might not be enough, so he invited the Great Protector.

Immortal Venerable Qingkong originally didn't intend to show himself; he just wanted to divine where Han Li was.

He believed that as long as he performed the divination, the other party would definitely be able to sense it, and then they would have no choice but to obediently report to the Lingyun Sect.
Even if Han Li is very proud and arrogant and doesn't buy into this, if someone has wronged him for no reason, he should at least go and demand justice.
However, even after performing two divinations, Qingkong Zhenzun still couldn't find where this guy was, not even his general location!

He casually did some calculations about the people and events he had been with Han Li recently, but found them all to be blurry and unclear.

It was just a casual calculation, and the result was not satisfactory, which was not unexpected.

In truth, given the Great Protector's pride, it's impossible for him to actually go looking for those insignificant ants.

He just wanted to figure out what Han Li really meant.

Upon reaching the Out-of-Body realm, immortals skilled in divination possess a set of divination logic that only their own kind can understand.

Qingkong Zhenzun immediately understood that Han Li was deliberately avoiding other immortals and intentionally concealing his own heavenly secrets.

By conveniently concealing the cause and effect of his companions, his intention becomes even clearer—I have recently had an opportunity, but it is not something that just anyone can covet.

This kind of subtle expression is almost impossible to understand if one lacks a certain level of understanding and experience!
But then again, who wouldn't be ignorant of this if they dared to predict Han Li's whereabouts?
Needless to say, as fellow True Venerables, Min Ning would never dare to casually divine Han Li's fate—what if Han Li came knocking on their door?
Since Qingkong Zhenzun knew the other party's intentions, he could also be certain that the other party knew that he wanted to obtain certain clues.

So he patiently waited for seven days, but when he found that the other party had not given any feedback, he did another divination.

The number seven was not chosen randomly; the Southern Dipper governs life, and the Northern Dipper governs death, indicating that he took this matter very seriously.

Then the Great Protector issued a secret order within the sect, instructing the disciples to help find out Han Li's whereabouts!
Whether it's a secret order or not doesn't really matter. If Han Li really wants to know, no amount of secrecy will help.

But this conveys an attitude, which is that Qingkong Zhenzun is saying: I have no intention of searching the world, and I am not trying to make things difficult for you.

In short, if I need to discuss something with you, don't avoid me or force me to take it seriously!

Han Li Zhenzun understood what he meant, so he couldn't help but come to Qu Jianlei to complain.

While they were talking, Jing Yuexin, worried about Qu Jianlei's condition, came in to check on him.

Hearing this, she couldn't help but ask curiously, "Isn't this an opportunity? The Immortal Venerable is meeting to negotiate; does he think he can force you?"

The handsome young man glanced at her with a strange expression. "It's not a business deal if someone's eager to buy it. How could I agree so easily?"

Qu Jianlei nodded in deep agreement, "That's right, the more unwilling you are, the more proactive you become during negotiations."

Han Li Zhenzun nodded, "Yes, such a large other world, a long-term strategy... the benefits, even the smallest one, are astonishing."

"I don't like being petty either, but when it comes to setting rules, there can be no ambiguity!"

"Ugh, I'm so tired," Jing Yuexin shook her head speechlessly and stopped talking.

Han Li Zhenzun rolled his eyes at her again, "Your boss takes up a large share, but I have to be at the forefront... and you still complain about being tired?"

Jing Yuexin kept her lips tightly closed, not saying a word. If she said anything more, she would really be going too far.

“Your share is larger,” Qu Jianlei rolled his eyes. “Um… is your companion alright?”

Considering that the Grand Protector of Lingyun Sect was searching for someone everywhere, he didn't even dare to utter the words "Wenxian".

"Do you really think he wasted so many years on array formations?" Han Li replied casually.

"But recently, we need to find something to do... to show that I'm busy too, to learn from that guy Jin Ge!"

Cultivating immortality is indeed more than just fighting and killing! Qu Jianlei couldn't help but sigh again.

He had always thought that Han Li was a heartless guy, but little did he know that Han Li was also very meticulous in his work.

However, this person he had previously encountered was not worth his full attention and serious consideration.

After thinking for a moment, he asked, "What suggestions does the Immortal Venerable have? I am willing to accompany you!"

The other party has already shielded him from Qingkong's divination, even though they have their own purposes, such as conveying information through this behavior.

However, there is no doubt that he is the beneficiary, and Han Li has no obligation to protect him; he cannot take it for granted.

Therefore, no matter what the other party wants to do, he has the obligation and responsibility to cooperate.

Moreover, he was quite miserable being cooped up in this place, so he might as well go out and get some exercise.

“I don’t have any good options either,” the handsome young man replied dejectedly, then his eyes lit up again.

"But I think, maybe you have... your experience is really rich."

"I have... a rich life experience?" Qu Jianlei frowned, then smiled wryly. "Actually, I prefer an ordinary life."

He has overcome numerous obstacles and hardships along the way, never having had a peaceful day, constantly facing danger and death.

"An ordinary life... Heh, what's the point of living like that?" True Venerable Han Li smiled dismissively.

"Life has its highs and lows, its ups and downs; that's what makes it life. Even hardship is part of your personal brilliance!"

“What you said makes sense,” Qu Jianlei nodded, thinking to himself that you have enjoyed peace and tranquility for many years, and your life is too bland. You do need some excitement.

You can't understand the feeling of "better to be a dog in times of peace than a person in times of chaos"!

However, there's no need to argue about who's right or wrong on this topic; it's simply a matter of people inside the city wanting to get out, and people outside wanting to get in.

He pondered for a moment before speaking, "Should we find a place that can shield the Great Venerable's senses?"

“That would be the best,” Han Li’s eyes lit up upon hearing this. “I knew you had a place like this!”

"Where would I get one?" Qu Jianlei shook his head slightly. "How about we go down to Cangwu first? If that doesn't work... how about we leave the sealing formation and enter the void?"

“Cangwu…” Han Li pondered for a moment before speaking, “With Qing Kong’s cultivation level, it shouldn’t be difficult for him to sense the situation in Cangwu.”

"Although that is Lingyun's lower realm, it is not convenient for sect members to descend from the body, but sending an avatar should not be a big problem."

"Heh," Qu Jianlei couldn't help but hum softly. So, regardless of whether it was Baiqiao or Qingkong... they had been watching Cangwu suffer?
“That’s life,” Han Li Zhenzun could guess what the other person was thinking, but he didn’t think it was a problem.

"When you were in the Empire, your ultimate goal might have been the Realm of Virtue, but some people are born into the Realm of Virtue!"

“That makes sense,” Qu Jianlei felt he was being a bit pretentious; reincarnation was, after all, one of the ultimate skills. “Can a Celestial Venerable descend to the mortal realm?”

“I am not Lingyun,” True Venerable Hanli replied calmly, “and I do not bear the karma of the sect. You can take me down with you.”

"But where will we go if we send him down?" Qu Jianlei pondered for a moment, then asked, "How's the matter with Hu Zhongzi going?"

He simply couldn't possibly have access to this kind of information; he could only consult the well-informed immortals.

"Still being held captive," a smug smile crept across the handsome young man's lips.

“We need to focus on Baiqiao for at least a hundred or two hundred years, so we can’t spare too much energy for other things… Why did you discover it so early?”

"Is that even human language?" Qu Jianlei was speechless. "You almost died, and you couldn't even fight back?"

"Alright, it was my rashness," Han Li often showed no airs of a celestial being, even though his apology felt somewhat perfunctory.

"Anyway, you guys did Ling Yun a huge favor, otherwise it might have been a huge scandal... Why are you asking this?"

“I think there might be a place we could try,” Qu Jianlei replied in a deep voice. “Should we bring other people with us?”

His words jumped around wildly, but somehow Han Li could understand them.

"Let's bring the main characters along; they bring a lot of otherworldly energy with them."

"This is really..." Qu Jianlei frowned. "It was so hard to set up a small stall. The cultivation world is so tough!"

Jing Yuexin had been silent for a long time when she suddenly asked, "Immortal Venerable, is there any news about the fifth-order spiritual vein?"

"You..." Han Li Zhenzun looked at her speechlessly: My Jiuyou Island is not enough for your boss to advance his cultivation level?

However, it was indeed something he had agreed to, and after thinking for a moment, he replied, "It's not convenient to take too many actions recently."

"But don't worry, I've never gone back on my word. If we can't find a fifth-order spiritual vein, you can stay on Jiuyou Island as long as you want!"

He hadn't been this generous before, but that's understandable. Without a trip to another world, who would have known Xiao Qu was so fierce?

Those who are capable deserve the respect they deserve.

“Then…Immortal Venerable and I will go to Cangwu first,” Qu Jianlei made the decision, “we shouldn’t leave together.”

Even disappearances require a certain method; the two women's stalls at the market cannot disappear along with Han Li.

Although it will be found out sooner or later, some things are better left unsaid, otherwise it would be unreasonable for others not to take them seriously.

Qu Jianlei had complete confidence in his team members' abilities and could delegate related tasks to others.

Then he took Hanli Zhenzun and teleported directly to Cangwu.

The area around Red Leaf Ridge is now even more bustling than before, but only Tianyin, Dai Wanwan, and Yi He remain stationed there.

However, Tianyin enjoys a very high reputation in Cangwu, second only to the Nascent Soul members in the team.

The demonic energy here has dissipated considerably, but there are still many remnants, and she has participated in quite a few battles.

Han Li, who came here in her true form, still felt a little uncomfortable. "This environment... is too unfriendly."

Qu Jianlei gave him a speechless look. "It can't be harder than the void, can it?"

“It’s different,” Han Li shook his head and answered seriously, “There is world rejection.”

But the next moment, he was drawn to the demonized Nightmare Spirit. "Hmm, the remains of a Nascent Soul Demon... this is interesting."

"Greetings, Immortal Venerable," Yi He's consciousness emerged, "Your aura is so powerful!"

(Updated to: Calling for monthly tickets, subscriptions, and recommendation votes.)