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

Chapter 34: Another Foundation Establishment Pill?

Qingya Residence is a small building for receiving guests outside the cave of the Fairy Hongfu.

Inside the small building, two figures were already seated, while another figure was stepping in through the main entrance.

"Disciple Han Li greets Grandmaster Hong Fu and Senior Sister Dong."

"Han Li, what brings you here?"

Hong Fu smiled and said.

"I have come here regarding the Ascension Ceremony," Han Li said respectfully, bowing.

"The Ascension Ceremony? You want to go with the team and see what it's like?"

"A little bit."

There's only a little bit.

However, this is not the primary objective.

Upon hearing this, Hong Fu, seated at the head of the table, pondered for a moment before her gaze turned intriguing: "Han Li, are you perhaps planning to try and obtain another Foundation Establishment Pill through the Ascension Tournament?"

Han Li clasped his hands in a fist salute, then pursed his lips and remained silent for a long time.

For a rogue cultivator like him, without any roots or family background, the ways to obtain Foundation Establishment Pills are extremely limited.

Before joining a celestial sect, one can only do so through the Ascension Conference and the Ascension Order.

The latter is something that can only be encountered by chance.

The former occurs only once every ten years and requires considerable cultivation and strength.

“That’s not right, Junior Brother Han. You are already a disciple of my Yellow Maple Valley, so you shouldn’t be able to participate in the Ascension Ceremony,” Dong Xuan’er said.

I know a little about the Ascension Ceremony.

This event was prepared for independent cultivators; disciples of sects had no chance to participate.

"No, he can."

However, Fairy Hongfu offered a different explanation.

"Huh? Why?"

Dong Xuan'er was stunned.

"Because he has always lived as a guest on my Red Tassel Mountain and has never gone to the mountain gate to go through the formal procedures of joining the sect. This is the same as the clansmen down the mountain and you three years ago. Although you live in Taiyue Mountain, most of you are not considered formal disciples of the sect." Hong Fu explained casually.

Dong Xuan'er thought about it and immediately realized what was going on.

She herself formally joined Huangfeng Valley three years ago.

Before this, although she was her master's disciple, she was not considered a member of Huangfeng Valley.

"I see."

The girl understood.

Immediately, they were taken aback.

Especially when she connected the dots of what this seemingly honest and simple junior brother had done before, it made her even more incredulous: this junior brother, using the Ascension Token, first came to Yellow Maple Valley to obtain cultivation resources, and then went to participate in the Ascension Conference after gaining a certain level of cultivation...

"Can this still happen?"

"I was negligent."

Fairy Hong Fu was not angry about this, and her gaze towards Han Li was still full of appreciation.

Being an "honest person" does not mean being a "fool".

Han Li's wisdom not only didn't annoy her, but made her even more gratified: He truly lived up to his reputation as a rogue cultivator; his shrewdness and resourcefulness far surpassed that of a delicate flower like Xuan'er, raised in a privileged environment. Sometimes, the unassuming weeds by the roadside are more resilient than carefully cultivated flowers.

"Please grant my request, Grandmaster!"

Han Li bowed again.

He breathed a sigh of relief.

He had come at a certain risk. If Fairy Hongfu disapproved of his opportunistic behavior, his losses would undoubtedly be significant. Fortunately, Fairy Hongfu understood the hardships of rogue cultivators and his difficulties, so she did not hold it against him.

"Are you sure you can secure a spot with your current cultivation level? You should know that on the arena, magical artifacts are indiscriminate. If you get injured or die unexpectedly, the seven sects won't intervene. Is choosing this path worthwhile?"

"Disciple is about to break through."

The chances of someone at the seventh level of Qi Refining getting a spot are indeed slim.

However, the situation changes once you reach the eighth level of Qi Refining.

With more profound magical power and more acute senses, coupled with the top-tier magic artifact Azure Dragon Chains and other methods such as basic and advanced talismans, he was able to secure a spot.

"Since you've already made up your mind, then go for it. As long as you're not breaking the law and as long as you're within the rules, then go ahead and do it."

While she wouldn't go so far as to support Han Li or use her power to intimidate others, she also wouldn't allow anyone to use their power to oppress this honest but not stupid child.

She longed to witness firsthand how far this young man could go in the future.

Han Li was overjoyed.

Unexpectedly, Fairy Hongfu had such a strong liking for him: "Thank you, Grandmaster."

Beside her, Dong Xuan'er's eyes gleamed with admiration. Then, as if remembering something, she quickly pleaded with Fairy Hong Fu, "Master, I also want to go down the mountain to gain experience. Do you think I could also go with the group to see this Ascension Ceremony?"

The girl's eyes were full of hope.

"You want to leave the mountain?" Fairy Hong Fu frowned. "No, it's not too late to go out and gain experience after you've established your foundation."

Without the foundation of Foundation Establishment cultivation, this grandniece could easily fail.

If something happens, how will she explain it to her deceased brother?

It seems the Dong family line is about to end in their generation.

"Master, I'll just follow Junior Brother Han..." the girl pleaded.

She longed to see the outside world.

Fairy Hongfu hesitated for a moment, but finally shook her head: "No means no."

"Master..."

"Want to go out? Start building your foundation early."

After saying this, Fairy Hongfu gracefully departed, leaving Han Li looking down at his toes and Dong Xuan'er huffing and puffing with resentment.

“Junior Brother Han…” Dong Xuan’er’s eyes darted around, about to say something.

Han Li quickly slipped away, saying, "Senior Sister Dong, I have an important meeting with a senior uncle, so I'll head over now."

With that, he quickly left.

He didn't even need to listen to what Dong Xuan'er said next to know that he couldn't participate.

Furthermore, situations involving a lone man and woman should be avoided if possible. A sense of boundaries is very important. At least under the watchful eye of the Fairy Hongfu, special attention is needed.

"Han Li..."

"Sister, I'm leaving first."

The boy didn't even turn his head.

Hong Fu, hidden in the shadows, nodded in satisfaction at Han Li's ability to know when to advance and retreat and his sense of propriety.

He really is an honest and kind person.

"Once I've finished refining that batch of Clear Moon Pills, I'll go into seclusion to break through to the late stage of Core Formation. At that time, I'll have this child keep an eye on Xuan'er." She knew Dong Xuan'er's personality all too well. Once her own disciple was freed from restraint, she would most likely neglect her cultivation and even cause her some trouble.

It would be better if someone kept an eye on things.

Han Li, who is honest and kind but also intelligent, is a good candidate.

...

Mid-air on the way to the mountain gate.

Han Li slowly flew on a green leaf magic artifact:
"I gave the Ascension Token to Fairy Hongfu. Not only did she not steal my Foundation Establishment Pill, but she also gave me even more benefits. Currently, I haven't officially joined Yellow Maple Valley yet, but once I win a ranking in the Ascension Tournament..."

"And this green leaf magic artifact is too slow for traveling. When encountering enemies, it's impossible to escape. I must replace it with a better flying magic artifact when I have the money."

The Green Leaf Magic Item is a standard perk given to new disciples by Yellow Maple Valley, and is one of the accessories in the newbie gift pack.

Since he hadn't officially joined the group, he naturally didn't receive the newcomer's welcome package.

But he has the backing of Fairy Hong Fu and Dong Xuan'er.

Once, while watering the medicinal herbs in the herb garden, he encountered Dong Xuan'er and casually mentioned the matter of flying. Dong Xuan'er, this little rich girl, immediately gave him her outdated Qingye magic artifact without hesitation.

The Azure Leaf magical artifact was merely a low-grade flying artifact, with a speed of about 20 meters per second, slightly faster than a galloping horse that could travel at 60 kilometers per hour. Dong Xuan'er only used it initially to practice flying with the artifact. Later, after acquiring a better flying sword, she discarded the Azure Leaf flying artifact.

He succeeded because he got lucky.

"Indeed, the environment changes people's hearts."

During this period, Fairy Hong Fu had not yet gone into seclusion to break through to the late stage of Core Formation, and Dong Xuan'er, who had always been well-disciplined, was unable to go out into the sect for long periods of time. Naturally, she could not be pursued (or even killed) by the countless male cultivators in the sect.

So they haven't really "gone wild" yet.

But once Fairy Hong Fu goes into seclusion for a few years, Dong Xuan'er, who is sixteen or seventeen years old, will be free from constraints. Then, the more strict and ruthless Fairy Hong Fu was in disciplining her before, the stronger the backlash will be at that time.

This period of adolescence is also known as the "rebellious period".

It wasn't until Fairy Hongfu emerged from seclusion that Senior Sister Dong was able to straighten out somewhat.

Right now, he has no desire to get involved in the tug-of-war between the master and his apprentice.

After all, one wrong move can offend both sides.

Besides, with Fairy Hongfu going into seclusion, Dong Xuan'er will definitely attract a lot of annoying guys from within the sect. Like Senior Brother Lu and Senior Brother Feng, for example.

These people are either exceptionally talented and skilled, or they have solid backgrounds, with cultivation families or even Core Formation stage elders as their backers and elders. If he is misunderstood by someone, seen as a competitor, or targeted by someone, he will needlessly get into trouble.

Therefore, the best approach is to avoid excessive interference, or even to actively avoid this woman.

"From now on, whenever Fairy Hongfu goes into seclusion, I will also go into seclusion and not receive guests. I will move out when the lease for the cave expires."

Judging by the timeline, he should have completed the Crimson Trial and emerged alive from the forbidden area before that.

If, unfortunately, one does not survive, then all else is out of the question.

(End of this chapter)