Not long after, a cultivator dressed in a brocade robe came to the side of the blood-robed cultivator.

"How's it going? Did you get the goods?"

The brocade-clad cultivator paused, his gaze falling on the blood-robed cultivator before him, and transmitted his voice.

"I've got it, but I have a feeling I've seen this fellow Daoist somewhere before..."

The blood-robed cultivator recalled Han Li's figure, a flash of bloodlust in his eyes, and said.

“In that case, why don’t you tamper with the Yin Soul Stone, Fellow Daoist? With your Xuan Soul Demon Art, even a late Foundation Establishment cultivator would have a hard time detecting it.”

The brocade-clad cultivator sneered and spoke slowly.

"What you're talking about only applies to ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivators. The concealment technique that this kid used just now is truly extraordinary. Even my mid-Foundation Establishment divine sense couldn't see through it. Either this person's cultivation has reached the late Foundation Establishment stage, or this kid has cultivated some kind of remarkable divine power."

"Most importantly, the soul seed in my body became noticeably restless when it came into contact with him. How could he be an ordinary cultivator who could make my Star Soul Body so wary?"

The blood-robed cultivator snorted coldly and said.

"In that case, this fellow Daoist is indeed extraordinary."

"It's not just simple. If I'm not mistaken, what hangs on his waist is the legendary corpse-nurturing bag. The crafting of such a thing is extremely complicated, especially the several true demon materials, which are extremely rare in the world. If I hadn't seen it once by chance at the ancestor's place, I really wouldn't have been able to identify it."

"In addition to the several zombie materials this fellow Daoist brought out, I can basically conclude that the other party has at least one more black-level zombie on him. Moreover, this zombie is extraordinary, as it possesses both Yin spirit energy and demonic energy at the same time."

"In addition to this fellow Daoist's own supernatural abilities, even if the two of us were to combine our powers, we would most likely still be no match for him."

The blood-robed cultivator looked in the direction Han Li had left, his eyes filled with apprehension.

"Hehe, I don't quite believe what Fellow Daoist Hun says. After all, we are both mid-Foundation Establishment cultivators, and if we join forces, we can even fight against a late-Foundation Establishment cultivator."

"Moreover, these matters are merely Fellow Daoist Soul's speculations, without any concrete evidence. When a real fight breaks out, the outcome remains uncertain!"

The brocade-clad cultivator licked his cracked lips, his eyes filled with murderous intent, clearly disagreeing with the blood-robed cultivator's statement.

"Hehe, what you said makes some sense."

"If we can refine the Xuan Yin Ghost Claw, the power of the supernatural ability will be greatly enhanced by the Xuan Yin Ghost Claw, and then we will have nothing to fear from this person."

“As long as he remains in Wuling City, there will always be opportunities, so there’s no need to rush.”

The blood-robed cultivator's lips curled up slightly, revealing a strange smile.

While the two were talking, Han Li had already left the trade fair and headed straight towards the teleportation pavilion.

He was far from expecting that he could obtain the two materials for refining the Soul Nourishing Bell so smoothly on this trip. However, in this way, the wisp of the Mountain Moving Taoist's soul could be completely stabilized. In the future, when his cultivation reaches the Great Ascension stage, he might have a chance to revive her.

However, the blood-robed cultivator gave Han Li a very cold feeling. It was better to be cautious when dealing with such a person. Moreover, Wuling City was not peaceful at the moment, so it was better to leave as soon as possible to avoid any complications.

Three days later, in a secluded valley of the Li Huo Sect, a beam of azure light flew from afar, and after a few flashes, it arrived at a seemingly inconspicuous hillside and slowly descended.

The blue light faded, revealing a dark-skinned, unremarkable face.

This person was none other than Han Li, who had been teleported back from Wuling City.

This trip, which lasted only a year at most, felt to Han Li to be longer than the five years he spent in seclusion when he broke through to the Foundation Establishment stage.

The Fire Gate remains unchanged.

Before returning to his cave for seclusion, Han Li first went to the sect square to check some Xuan-level missions that could only be accepted by Foundation Establishment stage cultivators. Then he went to the sect's main hall, found the inner sect steward, and received six years' worth of spirit stone stipends before leisurely heading towards the Divine Weapon Pavilion.

Because he has entered the Foundation Establishment stage, Han Li is now qualified to use the earth fire to refine weapons within his cave.

However, he had to pay one fire crystal every three years as a gas fee. One crystal every three years wasn't too expensive. After much consideration, Han Li finally decided to bring the earth fire to his cave.

In this way, it will be much more convenient whether it is to go into seclusion to refine weapons or anything else.

After receiving the Earth Fire Guiding Token and the Spirit Guiding Array from the Divine Weapon Pavilion, Han Li left the pavilion and headed towards the direction of his cave.

"Junior Brother Han!"

Just as Han Li was pondering, a familiar voice came from not far away.

A young cultivator dressed in a fiery red Daoist robe walked slowly towards them. He had sword-like eyebrows and bright eyes, and his body exuded a rich fire spiritual energy. Waves of heat emanated from his body. The newcomer was none other than Yan Xiao, who had been in seclusion for many years.

Beside Yan Xiao stood a young man dressed similarly, radiating intense fire-attribute spiritual energy; this was none other than his third senior brother, Fang Yuan.

Behind the two, a girl of about fifteen or sixteen years old followed awkwardly, but her eyes lit up with surprise the moment she saw Han Li.

Han Li greets Senior Brother Yan Xiao and Senior Brother Fang!

Upon seeing the person who had arrived, Han Li quickly bowed and greeted them.

"Junior brother, there's no need to be so formal. I heard from our master that you broke through to the Foundation Establishment stage, but coincidentally, I was in seclusion in my cave at the time, which is why I was unable to meet you."

"Junior Brother Han, you've really put me in a difficult position this time." Fang Yuan walked towards Han Li with a mournful face and angrily punched Han Li's chest.

"Didn't I remind you before? The matter between Master and Fairy Xuanlian must not be told to anyone. It must not be told to anyone."

"You had the nerve to say it to Master, which made me copy the Li Huo Sect's rules of conduct a thousand times as punishment. My right hand still hurts!"

"If Junior Brother Han doesn't offer some compensation, I... I will never forgive you!"

Fang Yuan grabbed Han Li's shoulder and cried out.

Upon hearing this, a hint of embarrassment flashed across Han Li's face. There was nothing he could do; if he hadn't taken Fang Shixiong's place as a shield in that situation, he would probably have been the one punished by copying the text a thousand times.

"Alright, Junior Brother Fang, don't make things difficult for Junior Brother Han. Besides, didn't Master already give you..."

Before he could finish speaking, Fang Yuan hurriedly jumped down and covered Yan Xiao's mouth.

"What did Master say?"

Han Li was somewhat confused and stared at the two of them with a blank expression.

"It's nothing, Junior Brother Han. Since Senior Brother Yan Xiao has pleaded for you, I will reluctantly forgive you. However, Junior Brother Han, you must remember that you owe me a great favor."

"A thousand times!"

As he spoke, Fang Yuan held up one finger.

Looking at the two frolicking in front of him, Han Li smiled helplessly.

"Big brother immortal, Xuan'er has finally found you!"

Just then, the girl next to him suddenly took Han Li's arm and said something.

"You are... Lan Xuan'er?"

Looking the girl up and down, Han Li's eyes flashed with a hint of astonishment.

At this moment, Lan Xuan'er was no longer the crying little girl she once was; she exuded the magical power of the fourth level of Qi Refining.

"By the way, Junior Brother Han, I heard from Fellow Daoist Jiao Fei, who is stationed at the outer sect, that you were the one who introduced this little girl?"

"She has dual fire and wood spiritual roots, and her aptitude is indeed quite good. Originally, an inner sect elder in the Core Formation stage wanted to take her as a disciple, but this little girl refused."

"They specifically asked to become Junior Brother Han's disciple, and there was no way to stop them."

Fang Yuan smiled and explained to Han Li.

Upon hearing this, Han Li was somewhat speechless.

He never expected that the little guy he casually pointed out back then would not only join the Li Huo Sect, but also want to become his disciple.

Although Han Li has a good impression of the little girl, he has no intention of taking her as a disciple at the moment.

He himself still needs to work hard to improve, so how could he have time to instruct others?

Moreover, given Lan Xuan'er's cultivation aptitude, even if I flatter her, I can't catch up.

If one day, I, as the master, am surpassed by my apprentice, wouldn't I be a laughingstock?

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