Chapter 1189: Volume 7: Across the Human World Chapter 1185: Inside the Mansion

After a meal’s time, Han Li sat on the main seat in the hall of his cave abode, with four beautiful women standing respectfully on both sides in front of him, each of them solemn and not daring to even take a deep breath.

Upon returning to the cave abode, Mu Peiling and the other two women learned that not only had Han Li advanced to the late Nascent Soul stage, but he had also suppressed the other three great cultivators, becoming the top cultivator in the Tian Luo. Such astonishing news shocked the women, and their reverence for Han Li naturally deepened.

“You need not worry about the matter of the second Nascent Soul. It has been captured, and in a few days, I will erase its autonomous Divine Sense and refine it into my second Nascent Soul. However, the three of you were quite bold to rashly enter the inner valley of Devilfall Valley. Don’t you know that even Nascent Soul cultivators who enter there mostly cannot exit safely?” Han Li’s expression was icy as he reprimanded the three women with dissatisfaction in his tone.

“Reporting to martial uncle, the Illusory Spirit Grass was simply too important to us. It was a risk we felt we had to take to explore the inner valley. We will never be so reckless again,” the woman surnamed Song said as she stood with her hands clasped, explaining herself.

“Illusory Spirit Grass? You couldn’t be thinking of refining the ‘Illusion Dispelling Pill’ to use for breaking through your bottlenecks, could you?” Seeing the woman surnamed Song reply, Han Li, who had known her since before his Core Formation and could not keep scolding her, furrowed his brows and asked.

“Master’s perception is accurate; we indeed wanted to refine this pill,” Liu Yu’er replied honestly this time.

“If it’s for that pill, then you don’t need to search for any Illusory Spirit Grass anymore. I just happen to have a bottle here. This medicinal pill should not be taken in excess when attempting to break through bottlenecks; two pills each for the three of you will suffice.” Han Li slapped his waist with one hand, conjuring a small green bottle in his palm, which he casually tossed to Liu Yu’er.

This bottle of medicinal pills was refined by some Nascent Soul eccentric who had perished at his hands, and it was completely useless to him. Now he was simply giving it away as an easy favor.

The woman subconsciously caught it and only after understanding Han Li’s words did she become both shocked and delighted, quickly expressing her gratitude.

The woman surnamed Song and Mu Peiling were also overjoyed and stepped forward to give thanks as well.

“Never mind, it’s just a mere bottle of medicinal pills. I’ve summoned you here because I have several other matters to assign to you,” said Han Li, waving his hand indifferently.

“Martial uncle, please tell us, your orders are our command,” the woman surnamed Song replied respectfully.

Seeing that Han Li had something to say, the other two women also became solemn.

“You should know that I’ve always disliked meddling in sect affairs, but now, as one of the Great Elders of the sect, it is not appropriate for me to completely ignore such matters and leave everything to Elder Lu to deal with. Therefore, I need a disciple who, while I’m in seclusion for cultivation, can assist Elder Lu in managing the sect. Liu Yu’er, would you be willing to represent me in handling some sect affairs? Of course, I wouldn’t have you waste your time for nothing. I will teach you several secret Oracular Formulas and bestow several treasures upon you, which should make you a rare rival among your peers. Hehe, although initially you were forced to become an Unofficial Disciple of mine, if you agree to this matter, I will formally accept you as a genuine disciple,” Han Li said meaningfully to Liu Yu’er.

“Master, are you serious about this!” Liu Yu’er’s eyes brightened and she blurted out the question immediately upon hearing this.

“Given my current status, would I lie to you?” Han Li said with a slight smile.

“If this is the case, disciple will respectfully obey Master’s commands!” Liu Yu’er agreed almost without hesitation.

It was unclear what truly moved her–the increase in power within the Drifting Cloud Sect or the opportunity to become a formal disciple of Han Li. Of course, it might also be that both factors were equally enticing to her.

Han Li nodded in satisfaction. He flicked his sleeve, revealing a white jade slip in his hand, and from his storage pouch, he took out a pair of green rings, a fire-measuring ruler, and a golden flying sword, handing them all to Liu Yu’er.

Liu Yu’er gracefully accepted the jade slips and treasures, repeatedly thanking him with excitement visible on her delicate features.

Although she did not know what kind of formidable Divine Skills were recorded on the jade slips, just these ancient treasures were enough to satisfy her desires, treasures she wouldn’t even dare to dream of possessing.

“You go down first and see Senior Martial Brother Lu. I will soon send a Sound Transmission Talisman to inform him of this matter,” Han Li instructed her.

Upon hearing this, Liu Yu’er immediately and respectfully agreed, then took her leave.

As soon as Liu Yu’er left the cave abode, Han Li flipped his palm, and a Sound Transmission Talisman appeared in his hand.

He murmured a few words to the talisman, and with a flick of his hand, the Sound Transmission Talisman turned into a streak of firelight and shot out, vanishing in the blink of an eye.

The others all watched Han Li’s actions silently, not daring to disturb him.

“Martial Nephew Song, I also have a task I’d like you to undertake,” Han Li said, turning to address the woman surnamed Song with a softened voice.

“Martial uncle, please just say the word,” the woman surnamed Song said without hesitation.

“It’s not actually a big deal, but I hope that in the next few years, when you recruit inner disciples for the sect, you find me a disciple with an exceptionally strong innate Divine Sense. I want to personally take them under my wing for special training,” said Han Li after pondering for a moment.

“A Divine Sense naturally strong? Such a disciple only appears once every hundred years. I dare not guarantee it, Martial Nephew, but I will try my best to find one.” The woman surnamed Song was taken aback by Han Li’s words, hesitating somewhat.

“No matter, I didn’t say we had to find one right away. Just keep an eye out for now. I see that you have reached the peak of the mid Core Formation stage. Reliance on Illusion Dispelling Pills alone probably won’t give you a great chance of breaking through. Here, I have a bottle of ‘Yin Origin Pills,’ which may not be famous but are extremely beneficial to female cultivators who are still virgins. You might want to try taking a few when attempting your breakthrough.” As Han Li spoke, he raised one hand and with a flash of green light, a small black bottle appeared in his hand and then soundlessly flew towards the woman surnamed Song.

Although this woman had not heard of the ‘Yin Origin Pill,’ with Han Li’s position as a great cultivator stating so, it naturally could not be false.

After showing a delighted expression, she verbally expressed her thanks and accepted the jade bottle.

After exchanging a few more words with the woman surnamed Song, Han Li sent her away from his cave residence and then turned his gaze to Mu Peiling.

Mu Peiling’s body involuntarily tensed, and her previously lifted beautiful face unknowingly lowered once more, the ear pendants she wore faintly blushing with embarrassment.

“You have been my concubine for about a hundred years now, haven’t you?” Han Li’s eyes flickered with complexity as he gently asked.

“Yes, Master. When you took me under your care, you had just successfully condensed your Nascent Soul, and now you are a great cultivator in the late stages.” Eventually, Mu Peiling lifted her head again and replied softly.

“When I took you in initially, it was with the thought of utilizing your virgin body to cultivate the Phoenix Subversion Cultivation Art, which would aid me in breaking through the Nascent Soul Realm. However, plans can’t keep up with changes, and both the mid and late stages of my Nascent Soul surprisingly advanced through other means, whereas the Phoenix Subversion Cultivation Art is only effective for breaking through the Nascent Soul Realm.”

“Does Master wish for Peiling to leave Mother-Child Peak?” Mu Peiling’s beautiful face turned pale, devoid of color.

“To chase you away? Of course not. But originally when you became my concubine, it was largely due to pressure from your family. Now that you are a Core Formation expert, no one can coerce you anymore. And I don’t want to keep you by my side under unclear circumstances. On one hand, it might indeed waste your prime years, and on the other hand, Wan’er will be freed from her entrapment soon, and I have to give her an explanation.”

As he got to this point, Han Li’s words paused for a moment.

“What does Master plan to do with Peiling?” Mu Peiling asked with her teeth biting her red lips.

“It’s simple. Just like back then, now I will give you two choices again, you can choose one of them. One path, I will compensate you for the hardships of cultivating the Phoenix Subversion Cultivation Art over the years and then let you leave Mother-Child Peak, returning your freedom to you, allowing you to marry freely. From then on, we’ll have nothing to do with each other!”

“With Master’s reputation nowadays, even if you personally clarify my name and restore my reputation, who in Tian Luo would dare to marry me?” Mu Peiling showed a bitter smile and murmured.

Han Li heard this and frowned slightly, but said nothing and continued:

“The second path is not complicated either. If you truly are dedicated to the path of Immortal Cultivation and are willing to devote your life to it, I can continue to keep you at Mother-Child Peak. Officially, you will still be my concubine, but in reality, I could regard you as a disciple and provide some guidance in the ways of cultivation. Of course, your aptitude for cultivation isn’t bad either, and I could also have Wan’er formally take you as a disciple. After all, the Cultivation Technique Wan’er practices is originally suited for female cultivators, and you following her might be more appropriate than my guidance. Of course, doing this might still result in some idle gossip, but it can reduce the harmful rumors to the lowest level.” Han Li looked at the woman’s beautiful features, speaking calmly.

After hearing the choices Han Li offered, Mu Peiling fell silent.

Han Li did not urge her to make a decision and seemed in no hurry to have her choose.

“Can I choose neither?” The woman suddenly said.

“What do you mean by that?” Han Li slightly knitted his brows.

“I want to be Master’s true concubine! To follow by Master’s side for life!” After another moment of silence, Mu Peiling said resolutely.

“Really become my concubine? That won’t work.” Han Li’s expression shifted, but he shook his head.

“Why? Does Master think Peiling is too low in cultivation or not pleasing enough in looks to stand by your side?” Mu Peiling’s complexion turned deathly pale.

“That’s not it. Your cultivation has reached the mid-core Formation stage, which is naturally no small feat, and in terms of looks, you are also within the top ten among all the female cultivators I have met,” Han Li sighed.

“Then why does Master reject the idea outright? Are you worried that the Southern Palace elders won’t agree?” Mu Peiling asked.

“Wan’er’s matter is just one aspect. But the main reason is that I am wholeheartedly devoted to the Dao. In the future, I will often go into seclusion for dozens of years at a time. If you could reach the Nascent Soul and thus live for a thousand years, that would be one thing, but if you can’t enter the Nascent Soul Stage, I fear you will have very few opportunities to see me after just a few more of my seclusions. To stay with me would be merely squandering your life. I don’t want either of us to suffer in vain.” Han Li pondered for a moment, then replied somewhat helplessly.

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