"There might be secret tomes, but don't even think about the heavy weapons. After the calamity of sect extermination, even the mountain where the Ancestral Hall was located was sliced off. If there really were any heavy weapons, they would have taken them out to defend against the enemy. They wouldn't have left them in the Ancestral Hall." Han Li casually said as he walked up the stairs to push open the two large black doors.
"Oh … that's a pity." The young girl said with some disappointment.
But very quickly, she became happy again and said: "Having secret manuals is already good enough. Superior cultivation methods are also very precious. If I can get a few, it would be a worthwhile trip."
There was a creaking sound.
The doors of the Ancestral Hall that had been sealed for many years slowly opened, revealing a long and narrow courtyard. The courtyard in the middle was empty except for a large bronze vat. The top of the vat was covered with green copper rust.
Walking closer to take a look, Han Li discovered that the sides of the bronze vat were engraved with simple and unadorned runes. The vat was half filled with clear water and a dark green lotus floated on top of it. From the lotus floated a strong power of the water attribute.
"Wow, such a strong water vapor …" Hu Xiao Cheng was only at the Nascent Soul stage and did not have a deep understanding of the power of the law. He cried out in surprise.
"It seems that there are still some good things here." Han Li said with a smile.
He casually waved his hand and the green vat disappeared under a layer of silver light. It was absorbed into the Flower Branch Heavenly Cave.
On both sides of the courtyard, there were two spacious corridors that led to a large hall at the end of the courtyard.
This large hall seemed to be a central hall used for discussions. Inside, there were some mats that had long decayed and there was nothing else. It seemed somewhat empty.
After passing through this central hall, there was a small courtyard behind it. The area was much larger than the courtyard in front. The entire courtyard was paved with white stones and looked like a medium sized martial practice field.
After the martial practice field, there was the last and most important building in the entire Ancestral Hall.
Han Li looked up and saw that above the main hall's door, there was a vermilion board with the words "Long History" written on it.
Upon entering the hall, the first thing he saw was a nine-tiered sacrificial table.
On the sacrificial table, there were many rectangular wooden tablets. They were beautifully carved with gold. They were not like the ancestral tablets of ordinary families, but rather, they were longevity tablets used to provide for the living.
After a quick count, Han Li discovered that there were over eighty people, all of whom were sect masters and elders of the sect.
On the lowest level of the offering table, there were two thick golden jade books, shrouded in a layer of golden flowing light.
Han Li stepped forward to take a look and found that there were still seals and restrictions left on them. However, because of the long period of time, the spiritual power was not enough and was already very weak.
After deciphering them, he flipped through them and discovered that the two books were not secret manuals.
One of them recorded a series of major events from the founding of the sect to the destruction of the sect. It could be considered a chronicle of the sect.
The other book was the sect's genealogy ceremony, which recorded all the names of the sect's founders and disciples.
"So this sect is called the Tranquil Sect. It has been passed down for so long, but it still couldn't avoid the destruction of the sect …" Hu Xiaocheng could not help but sigh.
When Han Li heard this, he could not help but think of the Truth Sect and the Netherfrost Immortal Abode. Didn't they also suddenly suffer an unexpected disaster?
He looked at the highest level of the sacrificial table, and his eyes flashed. Suddenly, he found that the longevity tablet with "Chang Qingliu" written on it was a little strange, so he grabbed it across the air.
The Longevity Medallion whizzed through the air and landed in Han Li's hand.
Purple light flashed in his eyes. After looking at it for a while, the corners of his mouth curled up slightly, and he raised his hand to touch the tablet.
After a while, the longevity tablet lit up with a green light, and a jade slip hidden in it flew out.
After Han Li took the jade slip, he waved his hand and put the longevity tablet back to its original position.
"Is this the sect's secret manual?" Hu Xiaocheng was surprised and asked with his eyes wide open.
"That's right.
It really is their Tranquil Sect's cultivation method, called the "Formless Record". "Han Li raised his hand and placed it between his eyebrows for a while, then nodded and said.
"I was worried that the esteemed guest would make a wasted trip and not get any treasures. That would be a waste of such a large sum of money. Now that I have this secret manual, I can rest assured." Hu Xiaocheng's face was full of joy, and he hurriedly said.
When Han Li heard this, he was slightly taken aback, and a smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.
He took Hu Xiaocheng and searched the entire Ancestral Master Hall again. After discovering that there was really nothing else, the young girl still felt that it was a pity.
However, Han Li did not feel that it was a loss. The "Formless Record" was a cultivation method to cultivate the power of the law of water. Although it was not very useful to him, it was useful to the Earthly Incarnation that was still in the Black Wind Sea Region.
Moreover, the bronze vat that he had previously kept in the Flowery Branch Grotto-Heaven, and the golden water lotus were obviously not ordinary objects. Just these two alone were more than enough than the Immortal Meta Stones he had paid before.
The entire Ancestral Master Hall was after all located under the lake. Although there was not a trace of wind blowing, it still felt unusually cool.
Han Li brought Hu Xiaocheng and sat on the doorsill of the Ancestral Master Hall. They looked up at the layer of light screen above them, and both of them were stunned speechless.
"Miss Hu, when that Elder Deacon asked you to follow me, did he also ask you to report my whereabouts at all times?" Han Li suddenly asked.
"How did you know?" Hu Xiaocheng was a little surprised.
As soon as the words left her mouth, the young girl regretted it. She could only scratch her head and said:
"Actually, it's not just you. All the esteemed guests who come to rent a place will be sent by the sect to follow them. Of course, this is not compulsory, and can be refused.
It's just that the others are all extremely beautiful fairy sisters, and generally no one will refuse.
This time, I don't know what's going on, but Elder Lu actually sent me to follow you. "
"That Elder looked down on me, and did not believe that I could break the Water Manor's restriction, so he sent you." Han Li said.
"So that's how it is …" Hu Xiaocheng said with a sudden realization.
"Remember, others can look down on you, and even belittle you, but you can't look down on yourself.
I see that your cultivation aptitude is not bad, and now you are still stuck at the late Nascent Soul stage bottleneck. Most likely, it's because you are limited by resources, right? "Han Li said with a straight face.
Hu Xiaocheng did not know why Han Li mentioned this, and nodded in confusion.
Han Li flipped his palm, took out a small vermilion bottle, and handed it to her.
"I don't have any medicinal pills suitable for low level cultivators, and the pills in this small bottle can only be used by you after you have at least reached the Body Integration stage.
Keep it well, and only take it when your cultivation is successful in the future. "
Hearing this, Hu Xiaocheng was stunned on the spot, and for a moment did not dare to reach out to receive it.
Seeing this, Han Li stuffed the small bottle into her hand, raised his finger, and pointed at the space between her eyebrows.
Hu Xiaocheng suddenly felt her Sea of Knowledge shake, and her whole body became a little light. Her body swayed, and immediately sat down, only to find that Han Li had already withdrawn his hand.
She searched her Sea of Knowledge in a daze, and found that there were many characters in her mind. Surprisingly, it was the cultivation technique named 'Incorporeal Record'.
"Honored guest, you …" Hu Xiaocheng's body shook, and she suddenly stood up, and was so surprised that she could not speak.
"It won't be long before this entire Three Rivers of Knowledge is turned upside down," Han Li's expression became solemn, and he also stood up from the doorsill, and slowly said.
"Senior rented this Water Manor, could it be that you want to do something big?" Hu Xiaocheng changed the way she addressed him, and asked.
"It's not a big thing, I'm just waiting for someone," Han Li said indifferently.
"Is it a friend?" Hu Xiaocheng tentatively asked.
"Enemy."
"Ah … what can this little servant do for you?" Hu Xiaocheng frowned, and asked.
"I have already removed the imprint that the Comb Stream Sect left on your body. Immediately leave the Comb Mountain, and go as far as you can. Cultivate well, and don't come back here," Han Li slowly shook his head, and said.
"Senior, why do you treat me like this?" When Hu Xiaocheng thought of her low cultivation, she felt somewhat ashamed.
Han Li glanced at her, and said with a sigh, "Consider it compensation for the other girl.
Consider it compensation for the guilt I felt towards the other girl … "
Hu Xiaocheng saw that Han Li's expression was somewhat sad, and for some reason, she also felt somewhat sad.
After thinking for a moment, the little girl bowed deeply towards Han Li, and respectfully said, "In that case, if this little servant's cultivation is successful in the future, I will return to repay Senior's kindness."
"Let's go," Han Li said with a smile.
Hu Xiaocheng bowed again, and then flew away.
After her figure disappeared, a ripple suddenly appeared beside Han Li, and the Weeping Soul's figure emerged.
"Master, aren't you afraid that she will turn around and report you to the Comb Mountain, and ask for a reward?" The Weeping Soul asked impatiently.
"Since when did my judgment of people become so inaccurate?" Han Li smiled, and said.
The Weeping Soul also smiled, and said no more.
"It doesn't matter even if she disappoints me.
I didn't disguise myself, came here with my true appearance, and even left my real name at the Comb Stream Sect. Isn't it because I want the Immortal Palace to know that I am here? "Han Li changed the topic, and leisurely said.
The Weeping Soul nodded, and said, "This time, they won't be able to return."
"Alright, since we have decided to open the door to welcome our guests, we must properly decorate the place, and not forget our etiquette." Han Li clapped his hands, and said.
Then, he turned around and entered the Ancestral Hall.
… …
Half a month later.
On the Comb Stream Mountain on the shore of Sanjiang Lake, a ten-meter-long white flying shuttle shone with a bright light as it hovered above the cliff.
There were four people standing on the flying shuttle, led by a middle-aged man dressed in a white brocade robe. Behind him were an old man with a long nose, a young man in a colorful robe, and a burly man in a black robe.
They were naturally Dongfang Bai, Tao Ji, and the others.
On the mountain peak below them stood a handsome Youth dressed in a green silk robe, and a round-faced old man. The former was the current Sect Master of the Comb Stream Sect, and the latter was the deacon who had received Han Li before.
At this moment, both of them wore flattering smiles on their faces as they looked at the four people standing high above.
Dongfang Bai looked down at the two, and asked, "Apart from reporting the news of that person to the Immortal Palace, did you leak it?"