"Haha, looks like Fellow Daoist Hu Yan's harvest in the past few years is truly great. To be able to accompany these immortal nectar brews every day, you truly deserve the title of Immortal Wine," Han Li said with a smile.
"I've collected quite a lot of fine wine. Unfortunately, I don't have a bosom friend to share it with. Since you're here today, I can drink to my heart's content," Daoist Huyan said with a laugh.
"Of course." Han Li naturally wouldn't object.
The two of them sat across from each other. Daoist Huyan took out the fine wine he had collected over the years, chatting about the events of the past while drinking to his heart's content.
Soon, both of them were somewhat intoxicated.
Han Li talked about what he had seen in Torch Dragon Path a few days ago.
Daoist Huyan had stayed in the Torch Dragon Path for a much longer time than Han Li, so he had a deeper relationship with the place. After hearing this, he couldn't help but sigh.
"After this calamity is over, if Daoist Huyan is willing, you can return to the Northern Frost Celestial Realm and revitalize the Torch Dragon Path. You don't have to worry about resources, I can help you," Han Li said when he saw Daoist Huyan's expression.
His "True Word Reincarnation Scripture" was obtained from the Torch Dragon Sect, so it was somewhat worthy.
With his current cultivation and wealth, reviving a small sect like the Fire Dragon Cult was just a piece of cake for him.
A few days ago, when he was at the Torch Dragon Path, he was focused on cultivation and did not have the time to consider this matter.
"Heh heh, you brat, you sure talk big. Looks like you really have some ability.
However, all things flourish and wither in an orderly fashion. The rise and fall of a sect is the same. We shouldn't forcefully interfere with it. Let's talk about it in the future if we're fated to. "Daoist Huyan glanced at Han Li in astonishment. Then, he raised his cup and drank.
"Fellow Hu Yan's personality is still the same, but the way he does things now is very different from before." Han Li raised his eyebrows and said thoughtfully.
"After experiencing so many things, especially after my strength dropped, I, I, have seen through many things. Whether it's kindness or hatred, it's all fleeting clouds.
There's no point in thinking too much. Why don't we drink and sing? How long is life? "Daoist Huyan chuckled.
"Gratitude and hatred are all fleeting clouds … all fleeting clouds …" Han Li muttered.
"The current me is no longer the me of the past. I don't know what the future holds, and I don't want to know either. I've long since stopped clinging to the future me.
As the saying goes, if there's wine today, then get drunk today! "Daoist Huyan shook his head as he spoke. Then, he poured himself a cup of wine and drank it.
"That's right. It's not just gratitude and grudges. Friendship, family, pain, and happiness are just the obsession of the human heart towards the past, present, and future. In fact, there's no need to care about them, and there's no need to fuss about them." Han Li's eyes flashed with a trace of enlightenment as he muttered to himself.
Daoist Huyan raised his empty wine cup and looked at Han Li with a strange expression. He was somewhat confused.
"By the same logic, the physical body is born with the essence and blood of its father and mother. Since the beginning of the path of cultivation, it has absorbed the Qi of Heaven and Earth. The bones and blood of the physical body have changed countless times. Even in the current realm, it is changing every moment," Han Li said, and his eyes slowly lit up.
"Since there's no need to be obsessed with the physical body and consciousness, I'm not me, you're not you, and he's not him. Everything is fabricated and fleeting.
However, fabrications do exist. For example, there's a reason why I'm drinking with you right now. It's all because of the Dao … "Han Li continued.
Daoist Huyan shook his head. He ignored Han Li and drank three more cups of wine in a row.
"Thank you, Fellow Daoist Huyan." Han Li suddenly stood up and bowed towards Daoist Huyan.
"Hey, Li brat, what are you doing?" When Daoist Huyan saw this, he also hurriedly stood up.
"Fellow Daoist Huyan, your words just now have untied a knot in my cultivation." Han Li didn't explain too much.
When Daoist Huyan heard Han Li's words, he didn't say anything else. He just laughed heartily.
After that, the two of them didn't talk about anything related to cultivation. Instead, they drank to their heart's content, reminisced about the past, and talked about the vast path to immortality.
The wine was immortal wine that contained spiritual power. Many of them contained boundless immortal spiritual power. With Daoist Huyan's current cultivation realm, he naturally got drunk very quickly.
Han Li waved his hand and sent Daoist Huyan to his bed. He scanned his body with his divine sense and frowned slightly. Then, he pushed open the door and walked out.
The sky was completely dark. A pure white moon hung in the sky like a silver plate, sprinkling down a large expanse of silver radiance.
The valley was quiet. The pavilion at the side was already dark. Nangong Wan and Yun Ni seemed to have gone to bed.
Han Li hadn't seen such a quiet night for a long time. He couldn't help but take a stroll in the valley, enjoying the rare peace.
"Senior Li."
A voice came from the front. Then, a white-clothed figure walked out from the bamboo forest. It was Bai Suyuan.
She had changed into a long white dress, which made her look even more delicate.
"Miss Suyuan, it's already so late. Why haven't you gone to sleep?" Han Li asked.
After a moment of silence, Bai Suyuan said, "Senior Li's cultivation is profound. You should've already seen the current condition of Senior Huyan's body, right?"
"Fellow Daoist Huyan's vital energy has been severely damaged. It doesn't seem to be caused by injuries.
I've seen this situation in some cultivators who used the Enlightenment Technique and transferred their vital energy to others, "Han Li said calmly.
"Senior Li, you're right. Senior Huyan's cultivation has declined greatly. It's not because of injuries. It's all because of me," Bai Suyuan said in a low voice.
Han Li didn't reveal any surprise. He stood there quietly and waited for her to continue.
"Senior Huyan was indeed injured in a battle, but it didn't harm his foundation. He should've been able to recover after resting for a while.
It's a pity that I broke through the bottleneck of the Golden Celestial Stage without any preparation because my Honored Master was killed. My meridians were in a mess and I almost lost my life.
In order to save me, Senior Huyan performed the Enlightenment Technique without caring about his own injuries. He used the vital energy that he had cultivated for many years to help me suppress my injuries. After that, he helped me to break through to the next stage. However, his vital energy was depleted and his cultivation fell, "Bai Suyuan said sorrowfully.
"So that's what happened," Han Li sighed.
Bai Suyuan dashed forward and knelt before Han Li.
"Senior Huyan's condition can only be treated by a master of the Taiyi Realm. Senior Li, your cultivation is profound. You should've advanced to the Taiyi Realm. Please help me, Senior Li. I'm willing to be your servant to repay your kindness."
Bai Suyuan's eyes were filled with tears. She looked like she was about to cry, which made people feel pity for her.
Han Li raised his eyebrows and waved his sleeve.
Bai Suyuan's body was lifted up by a force and she stood up.
"Daoist Huyan and I are old acquaintances. Moreover, he did me a great favor just now. You don't have to say it. I'll cure him," Han Li said lightly.
As he spoke, he took out a white jade bottle and passed it to Bai Suyuan.
Bai Suyuan was surprised and delighted. She took the bottle timidly, and a refreshing fragrance wafted out of the bottle.
She was energized and the celestial spiritual power in her body was slightly rolling. She was happy again.
"There are ten Immortal Ganoderma Vitality Increasing Pills in the bottle. They are the best for replenishing vital energy. Let Daoist Huyan take one every ten days. He'll recover his vital energy in less than two months.
As for his cultivation, as long as he cultivates diligently, he'll be able to recover in no time, "Han Li said.
"Thank you, Senior Li," Bai Suyuan was overjoyed and thanked him again.
"Go ahead. I like the moonlight here. I want to take a look." Han Li waved his hand and continued to walk forward.
Bai Suyuan hesitated for a moment. Then, she bowed to Han Li and left.
Han Li strolled in the valley and soon arrived at a small pavilion in the depths of a bamboo forest.
A white-clothed woman was standing there. It was Nangong Wan.
However, she was currently shrouded by a layer of invisible water ripples, which made her look faintly discernible.
"Husband, I want to be your servant to repay you. Why are you so cold to me?" Nangong Wan said with a faint smile.
"That bottle of Immortal Ganoderma Vitality Increasing Pills is enough to cure Daoist Huyan's injuries.
Let's go. The karma here has been settled. It's not a place for us to stay. "Han Li shook his head with a smile and held Nangong Wan's hand.
With a flash of lightning, the two of them disappeared from the valley.
In the next moment, the two of them appeared in mid-air.
Nangong Wan's expression relaxed and she asked, "Where are we going next?"
"Beyond the Heaven Region." Han Li's eyes flickered and he soared into the sky with Nangong Wan.
Soon, they arrived at the Beyond the Heaven Region. They found a safe place and opened up a simple abode.
Then, he brought Nangong Wan into the flower space.
"Husband, do you want to continue your cultivation?" Nangong Wan looked at Han Li.
Han Li nodded lightly.
"Wan 'er can't help you with your cultivation. However, I believe that my husband will definitely succeed," Nangong Wan said as she slightly curled her body.
"Wan 'er, your trust is the greatest help to me."
Han Li hugged Nangong Wan and kissed her forehead. Then, he turned around and entered the pavilion where he had been cultivating in seclusion.
All the restrictions on the ground of the pavilion were still operating normally.
Han Li sat cross-legged inside the restrictions and calmed himself down.
After a day and a night, his state of mind was completely calm. Then, he entered the divine sense space again.
The green-robed Han Li was sitting there as usual. He raised his head and looked at him.
He looked at Han Li from head to toe and his expression became serious.
"Hehe, your state of mind has improved a lot. It seems that you want to start the real corpse-cutting this time," the green-robed Han Li said.
"That's right."
Han Li didn't say anything. He rushed forward at lightning speed. A large amount of golden light shot out of his body and instantly formed a spiritual field.
To his surprise, the green-robed Han Li didn't dodge and let Han Li's spiritual field cover him.
Han Li's eyes flickered slightly, but he didn't stop. A crystal light flashed between his eyebrows.
The void around the green-robed Han Li moved. Then, countless crystal chains shot out of the void and bound him tightly.
The green-robed Han Li didn't worry about his situation at all. He even had a smile on his face.
Everything around Han Li disappeared. Whether it was the divine sense space or the green-robed Han Li, everything disappeared. There was only endless darkness.
"Illusion?" Han Li looked around and immediately activated the Spirit Cultivation Art. The light between his eyebrows shone brightly again.
Waves of incomparably powerful Spiritual Force flew around and turned into giant Spiritual Force swords. They slashed at the surrounding space.
However, the black space fluctuated slightly. The giant Spiritual Force swords were swallowed. They didn't cause any waves.
Han Li couldn't help but narrow his eyes. He was secretly shocked.
After fighting with the Self Corpses for so many years, his Spirit Cultivation Art had improved again. It was close to the seventh level. His Spiritual Force was extremely strong. Even if a Dao Ancestor who cultivated the Law of Illusion set up an illusory space, he should be able to shake it.
At that moment, the scenery around him changed. The black space disappeared and he appeared above a blood pool.
Viscous blood filled the blood pool, emitting a nauseating smell.
"Roar!" Five green-faced, fanged ghosts jumped out of the blood pool and pounced toward Han Li.
These ghosts were extremely ferocious. Their bodies were covered with blood-colored vesicles. They constantly spat out stinking blood. Their snake-like eyes were filled with a cold, blood-red light. There were seven or eight arms on their sides. Each arm had a different sharp claw. Every one of them was ugly and ferocious. It was infuriating.
These five ghosts seemed to have gathered all the ferocity and ugliness in the world. Their expressions were even more ferocious. It was as if they wanted to eat and drink human blood.