A few days later.
Han Li was meditating in the secret chamber of his temporary cave abode. Suddenly, he opened his eyes, got up, walked out, and waved his hand to cast a Dharma Art.
The door of the cave abode suddenly opened, and a dark-skinned figure stood outside. It was Mu Xue.
"Senior Liu, I have some information about what you asked me to find out," Mu Xue said as she bowed respectfully to Han Li.
"Come in and talk." Han Li nodded and let Mu Xue into the cave abode.
"Senior, according to the information I have collected, there are two ways to obtain the teleportation quota from the government." Mu Xue did not waste any time after she entered and immediately went straight to the point.
"Oh, which two ways? Tell me about it," Han Li said.
"The first way is to reach the Perfected Immortal Realm and become a Foreign Minister of the Island Lord's Mansion. You have to serve the Island Lord for a hundred years, and then you will be able to obtain a quota.
The other way is to complete some missions issued by the Island Lord's Mansion. Sometimes, these missions will reward you with a teleportation quota, "Mu Xue said.
Han Li fell silent when he heard this.
He would naturally not consider the first way.
The Ten Directions Tower's bounty and the mysterious chains that chained his Nascent Soul made him feel like he had a fishbone stuck in his throat. This was also one of the main reasons why he was in such a hurry to leave the Black Wind Sea Area. A hundred years was too long, and he was afraid that something might happen during that time.
The difficulty of the second way to obtain a teleportation quota was definitely not low. However, compared to the first way, it should be more suitable for him, so he decided to keep an eye on it.
"Senior, apart from these two ways, I also heard that the teleportation quota can be traded in the black market, but the price … is really high." Mu Xue saw that Han Li was silent, so she lowered her voice and said.
"How much?"
"At least five Immortal Essence Stones, and it is said that it is not easy to buy."
Han Li shook his head. Including the teleportation fee, it would be a total of ten Immortal Essence Stones.
Even if a Perfected Immortal Initial Stage cultivator did not cultivate, he would need to spend a thousand years to refine it.
Previously, he had inquired through the Anicca Union that he could exchange some Immortal Essence Stones in the union. However, one Immortal Essence Stone would cost about 100 top grade spirit stones. Moreover, there was always a demand but no supply. Once an Immortal Essence Stone appeared, it would immediately be exchanged.
Looking at the situation, it was obvious that the Island Lord, who had the authority to enter and leave Blackwind Island, was not willing to let the people here leave.
"Alright, I understand. Thank you," said Han Li. With a flip of his hand, he took out a high-grade spirit stone and gave it to Mu Xue.
"Thank you, senior!
If you need anything in the future, just let me know, "Mu Xue said gratefully.
Han Li smiled and sent Mu Xue away.
After that, he began to pace back and forth in the cave with his hands behind his back, as if he was thinking about something. After a while, he got up and left the cave, flying in a certain direction.
In the center of Black Wind City, there was a continuous stretch of black buildings.
These black buildings were completely different from the ones around them. Every brick and tile was made of rather exquisite stone, and they occupied a rather large area. The layout was also extremely exquisite. Inside, there were pavilions, gardens, and flowing water everywhere. It was just like an incomparably huge mansion.
The whole mansion exuded a faint black aura. From the outside, it looked as if it was shrouded by a layer of black fog.
When passersby passed by, they would avoid it and leave in a hurry, not daring to approach it.
This was the "Island Lord Mansion", where the Island Lord of Blackwind Island, Lu Jun's mansion was located.
At the entrance of the mansion was a large square. At the edge of the square stood a tall black palace. At the entrance of the palace hung a plaque with the words "Talisman Hall" written on it.
This place was quite lively. From time to time, people came in and out. Their cultivations were not low. They were at least at the Form Synthesis Stage. Occasionally, one or two Mahayana cultivators could be seen.
A blue light flew from afar and landed outside the main hall. Han Li's figure appeared.
He looked up at the main hall in front of him and walked in.
The main hall was quite empty. There was only a blue stone wall that was more than 100 feet tall standing in the center. There were lines of words on it.
Two black-robed men stood on both sides of the stone wall. Judging from their clothes, they should be from the Island Lord Mansion.
At this moment, there were more than a dozen cultivators standing around the hall. They looked up at the stone wall. From time to time, some familiar people would whisper about the content of the mission.
Han Li stood near the stone wall and raised his head to look.
There were many missions on it. There were about 20 to 30 of them. The description of the mission and the reward were written quite clearly.
Han Li only glanced at it briefly. He immediately began to look for missions that rewarded the use of the teleportation formation. Soon, he found two.
One was to find a spiritual material called the Green Rainbow Jade. The other was to guard an island. It required the cultivation of a Perfected Immortal to guard an island for 100 years.
Han Li furrowed his brows.
He had seen the Green Rainbow Jade in the ancient books of Wu Meng Island. It was a legendary spiritual material that contained the power of laws. Where could he find it in such a short time?
Even if someone could find this spiritual material, he would have to think about whether it was worth exchanging for a teleportation opportunity.
As for the guard mission, it required 100 years. It was not a problem for him.
"Eh?"
Han Li was a little depressed. However, when he looked around, his eyes suddenly lit up.
There was a rather special mission at the top of the stone wall.
It was a search mission. However, it didn't say who it was looking for. However, the reward of this mission was not trivial. As long as he could complete the mission, he could make a reasonable request to the Island Lord!
Looking at the time when this mission was issued, it was not long ago. There was also a note at the back of the mission that the cultivation of a Perfected Immortal must be above.
Han Li's eyes flickered.
This search mission was mysterious. Although it didn't seem easy, it was more reliable than the other two missions.
After thinking for a while, he walked to the stone wall.
A black-robed man bowed to Han Li and said respectfully, "Senior, are you going to accept the mission?"
"I'll accept this mission. Do you have the detailed information?" Han Li pointed at the mission.
Everyone in the vicinity turned to look at him, each with a different expression on their faces.
"Yes, senior, please follow me." The black-robed man's eyes lit up. He walked out of the hall, and Han Li followed him.
"A Perfected Immortal Cultivator!"
"Nonsense. Of course, he is a Perfected Immortal since he dares to accept this mission."
"But this person looks very unfamiliar. He should be a foreigner."
Han Li and the black-robed man walked out of the hall one after another. Voices of discussion came from behind.
Although there were cultivators all over Blackwind Island, Perfected Immortals, as the top cultivators in this area, were rare. Apparently, the others didn't notice that the unattractive Youth in front of them was a Perfected Immortal.
Han Li ignored the discussion behind him and followed the black-robed man to the Island Lord's Mansion.
The guards at the gate of the Island Lord's Mansion didn't stop them. They entered the mansion smoothly, passed through a winding corridor, and came to a hall.
At the moment, there were more than ten people sitting in the hall. There were men and women in different clothes.
Hearing the sound of footsteps, most of them looked over. After giving them a few glances, they looked away and went about their own business.
The auras of these people were powerful. Shockingly, they were all Perfected Immortals.
Han Li's expression remained unchanged. However, he was somewhat surprised. He didn't expect there to be so many Perfected Immortals on Blackwind Island.
"Senior, please wait here. Someone will come and explain the contents of the mission," the black-robed man said.
Han Li nodded and found an inconspicuous place in the hall to sit down.
A cyan-robed attendant came over and served him a cup of spiritual tea that was shrouded in white mist. The tea gave off a refreshing fragrance.
Han Li picked up the teacup and took the opportunity to secretly observe the people in the hall.
These people were clearly the same as him. They had all accepted the mission to find the Island Lord's beloved daughter. Their cultivation levels were almost the same. Most of them were alone. They sat scattered and did not communicate with each other. Some had even closed their eyes and were deep in thought.
However, there were also groups of people.
In a relatively conspicuous position in the hall, three people sat side by side.
A burly man, a young woman with a black veil over her face, and a thin Youth. The three of them were chatting and laughing as if there was no one else around.
"Fellow Daoist, I am Guan Yong. Nice to meet you."
As Han Li was observing the people present, a voice sounded. It was a slightly chubby, round-faced Youth who came over with a smile.
"I am Liu Shi. Fellow Daoist Guan, you are too polite." Han Li put down the teacup and nodded.
"So it is Brother Liu. Fellow Daoist, you look unfamiliar. Did you just come to Blackwind Island?" Guan Yong obviously had the habit of being familiar with people and immediately began to address him as brother.
"Yes, I just came to Blackwind Island a few days ago. How did Brother Guan know?" Han Li raised his eyebrows slightly and said.
"I have a lively temperament. I like to visit my relatives and friends. There are not many Perfected Immortals in Blackwind City. I know most of them." Guan Yong chuckled.
"I see. Brother Guan has a wide range of friends. I admire you." Han Li nodded.
Guan Yong was a bit talkative and chattered non-stop.
Han Li had nothing to do at the moment, so he chatted with him and asked about the situation of the people present. He found out a lot of things.
As time passed, another half a day passed in the blink of an eye. Two more Perfected Immortals came to the hall.
At noon, a series of footsteps came from the back of the hall. It was a dignified middle-aged man wearing a black brocade robe and a feather crown.
As soon as this person appeared, the hall suddenly became silent. Even the three people who acted as if there was no one else present were as silent as cicadas in winter.
Han Li looked at the person in front of him and his pupils slightly shrank.
The man in the brocade robe just stood there like a towering mountain in front of him. An invisible momentum rushed towards him, causing his heart to tremble.
"Island Master!" Guan Yong was the first to stand up and salute the middle-aged man in the brocade robe.