Han Li pointed to the magic treasures and said, "I've already lost two complete sets of flying sword spirit treasures. I'm currently lacking suitable magic treasures, so I'll take these."
"Hehe, Jiao Shiwu, don't you cultivate the water-attribute laws?
These magic treasures are mostly metal-attribute and are not compatible with you.
I cultivate the metal-attribute cultivation method, so these magic treasures are quite compatible.
Speaking of which, the jade box's restriction is very strange, so there must be a very precious treasure inside. I will give it to you, Jiao Shiwu. "Lin Jiu's eyes flashed and he chuckled.
"The item in the jade box might be as precious as you say, but the restriction on the box is very strange. If we are not careful, it will self-destruct. That would be a waste of a treasure.
In my opinion, Fellow Daoist Lin Nine has the best chance of opening this box, so I'll be asking for a few treasures that are more practical, "Han Li replied with a shake of his head.
"Jiao Shiwu, you are wrong.
If it weren't for you, the three of us might not have been able to enter this valley.
If you can't open it, then I have even less hope. I'm sure you won't force me to do something I don't want to do, right? "Lin Jiu looked at Han Li with a meaningful expression.
"You flatter me, Fellow Daoist. I'm well aware of my own abilities. After my previous attempt, I believe that my chances of opening the jade box are less than ten percent.
Actually, with your status and cultivation, you must have a lot of friends. There must be some people who are proficient in the Dao of Restrictions. "Han Li shook his head and said.
"Jiao Shiwu, you just want a few spirit treasures to make up for your losses, right?
How about this? Other than the jade box and the useless pill, you can take 60% of the remaining materials and I will take 40%.
That way, you won't be at a disadvantage, right? "Lin Jiu looked at Han Li and fell silent for a moment. He seemed to have made up his mind.
"This … Alright.
However, the Horned Dragon Grass and the Lightning Catch Wood are very useful to me. Can you give them to me? You can choose something of equal value from the materials as compensation. "Han Li looked a little hesitant and said.
"No problem!
Thank you, Jiao Shiwu. "
Lin Jiu cupped his hands at Han Li and waved his hand to release a golden light. He put away the Nine Star Sword, the golden mirror, and the other magic treasures.
In fact, he didn't care about the other magic treasures at all. His main concern was the Nine-star Golden Sword and the Golden Ancient Mirror that were the core of the formation. These two extremely pure metal-type spirit treasures were extremely compatible with his cultivation method. After he obtained them, he only needed to refine them for a thousand years, and he would immediately obtain two great treasures that were not inferior to fairy weapons. Therefore, they were things that he had to obtain.
Han Li's eyes flashed and he smiled. He waved his hand.
A green light flashed and the purple jade box and the useless dao pill disappeared without a trace.
The two of them looked at the pile of spirit herbs, materials, and immortal essence stones. They were quickly divided into two portions of different sizes and each took a portion.
At this point, the three of them had divided up all of the treasures and taken what they needed. Apart from a slightly bitter expression on Han Li's face, all of them were quite happy.
"Alright, let's not waste any more time. Let's leave."
Lin Jiu flicked his finger and a ball of fire flew out. It turned Ping Yaozi's corpse into ashes.
Han Li frowned and sighed in his heart. He didn't say anything.
The three of them quickly left the valley and turned into three rays of light.
A few months later, three cultivators walked out of the teleportation hall of the Misty Tomb Island. They came to a secluded area near the plaza.
There was a burly man, a scholar in green, and a fair-skinned youth. They were Han Li and the other two.
"There was an unexpected turn of events during this mission. Thanks to the two of you, we managed to get through this without any mishaps.
This is the reward we agreed upon. Please check it. "Lin Jiu took out two storage bags and handed them to Han Li and the other two.
Han Li used his divine sense to scan the bags and nodded his head.
"There's no problem. I still have something to attend to. I shall take my leave first."
Lin Shiqi cupped his fists after putting away the storage bags. Then, he turned into a yellow ray of light and disappeared into the horizon.
"Lin Jiu, now that I think about it, the reward of this mission is not as difficult as it seems. As the leader of this mission, you should have noticed it before you accepted it, right?" Han Li said to Lin Jiu.
"What are you trying to say?" Lin Jiu raised his eyebrows.
"I'm afraid that the reward of this mission is far more than this, right?
Haha, take care. Goodbye. "Han Li said meaningfully. Then, he turned into a ray of green light and flew into the distance.
"Hmph, if it wasn't for the reward, I wouldn't have risked my life!
However, I didn't expect a lowly Itinerant Cultivator to have so many tricks up his sleeves. I was wrong about him. "
Lin Jiu muttered to himself as he looked on at Han Li's departing figure. Golden light flashed from his body and he also disappeared on the spot.
Han Li's body was enveloped by a green light as he flew forward.
He was holding two items in his hands. They were the purple jade box and the wasted Dao pill. He smiled.
Although the Dao pill was useless, he might be able to discover something if he took it back and studied it.
Although the restriction on the jade box looked mysterious, he was not completely clueless. In fact, he had already thought of a way to break it. Otherwise, he would not have agreed to take the jade box.
Of course, he could not reveal this to Lin Jiu and Lin Jiu. Otherwise, he would be in trouble and his share of the spoils of war would decrease.
Speaking of which, he was extremely curious about what was hidden in the jade box. It must be something extraordinary for Ping Yaozi, who was almost a Heaven Pill Refiner, to keep it so seriously.
At this thought, he could not help but feel a strange heat in his chest. He could not wait to grow wings and fly back to his cave abode so that he could quickly break the restriction.
…
A few months later, Zhong Ming Mountain Range.
In the main hall of the Crimson Afterglow Peak, Han Li sat on a wooden armchair. He held a green teacup in his hand and used the lid of the teacup to take a sip.
Meng Yungui and the others were walking quickly into the hall from the corridors on the left and right.
After entering the hall, everyone bowed to Han Li. Meng Yungui stepped forward and said, "Elder Li, Sun Buzheng is currently at a critical point in his closed-door cultivation. Other than him, everyone else is here."
Han Li glanced at the nine people in the hall. Compared to when they first came here, their cultivation levels had increased greatly. Among them, Meng Yungui and Sun Buzheng, who were in closed-door cultivation, had the highest cultivation levels. The one who had improved the fastest was Meng Qianqian.
At this moment, she was standing beside Meng Yungui and staring at Han Li with her large, watery eyes. Her eyes were filled with reverence.
"I will be leaving the sect for a period of time.
I summoned you here today because I have something to tell you, "said Han Li.
"Please give us your instructions, Elder." Meng Yungui was slightly surprised but he immediately cupped his fists and said.
"After I leave, the Crimson Afterglow Peak will be temporarily sealed and will not receive any guests.
During this period of time, if there is no need, do not leave the peak. Stay in the cave abode and cultivate in peace. You only need to take care of the spiritual herbs in the spiritual herb garden.
As for the cultivation resources, I will give them to Yungui.
Alright, you may leave now. "After giving these instructions, Han Li waved his hand and said.
"Yes." Everyone responded respectfully, turned around and walked out of the hall.
Meng Yun Gui wanted to wait for Han Li to distribute the medicinal pills, so she naturally did not leave. Meng Qianqian hesitated for a moment before she followed the group outside.
"Qian Qian, you stay here too." Han Li suddenly called out to her.
Meng Qianqian's heart leaped with joy when she heard this. She turned around and walked back to her brother's side quietly.
With a flick of his wrist, a blue storage pouch appeared in Han Li's hand. He tossed it to Meng Yungui and said,
"I'll be away for a long time this time, so I won't be back for a while.
These pills should be enough. You can distribute them every once in a while.
Also, there are some Gu Yuan Pills inside. After Sun Buzheng breaks through and comes out of seclusion, give them to him to stabilize his realm. "
"Yes." Meng Yungui hastily caught the storage bag and nodded.
"Alright, you can leave too," Han Li ordered.
When Meng Yungui heard this, she looked at her sister with a slightly surprised expression, but she still excused herself and left the hall.
"I went to take a look a few days ago. You took good care of that egg.
Although it hasn't hatched yet, the vitality in the egg is abnormally strong. Even I was shocked by it, "Han Li said with a smile.
"It's Qianqian who didn't do a good job, so it hasn't hatched yet," Meng Qianqian said with her head lowered in embarrassment.
"Hatching depends on fate. The time isn't right yet, so you don't have to worry too much about it. You just need to continue looking after it," Han Li said.
"Rest assured, Elder Li. Qianqian will definitely take good care of it," Meng Qianqian said with a strong nod.
Han Li smiled and waved his hand to take out a small white jade bottle and handed it to her. He said, "I obtained this bottle of Flame Pill when I went out. You can use it now. It will be of great help to increase your cultivation speed."
"Thank you, Elder Li," Meng Qianqian hastily received it with both hands and said with a smile.
"Alright, you should go do what you need to do," Han Li said with a wave of his hand.
Meng Qianqian heard this but hesitated in place.
"What is it? What else is there? Just say it," Han Li said when he saw this.
"Elder Li, you just came back from a trip not long ago. Now you're going out again and sealing the mountain … I'm a little worried. Did something happen?" Meng Qianqian said with some hesitation.
"Silly girl, I'm a True Immortal. What could happen?" Han Li said with a smile.
"I see. That's good … Qianqian will take her leave." Meng Qianqian heard this and turned to leave as if she was relieved.
Han Li watched Meng Qianqian's figure disappear. The smile on his face disappeared and his expression gradually became serious.
He said it in a relaxed manner, but in reality, he was a little uneasy.
It had been less than three days since he returned to the sect, but it had been more than half a year since he left the Dark Frost Continent.
That day, Gu Jie's incarnation was able to tell that they were members of the Anicca Alliance. At the last moment, he also revealed his identity as an elder of the Northern Frost Immortal Palace. He couldn't help but be vigilant.
Han Li faintly felt that remaining within the sect at this time was truly not a wise move. Thus, he accepted a mission, intending to temporarily leave the sect and lie low until the wind blows over.