"This immortal puppet's structure is far more complex than I had anticipated. I had thought that I would be able to forcibly alter its internal structure with the help of the lightning formation, but things didn't turn out as I had hoped," Daoist Xie sighed.
"So be it, I was only going to give it a try anyway.
If an opportunity arises in the future, I'll be sure to find a suitable puppet for you, "Han Li said with a shake of his head.
"Alright.
Even though I wasn't able to modify this puppet, I've studied it thoroughly over the past 200 years. If you're willing, Friend Han, you'll only have to spend over 1,000 years to cultivate a suitable earth-attribute cultivation art, and I'm confident that you'll be able to unleash 60% of this puppet's power. Even though it won't be comparable to an intermediate-golden immortal, it'll definitely be more powerful than an intermediate-golden immortal, "Daoist Xie said.
"Daoist Xie was once a complete immortal puppet, so I naturally have faith in your abilities.
However, let's talk about this later when we have free time, "Han Li replied in a noncommittal manner.
It would be great to be able to control an early-golden immortal puppet, but he didn't have time to think about that right now.
On the one hand, he didn't think that he could sit back and relax in Fire Dragon Taoism and spend thousands or even tens of thousands of years to cultivate in seclusion like other immortals. On the other hand, since he had found the True Word Reincarnation Scripture and the Great Cosmic Star Technique that were more suitable for him to cultivate, he naturally prioritized improving his strength.
"There's one more thing.
During the fusion process, I discovered that the clam bead contained a hint of lightning essence power, so I attempted to swallow it and refine it. As a result, the energy within my core has become a lot more abundant, "Daoist Xie continued.
"That's alright, I don't have much use for it anyway.
In that case, there's no need for this formation to continue operating, right? "Han Li asked as he turned to the lightning formation on the ground.
Daoist Xie nodded in response.
When Han Li saw this, he raised his hand and a streak of azure light flew out from his sleeve, dismantling the spell formation.
Meanwhile, Daoist Xie raised his pincers and crossed them before him, releasing a bolt of purple lightning that struck the yellow-robed puppet.
Ka ka!
A crisp crack rang out from the yellow-robed puppet's body, and it reverted back into a yellow ball amid dazzling yellow light before being stowed away by Han Li along with Daoist Xie.
…
About an hour later.
On a mountain peak near the Supreme Profound Temple, a streak of azure light flew down from the sky and landed on a white stone plaza. Han Li's figure appeared.
Walking along the plaza to the end, a rather large continuous courtyard appeared in front of him. Above the vermilion gate in the middle hung a horizontal board with the words "Hundred Wine Manor" written in flamboyant calligraphy.
Every time he came here, he couldn't help but want to laugh when he saw the four crooked characters on the door. No matter how he looked at it, it looked like four drunkards supporting each other and squeezing together.
Before he reached the gate of the manor, he heard a creaking sound. The gate of the manor opened inwards, and two servants dressed in green walked out, carrying a large black urn.
"Greetings, Elder Li."
The two clearly recognized Han Li. When they saw him arrive, they immediately put down their large jars and respectfully saluted him, calling out to him.
"What are you carrying?" Han Li couldn't help but ask as he caught a whiff of a slightly sour aroma wafting from the black urn.
"Elder Li, these are spoiled distillers' grains. Elder Huyan told us to pour them into a stream in the mountains," one of the servants replied.
Han Li nodded in response before making his way past the two servants and into the hall at the center.
Just as he made his way through the front courtyard and into the hall at the center, he was greeted by the sight of Huyan I emerging from the inner courtyard.
When Han Li saw his appearance, he couldn't help but feel somewhat baffled.
Daoist Huyan's hair was immaculately combed, and his clothes were clean and pristine. Even his strides were slightly longer than usual.
After not seeing each other for more than two hundred years, did this old man's personality change?
Daoist Huyan welcomed him with a bright smile, "Haha, good kid. Is your nose a dog?
I've just finished brewing a few jars of Hundred Flowers Wine, and you've already smelled its aroma and came over. What a coincidence! "Daoist Huyan greeted him with a bright smile.
"Senior, is there a joyous occasion?" Han Li asked, somewhat puzzled.
Huyan I was stunned for a moment, then he jokingly scolded, "Stinking brat, are you silently cursing this old man for being stingy? Are you thinking that I wouldn't be so generous as to take the initiative to invite you to a drink if it wasn't for a joyous occasion?"
Han Li chuckled, but didn't say anything.
Daoist Huyan didn't mind and invited him over, "Come, come, come. Let's sit down and talk."
After the two sat down, Daoist Huyan pressed his palm against the table in front of him. Light flashed on the table, and a silver-patterned white jade pot and two colorful peony cups immediately appeared.
He picked up the wine pot and tilted it slightly. Light azure wine immediately flowed out of the thin spout of the pot and into the peony cups. A refreshing fragrance of Hundred Flowers spread through the air.
Han Li's eyes lit up when he smelled the fragrance of the wine.
"Have a taste …" Huyan said with a smile when he saw Han Li's reaction.
Han Li raised the wine cup and took a sip. He felt a rich and slightly sweet taste fill his mouth. There wasn't the slightest spiciness or burning sensation.
"Good wine." After Han Li completely swallowed the wine, he clapped his hands and praised.
Daoist Huyan couldn't help but smile when he heard this.
Han Li raised an eyebrow as he asked with a smile, "However… this is indeed a good wine, but it's still a little bland compared to the Red Mulberry Wine and Fire Saliva Wine from before. This doesn't seem to be your cup of tea."
A smile appeared on Daoist Huyan's face as he said, "Hehe … This wine is brewed for others, not for me to drink."
"Oh, is it for Dao Lord Yun?" Han Li asked in a seemingly casual manner.
The smile on Daoist Huyan's face froze. He put away the wine pot and pretended to be angry as he said, "You brat … Even good wine can't stop your mouth …"
Han Li smiled but didn't say anything.
At this moment, Daoist Huyan's expression suddenly changed slightly. He said, "I didn't notice earlier, but your aura has become much stronger. It seems you haven't been idle these past few years?"
"I've indeed had some fortuitous encounters in these past few years.
I've also been in seclusion for a period of time, so I've come to visit Senior. "Han Li smiled and said.
"Hehe, to be able to make such progress in a mere few hundred years of cultivation, it must be no ordinary fortuitous encounter, right?
But I don't care about that.
Tell me, you brat. You never wake up without benefits. There must be something you want from me this time, right? "Daoist Huyan looked at Han Li meaningfully and asked.
Han Li sternly said, "It's still Senior who understands me … I don't know why the Bean Soldier I planted grew two female tofu blossoms. This is slightly different from what was recorded in Senior's notes, so I've come to ask about it."
When Huyan heard this, he raised his eyebrows. An expression of disbelief appeared on his face as he asked, "Two blossoms?"
Han Li's heart tightened slightly as he hurriedly asked, "What's wrong … Is there something wrong?"
"Wrong?
It can't be any better!
Generally speaking, after a Dao Soldier Tree grows a Bean Soldier, there's only a fifty percent chance that it will grow a female tofu blossoms.
Not only did you bloom a Female Tofu Flower, you even bloomed two flowers. It's not that this hasn't happened before, but the probability is extremely low … Speaking of which, why is your luck so good? This old man can't help but feel jealous when I see it. "Old Man Huyan leaned back, took off the wine gourd, and drank a mouthful of wine.
When Han Li heard these words, a thought flashed through his mind.
In reality, he had already guessed this in his heart. However, after obtaining an accurate answer from Daoist Huyan, he was finally able to relax.
Furthermore, with so many unexpected situations, he did not believe that it was because of his good luck. It was most likely due to the green liquid. However, he naturally would not tell Hu Yan.
"If the Dao Soldier Tree didn't grow a female tofu blossoms, wouldn't the source be cut off?" He thought of a question.
Old Huyan snorted and said, "Of course. Do you think that a female bean is something that can be obtained so easily?
In the Dao Soldier system, the continuity of the female bean is a huge problem that troubles all Dao Soldier Masters. Even if I told you about this, you wouldn't understand. "
Old Huyan snorted and said, "In that case, I've encountered great fortune. Hehe …" Han Li chuckled.
Old Huyan rolled his eyes at Han Li and gulped down another mouthful of wine.
Han Li ignored Old Huyan and said with some excitement, "If there are two female beans, after planting them a second time, they should be able to produce double the number of Bean Soldiers in another two to three hundred years."
When Daoist Huyan heard this, he suddenly said, "If it was me, I wouldn't waste such a precious resource."
"Senior, why do you say that?" Han Li was startled, then he asked in confusion.
Daoist Huyan scratched his head and looked deeply at Han Li as he said, "Kid, if you can maintain your good luck, one female bean will be enough to nurture Bean Soldiers. As for the other one, you might as well keep it for now. When you have the opportunity to obtain a high level puppet, you can plant it in its body."
"The female bean can be planted in a puppet?
Can the two be compatible? "Han Li said with some surprise.
"Puppets are one of the sources of Dao Soldiers. As long as the attributes are compatible, the female bean can be fused into the puppet.
Once the fusion is complete, the puppet will possess many of the attributes of a Bean Soldier, such as regrowth of severed limbs, repair of damaged parts, and so on. As long as the core is not destroyed, the puppet will be virtually indestructible.
On top of that, due to the runes engraved into the female bean, even if it falls into the hands of others, they won't be able to refine it, "Daoist Huyan said.
"It actually has such wondrous uses?
Would you be able to teach me the fusion method, Senior? "Han Li immediately thought of the Immortal Puppet that failed to fuse with Daoist Xie, and he asked in a probing manner.
"What?
You even have something as rare as an Immortal Puppet? "Daoist Huyan asked with raised brows.
"Senior, how could I possibly have something as rare as an Immortal Puppet?
It's just that it's better to be safe than sorry. If my luck is good in the future, perhaps I'll be able to obtain an Immortal Puppet, "Han Li said with a calm expression.