?Chapter 864: Volume 6 Spirit Treasures Chapter 861 Invitation Letter Chapter 864: Volume 6 Spirit Treasures Chapter 861 Invitation Letter “Cultivating the Phoenix Subversion Cultivation Art requires female cultivators to maintain their virginity.


    Otherwise, once they lose it, even previous achievements would be in vain.


    Therefore, until you haven’t advanced to the late Core Formation period, I won’t require you to serve me in bed.


    Let’s maintain our current relationship like this.


    Of course, if you truly can help me advance to the late Nascent Soul Stage, I can promise you here and now.


    I will definitely do my utmost to assist you in forming your Nascent Soul.


    With the full support of a late Nascent Soul cultivator, forming your Nascent Soul should not be an unattainable goal.” Han Li gazed unblinkingly at Mu Peiling as he slowly spoke.


    These words were not false.


    Once Han Li’s cultivation reached the late Nascent Soul Stage, he could again collect the Level Eight Companion Demon Grass and refine the Ninecurl Spirit Ginseng, which greatly aids in forming one’s Nascent Soul.


    After all, by that time, grade eight demon beasts would no longer pose a significant threat to him.


    Mu Peiling bowed her head in silent contemplation for a moment before lifting her face, which was as smooth as jade, and asked Han Li:


    “Master, does the Phoenix Subversion Cultivation Art cultivate particularly slowly or have any difficult-to-resolve sequelae?”


    “No, aside from not being as powerful as top-grade cultivation arts, this Cultivation Technique is actually three parts faster to cultivate than ordinary Incantations.


    And it has no drawbacks.


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    It’s just that in combat with others, you might suffer some disadvantages,” Han Li answered without hesitation.


    “Since that’s the case, Peiling will follow all of Master’s arrangements.


    I’m well aware of my own aptitude.


    Without Master’s help, my attempt at Core Formation would most likely fail.


    And as for reaching the Nascent Soul Stage, that would be even more improbable.” The woman looked at Han Li with calm confidence in her voice.


    “I am pleased with your response.


    Having been with me for so long, you are quite familiar with the kind of person I am.


    Although your status is that of a concubine, I won’t be overly harsh with you.


    Just concentrate on preparing for your Core Formation.


    When the time comes, I will make sure to send you the necessary Spiritual Medicine,” Han Li spoke with an unchanged expression, as though he had expected the woman’s agreement all along.


    “Thank you greatly, Master!


    I understand the principle that one should repay even the smallest kindness with a fountain of gratitude.


    My life now is entrusted to you, Master.” After saying this with a determined look on her face, Mu Peiling bowed deeply once more.


    Clearly, at this moment, Mu Peiling truly planned to rely on Han Li, shedding any previous uncertainties.


    After all, it would be difficult to find another cultivator like Han Li in the entire Tian Luo who had the Divine Skills of three great cultivators and treated his concubines so kindly.


    Moreover, the woman was well aware that Han Li’s grace towards her was not small.


    Without the medicinal pills provided by Han Li earlier on, let alone her current attempt at Core Formation, she might still be struggling at the middle stage of Foundation Establishment.


    This left Mu Peiling without hesitation, and she readily agreed to Han Li’s conditions.


    After Han Li spoke so openly, the relationship between the two seemed to immediately grow closer.


    The woman spoke with a hint of intimacy when she talked to Han Li again.


    Next, Han Li advised the woman on issues related to Core Formation in a pleasant and amicable manner.


    Mu Peiling knew this was a rare opportunity and listened intently to Han Li’s guidance, her beautiful eyes unblinking.


    It took quite some time before Mu Peiling felt she had learned a lot and had to excuse herself to leave.


    There were many inadequacies in her cultivation that she needed to prepare for in advance, based on Han Li’s guidance.


    Han Li did not detain her any further, merely reminding her of a few additional things before letting her return to her own smaller mountains.


    Silvermoon then saw the woman out of the cave abode.


    When Silvermoon returned to the main hall, Han Li was still sitting in his chair, but now he had a jade slip in his hand and was scanning its contents with his Divine Sense.


    This was the very jade slip that recorded the method to forge a replica of the Seven Flames Fan.


    “Master, are you really planning to help this woman cultivate all the way to the late Core Formation period?” Silvermoon quietly walked up to Han Li’s side and asked softly.


    “Why, is there something inappropriate about it?” Han Li withdrew his Divine Sense and looked up with a raised eyebrow, countering her question.


    “Not at all!


    I was just a bit curious.


    Given Master’s current status, directly taking on a female Core Formation cultivator as a concubine wouldn’t be difficult.


    So why go to such lengths for this woman?” Silvermoon’s gaze flickered with a hint of confusion as she asked.


    “It’s nothing.


    After observing her over the years, I’ve noted that this woman’s nature isn’t bad and she’s worthy of significant cultivation efforts.


    Taking her on as a concubine this time isn’t solely for the purpose of using her to break through my own bottleneck; I genuinely wish to cultivate a capable assistant.


    In the future, when I’m in prolonged seclusion for cultivation, I’ll need a close associate to handle affairs outside.


    Currently, I am a Drifting Cloud Sect Elder, so I can’t just ignore sect affairs and solely focus on my own cultivation.


    Wan’er isn’t the type who has the interest in dealing with sect matters either, and I presume she wouldn’t want to involve herself too much with such affairs.


    Besides, I can tell this woman is different from me and Wan’er; she isn’t the type to passionately pursue the Dao of Heaven.


    Once her cultivation reaches a certain level, she probably will no longer endure the loneliness.


    With that in mind, it would be quite apt for her to manage sect affairs on my behalf,” Han Li spoke calmly with a pause, then continued:


    “Of course, the most important thing is that the Phoenix Subversion Cultivation Art must be practiced with the willing cooperation of a woman.


    Without bestowing great favors, why would an ordinary female Core Formation cultivator willingly give up the cultivation technique she has practiced for many years to cultivate some unknown incantations?


    I have been helping her cultivate and reach Core Formation since the Foundation Establishment stage, and I may even give her the chance to form a Nascent Soul in the future.


    Only then will she have no complaints.


    Just like she said, if not for my help, she could have remained a mere Foundation Establishment cultivator for the rest of her life.


    So even though I do have some thoughts of using her, what she loses is merely a bit of status.


    Given all that I have offered her, I can do so with a clear conscience.”


    After Han Li finished speaking, he sighed lightly and, with a flash of light in his hand, the jade slip vanished from sight.


    “So this was Master’s plan, Silvermoon was indeed shortsighted.” Silvermoon tilted her head slightly and broke into a charming smile.


    “You won’t be too idle in the future either.


    I have now advanced to the mid Nascent Soul Stage and plan to enter seclusion in a few days to completely refine the last trace of the Celestial Ice Flame.


    Then I shall casually comprehend the method to unlock the Heavenvoid Cauldron.


    Everything within the cave abode will still be managed by you,” said Han Li, glancing at Silvermoon with a half-smile, and he continued languidly.


    “Master has refined the ice flame to the final step, which is indeed cause for celebration,” exclaimed Silvermoon, startled at first and then overjoyed, her face beaming with elated colors.


    “Yes, I have finally completed the first step towards opening the cauldron.


    I don’t know what conditions will be needed for the next step to open this cauldron.


    Alright, I am somewhat tired.


    I’ll rest for today, and we can deal with anything else tomorrow morning,” said Han Li indifferently, standing up from his seat and heading towards the bedroom.


    Silvermoon, watching Han Li’s retreating figure, stood still in the hall for a moment, lost in thought, and then gracefully exited the hall.


    The night passed without incident, and as soon as Han Li awoke from meditation the next day, Silvermoon came to report that Senior Martial Brother Cheng and Lu Luo had arrived.


    Han Li promptly freshened up and had Silvermoon open the restrictive formations before walking to the entrance to greet them.


    Indeed, the two elderly figures were waiting outside his cave abode.


    Han Li greeted them with a smile and welcomed them inside.


    Seated in the hall, as host and guests settled down, the elder opened the conversation with an apology:


    “Senior Disciple Han has only rested for a day, and we should not have come to disturb you so soon.


    But the matter is somewhat urgent, so we had to make the trip.”


    “There’s no need to be polite, Senior Brothers!


    We cultivators only need a little rest to recover.


    There’s no such thing as disturbance,” Han Li said with a smile, brushing off the concern.


    “Since Senior Disciple Han says so, I feel much better.


    In fact, as soon as you left yesterday, the Ancient Sword Sect and Hundred Possibilities Pavilion heard that you had returned to the sect, so they jointly sent an invitation, asking us to gather together.


    Although Senior Disciple Han has been a part of the Drifting Cloud Sect for some time, you have not yet met many from the other two sects.


    This will be a good opportunity to meet them.


    After all, our three sects share weal and woe in a sense.


    Tomorrow, Hundred Possibilities Pavilion is holding a master recognition ceremony for an artifact they have refined, and they have scheduled the gathering for that time.


    They invited us and the elders of the Ancient Sword Sect to witness the event.”


    “A master recognition ceremony.


    If I recall correctly, Hundred Possibilities Pavilion has quite a reputation in artifact refining.


    To invite us to the ceremony means that the artifact must be extraordinary,” Han Li remarked with some surprise, showing a hint of interest.


    “The invitation does not reveal that detail, but the one who will undertake the blood recognition is a young disciple who recently achieved Core Formation in the Hundred Possibilities Pavilion.


    I hear he has exceptional aptitude and formed his Golden Core in less than a hundred years.


    The old fellows in the pavilion have high hopes for him,” added Lu Luo, taking out a golden invitation letter and passing it over.


    “To form a Golden Core in such a short time is indeed astonishing.


    Alright, I will join you and the Senior Brothers tomorrow.


    I’m curious as well,” Han Li smiled as he took the invitation letter and glanced at it nonchalantly.


    “Hehe, it’s best that Senior Disciple Han is willing to go.


    I heard that the Great Elder of the Ancient Sword Sect, Golden Martial Ring, has also just exited his life and death seclusion.


    If I’m not mistaken, he was in seclusion for seventy to eighty years, and he was at the Mid-Nascent Soul Stage before that.


    Who knows if his cultivation has made any great strides after this seclusion,” Senior Martial Brother Cheng said happily, seeing that Han Li was willing to attend the gathering.


    “The Great Elder of the Ancient Sword Sect!” Han Li was taken aback, but then his lips curled up, not taking it too seriously.


    However, he suddenly scrutinized the elder closely and his brows furrowed.


    “Senior Martial Brother Cheng, I just used my Divine Sense to probe your body, and it seems that your condition is not good.


    Didn’t you find any lifespan-extending medicinal pills in Devilfall Valley?” Han Li asked with some concern.


    Upon hearing Han Li’s words, the elder couldn’t help but show a bitter smile.


    “If Senior Disciple Han doesn’t mention it, I know it well.


    I am only a decade or so from my allotted time and could pass away at any moment.


    As for Devilfall Valley, although I did find some treasures there, none were spirit pills to extend one’s lifespan.


    It seems to be predestined.


    But we cultivators, unless we truly achieve the great Dao, life and death are part of the cycle of heaven’s laws.


    There’s nothing to regret.


    In the future, the Drifting Cloud Sect will have to be entrusted to you two Senior Brothers.”


    After saying these words, the elder appeared quite calm, having long accepted the inevitability of this day.


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