Chapter 1154

Han Li did not immediately rise to his feet, but lifted his head and gazed into the distance, his face devoid of expression.

Among the two escaping lights, the cultivators obviously spotted Han Li on the small island from afar; the escaping lights suddenly accelerated by a third, and after the sound of tearing space "chi chi" came, the white light arrived above the small island and converged, revealing two cultivators, a man and a woman.

The woman was about twenty-five or twenty-six, her skin snow-white, her black hair like clouds, dressed entirely in emerald-green palace attire, her whole body exuding an air of dignified splendor; the man, however, was a white-robed Confucian scholar in his forties, with an ordinary face, but his black eyebrows were thick as swords, his whole body radiating a killing intent, his complexion gloomy and cold like ice.

The two hovered at a height of over thirty zhang, both observing Han Li together.

Han Li slowly rose to his feet, his body floating up without wind.

After a moment, he was floating at the same height as these two.

"The great name of the Twin Saints of Tianxing, Han Mou has long heard it like thunder in his ears. Today, to be able to meet both fellow Daoists at once, Han Mou is truly blessed in three lifetimes." Han Li chuckled, appearing neither cold nor warm.

Seeing Han Li's expression that was neither humble nor arrogant, the palace-attired woman named Wen Qing, whom Han Li had met once before, smiled charmingly, her whole person seeming as if a hundred flowers were blooming, full of grace and beauty.

"There are only a few late Nascent Soul cultivators in the Star Sea; since Daoist Han has agreed to meet with my husband and wife, we would not break our appointment. This is my husband, Ling Xiaofeng. Although my husband and wife have some reputation, there are really not many who know our true names." The woman said this with her red lips slightly parted.

Han Li smiled faintly, said nothing, but carefully scrutinized the man several times; however, he happened to meet the man's cold gaze several times.

Both felt a sudden jolt in their hearts, without any reason, each feeling that the other was not someone to be trifled with.

"I heard Elder Zhao's reply that Han Brother already has a dual cultivation partner, also a female Nascent Soul cultivator, which is truly regrettable. However, all female cultivators advancing to Nascent Soul in the Star Sea, even if they are ascetics, it is impossible for our Star Palace forces to have never heard of them. Han Brother is not from our Star Sea, but came from the Great Jin." Ling Xiaofeng spoke, and as soon as he opened his mouth, he said words that caused Han Li's complexion to change slightly.

"Have the two fellow Daoists also been to the Great Jin?"

Han Li exhaled lightly, his thoughts racing, neither admitting nor denying it. But his tone of speech naturally led the Twin Saints of Tianxing to confirm their judgment.

The man's complexion nodded, his face showing the expression of "as expected."

"The Great Jin is called the holy land of cultivation in the mortal realm; my husband and wife would naturally not miss a visit there. Although there is an ancient teleportation array from the Chaotic Star Sea to the Great Jin, its location is extremely mysterious; even with our husband and wife's current divine powers, going there still involves some risk. Therefore, aside from the successive masters of the Star Palace, very few Nascent Soul cultivators go to the Great Jin. Of course, those cultivators who know of this ancient teleportation array were originally few in number. However, our Star Palace has always had an elder stationed near the teleportation array to guard it. If Daoist friend came to the Star Sea through this teleportation array, we would certainly know. Besides, if someone truly willing to spend over ten years flying nonstop through several other sea regions, it might be possible to reach the Great Jin. But the journey is naturally fraught with extreme danger, possibly being swallowed by some unknown monster beast. Almost no one would do such a foolish thing. I do not know how Han Brother arrived at our Star Sea." Wen Qing asked this with her autumn waves flowing, without concealment.

"I arrived here by sheer coincidence, not by my own intention. As for the method of arrival, it is difficult to replicate. Fellow Daoists need not worry too much." Han Li's expression moved slightly, but he spoke half-truthfully. He appeared unwilling to say more.

Ling Xiaofeng and Wen Qing exchanged a glance; although they were suspicious in their hearts, they did not pursue further questioning. The man spoke lightly:

"What is the purpose of my husband and wife inviting Daoist friend? Did Elder Zhao mention it to you?"

"He mentioned a little. It is said that the two fellow Daoists intend to discuss with me matters related to breaking through to Spirit Transformation; after hearing it, how could I not be moved and not come?" After a moment of silence, Han Li chuckled lightly.

"Not bad. Although my husband and I have been stuck in the late Nascent Soul stage for hundreds of years, we still dare to say that in breaking through to Spirit Transformation, we can help Daoist friend take fewer detours and provide several methods and secret arts that are greatly effective for breaking through to Spirit Transformation. Of course, whether it truly succeeds still depends on Daoist friend's fortune." The palace-attired woman said this with an unchanging smile, her voice pleasant.

"Oh, such a good thing. Will the two fellow Daoists not teach these secret arts to me for nothing?" Han Li showed no sign of being overly pleased; instead, a hint of solemnity flashed in his eyes.

"If Daoist friend agrees to become husband and wife with Yuling, we would naturally have no conditions; but since Daoist friend has no such intention, my husband and wife can only make a deal with Han Li." Wen Qing said this leisurely.

"What deal? Wen Daoist, please speak so I can hear!" Han Li narrowed his eyes slightly, staring at the woman's lovely face, his expression calm.

"Very simple. I wish to exchange these secret arts and insights for Daoist friend's assistance in guiding the young lady in managing the Star Palace, until the young lady can firmly hold the position of Star Palace master." Wen Qing said this with a solemn expression.

"Assisting Daoist friend Yuling!" Han Li heard this, his brows furrowed, his face showing a look of contemplation.

The Twin Saints of Tianxing were not in a hurry, quietly letting Han Li think carefully.

"Daoist friend Ling is probably only at the early Nascent Soul stage now." Han Li said in a deep voice.

"Exactly." The palace-attired woman raised her eyebrows, smiled faintly, as if she had guessed what Han Li wanted to ask.

"I do not know how confident the two fellow Daoists are and for how long they can help Daoist friend Yuling advance to the mid-stage? One hundred years, two hundred years, or even longer?" Han Li said this slowly.

"We do have a way to help the young lady advance to mid-stage within a hundred years; as for advancing to late-stage, it is not so easy, and we can only rely on the young lady's own fortune." Ling Xiaofeng replied coldly.

"Do you two think that without late Nascent Soul cultivation, one can firmly hold the position of Star Palace master? You would not want me to spend several hundred years on this, would you?" Han Li stroked his chin, sneering.

Upon hearing Han Li say this, Wen Qing's smile froze slightly, but immediately returned to normal.

"If Daoist friend Han feels this condition is too much, naturally we can exchange for another condition. Daoist friend must also know that the jumping clowns of the Nixing Alliance have provoked our palace greatly; if Daoist friend agrees to join hands with my husband and wife to exterminate them." The woman said this with a chuckle.

"A gentleman does not stand beneath a dangerous wall! Liu Dao and Wan San Gu are also renowned great cultivators for a long time; even if I join hands with the two of you, I have no confidence to retreat unharmed. Moreover, Han Mou has no intention of meddling in any disputes in the Star Sea. After finishing this matter, I will immediately return to closed-door bitter cultivation. This matter, I am unable to help." Han Li shook his head woodenly.

Seeing Han Li refuse the second condition outright again, the palace-attired woman's smile faded, although she did not speak again, she was evidently dissatisfied. Ling Xiaofeng beside her spoke:

"Han Brother may not know. The Spirit Transformation stage secret arts we provide to Daoist friend, many of them were researched over countless years by generations of Star Palace masters, their value is immense to us late-stage cultivators, basically priceless treasures. Daoist friend would not want to obtain these things from us for nothing, would he?"

This man, whose face bore a killing intent, began to speak in an unfriendly tone.

"How could I have such an idea? As far as I know, although the masters of the Star Palace throughout the ages are mostly late Nascent Soul great cultivators, those who have advanced to Spirit Transformation are few. Although these secret arts for breaking through to Spirit Transformation are rare and extraordinary, whether they are truly effective for me, Han Mou has some doubts. Of course, these things can certainly be referenced and are still greatly beneficial to me. But to have me spend the latter half of my years on this, or simply go take risks, Han Mou will certainly not agree. Fellow Daoists should still propose some simple conditions. Too complicated or lion's big mouth conditions, just forget them." Han Li ignored the dissatisfaction of the Twin Saints of Tianxing, spoke with his hands behind his back.

Upon hearing Han Li's words, the couple opposite had somewhat unsightly expressions. But they ultimately said nothing, instead exchanged glances, and then, in Han Li's presence, moved their lips slightly to transmit sound.

Seeing this, Han Li twitched the corner of his mouth slightly, then looked up to the sky, unmoved.

After a moment, Wen Qing and her husband seemed to have finished their discussion; Ling Xiaofeng spoke with an expressionless face:

"My husband and wife will use these things in exchange for Daoist friend's three future assists to the young lady. As long as Daoist friend helps the young lady three times, this deal will be settled."

"I can agree. But only when Daoist friend Yuling's life is in danger, and within my capability." Han Li pondered briefly, then agreed outright.

"Good. Daoist friend Han also needs not swear any oaths; given Daoist friend's status as a great cultivator, he would naturally not break his word. I here have three pieces of ancient cultivator talismans refined by special methods. Even if separated by tens of millions of li, as long as one party writes something on half of a jade talisman, the holder of the other half can immediately see it. Daoist friend, please keep them well." Ling Xiaofeng shook his sleeve, and three pieces of jade talismans flashing with white light appeared before him. Then he extended a finger and traced in the void over these jade talismans.

A fine golden thread flashed, and the three jade talismans split in half from the middle, becoming six pieces.

After shaking his sleeve over these jade talismans, instantly three of them flew away. The other three, after the man blew on them with his mouth, transformed into three streaks of white radiance shooting forth.

Han Li raised his eyebrows, reached into the void, and grasped the three half-pieces of jade talismans in his hand, then glanced at them casually.

Only to see that the inscriptions on the surface of these jade talismans were quite complex; although only half remained, they still flowed with spiritual light, clearly not ordinary objects at a glance.

Han Li, without another word, turned his palm over and placed them into his storage bag.

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