Chapter 1557

In recent days, when Senior advanced, we all saw the celestial phenomena, so we came specially to congratulate Senior on the great progress in your divine powers! The ox-headed little beast finally came to its senses from the shock of seeing two "Han Lis," hastily performed a salute, its face full of reverent color.

It now naturally knows that the "Han Li" appearing before it is the true master!

"Oh, how do you know I must have succeeded in advancing? Perhaps I failed!" Han Li hehe smiled, asking noncommittally.

"Senior jests, others might fail, but with your great divine powers, how could such a thing happen?" The middle head of the three-headed giant serpent swayed, speaking in a fawning manner.

Han Li heard this, gave a hah, swept his gaze over the few demons, then his 'color' suddenly sank:

"Alright, stop beating around the bush. I already know one or two things about your purpose. You said you came to offer treasures? Just say what your purpose is directly. I don't have much time to waste here."

With Han Li's current cultivation, it is more than double that of an ordinary early Void Refinement cultivator. Although he did not deliberately release any aura, when his voice turned cold, the heaven and earth spiritual energy in the great hall was still affected, suddenly surging violently.

The four demons only felt the nearby air tighten, and immediately felt as if tens of thousands of jin weighed upon their bodies, their forms swaying, nearly collapsing to the ground.

"Senior, please calm your anger! We truly came to offer treasures, with absolutely no ill intent!" The ox-headed little beast's 'color' changed greatly, as it circulated its internal magic power to resist the pressure on its body, while hurriedly shouting at Han Li.

"What treasure do you offer for no reason at all! Never mind, first look at your treasure; if it truly interests me, then I'll listen to your words below. If it is utterly useless, you may leave immediately." Han Li said lightly.

As Han Li spoke these words, an inexplicable heavy pressure in the great hall suddenly dissipated and vanished, allowing the four demons below to relax, then straighten their bodies once more.

And the ox-headed little beast dared not beat around the bush, hastily making an eye 'color' signal to the golden ape beside it.

The ape hesitated slightly, then 'felt' on its body, actually producing a black wooden box, then took a few steps forward and respectfully presented it with both hands.

Han Li also said nothing, simply making a single-handed gesture.

The wooden box "whooshed" and was immediately drawn into his hand.

His sleeve flicked the box lid, and instantly the surface of the wooden box flashed with green霞, then it opened by itself, 'revealing' what was placed inside.

A fist-sized bright red fruit, its surface covered with silver 'color' silk net, its light flowing and shifting.

Han Li was somewhat surprised, and without needing the four demons to explain anything, he extended two fingers, lightly touching the fruit, and poured his divine sense into it.

After only a moment, Han Li's 'color' changed repeatedly—starting with surprise, shifting to curiosity, then his brows furrowed tightly, and he began to feel doubtful and uncertain.

Seeing Han Li's expression, the four demons couldn't help but exchange glances, but none dared to speak lightly.

After the time it takes to finish a cup of tea, Han Li exhaled, withdrawing his fingers from the box.

"This is a blood apricot! Truly troublesome for you, to actually find such a thing." Han Li appeared to casually close the wooden box, facing the four demons and 'revealing' a smile-not-smile expression.

"Senior's discerning eye is like a torch, seeing through the origin of this thing at a glance. This item was found by us four in a damaged ancient ruin in the Black Concealment Mountain Range. Now we have come specially to offer it to Senior!" The ox-headed little beast, seeing Han Li truly recognize the pearl's origin, was secretly shocked in heart, but replied with utmost respect.

"Hmm, if I remember correctly, this item has the wondrous effect of exchanging blood and refining the body, a rare auxiliary spirit 'medicine' for demon beasts when advancing, considered a thousand-year rarity. Since you are willing to produce such a thing, your request must be significant. This item is indeed somewhat useful to me; tell me your requests, and I'll listen." Han Li narrowed his eyes, speaking calmly.

Seeing Han Li's demeanor, the four demons exchanged glances, then the ox-headed little beast lightly coughed and spoke:

"Since Senior has seen through all our little thoughts, we juniors have nothing left to hide. We four came this time, and it is a matter of 'life' and death, unavoidable and great!" The little beast's 'color' darkened, speaking with a hint of pleading 'color'.

Han Li remained expressionless, merely gazing at this beast silently.

Seeing this, the little beast could only force a smile, then cautiously continued:

"We must offer tribute to the Roc people, which should not escape Senior's notice. But spiritual objects in the mountain range are growing ever scarcer; afraid that in over a thousand years, there will be nothing left to offer. So we came this time, hoping Senior would act, to help us four remove the 'slave marks' on our bodies, so we may return to our *** selves, no longer trapped on this island. If Senior agrees to this, we juniors will not only willingly offer this blood apricot, but also wish to present all the other rare treasures we have sought for years. Although our cultivation and divine powers are nothing in Senior's eyes, we still have some talent in treasure-seeking, and should not disappoint Senior."

"Slave marks? I said you all obeyed so well without fleeing far away—turns out you were truly restrained by the Roc clan's restriction. Let's have a look first, then talk." Han Li's 'color' stirred, and he suddenly raised his hand to grasp at empty space.

A piece of golden 'color' crystal light flew out from between his fingers.

Before the little beast could react, it only felt its body tighten, then a suction force descended from nowhere upon it, its body losing control and flying toward Han Li.

The beast let out a cry of alarm; its originally tiny and delicate form, upon being drawn, instantly arrived within a few feet before Han Li, suspended in midair, unable to move the slightest bit.

The remaining three beasts were startled, all retreating several steps and 'revealing' vigilant 'color'.

But Han Li did not lift his eyelids at all, merely attending to his own affairs, his eyes flashing with blue light as his divine sense instantly penetrated the beast's body, beginning to examine any abnormalities in its body and soul essence.

Seeing this, the giant serpent, golden ape, and other three beasts understood Han Li's intent, their hearts relaxed, and they all happily held their breath, quietly watching Han Li's actions.

Suddenly Han Li 'revealed' a strange 'color', then let out a soft laugh, raising both arms.

With his ten fingers flicking, a "hiss-hiss" sound of breaking air rang out, and crystal-clear green threads shot from between his fingers, flashing and vanishing entirely into the little beast's body.

Then Han Li murmured words in his mouth, the green threads in his hand broke, and he cast forth several magic seals.

The ox-headed little beast's body suddenly trembled violently, then its body straightened, and between flashes of green light, a bright red worm-like shadow was wrapped in a bundle of green threads, forcibly drawn out from between the little beast's brows.

That worm shadow was several inches long; upon close inspection, it was actually only a faint, insubstantial shadow.

But when this worm shadow had just left half a foot from the little beast's face, its body suddenly twisted and became immobile.

No matter how those green nets of spiritual light flashed wildly, they could not move the worm shadow the slightest bit.

At the same time, the little beast's face became filled with extreme pain, its mouth slightly open, yet utterly unable to utter a sound, and finally its head tilted as it fainted 'confusedly' away.

Han Li saw this, and 'mused' for a moment.

But then his brow lifted, a blue light flashed in his eyes, and he let out a low shout from his mouth.

Behind him, in the upper air, a blue 'color' halo flashed, revealing a blue 'color' great roc phantom.

As this great roc appeared, it raised its head and let out a piercing cry that penetrated gold and stone.

The three beasts, who had been watching intently, upon hearing this cry, only felt their bodies go numb, then their legs went soft and they collapsed in a heap on the ground.

No wonder the three beasts behaved so poorly!

The Wandering Tiankun Peng originally is famed for its habit of devouring other demon beasts raw; the golden ape and giant serpent are merely mid-tier demon beasts, utterly unable to withstand such close-range pressure from the blue roc phantom.

Just then, the blue 'color' great roc, under the prompting of Han Li's magic seal, flashed its head like lightning and pecked toward the little beast's head.

A strange scene appeared.

The originally motionless red worm shadow, which could not be pulled out at all, was easily snatched by the great roc's hooked beak, then it raised its head and directly swallowed it into its belly.

After another piercing cry, the great roc phantom thus dissipated into nothing.

The giant serpent and the other three beasts then trembled as they crawled back up from the ground, but each one's face 'revealed' fearful 'color', their gazes toward Han Li all filled with shock and alarm.

Han Li paid no heed to the three beasts, merely glanced at the ox-headed little beast before him, nodded in satisfaction, then made a single-handed grasp at empty space.

Instantly, blue silk shot forth with a sound of breaking air from the little beast's body, drawn back by him.

And at the moment the blue silk left the body, the little beast's eyelid twitched once, but it still did not immediately awaken.

Han Li frowned, but then his sleeve flicked, and a stream of green misty spiritual light shot forth, entering the little beast's body and vanishing without a trace.

The originally dazed and unconscious little beast trembled its furry body, and finally opened its eyes slowly, waking up.

"How is it? Can you feel now whether the slave mark in your body still exists?" Han Li leaned against the back of the chair, speaking leisurely to the ox-headed little beast.

The little beast had just awakened, and upon hearing this, it was startled, then naturally and subconsciously followed the instruction.

As a result, moments later, the beast's face instantly showed an expression of ecstasy.

"The slave mark is gone, truly gone. Thank you, senior, for your great kindness!" The little beast hurriedly bowed deeply to Han Li.

Since the slave mark was imposed, it had made the little beast feel as if there were maggots in its bones; now that it was suddenly removed, it naturally filled the beast with immense joy.

Seeing this, the other three beasts were also overjoyed, congratulating the ox-headed little beast incessantly, and then turned their expectant gazes toward Han Li.

"No rush, one by one." Han Li smiled faintly, casually pointing at the golden ape.

This demon immediately rejoiced, leaping forward eagerly……

After about the time it takes to eat a meal, the slave marks inside the bodies of the four beasts were completely cleared by Han Li.

The four beasts naturally felt endless gratitude toward Han Li, continuously bowing and scraping……

"You may go. I merely made a transaction with you. By the way, when is your next tribute to the Tianpeng clan?" Han Li suddenly recalled something and asked the four beasts.

"Senior, rest assured, we only recently paid our tribute; it will not be for hundreds of years before the Tianpeng clan returns to the island." The ox-headed little beast guessed Han Li's thoughts and hurriedly replied respectfully.

"Oh, then it's fine. You may leave." Upon hearing this, Han Li finally let go of his last lingering concern, waving his hand at the three beasts.

In a few hundred years, he would have long since run who knows where; even if there were some trouble, how could one possibly find him?

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