Chapter 212

Logically speaking, being able to be taken as a disciple by a Core Formation stage cultivator was an absolutely great event that a low-level cultivator couldn't even dream of. WM Net But after Han Li heard these words, in addition to being stunned, he subconsciously sensed something wrong.

With his aptitude and cultivation technique, there would never be such a good thing falling on him. As for the words about making a great contribution to the Yellow Maple Valley and wanting to reward him heavily, Han Li didn't believe it at all. If this Ancestor had won the bet and taken him in as a disciple on a whim, it would still be somewhat sincere. But to clearly lose so miserably and still want to take him as a disciple, this was truly thought-provoking!

While Han Li was turning countless thoughts, Ancestor Li became unhappy.

He had said the words about taking Han Li as a disciple, originally thinking that the other party would definitely be overjoyed and immediately agree. But who knew that Han Li would stand dazed in place, full of stunned expression, and didn't express his attitude immediately, which made him slightly angry.

However, on the surface, Ancestor Li naturally still had to maintain the demeanor of an Ancestor, so he said indifferently again:

"Han Li, if you don't want to worship me as your teacher, just say it clearly, I won't force you! I can give you a few more magic tools as compensation!"

Han Li heard this and knew that what the other party said sounded nice, but he must be dissatisfied in his heart. What would be the consequences of offending this Ancestor, Han Li didn't need to think deeply to understand. And for a Qi Condensation stage disciple like him to actually refuse to be taken as a disciple by a Core Formation stage cultivator was too unreasonable. He was afraid that after refusing, he would attract even greater trouble.

Thinking of this, he gritted his teeth. No matter what the other party was planning for him, he would deal with this hurdle first. Anyway, looking at this posture, if he didn't agree, he definitely wouldn't have any good fruit to eat.

"Being able to worship under the Ancestor's sect, the disciple is naturally willing. This is the disciple's honor! Just now, the disciple was too happy and forgot to speak, I hope the Ancestor will forgive me!" A large flush of red surged on Han Li's face, pretending that he had just recovered from the excitement, and said with an impatient tone.

Following that, Han Li very sensibly kowtowed to Ancestor Li several times and immediately performed the great ceremony of worshipping a teacher.

"Very good! From today on, you are a disciple of Li Li Huayuan. This Green Light Blade magic tool will be a meeting gift from your teacher." Li Li Huayuan's face was full of smiles, reached out to help Han Li up, and handed him a green long blade. Looking at its flashing spiritual light, it was definitely a top-tier magic tool.

Han Li took the long blade with both hands solemnly, kowtowed again to show respect, and then stood up, seemingly overjoyed.

And the others who were watching were dumbfounded, their eyes burning with fire. The look they looked at Han Li with was extremely strange, wishing that the person who received the magic tool was themselves, not Han Li, whom they had long been displeased with.

Although Han Li didn't know what others were thinking, the fiery gazes that fell on him made him feel extremely uncomfortable, and he couldn't help but feel amused!

If possible, he would rather the Ancestor had taken a fancy to someone else, not him, this unlucky fellow! He still remembered the lesson brought by his previous master, Mo Daifu! Now it was good, another master who was more capable and had other plans came, which truly made Han Li speechless!

"After a period of time, if you succeed in Foundation Establishment, I will naturally take you to my place and take you as an official disciple. If you don't succeed in Foundation Establishment, it doesn't matter, I will also give you some pointers on cultivation techniques." Ancestor Li instructed Han Li.

"Yes, Master!" Han Li naturally didn't have any other opinions and responded very honestly.

"Alright, it's getting late, let's return to the Yellow Maple Valley!" Ancestor Li looked at the sky and said.

Next, everyone rode on Ancestor Li's Silver-Armored Horned Python again and flew for several days before returning to the Yellow Maple Valley.

As soon as they entered the valley, Ancestor Li Li Huayuan took two managers and went to the Discussion Hall. The others dispersed one after another, returning to their residences, waiting for the rewards a few days later.

In a thatched cottage in the Yellow Maple Valley's Hundred Herb Garden, the old man Ma stared with wide eyes, staring at Han Li as if he had seen a ghost, and kept muttering in his mouth:

"This is impossible, not only did you not die, but you also picked up a leak in the Forbidden Land, handing over more than twenty spirit herbs at once, and were taken as a registered disciple by Ancestor Li!"

"Yes, Uncle Ma! Can this be considered my deep fortune and astonishing creation?" Han Li sat opposite the old man, smiling and saying, as if he were very proud.

The old man listened to Han Li's words, his complexion returned to normal, but he changed to a strange look and stared straight at Han Li, which made Han Li feel "hairy" in his heart, not knowing what the other party's intention was.

"Han kid, your Forbidden Land trip this time truly had a harvest that exceeded my expectations!" The old man sighed and said.

"I didn't expect it myself!" Han Li responded casually.

"However, do you know the true intention of Ancestor Li taking you as a registered disciple?"

The old man's next sentence, which showed a trace of regret, made Han Li dazed, but then he was overjoyed. But he still endured the impulse in his heart and pretended to be confused and surprised:

"Uncle Ma, could it be that there are other reasons for Ancestor Li to take a disciple?"

"Uncle? Hehe! Since Junior Brother Han has already worshipped under Ancestor Li's sect, you can call me Senior Brother Ma from now on. I don't dare to answer to 'Uncle' anymore!" The old man shook his head and said slowly.

"Cough! Why does Uncle Ma tease your nephew? Who doesn't know that the cultivation world is based on cultivation techniques for seniority. As long as I haven't entered the Foundation Establishment stage, Uncle Ma is naturally my elder." Han Li said very sincerely, and immediately poured a cup of medicinal flower tea for the old man, handing it to the other party.

"Not bad, not bad! You can be taught! It seems you haven't been dizzy by these things, then I will tell you in advance. Actually, even if I don't say it, you will know in three or four days." The old man nodded with satisfaction and said indifferently.

Han Li was slightly dazed when he heard this, but he listened attentively to the other party's next words. After all, he had been terrified about Ancestor Li suddenly taking him as a disciple, and being able to know the inside story earlier, he naturally wouldn't let it go.

"What reward do you think you can get for handing over so many spirit herbs?" The old man changed the subject and suddenly asked.

"I can exchange for two Foundation Establishment pills! I inquired beforehand that those who hand over about ten spirit herbs can exchange for one Foundation Establishment pill." Han Li knew that since the other party asked like this, there must be a purpose, so he answered honestly.

"Hmph! When the reward comes down in a few days, you will only have the fortune of one Foundation Establishment pill. Don't dream about two!" The old man said with a slight sarcasm.

"What? How could this be! Could it be that someone is deducting the reward?" Han Li almost jumped up, with a look of disbelief.

"There is no deduction, and no one dares to do so! The one whose reward is reduced is only you, others should be getting the full amount. Otherwise, who would participate in the Blood-Colored Trial next time!" The old man curled his lips and said.

"Could it be because of Ancestor Li?" Han Li tilted his head and thought for a while, then said with a serious expression.

"You are not too stupid, you found the point so quickly. It is indeed because Ancestor Li took you as a disciple!" A look of appreciation flashed across the old man's eyes, and he nodded.

"There is an unwritten rule in the sect. For those with a clear teacher-student relationship, the master has the right to extract half of the tribute handed over by the disciple to the sect as a gift of thanks to the master. Of course, this is limited to one time only, not as an example. And the spirit herbs you picked in the Forbidden Land are also considered a kind of tribute to the sect. So according to my estimation, the reason why Ancestor Li is so enthusiastic about taking you as a disciple is eight out of ten that he has taken a fancy to your ten or so gifts of thanks. Once the spirit herbs reach the top, there is only half left, and your reward is naturally only half, so don't dream about two Foundation Establishment pills." The old man explained to Han Li carefully.

Han Li frowned, but didn't show any anger or dissatisfaction, just lowered his head and remained silent, which made the old man somewhat surprised and feel quite unexpected. He naturally didn't know that Han Li was not angry now, but instead breathed a sigh of relief, letting go of the heart he had been holding.

This new master of his actually took a fancy to his spirit herbs, which really exceeded his expectations, but it also made Han Li feel at ease. One Foundation Establishment pill, for him who was about to open the furnace to refine pills, really didn't count for much! As long as he could succeed in refining pills, a mere one pill wouldn't be in his eyes.

The old man didn't know Han Li's mentality. Seeing that Han Li didn't say a word, he thought Han Li was holding a belly of anger and was just good at controlling it without showing it. He chuckled twice and comforted Han Li:

"Although one Foundation Establishment pill is missing, it's not bad to be taken as a registered disciple by Ancestor Li in exchange. It's not considered a loss. You must know that your aptitude is really not very good. Even if you take two Foundation Establishment pills, the hope of successfully establishing the foundation is still slim. It's better to exchange one for Ancestor Li, this big backer. In this way, even if you are still in the Qi Condensation stage later, basically no one in the sect will dare to bully you. You must know that although Ancestor Li is not sincerely taking you as a disciple, you are still wearing his brand after all. Which ordinary disciple or manager will easily find trouble with you. And as far as I know, Ancestor Li is very protective of his own!"

Han Li felt somewhat moved when he heard this. From the time the old man sent two bottles of pills when he went to the Forbidden Land, he had already seen that this person was cold on the outside and warm on the inside, and was truly not bad! But now, after hearing these words, Han Li kept them even more in his heart. The other party seemed worth deep friendship!

Han Li thought so in his heart, but on the surface, he still had to make an appearance of being reluctantly persuaded by the old man, smiled bitterly a few times, and finally opened his mouth to speak, and chatted with him casually.

This Uncle Ma saw that Han Li seemed to have recovered from the blow, and felt very happy in his heart. Not long after, he said goodbye and left. The Hundred Herb Garden was naturally handed back to Han Li.

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