Chapter 243: Dual Cultivation

"What do you mean, satisfied?"

Upon hearing this, Han Li felt inexplicably uneasy. Later, when he heard Li Li Huayuan praising him incessantly, he had an even more ominous premonition in his heart!

Moreover, he had already noticed that ever since he entered the room, the young lady had been stealing glances at him several times, though her expression was filled with displeasure. Furthermore, when this Elder Hong Fu said he was very good, her figure had trembled slightly, and she had hurriedly lowered her head.

At the same time, a gaze filled with hostility swept toward Han Li, startling him. He couldn't help but look back, and it turned out to be his Seventh Senior Martial Brother, Wu Xuan, who had just brought him in.

When Wu Xuan saw that Han Li had sensed his gaze, a hint of alarm appeared on his face, and he immediately shifted his eyes away, looking guilty.

Seeing this, Han Li was even more filled with suspicion! However, he habitually maintained a calm and composed expression. The composure he inadvertently displayed made the red-clad lady nod secretly in her heart!

"This must be the child. I think he is very suitable. I will take Xuan'er back first, then quietly await your good news, Junior Martial Brother!" The red-clad lady nodded and suddenly said.

"Don't worry, Senior Martial Sister. I will naturally arrange everything properly when I return."

Seeing that the lady was about to leave, Li Li Huayuan hurriedly agreed to everything, then stood up with the young woman to see her off. Then, while Han Li was still confused, this Elder Hong Fu took the young lady and left.

When Li Li Huayuan and his wife returned to the main hall with Han Li and the others, they were beaming with joy. Even the young woman, who had remained silent throughout, was smiling.

After they sat down again, the two of them kept sizing Han Li up, staring until Han Li felt a chill in his heart, wondering what the couple's intentions were.

"Han Li, as your master, I must congratulate you first!" After Li Li Huayuan looked at Han Li happily for a while, he suddenly blurted out this nonsensical statement. Han Li's heart sank, and he became even more uneasy.

"This disciple truly does not know what there is to congratulate me for. I hope Master will clarify!" Han Li suppressed the ominous feeling in his heart and said respectfully.

"Hehe! This is a great piece of good news. Your Elder Hong Fu has taken a fancy to you and intends for you and her disciple to become a pair of dual cultivation partners!" Before Li Li Huayuan could answer, the young woman revealed the answer, leaving Han Li dumbfounded for a moment.

"Become dual cultivation partners?" Han Li muttered to himself, falling into a daze. This was too unexpected for him!

"How about it? This is a piece of good fortune others couldn't even dream of! You must know that there are very few female disciples on the mountain to begin with, and even fewer who successfully reach Foundation Establishment. Dual cultivation is an excellent means to greatly promote the cultivation of both parties. Others couldn't find such a good thing even if they searched with a lantern!" Li Li Huayuan said in high spirits.

To him, being able to establish a connection with the powerful Senior Martial Sister Hong Fu was greatly beneficial. Who didn't know that this Immortal Hong Fu was one of the top-ranked Core Formation stage cultivators in the entire Yue Kingdom's cultivation world? In Yellow Maple Valley, she was second only to that ancestor in terms of magic power.

Thinking of the benefits of becoming connected through his disciple, even Li Li Huayuan, who was usually dignified and rigid, couldn't help but smile.

"But this disciple has never thought about dual cultivation; it is truly too sudden! Besides, with so many male cultivators in the entire Yellow Maple Valley whose appearance and aptitude are far superior to this disciple's, why would she choose me?" After regaining his senses, Han Li had to bite the bullet and answer when Li Li Huayuan asked. However, this was truly something he couldn't fathom!

"Hehe! This is your good fortune, disciple! Your Elder Hong Fu suffered a heartbreak in her early years and is very disgusted by men who are handsome and frivolous. Therefore, when she was choosing a partner for her disciple this time, those men she found displeasing naturally wouldn't catch her eye. In this way, it's not easy to find someone among the hundreds of Foundation Establishment disciples in Yellow Maple Valley who is of similar age and doesn't look displeasing to her. Your Elder Hong Fu has already visited several caves like your master's, and you are the first person she was very satisfied with upon seeing." Li Li Huayuan said with some pride.

"As for aptitude, your Elder has nothing to be picky about. Your Elder's disciple, the woman standing beside her today, although her aptitude isn't as exaggerated as yours, is quite ordinary and not particularly outstanding. I heard she took three Foundation Establishment Pills in a row and, with the assistance of a large amount of precious medicine, barely succeeded in Foundation Establishment. If she weren't a descendant of a close relative of your Elder, I'm afraid she would never have spent so much effort on her, but this also shows how much she is doted upon!" Li Li Huayuan explained to Han Li again.

Then, after a pause, he sighed and said:

"Actually, at first, I didn't intend to recommend you, but called your Seventh Senior Martial Brother over. After all, whether in appearance or aptitude, your Senior Martial Brother Wu Xuan is superior to you! Although I knew your Elder Hong Fu had some prejudice against handsome men, I still wanted to try with a fluke mentality. The result is something you should know; your Senior Martial Brother still couldn't pass your Elder's test, although I saw that the Dong family girl seemed to have the intention to agree."

After Li Li Huayuan finished saying this, he glanced at Wu Xuan, making his face turn red and leaving him at a loss.

Han Li suddenly realized that it was because his Senior Martial Brother had been eliminated that he was so cold and hostile toward him, the candidate. It seemed he had taken a fancy to that young lady! However, Li Li Huayuan's mention of the "Dong family girl" made Han Li occasionally recall the incident of killing "Senior Martial Brother Lu" back then.

When that "Senior Martial Brother Lu" was acting like a beast that night, he seemed to have mentioned the names of the Dong family girl and Elder Hong Fu. Could it be that the one who had gotten involved with this ingrate was her?

Thinking of this, Han Li immediately felt uncomfortable all over. He immediately lost all good impressions of Elder Hong Fu's disciple! The slight interest he had felt after hearing Li Li Huayuan's analysis was extinguished completely.

Actually, Han Li wasn't particularly opposed to dual cultivation, especially since the other party was the disciple of another Core Formation stage cultivator; becoming dao companions would naturally have endless benefits. His concern for not agreeing immediately was that he had too many secrets, and he truly couldn't afford to have someone close to him.

Now, Han Li wouldn't agree to such an absurd thing even more; he had no interest in picking up someone else's girlfriend! Moreover, looking at that Dong woman, she should only have a good impression of handsome "little white faces" and hadn't taken a fancy to him at all.

Thinking of this, Han Li hesitated for a moment and said unnaturally:

"This disciple still feels it is somewhat inappropriate. On one hand, the matter is too sudden, and this disciple has no mental preparation! On the other hand, this disciple sees that Elder Hong Fu's disciple doesn't seem satisfied with this disciple. Although the other party might agree to the matter under the Elder's pressure, a forced melon is not sweet after all! Please ask Master to look for other senior or junior brothers to try!"

"Perhaps there is a more suitable candidate than this disciple!"

After these words came out of Han Li's mouth, the intention to decline was revealed without a doubt, which surprised Li Li Huayuan and his wife.

The young woman was fine; she seemed to have thought of something and didn't speak, while his master frowned and became somewhat displeased.

"You heard it too; as your master, I promised your Elder Hong Fu this matter, how can I go back on my word? Even if there were a more suitable candidate, I wouldn't go back on my word. As for your worry that the Dong girl is unwilling, that is making a mountain out of a molehill! How many dual cultivation companions among us cultivators are in love from the very beginning? Don't they all naturally become a devoted couple after being together for a long time!" Li Li Huayuan's tone was somewhat stern, faintly carrying a hint of reprimand.

Han Li felt bitter after hearing this. But it truly wasn't easy for him to immediately find an excuse to refuse! But just at this moment, the young woman suddenly said a sentence that surprised Li Li Huayuan and finally relieved Han Li.

"Han Li, you entered the valley around the same time as the Dong girl, and the time of your Foundation Establishment isn't too far apart. Did you hear any rumors during this period!"

"What rumors?" The young woman's words surprised Li Li Huayuan, who couldn't help but ask in astonishment. Then, seeing Han Li's silent, taciturn appearance, he was greatly surprised.

"These are just some fragments I heard when chatting with a few close friends. They shouldn't be taken seriously!" The young woman bit her red lips slightly, looking as if she were in a difficult position and didn't want to speak.

"You two go out for a moment, leaving Han Li alone here is enough!" Seeing his wife like this, Li Li Huayuan pondered for a moment, then suddenly waved his hand, letting Song Meng and Wu Xuan, who were standing on the side, leave the living room first, leaving only Han Li, this disciple, in the room.

Song Meng didn't care and bowed after hearing this before withdrawing. Although Wu Xuan didn't dare to disobey his master's orders and followed him out, he still looked unwilling, and the look he cast toward Han Li was even more strange, which made Han Li think deeply after noticing it.

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