Chapter 531: Helping Hand to Kill Demons

After Han Li entered the mid-stage of Core Formation, he went into seclusion in the secret room for another twenty-plus years before coming out.

During this period, he didn't take all the pills, and a small portion still remained in his storage bag.

This wasn't because he couldn't endure loneliness and was eager to come out before all the pills were refined.

It was because when he cultivated to near the late-stage of Core Formation, he finally encountered a bottleneck in his cultivation. Without breaking through this barrier, even if he took more spiritual pills, it would be difficult for his cultivation base to make any progress.

And the method to break through the bottleneck depends on personal opportunity and the characteristics of the cultivation technique; basically, there are no laws to follow.

However, cultivators who reached this stage in the past would break through on their own during meditation, some would have a realization while touring mountains and rivers, and others would break through unexpectedly at the line of life and death in battle.

In this way, Han Li naturally didn't want to waste time in the seclusion room in vain, preparing to go out to find the legendary companion demon grass. And see if he could break through the bottleneck by chance during his time out.

Because he didn't know how long it would take to have a harvest, Han Li naturally didn't dare to leave the Nine-Curved Spirit Ginseng in the dwelling for a long time.

He also planned to abandon this Fog Sea small island cave dwelling.

It wouldn't be bad for Gongsun Xing to take over now. At least it was still very safe there for a short time.

As for the problem that the Nine-Curved Spirit Ginseng must be nurtured with the essence of earth and stone every once in a while, it was indeed a bit troublesome before Han Li's cultivation base entered the mid-stage of Core Formation.

But now that he had entered the mid-stage of Core Formation, he no longer had this worry!

Han Li already had the ability to extract the essence of earth and stone from the island and inject it into the spirit ginseng's body, ensuring its safety.

Now the direction Han Li was flying was towards the market the girl had mentioned. Only in such a place where cultivators came and went frequently would Han Li have the opportunity to get news of Level 8 demon beasts.

Then he would think of other ways to see if he could get the companion demon grass.

As for directly purchasing this spirit grass in the market, Han Li didn't think there would be such a good thing waiting for him.

Han Li's escape light speed was extremely fast.

Although the girl said that the island with the market needed half a month's journey, for him, it would only take a few days at full speed.

Two days later, when Han Li was rushing on the sea surface with all his strength, a red light suddenly flew in from the side, with several groups of gray-white energy chasing relentlessly behind it.

Seeing this situation, Han Li raised his eyebrows inadvertently.

Then, with a thought, a low, inaudible incantation came from his mouth, followed by a slight explosive sound from his body, which was urgent and dense, and at the same time, a green light appeared on his face.

A moment later, Han Li's figure suddenly grew several inches taller, the green light scattered, revealing a yellowish, strange face.

This was one of the secret techniques of the Xuan Yin Jing that Han Li had deliberately cultivated during his seclusion, "Transformation Technique".

This secret technique could not only lengthen or shorten any part of the body at will, but also control the relaxation of muscles and instantly change the color of the skin. It was absolutely the top-tier technique for changing one's appearance.

According to Han Li's estimation, this cultivation technique was definitely no worse than several other legendary disguise secret techniques, and even if faced with a cultivator whose spiritual sense was a level higher than his, it wouldn't be easily seen through. That was why it was included in the Xuan Yin Jing.

The only drawback of this secret technique was that once it was performed, one could only use at most seventy percent of their full magic power.

Once more than seventy percent of magic power was used to fight with others, the miraculous effect of the "Transformation Technique" would disappear, causing people to return to their original appearance.

However, Han Li didn't care about this point.

Once he decided to hide his identity, he mostly didn't want to reveal his true strength, and limiting his cultivation base didn't have a great impact on him.

Just after Han Li changed his appearance, the red light discovered Han Li's location and immediately rushed towards this side as if grabbing a life-saving straw.

Seeing this scene, Han Li stopped his escape light and sighed lightly in place.

This wasn't because he was sighing because trouble had come to his door.

It was because Han Li felt that the person fleeing, regardless of whether he, a passerby, had the ability to save him, had the thought of dragging him into the water without any hesitation, which really made his character not very good.

As for those few groups of gray-white energy behind, they were clearly just a few Level 3 or 4 demon beasts.

This made Han Li, who had just been moved by Gongsun Xing's filial piety, suddenly feel that human nature was really a very complex problem.

It really couldn't be generalized!

"This Fellow Daoist, save me! I, Huang Huang Mingli, will definitely thank you heavily." In the red escape light was a thief-eyed, dry, thin old man who shouted for help with a panicked face before flying to Han Li's side.

He was also clever; although he hadn't checked Han Li's cultivation base, seeing the opponent so steady, he immediately knew that his life might be saved.

Han Li's expression was as usual, and only after the old man flew to his side did he lift his hand lazily, shooting out five pale green sword lights, instantly blocking the five demon beasts behind and entangling them in battle.

Seeing this, the old man was overjoyed and let out a long sigh of relief. He also released a fire ring magic artifact to attack the five demon beasts together.

Han Li glanced at the old man sideways; this person's cultivation base was close to the pseudo-Core Formation stage of Foundation Establishment, no wonder he could escape with his life under the siege of so many Level 3 or 4 demon beasts.

After Han Li turned back, he directed a few sword qi to slowly trap the few demon beasts, not in a hurry to strike fiercely and expose his cultivation base.

However, even so, it made the little old man on the side full of energy, driving that fire-attribute magic artifact to beat the dog in the water fiercely.

After consuming for a while, Han Li felt it was about time, so he began to wave the Green Yuan Sword Light, killing the few demon beasts one by one.

"Thank you, Senior, for saving my life! Is Senior going to the market on Nanli Island?" Huang Huang Mingli didn't need to check Han Li's cultivation base now to know that the opponent must be a Core Formation cultivator, so he stepped forward respectfully and asked with a fawning smile.

"Not bad, I want to go to the market to exchange for some things." Han Li nodded indifferently.

"Then Senior doesn't need to go anymore. It would be a wasted trip." Huang Huang Mingli blinked his small eyes and suddenly said with a bitter smile.

"What's going on?" Han Li's expression moved, and he asked with a hint of surprise.

"A few days ago, the market on Nanli Island was accidentally discovered by some low-tier demon beasts. Although most of the demon beasts were killed on the spot, the demon beasts that escaped the next day attracted a large number of Level 4 or 5 high-tier demon beasts. Many cultivators in the market were damaged, and they had to break out separately. I was one of them. It's just that I didn't expect to accidentally run into this team of demon beasts on the way." In front of Han Li, a Core Formation cultivator, the little old man explained carefully.

"According to this, I really made a wasted trip?" Han Li frowned, his expression sinking.

"This... if Senior really wants to buy or sell something, I can introduce another place. The things there are absolutely rare treasures, and only cultivators above Foundation Establishment can enter. However, this market must be introduced by an acquaintance to enter, and the location of the market changes frequently. I, Huang, although not talented, have the qualification to introduce. If Senior wants to go, I can lead the way, just to repay Senior's life-saving grace." Huang Huang Mingli's eyes rolled slightly, he grinned, revealing a mouthful of yellow teeth, and said mysteriously.

"There's such a place, could it be that you are talking about a secret market?" Han Li was startled, then asked thoughtfully.

"Senior is joking. Now the market, where is there any distinction between secret markets? Don't they all have to be cautious? Once discovered by demon beasts, the outcome is only one." The little old man explained hurriedly with a hint of embarrassment.

"That's true!" Han Li couldn't help but laugh when he heard this.

"How far is the place you mentioned?" Han Li asked afterwards.

"Starting from here, if we travel diligently, we will arrive in half a month. By then, the market will have just opened." Huang Huang Mingli seemed very familiar with this secret market and replied without hesitation.

"Fine. I'll go with you and see." Han Li considered it for a moment and had no choice but to agree.

"Great. Yi! Senior, wait a moment!" Huang Huang Mingli showed excitement but didn't lead the way immediately, instead blinking his eyelids and suddenly remembering something.

He hurriedly apologized, but rushed downwards himself, heading straight for the few demon beast corpses floating on the sea surface.

Seeing this scene, Han Li was first startled, then understood the other party's intention and smiled faintly.

After a while, the little old man skillfully dismembered the few demon beasts and collected them into his storage bag separately. Only then did he fly back to the sky in high spirits.

"Let Senior see a joke. These demon beasts naturally don't catch Senior's eye, but for me, it's a big income!" Huang Huang Mingli said somewhat embarrassedly.

After all, just now, these five demon beasts were killed by Han Li.

"It's nothing, I don't look down on these demon beasts! Hurry up and get on the road." Han Li shook his head lightly and urged with an unchanging expression.

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