Chapter 551: Breaking into the Miaoyin Sect Again

With Han Li's current cultivation, even without the cloak and Wind-Thunder Wings, his escape light was shockingly fast.

Only half a month later, Han Li appeared on the deserted island where the Miaoyin Sect's market had been located that day.

But after a brief scan with his spiritual sense, the underground world was indeed empty. As such, he had to find someone to inquire about it.

So, Han Li looked around, adjusted a direction at will, and transformed into a green rainbow, vanishing without a trace.

Since the Miaoyin Sect's market had once been set up on this island, it meant that even if the market moved, it would never leave the nearby sea area. And the islands in this sea area should also be places where human cultivators were relatively concentrated.

He believed that with his powerful spiritual sense, finding some human cultivators wouldn't be too much trouble.

As expected, after flying for half a day, Han Li discovered traces of human cultivators on a medium-sized island.

And it wasn't one, but a group.

Standing high in the sky above the island, he watched the few male and female cultivators below, who were besieging two fourth-level demon beasts in the sea near the island.

When he saw two familiar faces among them, Han Li was first startled, then chuckled.

Afterward, Han Li's "Shape-Shifting Technique" moved at will, changing his appearance into that of a black-faced middle-aged man. Without haste, he flicked two green sword qi strands, and with a flash of light, they pierced the heads of the two fourth-level demon beasts, killing them on the spot.

This move also shocked the cultivators below, who immediately discovered Han Li's figure high in the sky, causing a stir. They knew a high-level expert above the Core Formation stage had arrived.

Immediately, after a brief discussion, a brocade-clad big man flew toward Han Li.

"Greetings, Senior. Thank you for your help. I wonder if there is anything we juniors can do for you." Although the brocade-clad big man spoke with a respectful expression, a trace of unease flashed in his eyes above his hooked nose. He didn't know why this Core Formation stage cultivator had suddenly appeared on this island.

Looking at the Yi-surnamed big man who had once teleported with him, Han Li narrowed his eyes, not speaking immediately, but looked down, landing on the scarred-faced cultivator Xu Yun. As for the other cultivators like Madam Liu who had teleported together, not a single one was to be seen.

As for the brocade-clad big man and Xu Yun, after so many years, they were still hovering at the late Foundation Establishment stage. It seemed they had failed to condense their Core Formation.

Seeing Han Li's gloomy, silent expression, the Yi-surnamed big man became somewhat nervous.

He hesitated, wanting to say something more, but Han Li spoke slowly.

"I am looking for the Miaoyin Sect's secret market. Does anyone here know the time of the next opening and the location?" Han Li's gaze returned to the brocade-clad big man's face, asking with an indifferent expression.

Hearing Han Li's question, the Yi-surnamed big man's expression relaxed. He replied hurriedly with a respectful look:

"Senior, there is still more than a month until the Miaoyin Sect's next secret market opens. The location has been set, on Twin Peaks Island, a few days' journey to the west of this island. If Senior wishes to go, this junior can lead the way." This person was quite sensible.

"That won't be necessary. Just give me the sea chart." Han Li shook his head without revealing any emotion.

He had no intention of reminiscing with the other party at all.

This person was quite lucky to have survived the beast tide, but the others were probably doomed. This made Han Li feel a bit of emotion inwardly.

"Yes! This junior will mark the sea chart and the location of the secret market for Senior." The brocade-clad big man revealed a trace of disappointment. He had been prepared to take the opportunity to build some rapport with this high-level expert. The Outer Star Sea was becoming harder and harder to survive in. Knowing another Core Formation stage cultivator would be of great benefit to him in the future.

However, after stealing a glance at Han Li's extremely indifferent expression, he had to give up, took out a jade slip from his bosom, marked the location of the Miaoyin Sect's market, and handed it to Han Li with both hands.

After Han Li took it and checked it briefly with his spiritual sense, he nodded and transformed into a green rainbow without stopping at all, breaking through the air and fleeing.

Only these few low-tier cultivators remained in place, filled with envy.

In the current Outer Star Sea, without cultivation above the Core Formation stage, low-tier cultivators dared not easily leave their cave dwellings too far.

Although there was still a month until the market opened, Han Li wouldn't be foolish enough to wait for a month.

By then, he probably wouldn't have teleported away before the Wind-Splitting Beast found him.

Therefore, he prepared to find Madam Fan and that Yun Yun Tianxiao directly to see if he could teleport over in a low-key manner by paying some price.

If the other party opened their mouth wide, he naturally wouldn't be polite about forcing his way through.

A few days later, Han Li arrived at this so-called "Twin Peaks Island." The island was not small, and it possessed two giant peaks of similar height.

He flew around one of the peaks a few times and, following the hints in the chart, found the entrance to the market.

After hesitating for a moment, Han Li changed his appearance back to the one he had used when he last went to the secret market.

Then he landed directly on the mountainside, walked a few steps, and stopped in front of a giant tree about several zhang thick.

He looked at the towering tree, which was dozens of zhang high, with an expressionless face, and a cold smile couldn't help but rise at the corner of his mouth. He flicked his finger lightly, and three white light orbs struck the tree bark without any politeness, producing three muffled "Boom, boom" sounds.

After a while, green light flickered, and the tree bark split open a hole.

From inside walked out a late Foundation Establishment stage white-robed old man, who was actually the gatekeeper he had seen at the last market.

The old man recognized the Core Formation stage high-level expert Han Li was disguised as at a glance.

After all, the number of Core Formation stage cultivators coming here could be counted on one's fingers, and after the last market, this person had heard some rumors that this one had suppressed more than a dozen Core Formation cultivators alone and was very likely a Nascent Soul stage high-level expert.

Therefore, once he saw Han Li's face clearly, the old man immediately lowered his stature by three points, hurriedly stepped forward, bowed deeply, and asked:

"So it is Senior Li who has arrived. This junior did not know, and hopes Senior will forgive me! However, Senior has come this time, is there any important matter? Now, there is still more than a month until the secret market opens. There is no merchandise for Senior to look at yet."

The old man spoke with extreme awe while a trace of confusion flashed in his eyes.

"I am not here for any secret market this time, but intend to see your Sect Master Fan or Elder Yun." Han Li glanced at the old man and deliberately raised his head slightly, saying arrogantly.

"Want to see the Sect Master and Elder Yun?" The old man was first startled, then revealed a look of hesitation.

"Why, is that not possible?" Han Li's voice suddenly turned cold, and his expression became gloomy.

"Of course not!" Seeing this situation, the old man shivered and immediately replied with a flattering smile, faint cold sweat appearing on his forehead.

"If it were anyone else, naturally it would not be allowed. But since Senior has come personally, there must be an important matter to discuss. This old man will report it for Senior. Sect Master Fan happens to be here, presiding over the market's affairs. Please wait a moment, Senior!" The old man pondered for a moment and said honestly. He decided to hand this thorny matter over to those above him. He couldn't afford to clash with this person!

"Then be quick. I don't have the patience to wait long." Hearing that Madam Fan was here, Han Li couldn't help but feel happy inwardly, so he said with a slightly softened expression:

"Yes, this junior will use a sound transmission talisman to notify the Sect Master. It will be done in a moment!" The old man felt greatly relieved and replied hurriedly.

If the other party really wanted to force their way in, he would only be able to stare blankly and wouldn't dare to step forward to block them even slightly.

So, the white-robed old man sent out a sound transmission talisman in front of Han Li, which flew into the tree hole.

"Where is your Elder Yun, and why is he not with your Sect Master?" Seeing the sound transmission talisman disappear, Han Li asked casually with an indifferent expression.

"This... regarding Elder Yun's whereabouts, this junior truly does not know. Recently, the market's affairs have all been handled by the Sect Master alone." The old man looked troubled and hesitated for a moment before muttering.

Seeing the other party reveal such an expression, how could Han Li not know what he was implying? After sneering a few times, he didn't continue to press the question.

This made the old man feel greatly relieved.

A moment later, the white-robed old man received a sound transmission talisman. After checking it slightly with his spiritual sense, he said respectfully to Han Li:

"Senior Li, our Sect Master invites you inside for a chat. This junior will lead the way for you."

"Lead the way!" Han Li said indifferently.

The world beneath the tree hole was much the same as what he had seen at the last market, also divided into two layers, and was a not-so-small underground world.

But now, apart from more than a dozen low-tier male and female Miaoyin Sect cultivators preparing something, there was no one else inside.

The old man led Han Li quickly to a stone wall, where two stunningly beautiful female cultivators stood outside.

"Greetings, Senior Li. The Sect Master is waiting inside to welcome you!" Two young women bowed to Han Li simultaneously, their pretty faces flushed red as they spoke coquettishly.

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