novelapdf Chapter 61 Trading
Chapter 61 Trading
Chapter 63 Trading
Inside the dark cave, the sand was rough and the cold seeped into your body.
Han Li silently leaned against the sand and stone wall, sitting cross-legged, his gaze fixed on the Qu Hun Corpse Puppet guarding the inside of the cave entrance, his heart filled with torment and confusion.
In the Tiannan cultivation world, sects are vying for power, the world is in turmoil, and the chaotic currents are surging forward. He, a mere down-on-his-luck Foundation Establishment cultivator, is like a piece of duckweed on the water, drifting in the wind and rain. It is already extremely lucky that he can survive in this chaotic world.
Having experienced betrayal and abandonment in Huangfeng Valley and the turmoil of a chaotic world, his obsession with improving his cultivation has become several times stronger than before.
Only by having strength in hand can one control their own destiny and no longer be manipulated or controlled by others.
At the same time, the betrayal by his sect completely chilled his heart to the bone, causing his trust to plummet and making him extremely wary.
Just as Han Li was feeling depressed, a figure in white suddenly flashed past outside the cave.
Immediately afterwards, a familiar, slightly mocking, leisurely laugh rang out: "Fellow Daoist Han, it's been two years since we last met. I never expected you to be in such a sorry state."
Upon hearing the sound, Han Li's mind jolted, and he quickly stood up.
With a slight thought, the Soul-Shattering Corpse Puppet guarding the cave entrance also stepped back several steps, steadily making way for the passage.
Su Mixin walked calmly and slowly into the cave.
His gaze swept over Han Li, and seeing that his aura was weak, his cultivation had plummeted, and he looked utterly dejected and miserable, he understood what was going on.
Han Li composed himself, suppressed the turmoil in his heart, and solemnly cupped his hands in a salute: "Young Master Su, it has been a long time."
Upon seeing Su Mixin, Han Li's eyes twitched slightly; he had truly been wronged by her before.
Unbeknownst to Su Mixin, the young master of the Ghost Spirit Sect, having recovered from his injuries, immediately went to the battlefield of Jin Gu Yuan in Yue Kingdom to vent his frustrations. By sheer coincidence, he encountered Han Li, who had been sent to the front lines by Huang Feng Valley.
Upon seeing Han Li, the benchmark Su Mixin used to mock her, Wang Chan was naturally enraged and led a group of Ghost Spirit Sect cultivators in a frenzied pursuit of Han Li.
Even though Han Li was skilled enough to escape, he and Wang Chan engaged in a series of chases and escapes over the next few months, which only subsided after Han Li returned to Huangfeng Valley.
After numerous unsuccessful attempts and being repeatedly outmaneuvered by what he considered an ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivator from Huangfeng Valley, Wang Chan deeply remembered Han Laomo, who ranked second on his list of hated figures.
Su Mixin looked around at the simple, dilapidated, and desolate temporary cave, then lightly made a hand seal and cast an earth-based spell.
The earth and stones on the ground gathered and solidified on their own, transforming into two flat and simple stone chairs. He raised his hand, gesturing for Han Li to sit down and talk.
The two took their seats one after the other, and Su Mixin spoke first: "Fellow Daoist Han, why has your cultivation regressed instead of progressing, actually falling to the Qi Refining stage?"
Upon hearing this, Han Li's face turned bitter, and he shook his head gently with a long sigh: "Heh, it's a long story."
Seeing this, Su Mixin did not pursue the matter further.
He already knew the answer in his heart: this matter would definitely follow the same trajectory as the original story.
It was most likely that Nangong Wan, who used the alias Nangong Ping and concealed her true appearance, whose Reincarnation Technique had quietly absorbed most of Han Li's cultivation, causing his realm to plummet.
Looking at his bitter face and gloomy eyes, Su Mixin didn't beat around the bush and spoke directly.
"Now the Yue Kingdom is doomed and has been completely defeated. The six major sects have all fallen and scattered, cutting their losses and seeking survival by abandoning their homeland and fleeing to other countries to avoid disaster."
He continued calmly, "Given Fellow Daoist Han's current situation, it's no surprise that he has been abandoned by Huangfeng Valley as a pawn."
With a slight shift in tone, Su Mixin returned to the main topic: "In the current turbulent times, when everyone is helpless and alone, I will still give you the choice you made back then."
"If you are willing, you can join my Thousand Illusions Sect. From then on, you will have the protection of the sect and will no longer have to wander around in such a precarious way."
"And we promise you the treatment of a core disciple. How about it?"
This invitation was very sincere, but Han Li remained silent for a long time after hearing it.
He sat quietly with his eyes lowered, his fingertips slightly clenched, and countless complex emotions flashed in his eyes, including melancholy, heartbreak, and an unyielding wariness.
After a moment, he finally shook his head slowly, his tone sincere yet unwavering.
"Thank you for your kindness, Young Master Su, but after experiencing such a calamity, I really have no intention of joining any sect again."
He looked up at Su Mixin and frankly expressed his concerns: "Huangfeng Valley was able to abandon me without hesitation and sacrifice me as a pawn. After this incident, I am completely disillusioned with the sect. In the short term, I will never be able to trust any force again."
"Rather than being plagued by suspicion and creating estrangement in the future, it's better to simply become a carefree cultivator."
Once bitten, twice shy.
Huang Fenggu's betrayal shattered all his expectations of the sect system.
Su Mixin was not surprised by the sight, and her expression remained calm and composed.
He had always known that Han Li was cautious, suspicious, and self-protective. Having suffered such a severe blow, he would certainly not easily rely on others again.
Han Li then cupped his hands in greeting and pressed on, a hint of expectation in his eyes: "I wonder what exactly the other way out that Young Master Su mentioned two years ago was?"
Su Mixin did not answer directly, but instead asked indifferently, "Fellow Daoist Han, do you know that the human realm is vast and boundless? The Tiannan cultivation world where you and I reside is merely a corner of this great world, a remote and isolated place?"
Upon hearing this, Han Li's eyes snapped open, his face filled with astonishment and disbelief.
He had cultivated for many years and always believed that Tiannan was the entire world of cultivation, and had never heard of such a secret.
Su Mi spoke calmly and slowly, "In ancient times, there were many cultivation territories in this human realm, and they were all connected by ancient teleportation arrays, allowing them to communicate freely."
"However, with the passage of time and the changing of the world, the vast majority of ancient formations were destroyed and abandoned. Over the past ten thousand years, all realms have been completely isolated and cut off from each other. As time went on, few cultivators in the southern region knew of the existence of other regions."
He then changed the subject, revealing a momentous opportunity: "The way out I'm referring to is an ancient teleportation array that is still intact, which leads directly to another entirely new cultivation region."
Han Li's body stiffened slightly, his eyes fixed on Su Mixin, and his fists clenched tightly involuntarily.
Such mind-blowing news had an indescribable impact on him, who was currently in a predicament and facing an uncertain future.
Ignoring his shock, Su Mixin continued to explain in detail: "That place is called the Chaotic Star Sea, which is separated from Tiannan by an endless sea. Even if a Nascent Soul giant were to fly at full speed, there would be no possibility of crossing it to reach it."
"The Chaotic Star Sea is composed of countless islands, divided into inner and outer regions. The inner Star Sea is inhabited by humans, with numerous sects and markets."
"The outer sea is vast and boundless, a habitat for billions of monsters."
"That region has been a constant battleground for humans and demons, with both races vying for fertile land to survive."
"Therefore, all the top forces in the area have a tacit understanding that they never monopolize mid-to-high-level cultivation resources. As long as you have spirit stones, you can directly purchase Core Formation spiritual items in any market of any size."
At this point, Su Mixin's eyes brightened slightly, her tone carrying a hint of certainty: "There are no sect shackles there, no resource monopolies; it's a paradise for independent cultivators to break free from fate and rise against the tide. Fellow Daoist Han, are you tempted?"
Han Li's brows furrowed tightly, and his right hand trembled slightly in his sleeve. He appeared calm on the surface, but his heart was in turmoil.
The long-awaited smooth road was within reach, and a tremendous opportunity struck him, leaving him momentarily overwhelmed.
After a long silence, he suppressed his surging emotions, his voice slightly hoarse, and solemnly said, "There are no free opportunities in this world. Young Master Su is willing to grant me such a heaven-defying path; I wonder what price I must pay?"
Su Mixin's expression was solemn as she slowly said, "A deal. You don't need to pay a single penny right now; just make a promise for the future."
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