A Record of A Mortal's Journey to Immortality

Chapter 28: Mo Return Valley

Originally, Han Li hadn’t planned to prepare the last two types of pills that had nothing to do with cultivation. But after careful consideration, he thought to himself that he was, after all, half a wanderer in the martial world. Who knew when some natural disaster or man-made calamity might strike? What if he got caught up in some fight or kill scenario in the martial world? It would be better to prepare some antidotes and healing medicines in advance. If he got poisoned or injured and died because he didn’t have the right medicine, wouldn’t that be too unfair?

With that thought, Han Li still concocted a small amount of the last two types of pills to carry with him as a precaution. After all, everyone only has one life, and Han Li didn’t want to die young.

Although doing this affected the quantity of the other two spirit medicines and slowed down the progress of cultivating the formula somewhat, it was unavoidable. After all, there’s no such thing as a perfect and flawless situation in the world. Sometimes, you have to make choices and sacrifices.

On the day Han Li finished concocting the pills, he immediately began following the instructions on the recipe for taking them, swallowing one Yellow Dragon Pill and one Golden Marrow Pill respectively.

These two pills truly lived up to their reputation as legendary holy medicines. Under their powerful and astonishing medicinal force, Han Li effortlessly broke through his bottleneck that very night, advancing to the fourth level of the formula.

Upon reaching the fourth level, Han Li immediately felt a completely different sensation from before. His five senses suddenly surged to an incredible realm. Everything in his eyes became so bright and clear. Some subtle things he had never been able to see before were now magnified, clearly visible. Even the fine strands of spider silk in the corners of the room were laid bare to his sight.

His hearing suddenly became incredibly sharp, with countless sounds, both familiar and unfamiliar, flooding into his ears. For example, the rustling of an earthworm burrowing several dozen feet away, or the buzzing of an unknown insect flying in front of the house. These sounds seemed to be right next to his ear, so vivid and clear.

Furthermore, some strange sudden odors made Han Li realize that his sense of smell had also greatly changed from before.

Han Li was both surprised and delighted. This was the first time since cultivating this formula that he felt his time hadn’t been wasted. Such an extraordinary sensation proved that the formula wasn’t useless but had its own unique merits.

The previous levels of cultivation had also improved his five senses somewhat, but not as dramatically or profoundly as the fourth level. This was a qualitative leap, like completely becoming a different person.

Besides that, he felt his body was much lighter than before, and his spirit had made great progress. Now, if Han Li didn’t sleep for three or five days, it probably wouldn’t be a big problem.

Han Li carefully savored the completely new sensations within his body. Standing still, he could discern all the happenings within dozens of feet. This feeling of being in control of everything deeply fascinated him.

Now he understood that true minor success in this formula came only upon reaching the fourth level.

He couldn’t help but wonder what kind of wonderful sensations the fifth and sixth levels would bring, having already found the fourth level so unforgettable!

Just as Han Li was beginning to grasp the mysteries of his cultivation method, his nominal master—Doctor Mo—returned to the valley. Not only did he come back himself, but he also brought along a mysterious figure.

When Doctor Mo first entered Divine Hand Valley, Han Li heard a familiar coughing from afar. He was meditating inside the stone chamber, trying to improve his cultivation level as soon as possible.

Noticing Doctor Mo's sounds, he quickly gathered his true qi to conclude his session and walked out of the chamber, heading toward the valley entrance to pay respects to the master he hadn’t seen in nearly a year. Soon, he met Doctor Mo not far from the valley entrance.