Published: August 25, 2025
Chapter 285: Indifference and Rumors
When Han Li heard this, he almost understood everything.
These few people were talking about how, in recent years, there have been frequent disappearances of cultivators in the immortal cultivation world of Yue Country.
It seemed these individuals had been caught by the mysterious forces behind these incidents but were released after being threatened. From their tone, it sounded like they were under someone’s control and forced to do harmful things.
Han Li’s mind raced swiftly, and after a moment’s thought, he decided it was best not to get involved.
After all, the mastermind behind the disappearance of so many cultivators, yet still able to move about freely without being exposed or captured, must be incredibly cunning and far from ordinary.
Moreover, if they could control foundation establishment stage cultivators, it was possible that there were even core formation stage cultivators hidden behind the scenes!
As a mere foundation establishment stage cultivator himself, in such turbulent times, it was better not to invite trouble.
Having made up his mind, Han Li immediately withdrew his spiritual awareness and stopped paying attention to these cultivators.
Although these people were somewhat unfortunate and pitiable, they had no relation to him. He wasn’t willing to take the huge risk of meddling in their affairs.
They could only fend for themselves!
Besides, as the Black-Faced Elder had analyzed, the Seven Sects were currently fully engaged in fighting the demonic path and had no spare time to deal with other matters. Even if Han Li reported this to them, most likely they wouldn’t bother.
Han Li coldly thought this to himself.
Since he no longer needed to strain his mind listening to others’ private talk, Han Li relaxed and started eating. Occasionally, he feigned curiosity, pointing to some novel things outside the window and asking Qin Ping questions.
Qin Ping, of course, explained everything in detail without pause. As a result, by the end of the meal, Han Li had eaten most of the dishes on the table, leaving Qin Ping amazed and thinking to himself, “This young master is not only energetic but also has quite an appetite!”
At this time, the group of cultivators got up and went downstairs. Han Li clearly saw their despondent expressions as they left, indicating that they still hadn’t come up with any good solution.
Seeing this, after a few more mouthfuls, Han Li had Qin Ping settle the bill and prepared to leave.
But Qin Ping just chuckled and confidently took out a waist token from the Qin Residence, then swaggered downstairs.
Before long, he came back upstairs and reported to Han Li:
“Young master, I’ve put the waist token down there. Tell the shopkeeper to settle the bill with our Residence at the end of the month. We don’t need to pay cash for the meal. The Qin Residence’s young masters have several hundred taels of silver expenses per month that can be reimbursed. I've already recorded the meal under your account.”
Han Li was somewhat surprised upon hearing this, sensing the extravagance of the Qin Residence!
But with a faint look of confusion on his face, he nodded absentmindedly and followed Qin Ping downstairs.
In the afternoon, Han Li didn’t continue walking on foot. Following Qin Ping’s advice, he called for a two-wheeled carriage and rode around several important places in Yue Capital.
Although some places were missed, Han Li got a rough idea of the city’s terrain and districts. He wouldn’t be completely blind upon leaving the Qin Estate.
In the evening, fully satisfied, Han Li returned to the Qin Residence.
This time, Qin Gui was at the gate, and before Han Li even got off the carriage, Qin Gui hurriedly rushed out of the gatehouse and fawned over Han Li profusely.
He was afraid that the newly appeared Young Master Han might still bear a grudge against him for his blindness yesterday. He wanted to improve the impression this young master had of him!
Han Li certainly didn’t hold onto such trivial matters from yesterday. They had long been forgotten!