Published: August 27, 2025
Chapter 423: Deadly Poison
“Is this Seven Hues Lotus very famous? Does it have any special uses?” Behind the group of cultivators, Han Li’s calm voice came slowly.
Hearing that voice, the cultivators with the surname Jian and the others felt a chill run through their hearts. Their minds immediately cleared a bit, and they cast uneasy glances back at Han Li.
They had all witnessed the power of the golddevourer worms. Even if these few joined forces, they probably wouldn’t be a match for those monstrous bugs. Now that such a precious item had been discovered, they instinctively grew uneasy.
Even Jin Qing, who had personally invited Han Li to come along, showed a trace of hesitation.
With Han Li’s cunning, just by looking at their expressions, he roughly understood what they were thinking. A faint trace of self-mockery flashed in his eyes.
But he quickly concealed that flicker deep inside, maintaining an innocent face as he continued to ask, “Seven Hues Lotus is a peculiar name! I’ve read quite a number of classics, yet I have no impression of it whatsoever?”
The cultivators opposite exchanged glances. After clearing her throat, Hu Yue smiled and explained to Han Li, “It seems Daoist Han has always been focused on cultivation, rarely dealing with matters beyond it. The name Seven Hues Lotus—even if you’ve searched every spiritual herb text, you probably wouldn’t find it. But in those oral legends and stories, the Seven Hues Lotus often appears. It is said that mortals who consume it can be brought back from the brink of death, flesh growing upon white bones. Immortal cultivators who take it can see a great boost in cultivation, even a sudden leap in rank. This is truly a legendary immortal artifact!”
After speaking, though Hu Yue had grown somewhat wary of Han Li, she couldn’t hide the excitement on her face.
“Really? That’s so miraculous?” Han Li narrowed his eyes, sounding a bit skeptical.
“That, I can’t say. If it weren’t for witnessing the Seven Hues Lotus firsthand today, none of us would believe it truly exists! But it’s certain that some cultivators would spend a fortune in spirit stones to buy it, that much is true,” Hu Yue said with a chuckle.
“I see,” Han Li nodded faintly and stopped staring at the Seven Hues Lotus. Instead, he lowered his head to examine the extremely white bones, showing a rather interested expression.
Seeing Han Li so indifferent and with no intention of grabbing the lotus for himself, the others secretly exhaled in relief.
“Daoist Jian, go gather that Seven Hues Lotus! After the auction, we’ll split the spirit stones evenly. Stone Fairy, please check if there are any formation restrictions near the pool,” Hu Yue said slyly, sending a glance to the cultivator named Jian and the Stone Butterfly.
The two responded with thoughtful glances at Han Li before nodding in agreement.
Feeling Han Li’s strength was too overwhelming, the few of them naturally united, growing a bit exclusionary toward him.
Jin Qing’s face showed a flicker of hesitation, as if wanting to say something, but in the end, no words came out.
At that moment, Han Li was squatting beside the bone remains, carefully examining something with his usual calm expression. This made Hu Yue, who had been watching him cautiously, relax slightly.
“There are no restrictions near the pool. Daoist Jian, you can pick it safely,” Stone Butterfly said, after briefly checking with several magical artifacts.
Hearing this, Daoist Jian immediately brightened and took a few steps forward.
“Be careful. I heard the Seven Hues Lotus cannot be touched by magical artifacts or anything like that. It must be picked by hand; otherwise, it will wither instantly!” Hu Yue’s expression flickered as if recalling something, and she hurriedly warned.
Without turning back, Daoist Jian waved his hand to show he already knew.
At this moment, his mind was fully focused on the lotus bud.
Standing at the edge of the crystal-clear jade pool, Daoist Jian bent slightly, carefully extending two fingers toward the tri-colored bud.