Published: August 28, 2025
Chapter 456: Disciple of Extreme Yin
Han Li was about to speak when suddenly the voice of scholar Qingyi came through his ear.
"Han Li, old as I am, I have never taken a disciple before, and I don't have much time left. If you are willing to become my disciple, all my legacy, magical treasures, and everything I have will naturally be yours to inherit. Such an opportunity is rare and hard to come by."
Hearing this, Han Li couldn’t help but be tempted, even though he knew the old man’s words were likely exaggerated.
Before he could consider it carefully, the deep voice of the supreme patriarch of Extreme Yin sounded in his other ear.
"Kid, I don’t care what conditions that old freak Qing offered you, but let me remind you—he is a rogue cultivator, a loner with nothing but a deserted island. Even if he gives you everything, you won’t gain much."
"As for Extreme Yin Island, it’s different. Not only are there many cultivators and a powerful force, but as my personal disciple, your influence on the island will be unimaginable. Whether it’s beautiful female cultivator servants or rare refining materials, I can let you choose at will. I see you are quite close to Zi Ling from Miaoyin Sect. Are you interested in her? That’s easy! If you become my disciple, I can bring her back to Extreme Yin Island to be your dual cultivation partner. How’s that for a deal?"
The supreme patriarch was straightforward, listing many conditions at once. Han Li had words on the tip of his tongue but swallowed them back.
But that wasn’t all. The voice of Mysterious Bone also cut in.
"Han kid, only by becoming a disciple of my rebellious disciple can we find the right opportunity to eliminate him. Don’t forget, the pill formula for refining the Nine-Twisted Spiritual Ginseng pills is known only to me. You’d better do as the old master says. Otherwise..." The threat in Mysterious Bone’s words was unmistakable.
Han Li rolled his eyes inwardly.
Each of these three had their own hidden agenda, and he, caught in the middle, was bound to suffer if he wasn’t careful.
By his own intentions, if he were to truly join any of them, it would be the old man in Confucian robes. Although that man had nothing to offer, at least there would be no messy entanglements—just peace and quiet, no troublesome issues.
As for the Extreme Yin’s promises of pills, beauties, and cultivation techniques, Han Li naturally looked down on them.
Being promised the immortal maiden Zi Ling was even more embarrassing.
But now, with Mysterious Bone’s voice, Han Li had to consider carefully. Cultivating the nascent soul was his next goal on the immortal path. Although still distant, he must get that pill formula.
Thinking this through, Han Li shut his mouth and lowered his head in deep thought, carefully weighing the pros and cons.
After a moment, Han Li’s expression shifted multiple times before he finally looked up and gave a reply that disappointed the old man in Confucian robes but delighted the supreme patriarch of Extreme Yin.
"I have long heard of the great name of Extreme Yin Island. From now on, I will rely on Senior Wu’s guidance."
"Good, Han Li! I now accept you as a registered disciple. We will hold the formal apprenticeship ceremony once we return to Extreme Yin Island. This Mysterious Yin Ring was part of an ancient treasure I acquired in my youth. Every personal disciple of mine possesses one. It serves as both a token and a protective magical treasure. Take good care of it!"
The supreme patriarch, knowing the importance of striking while the iron was hot, immediately took a black-gray ring from his finger and tossed it to Han Li.
Han Li caught it somewhat surprised and examined it carefully.
The ring was about the size of an ordinary ring but had ancient, weathered engravings of mysterious runes, faintly emitting a cyan-blue glow. It was clearly no ordinary item.
Han Li felt a surge of happiness, but then Mysterious Bone’s mocking voice echoed in his ear.
"Mysterious Yin Ring? This rebellious disciple really tries to erase my existence completely. It was originally the Yin-Yang Ring ancient treasure I bestowed upon him, yet he even changed the name. Hmph! Don’t be too happy yet. Although this Yin Ring does protect the wearer and repel enemies, it is suppressed by a Yang Ring he carries. When it comes time to use this ring against him, it will be a death sentence instead."