Published: September 2, 2025
Chapter 594: Luoyun Sect
“Brother Han, what do you think of my little sister’s suggestion? With Mei Ning’s beauty, becoming your concubine is more than fitting. Such a good thing coming to your doorstep, surely fellow cultivator won’t refuse, right?” Zi Ling smiled lightly, probing as Han Li remained silent.
Han Li’s brows furrowed slightly as he glanced at Mei Ning, this gentle and clear beauty.
Her head was bowed even lower, a faint blush coloring the exposed white jade-like neck, incredibly enchanting.
It seemed she had indeed tacitly agreed with what Zi Ling said.
“With Miss Mei’s looks and character, not to mention being my concubine, even being the dual cultivation partner of an advanced-stage cultivator would be a blessing sought after by many. But I’m not like ordinary cultivators. I once vowed to devote myself entirely to the path of immortality, and I won’t easily engage in romantic matters. Besides, I’ve always traveled alone, often trapped in danger and pursued by enemies. How could I possibly afford a concubine? Fellow cultivator Mei coming with me would not be a good thing but rather bring her harm by association!” Han Li said calmly and steadily.
Hearing this, Mei Ning’s body trembled slightly, the blush on her neck quickly fading as she slowly raised her delicate head, her face looking somewhat pale.
“Brother Han, surely that’s just a polite refusal. Leaving other things aside, with your current late core formation stage cultivation base, who in this world besides those old nascent soul cultivators could threaten you? Besides, perhaps you will soon successfully form your nascent soul, then the whole world would be open to you. Would you still not be able to protect a weak woman like Mei Ning?” Zi Ling scolded lightly, as if dissatisfied that Han Li rejected such a great beauty.
“Fellow cultivator Zi Ling, you must understand, although I think my cultivation is a bit better than others of the same stage, the enemies I have attracted are all powerful cultivators. Before I reach the nascent soul stage and truly have enough strength, I will not consider having a concubine. Otherwise, I won’t be able to protect her and it will only cause unnecessary sorrow,” Han Li said calmly.
Zi Ling frowned, realizing Han Li’s words were true, and sensing he was somewhat displeased, she sighed and chose to stay silent.
“Brother Han, it’s not that you despise my appearance, but if you do reach the nascent soul stage in the future, would you be willing to accept Mei Ning then?” Mei Ning’s lovely face finally returned to normal color, but after biting her lip slightly, she looked at Han Li and asked unexpectedly.
“Nascent soul stage? Whether I can reach that realm, I have no confidence at all. Even if I do, it will be many years from now. Are you really willing to wait? Perhaps more than a hundred years later, it’s still uncertain whether I can succeed in forming the nascent soul,” Han Li glanced at her indifferently and said.
“I...” Hearing this, Mei Ning’s expression flickered and she was at a loss for words.
With her foundation establishment stage lifespan, even twenty or thirty years would be too long to wait, not to mention a hundred.
Although the other party was a good dual cultivation candidate, she could not afford to spend such a long time waiting for an uncertain outcome.
After all, the immortal cultivation world was harsh and realistic. Though she had spent some time with Han Li and grown fond of him, truly loving him without regrets was impossible.
Seeing the hesitation on Mei Ning’s face, Han Li sighed inwardly. He reached into his bosom and took out two small jade bottles, pushing them toward her.
“These contain spirit medicines refined from demonic beast cores to enhance cultivation. Miss Mei, instead of relying on dual cultivation to improve, you might as well focus on cultivating hard. Maybe, like fellow cultivator Zi Ling, you can form your golden core yourself,” Han Li said leisurely.