Published: September 5, 2025
Chapter 617: A Midway Visitor
Just as Han Li was feeling a bit speechless toward Silver Moon, she spoke up again.
"I’ve never really understood—since that Mingqing Spiritual Water no longer has any effect on foundation establishment stage cultivators and above, why does Brother Han still want to obtain it?" The woman’s words carried a hint of doubt.
“That’s because the few people from Hidden Sword Peak were mistaken about one thing. That Mingqing Spiritual Water isn’t completely ineffective on advanced-stage cultivators. Rather, after advanced-stage cultivators undergo the Marrow Cleansing Classic, their eyes originally gain some ability to see through simple illusion techniques and mists. So, if you just lightly cleanse the eyes, naturally you won't see any obvious effect. But if we want core formation stage cultivators’ eyes to possess more incredible magical abilities, even giving a drop of that refined spiritual water to a high-level cultivator to cleanse their eyes might not be enough. In that case, it would be better to help some of the lower-stage cultivators, where the effects are more noticeable.” Han Li’s lips curled slightly as he spoke, showing a faint smile.
“Eh! Brother Han, how do you know this?” Silver Moon’s voice carried some surprise.
“That’s nothing. Back in the Chaotic Star Sea, I saw it in an ancient book. It should be true.” Han Li replied.
“Could it be that Brother Han means to…” Silver Moon gasped softly.
“Exactly. I want to take this opportunity to get close to the Spirit Eye Tree and see if I can obtain the spiritual root of that spirit wood. Then I’ll use a small bottle to accelerate its growth. By then, regardless of how much Mingqing Spiritual Water and Spirit-Stabilizing Pills there are, I should be able to get them. Of course, I also plan to find a way to get the formulas for both.” Han Li said calmly.
“Heh, Brother Han’s method is indeed a once-and-for-all solution. That way, you only need to break into the top ten. Although it’s a bit sudden, it’s much safer than going for the championship.” Silver Moon agreed.
Han Li smiled. Just as he was about to say something more, his gaze swept to one side, and he couldn’t help but let out a light sound of surprise.
In the distance, a red glow was flying swiftly toward them, within which was a slender woman, her face like a peach blossom, yet cold as frost. This was the female cultivator surnamed Mu who had arranged for him to be placed in the medicinal garden and no longer interfered afterward.
As she approached, she also noticed the unexpected expression on Han Li’s handsome face, who was hovering midair.
But she quickly composed herself as she slowed her speed and stopped beside Han Li.
“Did you also receive the summons to go to Heaven Spring Peak?” the woman said coldly.
“Yes, Senior Uncle Mu! I wonder if you know what happened. Why did the peak master summon all the disciples?” Han Li asked calmly.
“I don’t know. But it should be related to the Sword Trial Tournament.” The Mu woman replied briefly, then glanced at the flying sword beneath Han Li’s feet. Her brows furrowed as she suddenly said:
“Though your flying sword is an upper-tier magical artifact, it is not a dedicated flying magical artifact. Let me use my Heavenly Star Belt to give you a ride! That way you won’t waste time.” With that, without waiting for Han Li’s response, the red ribbon-like magical artifact on the woman suddenly expanded, becoming a red glow that enveloped Han Li.
Han Li was momentarily stunned but did not resist. He let her bring him onto her artifact, wrapped in the red light, and together they took off at flying escape speed.
“Have you practiced the Profound Ice Technique I gave you? Although it won’t improve your basic cultivation techniques, once you reach a small success, you’ll be able to use several powerful water attribute spells. Since you have successfully established your foundation, this technique can smoothly become your main cultivation method. Practicing it more won’t hurt you.” The woman said expressionlessly as she flew, glancing at Han Li.