Published: September 5, 2025
Chapter 681: Soul Stones and Ancient Puppet Technique
When Han Li entered the loft, Mu Peiling was meditating in the hall on the first floor. Upon seeing Han Li, her bright eyes sparkled as she rose to greet him, her graceful figure fully revealed beneath her folded robe.
Han Li waved his hand, signaling her to sit back down, and said,
“In the future, when I’m not here, you don’t need to wait for me. During the trading fair, it won’t be convenient for me to be with you. You can act on your own. Here are a pair of spirit heart pairs; wear one of these jade pendants on you. If you encounter anything urgent or dangerous, just channel some spiritual power into it. Not only will it generate a protective spiritual shield, but I will also sense it if you’re within a thousand miles.”
After speaking, Han Li took out a pair of azure blue jade pendants from his body and handed one to her.
“Thank you for your gift, Young Master!” Mu Peiling was momentarily stunned. Then a rosy blush appeared on her jade-like face as she softly replied. She took the pendant and hung it at her waist.
After instructing Mu Peiling to rest in her room, Han Li headed up to the second floor of the loft.
Mu Peiling watched Han Li’s figure ascend the stairs. Lowering her delicate head, she fiddled with the jade pendant at her waist, a complex expression flashing across her lovely face.
On the second floor, Han Li casually picked a bedroom and sat on the bed with his eyes closed to meditate.
After resting for more than an hour, Han Li opened his eyes again. He glanced at the night outside the window and murmured,
“The time is about right. It’s time to pay a visit to that person.”
With that, Han Li immediately got off the bed and left the room.
He quietly left the loft and headed directly to a familiar place in Tian Tian City.
Soon, Han Li appeared in front of the building he had visited earlier that day.
Looking at the plaque over the door inscribed with “Crystal Dragon Pavilion” in golden characters, he stroked his chin and glanced inside the pitch-black entrance before walking in without hesitation.
“Welcome again, fellow cultivator! I didn’t expect Brother Han to be so punctual; you arrived exactly at the agreed time,” said a voice as Han Li stepped inside the pavilion. Suddenly, the entire room lit up brightly, and True Immortal Tianjing sat behind a long table, smiling at him just as during the day.
“Since I was the one who took the initiative to arrange this meeting, how could I be late? But judging by your expression, it seems you’ve been waiting some time. I do feel a bit apprehensive,” Han Li said calmly, then casually flicked his hand backward, and an invisible force gently pushed the pavilion door closed by itself.
True Immortal Tianjing smiled lightly and said,
“When you left earlier today, you suddenly transmitted a message saying you still had soul stones in your possession. I wonder if that’s true?”
After finishing, the old cultivator squinted, seeming a bit skeptical.
Han Li didn’t answer immediately. He tapped his storage pouch with one hand, flipped his palm, and produced a crystal stone the same size as the soul stone from earlier that day. It was a translucent green, exuding an astonishingly strong spiritual aura.
Han Li looked at the old cultivator silently.
“Indeed, what you say is true. I wonder how many soul stones of this quality you still have, Brother Han? I would be willing to purchase them all. Spirit stones, materials? Please make your offer!” True Immortal Tianjing’s face showed excitement upon seeing Han Li possessed soul stones of such high rank, speaking eagerly.
“True Immortal, there’s no need to be so eager. I’m taking out these soul stones this time with the intention of trading with you. But before that, I need to ask you two questions. As long as I’m satisfied with your answers, this soul stone will be my gift to you,” Han Li said unhurriedly and tossed the soul stone to the other party without changing expression.