A Record of A Mortal's Journey to Immortality

Chapter 821: The Water Pool and the Blood Curse Gate

Without Silver Moon speaking to remind him, Han Li also discerned the general outline of the map—it indeed matched the terrain of Fallen Demon Valley exactly.

However, the rest of the map was drawn very roughly, except for the marked locations, which were depicted in great detail.

Not only was the inner valley section where the mark was located drawn out, but the surrounding topography was also clearly indicated.

Han Li calculated the distance between the marked spot and his current location—it was very far away. Moreover, he had no idea what dangers he might encounter along the way.

After a brief moment of contemplation, Han Li shook his head and put the map away.

Though he knew the marked spot certainly contained some major secret, he had no intention of causing any new trouble before settling the matter of the Spirit Candle Fruit. Whether he would investigate later naturally depended on getting the fruit first.

Silver Moon seemed to guess Han Li’s thoughts and did not say anything further. Instead, Han Li flipped his hand again, took out the new jade box, and casually slipped it into the bamboo tube on his back. He said to the Great Yin Divine Lord calmly:

“The materials needed for this Seven Flame Fan are mostly extinct or very hard to find. But with your extraordinary talent, elder, maybe you can find suitable substitutes. If it were possible to truly replicate a spirit-communing treasure in today’s immortal cultivation world, I would sincerely admire you with all my heart.”

“Young man, do you think I’m an idiot? Though I’m very interested in spirit-communing treasures, why on earth would I research their forging methods for you without reason? Do you expect me to do that just because of your flippant words of admiration?” The Great Yin Divine Lord paused for a moment before sneering in reply.

“Spirit-communing treasures are not so easy to imitate. Elder, your genius is something I’ve rarely seen in my life. Yet I have little confidence in whether you can actually figure out the forging method. However, if you truly manage to do so, I promise to grant you any one favor within my power as reward. What do you say, elder?” Han Li spoke calmly, showing no surprise.

Upon hearing this, the Great Yin Divine Lord fell silent again for a while. Then he snorted coldly and said with pride:

“I first learned of heaven-reaching spiritual treasures from some ancient cultivator relics years ago. These defying heaven-grade treasures are revered even by ancient cultivators, naturally arousing my curiosity. Since then, I’ve paid close attention to such treasures. Unfortunately, information on them is scarce, and I’ve made no progress. Now that I have become this pitiful state, with barely decades left before my soul disintegrates, I do not want to die with regrets. So although I know you’re trying to provoke me, I accept your proposal. Besides, finding substitute materials is not the same as re-inventing the forging method of a spirit-communing treasure. This should not be difficult. Just don’t forget to fulfill your promise at that time.”

“Very well, it’s settled then,” Han Li said with a relaxed smile.

With such a prodigy who even created the great yin technique present, Han Li naturally would not waste the opportunity.

Though he already possessed the Void Heaven Cauldron, a heaven-reaching spiritual treasure, he had no idea when he would be able to open and use it. Besides, treasures of such defying heaven-grade quality naturally only get better with more like them.

Below, the Great Yin Divine Lord’s voice fell silent. He was probably opening the jade box and studying the forging method within.

Han Li’s spiritual light intensified, and his speed suddenly increased as he rushed forward.

After half a day, when Han Li again approached the mountain where the purple-patterned scorpion’s nest lay, the Marquis of Nanlong and the old man surnamed Lu were walking inside an unfamiliar underground passage.