Published: September 9, 2025
Chapter 861: Invitation Letter
“Cultivators practicing the Inverted Phoenix Foundation Cultivation Technique must always maintain their virginity. Otherwise, once their purity is broken, all prior efforts would be wasted. So before you advance to the late foundation formation stage, I won’t ask you to share my bed. Our relationship as it stands is sufficient. Of course, if you truly can help me advance to the late nascent soul stage, I can promise you right now that I will fully support you in forming your nascent soul later on. With the wholehearted help of a late nascent soul cultivator, forming your nascent soul would not be an unattainable goal.” Han Li stared at Mu Peiling without blinking as he spoke slowly.
These words were not empty promises. If Han Li’s cultivation reached the late nascent soul stage, he could easily gather eighth-level companion demonic herbs again and refine the Nine-Twisted Spiritual Ginseng spirit medicine, which greatly aided forming the infant formation. After all, at that point, eighth-level demonic beasts would no longer pose much threat to him.
Mu Peiling lowered her head and pondered silently for a moment before lifting her jade-like face and asking Han Li, “Young master, is the Inverted Phoenix Foundation Cultivation Technique particularly slow to cultivate, or does it have any lingering drawbacks that cannot be removed?”
“No. This cultivation technique, except for being less powerful than top-tier cultivation methods, actually takes about 30% less time to cultivate compared to common spell formations. As for drawbacks, there are none—except that in magical duels, you might suffer some disadvantages.” Han Li answered without hesitation.
“In that case, Peiling will obey your arrangements in everything. I know my own aptitude well. Without your help, it’s very unlikely I would succeed in forming the foundation formation this time. As for the nascent soul stage, that’s almost impossible for me.” The woman looked at Han Li calmly as she spoke.
“I’m glad you answered like this. After spending so much time with me, you already know what kind of person I am. Although your status is only that of a servant concubine, I won’t treat you harshly. Just focus on preparing for foundation formation. When the time comes, I will personally send you the spirit medicine.” Han Li’s expression remained unchanged, as if he had expected her to agree to this.
“Thank you for your great kindness, young master! I understand well the principle of repaying even a drop of kindness with a torrent of gratitude. I entrust this life to you.” After Mu Peiling made a humble bow, a resolute expression appeared on her face.
Clearly, at this moment, Mu Peiling genuinely intended to rely on Han Li and no longer harbored doubts.
After all, a cultivator like Han Li—one who possessed magical abilities comparable to the three great cultivators and treated his servant concubine kindly—was likely unmatched throughout Tian Nan.
Moreover, she was well aware that Han Li’s kindness had already been considerable. Without Han Li’s previous provision of pills, she would probably still be struggling in the mid foundation establishment stage instead of challenging foundation formation now. This made Mu Peiling decide quickly to accept Han Li’s conditions without hesitation.
After Han Li’s frank explanation, their relationship seemed to take a step closer. When she spoke to Han Li again, her expression showed a hint of intimacy.
Next, Han Li kindly gave her guidance on issues related to foundation formation.
Knowing the opportunity was rare, Mu Peiling listened attentively, not even blinking her beautiful eyes.
After more than half a day, Mu Peiling felt she had gained much and prepared to leave. She still had many shortcomings based on Han Li’s instructions and needed to prepare in advance.
Han Li did not try to detain her further, only reminding her a couple more times before letting her return to Zifeng Peak.