A Mortal's Journey to Immortality: Wang Yu Transmigrates into a Book, the Dao Ancestor of Rein

Chapter 252 Deterrence, Success, and the Deal with Silver Moon
"Alright, Fellow Daoist Tianjing, there's no need to rush. If you've figured it out, you can send someone to the far west to inform them."

"Is Fellow Daoist Han truly from the Thousand Bamboo Sect?"

"The current leader of the Thousand Bamboo Sect is Han."

Han Li nodded calmly.

Upon receiving such a definite acknowledgment, Tianjing's gaze shifted, and then she tentatively asked:
"Fellow Daoist Han, the far west is not so easy to conquer."

Although the far west is ostensibly unclaimed territory, anyone with a discerning eye knows it's the backyard of several major righteous forces. High-level cultivators from the south can wander there and hunt for treasures, but the Heavenly Pole Sect and the Vast Ocean Pavilion, among other major righteous sects, would never agree to occupy the far west, an area the size of two medium-sized countries.

Once the major sects of the righteous path make their move, even one or two Nascent Soul cultivators won't be able to protect the foundation of the far west.

Otherwise, over thousands of years, the far west would have been divided up by Nascent Soul cultivators who wanted to establish sects. How could it have remained idle and just a "no man's land" all this time?
“Fellow Daoist Tianjing, let’s set aside the far west and talk about the puppetry technique inheritance first. You may choose any three of these level seven materials.”

Han Li had no habit of indulging the other party's habit of checking household registration.

He has already revealed enough.

"Fellow Daoist Han, taking three items is probably not appropriate."

The old man in the gray robe wanted to bargain.

"How many things does Fellow Daoist Tian Jing want? Fellow Daoist, don't be greedy and try to swallow an elephant."

Han Li's smile remained unchanged.

He would keep a broad smile as long as the other party was willing to trade.

But if they are unwilling to make the deal, then he has no choice but to step in and send them to reunite with their former loved ones.

Sensing the change in Han Li's aura, especially when he met those seemingly gentle eyes, the gray-robed old man suddenly felt a chill run down his spine, as if a thorn was sticking out at his back.

He had only ever experienced this chilling feeling in front of a very few people.

This is precisely why he was secretly alarmed, and his heart was filled with turmoil:

"This feeling is exactly the same as when I'm facing Brother Tianhen in a fit of rage!"

But how is this possible?

That's the Heavenly Hatred Old Monster.

He is the first rogue cultivator who was able to fight against the Supreme Yang, one of the three great cultivators of Tiannan, and even injured the Supreme Yang and escaped unscathed.

Could this unknown person in front of me also be at the same level as Tianhen?

Upon realizing this possibility, Tianjing Zhenren's gaze towards Han Li changed.

After a moment's thought, the three extended fingers became two:

“Fellow Daoist Han, taking three items is indeed inappropriate. I will only take two level-seven demon cores this time; otherwise, I would be taking advantage of you.”

"Hmm? Only two demon cores?"

That's not right, why is it decreasing instead of increasing?
Logically, shouldn't the price be increased to four or five pieces?
Han Li was stunned.

“Fellow Daoist Han, you may not know this, but the ancient puppet technique I possess requires extremely rare and hard-to-find spiritual materials such as ten-thousand-year-old ironwood, as well as several other materials that even I have never heard of. If I were to sell it to you at a high price, the chances of you being able to gather all the materials would be extremely slim.”

I'm afraid I won't be able to sleep then.

Or rather, I only feel at ease when I sleep with one eye open.

He was well aware of just how terrifying a Nascent Soul cultivator whose mere aura was comparable to Tianhen could be.

Trying to take advantage of others in this regard and cheating them will only earn you their resentment...

The thought of that price sent chills down his spine.

Can't be bothered, can't be bothered.

"Fellow Daoist, aren't you being taken advantage of too much?"

Tianjing's courtesy made Han Li feel a little embarrassed.

I feel a little bad about it.

"No, no, two level-seven demon cores are already a small profit for me."

"The old man in the gray robe said politely."

The deal was quickly finalized.

Han Li traded two level-seven earth-attribute demon cores for the inheritance of the ancient puppet technique.

The process went so smoothly that it surprised him.

I thought about it.

He then made a second deal:

"I, Han, am willing to exchange these two level-six earth-attribute demon cores for the eight Core Formation level puppets in your possession. Is that acceptable?"

“No problem, no problem. However, these puppets require soul stones to operate. If Fellow Daoist Han does not have soul stones, I'm afraid it will be difficult for him to control these puppets.”

Tianjing reminded him.

They were a group of several people who had previously discovered many good things in the ancient cultivator's cave. He received the puppetry technique and two half-finished Nascent Soul level puppets, as well as eight or nine flawed early Core Formation level puppets.

Since the two unfinished Nascent Soul level puppets lacked soul stones to activate them, he took out all the soul stones from the bodies of several Core Formation level puppets, intending to gather enough soul stones to perfect the two unfinished Nascent Soul level puppets.

As long as he has enough Soul Stones, he can obtain two powerful helpers.

Without soul stones, even a Core Formation level puppet is nothing more than a piece of broken copper and scrap iron.

Each defective item costs as much as half a regular magic weapon, worth at least fifty or sixty thousand spirit stones.

No matter what.

Without the Soul Stone to activate it.

They can't afford to sell it at a good price.

The person in front of me is willing to exchange two level-six demon cores. Could it be that this person has a soul stone?
It was at this moment that Han Li's words interrupted Tianjing's speculation:
"It's alright. I just want to disassemble these defective puppets and study the ancient puppetry techniques to see if I can make any progress. If I can gain anything, that would be best."

"I see."

"Fellow Daoist Tianjing, you might want to reconsider your decision to join our sect. I, Han, have always kept my doors open for you. This eighth-grade tortoise demon core is yours to ask for."

"Then thank you very much, Fellow Daoist Han. I will give it a good consideration."

After Han Li left the Crystal Dragon Pavilion, Tianjing Zhenren wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and evaporated the sweat stains inside his robes before panting heavily.

"Something's not right with this person."

"Perhaps even more dangerous than Brother Tianhen?"

Just now, if he had offended the other party, even if nothing happened today, he would definitely be targeted later.

Raising his hands, looking at his still slightly stiff and trembling fingers, the old man took a deep breath:

"How many years has it been since I felt this fear?"

"This person only used a low-to-mid-level Soul-Shocking Technique earlier, right? But why is its effect even more mind-shaking than a high-level spiritual sense technique?" "Could it be that his spiritual sense is no less than that of a great cultivator?"

Only when the gap is large enough can he feel that chills to the bone.

Could this person really have a powerful background in the Great Jin Dynasty?
...

"Brother Han, why did you use the Soul-Shocking Technique on that Nascent Soul cultivator? Aren't you afraid of making things worse?"

As soon as Han Li left the Crystal Dragon Pavilion, he heard a lazy female voice.

The one who spoke was none other than the top-tier ancient treasure in the storage bag, the "Wolf Head Jade Ruyi".

To be precise, it is the spirit of the ancient artifact, "Silver Moon".

"Fellow Daoist Silver Moon, do you think he would obediently comply if I tried to negotiate with him politely?"

"It shouldn't be... right?"

"But what if I scare him? Would he dare to make a move?"

"No."

"Isn't this right!"

Han Li smiled.

He's already reached the mid-Nascent Soul stage; if he's still so easy to talk to, outsiders will only see him as an ordinary mid-Nascent Soul cultivator. They'll likely confuse him with the Grand Elder of the Hidden Moon Sect, Fairy Ni Cai, or the Old Monster Linghu of Yellow Maple Valley.

Admittedly, Linghu Laoguai and his companion are not weak in the mid-stage of the Nascent Soul realm.

But when facing Linghu Laozu and Ni Cai, does that guy Tian Jing need to back down?

At that time, it's secondary that others might try to take advantage of him on price; the main problem is that his first impression will be too ordinary, and he'll definitely be underestimated. Subsequent recruitment efforts will be difficult to make.

A small show of force is not a bad thing; on the contrary, it can serve as a warning to others.

Even if it's ineffective, it won't cause any major problems.

Even better if it backfires and causes this person to gather a few friends to try and get back at him.

"So, Brother Han did this on purpose?"

Intentionally flaunting wealth, intentionally intimidating.

It was done intentionally, and it was also a test.

"Yes, it was intentional. I thought he would have a short temper and bring a few Nascent Soul cultivators to ambush me. Unfortunately, I didn't see any anger in the depths of his eyes, only a hint of fear."

Han Li shook his head, somewhat disappointed.

Originally, he wanted to use the help of Master Tianjing to gain fame.

As it turned out, that old guy was a coward.

Pity.

"By the way, Fellow Daoist Silver Moon, how effective is the bracelet I made from Soul-Nourishing Wood? After all these years of nurturing with Soul-Nourishing Wood, have you regained any of your memories?"

"No, my memories are still fragmented; I've lost a large part of them. Especially the parts before and after I was refined into a spirit, as well as the parts related to the spirit world."

"That's such a shame."

If Yin Yue could recover some of his memories of the spirit world, the benefits he would gain would be immense.

After all, in this timeline, he didn't make Silver Moon acknowledge him as her master, but rather addressed her as an equal fellow Daoist, showing her ample respect. In other words, after Silver Moon merged with another fragment of her soul, she most likely wouldn't be ashamed and eager to return to the Spirit Realm.

The two parties already had a clear agreement on the terms of the transaction.

Han Li helped him find his original body from Kunwu Mountain. After finding his original body, Han Li would help him obtain two spiritual treasures. He would also help Han Li acquire some items from this world and reconnect with the upper realm.

Even if we take a step back, we should still help him ascend to immortality.

If Longmeng, the split soul of Kunwu Mountain, does not want her original body to leave behind karma and inner demons, she must first settle things with him.

In short.

He's determined to live off her.

Where do we go next?

The barbarian, somewhat disappointed at not having a satisfying battle, asked.

"Xi Kingdom, Yunmeng Mountain! There's a grand show going on there, we can't miss it! Brother Man, you'll have a chance to show your skills then."

In an attempt to revive the Xuan Tian Immortal Vine, both the righteous and demonic factions will undoubtedly try every means to obtain the essence of the Spirit Eye Tree, and will inevitably scheme against the Yunmeng Three Sects.

With the addition of Master Hong Fu, the strength of Luo Yun Sect has been greatly enhanced.

But precisely because of this, the power invested by both the righteous and demonic paths this time will surely surpass the original trajectory.

It wouldn't be surprising if one or two more Nascent Soul stage monsters appeared.

If the three members of Luoyun Sect are not careful, they may suffer a great loss.

For example, Cheng Tiankun in the original timeline was betrayed by both the righteous and demonic factions, resulting in severe injuries and the loss of several decades of his lifespan. He spent another twenty years healing, which completely delayed his cultivation.

Since Cheng Tiankun had shown some kindness to Master Hongfu, there was no reason for him to just stand by and watch her suffer this calamity.

If it were Master Hongfu who was seriously injured, he would probably feel even more guilty.

and so.

Let's go join in the fun.

Moreover, it was still early, which allowed them to intercept the sword prodigy from the Ancient Sword Sect.

The Azure Origin Sword Technique he possessed was practically tailor-made for the other party.

One of the three great sword styles.

He must be his disciple.

With the remaining free time, I can visit the Hundred Crafts Academy to learn from their experience and improve my weapon crafting skills. Reducing the losses in crafting Nascent Soul level puppets is something I should naturally try to minimize.

He only had two pieces of ancient ironwood that he extorted from the Star Palace.

We cannot afford the losses from failed refining.

"By reassembling the parts collected from the Void Heaven Palace, we can still put together twenty or thirty Nascent Soul level puppets!"

Only consider the success rate of repair and refining.

Another issue is that the number of Soul Stones is somewhat lacking.

but.

Even if he were to act recklessly, with the guidance of the Great Evolution Divine Lord, refining and repairing ten Nascent Soul level puppets should not be a problem.

"Walk."

(End of this chapter)