Mortal's Journey: Reborn as Xin Ruyin, she begins by possessing Qi Yun's body.

"Master Ma."

Han Li stepped forward and bowed respectfully.

Master Ma nodded, his gaze falling on Qi Yunxiao beside him. His small eyes narrowed slightly as he asked in a calm tone, "And who is this?"

"Uncle-Master Ma, this is Senior Brother Qi Yunxiao. He has come today to ask for your help with something."

Han Li quickly introduced them, and then briefly explained that Qi Yunxiao wanted a guarantee token to enter Yuelu Hall.

After listening, Master Ma's expression remained unchanged. He shook his head and said firmly, "No, the guarantee token of Yuelu Hall cannot be given away casually. Han Li was able to obtain the token because you agreed to guard the medicine garden for me for a year and paid a price. Others should not be exempt."

He is shrewd and never does a losing business. He will never easily give up unless there is a sufficient benefit.

Qi Yunxiao was prepared, and upon hearing this, he was not discouraged, but instead stepped forward.

He bowed respectfully to Master Ma, then took out a pure white jade ruyi from his storage bag and handed it over: "Master Ma, I know this matter is somewhat presumptuous."

This is a high-grade magic artifact, a jade ruyi, which I crafted myself. It contains gentle spiritual energy and can be used to aid in cultivation or for self-defense. It is a small token of my appreciation, and I hope Senior Uncle Ma will be lenient with it.

Master Ma's gaze fell on the jade ruyi, and his small eyes lit up instantly. He reached out and took the jade ruyi, stroking it with his fingertips, feeling the spiritual power contained within it. The expression on his face gradually softened.

While high-grade magical artifacts are not uncommon, they are not easily obtained, especially since this jade ruyi is of excellent quality and is indeed a fine item.

He hesitated for a moment, then nodded: "Alright, alright, I'll let you off this time since you've put in the effort."

As he spoke, he took out an ordinary white jade talisman from his bosom and handed it to Qi Yunxiao: "This is the guarantee token for entering Yuelu Hall. There is a message from me inside the jade talisman. With this, you can enter Yuelu Hall smoothly. Remember not to use it recklessly, otherwise you will bear the consequences if something happens."

"Thank you for your understanding, Master Ma. I will keep it in mind."

Qi Yunxiao quickly accepted the jade talisman, thanked it respectfully, and carefully put it into his storage bag.

Then, he turned around and cupped his hands in a gesture of respect to Han Li: "Junior Brother Han, thank you for your introduction today. I will come to you to fulfill my promise once I have successfully established my foundation. I will take my leave now."

Han Li nodded: "You're too kind, senior brother. Have a safe journey."

Qi Yunxiao said no more, turned around and strode away, a faint aura of spiritual energy emanating from his feet. He left the Hundred Herbs Garden and sped towards the Yuelu Palace.

He was anxious and only wanted to enter Yuelu Hall as soon as possible to find what he needed.

Outside the side hall where the registration office for gathering herbs in the Crimson Forbidden Land was located, people came and went. Many outer disciples gathered in groups of three or five, discussing in hushed tones about the upcoming opening of the Crimson Forbidden Land.

A sense of tension and anticipation filled the air. After all, the Crimson Forbidden Land was fraught with danger, but the rare and precious materials within were enough to tempt any Qi Refining stage disciple.

However, the dangers involved are immense; if one's strength is insufficient, the probability of death and annihilation is very high.

Therefore, many people hesitated and did not sign up.

As soon as Qi Yunxiao approached the registration area, he spotted his Uncle-Master Wang Xing standing in front of the hall.

The other party was giving instructions to a young man in a blue robe in front of him. The young man was tall and straight, with an ordinary face, but his eyes were calm and reserved. It was Han Li.

"Junior Nephew Han, I will send you a message at the beginning of next month. The Crimson Forbidden Land will open then. You just need to go to the sect's main hall on time. Remember, your own safety is the most important thing. Do not be greedy for merit or act rashly."

Wang Xing's voice wasn't loud, but it carried a hint of an elder's admonition.

Han Li bowed slightly, his expression respectful: "Thank you for your guidance, Uncle Wang. I will keep it in mind."

After saying that, Han Li stood up and was about to turn around and leave when his gaze met Qi Yunxiao not far away.

He paused slightly, then a look of surprise appeared on his face. He quickly stepped forward, cupped his hands in a salute, and said, "Senior Brother Qi! You've also come to sign up for the Bloodstained Forbidden Land herb gathering?"

Seeing the surprise in Han Li's eyes, Qi Yunxiao understood and nodded with a smile: "That's right, I also plan to take a trip to the Crimson Forbidden Land."

Upon hearing this, Han Li was first surprised, then he realized the reason for the Foundation Establishment Pill and felt relieved.

He and Qi Yunxiao had known each other for a long time and were quite familiar with each other, so he immediately nodded and said, "In that case, Senior Brother Qi, if we meet in the forbidden area, we will need to take care of each other."

That's exactly what I was thinking.

Qi Yunxiao readily agreed.

"Having one more person means having one more person to look after you, which is better than going out there all alone."

Han Li agreed wholeheartedly, exchanged a few more pleasantries, and then took his leave.

Qi Yunxiao watched Han Li leave before walking up to his Uncle-Master Wang Xing and bowing respectfully: "Disciple Qi Yunxiao greets Uncle-Master Wang. I have come to register for the Blood Forbidden Land herb gathering activity."

Wang Xing raised his head, looked at Qi Yunxiao, and then thought of Han Li from earlier. He couldn't help but sigh softly: "You two are quite courageous. You've only been disciples for a short time, yet you dare to venture into such a dangerous place as the Blood Forbidden Zone. Ordinary disciples don't have this kind of courage."

Qi Yunxiao remained calm and slowly said, "Uncle-Master, you may not know this, but after the Crimson Forbidden Land is closed this time, it will not reopen for another sixty years."

If you miss this opportunity, there will be even more competitors when it opens again, making it even more difficult to seize the chance.

Rather than waiting until it becomes unbearably crowded later, it's wiser to seize this opportunity and take a chance.

After listening, Wang Xing's casual expression gradually faded, replaced by a serious look. He pondered for a moment, then nodded: "What you said makes sense; you see things very clearly."

He looked Qi Yunxiao up and down, noticing the powerful spiritual energy emanating from the other man, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes: "You've already reached the twelfth level of Qi Refining?"

"By sheer luck, I barely broke through not long ago."

Qi Yunxiao said modestly.

Han Li was somewhat surprised that he could reach the eleventh level of Qi Refining so quickly, so he checked his cultivation level.

However, Qi Yunxiao possessed an incomplete Dragon Roar Body and a Foundation Establishment Pill, so Wang Xing was not surprised at all that he could advance to the twelfth level of Qi Refining in just over two years.

"well."

Wang Xing said no more and picked up the roster next to him.

"I'll register you now. You'll receive my message at the beginning of next month. Just be at the sect's main hall on time and don't be late."

After registering, Qi Yunxiao bowed to his Uncle-Master Wang Xing again to say goodbye, then turned and walked out of the crowd.

A flash of light appeared beneath his feet, and the Azure Leaf Flying Artifact silently materialized beneath them, lifting him into the air and transforming him into a streak of azure light, hurtling straight toward Xuankun Mountain.