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

Jiayuan City lived up to its reputation. As an important town in Lanzhou, the city was magnificent and bustling with people.

The streets paved with bluestone slabs are wide and flat, with shops lining both sides.

The sounds of hawking and bargaining mingled together, yet the atmosphere was not chaotic; instead, it exuded a unique ambiance that blended the warmth of everyday life with the spiritual energy of cultivation.

After entering the city, Qi Yunxiao went directly to the South City.

He went directly to Xiangjia Restaurant, which was not far from the Mo Mansion.

In the original novel, the three beauties of the Mo family were all stunningly beautiful.

Although Qi Yunxiao was devoted to the Dao and sought immortality, he was not detached from worldly affairs.

My visit was purely out of curiosity; I wanted to see this legendary beauty with my own eyes. It was purely for the appreciation of her beauty, and I had no intention of possessing her whatsoever.

"I had no intention of possessing it; it was just out of curiosity and appreciation for beauty."

As Qi Yunxiao walked, he thought to himself, a hint of indifference flashing in his eyes.

"My lifelong pursuit is the path to immortality, severing all ties with the mortal world. Why would I waste my precious energy on a mortal woman? It was just a fleeting glance to satisfy my curiosity."

Thinking this, he had already arrived at the entrance of Xiangjia Restaurant. The restaurant was elegantly decorated, and a gilded plaque hung above the door, with the four characters "Xiangjia Restaurant" written in a vigorous and powerful style.

Qi Yunxiao stepped into the restaurant. The first floor was full of guests, and the air was filled with the aroma of spirit wine and the fragrance of dishes.

He didn't linger on the first floor, but went straight up the stairs to the second floor, the wooden stairs making a slight "creaking" sound under his feet.

The second floor was much quieter than the first floor, and every window seat offered a panoramic view of the street below.

He looked up towards the window, and as soon as his gaze fell upon it, he suddenly stopped.

The composure on his face vanished completely, replaced by astonishment and disbelief. His pupils contracted slightly, and a storm raged in his heart.

In the elegant seat by the window, sat a young man of similar age to him.

The boy was dressed in a light blue robe, with an extremely ordinary face, even somewhat dark-skinned, and a thin build; he looked unremarkable.

Like an ordinary young man from a poor family, he could be easily lost in a crowd.

Behind him stood a burly, imposing man wearing a straw hat.

At this moment, he was playing with a small wine cup in his hand, calmly looking down at the Mo residence across the street.

His eyes were deep and unreadable, which was quite incongruous with his ordinary appearance.

"this……"

Qi Yunxiao's lips moved slightly, his shock beyond words, and an unbelievable thought suddenly popped into his head.

"Could it be... Han Li?!"

He never expected that he would run into Han Li, the protagonist of the original story, by such a coincidence, when he was just there to join in the fun at the restaurant!

Han Li is meticulous, introverted, and highly vigilant. He also possesses great opportunities and will one day reach the pinnacle of immortality.

Qi Yunxiao felt both surprised and somewhat excited.

To have the chance to meet this future great being on the eve of the Ascension Ceremony is a blessing or a curse, but in any case, it's always good to get to know him.

Qi Yunxiao's gaze was too intense; even though he deliberately concealed his aura, it was still noticed by the perceptive Han Li.

Han Li's fingertips paused, and his hand, which had been toying with the wine glass, suddenly stopped.

Without the slightest hesitation, he turned around abruptly, his gaze precisely locking onto Qi Yunxiao.

At first, Han Li's eyes were full of undisguised vigilance, then his eyes flashed with spiritual light, clearly he was using the Heavenly Eye Technique.

A moment later, a mixture of vigilance and astonishment crept in.

He clearly hadn't expected Qi Yunxiao to be a cultivator.

Moreover, the other person was staring at him so openly.

Han Li's face remained expressionless, still the same unremarkable and taciturn demeanor.

But Qi Yunxiao was incredibly perceptive; he immediately noticed the barely concealed wariness and aloofness deep in his eyes.

Seeing this, Qi Yunxiao understood, knowing that Han Li's personality was just like that.

He immediately suppressed his shock and put on a gentle smile, a natural smile without any intention of flattery.

He displayed both composure and goodwill, slowly walking towards Han Li's table with steady steps, without the slightest impatience.

Qi Yunxiao stopped in front of the table and bowed to Han Li.

Then, in a calm tone, with a touch of politeness between fellow Daoists, he said, "My name is Qi Yunxiao. Greetings, fellow Daoist."

Seeing this, Han Li's wariness lessened slightly, and he quickly stood up and returned the greeting to Qi Yunxiao with a cupped-hand salute.

His voice was flat and emotionless as he asked, "My name is Han Li. May I ask what brings you here?"

His tone still carried a hint of distance, clearly indicating that he had not completely let his guard down.

After all, he was a complete stranger to the young man named Qi Yunxiao, and the fact that the other party suddenly took the initiative to talk to him inevitably made him suspicious.

Qi Yunxiao chuckled inwardly at Han Li's still somewhat wary demeanor, but he wasn't annoyed.

Instead, he took the opportunity to speak, his tone becoming more relaxed, and said with a smile, "Fellow Daoist Han, won't you invite me to sit down?"

He could tell that Han Li didn't mean any harm; it was just his nature to be overly cautious. If he were too hasty, it would backfire.

Han Li was visibly taken aback upon hearing this, clearly not expecting Qi Yunxiao to be so direct, and a barely perceptible look of surprise flashed in his eyes.

He glanced subconsciously at the empty chair opposite him, then realized what was happening, suppressed his doubts, and slowly reached out to point to the chair.

His tone remained calm, but less distant: "Fellow Daoist Qi, please have a seat!"

Qi Yunxiao smiled and nodded, without refusing, and went straight to sit down in the chair opposite him.

His gaze inadvertently swept across the Mo residence outside the window before returning to Han Li.

At the same time, he thought to himself: Just as described in the original work, he is meticulous and extremely vigilant. It seems that if he wants to make friends with this future great man, he will have to take it slowly.

Qi Yunxiao had just sat down when he lightly tapped the table with his fingertips. His gaze fell on Han Li's face, and his tone seemed casual, but in reality, he had already made his plans.

Han Li would eventually learn about the Ascension Ceremony from Sun Ergou of the Siping Gang.

Rather than letting him find out later, it's better to point it out now, both to do him a favor and to take the opportunity to get closer to him.

After all, this young man is someone who will one day reach the pinnacle of immortality.

"Fellow Daoist, are you also going to participate in the Ascension Ceremony?"

Qi Yunxiao spoke slowly, a gentle smile playing on his lips, his eyes carrying a hint of familiarity as if he had "encountered a kindred spirit."

It seemed like it was just a casual remark, without any deliberate attempt to curry favor.

Upon hearing this, Han Li across from him tightened his grip on his wine glass, the rim almost digging into his palm.

The calm, placid expression on his face was instantly shattered; his pupils contracted slightly, and his eyes were filled with undisguised surprise.

With a hint of disbelief, he exclaimed in a trembling voice, "The Ascension Ceremony?!"