Am I the only good person in this cultivation world?

"...!"

The cultivator surnamed Li was dumbfounded.

In less than half an incense stick's time, the three of them were knocked to the ground, and the opponent didn't even use a trace of magic power!

Seeing this, how could they not realize they had met their match today?

"You...you actually dared to attack a disciple of my Enforcement Hall! You won't leave here unscathed today!"

"The reasons for what happened are clear to everyone here. I didn't strike first; I was just defending myself. I can't just let you beat me to death without being able to fight back, can I?"

Yao Han spoke calmly and unhurriedly.

Seeing cheers coming from the side, the cultivator surnamed Li's face turned pale and then red, and he froze on the spot, not knowing what to do.

In the end, it was the young female cultivator who came to his rescue, stepping forward and bowing:

"We failed in our duty today, making a fool of ourselves in front of you all. We will not accept these spirit stones; consider them compensation for our junior brother. However, we would like to know which master in Flying Dragon Valley our junior brother is a disciple of. We will definitely visit him another day to apologize."

Oh?

Yao Han narrowed his eyes.

This girl is quite perceptive. She probably noticed the spirit beast bracelet on my wrist and, seeing my impressive physical skills, mistook me for a cultivator from Flying Dragon Valley.

It is common to see cultivators wearing spirit beast bracelets, but it is rare to see cultivators who also practice secular martial arts. Looking across the Eastern Ridge, only Flying Dragon Valley, one of the six sects, has such an unconventional cultivation path.

This is a misunderstanding. His martial arts skills were actually honed during the years he spent as a rogue cultivator, struggling and learning in the secular world.

However, Yao Han did not deny it. As long as it is convenient to do things, it is not unacceptable to drag things out and argue.

So he continued speaking, following the words of the female cultivator surnamed Xun:

"There's no need for apologies, Senior Sister. After all, it was I who took your sect's pills first, so please accept these spirit stones as well. I just happened to be passing by today and have no intention of making enemies of your sect. I still have to carry out my sect's mission, so if there's nothing else, I'll take my leave."

Seeing that the other party did not deny it and even adopted an air of superiority, the female cultivator became even more convinced of her previous guess and returned the greeting:

"Junior brother, what are you saying! I know that Xuanmen and Feilong Valley have always been on good terms. What are a few bottles of pills? Don't bring up the matter of spirit stones again, or it will only damage our relationship."

She tilted her head and winked at the cultivator surnamed Li, who gritted his teeth and reluctantly took out the spirit stones from earlier.

Seeing this, Yao Han no longer hesitated and put the spirit stones back into his storage bag.

"If we met you on a normal day, we would definitely befriend you, but today... as you have seen, this battle has thrown the market into chaos, and we still need to continue maintenance and repairs. Since you have a mission to complete, we will not keep you here any longer."

"Then I'll take my leave."

"I still don't know your name, junior brother?"

"Zhang Qing."

"My name is Xun Changyi. I am quite well-known in the sect. If you happen to pass through my Nianxuan Sect territory again, please mention my name and I might be able to do you a favor."

"Zhang thanks you, senior sister."

……

Xun Changyi and the other two watched Yao Han leave.

"Junior sister, why did you stop me just now! How can you believe everything he says? This kid is acting suspiciously; he doesn't seem like a cultivator from Flying Dragon Valley at all. Besides, when did our Nianxuan Sect become friends with Flying Dragon Valley? Didn't we fight at the border just a few days ago over the ownership of some mine?"

Xun Changyi glanced lightly at the man surnamed Li:

"The ones vying for that mine are from other peaks, what does it have to do with our lineage? Since we've met, we should still show them the proper etiquette. Besides, even if he's not a cultivator from Flying Dragon Valley, someone who can wear a spirit beast bracelet at the third level of Qi Refining can't be someone to be trifled with. He's definitely not a rogue cultivator."

"But... what if this kid is just bluffing? Maybe there's nothing in that spirit beast bracelet at all!"

"Sigh." Xun Changyi sighed, looking helpless.

"The three of you couldn't beat him, and that was without him using any magic or summoning any spirit beasts. If he had summoned his spirit beast, I'd be lying on the ground with you!"

The cultivator surnamed Li blushed and was completely speechless.

"Sigh, I thought you guys were all quite capable, but it seems I was overthinking it. My master sent me out to travel, not to hang out with you guys. I'd better find someone else..."

"Hey, Junior Sister, Junior Sister Xun, don't go! Let me explain, Junior Sister—"

……

Yao Han did not hear their conversation.

At this moment, after escaping from the market, he temporarily returned to the Ning family's cargo ship.

He sat cross-legged on the boat, his face pale, his fingers constantly changing hand seals, while Xiao Yuan stood not far away, looking over with a worried expression.

After a long while, Yao Han's body trembled, and he coughed up a mouthful of blood.

"No, this method won't work either. How can this person's restrictions be so difficult to break!"

He took out Qi-boosting pills from his storage bag, poured two into his mouth, wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, and continued to try.

Before this, he had tried four or five methods, but all of them ended in failure.

The reason is—

"Your cultivation level... is too low!"

After the sixth method also failed, Yao Han couldn't help but feel a little discouraged and punched the bed board.

If he had Core Formation... no, even if he only had Foundation Establishment cultivation, he could find a way to remove this restriction.

But it's no use saying any of this now; if it can't be solved, it just can't be solved.

"This restriction is attached to my soul, connected to my spiritual energy, and it's getting deeper and deeper. I'm afraid what Xu Yuan said is true. If it's not removed after a month, it might damage my very foundation. At best, my cultivation will be completely lost; at worst, my meridians will be destroyed, and I'll never be able to cultivate again for the rest of my life!"

Xu Yuan is ruthless!

The Wanxiang Temple has always prided itself on being righteous in Dongling, but how come their methods are even more ruthless than those of the Demonic Sect!

Are there any good people left in this world of cultivation?

Yao Han was inwardly cursing, but he was truly at his wit's end. No matter how many tricks he had up his sleeve, they were useless if his skill level wasn't high enough.

"Moreover, this restriction is also subtly draining my mana... Although it doesn't affect my movement, I can forget about cultivating in peace if it's not removed."

He took several deep breaths, trying to calm himself down.

We can't rush things; rushing won't help. Right now, we need to come up with a proper solution.

Yao Han spread his five fingers, and a jade slip appeared in his palm.

This was the item Xu Yuan had asked him to pass on. It was also under a restriction, even more complex than the one on his own body, making it impossible for divine sense to detect.

The original plan is no longer feasible. If we want to remove the restrictions within my body, it seems we have to make a trip to the Kingdom of Binghai.

But we can't go without any preparation. Xu Yuan is so ruthless; who knows what kind of people are in the Myriad Manifestations Temple?

You must be fully prepared to ensure everything goes smoothly, otherwise it's better not to go to the Myriad Phenomena Temple at all!

Yao Han tapped his leg lightly with his fingertips. After a while, he suddenly remembered something, and a glint of light flashed in his eyes.

"That place" is feasible... There must be one near Ziqiu City, but it's just a bit troublesome to find.

Once you get there, as long as you have spirit stones, there's nothing you can't do.

If he had been a little luckier, he might not have needed to go to the Myriad Phenomena Temple.

He placed his hand on the Qiankun bag.

In crucial moments, we still need you.