Han Clan Immortals: I have a hundredfold energy-gathering bottle

"Could this be a Foundation Establishment Cave?"

Upon seeing the two unexpected objects appear on the stone platform, Han Jieliu was first taken aback, finding it hard to believe.

After all, judging from breaking the formation, entering the mansion, and the traces found along the way, this place is most likely the abandoned mansion of a Qi-refining demon, and it is impossible for it to be related to any Foundation Establishment cultivator.

The sudden appearance of two Foundation Establishment level beings was rather unbelievable.

This unexpected turn of events made it impossible for the already cautious Han Jieliu not to become suspicious.

"Such an unusual scene... I've stumbled into someone's scheme."

Han Jieliu took two steps back and carefully searched the entire cave, confirming that he had not found any Foundation Establishment cultivators.

Suddenly, a thought struck him, and he noticed something.

"Someone has come in."

When the group entered the mansion, Han Jieliu left a trace of spiritual water containing divine power at the entrance, hidden in a damp crevice in the wall, in order to investigate the situation.

Now that the spiritual water has sensed something, it melts away in an instant, clearly indicating that someone has broken into the cave.

"He's a mid-stage Qi Refining cultivator, and he's very fast..."

Han Jieliu's methods could only roughly determine the cultivation level, and he could not find out any more information.

A sense of unease gripped him, and he began searching the area around the stone platform for any other paths leading to the outside world.

Li Mingjin was overjoyed when he saw the items on the stone platform.

He seemed to have been enduring for a long time, and finally saw the object. He paid no attention to the movements of Han Jieliu and Xu He and his wife beside him, and just muttered to himself.

"It's true, the contents of that ancient book didn't lie to me."

"Nothing remains outside the city walls, only reeds growing along the riverbank, like the tail of a snake, where a great treasure is sure to be found... Indeed, the great opportunity lies here."

He immediately turned around, suppressing the smile on his face, and respectfully addressed the cave entrance.

"Please, Master, show yourself."

Upon hearing this sound, Han Jieliu was startled and looked towards the cave entrance along with Xu He and his wife.

"Hahaha, my good disciple, you are so thoughtful. I never expected such a generous gift."

Before anyone arrived, the sound was loud and echoed from the cave entrance.

The cultivator whom Han Jieliu had just sensed had already bypassed the long, narrow passage and appeared directly in front of the stone platform chamber, clearly having used a teleportation technique.

Judging from his aura, that person's cultivation had clearly reached the sixth level of Qi Refining, which was quite profound.

Judging from how Li Mingjin addressed him, it seemed that this person was the recluse from Xiling who opened the Donglu Market.

The hermit of Xiling stood quietly at the cave entrance, his eyes wide and long, his beard flowing, and his eyes gleaming.

The person was like a delicate jade cicada; the sounds they had made suddenly ceased, and they became silent and still.

His robes, like flowing white jade, hung low on either side of his body as he stood with his hands behind his back.

He was staring intently at the two objects on the stone platform, unable to contain his excitement, and sighed softly.

"Excellent, truly excellent... I will soon break through to the late stage of Qi Refining, and with these two items, perhaps I will even be able to glimpse the Foundation Establishment stage in my lifetime."

"The Xu family, the Xu family, it seems that the grudges between us over the years may one day be settled."

When Han Jieliu finally saw the person's appearance clearly, he felt a headache coming on and sensed something was wrong.

"It really is this person."

"Isn't there an exchange fair being held in Donglu Market? Turns out it was just a cover..."

Judging from the current situation, Han Jieliu has also sorted out the clues and understood the ins and outs of this trip to the Demon Palace.

Li Mingjin seemed to have learned of the existence of this cave from an ancient book, so he gathered himself and Xu He and his wife, a group of four.

However, he had informed the old Taoist priest of Xiling about this matter in advance, and was also given a talisman and treasure by the hermit of Xiling to lead the way. He just didn't expect to actually stumble upon a cave that contained a Foundation Establishment treasure.

Han Jieliu held the Zhushuihe Prefecture flag in his hand, his magical power subtly surging as he pondered.

"This recluse of Xiling is probably even more difficult to deal with than Yuan Yingtuan..."

"Not only has he been immersed in the mid-stage of Qi Refining for many years and possesses profound cultivation, but he is also only one step away from the late stage."

"Moreover, this person is proficient in formations and has been running the market for many years. He must have no shortage of magical artifacts and talismans. I really don't want to confront him."

The four of them had barely stepped into the stone chamber when they saw the two objects on the platform, and then they quietly moved away.

Now, Han Jieliu's gaze met that of Xu He and his wife in the distance, both of them showing shock and contemplation.

The hermit of Xiling turned his head and looked around. He knew that the people around him were all at the early stage of Qi Refining, so he didn't care. He just spoke to Li Mingjin.

"Mingjin, you did a great job this time. This opportunity has really surprised me."

"When I return, I will grant you everything I promised, so you can rest assured."

"Once I have established that immortal foundation—the Jade Transformation Bone—I will naturally bestow upon you the shed false body. If you consume it and reach the late stage of Qi Refining, I will allow you to take charge of the Donglu Market and plan for your future."

Upon hearing this, Li Mingjin immediately bowed and thanked him.

"Thank you, Master. This disciple is willing to die for your sake, even if it means sacrificing my life..."

Xiling Sanren stroked his beard slowly, channeling a burst of spiritual energy to straighten Li Mingjin's bowing posture, and shook his head with a smile.

"Things are not yet settled. Go and put away the things on the stone platform and help me seal the cave entrance. I'll deal with these two young friends."

Xiling Sanren turned around and looked gently at Han Jieliu and Xu He and his wife around him. A jade whisk suddenly appeared in his hand, exuding the aura of a mid-grade magic weapon.

Seeing this, Xu Yiyi quickly cupped his hands, lowered his head, and bit his lip.

"I am Xu Yiyi. I have long admired the reputation of Daoist Master Xiling. I swear that I will never reveal what happened today. I hope that Daoist Master will forgive me."

Xiling Sanren smiled in a half-smile.

"I don't have many of my oaths of allegiance left, how can I use them in such a place?"

"Under normal circumstances, this would be fine, but this matter concerns a Foundation Establishment treasure, and you are surnamed Xu... Hahaha, how could I let this go?"

Upon hearing Xiling Sanren's words, Xu Yiyi's face lit up with admiration.

She and her husband, He Zhushan, immediately released a burst of pure energy, enveloping their figures, and rushed towards the cave entrance.

With a smile on his face, Xiling Sanren waved his jade whisk, and the whisk turned into thousands of strands, knocking away much of the pure qi.

However, the surging pure energy was not completely dispersed, but continued to move towards the cave entrance.

Xiling Sanren remained calm and watched quietly.

The ball of pure energy collided with a Dharma wall that emitted a faint light, causing it to tremble and unable to advance even an inch.

Unexpectedly, the old Taoist priest from Xiling was so cautious. Before coming, he had already set up an array to block the way to the cave entrance, separating the boundary between life and death.

Xu Yiyi knew it was too late to break the formation, and he wasn't afraid of being exposed again. He was preparing to use his life-saving methods.

But then he noticed that Xiling Sanren suddenly withdrew his whisk and looked in another direction.

She looked over and saw it was Han Jieliu. It was Han Jieliu!

Unbeknownst to them, Han Jieliu, standing to the side, had already revealed himself to be at the mid-stage of Qi Refining.

His expression was calm, or rather, it was a kind of helpless resignation that left him with no choice but to reveal his hand.

The Dharma flags fluttered before him, a grand curtain was drawn, a water palace enveloped him, and spiritual energy swirled around him.

Han Jieliu was like a ruler with boundless power in his water palace, causing the surrounding water creatures to obey and gather around him, as if he were inspecting his own territory.

They were heading straight towards the cave entrance, facing the Taoist from Xiling.