Mortal: Transmigrated into Han Li, becoming a person with five spiritual roots

"Han Li, come in. The sect leader summons you."

In the center of the main hall, a monk with a full head of white hair wearing a dark yellow robe was writing something.

This person is none other than Zhong Lingdao, the current leader of Huangfeng Valley.

Legend has it that the sect leader, Zhong Lingdao, is only a little over 150 years old, yet his cultivation has reached the peak of the Foundation Establishment stage, just one step away from forming the Core.

There are many cultivators in Huangfeng Valley, more than 10,000, of whom 90% are in the Qi Refining stage, only a few hundred are in the Foundation Establishment stage, and even fewer are in the Core Formation stage.

The powerful cultivators at the Core Formation stage were too busy with cultivation to manage the sect, so all affairs were handed over to the sect leader.

"Disciple Han Li greets Sect Leader."

Upon entering the main hall, Han Li bowed respectfully.

I've already heard about what happened to you.

Zhong Lingdao glanced at Han Li briefly before lowering his head to write again.

"Since Junior Brother Ye has already exchanged spirit stones and herbs with you, you don't need to hold a grudge."

"Since we've just arrived in the valley, it's better to avoid trouble."

"I've already spoken to the Hundred Machines Hall. Go and choose any mundane task to lay low for a while."

After saying this, the sect leader fell silent.

"Yes, Your disciple obeys."

Han Li realized that they wanted him to leave, so he didn't linger.

Sure enough, strength reigns supreme everywhere. It was like that in my past life, and it's still like that now!

Without reaching the Foundation Establishment stage, one is ultimately just an ant.

......

Soon after.

Baijitang.

"Junior Brother Han, are you sure you want to choose the task of tending the spiritual herbs?"

A young deacon from the Hundred Machines Hall was puzzled by Han Li's choice.

"I'm sure. Could you please help me accept this task, senior brother?"

Han Li handed over the identity token.

"Junior Brother Han, to tell you the truth, this mission doesn't offer much reward, and it's quite difficult. Previous disciples were fined a lot of spirit stones for not taking good care of the herbs."

"Sect Leader Zhong instructed that, except for a few special ones, you can choose any other mission."

Seeing that no one was around, the young deacon gave Han Li a look and whispered something to him.

"Thank you for the reminder, Senior Brother, but Han Li has always preferred seclusion. I'll have to trouble you."

Han Li cupped his hands in greeting.

Once inside the herb garden, using the small green bottle to accelerate the ripening of the medicinal herbs will be much more convenient.

I just wonder if there are any herbs for the Foundation Building Pill in the herb garden?

"Since Junior Brother Han insists, then so be it."

The young deacon took the identity token and gently placed it on the small barrier. A faint glow appeared on the token's surface before it returned to normal.

"Junior Brother Han, mission accepted successfully. Remember to come back here every ten years to update the record of the restrictions."

After saying that, he returned the token to Han Li.

"Thank you, senior brother."

......

From Baijitang, walk straight east.

Twenty miles later, we arrived at the Hundred Herbs Garden, a small basin between two mountains.

"Who has trespassed into the Garden of a Hundred Herbs?"

As soon as Han Li approached, the defensive barrier was triggered, and a powerful yet aged voice came from within.

"Disciple Han Li has just been assigned the task of looking after the medicinal herbs."

Han Li answered loudly.

"Come in."

"I don't know what's wrong with the people at Hyakujido. They always bring in some little brats."

As soon as he finished speaking, the barrier in front of him flashed with white light, revealing a passage.

Upon entering the Hundred Herbs Garden, Han Li was greeted by a rich aroma of herbs, which made him feel refreshed.

"What are you standing there for? Come over here right now!"

In the Hundred Herbs Garden, an elderly man with gray hair glanced at Han Li and said impatiently.

"Han Li greets Senior."

"Just call me Uncle-Master Ma. How many of these herbs do you recognize? If you don't, it's not too late to tell me now! Don't get fined all your spirit stones and end up with nowhere to cry."

Master Ma said sternly.

"I can recognize about 20 or 30 of them. Han Li has been farming since childhood and spent several years in a medicinal herb garden in the mortal realm," Han Li said modestly.

"This is yellow ball grass, shaped like a yellow hydrangea. Taking it can improve blood circulation and regulate Qi."

"That's the White Crane Fungus, which resembles a white crane. It can cure erysipelas and also replenish qi."

"And that, red vein root, is good for the heart and blood circulation."

......

Han Licai named several medicinal herbs, but Master Ma stopped his performance:

"Alright, alright, stop showing off. You do know a little bit. In that case, the Hundred Herbs Garden is yours. Just submit the herbs on time every year. There are my insights on cultivating herbs inside the house; you can study them when you have time."

After saying that, Master Ma tossed Han Li a dark green restriction token and then quickly disappeared.

Han Li bowed in the direction that Master Ma had left.

For the next few days, Han Li spent his days tending to the spiritual herbs and studying the medicinal plants.

I spend my evenings cultivating medicinal herbs in small green bottles; life is quite pleasant.

......

Three years later.

Yellow Maple Valley, Garden of a Hundred Herbs.

Han Li sat cross-legged, and after a moment, a restless fluctuation of spiritual energy spread out.

Han Li slowly opened his eyes and exhaled two streams of clear air.

"Breakthrough successful to the thirteenth level of Qi Refining."

"Unbeknownst to me, three years have passed since I came to the valley."

For the past three years, he spent his days reading Master Ma's notes on herbs and tending to the spiritual herbs, and his nights constantly practicing cultivation, drawing talismans, refining elixirs, and cultivating spiritual herbs in the small green bottle.

Currently, Han Li's storage bag contains five thousand-year-old spiritual herbs, dozens of hundred-year-old spiritual herbs, and countless low-level talismans.

The effects of Huanglongdan became increasingly worse due to long-term use.

Later on, they ate Spirit Gathering Pills made according to the Huangfeng Valley's recipe.

This is what allowed Han Li to advance to the Qi Refining Perfection stage.

During this period, Uncle Ma visited the herb garden frequently at the beginning, but his visits became less and less frequent, and he was very satisfied with Han Li's work.

In fact, Master Ma even took the time to give him some pointers a few times.

Han Li thus learned that the main ingredient for refining the Foundation Establishment Pill was almost extinct!

No wonder Lu Yunfeng was so eager to snatch his Foundation Establishment Pill before; it turns out that's the reason.

Even in Yellow Maple Valley, only elite disciples have the opportunity to take Foundation Establishment Pills.

If you miss out on a batch, you often have to wait several years.

Recalling the day Lu Yunfeng snatched his Foundation Establishment Pill, Han Li's anger flashed across his face.

In his previous life, Han Li would have killed him long ago.

For now, we can only endure it.

"I heard from Master Ma that the main ingredient for refining Foundation Establishment Pills can only be found in the Crimson Forbidden Land nowadays."

"Go and find out."

......

Yellow Maple Valley, Qingfeng Mountain.

The terrain here is unique. Other mountains, whether high or low, are often swept by strong winds, but this mountain is surrounded by a gentle breeze all year round, making it a beautiful place, hence its name.

In a pavilion on the mountain, an elderly man with white hair and beard stood with his hands behind his back, his face kind.

He was dressed in the basic disciple's robes of Huangfeng Valley, while several young disciples stood opposite him with their hands clasped in front of them.

Most of these people were at least at the tenth level of Qi Refining.

This includes Han Li.

Despite being in a sect, Han Li still used methods to conceal his cultivation level.

There's no other reason than that Han Li has become increasingly adept at being cautious over the past few years.

Moreover, in just three years, he progressed from the ninth level of Qi Refining to the peak of Qi Refining.

Such a rapid pace might attract unwanted attention.

He clearly remembered the time he was shot down from the sky.

"Senior Brother Xiang, my name is Han Li. I have come here to ask you about the Crimson Forbidden Land."