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

"Brother Han, will you stay on Kui Xing Island indefinitely?"

Yuan Yao gently stroked the hair by her ear with her jade-like hand, a blush creeping onto her cheeks, while her starry eyes stared directly at Han Li's face.

Upon hearing Yuan Yao's words, Han Li turned around and met her gaze into those light blue eyes.

The woman's already stunning curves became even more alluring under the cover of night.

Han Li unconsciously lowered his gaze, his eyes burning with desire.

"Brother Han, what are you staring at?"

Seemingly sensing Han Li's 'ill-intentioned' gaze, Yuan Yao scolded him playfully, her fair neck and collarbone flushed with a thin layer of pink, like blooming peach blossoms.

Han Li's playful side suddenly emerged, and he said half-jokingly:

"How about we go sit in my cave for a while?"

"ah......"

Yuan Yao was taken aback by Han Li's directness and didn't react for a moment, appearing somewhat dazed.

Looking at the woman who was originally charming and alluring, but now looked so innocent and naive, Han Li couldn't help but feel a sense of comfort.

"Brother Han, you are a Foundation Establishment stage cultivator, yet you dare to flirt with a young woman. Aren't you afraid others will look down on you?"

"You still haven't answered my question?"

Seeing Han Li's ambiguous smile, Yuan Yao finally realized what was going on and pressed for an answer.

Han Li looked up at the starry sky. The weather was beautiful tonight, and the stars were shining brightly.

"To be honest, I recently advanced to the peak of Foundation Establishment."

"It will take three to five years at the slowest, or a few months at the fastest, before they set off to seek the opportunity to form their core."

Their eyes met again.

Yuan Yao fell silent, the blush on her face gradually fading.

The atmosphere became somewhat somber for a moment.

For some reason, Han Li always gave her a strange feeling. Although they had only known each other for a few months, it felt like she had known Han Li for a long time. Whenever she saw Han Li, she felt a sense of peace.

After a long silence, Yuan Yao seemed to have made up her mind and slowly spoke:

"Brother Han, Yuan Yao is a little thirsty. Does what you said earlier still stand?"

Han Li looked at Yuan Yao in surprise.

He hadn't expected this woman to make such a decision. After all, with Yuan Yao's looks, if she wanted to, she would definitely have a large number of cultivators chasing after her.

"Brother Han, I..."

Yuan Yao took a step forward, and the two were so close that they could hear each other breathing.

A faint, lingering fragrance wafted into Han Li's nostrils, causing him to feel a surge of excitement and become somewhat mesmerized.

Just then, a cool sensation came from his dantian, and Han Li took half a step back.

He didn't consider himself a pedantic person; he couldn't ignore the fact that a beauty as stunning as Yuan Yao had feelings for him.

In his past life, he would have agreed faster than anyone else.

But this is, after all, the world of cultivation!

Yuan Yao looked at Han Li retreating, a rare hint of panic appearing in her eyes. She didn't understand why Han Li would refuse.

Her eyes began to redden slightly.

Just then, Han Li gently grasped Yuan Yao's hand. Her hand was soft and boneless, smooth and slightly cool.

"Yuan Yao, the Chaotic Star Sea is currently turbulent and full of hidden currents. Foundation Establishment cultivators are nothing but ants. Only by breaking through to the Core Formation stage can one have a sliver of power to protect oneself. Otherwise, what will we do if one day we are separated by death?"

Han Li looked into Yuan Yao's eyes and said seriously.

Yuan Yao rubbed her reddened eyes, stared at Han Li for a while, and then chuckled.

"I never expected Brother Han to be so sentimental. I'm just a young woman and I don't care, so what are you worried about?"

Yuan Yao possesses a natural charm; every smile she gives is captivating.

"Yuan Yao, you are so beautiful..."

Han Li subconsciously praised.

"What? Brother Han, you've changed your mind now? But Yuan Yao has already been persuaded by you."

"What should we do?"

Yuan Yao slowly pulled her hand out of his grasp, and gently tapped Han Li's chest with her slender fingers, her expression quite playful.

Han Li looked somewhat unnatural, and he admitted that he did feel a little regretful.

"Alright, Brother Han, Yuan Yao won't tease you anymore."

"Don't worry, just focus on your cultivation. Yuan Yao will definitely not fall too far behind you."

Seeing Han Li's embarrassment, Yuan Yao chuckled and slowly composed herself.

"However, before Brother Han leaves the island, I'd like to pay my respects. I hope Brother Han doesn't mind."

"Of course not, I'd be overjoyed to have such a beautiful woman by my side."

Han Li did not refuse.

A gentle evening breeze swept by again, causing their hair to dance lightly in the wind. The two exchanged a smile.

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Fifteen minutes later, at Yuan Yao's cave.

As soon as Yuan Yao entered, she discovered that two figures had appeared in the cave at some point.

"Little sister, you're back. Let me introduce you. This is Chu Qingyan, Young Master Chu. Young Master Chu is a Core Formation stage cultivator."

When Yanli saw Yuan Yao, her expression brightened, and she introduced her to Yuan Yao.

Yuan Yao looked over and saw a young man in brocade robes sitting in the cave. He was quite handsome and had a gentle smile on his lips.

It was the same person who competed with Han Li for the earth vein jade marrow at the auction.

Unexpectedly, under the strict investigation of the two law enforcement officers of Xinggong, Chu Qingyan managed to hide inside Kui Xing Island without anyone noticing.

"This must be Yuan Yao. Your sister often mentions you to me."

Chu Qingyan's voice was gentle and soothing, but upon closer inspection, one would discover a deep greed hidden in his eyes.

Upon seeing Yuan Yao up close, Chu Qingyan's eyes gleamed with admiration.

I only caught a glimpse of it from afar at the auction, but I never expected to be so amazed when I met it in person.

"I see that Sister Yuan Yao has reached the peak of Qi Refining. Let's take this Foundation Establishment Pill as a gift for our first meeting."

Chu Qingyan tossed out a jade bottle.

"Don't rush to refuse. Since she's Yanli's sister, she's also my sister."

Just as Yuan Yao was about to refuse, Chu Qingyan interrupted her.

Immediately afterwards, Chu Qingyan didn't say anything excessive. He simply chatted casually with Yuan Yao for a couple of minutes before taking his leave.

Yanli escorted him all the way to the outside of the cave.

"Sister, what do you think of Young Master Chu?"

After Yanli returned, she sat down in front of Yuan Yao and tentatively asked.

"Sister Yanli, this is probably the person you chose."

Yuan Yao spoke frankly.

Yanli once advised Yuan Yao to give up Han Li and serve Chu Qingyan with her. After all, he was a Core Formation cultivator, so it was normal for him to have several concubines.

But Yuan Yao firmly rejected him.

We even had an argument about this once before.

But since they had relied on each other since childhood, the argument did not damage the deep bond between the two sisters.

"Sister, this Foundation Establishment Pill is too precious for me to accept. Although he has a close relationship with you, I feel there's something strange about his gaze. Sister, you should be more careful."

Yuan Yao pushed the jade bottle in front of Yanli and advised her.

"It's not that Young Master Chu is at fault; I think that Han fellow has already bewitched you."

Yanli didn't respond as fiercely as before, nor did she refute excessively. Instead, she started teasing her younger sister.

Yanli approached Yuan Yao, gently stroked Yuan Yao's firm, flat abdomen, and then lightly pinched it.

"Sister, what are you doing?"

Yuan Yao, like a startled kitten, let out a cry and quickly stopped Yan Li's actions.

Soon, the sounds of their laughter echoed from inside the cave.

Neither Yuan Yao nor Yan Li knew that Chu Qingyan's figure had not disappeared outside the cave not far away.

The soundproof barrier used during the Qi Refining stage is completely ineffective against those at the Core Formation stage.

Chu Qingyan looked at the scene inside the cave, a fiery glint in his eyes.

"Wait a little longer, the plan has only just begun."

"You'll all be mine sooner or later, hahahaha."

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