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

"To be honest, Fellow Daoist Han, the reason I invited you here today is to invite you to serve as a guest elder of my Qian family."

Qianbi looked at Han Li and slowly revealed the ultimate purpose of their trip.

Upon hearing this, Han Li immediately stopped moving.

This old man seemed quite amiable, but I never expected him to be lusting after my body.

You think you can bribe a Foundation Establishment Peak cultivator like me with these?

What haven't I seen?

Impossible! Absolutely impossible!

We're being lenient by not confiscating your "tutoring" fee!

"Fellow Daoist Qian, I regret to inform you that I cannot agree to this."

"It will take three to five years, or at least a year and a half, for Han Li to leave the island and seek an opportunity to form his core."

He silently pushed the woman in his arms away and said expressionlessly.

Upon hearing Han Li's words, Qian Bi almost spat out his tea.

No, you've wasted your time "teaching" me!

Seeing Han Li's confused and bewildered state, I thought I was about to succeed.

These are all my juniors! I already felt uncomfortable seeing them surrounding you.

So you're happy now, but what about me?!

Qianbi said that if he weren't likely to lose to Han Li, he would have loved to slap Han Li.

The ice queen had just been held in Han Li's arms and was finally getting used to it.

The next second, Han Li pushed him away.

Who can tolerate this?

The beauty was immediately filled with shame and anger, her icy face flushing red and then turning pale.

The woman in green gauze who was massaging Han Li's legs was either faking it or genuinely doing so.

Her eyes immediately welled up with tears.

She was on the verge of tears, looking utterly pitiful.

If an outsider saw this, they would naturally feel a pang of pity.

But who is Han Li?

He glanced at the woman briefly before turning his gaze away, no longer looking at her resentful eyes.

After that, Han Li and the coins tugged at each other for a while.

But he never agreed.

"Fellow Daoist Han, what exactly will it take for you to agree to become a guest elder of the Qian family?"

"The Qian family still has some wealth."

Unwilling to give up, the coin pressed for an answer again.

"Fellow Daoist Qian, are you aware of the two spiritual items, Snow Spirit Water and Heavenly Fire Liquid?"

After a moment's thought, Han Li said.

Now, what moves him most are the spiritual objects that have reached the Core Formation stage.

Upon hearing this, the coin's expression froze:

"Fellow Daoist Han is too kind. Snow Spirit Water and Heavenly Fire Liquid are renowned Core Formation spiritual treasures; how could I not know them?"

"However, these two spiritual items are extremely rare, and they are firmly held in the hands of powerful forces, reserved for the Core Formation seedlings within their sects."

"The Qian family also obtained a bottle of Snow Spirit Water decades ago. However, after the current patriarch took it, he failed to break through to the Core Formation stage and died."

As he spoke, a hint of sadness flashed across his face.

Hearing these words, the women of the Qian family inside the house also showed a sad expression, as if they were worried about the fate of their family.

Hundreds of years ago, the Qian family was once very prosperous. At that time, a Core Formation cultivator appeared in the family, and for a time, they were extremely popular.

However, the Qian family is currently facing a talent shortage. Apart from the patriarch, Qian Bi, who is at the peak of the Foundation Establishment stage, there are only six Foundation Establishment cultivators in the family, and none of them have reached the late stage of Foundation Establishment.

The only two late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators were recruited guest elders.

If anything were to happen to the coins, the money family would soon be in dire straits, and might even collapse within a few years.

But what does this have to do with Han Li?

With his core cultivation nearing completion, it was impossible for him to stay on Kuixing Island for too long for the sake of the Qian family.

After a moment of silence, a hint of pain flashed across his face. He took out an exquisite jade box from his storage bag, which was engraved with several miniature restrictions and was clearly extraordinary.

"I heard that Fellow Daoist Han is looking for Five Elements spiritual materials."

"This box of Crimson Flame Spirit Sand was acquired by my Qian family at a considerable cost some time ago. I hope it will be appreciated by Fellow Daoist Han."

With a gentle push of the coin, the jade box floated to Han Li's front.

"Crimson Flame Spirit Sand? A fire-attribute elemental spiritual material? A spiritual material that even Core Formation stage cultivators covet?"

As soon as Han Li opened the jade box, a scorching heat wafted out, and the surrounding temperature rose rapidly.

"what!"

Perhaps because their Qi Refining stage strength was too weak, the Qian family women around them gasped in surprise, their cheeks flushed and their skin glistening with sweat.

Seeing this, Han Li waved his hand, blocking out most of the heat, and the women felt much better.

Han Li looked into the jade box.

It was filled with fine, crimson sand. Though called sand, it was actually made up of tiny crimson crystals piled together, resembling a flowing, burning flame.

"It really is Crimson Flame Spirit Sand!"

Han Li made up his mind.

Crimson Flame Spirit Sand is a famous fire-attribute spiritual material, coveted by many Core Formation cultivators who practice fire-attribute techniques, and even rare for Nascent Soul cultivators!

If you incorporate it into your own magical artifact, you can greatly increase the artifact's power!

Normally, getting even a small jar is considered extremely lucky; I never imagined the Qian family would have a whole box.

Seeing Han Li's somewhat tempted expression, Qianbi knew she had given the right gift.

This Crimson Flame Spirit Sand was left behind by a former Core Formation cultivator of the Qian family. Since the Qian family line ended, it has been hidden in the family warehouse and no one has dared to take it out.

Along with it came a Dust-Reducing Pill!

It was sealed using a secret method and remains perfectly preserved to this day.

However, Qian did not take it out, after all, this Dust-Clearing Pill was related to the future and fate of the Qian family, and their very survival.

If the Qian family were in a critical situation, he might use it to get through the current crisis.

But we are not at that point yet.

Investing in a promising Foundation Establishment Peak cultivator with Crimson Flame Spirit Sand is already the Qian family's current best effort.

Han Li was hesitating when Qianbi seized the opportunity to persuade him again:

"Fellow Daoist Han, you don't actually need to rush to find a Core Formation Spiritual Object."

"Oh? What do you mean?"

Han Li was somewhat puzzled.

"In two years, it will be the once-in-a-decade Star Sea Festival, during which a Demon Suppression Ceremony will be held. Anyone who participates in the Demon Suppression Ceremony and wins the runner-up prize will receive a bottle each of Snow Spirit Water and Heavenly Fire Liquid. The champion will even receive a Dust-Subduing Pill!"

The coin stroked its white beard and spoke slowly.

Dust-Clearing Pill? A key pill for breaking through to the Core Formation stage?

Upon hearing this, Han Li, who was already quite fond of the Crimson Flame Spirit Sand, became even more interested.

"Become a guest retainer of the Qian family. You won't need to carry out missions on a daily basis, Fellow Daoist Han. You only need to lend a helping hand at crucial moments."

Having interacted with people for many years, the coin had become quite shrewd and, sensing Han Li's interest, quickly added to the message.

"In that case, I, Han, will accept your offer without hesitation."

Han Li looked at the Crimson Flame Spirit Sand in his hand, thought for a moment, and then agreed.

No matter how you look at it, this is a sure-fire way to make money.

The woman inside the house breathed a sigh of relief when she saw that Han Li had agreed.

At this moment, Han Li pulled the woman he had pushed away earlier back into his arms.

The treasure was merely a temporary measure; teaching female disciples was his primary duty.

Seeing this, Qianbi's eyelids twitched.

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It has to be said that Han Li's acting skills have improved again.

After giving his disciple a thorough lesson at the Qian family's house, he left the room.

Qian Facai had been waiting outside the door for a long time.

Due to the soundproofing, he did not hear anything.

Seeing the Qian family woman blushing with embarrassment, Qian Facai finally felt relieved.

Steady!

My ancestor will surely reward me handsomely!

Seeing Qian Facai standing outside the door, Qianbi's pent-up anger instantly found an outlet.

He kicked Qian Facai squarely in the butt, sending him flying.

"You lazy bum, hurry up and see Senior Han off!"

Seeing his ancestor's angry expression, Qian Facai quickly got up from the ground.

He chased after Han Li's retreating figure without stopping.

Immediately afterwards, Qian Facai heard the voice of his ancestor, Qianbi:

"Ask Fellow Daoist Han which of my women has taken a fancy to, and then send her to his residence..."

Indeed, in the world of cultivation, the strong prey on the weak. For the sake of their families or sects, both female and male cultivators at the grassroots level are sometimes just bargaining chips at the negotiating table.

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