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

"Let me introduce you to Han Li, a guest elder of the Qian family, a peak Foundation Establishment cultivator!"

The moment the money was mentioned, it was as if a boulder had been thrown into a calm lake, creating a raging storm.

Peak Foundation Establishment! And so young!

Everyone present felt a chill run down their spines.

Several elderly Foundation Establishment cultivators froze, their expressions becoming somewhat unnatural.

They were originally cultivators who were on good terms with the Qian family. They were all rogue cultivators who worked diligently during their Qi cultivation. After purchasing a Foundation Establishment Pill, they were lucky enough to successfully establish their foundation.

Knowing he had no hope of forming his core, he indulged in wine, women, and horses, and his cultivation remained stagnant at the early and middle stages.

His personality gradually became arrogant.

Now, seeing that Han Li has the cultivation of the peak of Foundation Establishment at such a young age, they couldn't help but feel ashamed of themselves.

The middle-aged man with the mustache, upon hearing that Han Li possessed the cultivation of the peak of Foundation Establishment, also showed a look of shock on his face, and his fingers tapped the jade pendant even more frequently.

"This is Elder Li, who also serves as a guest elder of the Qian Clan Chamber of Commerce, and has a cultivation level at the peak of Foundation Establishment."

The coin pointed to a kind-faced, white-haired monk and introduced him.

"Elder Li, please give me your guidance."

Han Li bowed with his hands clasped in greeting.

"I just advanced to the peak of Foundation Establishment a few days ago. My cultivation is still very weak, and I can't compare to Elder Han, who is young and promising."

Elder Li waved his hand and returned the greeting.

"This is Elder Wang, late-stage Foundation Establishment..."

"Who is this...?"

The coins were then introduced to Han Li one by one.

As a Foundation Establishment cultivator, Han Li possessed the ability to remember everything he saw. After hearing their names and appearances only once, he memorized them all.

Soon it will be the turn of the middle-aged man with the mustache.

"This is Fellow Daoist Shen Ziqing, who is at the mid-Foundation Establishment stage. He has been friends with my Qian family for decades and has been invited to come here to jointly protect the merchant ships."

Upon being introduced by the coins, a hint of panic flashed in Shen Ziqing's eyes, but his actions remained unchanged.

Han Li nodded slightly to him, seemingly unaware of his subtle actions.

After exchanging pleasantries, Han Li looked around.

They discovered that, including Han Li, there were as many as fifteen Foundation Establishment cultivators present!

It can be described as a star-studded lineup.

Han Li couldn't help but wonder what kind of thing it was that required so many guards.

"Everyone's here, let's go!"

At the command, Qianbi stepped onto his flying sword and sped away, leaving a trail of sword light in the air.

The crowd followed closely behind.

Han Li had originally planned to be the last to set off, but Shen Ziqing, with his eight-character mustache, smiled obsequiously and told him to go first. Han Li glanced at him, then without further hesitation, rode a streak of blue sword light and shot into the sky.

Shen Ziqing watched Han Li's back for a moment, then turned to the open space beside him, moved his lips, and said something.

He then flicked out the white feather fan in his hand, lightly leaped, and landed on the fan, drawing a white streak of light in the air.

......

Half an hour later, on an inconspicuous little island.

There are no spiritual veins on the island, the spiritual energy is thin, and there is not a single person in sight. There are only some traces of previous inhabitants and some broken walls.

The coins stopped first, and then the figures of the crowd appeared one by one.

Han Li looked ahead.

A dilapidated, out-of-service pier on the island.

Four giant ships were docked outside the pier, each much larger than the one Qian Facai had once piloted.

Moreover, the ship was engraved with array formations and restrictions, which were not comparable to the ordinary restrictions on Qian Facai's ship before, and it exuded a faint aura of danger.

The boatmen on the ship were not ordinary people as before, but all of them were Qi Refining stage cultivators. They were fully prepared and ready to go, and it was clear that they had been preparing for a long time.

Han Li increasingly felt that this voyage was unusual and would not go smoothly.

"This is?"

Han Li's divine sense swept across the deserted island and the giant ship, and a faint, unsettling aura flashed by.

Core Formation cultivator!

Can't go wrong.

That fleeting aura, though it lasted only a short time, was absolutely real!

This is getting interesting.

Han Li remained calm; the die was cast, and he had no choice but to act.

We need to be extra careful on this trip.

Fellow Daoists!

The sound of coins jingling echoed across the entire deserted island.

"Everyone has arrived. Thank you again for accepting the invitation to escort the Qian family's merchant ship. Our destination is Red Moon Island. Please follow the route on the nautical chart. I won't say anything more. If we encounter any villains, please lend a hand. The Qian family will reward you handsomely afterwards!"

"If you encounter an overwhelming enemy, you may retreat on your own and regroup at the location indicated on the token."

"If that's really the case, then it's fate, and the Qian family won't blame us."

After speaking, the coins swept across everyone's faces, finally glancing at Han Li.

Han Li did not respond to the coin's gaze, but instead fell into deep thought.

Red Moon Island?

Han Li pondered for a moment, and information about Red Moon Island came to mind.

It was actually the island where the Nascent Soul cultivator, Shi Kun, resided!

Legend has it that Master Shi broke through to the Nascent Soul stage more than a hundred years ago. He is now a veteran Nascent Soul cultivator and a master of formations, with a great reputation in the Chaotic Star Sea!

But what exactly is it that requires so many guards?

Could it be some kind of treasure that is especially important to Nascent Soul cultivators? Han Li thought about it and then felt it was unlikely.

If it were truly such a treasure, why would a mere Foundation Establishment level force guard it?

"Without further ado, I'll leave it to you all!"

"Set off!"

The words about the coins interrupted Han Li's thoughts. With a wave of his hand, four jade slips floated into the hands of several Qian clan elders.

Four giant ships sailed out of the dock in succession.

The Foundation Establishment cultivators who participated in the guard duty were not evenly distributed.

The middle ship had the most luxurious lineup, including Elder Li, who was at the peak of Foundation Establishment, as well as one late Foundation Establishment cultivator and three mid Foundation Establishment cultivators.

There are five Foundation Establishment cultivators in total, and the lowest level among them is the mid-Foundation Establishment stage.

The aura of a Core Formation stage cultivator that Han Li had previously detected was on this ship!

With such a stellar lineup on the surface, why hide the Core Formation cultivators?

Could it be...?

Han Li had some guesses in his mind.

"Elder Han, Fellow Daoist Shen, please follow me."

A middle-aged man surnamed Qian, with the cultivation level of the early Foundation Establishment stage, led Han Li and Shen Ziqing to the deck of a giant ship.

"I never expected to be assigned to the same boat as him."

Han Li glanced at Shen Ziqing, ignoring his flattery, and stepped onto the deck as if he didn't care about anyone else.

Now, Han Li's acting skills are becoming increasingly superb.

"Set off!"

At Elder Qian's command, the giant ship suddenly increased its speed, and a pale blue spiritual light surged out, causing it to float above the water.

Once they found their direction, they sped off.

......

Two days later.

The giant ship was moving at high speed, skimming the surface of the sea and kicking up several waves.

Han Li stood on the deck, the cool sea breeze carrying a salty smell rushed towards him, and looking back, Kui Xing Island had long since disappeared from sight.

It must be said that the giant ship beneath our feet is quite fast, almost as fast as a mid-Foundation Establishment cultivator.

The ships in the Chaotic Star Sea are mainly divided into three types. One type is the ordinary ship that Qian Facai piloted last time. It is engraved with general array restrictions and is suitable for short- to medium-distance navigation.

Secondly, there's the giant ship beneath our feet, which can float on the water. With less water resistance, its speed is naturally several times faster than the previous one. The engraved array restrictions are lethal enough to threaten ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivators.

The last type is flying magical artifacts. The hulls are all made of spirit wood and crafted by weapon refiners. Because they are made of spirit wood, they are extremely sturdy. Countless arrays and restrictions are engraved on them, allowing them to travel in the air at extremely high speeds. The cost of each one far exceeds ten thousand spirit stones, and a considerable amount of spirit stones are required to activate them. Only large forces can afford to maintain them.

The ferry that Han Li used in Huangfeng Valley was just like that, and the difference in strength between it and the Qian Clan Chamber of Commerce was evident.

Above the spaceship artifacts, there is another legendary spaceship treasure that can change size at will, move at will, and be stored in a storage bag. It is not only incredibly fast but also indestructible.

Han Li had never seen such a treasure before, nor had he ever heard of it in either Tiannan or the Chaotic Star Sea.

After all, even a Nascent Soul cultivator couldn't possibly produce mountains of magical treasures and spiritual materials to refine into a flying magical treasure; extravagance is an understatement to describe such an act.

All I can say is that they're wasteful!

......

Gazing at the calm, azure sea before him, Han Li's thoughts drifted away.

For some reason, Han Li suddenly thought of Yuan Yao, and felt a little worried.

In fact, when he spent the past few days with Yuan Yao, he always felt a strange sense of familiarity.

It was this feeling of being both strange and familiar that made Han Li unable to resist.

"Am I really too infatuated with her?"

Yuan Yao's every smile and frown seemed still vivid in Han Li's mind, and he couldn't help but recall the scene of their frank encounter those past few days...

Han Li shook his head, a bitter smile appearing on his lips.

"I hope she's alright."