Mortal: Li Feiyu, who came from the realm of a supreme being

"The Crimson Golden Lock Hand comes from the 'Burning Like an Art,' a technique that can be formally practiced during the Opening Aperture stage, but can only be mastered at the External Realm stage." Li Feiyu's voice was calm and unwavering. "I can give you the complete 'Burning Like an Art,' but if you can't formally open your Aperture, having the complete book won't be of much use."

Han Li nodded, then pondered in a deep voice, "The Heavenly Conscience Pill, is it? I'll make it as soon as possible..."

He had already made up his mind. Senior Brother Li's words seemed to be about giving out the cultivation method, but in reality, they set a threshold: one must first awaken the mind.

Was he testing himself? He had tried many times, but he couldn't get the hang of it by relying solely on the techniques.

Seeing that he still wouldn't reveal the truth, Li Feiyu could only take the initiative to press him: "Tiancong Pill has a relatively strong requirement for medicinal properties, perhaps the herbs in this medicinal garden are not old enough. I just made some money before, so tell me the names of the herbs with similar medicinal properties that you found, and I'll go to the state capital to purchase them."

This was said so naturally, as if it were just a routine favor.

Upon hearing this, Han Li felt a pang of anxiety.

Purchasing from the state capital? That would take at least two or three months, and the medicinal herbs are of varying ages, so whether we could even gather the required amount is another matter. More importantly, if that were the case, it would be inconvenient to continue cultivating our own herbs.

He hesitated for a moment, bit his lower lip lightly, and finally made up his mind: "There's no need to trouble Senior Brother Li like this. I have a treasure that can accelerate the ripening process, which is faster than buying it from outside."

The moment the words left his mouth, countless thoughts flashed through Han Li's mind.

"Now that Senior Brother Li has taken on Elder Mo's identity and is living in Divine Hand Valley, it's almost impossible for me to avoid him if I still need to cultivate herbs using the little green bottle. Besides, he's already seen the little green bottle and told me the secret… Senior Brother treats me with utmost sincerity; he's a trustworthy person. Moreover, under these circumstances, if I don't show him enough trust, I'm afraid I'll be suspected instead…"

In the blink of an eye, he had figured out the pros and cons.

To keep the secret of the little green bottle, there are only two paths: one is to leave God's Hand Valley directly and venture out with your current meager strength—which is tantamount to courting death; the other is to never use the little green bottle in the valley again—which is tantamount to tying your own hands and feet.

Neither of these two paths is a good choice.

Moreover… Han Li looked up at Li Feiyu. This senior brother had saved his life, taught him martial arts, and was even willing to use his “hidden secrets from his past life” to balance the unease in his heart. He could feel this sincerity.

Furthermore, although he knew the little green bottle was a treasure, he didn't really have a clear concept of just how precious it was. He only knew it was a miraculous object that could accelerate the ripening of herbs, but he didn't know just how astonishingly "miraculous" it was.

After some deliberation, Han Li felt more at ease.

"What treasure?" Li Feiyu asked at the opportune moment, her expression perfectly capturing a hint of curiosity.

"This is it." Han Li took out the small green bottle, his fingers stroking the smooth surface of the bottle, while his eyes subtly observed Li Feiyu's reaction.

He used his divine sense to observe with meticulous detail, not missing even the slightest change in the other person's expression.

He had no idea that the person standing opposite him was a veteran who had experienced hundreds of missions in the Six Paths of Reincarnation, and whose acting skills were ingrained in his very bones.

Li Feiyu remained calm and composed, but her face betrayed a perfectly appropriate surprise as Han Li demonstrated the use of the small green bottle.

There was no greed, no fervor, only pure awe at the "wonderful thing".

In fact, even in the world where Li Feiyu lived in his previous life, the Heavenly Bottle would definitely be considered a divine artifact, at least bearing the great Dao and cause and effect of that world.

If it weren't for the deep involvement and heavy karmic consequences, Li Feiyu would have actually been tempted.

But now, he just wants to keep his distance.

After careful observation, Han Li finally breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed he had been overthinking things; Senior Brother Li was indeed trustworthy!

"I never expected you to have such a great opportunity," Li Feiyu said solemnly, "Such a precious treasure must be kept hidden well and must never be revealed to others!"

He meant it sincerely. He genuinely didn't want this thing to cause any more trouble.

In the following days, Li Feiyu, disguised as Doctor Mo, made a brief appearance at the Seven Mysteries Sect to learn about the aftermath of the Huanglongji incident.

Just as he expected, there was no follow-up.

The claims that the Fang family was wiped out, the Seven Mysteries Sect disciples "died," and the Wild Wolf Gang stole the money are full of loopholes. However, precisely because there are too many flaws, the Seven Mysteries Sect's higher-ups lack the courage to conduct a thorough investigation.

The affairs of immortal cultivators are treacherous, and getting involved is tantamount to disaster, so they chose to turn a blind eye.

Ten days or so passed like this.

That day, Han Li came to Li Feiyu with a bunch of newly prepared Tiancong Pills, his eyes filled with anticipation and trepidation: "Senior Brother Li, take a look at these... will they work?"

Li Feiyu took them and carefully examined each one.

The pills are pale gold in color, with fine lines on the surface, and emit a calming medicinal fragrance.

He first observed its color, then smelled its aroma, and finally even picked out a small piece, crushed it, and gently touched it with the tip of his tongue to savor the subtle balance of the medicinal properties.

After a while, he picked out three pills from a dozen or so: "These three meet the standard."

Han Li's eyes lit up.

"The Heavenly Wisdom Pill is different from the Qi Gathering Pill," Li Feiyu explained. "A martial artist can only take one. Under normal circumstances, it almost guarantees success, but the opening of the Qi will be flawed, which is not conducive to refining the inner world later."

He looked at Han Li, his tone serious: "But everything is difficult at the beginning. If you really can't take this first step, you can only rely on external forces. You must carefully feel the process of opening your acupoints and remember that feeling—how the Qi condenses, how the acupoints vibrate, and how the outline of your inner world is formed. Opening other acupoints later is the same principle, only the difficulty increases."

Han Li nodded emphatically, picked up a Tiancong Pill, took a deep breath, and sat down cross-legged.

The pill entered my stomach, transforming into a cool current that rushed straight to my mind. Immediately afterward, a mysterious sensation awakened from the depths of my body—the "point" corresponding to the eye aperture, which I had previously been unable to clearly perceive, was now as bright and clear as a light in the darkness.

Han Li held his breath and focused his mind, guiding his true energy according to the methods of the "Longevity Manual" and slowly knocking on the gate.

One hour later.

He opened his eyes.

The world has changed.

It wasn't visual clarity, which was already far beyond ordinary people due to the Everlasting Spring Technique, but a deeper level of "seeing." He could see the flow of spiritual energy in the air, the hidden circulation of true energy around Li Feiyu, and even the two newly opened acupoints in his own body twinkling like stars in the darkness.

With the divine sense brought by the fifth level of Changchun Gong, his senses were enhanced to a whole new level, even surpassing those of Li Feiyu, who was of the same generation.

After all, he cultivates both immortal and martial arts. It's normal for him to have some kind of cheat code.

Seeing the faint golden light shimmering in his eyes, Li Feiyu felt a weight lifted from her heart.

It seems that for ordinary people in this world, cultivating martial arts is indeed a viable path.

With the aid of elixirs and the support of talent, some locals have already truly embarked on this path.

"How are you feeling?" he asked.

"Very good." Han Li rarely smiled; it was the joy of breaking free from constraints and seeing a path forward. "Better than ever before."

Li Feiyu nodded and took one of the remaining two Tiancong Pills: "I'll take this one with me. I'll give you the rest of the 'Burning Ascension Technique' now, but remember, this martial art is full of malevolent energy. When practicing it, you need to constantly harmonize it with the true energy of the 'Longevity Formula' and not be greedy."

He handed a handwritten booklet to Han Li. The four characters "Burning Like Essential Techniques" on the cover were written in bold, powerful strokes, faintly revealing a burning intensity.

"I'll be away for a few days," Li Feiyu said finally. "Now that you've grasped the essence, you should consolidate it well. As for the herb garden... you should handle things carefully yourself."

Han Li took the booklet and carefully put it away: "I understand, Senior Brother Li, don't worry."

Li Feiyu said no more and turned to leave Shenshou Valley.

He was going to Wuligou to find Han Xiaomei.

Now that the Tiancong Pill is ready, it's time to put the girl's path to enlightenment on the agenda.