Ordinary person: What to do with unused treasures? (On Zhuanzhuan)

Chapter 103 Han Li Goes to Sea to Hunt Demons

Han Li and his two companions stayed in Tianxing City for more than half a year.

For the past six months, Han Li has been preparing for his mission to hunt demons at sea!

As for contacting Qin Fang and Nangong Wan—

Qin Fang had previously left a communication link with the group, but since Nangong Wan and Qin Fang were both in seclusion, even if the communication worked, they couldn't contact each other quickly.

The connections between cultivators are inherently very fragile, and the fact that they can meet so quickly is often a matter of great luck.

Within half a year, Han Li not only refined a large number of talismans to protect himself, but also used the small green bottle to cultivate a lot of century-old ironwood and create countless puppets.

Han Li's current sea voyage to hunt demons is truly fraught with danger!

The "Qu Hun" that should have formed a Demon Core has not formed a Core at all, and doesn't even have the cultivation level of the Foundation Establishment stage! It can only serve as a menial task, and its role is almost negligible for Han Li, who is already in the late Foundation Establishment stage.

Therefore, lacking Core Formation stage combat power, even though Han Li has found the "Demon-Attracting Grass" as a means to hunt demons at sea, it is no different from the original timeline.

But in the end, Han Li was just a Foundation Establishment cultivator. Even with the help of many formations, it would be quite difficult for him to hunt down a level 5 demon beast comparable to the early Core Formation stage.

Logically speaking, Han Li shouldn't have taken such a risk!

But—he had no choice.

Unless he is willing to never attempt to reach the Core Formation stage in his lifetime, he must go out to sea to kill demons and obtain their cores!

Under such extreme pressure, Han Li managed to master one or two intermediate spells that he couldn't originally control, which allowed him to refine some intermediate talismans and increased his chances of survival.

Of course, Han Li has another option!

They cultivate thousand-year-old spiritual herbs to sell, and then use the spirit stones earned to buy fifth or sixth-tier demon cores to refine pills.

In Tianxing City, fifth and sixth-tier demon cores are not uncommon, and they often appear in medium and large-scale auction houses. As long as you have enough spirit stones, you can always buy some.

Unfortunately, Han Li was unwilling to take the risk. He couldn't accept the trouble that might result from selling spiritual herbs on a large scale.

Moreover, even if the few demon cores he possessed were refined into pills, they wouldn't be of much use to him, given his four spiritual roots! His spiritual root aptitude meant that a few demon cores wouldn't be enough to achieve the results he desired.

On this day—

Beneath the sacred mountain under the starry sky.

"That's enough for now!"

"There's no need to go any further. I've already contacted Qin Fang using my secret telepathic communication technique—"

"Once he receives the message, he will surely come to see you soon."

"For the next few days, just stay at that inn. I have already paid for the annual spirit stones."

Han Li cupped his hands and said to Xin Ruyin.

"Colorful Rings————"

"These pills will definitely help you improve your Qi Refining stage cultivation."

"Of course, don't overdo it with rigorous cultivation. Occasionally going out to experience the wonders of the cultivation world is also a good thing!"

"The principle that haste makes waste is something I need not explain to you further—"

Han Li then told Mo Caihuan that he planned to go to sea alone this time, only taking Qu Hun with him.

Although Qu Hun's current strength is only at the peak of the late stage of Qi Refining, it is still somewhat useful for doing odd jobs and setting up formations.

"Brother Han, please rest assured."

"Safety is still guaranteed in this Star City. Even Nascent Soul cultivator sects don't dare to be too arrogant in front of the Star Palace."

"Going out to sea is too dangerous, please be extra careful, Brother Han!"

Xin Ruyin knew she couldn't persuade Han Li, so she could only offer her blessings.

In her view, going out to sea to hunt demons was an inevitable path for Han Li, unless Han Li did not want to try to break through to the Core Formation realm.

"That's good----"

After Han Li finished speaking, he boarded a flying boat and headed straight for the fiftieth floor of the Holy Mountain, where there was a teleportation array that could directly transport one to the outer sea.

half an hour.

Mo Caihuan stared blankly in the direction Han Li had left.

"Let's go back, Miss Mo."

Xin Ruyin sighed.

She had spent several years with Mo Caihuan and had come to know her quite well.

This woman's spiritual aptitude is truly beyond description!

According to her observation, Mo Caihuan's cultivation speed was even slower than that of a typical rogue cultivator with five spiritual roots.

Even with Han Li's help, and while ordinary spirit pills weren't in short supply, they were still only at the sixth level of the Qi Refining stage.

This speed is far beyond what she could match, let alone her own. It's even far faster than that of her former maid, Xiaomei.

Is it because Mo Caihuan couldn't stand the loneliness, couldn't persist in breathing exercises, and was unwilling to work hard?

no!

Mo Caihuan cultivated with extraordinary diligence! To the point that it surprised even her.

Whenever there was a spare moment, this girl with the black-painted ring would try her best to refine spiritual energy!

This is why Han Li instructed his subordinates not to engage in excessive arduous cultivation before leaving.

Compared to this Miss Mo, Xin Ruyin herself seemed less diligent.

"Sister Xin————"

"Tell me, was it a mistake in itself that I entered the realm of cultivation?"

Mo Caihuan spoke up for no apparent reason.

"6

""

Xin Ruyin remained silent.

She knew very well that this Miss Mo was deeply in love with Han Li, and the reason she was working so hard to cultivate was to keep up with Han Li's pace.

She didn't crave immortality! Nor did she desire the immense power to move mountains and seas that cultivation would bring—she simply wanted to be able to follow behind Han Li.

Don't overthink it!

"Even the worst situation is better than being a mortal, right? At least you still have several decades left to live."

"There's always a way out. With how hard you've worked, I believe you'll eventually have a chance to break through to the Foundation Establishment stage in this lifetime."

Xin Ruyin knew she couldn't let Mo Caihuan continue to overthink things.

I had no choice but to force myself to speak!

"I'm sorry to have made you laugh, Sister Xin."

"I just feel like I can't help him at all. I can only watch him go out to sea on his adventures, while I—can only stay in the city, and even have to distract him and deplete his spiritual medicine—"

Mo Caihuan gave a bitter smile.

"You're overthinking it. Senior Han went to sea mainly to improve his cultivation level!"

""

"Only by going out to sea to hunt demonic beasts will he have a chance to break through to the Core Formation stage in his lifetime!"

"Even for me—once I reach the late Foundation Establishment stage, I'll probably have to make a solo voyage!"

"As for the elixir he refined for you, it's only a Qi Refining stage elixir, which won't have much of an impact on a late Foundation Establishment cultivator."

Xin Ruyin comforted her.

Although she was well aware that even a Qi Refining stage pill would affect Han Li to some extent, she had to say something positive about Mo Caihuan's current mood and not add fuel to the fire.

"My aptitude for cultivation is too poor —"

Mo Caihuan suddenly looked up and asked, "Sister Xin! Could you teach me some knowledge about formations?"

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Half a month later.

In the southeast corner of Tianxing City, there is an inn specifically for visiting cultivators.

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Xin Ruyin was explaining things to Mo Caihuan little by little.

"If the Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches are misaligned, it will lead to—"

Xin Ruyin pointed to a corner of the array book, her face showing difficulty.

To be honest, Xin Ruyin and Mo Caihuan had a good relationship. The group had all come from Tiannan and settled on Xiaohuan Island. They didn't have anyone to talk to on a regular basis.

Therefore, after spending several years together, Xin Ruyin and Mo Caihuan became like sisters and had an extremely good relationship!

But----

At this moment, Xin Ruyin really wanted to kill Mo Caihuan!

How could she be so stupid?

She managed to make the same mistake several times in the same place, despite knowing such a simple and straightforward principle of formations.

Even Xiaomei only made the mistake twice before she never made it again!

Is there something wrong with my teaching methods?

Xin Ruyin has begun to doubt herself.

However, Xin Ruyin did not know that although Mo Caihuan was not a genius in array formations, he was already considered one of the more intelligent cultivators among ordinary cultivators.

Many cultivators are not even as good as Mo Caihuan!

However, Xin Ruyin did not teach anyone else. The people she usually talked to about formations usually also had a certain foundation in formations.

Even Xiaomei, the maid who stayed in Tiannan, gained a better understanding of the formations through constant exposure.

"The Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches Formation Diagram must absolutely not be placed here—"

"what?"

In the midst of Xin Ruyin's headache, she suddenly sensed a fluctuation of spiritual energy in the room. Looking up, she saw a fiery red talisman.

"A sound transmission talisman?"

Xin Ruyin was stunned for a moment, then her face immediately lit up with joy.

They had only been in Tianxing City for a short time, and hadn't even truly settled down there yet! Therefore, it was impossible for anyone else to contact them.

unless----

The forty-seventh level of the Star Palace Sacred Mountain.

The figures in black and white were flying towards a cave on the forty-seventh floor, stepping on a strange array flag.

Xin Ruyin was dressed in white, with Mo Caihuan in a black dress beside her.

The light slowly descended, but Xin Ruyin hadn't yet taken out her communication talisman.

Then I heard a voice say, "Please come in, my two young friends. I am currently at the crucial moment of finishing my training. Please have some tea in the living room for a while and wait a moment."

""

Nangong Wan's voice appeared.

Upon hearing the voice, Xin Ruyin and Mo Caihuan exchanged a glance, confirming that the voice was extremely familiar. They also checked the status of the transmission talisman before walking together into the now-open formation.

Upon entering the battle, Xin Ruyin's initial nervousness instantly eased considerably.

This formation—it was her doing!

Although some of the formations may be the original formations of this cave, the main defensive formation should be the one she traded to Qin Fang.

Those unfamiliar with this art would naturally find it difficult to detect! However, Xin Ruyin possessed exceptional talent in formations, and since this formation was her own creation, she saw through the trick almost instantly.

You've come to the right place!

— Half an hour later.

Xin Ruyin and her two daughters, who were getting a little impatient while enjoying tea in the living room, finally heard a phoenix cry coming from afar.

A few breaths later, a figure suddenly appeared in the center of the living room.

It was undoubtedly Nangong Wan, who had just emerged from seclusion.

"Greetings, Senior Nangong!"

"Greetings, Senior Nangong!"

Xin Ruyin and the other person immediately stood up and bowed.

"Oh? You've advanced to the Foundation Establishment stage?"

"Hehe~ If Qin Fang knew, he would probably be very happy too."

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"Don't be so polite, sit down."

Nangong Wan showed none of the arrogance typical of a Core Formation stage senior.

"Where is Senior Qin now?"

Xin Ruyin followed up on the conversation and asked.

"He's been in seclusion in this cave for quite some time now."

"He probably won't emerge from seclusion until he reaches the Pseudo-Core stage, or he might even attempt to break through to the Core Formation stage directly?"

Nangong Wan casually mentioned it, and with a few light taps of her jade-like fingertips, she added spiritual tea to the two women's cups.

"He's about to break through to the Core Formation stage so quickly? As expected of Senior Qin!"

"I wonder how confident Senior Qin is in achieving his breakthrough this time?"

Xin Ruyin was both happy and excited.

Qin Fang's breakthrough to the Core Formation stage increased her hopes for revenge, even though Qin Fang tried his best to dissuade her and told her to work on her own to get revenge.

However, Xin Ruyin had absolutely no confidence in reaching the Core Formation stage—or even the Nascent Soul stage.

"What are the chances of success?"

"I don't know either—"

"Although I am already a cultivator in the early stage of Core Formation, I don't really have much insight into whether or not a breakthrough is successful."

"I am a cultivator with a Heavenly Spiritual Root—I was just practicing breathing exercises normally, and then I unknowingly entered the early stage of Core Formation."

"Qin Fang has three spiritual roots, I can't estimate that."

Nangong Wan spoke as simply as if she were recounting what she had eaten that morning.

The other two women, however, were filled with a sense of absurdity.

What does it mean to break through to the Core Formation stage without even realizing it during normal cultivation?