I'll make you the furnace and the cauldron, so you can refine Yin and Yang and prove the Great

Inside the cave, the candlelight flickered.

After listening to Li Hanshan recount his experience in the square, Hua Nongying forgot to smoke her pipe, her beautiful eyes wide with surprise.

"The Third Elder wants to take you as his disciple?"

She gasped, then patted her ample chest, looking relieved. "Thank goodness you refused, Hanlang! You know, that Third Elder doesn't discriminate between men and women!"

Li Hanshan was taken aback: "What do you mean? Can he also extract male essence?"

"Of course he can't 'harvest' men," Hua Nongying rolled her eyes. "But he can have his 'furnaces' do it! He first lets the female 'furnaces' nourish the men, and then he nourishes those female 'furnaces.' In this way, men become his nourishment."

Li Hanshan felt a chill run down his spine.

Is this even possible?

"Doesn't this add another step to the process?" he asked.

"An extra step, but it doesn't stop him from being bisexual." Hua Nongying sneered, "The Third Elder has been stuck at the peak of the Golden Core stage for too many years, and his lifespan is coming to an end. In order to break through to the Nascent Soul stage, he will use any means necessary. Over the years, the number of disciples he has harmed, both male and female, is at least eighty to a hundred."

She paused, a hint of fear flashing in her eyes: "If he can't break through to the Nascent Soul stage, who knows how many more disciples will suffer in the future."

Li Hanshan remained silent.

At the peak of the Golden Core stage, lifespan is nearing its end.

Such an old monster is indeed capable of anything.

"He's already an elder, so no one should dare to target him, right?" Li Hanshan asked.

Hua Nongying scoffed, "Who knows? In the Hehuan Sect, it's all about big fish eating small fish, and small fish eating shrimp. He's keeping an eye on the disciples below, but isn't someone above keeping an eye on him? The sect leader is a Nascent Soul cultivator; who knows if the sect leader might suddenly decide to 'take advantage' of him one day?"

Li Hanshan was speechless.

The Hehuan Sect, from top to bottom, is a huge food chain.

Every person is both predator and prey.

"Let's not talk about him anymore." Hua Nongying put her pipe aside, leaned softly into Li Hanshan's arms, and said in a sweet and gentle voice, "Hanlang, I missed you~"

Li Hanshan's heart fluttered, and he reached out to embrace her slender waist.

The curtains were drawn, and the candlelight flickered.

For the next two weeks, the two stayed indoors and practiced cultivation day and night.

Hua Nongying used every trick in the book to help Li Hanshan improve his strength as quickly as possible. As a demoness from the Hehuan Sect, she was proficient in various dual cultivation methods. Her wholehearted cooperation allowed Li Hanshan's cultivation to steadily improve.

The foundation of the second level of foundation building is completely solid, and there is a faint trend of moving towards the third level of foundation building.

Two weeks later, late one night.

Li Hanshan fell into a deep sleep and entered that familiar dream once again.

Along the riverbank, the blue stones remain unchanged, and the water flows gently.

Luo Li sat on the blue stone, dressed in white, her bare feet dangling lightly. Upon seeing Li Hanshan appear, a radiant smile bloomed on her face.

"Grandpa, you've arrived!"

"Girl." Li Hanshan walked over and sat down next to her.

Luo Li tilted her head and looked him over, her eyes lighting up: "Grandpa, you've broken through to the Foundation Establishment stage?!"

"Yes." Li Hanshan nodded and briefly recounted his experiences over the past period.

After hearing this, Luo Li's little face was full of amazement: "Grandpa is really amazing! In a place like the Joyful Union Sect, he not only survived but also achieved the Foundation Establishment of the Heavenly Dao."

She suddenly remembered something and said seriously, "By the way, sir, your current situation is too dangerous. That Third Elder has his eye on you, as well as Wu Zhanlong and Deacon Lu, they all want to kill you. You must improve your strength as soon as possible."

"I know," Li Hanshan sighed, "but cultivation is not something that can be accomplished overnight."

"I have a way!"

Luo Li's eyes sparkled as she stretched out her slender fingers and began to write in mid-air.

Ancient characters appeared like flowing light, arranging themselves into a profound incantation in the void.

"Grandpa, this is the complete version of the Divine Refinement Technique. What I taught you before was just the introductory level. Now that you've established your foundation, you can practice the complete version. The complete Divine Refinement Technique not only enhances your divine sense but also allows you to cultivate a higher level of divine sense attack—divine thought manifestation."

Divine thought manifesting in form?

Li Hanshan stared intently, and saw the golden characters swimming like tadpoles, one by one entering his sea of ​​consciousness.

In an instant, the complete mysteries of the Divine Refinement Technique unfolded in his mind.

"Divine thought can materialize, transforming divine consciousness into a tangible form, such as swords or shields, combining offense and defense. At a high level of cultivation, one can sever a person's soul with a single thought, or protect oneself with an equal thought."

Li Hanshan was deeply shocked.

This Spirit Refining Technique is even more powerful than he imagined.

"Thank you, girl," he said sincerely.

"It's not over yet." Luo Li smiled mysteriously, then raised her hand and began writing in the air.

This time, the text was much more extensive, densely packed, totaling over a thousand words. The text was a deep blue color, exuding a faint, chilling aura, completely different from Luo Li's usual warm demeanor.

"This is......"

"The Records of the Underworld".

Luo Li's voice turned serious: "Grandpa, didn't you say you took in a ghost named Xiao An? This Netherworld Record is actually a cultivation method for ghost immortals."

The cultivation method of ghost immortals?

Li Hanshan was shocked.

"Without the right opportunity, a spirit can at most retain its intelligence, but it is extremely difficult to improve its strength. But the Netherworld Record is different. It is a cultivation method specifically created for spirits, allowing them to cultivate and break through like cultivators."

As Luo Li wrote, she explained, "If Xiao An cultivates this Netherworld Record, she will not only recover her strength, but may also advance further and even become a Ghost Immortal. At that time, she will become a great help to me."

Looking at the dark blue characters, Li Hanshan felt an indescribable emotion welling up inside him.

This girl always helps him whenever they meet.

Yang-style cultivation techniques, ancient spells, the Flowing Light Sword Art, the Pure Yang Meridian, the Refining Spirit Technique, and now the Netherworld Records...

Who is she?

Why are there so many good things?

"Girl," Li Hanshan couldn't help but ask, "how do you have so many cultivation techniques and secret arts? The Yang Manual, the Refining Spirit Technique, the Netherworld Record—any one of these things could cause a bloodbath."

Luo Li blinked and said matter-of-factly, "Because a lot of ancient ruins have been discovered recently."

"Ancient ruins have been discovered?"

"Hmm!" Luo Li nodded. "I don't know what's going on, but in the past few months, ancient ruins have been appearing one after another on the continent. Several have appeared near our Yao Guang Sect. The sect organized disciples to explore them. In one of the ruins, I found the Yang Book and the Refining God Technique, and in another ruin, I found the Netherworld Record."

As she spoke, she stuck out her tongue somewhat shyly: "Actually, I have several other cultivation techniques, but most of them are not suitable for you to practice, so I didn't take them out."

Li Hanshan was stunned.

Ancient ruins have been discovered?

Several cultivation techniques?

This girl is so lucky!

No, that's not right.

It wasn't luck.

Ordinary disciples might not be able to find these things even if they entered the ancient ruins. The fact that Luo Li was able to find them can only mean one thing—that she is strong enough to roam freely in the ancient ruins.

"Girl, what is your cultivation level now?" Li Hanshan asked.

Luo Li tilted her head and thought for a moment, then mumbled, "Anyway, I'm a little bit taller than Grandpa~"

Slightly higher than Foundation Establishment?

That's the Golden Core?

Li Hanshan gasped.

How old is this girl? She looks no more than seventeen or eighteen, and she's already at the Golden Core stage?

"Grandpa, don't ask anymore." Luo Li's cheeks flushed slightly. "You'll know when you see me in the future."

Li Hanshan nodded and did not ask any further questions.

"Girl, thank you," he said earnestly. "Every time we meet, you're helping me. I..."

"What are you saying, sir?" Luo Li interrupted him, her face beaming with a smile. "You're all alone in a place like the Hehuan Sect, with no relatives or friends, surrounded by enemies. I'm overjoyed that I can help you."

As she spoke, she reached out and gently grasped Li Hanshan's hand: "Grandpa, while there's still time, I'll help you cultivate the Spirit Refining Technique. You're being targeted by the Golden Core cultivator now; the stronger your spiritual sense, the greater your chances of survival."

Li Hanshan did not refuse.

Their palms touched, and Luo Li's soul power surged into his sea of ​​consciousness once more, guiding his divine sense to operate according to the route of the Refining God Technique.

After an unknown amount of time, the dream began to blur.

"Grandpa, I have to go now." Luo Li released her hand, her eyes filled with reluctance. "See you in my dreams next time."

"it is good."

Li Hanshan gave her a deep look before pulling himself out of the dream.

He opened his eyes and saw the stone walls of the cave.

Hua Nongying was still asleep, her breathing deep and even, a faint smile on her lips.

Without waking her, Li Hanshan quietly got up and walked to the stone platform outside the cave.

A night breeze caressed my face, and the sky was filled with stars.

He sat down cross-legged and began to practice the complete version of the Refining Spirit Technique.

Within the sea of ​​consciousness, divine sense surged like a tide, circulating according to the path of the Refining Spirit Technique. With each complete cycle, the divine sense became more solid, and its coverage expanded.

As dawn broke, Li Hanshan opened his eyes, a glint of light flashing within them.

The range of his divine sense has doubled compared to before!

This complete version of the Divine Refinement Technique is indeed extraordinary.

Li Hanshan then took out the Soul Banner and summoned Xiao An.

"Senior." Xiao An bowed respectfully.

"Xiao An, I will pass on a cultivation technique to you." Without wasting any words, Li Hanshan transmitted the contents of the Netherworld Record into Xiao An's soul through his divine sense.

After Xiao An received the cultivation technique, his soul trembled violently.

"This...this is a cultivation method for ghost immortals?"

Her voice was trembling.

As a spirit, she understood the value of this cultivation technique better than anyone else.

With the Netherworld Record, she was no longer a lonely ghost who could only reside in the Soul Banner, but had the opportunity to cultivate into a ghost immortal and be reborn!

"Thank you so much, senior!"

Xiao An knelt on the ground, her voice choked with emotion: "Senior's great kindness is something I can never repay..."

"Get up." Li Hanshan waved his hand. "Cultivate diligently. Don't let me down when I need you in the future."

"yes!"

Xiao An kowtowed deeply, then transformed into a streak of black light and returned to the Soul Banner, eagerly beginning to cultivate the Netherworld Record.

Li Hanshan carefully put away the soul banner and turned back to his cave.

Hua Nongying was already awake, leaning lazily against the stone couch. When she saw him come in, her eyes sparkled.

"Hanlang, where did you go so early in the morning?"

"Cultivation." Li Hanshan sat down beside her.

Hua Nongying leaned closer, sniffed him, and frowned slightly: "There's the aura of a ghost. Did you summon Xiao An?"

"Yes, I passed on a cultivation technique to her."

Hua Nongying didn't press for details about the technique, but simply said, "Hanlang, you're so kind to a ghost, you should be kinder to others too~"

As she spoke, she wrapped her arms around his neck, her voice soft and sweet.

Li Hanshan smiled and put his arm around her waist.

This vixen is getting better and better at acting cute.