Bachelor [EN]: Chapter 483

After a moment of thought, Mo Peiling cautiously spoke, “Young Master, do you have any instructions for me? If so, please tell me clearly.”

Han Li was slightly surprised by her words and paused for a moment, but then he didn’t avoid the topic. “Do you remember the promise I made when I first accepted you as my concubine?”

“I remember. You promised me thirty years to cultivate and that you would allow me to retain my original essence during that time,” Mo Peiling replied, her face flushing slightly, making her look even more radiant.

“It seems the promised time is almost up! I won’t make things difficult for you as you approach your breakthrough, so there’s nothing to worry about. However, there’s something I need to make clear beforehand,” Han Li said calmly, knowing she was misunderstanding something.

“What do you mean, Young Master?” she asked.

“I want you to abandon your original cultivation method and cultivate the Dual Cultivation Method of the Heavenly Phoenix after you succeed in your breakthrough.”

“The Dual Cultivation Method of the Heavenly Phoenix?” she repeated, surprised.

“It’s a very rare dual cultivation method that women should learn. If a man sleeps with a woman who has mastered this method, both of them can benefit in their cultivation. Aside from increasing their magical power, the most important effect is that it helps them overcome cultivation bottlenecks.

Let me tell you in advance, although the method is cultivated by a woman, the rewards for the man are greater. That’s why I’m going to do my best to help you with your breakthrough and reward you.

Since my cultivation has already reached the mid-Nascent Soul stage [a high level of cultivation], if I want to use this method to reach the late-Nascent Soul stage, my partner’s cultivation must also be at the late-Core Formation stage [a lower, but still significant, level of cultivation].

If you agree to change your cultivation method, I will continue to provide you with elixirs that will help your cultivation even after your breakthrough. Then you can avoid a hundred years of arduous cultivation.

Of course, if you think this is an unfair request, I will never force you. Whether you succeed or fail in this breakthrough, I will release the restriction in your consciousness and give you freedom,” Han Li stated, his expression unchanged. Mo Peiling, upon hearing this, seemed troubled and didn’t answer immediately, falling into contemplation.

“A woman who cultivates the Dual Cultivation Method of the Heavenly Phoenix must maintain her purity. Otherwise, everything will be in vain. Therefore, I will not have you serve me until you reach the late-Core Formation stage.

Also, if I reach the late-Nascent Soul stage with your help, I promise you here and now that I will do my best to help you condense your Nascent Soul [the next major step in cultivation]. With the help of a late-Nascent Soul cultivator, condensing your Nascent Soul won’t be an impossible task,” Han Li said, staring at Mo Peiling.

It wasn’t a lie. Once he reached the late-Nascent Soul stage, he could go back to find the demon core of the eighth-level demon beast. Then he could refine an elixir with the Nine-Bend Spirit Ginseng, which would have a great effect on condensing the Nascent Soul.

Mo Peiling lowered her head and pondered deeply before looking back at Han Li. “Young Master, if I practice that method, will my cultivation speed be particularly slow, or are there any other restrictions?”

“No, there aren’t. Its power may not be as good as the top-grade methods, but its cultivation speed is actually faster than ordinary methods. There are no other drawbacks, but you might feel slightly lacking when fighting other cultivators,” Han Li answered without any hesitation.

“Then I will follow your instructions in everything, Young Master. I know my own aptitude well. Without your help, it would be difficult for me to succeed in my breakthrough. Moreover, reaching the Nascent Soul stage is even more impossible,” she said.

“I’m glad you said that. Since you’ve spent time with me, you know what kind of person I am. Although your status is that of a concubine, I have no intention of treating you poorly. I will send you elixirs, so you can rest assured and focus on preparing for your breakthrough.”

“Thank you. I will repay your kindness by following you in this life,” Mo Peiling said, bowing again, showing her resolute will. She was sincere at this moment.

There wouldn’t be a cultivator in all of Tiannan who had the strength to match the three great cultivators like Han Li and who treated his concubines so well. Moreover, she had already received a lot of favors from Han Li, so she accepted his proposal without much hesitation. Han Li also noticed that her tone had become much more intimate.

Then, after spending half a day giving her guidance on cultivation, Mo Peiling accepted his teachings without blinking. She gained a considerable harvest and returned to her peak where she resided.

When Yin Yue returned after seeing her off outside the eastern part of the mountain, Han Li was sitting on a chair reading a jade slip. It was the jade slip containing the refining method of the Seven Flame Fans.

“Master, are you really planning to help that woman reach the late-Core Formation stage?” Yin Yue asked, standing quietly beside Han Li.

“Why does it seem strange to you?” he replied.

“I thought that with your status, you could just take any Core Formation stage female cultivator as your concubine,” she said.

“After observing her for a few years, I think her character is not bad, so I thought it was worth nurturing her. It’s also to help me overcome cultivation bottlenecks, but it’s also to nurture a helper who can be of assistance.

If I go into closed-door cultivation for a long time in the future, I will need the help of a cultivator who has a close relationship with me as an elder of the Falling Cloud Sect.

Wan Yi is not interested in the affairs of the sect, but Mo Peiling is different. When she reaches a certain level, she will need a place to unleash her ambitions. It would be good to entrust the Falling Cloud Sect to her then, wouldn’t it?” Han Li spoke calmly, then paused and added, “More importantly, the Dual Cultivation Method of the Heavenly Phoenix requires the woman’s sincere cooperation. Which Core Formation stage cultivator would readily abandon their own cultivation method that they have practiced for so long? If she receives help from the Foundation Establishment stage to reach the Core Formation stage, and then has the opportunity to reach the Nascent Soul stage, she will have no complaints.”

As Han Li finished speaking, a light flashed in his hand, and the jade slip disappeared.

“I was short-sighted, not knowing you had such a plan,” Yin Yue said, tilting her head and smiling brightly.

“You will be busy from now on. Now that I’ve reached the mid-Nascent Soul stage, I need to go into closed-door cultivation for a while to finish refining the remaining Azure Glacial Flame and research how to open the Void Heaven Cauldron. In the meantime, you will have to take care of the affairs of the residence.”

“Congratulations on almost finishing refining the Azure Glacial Flame,” Yin Yue said, her joyful appearance very captivating.

“Yes, I’ve finally taken a step closer to opening the Void Heaven Cauldron. I don’t know what I need to do next to open it… Well, I’m a little tired, so I should rest early. Let’s deal with other matters tomorrow,” Han Li finished speaking calmly and walked into the bedroom.

As soon as he opened his eyes after meditating all night, Yin Yue informed him that Senior Brother Zheng and Lyu Luo had come to visit.

Han Li washed his face lightly and went to greet them at the door. After they settled in the main hall, the old man spoke first with an apologetic expression, “It seems like we’re bothering you, Junior Brother, when you’ve only had one day of rest. But the situation is not favorable, so we had no choice but to come.”

“Cultivators only need a little rest to be sufficient. You’re not bothering me at all,” Han Li smiled and replied as if it were nothing.

“I’m relieved to hear you say that. Actually, as soon as you left yesterday, several cultivators from the Ancient Sword Sect and the White Cult sent invitations. It’s been some time since you joined the Falling Cloud Sect, and you haven’t had the chance to meet cultivators from other sects. Coincidentally, the White Cult has succeeded in refining a good magic treasure and is holding a ceremony to recognize its master, so we decided to meet there.”

“I’ve heard that the White Cult is quite famous for refining magic treasures. If they’re inviting everyone to a ceremony, it must be no ordinary magic treasure,” Han Li said.

“Although it wasn’t written on the invitation, the cultivator who will imprint the treasure with their blood is said to be a new Core Formation stage disciple of the White Cult. They are highly anticipated as a cultivator with outstanding talent who achieved Core Formation in less than a hundred years,” Lyu Luo said, turning his palm over and handing Han Li a golden invitation. Han Li smiled and accepted it.

“It’s amazing that they achieved Core Formation in such a short time. I’m curious too, so I’ll go with you, Senior Brothers,” Han Li said.

“Haha, I’m glad you’ll come, Junior Brother. I heard that the Great Elder of the Ancient Sword Sect, Jin Muhuan, has just emerged from his life-and-death seclusion. He’s been in closed-door cultivation for almost 70 or 80 years, and he was at the mid-Nascent Soul stage before he went in, so I wonder how much he has progressed,” Senior Brother Zheng said with a constant smile, pleased that Han Li would attend this gathering. However, Han Li narrowed his eyes as he observed the old man’s complexion.

“Senior Brother Zheng, your body doesn’t seem to be in good condition. Did you find any elixirs in Chuma Gul that could extend your lifespan?” Han Li asked.

“I found some treasures in Chuma Gul, but no elixirs. I’ll probably pass away within ten years or so. It’s a pity that I couldn’t reach a higher realm as a cultivator, but birth, old age, sickness, and death are ultimately part of the cycle of reincarnation. I just ask you, Junior Brothers, to take care of the Falling Cloud Sect,” the old man said, seeming to have accepted his impending death and was preparing himself.

Han Li sighed inwardly. He had obtained many elixirs from the ruins of the Spirit Medicine Garden, but none of them could extend one’s lifespan.

“You never know what opportunities might come in the next few years, so don’t be too discouraged,” Han Li offered words of comfort, but the old man only nodded calmly. He seemed to have already let go of any great regrets.

Then, Han Li turned his palm over and took out a white jade slip. “Since you came to see me, Senior Brothers, I have something to tell you. There are some materials I need to find, and since there are many of them and they are difficult to find, I think we should have the disciples in the sect gather them as much as possible. As long as the price isn’t abnormally high, buy them and have them take spirit stones from me,” Han Li said, handing over the jade slip.

“Let me see!” Lyu Luo showed interest and infused his consciousness into it, and his expression soon changed. “There was a reason why you said to gather them as much as possible. Most of them are difficult to find. Some of them might be hard to find in Tiannan.”

“What kind of materials are they? Let me see too,” Senior Brother Zheng said, showing curiosity at Lyu Luo’s words.

“Indeed, they are rare. Junior Brother, are you perhaps planning to refine more magic treasures?” Senior Brother Zheng asked.

“Something similar,” Han Li smiled and didn’t explain in detail. Senior Brother Zheng didn’t ask further and said he would have the disciples start working on it right away.

At that moment, the old man and Lyu Luo exchanged glances, and then Lyu Luo took out a storage pouch from his waist and gave it to Han Li. “This is…” Han Li looked at his two senior brothers, puzzled.

“You didn’t forget that we told the disciples to find some materials and a cauldron, did you? We’ve already found a few cauldrons and the rest of the materials. We were originally going to surprise you, Junior Brother, but since you need more materials… It seems you are also proficient in refining magic treasures,” Lyu Luo said.

“A cauldron?” Han Li was overjoyed at those words and immediately checked the storage pouch. In addition to various materials, there were indeed some cauldrons mixed in. These materials were necessary for refining puppets. If he hadn’t been short of materials, he would have already refined a Nascent Soul level puppet before entering Chuma Gul.

“Thank you. These are exactly what I need. But it must have cost a lot of spirit stones to obtain these…” Han Li said.

“Of course, it cost a lot of spirit stones, but it’s nothing compared to the two times you fought on behalf of the sect during the Mo Lan invasion,” Lyu Luo replied.

“Since you say so, then I will gratefully accept them,” Han Li said, after hesitating for a moment, putting the materials into his storage pouch. The old man was satisfied that he didn’t refuse his kindness.

“Now that I think about it, I couldn’t retrieve two of my flying swords before I was sucked into the spatial rift. Senior Brother Zheng, did you see my flying swords at that time?” Han Li asked.

“I was going to tell you about that. Before I could retrieve them for you, Gu Mo took them first, so they must be in Gu Mo’s possession now. Fortunately, the subjugation team didn’t report seeing the flying swords, so they don’t seem to have been demonized yet. But Gu Mo has gone missing,” Senior Brother Zheng said.

“It’s troublesome that Gu Mo has them. But I don’t need to be attached to treasures that I can just refine again,” Han Li said, who had changed his expression slightly, soon regaining his composure.

“That’s right! You have so many natal magic treasures, Junior Brother, that losing two is nothing. It’s too dangerous to go looking for Gu Mo just to find the flying swords,” the old man said, a little relieved at Han Li’s words. He didn’t want anything to happen to Han Li, who was an elder of the Falling Cloud Sect.

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