Bachelor [EN]: Chapter 902

Han Li’s eyes gleamed, and he narrowed his brows before speaking,

“I have read countless scriptures, but this is the first time I’ve heard of the Heavenly Yin Body. May we know why Senior Kang is so pleased?”

“Ah, this old man was so caught up in achieving a long-cherished wish that I momentarily forgot about you all. The so-called Heavenly Yin Body is a term used by the Changyuan race, not the human race, to describe a special physique. It’s no wonder you haven’t heard of it. This special physique is of no help to human cultivation methods, but it is essential for mastering the divine abilities of the Changyuan race. I’ve searched for nearly ten thousand years and haven’t met a single one. Is the cultivator’s surname Yuan? Cultivator Yuan, are you willing to join my sect?”

The old man, overjoyed, surprisingly made an offer to Yuan Yao. Yuan Yao’s expression changed drastically at Elder Kang’s words.

“Senior, are you saying you want to take Junior Sister Yuan as your disciple?” Lian Li asked, bewildered, directly to the old man.

“This old man would like that. But rest assured, I don’t have any ill intentions. I simply intend to use Cultivator Yuan’s Heavenly Yin Body to cultivate the powerful divine abilities of the Changyuan race. If I can master these divine abilities, the chances of surviving the next Heavenly Tribulation [a trial of cultivation that can result in death or ascension] will be over 70%. Perhaps, with luck, I might even survive the one after that. If I can safely pass through two Heavenly Tribulations, my cultivation will advance two stages, and if I reach the late Great Ascension stage, I might even dream of the Tribulation Transcending stage [the final stage of cultivation].”

Elder Kang’s smile faded, and he spoke with a sincere tone.

“Tribulation Transcending stage! Senior, you are a Great Ascension stage cultivator!” Yuan Yao exclaimed, inhaling sharply, her voice trembling.

“Hehe, this old man has been a Great Ascension early-stage cultivator for ten thousand years. So, what do you say? Will you follow me and become my disciple? You have no idea how many cultivators would desire such an opportunity.”

At his words, Lian Li’s eyes widened, and she froze. She had somewhat expected it, but hearing him admit it himself made her heart sink.

“It would be an unparalleled honor to have someone like you as my master, Senior. However, this is all so sudden, and I’m flustered. I would be grateful if you could give me some time to think about it.”

“Hehe, this old man was too hasty. Then, how about this! For now, everyone can rest in my residence, and you can give me your answer in three days. Of course, if you make a decision before then, you can come to me directly.”

Elder Kang stroked his beard and spoke leisurely. At Elder Kang’s words, Yuan Yao and Lian Li relaxed and expressed their gratitude.

Clap clap!

The old man smiled and clapped his hands lightly. As the sound of clapping echoed, a translucent white shadow flew in from the side door of the main hall.

“Shadow Servant, guide them to the guest rooms. If they need anything, do your best to provide it.”

The old man instructed the white shadow.

“Yes, Master!” The white shadow bowed respectfully. Han Li, who had scanned the white shadow with his spiritual sense, was inwardly startled. The white shadow, exuding a strong aura, was a late-stage Void Refinement Ghost King [a powerful ghost].

Han Li still had many unanswered questions, but he had no choice but to obediently leave the main hall, guided by the white shadow.

Elder Kang watched them leave, lost in thought.

Han Li’s group followed the white shadow through several passages and arrived at a detached residence with a garden. It was a space made up of about a dozen buildings of various sizes.

Upon arriving there, the white shadow extended its hand, pointed at the detached residence, and said coldly,

“The three of you can rest here. Let me give you a word of advice: unless it’s important, do not wander around carelessly. If you need anything, call my name three times loudly.”

As soon as the white shadow finished speaking, its form blurred and disappeared strangely. Han Li, Yuan Yao, and the others were left looking at each other.

“You two must be tired as well, so let’s recover our energy and then talk in detail. Since we have three days, there’s no need to rush.”

Han Li sighed and smiled at the two women. At his words, Lian Li smiled and agreed, and Yuan Yao nodded unconsciously.

Han Li first entered the detached residence and went into the room on the far left.

The interior was not very large, but it had everything necessary, such as chairs and a table. Like the passage they had come through, the furniture was simple, made of plain bluestone.

On one side of the room, there were also straw mats neatly arranged.

Han Li raised his eyebrows and flicked his sleeves, releasing a dozen or so formations. The formation flags flew in all directions and disappeared without a trace.

Soon, a blue barrier spread out. It was a simple restriction to prevent spying, with no defensive capabilities. He deployed the restriction and immediately went to the bed and fell asleep.

Since arriving in the Underworld, he hadn’t had a single day of proper rest. Even now, he didn’t trust Elder Kang, but being cautious around a Great Ascension stage cultivator was pointless. So, he was able to rest without much worry.

That night, Han Li slept soundly for the first time in a long while. He dreamt of living with his parents and siblings when he was young, and the faces of his childhood friends came to mind. Finally, a woman appeared, looking at him with warm eyes. It was Nangong Wan, his beautiful wife from the mortal realm.

In his dream, Nangong Wan silently looked at him with warm eyes. He felt her gaze and gradually fell into a deeper sleep.

After a while, Han Li’s eyelids fluttered, and he woke up. Nangong Wan’s image felt as distant as the moonlight reflected on the water’s surface. He didn’t immediately get up from the bed but indulged in the cozy feeling.

After about an hour, he felt his usual calm. Coincidentally, at that moment, Lian Li’s voice was heard from outside the door.

“Brother Han, are you awake? If you are, we have something to discuss.”

“Please wait a moment, I’ll be right out.”

“Then, my junior sister and I will wait in the middle building.”

Han Li immediately got out of bed and stood up. He waved his hand, and a blue light flowed over his body. Han Li left the room with a refreshed feeling.

The middle building where Yuan Yao and Lian Li were waiting was twice as large as the one he was staying in, but it only had a few stone tables and chairs. Lian Li and Yuan Yao were sitting there, talking.

And at each corner of the hall, black flags fluttered, enveloping the entire room in black light. It seemed the two women had already deployed some restrictions.

“Brother Han, you’ve come at the right time. We’ve been agonizing over Senior Kang’s matter, and our heads are about to explode.”

Lian Li smiled at Han Li and stood up, and Yuan Yao also followed suit, her eyes sparkling, to greet him.

“You were already discussing it. If you trust me, tell me what you want to do. Although my cultivation isn’t high, I’m good at thinking things through.”

Han Li said with a smile. He strode over and took a seat, and the women sat back down as well.

“Actually, having someone like Senior Kang take me as a disciple would be an incredible opportunity. However, I first want to return to the human race and find a cultivation method and secret art to regain my human body. No matter how great the Changyuan race’s divine abilities are, I’d have to live as a half-human, half-ghost! But my senior sister says I shouldn’t miss this great opportunity and should accept Senior Kang’s offer.”

Yuan Yao opened her mouth, sounding regretful.

“Junior Sister Yuan, there’s no rush to recover your human body. You can cultivate under Senior Kang for a while and then return to the human race to find a way. Such a great opportunity won’t come again.”

Lian Li seemed completely decided and tried to persuade her.

“If I can regain my human body later, why would I hesitate! As you know, senior sister, after mastering the Yin-Yang Reincarnation Art, my physique is constantly turning into a ghost. No matter how much I try to suppress it, I won’t be able to hold out for long and will become a complete ghost. How can I focus on cultivation in this situation?”

“I know. That’s why I said, you stay here and serve our master, and I’ll go to the human race to find a cultivation method or secret art to recover your human body. I’ll never let you become a ghost.”

Yuan Yao sighed, looking troubled, and Lian Li also sighed and said,

“Junior sister, it’s no use saying that! Didn’t you hear what Senior Kang said? He said the next Heavenly Tribulation isn’t far off. If I join his sect, I’ll barely have enough time to master the Changyuan race’s divine abilities, let alone cultivate other methods.”

Yuan Yao shook her head.

“What does it matter if I turn into a ghost if we can be together! You know how dangerous the Spirit World is. It’s much better to enter Senior Kang’s sect and be protected by him than to recover my human body and die. After I master the divine abilities and become powerful, I can find a way to return to my human body. Anyway, there will be a difference between becoming a ghost later and being a true ghost. Besides, to be honest, do you think Senior Kang would let you leave if you said no, considering how much he values you?”

“That’s why I’m saying, what if there’s no way to return to my human body later?”

Yuan Yao looked at Han Li for a moment and shook her head. Her face was asking for agreement.

“Brother Han, please tell us what you think.”

Lian Li also turned to him, looking helpless.

“I’ve heard both of your thoughts. Miss Yuan is worried about not being able to return to her human body and doesn’t want to join Senior Kang’s sect, and Miss Lian wants Miss Yuan not to miss this great opportunity. Am I correct?”

“Yes, that’s right. But we can’t narrow our differences.”

Lian Li gave a wry smile.

“I understand Miss Yuan’s desire not to become a ghost and Miss Lian’s concern for Miss Yuan’s future. So, I can’t say that either of your thoughts are wrong.”

“Brother Han, we asked for your opinion, not your understanding.”

Lian Li narrowed her brows and expressed her dissatisfaction.

“Haha, you’ve misunderstood. I was just about to say that there is a way to fulfill both Miss Yuan’s and Miss Lian’s wishes.”

“Really?” Lian Li asked, half-believing, looking at Han Li’s smiling face.

“How could I joke about such an important matter!”

“If there’s a way to reconcile both opinions, that would be perfect. Please tell us quickly.”

Lian Li smiled.

“This isn’t something we need to worry about. We just need to tell Senior Kang what you two are struggling with. The other party is a Great Ascension stage cultivator. What is difficult for us is often easy for a Great Ascension stage cultivator. Even if he doesn’t have a way to free you from your ghost body, he must know a way to prevent you from becoming a complete ghost. So, it won’t be too late to make a decision after hearing Senior Kang’s answer.”

“Thank you for your advice. We were foolish not to think of that.”

Lian Li said excitedly, and Yuan Yao also pondered for a moment before nodding.

“To be honest, I have other concerns besides what you two are thinking.”

“Yes? What is it?” Lian Li asked, pausing, and Yuan Yao also waited for his answer. However, Han Li didn’t answer immediately and extended one hand, taking out a dark, murky object. It was the Yuan Magnetic Divine Mountain [a powerful artifact].