Bachelor [EN]: Chapter 952

After a short while, Han Li arrived at the front of a room on the third floor of the pavilion, which was surrounded by a golden protective barrier.

The Zheng Clan youth stopped walking and made a hand seal, pointing towards the door. He emitted a silvery light and respectfully stepped aside.

A strange voice came from inside.

“If you’ve arrived, please come in.”

A look of doubt crossed Han Li’s face. The voice was that of a woman. At that moment, the golden light flashed, and the door slowly opened. Han Li took a short breath and entered. As soon as he stepped inside, the door closed, and the golden barrier activated.

“Greetings, Seniors.”

Han Li clasped his hands in a calm manner.

In the room, which was about a dozen feet wide, two cultivators were sitting across from a table. One was Dan Tianren, and the other was a young, early-stage Composite Body cultivator [a high level of cultivation] from the Zheng Clan, a beautiful woman.

“Fellow Daoist Lyu, there’s no need to be so formal. Please, take a seat,” the beautiful woman said with a smile. However, Dan Tianren only glanced at Han Li while continuing to drink the wine on the table.

Han Li couldn’t tell what kind of spiritual wine was in the bottle, but even someone who didn’t enjoy alcohol like him was tempted by its rich aroma.

Han Li didn’t refuse the beautiful woman’s offer and sat down. At that moment, the beautiful woman was examining him with clear eyes. Her gaze also lingered on one of Han Li’s sleeves.

‘Dan Tianren must have told her something,’ Han Li thought to himself. ‘Things are getting quite complicated. The Zheng Clan was known for their intelligence, and this was a high-level Composite Body cultivator from the Zheng Clan!’

It would be extremely difficult to deceive her.

“Now that everyone who needs to be here is here, and I’ve told you what you need to know, I’ll leave everything to Fellow Daoist Cai. Just make sure to give me a big share later,” Dan Tianren said, finally emptying the wine bottle and wiping his mouth with his sleeve.

“There’s no need to rush. Although I’ve heard what the Fellow Daoist said, I still need to verify if it’s true.”

“Do as you wish. From what I’ve personally confirmed, the item is definitely real. Ah, Fellow Daoist’s Nine Fragrance Spirit Wine is getting more fragrant every day. Could you give me one more bottle?”

“Brother Dan, what do you think of the Pure Fragrance Pavilion? The Nine Fragrance Spirit Wine can only be brewed at most ten jars every hundred years, and you’ve already emptied three bottles today. Next time you come, I’ll have to serve you ordinary spirit wine,” the beautiful woman from the Cai Clan said, glaring at Dan Tianren. However, she eventually summoned a jade-colored wine jar with a flash of spiritual energy and personally refilled Dan Tianren’s bottle.

“Hehe, isn’t it because you’re the only one in Yun City who can brew this wine? How many times have I asked you to share the secret? You don’t even enjoy alcohol, yet you monopolize the secret of the Nine Fragrance Spirit Wine, which is known as the best spirit wine in Yun City. It’s a pity,” Dan Tianren said, happily gulping down the wine again as his bottle was refilled.

“Calling it the best spirit wine in Yun City is just an overstatement by some fellow cultivators. Besides, it’s not that I’m being stingy and not sharing the secret, but it’s related to the cultivation method I’ve learned. Even if I told you, you wouldn’t be able to brew the Nine Fragrance Spirit Wine,” the beautiful woman said, covering her mouth with her delicate hand and smiling lightly. Dan Tianren was too busy gulping down the wine to respond.

At that moment, the beautiful woman flipped her other hand and took out a golden wine cup. She tilted the wine jar and filled the cup with spirit wine, then pushed it towards Han Li. The wine cup, surrounded by a green light, slowly approached him.

“Fellow Daoist Lyu, your presence here must mean you have a connection with the Pure Fragrance Pavilion. If you don’t mind, why not try some of the Nine Fragrance Spirit Wine?”

“Thank you, Senior!”

Han Li didn’t immediately drink the wine but stared at the golden cup.

The Nine Fragrance Spirit Wine was a transparent, viscous liquid with a pinkish hue, giving it a mysterious feel. Even if nothing else, the aroma of the wine changed from moment to moment, which was quite fascinating.

“This spirit wine is not only fragrant but also clears the mind and lightens the body after drinking it. Each sip can save about a month of cultivation.”

“I’m very fortunate to taste such a miraculous spirit wine.”

Han Li confirmed that there was nothing wrong with the wine and boldly lifted the cup, taking a sip.

The Nine Fragrance Spirit Wine was refreshing like drinking ice water, but soon, a warm energy spread like melting ice. It was smooth to swallow, and the rich aroma was truly remarkable. There was no need to force it down; the wine flowed down his throat on its own.

Han Li felt a heat rising in his dantian [energy center], and a warm energy spread throughout his body along his meridians [energy channels]. It was very refreshing and comfortable.

“Indeed, it’s miraculous. I’ve never tasted such a good spirit wine in my life,” he said, sincerely praising it as he closed his eyes and savored the wine.

“Hehe, if the Nine Fragrance Spirit Wine wasn’t so miraculous, would I be eagerly waiting here just to drink it!” Dan Tianren said, grinning from ear to ear.

“I’m glad you praised my spirit wine. However, I didn’t invite Fellow Daoist Lyu here just for the wine.”

“I was also wondering why the two Seniors called me here. What is it that you need from me?”

“Since Fellow Daoist Lyu is curious, I won’t beat around the bush. Would you mind rolling up your sleeve and letting me examine your palm?” the beautiful woman said, looking at him with a strange gaze.

“My palm?”

Han Li feigned surprise, but inwardly, he was greatly relieved. If the opponent hadn’t noticed the Heavenly Treasure, it wasn’t the worst-case scenario.

“Yes. I only need to check this hand,” the beautiful woman from the Zheng Clan said, pointing to one of his arms with her finger.

“…I understand. Very well,” Han Li replied, hesitating for a moment and putting on a polite smile. Then, he shook his sleeve and revealed his palm. On the surface, it looked white and clean, with nothing unusual about it.

Suddenly, a unique crystal on the beautiful woman’s forehead from the Zheng Clan flashed. A silver light shot out at an incredible speed, heading towards Han Li’s arm. Despite her gentle appearance, she was swift and decisive, making her move without any warning.

Caught off guard by the unexpected attack, Han Li had no choice but to open his hand to catch the silver light.

Clang!

The silver light made a metallic sound as it collided with his palm. Han Li opened his fist and examined the silver needle. It was filled with spiritual energy, with a sparkling light.

At that moment, Han Li’s hand turned pitch black, and a small silver mountain pattern appeared on the back of his hand. It was the Primordial Magnetic Divine Mountain. It had completely merged with his hand through the Hundred Meridian Refinement Technique, making it impossible for the Zheng Clan’s beautiful woman’s silver needle to damage it.

However, instead of being triumphant, Han Li looked troubled, while the beautiful woman from the Zheng Clan stared at his black palm, showing excitement. Dan Tianren also looked pleased.

“It’s really a Postnatal Primordial Magnetic Body. With this, we can successfully carry out the great task,” the beautiful woman murmured happily and gestured. Immediately, the silver needle in Han Li’s hand disappeared back into the crystal on her forehead.

“Primordial Magnetic Body? What do you mean by that?”

“A Primordial Magnetic Body means a body that can unleash the Primordial Magnetic Divine Light! Since you have fused a Primordial Magnetic Treasure into your body, you are a Postnatal Primordial Magnetic Body. A cultivation method that fuses treasures into the body is similar to Fellow Daoist Dan’s Gold Absorbing Jade Transformation Technique. However, in Dan’s case, he fuses rare refining materials instead of treasures,” the beautiful woman said, her voice filled with laughter. However, Han Li remained silent. He figured that they would have something to say to him anyway. As he expected, the beautiful woman parted her red lips and continued.

“I’m almost certain that you are a Primordial Magnetic Body, but I would like Fellow Daoist Lyu to demonstrate the Primordial Magnetic Divine Light. You wouldn’t refuse, would you?”

At her words, Han Li immediately waved his hand in the air. A gray aura rose up, protecting him. Seeing this, the beautiful woman’s eyes sparkled, and she crossed her hands, extending them towards Han Li.

Whoosh!

Fireballs surged forward. Initially the size of fists, the fireballs grew to the size of heads, displaying great power. However, Han Li didn’t dodge, watching as the fireballs collided with the gray protective barrier.

A gray light flowed, and a dull sound echoed. The fireballs spun within the Primordial Magnetic Divine Light and disappeared, failing to unleash their full power.

“The Primordial Magnetic Divine Light’s ability to suppress the power of the five elements is always amazing to see. Seeing how easily you control it, you must have already mastered the Primordial Magnetic Divine Light to its peak. You’re not inferior to a Congenital Primordial Magnetic Body. What do you think, Fellow Daoist Dan?”

“Fellow Daoist Dan, would you like to verify it again?” No sooner had she finished speaking than Dan Tianren grabbed the air with one hand. Large spell characters flashed at his fingertips, and a gray light surged towards Han Li.

‘Primordial Magnetic Divine Light!’

Han Li saw the gray light rushing towards him and made a hand seal with one hand. The gray aura in front of him shone brightly and moved forward.

Tsutsutsut.

The two types of gray aura collided, making a strange sound. Clearly, Dan Tianren’s Primordial Magnetic Divine Light was a bit denser and thicker, but it seemed unstable. It didn’t feel like he was controlling it freely.

Han Li pondered for a moment and pointed at the gray light with his pitch-black hand. It transformed into a large ball of light and began to rotate. The gray aura that Dan Tianren had released was being sucked into the ball of light as if into a giant vortex, disappearing.

“There’s no need for further tests! Fellow Daoist Lyu is a Postnatal Primordial Magnetic Body, but his skill in wielding the Primordial Magnetic Divine Light is far superior to Fellow Daoist Dan, who fused a Primordial Magnetic Stone into his body. He’s indistinguishable from a Congenital Primordial Magnetic Body,” the beautiful woman from the Zheng Clan said with a smile.

“Hmph, my Primordial Magnetic Divine Light is just forcibly drawing power from the Primordial Magnetic Stone using magical power. It can’t be called a divine ability. In any case, Fellow Daoist Lyu’s secret technique for fusing treasures is indeed miraculous,” Dan Tianren said, grumbling, but at the end, he looked at Han Li with a curious expression.

“Still, it’s fortunate that you’re fusing a large amount of Primordial Magnetic Stones into your body. Otherwise, how could we have sensed Fellow Daoist Lyu’s Primordial Magnetic energy?” the beautiful woman from the Zheng Clan said with a light laugh. Han Li was at a loss for words.

At that moment, Dan Tianren withdrew his hand, breaking the connection with the Primordial Magnetic Divine Light he had released, and calmly sat back down.

Seeing this, Han Li made a hand seal to retract the gray aura and opened his mouth.

“There must be a good reason why the Seniors value the Primordial Magnetic Divine Light so much?”

“Of course, there is. To be honest, Fellow Daoist Dan and I have been searching for individuals with the Primordial Magnetic Divine Light for thousands of years! We were about to give up because we couldn’t gather enough people, but then you appeared,” the beautiful woman said, her clear eyes sparkling.

“Enough people? Are you saying that you’ve found other cultivators with the Primordial Magnetic Body?” Han Li’s expression changed slightly.

“Yes. Anyway, you’ll find out soon enough, so I’ll tell you clearly. We want to ask the cultivators who have mastered the Primordial Magnetic Divine Light to do something. It’s something that only those who have mastered the Primordial Magnetic Divine Light can do, but it’s something that can’t be done alone. You are the third cultivator with the Primordial Magnetic Body that we’ve met in thousands of years.

The Primordial Magnetic Divine Light isn’t a unique cultivation technique in the world, but it’s definitely an extremely rare divine ability. That’s why we weren’t sure if we could gather enough people in time. But now, it seems our luck hasn’t run out yet,” the beautiful woman said, smiling as she told the story.

“I understand what the Seniors mean. What kind of task would you like me to help with?”

“It’s a significant matter, so I’ll tell you the details after discussing it with Fellow Daoist Dan. What’s certain is that we might need you in a few years at the earliest, or we might have to wait about a hundred years.”

“What?”

Upon hearing that, Han Li frowned.

“Is there a problem?”

“Is it possible that the task you’re talking about is related to the Glacial Heaven Realm?” Han Li asked, his face showing confusion.