After having emptied his pockets of a large number of spiritual stones,韩立, after biting his lip, sold two four-hundred-year-old medicinal herbs in the adventure, and then had to take part in several more hunting missions against magical cultivation practitioners. This not only brought him a substantial reward in spiritual stones, but also allowed him to exchange the items stored in the opponents' storage bags for even more stones. With his several enchanted artifacts and the power of the Daxian Decision, Han Li could safely evade and escape even when encountering a late-stage Foundation Stage cultivator. Likewise, when a Foundation Stage early to mid-level magical practitioner encountered Han Li, he would naturally be helpless and have no chance to fight back. Of course, figures like the young master of Gui Ling Sect—such a Foundation Stage cultivator with exceptional abilities—would never participate in such missions due to their status. As a result, over the course of the year, Han Li gradually gained a modest reputation among the seven sects' Foundation Stage cultivators. Everyone knows that Huang Fengge has recently emerged with a formidable figure—though only at the mid-Foundational stage of cultivation, he has successfully defeated and outmaneuvered no fewer than several dozen magicians, all while remaining unharmed, which is truly astonishing. After collecting the remaining ingredients from the ancient formula using the spiritual stones he acquired, Han Li learned that other sects also operate similar exchange centers within their campgrounds. Thus, he asked the middle-aged Chen, known for his stout build, to keep an eye out for any available formulae. However, it now appears that this effort has fallen short. As Han Li was about to bid the man farewell, a sudden fragrance wafted past him. He turned in mild surprise to find a graceful female cultivator approaching from behind. Upon seeing her striking features and full, elegant figure, Han Li's outward demeanor remained composed, yet his inner thoughts grew increasingly uneasy. It was none other than Chen's sister-in-cultivation—someone he had shared intimate moments with. Just recalling the passionate, warm scenes of that night, a distinct sense of unease stirred within him. To be honest, since their parting at the Sacred Realm, they had not seen each other for a long time, and neither knew when the other had arrived here. "Master Wu, here's what you asked for!" Chen Shi-mei glanced at Han Li with a calm expression, her eyes briefly brightening with surprise, then approached Chen Fat, handing over a storage sack. "Ah, hooray! Xiao Qian, you've come just in time! We've been waiting for these goods all along!" Chen Fat beamed, his round cheeks quivering with delight as he saw Chen Shi-mei. "Master Wu?" Han Li was taken aback by this title! He never expected that this fat man he had known for nearly half a year would be Chen Shi-mei's elder. Given his mid-Ji stage cultivation, it was clear he held a significant position within the Chen family. Chen Shi-mei had only glanced at Han Li at the beginning, and thereafter, she barely looked his way again—this left Han Li rather unsettled. "Chen brother, I'll be off now. I'll come back later!" Han Li didn't wish to linger any longer. After offering his polite words, he turned and walked toward the outside of the exchange. Though I don't know how you came to think this man is a coward, your reputation among us peers here is quite impressive! He's a formidable figure who has single-handedly eliminated no fewer than several dozen foundation-stage cultivators—absolutely no ordinary person. In fact, I'm already considering recommending him to the Master upon the conclusion of this battle. Securing such a capable ally would be a significant asset indeed! "Several dozen foundation-stage cultivators?" Upon hearing this, Chen sister's composed expression turned to genuine astonishment—she found it hard to believe what she had just heard. She stared blankly toward the direction of the exchange hall, but by then, Han Li had already stepped out of the building. After stepping out of the exchange hall, Han Li paused to think briefly before heading toward his master Li Hua Yuan's residence, as per custom, to pay his customary visit and uphold the bond of master-student courtesy. As Li Hua Yuan is a condensed-stage cultivator, his dwelling naturally stands far above that of ordinary cultivators. He resides in a particularly comfortable house located at the very heart of the array, with his wife, the young mistress, sharing the residence. As for Han Li's seven senior brothers, except for the eldest brother who remains stationed at Lübo Cave, the others all have tasks assigned and are not here. Thus, the only ones currently present are Han Li himself and the fourth senior brother, Song Meng. However, upon Han Li's very first day at this location, when he paid a visit to Li Hua Yuan, the master was deeply surprised—especially at Han Li's foundation stage mid-level cultivation. Indeed, Han Li had only achieved foundation stage success a few years prior. Typically, even exceptionally gifted cultivators require over ten years to progress from the initial to the mid-level stage. Han Li's remarkable advancement naturally piqued Li Hua Yuan's curiosity. After thoroughly examining Han Li's physical condition without finding any obvious explanation, Li Hua Yuan asked him several questions about the reasons behind his rapid growth. Han Li, naturally, chose not to reveal the truth, instead presenting a sense of confusion that even he himself could not fully explain, which left Li Hua Yuan somewhat frustrated for a while before he ultimately set the matter aside. After all, with such pressing challenges currently at hand, he simply didn't have the time or energy to devote extensive attention to it. Regarding the defection of the Yan family and the plight of Dong Xuan'er, both Li Hua Yuan and Hong Fu were already informed. While deeply indignant, they did not hold Li Han particularly accountable. After all, the opponent was exceptionally strong, and Li Han's very survival was no small feat. As Li Han was pondering this, he found himself already at the doorstep of Li Hua Yuan's quarters! "Master Brother Han, Master is currently discussing matters with several guests, so we'll just wait a while outside. By the way, I've recently made some progress in my cultivation techniques—why don't we have a bout soon?" Song Meng explained with a smile, but then proposed an invitation that left Han Li feeling quite puzzled. Since their last encounter, when Song Meng had lost to him, he had repeatedly requested Han Li to spar with him at regular intervals. Yet Han Li, unwilling to reveal his true strength casually, had always refused. In Huang Feng Valley, Song Meng would certainly not have been so easily managed. Fortunately, here, there are many accomplished cultivators present, offering ample competition. After several fruitless attempts to persuade Han Li, Song Meng grew impatient and decided to seek others out. This finally gave Han Li some relief. Upon hearing the final remark from Song Meng, Han Li only managed a weak smile and hesitated to respond. Nevertheless, Han Li found himself particularly interested in the guests currently accompanying Li Hua Yuan. After all, the fact that the words "discussed" or "negotiated" were used by Song and Meng indicated that the people inside the room were likely all Jin Dan stage cultivators. Thus, just as Han Li was about to probe further with Song and Meng, the tightly closed door suddenly swung open, revealing several male and female cultivators stepping out. Li Huayuan and his wife followed closely behind, bowing respectfully as they welcomed them. Indeed, all of them were Jin Dan stage cultivators! Han Li observed carefully—each of the four men and three women seemed to have an incomparable depth of cultivation. Unable to block their path, Song and Meng quickly stepped aside, hands raised, standing to the sides. Li Huayuan immediately spotted Han Li, smiled slightly, and then dismissed him without further notice. The other cultivators naturally also noticed Han Li, but most of them merely glanced at him and moved on—after all, a mid-stage Foundation Stage cultivator was hardly noteworthy to them. However, one tall, perfectly proportioned female cultivator, her face veiled by a veil, paused suddenly after a quick glance at Han Li. Her figure stiffened, and her bright, clear eyes flashed with an expression that was difficult to "Has the Lady Nan ever seen my junior disciple?" Upon noticing the unusual demeanor of this female cultivator, the other cultivators glanced at her with a touch of surprise, while Li Hua Yuan himself was particularly puzzled and asked the question directly. As soon as the words "Lady Nan" entered Li Li's ears, a sudden jolt went through him, as though a tray of five flavors had been spilled—each taste mingling in a complex array. Though he managed to keep his expression steady, he could not help but glance at the female cultivator.