The white curtain of water had already descended. Han Li gazed at the young woman and murmured, "It seems I've missed this sight. Truly a pity!" Yuan Yao's face flushed slightly at his words, then she laughed softly, pressed her full lips together, and said, "Han brother went to the fifth floor with those high-ranking masters, didn't he? How could you have ended up here?" As she spoke, she gently brushed her damp, flowing hair with a graceful jade hand. A flash of white light passed, and her hair instantly dried. A few strands of dark hair brushed across her cheeks, enhancing the delicate beauty of her snow-white complexion. Han Li's eyes gleamed with admiration. In terms of appearance, this young woman was undoubtedly among the most beautiful Han Li had ever seen—every gesture and movement was pleasing to the eye, captivating any man's heart. "I merely activated a seal and was transported here. I was just about to ask Yuan madam, then, where exactly are we?" Han Li circled the woman’s face, which was as gentle as jade, and spoke calmly. "Activating the seal?" Yuan Yao’s eyes sparkled with a half-smiling, skeptical expression—she didn’t believe a word Han Li had said. Yet Han Li merely chuckled indifferently and simply stared at her without speaking. A faint blush rose on Yuan Yao’s cheeks. The persistent way Han Li had been pursuing her was beginning to drive her crazy. She had personally witnessed the terrifying power of Han Li’s pest-repelling technique, and even his most refined charms had failed to take effect on her. Frowning slightly at her long, delicate brows, she sighed and said with a touch of resignation, "This is a sealed chamber on the second floor of the inner hall. You emerged from such a dilapidated teleportation array? If only I had known, I would have shattered that array to pieces right away—otherwise, you’ve managed to secure yourself a considerable advantage." With that, she glared at Han Li with a look of lingering resentment, clearly still indignant about the fact that he had seen her in such a vulnerable state. Hán Lì heard this, yet his face showed no sign of embarrassment—instead, he lazily stretched out, withdrew his feet from the pool, and rebuttoned his boots. In just this brief immersion, his inner power had already partially recovered. Though he still wished to linger a bit longer, he was more eager to find a way out and escape the Xutian Hall as soon as possible. Thus, he paid no further attention to the Yuan Great Beauty and stepped southward toward the stone pavilion's exit. After observing for a while, he withdrew the fragment of the Void Sky Map from his body, infused it with spiritual energy, and gently pressed it against the stone gate. However, after a flash of white light, the stone gate showed no response at all. Han Li sighed. Indeed, once one entered, there was simply no way to exit through this fragment—no matter how capable he might be. With no greater confidence in his ability to break this seal, he immediately turned around without hesitation and headed toward the northern exit. "What are you doing? That inside is a powerful array—one ordinary person cannot easily dispel. Do you really intend to break through the array to claim the treasures?" Yuan Yao's gaze followed Han Li's movements, and after blinking her beautiful eyes, she suddenly asked coldly. "I wish to leave the Void Sky Pavilion. Does Yuan friend have any better suggestion?" Han Li, now standing at the other side of the exit, spoke without turning around. "None. But these treasures were the ones I first noticed—do you really intend to compete with Yuan Yao for them?" Yuan Yao's eyes sparkled several times, and a strange expression appeared on her face. "Taking the treasures? Yuan brother has been staying here for quite some time now, hasn't he? If the inner seals truly can be broken, one would have expected to succeed by now!" Han Li stood at the exit, gazing into the faint, misty glow within, and spoke without hesitation. "Through my studies over these past days, I've gained a clearer understanding. Within three or five days, I'm certain I'll succeed in breaking the seals!" Yuan Yao flushed slightly at first, but then her expression grew serious, and she adopted a firm, unyielding stance. Upon hearing this, Han Li turned around, half-closing his eyes, and silently observed her. Yuan Yao grew increasingly uneasy. After a moment, she finally yielded. "Very well! I admit that if I had attempted this alone, I might have achieved nothing by the time I returned to the Xitian Hall." "But if you wish to break through the array now, I am willing to collaborate with Brother Han to make the process more efficient, and I believe this will save Brother Han considerable time." Hearing this, Han Li remained still, his expression unchanged, patiently waiting for the young lady to continue. He was well aware that she must still have more to say. "However, before we break through the array, I would like to make a proposal to you," Yuan Yao said slowly, her gaze fixed on Han Li. "What kind of proposal? I would be delighted to hear it!" Han Li raised both arms, adopting a posture of attentive listening. "All I ask is that Brother Han relinquish the treasures inside the array—I will provide compensation in return." "Compensation!" Han Li responded calmly, showing no change in expression. Seeing Han Li's composed demeanor, Yuan Yao hesitated. Yet after a moment of quiet reflection, she suddenly lifted her head, displaying determination. "I would like to gift you some 'Eternal Nourishing Milk'—how does that sound to you?" Yuan Yao said, her tone serious. "Elixir of Everlasting Vitality? The legendary liquid said to restore a mage's full power with just a single sip, so rare that even ten thousand spiritual stones cannot secure a single drop?" Han Li's expression changed, visibly moved. "Indeed, that is exactly it. I trust your character, so I've dared to share this with you. Won't you make any move—such as killing me to seize my treasures?" Yuan Yao's eyes shimmered, her bright gaze steadily fixed upon Han Li's face as she spoke. Though not her match against Han Li, she still possessed a few powerful, life-saving treasures that would suffice to prevent Han Li from truly harboring ill intentions. This was one of her grounds for daring to utter these words. Han Li rubbed his nose, remained silent, and unexpectedly turned his gaze toward the dragon-head relief, his face revealing a thoughtful expression. Observing this, Yuan Yao smiled gently. "It seems Han brother has also deduced it. My thousand-year-old elixir of vitality indeed stems from the accumulated essence of this sacred spring over many thousands of years—only a small portion has been produced. With this, I believe you now understand that I have not deceived you, have I?" Yuan Yao said softly, her tone now gentle. "Indeed! Given the magnitude of this spring, if the plan were truly well-conceived and no one else had visited this place, it would be entirely possible to generate some elixir." Han Li nodded calmly. "Then, what is your opinion, my esteemed friend?" Yuan Yao asked, her face glowing with radiant beauty. "Could Miss Yuan kindly inform us of the treasure hidden within? Since your esteemed friend has been willing to make such a great sacrifice, I would assume the treasure must be particularly precious." Han Li gazed at Yuan Yao with a calm, yet icy, demeanor. Upon seeing this expression from Han Li, Yuan Yao suddenly felt a chill run down her spine, her heart racing with anxiety. "How could you possibly be serious, Brother Han! I've never been here before—how could I possibly know what lies hidden within? You're being overly cautious! Well… very well. I'll be honest. Indeed, I do know what's inside. While it may not be as valuable as the thousand-year elixir of life, it holds greater significance for me. That is why I am willing to trade it for the elixir. Inside is a piece of unutilized Soul-Nourishing Wood!" Yuan Yao had initially intended to smile and deflect, but upon observing Han Li's growing coldness, she quickly changed her tone and delivered the truth. For some reason, whenever she thought of Han Li's sudden change of heart, she felt a flutter of anxiety. "One of the Three Divine Woods—this rare tree can be worn to nourish the soul and spirit, gradually strengthening one's awareness!" Han Li was stunned, only asking in surprise after a moment of silence. "Exactly this one. However, what I truly value isn't its unique ability to nourish the spirit, but rather its capacity to house the soul, ensuring the mind and consciousness remain intact." Yuan Yao seemed to have recalled something, her expression dimming as she spoke softly. "The Soul-Nourishing Tree, a tree that yields a thousand-year elixir of life!" Han Li raised his head toward the ceiling of the stone chamber, murmuring to himself.