"I received a jade scroll from the young master of Qingyang Gate, recording that the Xitian Pavilion houses a spirit-nourishing tree. Therefore, after careful preparation, I specifically went to the Xitian Pavilion to retrieve this sacred tree. Yet I didn't expect the pavilion to be far more perilous than described—without the repeated rescues from my friend Han, with Yuan Yao's cultivation only recently reaching the Dan stage, she might have perished within. Now, thanks to the years of nourishment from the spirit-nourishing tree, her spirit has recovered to nearly full strength. Though she still cannot yet actively take over a host body, she can now employ the 'Resurrection Technique' to enable her to regain a physical form." Yuan Yao spoke these words with renewed hope. "The Resurrection Technique? That is the secret art which allows the spirit to enter a recently deceased body and restore it to life." Han's expression subtly shifted. "Indeed, that is precisely the method we are referring to." "Master Yuan, do you understand what we're doing? I need not dwell on the risks involved in the technique itself. The very cost of performing this ritual alone is something most cultivators simply cannot bear." It not only requires a cultivator to have achieved the Dan-jing stage or above to cast it, but because this spell is exceptionally extraordinary, the practitioner suffers a significant loss of cultivation level—so severe that it becomes difficult to bear. Essentially, most Dan-jing cultivators will drop down to a lower stage after casting it. With Yuan Dao-you's current cultivation level, should he cast this spell, there's a strong likelihood that he would immediately shatter his Dan-jing and revert to the Ju-ji stage. Han Li stared intently at the woman's face, his voice growing cold and sharp. "Of course, Yuan Yao is well aware of this. This spell differs from the technique of body substitution. In body substitution, one takes over a living body; as long as the three fundamental principles are upheld, the practitioner generally remains unharmed. However, the Resurrection Spell revives the body of a recently deceased person—naturally, it comes at a cost." Upon hearing Han Li mention this, Yuan Yao remained silent for a moment before calmly and lightly responding. It seemed she had already accepted the possibility of shattering her Dan-jing. "Your elder sister has the Soul-Nourishing Tree to assist her. Does that mean she Alternatively, Yuan could wait until the mid-stage of her Dan-Body cultivation before beginning to perform the Revival Spell for Yanli. This way, she would avoid the fate of fragmenting her Dan-Body. After all, once a Dan-Body is fragmented, it becomes exceedingly difficult to re-form it—often several times harder than the initial formation. In fact, it may well be considered hopeless for the rest of her life. With a gleam of intense light in his eyes, Han Li solemnly warned. "My senior sister sustained severe damage earlier, and since her spirit has existed in the form of a soul for such a long time, she has begun to experience intermittent lapses in consciousness. This condition cannot be halted by the Soul-Nourishing Tree. At most, within another one or two years, she will completely lose her original self. Even if the Revival Spell is successfully performed, she will become mentally incapacitated. Moreover, recently I have just discovered a particularly suitable body and have invested considerable effort in setting up the Revival Spell's magical array. Should there be no interruptions, I had originally planned to begin the ritual within the next one or two months." "Yuan Yao spoke calmly, with a faint trace of sorrow in her expression, yet resolute in her determination. Hearing this, Han Li's eyes flashed with a subtle surprise. "Has Yuan Miss suddenly come to me with these matters, hoping that I will lend my assistance?" After a pause, he gently exhaled and asked. "Master Han recently showed me kindness, and I would not have expected to ask for further help. However, the Revival Spell must be performed in the realm of Xuan Yin, and is highly sensitive to disturbances. Even with a protective array in place, the spell's performance involves considerable activity and is still prone to being observed by other cultivators. Yuan Yao, being pursued by Qingyang Sect, knows hardly any senior cultivators beyond Master Han. Therefore, while I cannot expect anything beyond a simple favor, I only ask that Master Han stay for several days, offering protection and support during the spell's casting. This matter directly concerns the life and death of my esteemed sister-in-training, Yan Li. As long as Master Han agrees to this, please feel free to name your terms." "Whatever Yuan Yao can do, she will absolutely see to it." The young woman raised her dark brows, her jade-like face radiating determination. Han Li remained silent, his expression subtly thoughtful. By his usual standards, he naturally didn't wish to waste time—after all, he himself was already burdened with numerous concerns; the principle of "less is more" had always guided him. Yet Yuan Yao's resolve to sacrifice her own Dan Essence to save her close friend stirred something unexpected within him. After carefully weighing the implications, he concluded that, with his current level of cultivation, he would face no serious danger unless encountering a cultivator at the Yuan Yin mid-stage. Even ordinary cultivators who merely wished to observe him could be easily eliminated. And should he assist her as a protector for several days, the arrangement would present no significant inconvenience. With this in mind, Han Li smiled slightly, rubbing his nose with a touch of relief: "It seems Han Li is not as cold-hearted as I once thought. I simply cannot find the words to refuse." Since Master Yuan is willing to break her elixir to assist Miss Yanli in reviving her spirit, then I shall offer my protection to my friend for one more time! I shall make no further demands. All I ask is that you reveal to me the peculiarities of the Míngún Pearl. I have lingering concerns about this treasure, yet have not yet fully absorbed it. Moreover, you mentioned the Xuyin Land—does it not lie on this very island? With our current exposure, it would be wiser to seek another location for the ritual.!" The person who refines this pearl will suffer periodic, unbearable headaches, and as the refinement deepens, these headaches will become increasingly difficult to control. When I initially faced the ghost mist challenge from the Xitian Pavilion, I only refined half of the pearl. Even then, it left me restless, unable to sleep or eat, day and night. I also possess the refining technique for the啼魂beast behind it. Though I believe it would be difficult for Brother Han to complete it alone, I still offer it to my friend. Yuan Yao produced a green jade scroll and tossed it to Han Li, explaining as she did so. Han Li felt a sudden clarity. It was no wonder that although this beast could devour souls and ghosts, its power seemed somewhat less than what was rumored—it was clearly an incomplete product. Han Li, somewhat disappointed, accepted the scroll, glanced at it briefly, and then placed it in his satchel. "Madam Yuan Yao, this location has now been exposed. To prevent any unforeseen developments, we should immediately leave our current dwelling and head for the Xuan Yin realm. Otherwise, things may change unexpectedly." Han Li spoke with a serious tone. "Very well! I had already intended to propose this matter, even if Brother Han hadn't mentioned it. Once Yuan Yao has slightly arranged her abode, we shall set out without further delay." Upon hearing this, Yuan Yao was first taken aback, but soon understood and agreed. Later, after our human cultivators fully established their rule over the Inner Sea, the lower-tier beast creatures were nearly wiped out. As a result, such incidents naturally ceased to occur. Yet even so, after decades of gradual decline, the profound阴 qi of this island remains astonishing. Moreover, the island is small and located off the usual maritime routes, which is why it remains relatively unknown." Yuan Yao glanced at the island, smiled slightly, and said this. Upon finishing her words, she immediately light-footed descended, while Han Li followed calmly and without hesitation. After settling at a corner of the small island, Yuan Yao led Han Li to an empty, quiet valley, surrounded entirely by massive black rocks. Upon reaching the spot, Yuan Yao pressed her palms together in a series of gestures, then raised her jade hands, emitting a beam of red light. After the red glow rippled across the valley's entrance, the scene suddenly transformed, revealing a complex magical array spanning over ten zhang in size. The array appeared intricately layered, with deep, profound symbols—clearly no ordinary affair. But what concerned Han Li was that, within the spell array, there stood a translucent, finely crafted white jade coffin. Measuring about seven chi in length and three chi in height, it was encircled by delicate strands of white light, crafted from an exceptionally rare and precious cold jade. It was undoubtedly of great value. Han Li's eyes flashed with a touch of surprise. Undoubtedly, this cold jade coffin contained the body that Yuan Yao had sought for Yan Li. According to Han Li's knowledge, the conditions required for the resurrection spell were extremely stringent—beyond mere spiritual root attributes and birth hour, the exact day of the original owner's passing, whether the death was just or unjust, and whether any resentment or karmic burdens had been carried by the body, all had to be precisely determined. Only under such precise conditions could the resurrection spell be successfully performed. As Han Li carefully observed the coffin, Yuan Yao solemnly withdrew a black wooden box from her sleeve, placed it upon the lid of the jade coffin, and then stepped back several paces.