After expelling a hundred li with a single burst of Raiton Technique, Han Li paused slightly, reoriented himself, changed into a crimson cloak, and transformed into a sphere of bloodlight. When he flew another thousand li, he noticed a contingent of tens of thousands of ordinary Mulan civilians forming a well-organized group below. This prompted him to halt momentarily. During his time at Luoyun Sect, he had previously discussed with the silver-haired elder several instances of conflicts between Mulan martial cultivators and Tiannan cultivators. He knew that while ordinary Mulan civilians were unable to practice spiritual techniques, the Mullan martial cultivators consistently organized groups of young and strong civilians into temporary tribal units during their offensives, taking advantage of the fact that Tiannan cultivators were often too preoccupied to attend to them, and thus seizing various spiritual material ore deposits. Even if the Mullan forces eventually failed in these campaigns, they would not return empty-handed. Such a strategy—essentially a form of raiding—naturally drew fierce complaints from the Nine Kingdom Alliance, though they were unable to fully divert their attention to address it at the moment. After all, if the cultivators sent to garrison these regions were insufficient, they would likely be completely eliminated by the high-ranking martial cultivators dispatched by Mulan. If too many cultivators were sent, it would disrupt the main battlefield struggles between the martial cultivators. The only viable option was to wait until the martial cultivators had seized the raw material sources and mines, then send cultivators to retake them and simultaneously eliminate the ordinary Mulan civilians. Unfortunately, the Mulan people showed little concern for the casualties among their common folk—once a group was wiped out, they immediately reorganized another. It was a constant exchange of lives for these precious resources. Moreover, they frequently laid ambushes to severely damage the cultivators attempting to reclaim the mines and sources. As a result, after suffering significant losses, the Nine Kingdoms Alliance simply chose to overlook the situation. Given the short timeframe, even if the Mulan forces continued their relentless extraction, they would not be able to deplete the resource and spiritual stone reserves significantly. Once the martial cultivator forces were successfully repelled in direct confrontation, the ordinary Mulan civilians would naturally retreat. Now this caravan is filled with numerous vehicles—both carts and oxen wagons—moving steadily southward, mostly composed of young men and women, clearly forming a temporary tribe rushing to secure resources in the southern lands. Han Li stood above this group, his powerful awareness sweeping through the ranks, and found only one cultivator at the Foundation Stage and three at the Qi Stage—none of whom posed any real threat to him. After a moment of quiet contemplation, Han Li suddenly pressed his palms together in a series of gestures, vanishing from view in the air. A moment later, he appeared silently within a worn-out leather-covered wagon of the Frankish caravan, packed tightly with tattered leather and various farming tools such as spades and hoes. With a simple gesture, he cleared a small space in the middle of the wagon and settled himself comfortably in a meditative posture. He had carefully considered his strategy: with the entire Mulan cultivator contingent now fully engaged, his bold intention to return southward openly would likely lead to trouble along the way. Though with his level of cultivation, he needn't fear anyone unless encountering the very top-tier among the legal masters, he still finds it hard to avoid being surrounded by crowds. Even back then, when their group of seven or eight Yuan-Enlightened cultivators had set out, hadn't they had to hide and move cautiously to gather treasures? Moreover, besides the legal masters, he now also has to keep a wary eye on figures like Wang Tiangu, fearing they might suddenly grow heated and decide to eliminate him. Currently, hidden within this ordinary human caravan, though his progress is slow, he can safely emerge from the Mulan Grasslands within just a couple of days. No one is likely to notice such a simple human convoy. Even if occasional legal masters conduct inspections, with his current abilities, they won't detect him unless it's a Yuan-Enlightened late-stage cultivator. Once he reaches the wilderness beyond the Mulan people's influence, he can return alone to the southern lands. Now, he sits quietly in the carriage, clearly hearing the conversations of the Mulan people outside. The speech of the Mulan people naturally differed somewhat from that of the Tiannan Yan clan, yet before this journey, Han Li had already studied it thoroughly through relevant jade scrolls. With his current powerful divine awareness, although it had only taken him a few days, he had mastered the material almost completely. Thus, he could now understand the conversations outside clearly. They mostly discussed how many spiritual stone resources they could recover during this journey, and whether they would have the chance to gain the favor of the "senior masters," thereby achieving recognition and prominence. From their words, the ordinary Mulan people expressed deep admiration and reverence for these spiritual cultivators—almost as if they were figures of faith. To them, even dying for these masters would be an extraordinary honor. Upon hearing this, Han Li sighed quietly, then with a single hand motion, cast a pale green light shield that sealed the entire interior of the carriage. Instantly, the voices of the Mulan people vanished. "Yin Yue, now let's talk about your findings. From the way you were excited at the beginning, I'd say you've gathered quite a few valuable items!" Han Li remained motionless, but with a swift motion of his sleeve, a white fox shot out from the sleeve and spiraled gracefully before landing before him. "There were six jade boxes left by Master Cangkun, but four of them ended up in my hands. This time, I must say, I've come at last." Han Li gently stroked the lid of the jade box for a moment, then smiled faintly. "Though, Master, your courage truly is remarkable. You stepped in secretly while so many Yuan-Ying cultivators were present, sending me inside first—didn't you fear they'd notice?" Yin Yue sighed, a little relieved. "Heh! What could I be afraid of? At worst, I could simply employ the Blood-Shadow Evade and vanish without a trace. Moreover, I'm certain of success. I masked the unusual circumstances of your entry with a burst of spiritual light—didn't that work perfectly? No one noticed anything amiss. Initially, I did worry that after you retrieved the treasures, you might not be able to conceal your form well enough and that the old masters would spot you. But now, I see your evasive techniques are far more remarkable than I had imagined." Han Li smiled slightly, then looked up at the white fox with a touch of meaning. "Master is being too kind." Our Silver Moon Wolf Clan's elusiveness is indeed remarkable, yet fundamentally, it is the very jade boxes themselves that mask our spiritual essence. Otherwise, whether we could succeed in concealing ourselves from those ancient beings' divine awareness remains uncertain. "Silver Moon listened quietly, her expression unchanged, and smiled gently. Han Li offered a warm smile, choosing not to press further. Yet, the palm resting upon the jade box suddenly shimmered with a faint blue spiritual glow. Then, with a subtle press of his fingers, a thin strand of white light appeared on the surface of the box, only to be swiftly absorbed and dispersed by a surge of vibrant blue light, completely vanishing. "Click," the lid opened easily. Inside lay a pale blue jade scroll. Han Li gazed at it for a moment, exhaled softly, then took it gently into his hands, immersing his consciousness into it with a sense of solemnity. The little fox watched Han Li's face intently, her dark eyes darting rapidly, clearly showing keen interest. Yet as time passed slowly, Han Li's expression remained unchanged, always maintaining his composed demeanor. This prompted Yin Yue to blink several times, growing slightly puzzled. After a full minute, Han Li stirred slightly, withdrawing his awareness and furrowing his brows,沉吟 in thought. But soon afterward, his brows unfolded, and with calmness he neatly stored the jade scroll, then reached out to take the second jade box—never mentioning a word about its contents. Yin Yue's curiosity deepened, yet she wisely chose not to inquire further. "The material seemed odd, but it should merely be an ordinary artifact—its specific function, however, was hard to say." Han Li carefully went over it several times, even scanning it with his divine awareness, before offering his judgment. "Just an ordinary artifact?" Silver Moon's eyes flashed with a touch of disappointment. "Rest assured. Since Master Angkuang has placed this item in a box, it must have some special purpose. Perhaps it will prove invaluable in the future." Han Li remained unconcerned, showing no sign of discouragement. "Master, please take a look at the remaining two jade boxes. I wonder what other treasures might be inside." The little fox tilted her neck slightly, speaking with genuine anticipation.