"Never mind. If we can't succeed, we can always make our way out later. With me protecting you, even if I'm bound, I'll be able to carry you through." Han Li smiled, his words filled with confidence. "Well... alright! Though I don't know just how powerful your abilities are, your confidence suggests you must have some means at your disposal. Still, you don't need to go find her yourself. Sister Nan's residence, the Sunset Pavilion, is heavily guarded. It will be better if I bring her here, and then, together with you, we take advantage of the existing wards to surprise her and capture her." Nangong Wan gazed at Han Li's eyes for a moment, as if realizing she couldn't persuade him any further, and said softly, lightly biting her red lips. "That method is certainly more secure. But will your dwelling's wards still hold? I noticed upon entering that several of them seemed incomplete or damaged." Han Li paused, then smiled. "Rest assured. Although several of the surface wards have already been broken by Sister Nan—" "But I still have a powerful, hidden restriction that hasn't been discovered yet—one that I can still use." Nan Gong Wan smiled calmly, speaking with confidence. "Excellent! Then let's proceed as such. I have several tools for setting up arrays, though not particularly advanced, they will still provide some useful restraint once deployed." Han Li stroked his chin, saying. "And we also have array flags—this is even better. Since time is of the essence, let me spend a few more hours setting aside the other restrictions on my body, restoring my inner energy to support you effectively. You go ahead and begin setting up the array first." Nan Gong Wan felt even more confident upon hearing Han Li's suggestion. "Though, if we can secure your sister, wouldn't that allow us to take control of Yan Yue Sect as well? That way, we wouldn't have to flee in a hurry." Han Li pondered for a moment, then asked with some curiosity. "That may not be possible. Besides our sister, Yan Yue Sect has another senior brother who is also a Yuan-Stage cultivator." He might be decent enough, but he certainly wouldn't allow me to take the position of Senior Elder without proper justification. I have no ambition to vie for power or influence. As long as I can find a quiet, peaceful place where I can focus on my cultivation, that would be more than sufficient." Nan Gong Wan paused, then shook her head. "Then, that's settled! If everything goes smoothly, you and I will both join Luoyun Sect. Even though the Nine Kingdoms Alliance holds great influence, and Wei Wuyi holds a special fondness for Wei Lixchen, at this critical moment when the Daoist forces are launching their invasion, they would absolutely hesitate to offend the Tian Dao Alliance and us—two Yuan Ying cultivators—without good reason." Han Li nodded, speaking with a cold smile. Then, he slapped his palm once on the storage bag, flipping it over, and in his hands emerged a stack of array flags and array discs. Seeing this, Nan Gong Wan smiled slightly, settled back into her original chair, closed her eyes, and formed an unusual set of hand seals. A few moments later, crimson flames began to rise from her white robe, reaching several feet high and fully enveloping her. At that moment, Han Li was far from idle. With a subtle shift of his body, he circled the hall, continuously launching his array flags and discs from his hands. After a cascade of vibrant colors, they all vanished into the hall, blending seamlessly into the surroundings. Though the array setup was swift, Han Li deliberately confined the power of the spells to the hall itself, opting for particularly subtle and inconspicuous array techniques—so refined that they were rarely noticed unless one carefully scanned the space with focused awareness. These array flags and discs had been crafted by Han Li during his Dan-Stage period, originally designed to counter Dan-stage cultivators; they were already somewhat inadequate even against those, let alone Yuan-Ying cultivators. Han Li had not initially placed much hope in them. After arranging the arrays, he paused and mused for a moment, then suddenly flung out his sleeve, sending a beam of white light soaring forth. The light spiraled once before settling gracefully before Han Li—none other than the white fox formed from Yin Yue. "Master, you summoned me out," said the fox, "so I assume you're not afraid that Lady Nan Gong will feel jealous!" After the Silver Moon manifested and smiled, she spoke in human words. "Hmph! What's there to be jealous about, you mere artifact spirit? This time, you'll have to face a Yuan-Stage mid-level cultivator and ensure he doesn't escape. Although there are seals assisting, you'll still need to lend a hand. A Yuan-Stage mid-level cultivator isn't comparable to a beginner—without full commitment, success will be difficult." Han Li raised both eyebrows, fixing her gaze on the small fox, his expression now serious. "Master, how shall I assist you?" asked the Silver Moon, her smile fading. "It's simple—use this artifact at the right moment. Make sure it doesn't escape your grasp." Han Li then reached into his storage pouch and produced another item, offering it to the Silver Moon. "This one? Shall I use it?" The Silver Moon held the object between her two paws, her voice filled with disbelief. "Yes! With your guidance, you'll surely be able to harness its full power more effectively than I can. Instead of me expending my own spiritual energy to use it, I'll entrust it to you. Of course, this is only a temporary loan." After all, your spirit-body form isn't capable of sustaining long-term use of other treasures." Han Li said calmly. "I understand," the white fox replied, her small head drooping slightly with a touch of disappointment, yet she gently stroked the object in her hands, clearly fond of it. Han Li watched her intently, and a thought formed in his mind. Then, with the object held in her hands, the white fox shimmered with silver light and instantly vanished into the ground. Below, Han Li circled the hall several times before suddenly lifting his gaze upward with a flash of inspiration. After a moment's pause, he cast out a spirit-animal satchel from his person. A vast swarm of three-colored gold-devouring insects surged forth from the satchel, forming a cloud of insects several zhang in diameter that danced and spiraled in the air. Han Li took a deep breath, then exhaled a swirl of azure light that struck directly upon the insect cloud. With both hands forming seals and a low, resonant chant flowing from his lips, the insect cloud emitted a resonant "hum," instantly transforming into a cascade of stars that soared skyward. Suddenly, amidst the shimmering green light, she vanished completely into the roof, and the insects around her lost all trace of life. Han Li narrowed his eyes, standing still and carefully observing the roof for a while. After confirming there were no obvious signs of disturbance and that everything appeared normal, he nodded contentedly. Having finished his arrangements, Han Li glanced at Nan Gong Wan, who was seated closed her eyes and casting a spell. At that moment, the light and flame on her body flowed continuously, forming a large circular red disc that began to flicker erratically between bright and dim. The ambient qi throughout the hall responded to these fluctuations, swaying and gradually growing restless. Han Li frowned slightly, then after a brief thought, inscribed a spell onto one of the stone pillars beside him. Instantly, a layer of jade-green light shimmered into being, enveloping Nan Gong Wan and her immediate surroundings. The qi within the hall swiftly returned to its normal state. Seeing this, Han Li smiled. With a simple gesture, a wicker chair shot toward him and was caught, placed beneath him as he sat down casually opposite Nan Gong Wan, gazing at her silently. With such a rare opportunity, he naturally wished to fully appreciate her alluring beauty, to finally ease the years of unspoken longing. Not long afterward, as Han Li was watching her with growing wonder, a sudden shift in his expression revealed a deepening gloom. Instantly, Han Li's form blurred without warning, and then he vanished completely from the chair. Just then, someone hiding outside the hall, secretly watching from within, was startled, murmuring under her breath, "This isn't good—she should be leaving now." But it was too late. A calm voice from behind her announced, "Why have you been eavesdropping here? Surely your senior doesn't expect you to face her disapproval?" "I haven't been eavesdropping at all," she replied. "I merely felt concerned when I saw your senior and you remaining inside for so long without coming out." "This person dared not turn around, speaking in a stammering manner, though her voice was clear and delicate—indeed, it was the yellow-robed maiden who had led Han Li in. Now, sensing the immense spiritual pressure behind her, she was trembling with fear and began to explain. "Oh! Is that so? But if all you wanted was to simply take a look, why hide your form so carefully and act so secretive? Moreover, the 'Spirit Concealment Scroll' stuck to your body is a rare, high-grade scroll. How could a young Foundation Stage cultivator like you have obtained such a thing?" Han Li, with both hands behind his back, stared steadily at the slender back of the maiden, speaking without expression. "I... " "No further explanations are needed. You simply follow me back. After your senior master completes her cultivation techniques, we'll decide what to do with you." The maiden was startled and still wanted to clarify a few more points. But Han Li had no patience to listen any longer, and spoke coldly. Upon hearing this, the yellow-robed maiden finally grew truly afraid. She suddenly crushed the other scroll clenched tightly in her hands. A flash of yellow light surged from her body, and she instantly transformed into a streak of brilliant light, shooting forward down the long corridor, aiming to escape. Han Li watched silently, showing no intention to move after her. However, just as the yellow light had traveled over ten zhang, it encountered a sudden burst of soft pink fragrant mist that erupted from a wall at a nearby corner, instantly enveloping the light. As the girl's glow dispersed, her form wavered several times within the mist before she rolled and fell. The yellow light flickered, and Yin Yue leapt out from the wall that had released the mist, gracefully swaying her fox-tail, then smiled warmly and walked over to the girl's side.