At that moment, the cultivator named Tian also stepped out of the room and just happened to hear Han Li's words. However, after taking a deep breath, he hurried over and bowed deeply to Han Li, sincerely stating, "My younger daughter has never been overly ambitious. All I hope for is that she may live a longer life—perhaps even just reach the Foundation Stage. I wonder if, together with my wife, we can suppress the counteracting yang energy within her, thus enabling Qin'er to successfully attain the Foundation Stage." "Your couple currently holds only the early stage of Dan Stage cultivation. At present, that is absolutely impossible. But if you advance to the later stage and are willing to risk some damage to your own cultivation, then it might be possible." Han Li glanced at the man and shook his head. Even the composed gentleman fell silent. As for asking Han Li for direct assistance, the two simply dared not utter the words. After all, Han Li had already shown them so much kindness. No matter how much they cherished their daughter, they would surely know when to stop. This was no mere temporary matter—it would require a long-term commitment to accompany the young lady. No senior cultivator would willingly carry such a burden alongside them. Yet to the astonishment of both Wen Siyue and her brother, Han Li's eyes flashed several times, and then spoke a few words that left them utterly stunned—so unexpected that they nearly thought they had misheard him. "I have a book on array techniques here. Take it to your daughter and have her study it. Should she fully comprehend it by the time we meet again, and if I am satisfied with her progress, then I will indeed consider taking her as my disciple. I will also assist her in establishing her foundational cultivation and even reaching the Dan stage. However, the level of mastery that will satisfy me depends entirely on her own fortune and circumstances. Make this clear: the book must be studied solely by your daughter. If you assist her in understanding it or teach it to her, I will certainly notice. In that case, I shall simply walk away without further hesitation." Han Li's voice was quiet, yet it resonated in Wen Siyue and her brother's ears like thunder from the ninth heaven. "Master Han, you are truly speaking from the heart!" Wen Siyue murmured, her voice filled with disbelief. Han Li smiled gently and then waved his sleeve At that moment, a jade box previously taken out from his sleeve floated gracefully toward the young woman across the room. "Inside lies the 'Manual of Array Techniques.' Though the array itself is not particularly complex, it possesses some unique features—perfectly suited to assess your daughter's aptitude in the art of array formations," Han Li said calmly. The 'Manual of Array Techniques' in the jade box was one of the array treatises gifted to him by Xin Ruoyin, compiled primarily from her own insights and understanding. Wen Si, overjoyed, eagerly accepted the box and carefully placed it aside. "Thank you so much for your great kindness. My daughter has a natural talent for array techniques and will certainly not disappoint you. I only wonder when I shall next see her again." Wen Si asked with eager anticipation. "That's not certain at all. If all goes well, it might take only a year or so; should any unforeseen circumstances arise, it could extend to several years. During this time, she must absolutely refrain from practicing any cultivation techniques. Otherwise, should anything go wrong, I may never see her again." By the way, here's a bottle of "Zi Yin Pill"—give her one pill per month. With this, she won't need to take any other elixirs for the next few years." Han Li recalled something else, then slapped his storage pouch with one hand, and a jade-like bottle about an inch tall floated into his hands. He tossed it over. This time, the refined man was pleasantly surprised, receiving it with warm thanks. "Alright, once you've obtained the inner essence of the Bai Lu fish spirit, come to my island, the Kuixing Island, one year later. As long as you're there, I'll naturally find a way to reach you. I have other matters to attend to, so I won't be staying any longer." After calmly delivering these words, Han Li's body shimmered with luminous light, transforming into a brilliant streak of jade-green light that surged through the air, leaving no room for Wen Siyue or her husband to offer any farewell. The couple's faces turned pale, yet they quickly bowed respectfully and hurried to follow Han Li's path as he departed. Only after the glow of their departure had vanished beyond the horizon, beyond the edge of the town, did the two finally straighten up and exchange glances, each seeing a touch of relief in the other's eyes. Should they not have encountered Master Han Li, this great cultivator, their beloved daughter might have been saved from the poison, yet still faced certain doom. Moreover, considering Han Li's past support and patronage toward Wen Siyue, the couple now truly felt deeply grateful toward him. Immediately, they returned to their rooms and began discussing how to locate the White Crane Immortal Pill and how to arrange for Tian Qin'er to study the array scripture. At that moment, Han Li had already vanished from the entire Silver Shark Island, his glow suddenly shifting direction and shooting steadily toward the deep sea. With Han Li's current cultivation prowess, he no longer feared being ambushed or encircled by any high-level beasts. While his glow was not dazzlingly bright, it did not require him to conceal his form. Instead, he maintained a steady, unhurried pace, gliding steadily toward the distant horizon. Han Li, immersed in contemplation, suddenly decided to give the young woman named Tang Qin'er a chance and agreed to meet again soon—largely because he wanted to clarify her true origins. After all, the dragon-song body of the female cultivator and the distinct aura she exudes were so compelling that it was hard to believe they were mere coincidences. If, furthermore, she also possessed exceptional talent in array techniques and could easily grasp the array manual, then he would be even more confident that she was indeed the reincarnation of Xin Ruyin—or perhaps connected through some other, countless, yet untraceable lineage. While rare, instances of cultivators undergoing reincarnation, carrying traces of their previous lives and partial memories, were not entirely unheard of in the cultivation world. Yet these precedents lacked definitive proof of being entirely true, leaving those who heard them in a state of partial doubt. Meanwhile, legends about the realm of the afterlife gradually grew in prominence, becoming as mysterious and enigmatic as the world of spirits. Some claimed the afterlife realm was an independent plane, others believed it to be a hidden location within the human world, while still others argued it was nothing but a fabrication—something people had invented entirely. Han Li himself remained equally uncertain about the concepts of reincarnation and the spirit realm. To him, things that could neither be proven as real nor as mere illusions were simply not worth investing time or thought into. He simply didn't care much about such matters. Nevertheless, he had once been close friends with Qi Yunxiao and Xin Ruoyin. He especially admired Xin Ruoyin's steadfastness and resilience. He now possesses great prowess. If Tang Qin'er truly is the reincarnation of Xin Ruyin, he would not mind offering her a helping hand at this very moment. After all, back then, Xin Ruyin was merely a foundational cultivator who managed to assist Qi Yunxiao in developing basic array tools. Should her lifespan be long enough, if she had access to sufficient array treatises and broadened her horizons, her mastery of array arts could surely reach extraordinary heights. As for himself, in pursuit of the stage of Transformation, he would inevitably devote less time and effort to studying array techniques. Should he take such a disciple—someone with strong innate talent in array arts—and nurture her specifically into a master of array arts, she would undoubtedly serve as a valuable assistant, proving immensely useful. After pondering these thoughts for a while, Han Li sighed softly and temporarily set the matter aside. Then, with a simple hand motion in the glow of his teleportation light, he suddenly found a slender, pale white jade scroll appearing in his hand. With a mere thought, his divine awareness swept through the jade scroll, and a vast maritime map materialized within his consciousness—precisely the one the star-guild cultivator stationed at the transmission array had personally presented to him, detailing the waters near Silver Shark Island. Prior to arriving here, he had already inquired about the locations of the high-tier spiritual stone veins and discovered that what was once an unnamed, isolated island had now been named "Biling Island." The stones found there are predominantly wood-based, which is why the name "Biling" was chosen. According to the map, Biling Island lies in the far northern reaches of Silver Shark Island. Even a Jie Dan cultivator flying nonstop would require several months to reach it—making it nearly the outermost limit accessible for ordinary cultivators. This explains why the island's spiritual stone veins were only recently discovered. It is said that the island is exceptionally large, originally inhabited by various beasts, with the mineral veins spread throughout its depths. These resources have since been jointly divided among the sea-dwelling beasts, the Heavenly Star Palace, and the Inverse Star Alliance. A vast number of mid-to-high grade spiritual stones were extracted, bringing prosperity to several nearby islands as well. Gradually, other regional powers and independent cultivators gathered there, establishing temporary settlements and market towns on the islands. As a result, the area slowly became another gathering hub for human cultivators beyond the sea, and it was reportedly said that both the Star Palace and the Inverse Star Alliance intended to build new inter-island transmission arrays on these nearby islands. Along the way, apart from briefly landing on a few remote islands to restore his magical energy, he encountered no special incidents and progressed smoothly. He occasionally passed by a few cultivators who had also set out to sea, yet paid them no heed, merely gliding past. These cultivators were mostly at the Foundation or Dan stage, and upon seeing the speed of Han Li's flight, they did not dare to harbor any further thoughts. However, on one occasion, he encountered a six-tiered, unnamed sea beast that suddenly surged from the water, intent on swallowing him whole. Han Li easily evaded it with his flight, then severed the beast in two with a single sword stroke, neatly extracting its inner essence. This demonstrated that the sea beast was indeed of considerable rank—otherwise, Han Li would have simply continued on without even bothering to engage. On this day, Han Li came upon a small island composed entirely of dark rock, with only a few seaweed plants and scarcely any other vegetation. Without hesitation, he descended and settled upon a flat, substantial stone, then closed his eyes to begin meditating. A half-day had passed, and the sky gradually grew gloomy, the crimson sun sinking halfway into the sea, its light now turning the sea surface into a cool, refreshing breeze. Yet Han Li paid no heed to these changes, a faint pale blue aura spontaneously forming around him, shielding him within its gentle radiance. However, once the last streak of sunlight vanished, the entire sea surface instantly darkened. At that very moment, the small island suddenly trembled violently, and a deep, resonant roar erupted from the nearby seabed—somewhere between the sound of a bull's bellow and a tiger's roar! (Second chapter!