But at that moment, the young man continued with a slightly excited tone: "The person injured by Zhixin explained that, moreover, because Zhixin's body harbors this forbidden light, he can directly create a tracking talisman that detects Zhixin's presence as soon as he comes within a hundred li. As long as one is within that range, they can immediately spot Zhixin's movements. Zhixin's elusiveness and his special abilities are indeed remarkable, but his actual combat skills are not particularly strong. Combined with his injuries, he must absolutely be unwilling to venture deep into the heart of the Mochi Mountain Range—instead, he will only remain concealed in some peripheral area. Thus, over the course of this month, this is precisely the ideal time to capture him. The people among us who have temporarily settled in the town originally intended to avoid entering the mountain range during the period of magical eruption. However, now that such a fortunate opportunity has arisen, we naturally wish to venture in and see what happens. As for those residing somewhat farther away, even if they managed to arrive here, they would have already missed the prime moment." Hearing this detailed explanation, Han Li and his companions finally began to understand. Yue Zong paused slightly, then spoke with great caution: "While human-shaped immortal herbs are indeed extremely rare, their specific medicinal effects have never been clearly documented—nor is it certain that they surpass the top-tier holy herbs in any significant way. The real rarity lies in the fact that such spiritually attuned beings are so seldom heard of. Yet, in just a few days, so many people have been willing to brave the danger and enter the mountain range during the surge of magical mist. After all, the risks during this period are several times greater than usual. Even those merely moving around the outer perimeter may encounter powerful beasts." By the way, those drops of Zhixin blood were also purchased by this senior. Another graceful lady in imperial robes explained. "The Sacred Clan?" asked Han Li, now slightly surprised. "Indeed. This senior is named Gu, with an extremely profound cultivation level—seems not from our local Tianyun region." The lady glanced at Han Li, finding him unimpressive, and replied calmly. "It appears that everyone here has come specifically for the generous compensation offered by this senior." Xin Xin smiled gently at this. "All cultivators who have arrived in this town, regardless of their level, have their own pressing reasons. Otherwise, they wouldn't have taken the risk to enter the Magician Mountain Range, where they are so short on Ling Shi. With such a high compensation, if we succeed, we won't need to stay in this town anymore, nor will we have to risk hunting down any wild beasts." The lady gave a slight sniff, appearing slightly dissatisfied with Xin Xin's remarks. The crystal-clad lady smiled softly and remained silent. "Ni'er, you must not be disrespectful. These two guests are all friends of your nephew." The elder named Yan, clearly a direct relative of the dressed-up lady, glanced at her with a sharp look and gently reprimanded. The dressed-up lady looked slightly displeased but stopped speaking, merely nodding in agreement. "Since this incident happened several days ago, how come so many people have gathered here? Isn't the current person in charge now 'Liao Senior'?" Yue Zen still had some questions unresolved, but after glancing around, he furrowed his brows and asked a new one. "You're right, Yue Brother. Liao Senior has already retired over a decade ago. The current steward is quite strict—he has even reinstated the previous entry examination. Those who fail the test are refused the lightning-shielding umbrellas. Unlike Liao Senior, who was always accommodating, this steward never issues the umbrellas in advance. You've come at the perfect time—today is the very first day of the open testing." "That's why so many have gathered here," the young man with a pale face sighed, expressing his complaint. "Well, these aren't just random remarks. The newly appointed 'Min Supervisor' has restarted the trials—this will prevent capable individuals from dying senselessly beneath the beasts." The elder replied calmly. "Yet this trial format has been in place for a long time. It originated because so many of our peers perished in the Magi Mountain back then. Now, however, the number of people each year willing to enter the mountain is dwindling. Isn't it simply a waste of effort to hold such trials now?" The young man shook his head, clearly unconvinced. "After all, it's still useless. Without the Lightning-Deflecting Umbrella, no one can enter the mountain. And the person currently overseeing this process is no longer the senior Li. The rules must naturally evolve." The elder with the surname Yan said this with evident intention. Seeing even their most senior, accomplished elder expressed such sentiments. The others found themselves at a loss for words as well. "No matter what purpose Brother Yue intends to pursue upon entering the mountain range this time, given the rare opportunity at hand, he surely won't let it slip by. Why not join us on this journey? With Brother Yue, the renowned beast-hunter, and our tracking crystal disk, our chances of capturing that Zhixian are surely greater than those of others. Should we succeed, Brother Yue may claim a portion of the total reward—while the remainder shall be shared equally among us. How does that sound?" The lady in court attire smiled warmly and gently proposed to Yue Zong. As I have already received partial compensation, there is absolutely no reason for me to change my mind now. Master Yan, I still have other matters to attend to, and I fear I shall not be able to join you all in your endeavors." Yue Zong's expression wavered for a moment before he finally made up his mind. "It's all right. To be honest, our journey into the Magic Golden Mountain Range has been somewhat speculative from the beginning. While the outer reaches of the mountain range aren't particularly vast, finding the whereabouts of the Immortal Herbs within the thick magical atmosphere is no easy task. Who can truly say? Perhaps the more indifferent we are, the more likely we are to stumble upon something unexpected. Then it is decided—Ning, please hand over the description of the Immortal Herbs and the tracking talisman to Yue's nephew." Master Yan, the elder of the Yan family, gave the instruction with complete indifference. Upon hearing this, the lady in court attire promptly withdrew a white stone slab and a blue talisman from her storage bracelet without hesitation. "Thank you, Master Yan." Yue Zong hesitated slightly before ultimately accepting both items. "Heh. What's this, then? "After all, we did have a certain degree of acquaintance back then," the elder said, smiling softly. Seeing this, Han Li, who had his hands behind his back, slightly twitched at the corners of his mouth, displaying a half-smiling, half-unsure expression. At the same time, the crystalline woman suddenly heard Han Li's inner voice: "Before you departed, did you mention anything about the 'magnetic surge'? What exactly is a 'magnetic surge,' and could you encounter powerful beasts even at the outer edges?" Upon hearing this, the delicate woman's face slightly flushed, but quickly regained composure, and with a subtle opening of her lips, silently transmitted her reply: "Please forgive me, Master. While the magnetic surge has somewhat affected our journey, it won't pose a serious issue as long as we don't venture deep into the mountain range. I originally intended to wait until we entered the interior to mention this. How about this—after securing that Saint-Rank beast, besides its true blood and magical core, I will offer an additional portion of materials? I hope you won't hold this against me." The delicate young woman proved quite obedient. Upon hearing Han Li's questioning, she immediately lowered her posture and proactively proposed an increased compensation. For a moment, silence fell over the crystal-people woman, but then Han Li's voice cut through with sudden coldness: "I have always disliked when people deliberately set traps for me. This time, I'll allow it. But should such a situation arise again, our partnership will come to an end. Though I deeply wish to restore the celestial magic armor, I will not tolerate repeated manipulation from others." Hearing Han Li's tone so firm, the crystal-people woman felt a sense of relief, knowing that this hurdle had now been cleared. At that moment, Yue Zong and the elder named Yan began discussing past events, appearing deeply engaged and cheerful. Yet, just then, an unexpected development occurred—one that even Han Li had not anticipated. Among the two other cultivators of the highest rank, the Transcendent Stage, not only were they newcomers, but they were also among the very individuals who had remained unmoved upon hearing the name of Yue Zong. But now, after hearing the reports from the others, they finally understood why the Yue Sect had such a distinguished reputation. Both of them brightened simultaneously. After exchanging a few more private words, one of them—a middle-aged man with a square face and a messy mass of green hair—suddenly stood up and strode briskly toward the Yue Sect group. "You're the most renowned monster hunter in the town, right? You must be very familiar with the Magic Golden Mountain Range," he said, speaking with an unpolished tone as he approached within several zhang of the Yue Sect members. "That may have been true in the past. But I haven't entered the Magic Golden Mountain Range in over a hundred years now. I can't claim much familiarity at this point. What is it you need, elder?" Though his heart sank slightly, Yue Sect remained composed and respectful in his reply. "Whether you're truly familiar or just pretending to be ignorant—tomorrow, I and my colleague, the Miao, will enter the Magic Golden Mountain Range to seek out the Immortal Herbs. You'll be joining us on the journey." The green-haired outsider narrowed his eyes, speaking with unwavering authority. Upon hearing this, not only did Yue Zong and the palace-dressed woman, but also Xianxian and Han Li, were startled. The elder of the Yan surname managed to remain composed, yet his expression darkened as he asked, "What exactly do you mean by this?" "What could be more natural than to rely on this young friend's abilities? Does my colleague find this unsuitable?" He had no idea what advantages the green-haired foreigner possessed, yet he spoke with equal directness and firmness despite facing an elder of the same rank.