This fire bird had just taken form. Han Li deeply inhaled, then extended a pale, jade-like hand from his sleeve. With a flex of his fingers, five streams of five-colored cold flames shot out in succession. Each flame, though fleeting, struck the golden fire bird and immediately caused its radiant laser glow to diminish noticeably. Upon impact from all five streams, the golden fire bird emitted a mournful cry, its brilliant flame fully receded, and it swiftly shimmered, reverting into a golden-yellow pill. The pill, about the size of a thumb, bore intricate patterns of medicinal markings on its surface, enhanced further by its lustrous golden hue and the previous transformation into a visible form—its appearance was truly extraordinary. "There can be no mistake," Li Shui'er exclaimed with great joy as the pill revealed its true form, her eyes sparkling. "This is indeed the Xuling Pill!" Shi Kun stared at the pill, his face equally filled with excitement that could hardly be contained. But then, as if remembering something suddenly, his expression changed, and he hurriedly asked Han Li, "Brother Han, is there only one Xuling Pill inside the bottle?" Although Master strictly ordered Shi to retrieve all the Xuling Dan, since Liu Xianzi was unwilling to yield, there was little choice. After a moment's hesitation, Shi Kun sighed and said, "My younger sister has no objections either. At least we won't return empty-handed, which will settle matters with our Master." As the cold resolve in Liu Shui'er's eyes softened, she slowly agreed. Seeing that neither of them showed any resistance, Han Li nodded, then reached out to the two pills floating in the air, and with a swift motion, tapped them twice with his palm. "Whoosh! Whoosh!" The two golden-yellow pills shot forth, and after a brief flash, landed before Liu Shui'er and Shi Kun. With a gentle lift of her slender hand, Liu Shui'er caught the pills easily in her palm. Shi Kun, however, suddenly opened his mouth and expelled a stream of yellow light. As the light spiraled around, the pills were instantly drawn into it and then, with calm grace, he retrieved them from the radiance. Although both of them were certain that the pill was the Xuling Pill, given its importance, they naturally still needed to carefully verify it using their own secret techniques. They watched as Liu Shui'er, one by one, recited various incantations and cast different spells upon the pill in her hands, while Shi Kun maintained a solemn expression, gazing steadily at the pill in his hands, his body motionless. After a full cup of tea's worth of time, both of them finished their actions, exchanged glances, and then nodded slightly without much emphasis before both finally exhaled in relief. "This journey has been greatly aided by Brother Han. Otherwise, we might not have reached this place so smoothly and secured the Xuling Pill." Liu Shui'er carefully transferred the pill into a bottle she carried, then smiled warmly at Han Li. "Back when I first received favors from the two elders, it was only natural that I should contribute my share of effort," Han Li replied simply. "Brother Han is being too modest. However, is there any other pill contained within this bottle?" After collecting his pills, Shi Kun glanced at the purple-gold bottle still hovering in midair and suddenly asked something. Upon hearing Shi Kun's question, Liu Shui'er's mind stirred slightly, and a glint of interest flashed in her eyes. "Heh, I didn't expect Master Shi to be so eager! Does Master have a third pill of the Spirit-Infusing Pill? I'd be delighted if Master could see it firsthand," Han Li chuckled, immediately raising his hand and swiftly channeling his gestures toward the sky. The purple-gold bottle instantly transformed into a sphere of golden light and flew straight toward Shi Kun. Though Shi Kun sensed a hint of displeasure in Han Li's tone, given the importance of the Spirit-Infusing Pill, he merely pretended not to notice, catching the bottle in his hand and using his divine awareness to scan inside. Yet, the bottle was empty—there was no third Spirit-Infusing Pill within. A faint expression of disappointment passed over Shi Kun's face, but upon a quick thought, he turned to the woman in her cloak and gave a hearty laugh. "Would Miss Liu also like to take a look?" He gestured with the bottle, as if about to throw it right away. But Liu Shui'er paused slightly, then shook her head and said, "Both Han and Shi brothers have already examined them. Why should I go through all this extra trouble? How could I possibly doubt either of you?" Hearing this, Shi Kun found himself at a loss to object, and could only offer Han Li a somewhat embarrassed smile before returning the bottle to him. Han Li's expression remained unchanged; with a simple flick of his sleeve, a swirl of azure light swept past, and the purple-gold bottle vanished instantly. There was nothing else in the Dingzhong. This time, Shi Kun didn't hesitate either. After all, the golden light orbs wrapped in silken threads had indeed been only a few in number. "Brother Han, the three treasures you previously preserved were not items needed by my master or Master Duan. Let's divide them among us," Cai Liuying said with a smile once Han Li had secured the Xitian Ding. "Haha, that's quite right. The three items can be evenly split—one to each of us. Brother Han, please don't be formal; go ahead and choose first," Shi Kun seemed suddenly more at ease. Liu Shui'er was momentarily surprised, but then smiled and agreed. This was quite natural. Whether it was the golden gourd, the tower, or the hexagonal talisman, a simple visual and spiritual inspection could hardly determine their specific functions, powers, or strengths. Thus, the order of selection—whether first or later—made little difference. Hán Lì listened carefully, a gentle smile playing at the corner of his lips, and slowly said: "Since both of you have expressed such kind intentions, I would be most ungrateful if I declined. I have already chosen my treasure. I wonder now how you two will select the remaining two." As soon as he finished speaking, he shook his sleeve, and instantly two objects soared forth, hovering steadily before him. It was precisely the golden pagoda and the hexagonal ritual disk! The golden gourd that had appeared first was left behind by Hán Lì. Upon seeing Hán Lì's choice, Liu Shuier and Shi Kun were slightly surprised, yet they did not give it much thought, instead focusing intently on the other two extraordinary treasures, each weighing their options carefully. "I'll take the golden pagoda, and the remaining one shall be yours, Shi-brother. What do you think?" Liu Shuier spoke first. "Very well. I'll take the last one." After a brief hesitation, Shi Kun finally agreed to Liu Shuier's suggestion. "Then I shall be grateful for your generosity, little sister." "Upon hearing this, Liu Shui'er smiled and raised her hand, waving it toward the other side. Instantly, the golden tower before Han Li's body roared and flew over, being neatly taken into her hands. Shiqun naturally cast a spell, gathering the hexagonal disk as well. After exchanging glances, the three of them all looked satisfied. "Han brother, Lady Liu, I hope you won't mind sharing this golden cauldron with me. This item, I'd like to keep for myself," Shiqun suddenly took several large steps forward, approaching the ancient golden cauldron, and with a broad smile said. With a single clap of his hand, the cauldron instantly glowed with inner light and rapidly shrank, soon reducing to the size of a fist, which he then grasped firmly in his hands. Shiqun's sudden action caused Han Li's brow to slightly furrow, but he soon smoothed it out and said, "Since Brother Shiqun has taken a liking to this item, I have no objections. As long as Lady Liu agrees, it's entirely up to you." "Indeed, this cauldron is an excellent vessel for storing important items." Miss Liu originally intended to take the item as well, but it seems Brother Shi has secured it first. In that case, she will not press further. It shall be yours, then." Gazing at the golden censer, Miss Liu's eyes sparkled with a subtle flicker of regret. Though she felt a touch of reluctance, once the censer was in Shi Kun's hands, she had no choice but to accept. With a hearty chuckle, Shi Kun grandly slipped the censer into his sleeve and vanished without a trace. Then, upon a quick glance, he noticed Han Li already facing the strange screen, intently studying it. "Han brother, have you noticed anything remarkable?" the large man asked, prompted by Han Li's deeply absorbed expression. "This thing is far from ordinary," Han Li replied without turning around. Shi Kun, upon hearing this, found himself somewhat at a loss. Naturally, the screen's ability to absorb their spiritual awareness was no ordinary feature. He had expected a more specific and insightful response. Yet, under these circumstances, it was no longer feasible to press further inquiries—only by widening their eyes and silently employing various secret techniques could they probe the depth and nature of the screen. On the other side, Liu Shui'er stood gracefully before the screen, her gaze thoughtful, deep in contemplation. At that moment, Han Li's figure shifted suddenly, appearing unexpectedly behind the screen. Raising both hands, he launched ten fingers in quick succession, and as a flash of light passed, a dense array of spells burst forth, each one shooting toward the screen. Upon witnessing Han Li's actions, Shi Kun and Liu Shui'er naturally gasped, halting their own movements and turning their attention to him. Then, with a low exhalation, Han Li's brows shimmered with a gathering black aura, which soon solidified into a dark, luminous eye. As this eye flashed once, a column of black light, thick as a thumb, surged forth and struck the screen directly. At once, a hum resonated from behind the screen, and a cascade of seven-colored light flashed out, sweeping韩立 into a spiraling arc and swiftly carrying him back. Behind the screen, it was now empty—韩立 had vanished completely. Shi Kun and Liu Shui'er were startled, and without hesitation, they moved instantly, circling around to reach the other side of the screen. To their surprise, four ancient purple characters had appeared within the softly glowing greenish veil of the screen. "Screened Paradise," Liu Shui'er murmured, her eyes narrowing as she read them aloud.