"Four Dao-Emperors struggling against a single demon haven't even reached full confidence! What is this creature's origin, and what divine powers does it possess?" Han Li pondered for a moment, then asked seriously. "To be honest, I once faced this creature before, but I never managed to clearly observe its true form. It was always enveloped in a swirling green flame, so I could only make out a general outline—somewhat resembling a rhinoceros, yet neither quite a rhinoceros nor a bull. As for its powers, this creature wields mastery over fire, with such potency that it can even break through space and dissolve the very essence of reality. Back then, when I wasn't on my guard, I nearly got completely trapped and consumed by the blazing flames right there on the spot." The purple-haired woman bit her lip, speaking with solemnity. "Fire powers? That does indeed pose a challenge! When one cultivates fire mastery to its peak, the destructive force surpasses that of other elemental powers. That explains why your friend suffered such a significant defeat!" Han Li's eyes flashed, and he murmured softly. "Brother Han, there's no need to praise me so highly." Even if this beast does not specialize in magical flame techniques, its sheer magical power alone far surpasses mine. I'd judge it to be at the late stage of the Magistrate's peak cultivation, which is why the Bai family has had to pool all their resources just to dare attempt to drive it away." The purple-haired woman smiled wistfully. "A late-stage Magistrate-level beast! It's no wonder your composure has been so cautious. How confident are you about this current mission, Lady Futi? Facing a powerful beast whose true strength is still uncertain is no trivial matter—there's no guarantee of avoiding serious injury or even death." Han Li asked, his expression shifting between concern and uncertainty. "To completely eliminate such a beast is nearly impossible. However, if the goal is merely to drive it to serious injury, with four people actively involved, there's a good chance of about six or seven out of ten. But if you also join in, I believe the odds rise to nearly nine out of ten." The purple-haired woman replied without hesitation. "Heh, Lady Futi, you're quite confident!" Han Li murmured, offering a quiet smile. "That is because the two friends invited by the Bai family possess magical prowess equal to or even surpassing mine. One specializes in cold and icy energies, while the other wields a treasure of the utmost yin and coldness. Otherwise, I would not have dared to make such bold claims before you. Should this endeavor fail, the Bai family may have no choice but to reluctantly abandon this ore vein." The purple-haired woman, seeing that Han Li seemed somewhat unconvinced, hurried to add a few more explanations. "With a companion capable of countering this beast's magical flame, our chances are indeed strengthened. It appears that Fu Tian has already planned well in advance. Nevertheless, I still have one matter I would like the仙子 to clarify." Han Li nodded with sudden comprehension, yet as his thoughts turned, he suddenly asked. "The lady may freely raise any questions, and I shall answer each and every one!" The purple-haired woman smiled warmly. "This magical beast has reached the late stage of the Magistrate's cultivation. Even if it originally possessed only a modest level of spiritual awareness, it should have developed several breakthroughs by now. Yet it has inexplicably taken up residence within your Bai family's ore vein." Moreover, the Bai family seems to place great value on this ore vein, willing to bear such costs rather than relinquish it. But I wonder what kind of rare mineral it yields?" Han Li asked calmly. "It is a massive vein of fire-cloud stone—specifically, the highest-tier variety—and the reserves are exceptionally abundant, capable of bringing thousands of years of substantial benefits to our family. How could I possibly give it up easily?" The purple-haired woman hurried to explain. "Fire-cloud stone! Now that makes sense. This late-stage beast likely intends to draw upon the true fire essence of the entire ore vein to refine its own cultivation." Han Li nodded, now somewhat enlightened. "Indeed, only certain special beasts possess such innate abilities to directly absorb and transform the power of the ore vein. For ordinary saint-kin like ourselves, even with high cultivation levels, attempting such a feat would prove fatal. The more so, the sooner we should secure this ore vein. Otherwise, over time, either the creature's cultivation will advance once more, or the ore vein will be severely damaged. As long as the esteemed guest agrees to lend a hand, regardless of the outcome of this journey, the Bai family will not only present a magnificent eight-limbed magmatic lizard but also offer a substantial sum of magical stones as compensation." The purple-haired woman flashed her eyes with earnest promise. "Given your sincere offer, I cannot possibly refuse outright. However, I would like to clarify one matter: precisely where is this fire-cloud ore vein located within the Huaxiao Desert, and how long would the round trip take? Should the journey prove too lengthy, I may find it difficult to participate." After a moment's thoughtful consideration, Han Li said seriously. "Please rest assured, Brother Han. This ore vein is not far from our city—only about one month's journey deep into the desert will suffice to reach it. Even if there are minor delays along the way, a round trip of three months will be ample." The purple-haired woman blinked her beautiful eyes and quickly replied. "Then, I shall gladly accept this matter. But I would like to know when the Bai family intends to depart?" Han Li didn't hesitate any further—he immediately agreed to take on the task. "Thank you, Brother Han, I'm truly grateful. One of my two friends has already arrived; the other is expected to reach our city in about a month's time. Once everyone has gathered, we will set off right away." The purple-haired woman was overjoyed to hear this. Han Li nodded politely, saying nothing more. At that moment, the purple-haired woman invited Han Li to move into the Bai family's residence and offered to cover all daily expenses for his practice during this period, but Han Li gently declined. Seeing that Han Li was firmly determined, the woman didn't press further, instead beginning to discuss with him her insights on magical techniques and bodily cultivation. Han Li, naturally, was not resistant, and thus engaged in a lively, face-to-face conversation with her. But not long after, he was surprised to find. Although the current resident of Fútiān is a woman, she indeed possesses many unique insights in the realm of body cultivation. Through their conversation, even some of the initial confusions梵圣 had about his original magical power were suddenly clarified! This was something rare during his exchanges with other fully evolved cultivators in the spiritual realm. However, after giving it some thought, Han Li found himself gradually understanding it. His original梵圣 True Magical Power stemmed from the magical traditions of the魔 realm, and thus shared commonalities with other advanced magical techniques—therefore, it was no surprise at all. In past exchanges with other fully evolved cultivators, while he had certainly gained some insights, he naturally could not compare with a true魔 race魔 Sovereign in terms of body cultivation. With these thoughts running through his mind, Han Li naturally remained fully attentive, engaging in the conversation for the entire afternoon. During this time, the purple-haired woman was deeply astonished. With her magical expertise, she naturally sensed that Han Li had a far deeper understanding of body cultivation than she herself, making him absolutely no ordinary immortal sovereign. Should he agree to accompany her in confronting that great beast, his contribution would undoubtedly be immense. Upon thinking thus, the woman felt delighted and consequently became even more courteous toward Han Li. When the dusk approached, Han Li finally rose to bid farewell. Naturally, this brief period was not enough for the two fully established immortals to exchange all their insights, so the purple-haired woman invited Han Li to come and visit the Bai family over the coming few days to further discuss and refine their cultivation techniques. After a brief consideration, Han Li readily accepted. At that moment, the purple-haired woman personally instructed her attendants to arrange a beast-drawn carriage to escort Han Li back to his quarters. After Han Li had departed the grand hall under the guidance of a maid, the woman resumed her seat, her smile gently softening. She lifted a cup of spiritual tea from the table, took a gentle sip, and then suddenly raised her brow, saying: "Brother, what do you think of this man? What stage of cultivation has he reached? With your divine abilities and the Guangyin Mirrors at your side, shouldn't you be able to discern his depth?" "Five sisters, you're overestimating me. This young man named Han is truly hidden—far more capable than you might imagine!" As soon as he finished speaking, a wall in the hall suddenly flashed with a white light, transforming into a soft, shimmering veil. From the light stepped a figure silently, holding a dark, ancient, prism-shaped mirror in one hand. The figure spoke calmly, then materialized without a sound right onto the chair where Han had previously sat, settling down with quiet composure. Now, his face could be seen clearly—he was a broad-shouldered man with curly, pale-yellow hair. On his forehead, however, stood a short white horn, slightly larger than the one on the purple-haired woman. It's evident from his eyes and expression that he shares a few similarities with the free-spirited woman—clearly another hidden master of magical prowess within the Bai family. "Given that my elder brother has the Guangyin Mirror aiding him, how is it that he still cannot discern the other's cultivation level?" the purple-haired woman stiffened, turning her gaze intently to the man. "You also know, though this Guangyin Mirror was forged from celestial ice spirit essence, its effectiveness diminishes significantly when encountering someone protected by a similarly profound yin artifact or one who practices a cold-based cultivation method. Moreover, this person seems to possess an exceptionally strong spiritual awareness. During my spellcasting just now, I suspect he must have sensed my presence—though I've merely feigned ignorance." The man sighed, his expression growing slightly somber. "Wait—so he has already detected the existence of my brother? That's rather troublesome. I'll likely need to explain this to him later. But truly, Brother, with the aid of the Mirror, did you notice absolutely nothing?" the purple-haired woman furrowed her brows, asking. "Hmm, explanation? This really wasn't necessary. Since he had remained quiet all along, you simply pretended not to notice—except perhaps the next time you see him, when I'll no longer linger by to watch. Han, after all, has only been a brief visitor in Genyō City; neither you nor I need expend much effort to win him over. As for me, I can assure you my Time-Scroll is no mere name—it does have some notable qualities. Brother, allow me to show you! The burly man chuckled and, with a slight movement of his fingers resting on the ancient, angular mirror, the Scroll instantly rose into the air as a swirling mass of black light, then gently suspended itself between the two of them, remaining still. Then, with a single hand gesture, he pressed a seal with one hand and gently pointed at the black light with the other, while murmuring a series of incantations. Instantly, within the black glow, vibrant hues of five colors rippled and danced, gradually forming a vivid and clear image.