"It seems we've been talking for too long, and Lady Lan Ying is growing impatient. What issue did you encounter during your visit to Guangyuan Teahouse that couldn't be resolved on your own, requiring Lady Lan Ying's assistance?" Upon hearing Ma Yi's whispered words, Zi Ling's face flushed slightly, but soon warmed with concern as she asked. "Nothing serious. My primary purpose for coming has already been fulfilled. The issue I'd like to discuss now is merely a casual inquiry," Han Li replied calmly. "Ah, that makes sense. Then I'll remove the seal first, and take the opportunity to speak with Lady Lan Ying." Hearing this, Zi Ling felt reassured and nodded. Han Li naturally had no objections. Thus, Zi Ling gently extended her slender hands, and the seal token flashed once again, reappearing in her palm. In a moment, the luminous screens surrounding them suddenly burst and vanished with a soft 'puff'. A short while later, the dressed-in-maidservant girl, accompanied by "Aunt Zhu," descended from the fifth floor, smiling warmly. The rest of the proceedings then unfolded smoothly. Han Li, in front of Zilin, fully explained to Lan Ying the various characteristics of the mysterious green qi within himself. The young maiden, truly no less remarkable as the head of Guangyuan Zhai, though her cultivation level was not particularly high, demonstrated exceptional insight and broad experience—she indeed, based solely on Han Li's description, pondered for a long time before accurately identifying the true nature of the green qi. "Wait—so you're saying this green qi is a blend of the Yin-Yang Five-Element True Light infused with Earth-Deity Yin Qi, which is precisely why it's so difficult to expel?" Han Li nearly leaped up upon hearing the name the young maiden assigned to the green qi. "It seems that Brother Han has also heard of the Great Five-Element True Light. While I'm not absolutely certain, I'm confident—around seven or eight out of ten—that I'm correct. The Great Five-Element True Light is renowned for its ability to seamlessly integrate into any existing cultivation technique or divine skill, even being called the 'mother of all methods.' However, if this true light remains deep within a profoundly Yin environment, shielded from sunlight for prolonged periods, it may gradually evolve into this variant It is said that in ancient times, during the early days of the Demon Realm, there once lived a primordial sage who possessed the true light of the Five Elements—both Yin and Yang. By integrating this true light into his cultivated Demon Power, he was able to exert such immense blessings and strength that he successfully held down the other two primordial sages who stood equal to him, rendering them unable to mount any effective resistance—so much so that he nearly ruled the entire Demon Realm. Had it not been for a sudden disappearance after a journey to another realm, the current state of the Demon Realm might have been vastly different. "The young woman with the flowing robes spoke with serious gravity. "I have studied an ancient Demon Canon and have read about this sage before. However, his near-unification of the Demon Realm was primarily due to his profound mastery of the Celestial Demon Power—the very power renowned as the foremost among all Demon Powers. Over the years, countless practitioners have studied it, yet only this sage fully comprehended its profound secrets; no one else has come close to grasping its essence." Plus, with the enhancement from the Yin-Yang and Five Elements true light flowing through it, it came as no surprise that no one could have stood a chance against it at that time. Han brother, how did you come into contact with this earth-demon yin qi related to this matter? Did you happen to have exposure to the Five Elements true light? I've heard that the essence of this thing isn't very stable—it might be a modest mountain stone, or simply an unremarkable dry piece of wood! Pu Ling, who had also heard the legends, couldn't help but add this while speaking. "No, I've never seen the Yin-Yang Five Elements true light. This earth-demon yin qi simply seeped into me incidentally from a piece of stone, and then it began to linger within me—now it's like a persistent companion, refusing to be completely expelled." Han's expression gradually calmed, and he smiled faintly, yet his mind was in constant turmoil. The Yin-Yang Five Elements true light—this was precisely the divine power that a peak of Yuanhe Five Extremes Mountain should naturally possess. This true light of the Five Elements had long since vanished from the human realm, and compared to the other towering peaks, he had never truly believed there was any chance of finding it. Unbelievably, upon arriving in the demonic realm, he suddenly found traces of it—closely linked to that mysterious green vapor that had been troubling him ever since it had settled within his body. Although it was still far from the point of truly locating the Five Elements Light, and even if found, the quantity might not be sufficient to form a towering peak, this nonetheless sparked a glimmer of hope within Han Li. It seemed he would need to stay in the demonic realm for a while longer. "Yes, it's not unusual to find it in a single stone. Though the Five Elements Light has been absent from the demonic realm for many years, some stones that have absorbed the corrupted, impure energies of the region have occasionally yielded traces of it. As long as any power or faction is present in the region where such stones are found, even if they continue excavating, they consistently come up empty-handed. It is speculated that although there may be one or several locations beneath the ground where the Yin-Yang Five True Lights of the Great Five Elements are nurtured, for some unknown reason, their positions have undergone significant shifts and can no longer be located. The stone block that Brother Han came into contact with is likely derived from such a place. Hearing Han's explanation, the young lady in the flowing robe did not find it strange, but instead nodded thoughtfully. "Then, does this substance, once residing within the body for a long time, pose any harm? Is there any way to eliminate it?" Zǐ suddenly recalled something and quickly asked. "Although this transformed Earth-Spirit Yin Qi is not the original essence of the Five True Lights, it is actually a highly desirable element for certain cultivators in my realm of the Mysterious Realm who practice specialized techniques. However, for a human cultivator like Brother Han, this element is detrimental—over time, it causes the meridians to wither and the physical body to stiffen. At that point, it would indeed become a serious issue. But Brother Han need not worry too much—there have been others before who have been afflicted by this very thing, and thus some great masters have developed a method to refine and transform it. As long as Brother Han follows this prescribed technique, he can directly refine the earth-shaft yin qi within his body. The young woman in the plain robe spoke with confidence. Ah, so it is. Since Miss Lan Ying has mentioned this, I’m certain your hall must possess this refining technique. As I understand, your Guangyuan Hall has always been fond of gathering various methods and secret formulas. The purple-clad lady relaxed slightly and asked lightly. Hmm… Actually, I don’t have this particular formula here. It’s quite a specialized technique, and only a few people can actually use it, so our hall hasn’t invested much effort in collecting it. However, I do know who currently holds the refining technique—but obtaining it… well, that’s another matter. The young woman paused, then expressed a moment of hesitation. "How is it, judging by the lady's expression, the cultivation technique seems not to be easily secured—does it present any difficulties?" Han Li, ever perceptive, immediately asked upon observing the young woman's demeanor. "Not to be modest, the technique is currently held by an elder of late Consolidation stage. This person is often capricious, even surpassing Zhu Aunt in spiritual prowess. Though our temple has conducted several transactions with him and can maintain contact, we cannot guarantee whether we will truly succeed in securing this technique." The young woman spoke slowly. "That's not a problem. As long as the lady can reach out to this elder, I am ready to pay any price. He surely won't abandon such a valuable technique, especially when the great benefits of our temple's opening are at stake." Upon hearing this, Han Li felt completely reassured and smiled gently in reply. "With your words, that's all that's needed. I will certainly make contact with this elder and provide you with a satisfactory outcome." Upon hearing Han Li's words, the young girl in green robes immediately agreed without hesitation. Seeing this, Zilin exhaled softly, her earlier anxiety finally fading. "However," the young girl smiled warmly, "since you've helped Brother Han resolve such a significant matter, shouldn't we discuss the compensation for your efforts?" "Of course," Han Li replied with a smile. "Whatever amount the Immortal Lady deems fit, just let me know." "Please don't bother!" said the young girl, her eyes twinkling. "If it were anyone else, I might have to be quite firm and make a generous request. But since Brother Han is a longtime acquaintance of Lady Zi, and Lady Zi is my closest friend, I'll personally cover the expenses this time!" Upon hearing this, Han Li was slightly surprised, yet after a brief thought, he nodded gently with a smile. "Then, with Lady Lan's kind words, I shall not be able to refuse." "Then you simply agreed without even a word of hesitation or reservation?" The young maiden in a light robe suddenly widened her eyes, her expression now somewhat puzzled. "Since it was your kind gesture, how could I possibly refuse? Does the Blue Lady have any further words to add?" Han Li replied with a half-smiling, half-quiet tone. "I didn't hear a single word of thanks. It seems to me that this favor was given rather casually, as if the recipient didn't truly appreciate it at all!" The maiden pursed her lips and glanced sideways at Han Li. Han Li slightly lifted the corner of his mouth, remaining silent with a gentle smile. Master Han, indeed, Lan Ying has always been like a sister to me. Should the time ever come when we truly need assistance, if you can lend a hand, then that would be most appreciated. "As long as I am able, I will certainly assist Lady Lan. But please understand—my help will be directed solely to Master Lan, and will not involve any significant connection to Guangyuan Pavilion." Master Han's smile finally faded, and his expression grew serious. "Indeed, that is so. Then I shall surely remember this!" The young lady with the flowing robe first blushed slightly, but upon hearing Master Han's subsequent words in refined Chinese, her face lit up with joy. "However, I won't be staying in the magical realm for long. Should I return to the human world, it will no longer be as easy to come back here." Master Han added, speaking with thoughtful intent. "Master Han, perhaps you have forgotten—Guangyuan Pavilion is indeed a major force capable of transcending realms! While it may be nearly impossible for a fully evolved being to tear through the void and cross over, for us, such a feat is quite achievable." Hearing this, Lian Ying smiled and said a remark that surprised Han Li.