As soon as the book page was unveiled, it trembled violently in his hands, as if eager to burst free and fly away. Han Li smiled slightly, merely rubbing his hands together, and the golden glow faded, the humming sound instantly ceasing. Then, he casually held the page between two fingers and gave it a gentle shake. "Pffft!" A surge of golden characters erupted from the page, swiftly coalescing into a complete scripture that floated before him. Han Li narrowed his eyes, focusing intently. "Five Vessels Refining the Primordial Energy"—he murmured the name of the divine technique at the beginning of the scripture to himself. His expression subtly changed, as if sensing something significant, and he quickly turned to read on. As time passed, a growing sense of surprise spread across Han Li's face. After finishing the entire scripture, he waved his sleeve, and a wave of azure light shot out. "Thump!" The light flashed, and the scripture dissolved into scattered beams of luminous energy, vanishing completely. Han Li opened his eyes and began to quietly contemplate. After an unknown length of time, when he opened them again, he emitted a light laugh. "Interesting, interesting. It's a specialized cultivation method focused on the five organs and six meridians—quite rare indeed. Once perfected, this technique not only transforms the five organs and six meridians into vessels capable of storing spiritual energy, akin to the dantian, greatly enhancing one's energy reserves, but also enables the emergence of numerous extraordinary and profound divine abilities. This method complements the Hundred Meridians Immortal Treasure Technique so well that they likely originated from the same source. Among the thirty-six inner jade scrolls, it's truly fortunate to find two secret techniques from the immortal realm sharing the same origin." The former is manageable—he has already mastered the Hundred Meridians Cultivation and Treasure Technique, and his physical body is strong enough, so he should easily meet the requirements. As for the latter, even with the aid of a spiritual elixir that can cut his cultivation time in half, it would still take several millennia to truly reach a small stage of cultivation. Han Li silently pondered, his face now expressing hesitation. This celestial secret technique was indeed highly attractive, yet the requirement of a full ten thousand years of cultivation also proved daunting. After all, it had taken him only two thousand years to progress from a mortal to his current Consolidated Stage. Now, dedicating himself solely to a single auxiliary cultivation method would demand more than four or five times that duration—naturally, he found himself uncertain. After clearly seeing the figure's face, Han Li's pupils constricted. "It's you. How bold of you! Instead of using a teleportation method to vanish, you've chosen to appear directly before me—do you not fear that I'll seize you on the spot?" he said coldly. The figure looked ordinary, indeed the very man who should have fled long ago in his black robe. He now stood smiling calmly at the entrance, yet a subtle surprise flickered in his eyes, clearly unprepared for such swift detection. "If I could have escaped, I would have been far beyond ten thousand miles by now. I wouldn't have come to see Master Han at all. That teleportation array was merely a diversion—our two simply ended up in another corner of the underground world." The black-robed man chuckled, then moved with ease and strolled into the inner chamber. "You certainly have good strategy—no wonder Master Ming and the others were deceived. Yet, if you're not making any further efforts to escape, why have you suddenly appeared here? Is it not specifically to come to me?" Han Li was somewhat surprised, but quickly composed himself and asked, "That's correct—I have indeed come especially to see you." The black-robed man nodded and affirmed without hesitation. "Have I seen this island before?" Han Li furrowed his brow and asked again. "Of course not. Tian has never met you before." The black-robed man replied promptly. "If we have never met previously, then why are you seeking me out? Moreover, your tone suggests that you are already familiar with me, as though you've known me for some time. Could you please explain this to me?" Han Li fixed his gaze on the man's face, speaking with calm composure. "I learned of your existence through someone else," the black-robed man replied calmly. "Do you remember Fan Paozi?" "You know Fan Daojun?" Han Li was genuinely surprised, his expression one of astonishment. "Not merely acquainted—I consider him one of my closest friends." Otherwise, how could one know anything about Mr. Han from his mouth? He holds Mr. Fan in extremely high regard and praises him quite generously. I originally thought his praise was somewhat exaggerated, but after meeting Mr. Han personally, I find myself somewhat convinced. The black-robed man smiled and once again studied Mr. Han from head to foot. "Mr. Tian, your kind words are most generous. When I first met Mr. Fan, there was no one else present. Since you were able to mention Mr. Fan's name, that must be true. Should I have done anything to disappoint you earlier, I hope you won't mind." After a quick internal reflection, Mr. Han relaxed slightly and gestured for the guest to sit down. It appeared that Mr. Fan had previously met him and had conducted a more thorough inquiry. "Ha ha, of course. If I were to suddenly encounter a stranger and try to establish a connection with him, I would naturally be a bit more cautious." The black-robed man chuckled warmly and settled himself cross-legged on the cushion opposite. "However, this time, I have indeed come with a matter that requires your assistance. I hope Brother Han will be able to help me." The black-robed man's smile faded as he spoke. "Friend Tian, please go ahead and explain." Han replied without any expression. "I must be honest with you. Due to our recent performance at the auction, the exits of the underground world and several transmission palaces have become increasingly guarded. With my own strength alone, I fear I won't be able to leave the area in the near future. I've been eavesdropping on others' conversations and learned that you secured several cross-continent transmission slots. Would it be possible for you to include me in one of those when the time comes? If you agree, I will be most grateful and will offer you a generous reward—undoubtedly satisfactory to you." The black-robed man was remarkably composed, clearly and concisely presenting both his situation and request. "Friend, you wish to enter the cross-continent transmission array!" Han blinked, somewhat surprised. "Indeed." Besides this method, I simply can't think of any other way to leave here quickly." The cloaked man smiled faintly. "Since you've planned to act at the auction, why haven't you considered your backup plans? Also, where is your companion, Tian Dao? I haven't heard you mention him at all." After a slight pause, Han Li asked. "I've been trapped here precisely because of an unexpected twist in that man's contingency plan. He managed to escape the underground realm by luck, while I was left behind." The cloaked man looked somewhat embarrassed. "Ah, I see. Such unforeseen circumstances are indeed hard to anticipate. Nevertheless, your open confrontation at the auction has certainly caused a significant stir. The He Lian Commercial Alliance has now pledged substantial rewards to both of you—not only offering the seized auction items as compensation, but also allowing you to make any three additional requests afterward. Does Tian Dao know about this?" Han Li said slowly. "Nature has already heard of it. The Helian Merchant Alliance truly is generous—such a generous reward makes me wish I'd gone and sold myself on the spot." The man in black laughed heartily, as though completely unconcerned. "Whether or not the Helian Merchant Alliance has truly intended to offer such a substantial reward, it's clear they are eager to secure your favor. I can certainly arrange for you to leave, but no wall is completely airtight. Should the news leak out later and reach the Helian Merchant Alliance, what then? Though I am confident in my own abilities, I certainly don't want to find myself summoned by such a powerful force. Moreover, though you are a close friend of Fan's, I still remain uncertain about your true background. With such significant stakes involved, I fear I may find it difficult to intervene." After a moment of thoughtful silence, Han Li shook his head. "I see now that you're concerned about potential complications after the event. Rest assured on that point." I can swear on my own inner demons that I will absolutely keep the matter of Mr. Han's assistance strictly confidential. Moreover, once I become aware of this, I shall not linger in the spiritual realm any longer—I will return directly to my clan. My clan will also officially announce this matter and fully assume responsibility, ensuring that Mr. Han is involved in absolutely no way whatsoever. As for my own background, Mr. Han, since you have already met Mr. Fan Pao, shouldn't you already understand? The black-robed man smiled gently. "You are indeed of the True Dragon Clan!" Han's face changed instantly. "Indeed, Master Tian's true form is that of a True Dragon. I had not yet had the chance to fully explain this matter earlier, and I hope you won't mind." The black-robed man spoke with a half-smiling, half-earnest tone. "It's no wonder you managed to forcibly seize the 'Primordial Dragon Blood'." Han's expression was somewhat puzzled, and he murmured half to himself, half to the black-robed man. "Primordial Dragon Blood! Hmph. Do you truly believe that the blood you seized is indeed this very substance?" Upon hearing this, the black-robed