: Shrinking Earth Talisman

Lu Jianghe remained silent, wanting to see what Han Li would do.

If I hadn't exposed his identity just now, this kid would have kept it a secret forever.

The silence of a cultivator who appeared to be at the Core Formation stage exerted a terrifying pressure.

Moreover, Qi Yunxiao is a Qi Refining stage cultivator.

At that moment, cold sweat poured down his forehead, and he was almost suffocating.

Seeing this, Han Li knew that if he remained silent any longer, the situation would only become more tense.

"I happen to have a thousand-year-old spiritual herb that I obtained by chance. I can use the spiritual herb to exchange for the 'Inverted Five Elements Formation' from this fellow Daoist. After he gets it, he can use it to heal his dear friend, and the two of them will naturally have the time and energy to make a new one. What do you think, Brother Lu?"

Qi Yunxiao looked up at Han Li in disbelief, his eyes bursting with immense joy at having escaped a desperate situation. His lips trembled, and he was speechless for a moment.

Lu Jianghe nodded slightly, "Very good, each gets what they need."

Seeing that the other party agreed, Han Li took out a jade box from his storage bag.

The moment the lid was opened, a rich and pure aroma of herbs and plants wafted out, refreshing and invigorating.

The herb has a warm, jade-like color, and the veins of its stems and leaves are clearly visible. There are wisps of emerald green mist flowing around it, which makes it clear that it is very old.

Qi Yunxiao's gaze was fixed on it, his breathing suddenly becoming heavy, "A thousand-year-old Huangjingzhi! Ruyin can be saved!"

As he spoke, he reached out to take it.

Han Li deftly dodged the attack with a flick of his wrist, and said calmly, "This thousand-year-old spiritual herb of mine is genuine, but is your 'Inverted Five Elements Formation' truly as complete and flawless as you claim? Could you please take it out first so that Brother Lu and I can have a look?"

However, it has been more than a decade since we last met.

Han Li had already become extremely shrewd in dealing with people.

Knowing full well that Lu Jianghe's cultivation was far more advanced than it appeared, they still addressed him as "Brother Lu" instead of "Senior."

They constantly brought up old friendships.

The goal was to prevent Lu Jianghe from having any grounds to think about him, so as to avoid him doing anything that would be beneath his dignity.

Lu Jianghe naturally understood what Han Li was thinking.

It was just that he was worried about figuring out the secrets of the little green bottle.

Qi Yunxiao looked somewhat embarrassed and hurriedly took out an array plate from his storage bag.

Six small and exquisite array flags are scattered on it.

He stretched out his right hand, and a faint wisp of spiritual energy gathered at his fingertips.

In an instant, a buzzing sound arose.

A semi-transparent blue barrier instantly flipped down, enveloping an area of ​​about an inch in radius.

On the surface of the barrier, dozens of fine runes moved about, flickering and shimmering as if they were alive.

Qi Yunxiao said with some pride, "This formation can not only isolate and interfere with divine sense, but also withstand the full force of a mid-stage Core Formation cultivator without breaking."

Han Li's eyes narrowed slightly as he extended a wisp of his divine sense, slowly covering the array plate and array flags.

Wherever one's divine sense reaches, one can feel the spiritual energy flowing smoothly and harmoniously, with an extremely complex and exquisite structure, layer upon layer, interlocking with each other, forming a solid and precise spiritual energy field.

Although its full appearance cannot be seen, its complexity alone is enough to tell that this formation is no fake and truly deserves to be top-tier, or even surpasses it.

Han Li felt reassured, but his expression remained unchanged. He slowly withdrew his divine sense and nodded: "The formation is good."

Seeing this, Qi Yunxiao looked intently at the jade box in Han Li's hand again.

"Since you've already verified it, then..."

Han Li didn't hand it over immediately. Instead, he turned his gaze to the side and asked, "Brother Lu, what do you think?"

Lu Jianghe laughed and said, "I have no objection. Han, if I can't find this person in the future, you'll be held responsible."

Upon hearing this, Han Li touched his nose, glanced at Qi Yunxiao beside him whose face had turned pale with nervousness, and smiled, his tone carrying a hint of helplessness and going with the flow.

"Okay, Brother Lu. If you can't find him, just look for me next time."

Upon hearing this, Qi Yunxiao instantly snapped out of his daze, and bowed deeply to Lu Han and Qi Yunxiao with tears of gratitude in his eyes, "Thank you both for your great kindness, seniors! I, Qi Yunxiao, will never forget it!"

He handed the array plate in his hand to Han Li.

"Brother Han, please accept this. I will rush back to treat my dear friend. Once her condition improves, we will do our utmost to make another set for this Senior Lu. We will not dare to delay in the slightest."

He accepted the jade box as if it were a lifeline, carefully put it into his storage bag, and bowed deeply once again.

"This junior takes his leave."

Having said that, he dared not linger for another moment and turned to leave in a hurry.

Lu Jianghe casually set up a soundproof barrier.

This sudden movement startled Han Li, almost causing him to flinch.

After all, in his eyes now, Lu Jianghe is an old monster who has been reborn by possessing another body.

The other party uses unbelievable methods.

He is at least a Golden Core cultivator.

Looking at the other person's face, which was as young as his own.

A hint of doubt welled up in Han Li's heart.

Could it be... another Nascent Soul stage monster?

The idea was so terrifying that Han Li didn't even dare to think about it further.

Lu Jianghe gestured for Han Li to sit down.

Han Li put the Reversed Five Elements Formation into his storage bag and walked over as instructed.

Lu Jianghe's tone was calm, revealing little emotion. "Since we parted ways at the Seven Mysteries Sect, time has flown by. I never imagined that you, Han boy, would also embark on this path of cultivation."

A complex expression appeared on Han Li's face, a mixture of emotion and a hint of bewilderment.

"The trials and tribulations I went through are truly beyond what outsiders can know. To be honest... it was really a cruel twist of fate."

He then gave a brief account of his experiences over the years since Lu Jianghe left the Seven Mysteries Sect.

Each one is like walking on the edge of an abyss; the slightest mistake could lead to death and the severing of one's path to immortality.

Lu Jianghe listened silently without interrupting.

The records in books are ultimately just cold, lifeless words.

Hearing the person's story firsthand makes one feel the real sense of being constantly facing death and struggling to survive in dire circumstances.

Han Li's ability to reach the Foundation Establishment stage today, and even his potential ascension to the Spirit Realm or even the Immortal Realm, is all thanks to the help of that little green bottle.

This almost instinctive caution, honed on the brink of life and death, is the true cornerstone of enlightenment.

The two exchanged pleasantries and reminisced for a long time.

Lu Jianghe seemed to remember something and casually flicked his wrist.

Suddenly, a point of blue light appeared, and a green talisman materialized out of thin air, hovering above the table between the two people.

Its style is simple and ancient, and the talisman on it has a liquid luster.

It was completely different from any talisman Han Li had ever seen before.

"What's wrong with Brother Lu?!"

Lu Jianghe explained, "You can call it the 'Square Inch Talisman' or the 'Shrinking Earth Talisman.' This talisman is not a Five Elements Escape Technique. When you activate it, you only need to use your Foundation Establishment stage spiritual power to ignite it, and you can instantly move a hundred feet away. If your cultivation level is high enough, it is not difficult to activate this talisman to travel dozens of miles away."

Han Li stared intently at the cyan talisman, his heart trembling violently.

This is no ordinary talisman.

It is clearly the ultimate weapon for saving one's life and escaping.

In an instant, it can cover tens of miles, or even hundreds of miles...