: The best scenery is often found beyond the most dangerous peaks.

Han Li instantly recalled countless scenarios.

Hunted by a powerful enemy, they are surrounded...

Having this talisman is equivalent to having an extra life.

However, he was not blinded by this.

Having gone through countless life-and-death trials, he had long since come to know that nothing in life is ever free.

Han Li suppressed the stirrings in his heart and decisively shook his head, "Brother Lu, I cannot accept a reward without merit. This talisman is too precious; I cannot take it."

The implication is that you need to offer something before I feel at ease accepting it.

Lu Jianghe had anticipated this and did not retract his words. He simply smiled calmly and said, "Young Han, these few times you called me Brother Lu weren't for nothing. This talisman is to give you an extra means of survival. Besides, if you can find other thousand-year-old spiritual herbs in the future, such as 'Chaoyuan Calyx,' 'Never-Night Marquis,' or 'Dragon Saliva Ginseng,' you can use them for trade, whether it's spirit stones or talismans like this."

Han Li's thoughts raced as he quickly weighed the pros and cons in his mind.

This reason sounds far too childish to the cruel world of cultivation.

This condition is practically nonexistent.

Is it really because we met at the Seven Mysteries Sect and I called him Brother Lu a few times that the other party would be so kind to me?

He has long since become accustomed to judging people's hearts with the utmost malice when encountering them or dealing with matters.

Moreover, Han Li really wanted this life-saving talisman that could teleport him instantly, which was equivalent to having another life.

Her mind raced, recalling everything she had said and done since meeting Lu Jianghe.

There seems to be nothing wrong with it.

Today's encounter was entirely an unexpected event that he brought upon himself, and was by no means a deliberate trap set by the other party.

Han Li couldn't guarantee how Lu Jianghe would view his ungratefulness if he firmly refused.

There are advantages and disadvantages to both accepting and not accepting the offer.

However, judging from the current situation, accepting this talisman, maintaining the relationship with Lu Jianghe, and gaining benefits seems to far outweigh the risks of refusing.

Thinking about this...

Han Li showed a hint of gratitude on his face. "Since you say so, then I will accept it without hesitation. However, these few spiritual herbs, 'Chaoyuan Calyx', 'Never-Night Marquis', and 'Dragon Saliva Ginseng', are indeed extremely rare natural treasures, even more difficult to find than ordinary spiritual herbs. I dare not say that I will definitely be able to find them, but I will definitely pay extra attention when I travel in the future. If I am fortunate enough to obtain them, I will definitely save them for Brother Lu as soon as possible."

After saying that, he put the floating blue light talisman into his storage bag.

Upon hearing Han Li's words, Lu Jianghe knew what the kid was planning.

What I just said about paying extra attention and keeping things safe immediately is mostly unreliable and all lies.

Even if they are afraid, they may not be willing to easily put it up for trade.

Lu Jianghe pondered for a moment and said, "These plants are indeed harder to find than ordinary spiritual plants. They are the key to refining a kind of 'White Bone Regenerating Flesh' pill, and there are no other substitutes available for the time being."

Its efficacy lies in repairing muscle structure and has a remarkable effect on regenerating severed arms. As long as the injured person's mind is not destroyed and their spirit is still intact, they can generally recover in a short time.

It would be best to find it naturally, but if we really can't find it, we won't force it, but...

He changed the subject, his eyes narrowing slightly.

"If you can find a few plants, put them together in a furnace, and refine seven or eight pills, I might share one or two with you."

For a cunning kid like Han Li.

Only tangible benefits can possibly break their defenses.

In fact, it was exactly as Lu Jianghe had predicted.

Han Li had already made up his mind that he would avoid it as much as possible in the future, and if he really couldn't avoid it, the best excuse would be to say that he had searched everywhere but could not find it.

Exposing a thousand-year-old spiritual herb today in exchange for the formation is already a risky move under immense pressure.

If the other party has never seen the little green bottle, then so be it.

But he happens to be one of only two people who know that this thing exists.

In addition, Lu Jianghe was able to produce a Shrinking Earth Talisman and casually mentioned the White Bone Regenerating Flesh Elixir.

His insights were extraordinary, and his knowledge was vast.

He doesn't look like an ordinary cultivator at all.

Undoubtedly, an old monster who has been possessed and reborn!

Therefore, if you make a mistake and expose even the slightest clue about the little green bottle, you're just asking for trouble.

All of this, taken together...

The sense of oppression Lu Jianghe exerted on him was far greater than that of his cheap master, Li Huayuan.

In fact, Han Li really wanted both talismans and pills.

However, he knew perfectly well that the little green bottle was the key to his survival and the path to immortality.

Without this item, he would have struggled to even reach the Foundation Establishment stage, let alone the path to immortality.

Therefore, Han Li's original intention regarding the spiritual herb remains unchanged.

Perhaps in the future, I can trade with Lu Jianghe for other valuable information or items, and maybe I can even exchange them for a "Shrinking Earth Talisman".

Lu Jianghe knew Han Li was cautious, but he didn't expect his level of vigilance to be slightly beyond his expectations.

Han Li replied calmly, "I will do my best."

Lu Jianghe waved his hand casually, "Since you are a cultivator from Huangfeng Valley, you don't need to linger here. Go back. I will stay here for a while. If you need anything, you can come and find me."

Han Li nodded slightly, stood up, and said respectfully, "Understood, Brother Lu."

Lu Jianghe reminded him, "The war between the seven sects of Yue Kingdom and the six sects of the Demonic Path has already begun, and the flames of war are raging. As a disciple of Huangfeng Valley, you probably can't stay out of it and will be drawn into it sooner or later. Remember, in battle, the most important thing is to save your life. I don't want to see that skinny, dark-skinned boy from the Seven Mysteries Sect perish like that."

It's been so long since I've heard such words.

Han Li smiled and said, "I am more afraid of death than anyone else. Now that I have embarked on this path of cultivation, I have not yet seen enough of the myriad sights in the world."

Upon hearing this, Lu Jianghe sighed, "Indeed, there are countless beautiful sights in the world, always captivating and never tiring to behold. However, the path to immortality is treacherous, and the most breathtaking views are often found beyond the perilous peaks. Only by preserving one's life can one have the means to climb high and see far. Young man, take care."

Han Li bowed solemnly.

Lu Jianghe nodded slightly and said nothing more.

Han Li flew towards Huangfeng Valley on his magical artifact.

After a long while, he gently patted his chest and let out a long sigh.

It was a close call, but no real danger.

From the moment Lu Jianghe recognized him, his heartstrings were stretched taut, and he couldn't relax for a moment.

Thinking of this, a helpless, bitter smile appeared on Han Li's lips.

Looking back on the whole thing, it seems like I was just scaring myself.

Forget it, there's no point in dwelling on it; it will only cause more trouble.

In any case, this trip was somewhat fruitful.

A valuable "Inverted Five Elements Array" lay quietly in the storage bag.

And that "Shrinking Earth Talisman" allows for instant teleportation; it's practically a life-saving trump card.

This is of great significance to Han Li.

If only Lu Jianghe had given us a few more.

There are also those elixirs that can restore flesh to bones.

If I could get one or two... the temptation is just too great.

The thought came to mind.

Han Li was so frightened that he quickly shook his head.

No!

After thinking it over again, Lu Jianghe silently and easily wiped out the terrifying scene of those two Qi Refining cultivators.

The greed finally subsided.

The wages of avarice is death.

The danger here is truly terrifying.

A thousand years is too conspicuous; several hundred years would also work...

I don't need elixirs, I'll just exchange them for more Shrinking Earth Talismans.