: The Young Moon Pearl

In any case, Han Li was preparing to exchange it for a thousand-year-old spiritual herb.

There is absolutely no reason to refuse as long as the other party can repair the teleportation array.

He really didn't want to get involved in this mess between the seven factions of Yue Kingdom and the six sects of the demonic path.

Finding a new place to cultivate oneself is better than being cannon fodder in this war without a legitimate cause.

If I had known this would happen, I shouldn't have joined Yellow Maple Valley in the first place...

A pang of regret rose in Han Li's heart.

But then I thought, if I don't join Yellow Maple Valley, how can I successfully obtain the Foundation Establishment Pill?

"well……"

A soft sigh echoed in my heart.

Core Formation!

Once the thought arose, it grew wildly in his heart like weeds.

I absolutely cannot stay in Tiannan any longer.

Once this thought crossed his mind, Han Li could no longer suppress the impulse within him.

Soon, they arrived at a house.

Instead of rushing in, he first used his divine sense to probe the surroundings and indeed detected traces of the formation's flow.

Han Li took out a flying talisman and used telepathy to briefly explain the situation before urging it to fly into the talisman.

Based on that brief probe, I could sense that there were at least two or three sets of formations set up on the outer perimeter.

That's quite remarkable.

Han Li didn't have to wait long before he clearly felt a blurry tremor in the space in front of him.

Then a clearly defined passage appeared.

Without hesitation, I stepped inside.

After passing through, the scenery suddenly opened up.

From the outside, it looks no different from other row houses, but inside it is a completely different world.

What comes into view is a simple and elegant courtyard, with lush flowers and plants, and arranged in a very careful and elegant manner.

Han Li walked through the central courtyard and continued forward.

Qi Yunxiao was seen pacing anxiously back and forth in front of them.

Upon seeing Han Li, Qi Yunxiao seemed somewhat distracted, only vaguely calling out "Brother Han."

Han Li nodded slightly, not asking for the reason, but his gaze swept around the courtyard. Such a meticulous arrangement must have been the work of a woman.

Upon entering the room, a notebook was found on the desk with the following written on it:

Brother Qi, seeing that you are focused on refining the materials, I didn't want to disturb you. I'll go to the market to buy what you need. Don't worry, I'll be right back.

The handwriting is elegant and beautiful; it is indeed Xin Ruyin's handwriting.

Han Li understood.

It seems that Qi Yunxiao's current unease is mostly due to her going out alone.

Han Li looked at Qi Yunxiao and asked in a calm tone, "Did your friend go to the market alone?"

"Um…"

Qi Yunxiao responded in a low voice, his brows furrowed, his hands twisting the hem of his clothes, his eyes frequently glancing towards the courtyard gate, clearly troubled.

Han Li had no intention of beating around the bush and went straight to the point: "Fellow Daoist Qi, I have come here today with a request."

As he spoke, he took out the silk cloth from his storage bag, gently spread it on the desk, and pointed to the missing part.

"This is an ancient array diagram, but unfortunately a crucial part is missing. Fellow Daoist Qi, your expertise in array formations is profound. I wonder if you can discern any clues and whether there is any possibility of repairing it?"

Qi Yunxiao was restless, holding it in his hand, but his eyes kept drifting outside.

Han Li frowned slightly upon seeing this.

But what danger could there be in going to the market to buy some supplies?

This place is neither on the front lines of battle nor safe from day to day, and besides, the situation in Yuanwu Kingdom is relatively stable and balanced.

Han Li saw the other party's behavior as nothing more than a pretense, a ploy to sell at a higher price.

Without saying another word, he flipped his right hand, and the moment the box opened, a spiritual herb quietly appeared, its radiance flowing and shifting. Its quality and aura were even better than the thousand-year-old Ganoderma lucidum he had seen before.

The rich essence of herbs and plants instantly filled the room, brightening it completely.

Qi Yunxiao's previously wandering gaze was instantly captured by the jade box. His mouth opened slightly, his throat moved a few times, and his voice was filled with shock and confusion.

"A thousand-year-old tender moon pearl?"

Han Li took in the other party's flustered appearance, which only strengthened his suspicions. He remained calm on the surface, but his tone was somewhat cold.

"If you can help me complete this diagram, it will be yours."

Upon hearing this, Qi Yunxiao gave a bitter smile. "Brother Han, to be honest, when it comes to array formations, Ruyin is actually the most proficient. I only have some experience in weapon crafting. This ancient array diagram is extremely profound, and I can't understand it at all. The previous 'Inverted Five Elements Array' was actually crafted by Ruyin."

"I would like to agree immediately, but Ruyin hasn't returned for half a day since she left this letter. She rarely goes out alone, and I'm really worried about her not coming back for so long this time."

"But don't worry, Brother Han, as long as Ruyin returns, she will definitely be able to understand this picture and restore it perfectly!"

Han Li noticed that Qi Yunxiao's tone of voice did not seem insincere.

When he took out that thousand-year-old tender moon pearl just now, there was shock in the other party's eyes, but it was far less than the anxiety he showed now when he mentioned that the woman had not returned.

"Hasn't returned for half a day?"

Han Li pondered for a moment.

It's only been half a day.

At this time of year, it's perfectly normal to spend a short time or a day or two browsing the market.

Some things you can't buy immediately just because you want to.

At that time, Qi Yunxiao was refining a batch of materials and was focused on it.

Xin Ruyin couldn't bear to disturb her.

Lu Jianghe's "Inverted Five Elements Formation" is still missing a few final ingredients.

Not wanting to waste time, she decided to go out alone.

Normally, Qi Yunxiao is in charge of these kinds of outings.

He would disguise himself and always carry the "Heart-Rhinoceros" jade talisman with him.

This time, however, it was an unexpected turn of events.

When Xin Ruyin left, she didn't take the jade talisman with her because it was on Qi Yunxiao's person.

This was precisely what made Qi Yunxiao extremely anxious and restless.

He didn't go out to search immediately, thinking that a woman who usually stayed at home and rarely went out should be relatively safe as her identity had not yet been exposed.

In addition, Xin Ruyin often reminded him not to rush into things, but to calm down, think things through, and that things would be resolved more easily if things were done slowly.

It was with this in mind that Qi Yunxiao kept waiting.

After understanding the cause and effect, Han Li suddenly realized what had happened and put the jade box back into his storage bag.

I found a chair and sat down, deciding to wait there patiently.

Since I've come all this way, I'm determined to get things done and not come back a second time.

Traveling back and forth is not only time-consuming, but also increases the risk of exposure.

Bored from sitting idly, my thoughts drifted to this mission.

Thinking of the task assigned to him by his cheap master Li Huayuan, Han Li suddenly felt a headache coming on.

A dignified Foundation Establishment cultivator was actually sent to the Xu Kingdom to protect a mere mortal.

I really don't know how Li Huayuan came up with such an arrangement.

As dusk began to fall.

Xin Ruyin still hasn't returned.

This time, Qi Yunxiao could no longer sit still and stood up, saying:

"Ruyin hasn't returned for so long, I'm afraid she really encountered some accident. I need to go out and look for her immediately. I'll trouble you to wait here for a moment, Brother Han. If... if there's really something else, you may leave on your own."