Chapter 1232 of 1406
Chapter 1232
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Han Li and Chi Meng walked forward for a distance and soon came to a secluded place.
After turning another intersection, a wide valley appeared in front of them. It was full of golden maple trees. They were shining under the sunlight, but they didn't look tacky at all. Instead, they had a natural beauty to them.
The golden maple trees all over the mountain gave off a strange sense of magnificence. It was indeed a rare scenery.
"This golden maple tree is called the Flowing Light Golden Maple. It is a rare spirit tree that only grows in places with rich metal-attribute vitality. Apart from its beauty, it also exudes a soft golden aura, which is quite helpful for the cultivation of the body," Chi Meng said as they walked.
"Is that so?
Fairy Chi Meng is not only knowledgeable, but also has a deep understanding of the cultivation of the body. I admire you. "Han Li's eyes seemed to be a little blurred as he praised.
As soon as he came to this maple forest, he found that the soft golden aura in the air was quite good for nourishing the body.
"I'm just an armchair strategist. Fellow Daoist Chang, your physical body cultivation is almost perfect. How can I compare to you? I wonder how Fellow Daoist Chang managed to cultivate his physical body to such a level?
There should be some secret method, right? "Chi Meng asked.
Han Li looked at Crimson Dream and said in an ambiguous manner, "Everyone has different constitutions, so the cultivation methods for their bodies are also different. I've been traveling the world for many years, and I only managed to open some profound acupoints by chance. You're far too kind, Fairy Crimson Dream."
"I see. It seems that traveling is really beneficial. If I have the chance, I will go out more.
It's a pity that I don't have much experience. I went to Gold Gilt City a few days ago and caused some trouble. "Chi Meng smiled and then said with a sigh.
"With Fairy Chi Meng's identity, does anyone dare to provoke you?" Han Li's heart skipped a beat when he heard this, but he tried to keep his mind calm and asked with a slightly surprised expression.
"The last time I went to Gold Gilt City, I was ordered by the Heavenly Court to capture a criminal. In the end, there was a problem that caused the person to be rescued, and the few people who went with me were all killed." Chi Meng's expression suddenly turned cold.
"Oh, to actually obstruct the Heavenly Court from doing their job, I wonder who is so daring?
Could he be an accomplice of the wanted criminal? "Han Li said without batting an eyelid.
Chi Meng stared intently at Han Li, and said in a slow voice, "I don't know if he's an accomplice or not, but that man possesses an extremely powerful physical body. Come to think of it, he's rather similar to Fellow Daoist Chang."
"Fairy Scarlet Dream, why are you looking at me like that? Are you suspecting that I am that person?
In order to compete for the Bodhi Badge, my sect secretly summoned me back to the sect several thousand years ago. During these past few years, I've been cultivating in seclusion and haven't taken a single step out of the sect. If Fairy Chi Meng doesn't believe me, you can come to my Prominent Mountain Sect to investigate, "Han Li chuckled.
He let out a hearty laugh, but he sighed inwardly. It seemed that no matter how hard he tried to hide it, Chi Meng had still seen through some clues.
It was no wonder. The senses of a Golden Heavenly Realm cultivator were extremely sensitive. Even if the Samsara Hall's mask could perfectly conceal their auras, it was inevitable that they would reveal some flaws once they attacked.
But looking at Chi Meng's expression, it was probably just a suspicion.
"Is that so …" Chi Meng smiled and flipped her right hand. A white ball appeared in her hand. The ball was engraved with countless golden patterns, and there was a white vortex in the ball. It looked very mysterious.
"Eh, what kind of treasure is this?" Han Li's heart skipped a beat and he asked.
"This item is called the Celestial Cycle Apparatus. It is good at sensing and probing the power of laws. I wonder if Brother Chang dares to let me test your power of laws to see if it is the same as that person's?" Chi Meng stared at Han Li and her voice became more and more gentle.
At the same time, several powerful auras came from all directions and locked onto him.
"This … Just based on the strength of my physical body, Fairy Chi Meng suspects that I am a traitor of the Heavenly Court and wants to probe my power of laws?
Isn't this a little too abrupt? "Han Li said with an ugly expression.
"I had no other choice, so please forgive me. If you can prove that Fellow Daoist Chang isn't that person, I'm willing to offer you a toast as an apology." Chi Meng extended a curtsey, but her eyes were fixed intently on Han Li, not daring to relax in the slightest.
"Fairy Chi Meng has an illustrious status. Not only is she an important figure in the Heavenly Court, but she is also the granddaughter of Dao Ancestor Chi Rong. I, on the other hand, am just an elder in the small Prominence Sect.
Chi Meng can investigate me as much as she wants, but I have to find out what law that person cultivates, so that I won't be wronged. "Han Li thought quickly and said with a cold snort.
This was the Nine Yuan Temple. Even if he insisted on not letting Chi Meng investigate him, it would only attract more attention, and the situation would only worsen.
He could only pray that the black mask of the Samsara Temple was more exquisite than the Celestial Cycle Apparatus in Chi Meng's hands.
While thinking, Han Li silently activated the Major Five Elements Fantasy World Technique and hid all the laws of time in the depths of his body.
At the same time, the power of the divine sense in his mind condensed and retracted.
At this moment, the concentrated power of the laws of time in his body suddenly collapsed inward and shrank towards a point, turning into a golden ball the size of an egg.
The golden ball was round and smooth, giving off a sense of perfection. All the laws of time were contained within it, and not a single trace was emitted.
Han Li could not help but be stunned when he sensed this situation.
"That person cultivates a somewhat complicated secret technique, but the main one is the laws of time, one of the three supreme laws of time. Thank you, Fellow Chang, for your cooperation." Chi Meng did not care about Han Li's sarcasm. She smiled slightly and began chanting.
The white ball in her hand spun, and the golden patterns on it shone brightly. The white vortex in the ball spun even faster.
An invisible wave seeped out of the ball and entered Han Li's body.
The Immortal Spiritual Power in Han Li's body immediately trembled and was involuntarily exposed.
Black light and specks of golden lightning appeared on the surface of his body.
The black light was the laws that he cultivated, while the golden lightning was the laws of lightning of the Bamboo Cloudswarm Swords.
Han Li's Bamboo Cloudswarm Swords had been refined again some time ago, and the power of laws contained within them was completely different from before, so he did not have to worry about being recognized.
Meanwhile, Han Li's laws of time were hidden deep within his body and were extremely stable, completely unaffected by the Zhou Tian Apparatus.
When he sensed this situation, he was overjoyed, but he naturally did not show any of it on his face. He still looked cold and angry.
Chi Meng was stunned when she saw this, but she did not give up and increased the power of the Zhou Tian Apparatus.
The Immortal Spiritual Power in Han Li's body trembled even more violently, and even more black light and laws of lightning appeared. Apart from that, there were no other changes.
"Is that enough?" Han Li said coldly.
Chi Meng's beautiful eyes flashed. She formed a hand seal and pointed at the white ball. The light on the ball immediately faded.
The Immortal Spiritual Power in Han Li's body returned to normal, and the light around him also disappeared.
"It seems that this little girl has misunderstood Fellow Daoist Chang. I sincerely apologize to you. In a while, I will set up a banquet in Nine Elements City's Kai Yuan Pavilion to apologize to Fellow Daoist Chang," Chi Meng said apologetically to Han Li.
"There's no need for an apology. May I ask if there's anything else?
If there isn't, please forgive me for taking my leave. "Han Li snorted coldly. Without waiting for Chi Meng's reply, he turned and walked out of the Golden Maple Forest.
Chi Meng looked at Han Li's gradually disappearing figure, her brows still furrowed.
Following which, she twisted her waist and the jade pendant on her body jingled. Her figure disappeared from the Golden Maple Forest without a trace. The other auras in the forest also disappeared.
…
Han Li left the Golden Maple Forest and quickly returned to the Plain Sight Courtyard.
"Friend Han, did Chi Meng find you because she found out about your identity?" Zhou Xianyang had been waiting there for a long time. As soon as Han Li returned, he immediately came over to ask about the situation.
"No, she just wanted to see that my physique is quite strong, so she asked me some questions about it."
Han Li's heart jumped. He decided not to tell Zhou Xianyang about what had just happened, in case Zhou Xianyang, Jiao San, Wu Yang and the others had other ideas.
Now that he had completed his mission, he did not want any unforeseen events to affect his ability to obtain information about Jin Tong.
"That's good." Zhou Xianyang relaxed and nodded.
"Speaking of which, Friend Han's physique has actually reached such a level. How enviable. I wonder if Friend Han has mastered some secret technique?
I am willing to pay 50,000,000 Celestial Elemental Powers in exchange. "Zhou Xianyang's expression changed and his eyes lit up with enthusiasm.
"I don't have any secret technique. My current physique is just a coincidence." Han Li shook his head.
Hearing this, Zhou Xianyang's face revealed a disappointed expression.
"Friend Zhou, I have completed my mission according to the agreement and obtained a Bodhi Token for your Xian Shan Sect. When will you give it to me?" Han Li asked.
Zhou Xianyang smiled apologetically and said, "Fellow Daoist Han, please don't be impatient. Fellow Daoist Wu Yang already knows that Fellow Daoist Han has won three battles in a row. The items you requested have already been delivered, but I will only give them to you after I obtain the Bodhi Medallion."
"I will give you the money and I will give you the item. That is indeed reasonable.
Okay, let's talk about it in seven days. "Han Li nodded and said.
Zhou Xianyang did not stay any longer. After chatting with Han Li for a while, he bid farewell and left.
Han Li sat down cross-legged and closed his eyes to cultivate.
…
Seven days passed quickly. Han Li followed the group of people from Xian Shan Sect to the Jiu Yuan Temple.
The Jiu Yuan Temple had already sent people to wait here. They led the people of Xian Shan Sect into the depths of the temple.
Han Li got used to moving forward with the group as he silently examined the situation inside the Jiu Yuan Temple.
He had already told Lan Yan to describe the situation inside the Jiu Yuan Temple to him in detail. She had even drawn a map of the Jiu Yuan Temple.
The Jiu Yuan Temple occupied an extremely large area. It was split into the outer area and the inner area.
It was a pity that Lan Yan and the others did not have a high status. In the past, they only moved around in the outer area. They had only been to the inner area once or twice. The map only showed the outer area but only a few places were drawn in the inner area.
However, the places in front of him were all on the map drawn by Lan Yan. This made Han Li feel much more at ease.