A Name Shakes the Region, The Exquisite Phoenix Foundation Art

Chapter 654: A Name Shakes the Region, The Exquisite Phoenix Foundation Art

“As you command, Master.” Mu Peiling’s face flushed slightly as she spoke in a low voice.

“Go back and pack your things, then choose a subsidiary peak to open a cave dwelling. This is the control token for the great formation nearby. Carry it with you, and you can freely enter and exit the formations I have set up. Once everything is arranged, I will place a Spirit-Sealing Curse on you. Only then will you officially become my concubine. But let me make things clear from the start. I don’t care if you had a beloved or a sweetheart in the past. Since you are becoming my concubine, you must cut all of that off entirely. If there are any lingering attachments or continued contact, don’t blame me for being harsh. If you want to back out now, you still have the chance.” Han Li’s unbridled gaze retracted. He pulled out a purple jade token from his robes and placed it on the table, his voice turning cold.

“Pei Ling has trained hard within the sect since childhood, focusing solely on cultivation. How could I have a beloved? Since I have made up my mind, I will not be fickle.” The cold, beautiful woman stretched out her jade-like hand without a second thought and neatly picked up the jade token.

Han Li nodded at her words, saying nothing more. Then, he summoned a giant ape puppet and had it lead Mu Peiling out of the hall.

Seeing this puppet, a flicker of surprise passed through the woman’s eyes. She was astonished that this puppet seemed exceedingly formidable, and she was also puzzled as to why the white-clad maidservant from earlier was nowhere to be seen.

However, she also knew that some things were best not probed too deeply. Thus, she obediently asked no further questions and followed the puppet out of the cave dwelling.

“Master, since you intend to take this woman as your concubine as a form of discipline, why agree to the thirty-year covenant? Does Master have another plan?” As soon as the cold, beautiful woman departed, a corner of the hall that had seemed empty blurred, and Silvermoon stepped out. She had resumed her white fox form.

“Of course I have a plan. Even if she hadn’t mentioned it, I wouldn’t have laid a finger on her before condensing my core.” Han Li did not deny it, replying calmly.

“Oh? Why is that?” The white fox leaped onto the table in front of Han Li, her pitch-black eyes rolling around. Her snow-white fur made her look exceedingly adorable.

Seeing this, Han Li gave a faint smile, seemingly in a good mood.

He did not answer immediately. Instead, he took a pink jade slip from his waist and placed it on the table.

“Do you remember the storage pouch I took from that Six Dao Sect successor back then? This jade slip was found inside it. I studied it later, and it contains records of many dual cultivation techniques from the demonic path.”

Silvermoon was startled at his words. She lowered her head to look at the jade slip, then lifted it again to study Han Li, a hint of doubt on her face.

She knew that since Han Li had taken out this item, he would certainly explain it clearly.

As expected, Han Li gently stroked the pink jade slip with one finger and spoke unhurriedly:

“The other secret techniques recorded in this jade slip are nothing special. Although they are somewhat superior to ordinary dual cultivation arts, they aren’t overwhelmingly so. Only two of the secret techniques recorded within are truly extraordinary. One is the ‘Dragon-Enticing Art,’ which is only suitable for Core Formation cultivators. It allows a Core Formation cultivator to continuously extract the true yin essence from female cultivators with special constitutions, thereby rapidly advancing their cultivation. However, this secret technique is somewhat harmful to the female cultivator, causing a loss of a significant amount of her vital energy. Hence, the more concubines a male cultivator practicing this technique has by his side, the better. That Six Dao Sect successor we met back then had numerous Foundation Establishment female cultivators by his side; he must have been practicing this technique. Otherwise, even with exceptional talent, it would be impossible for someone so young to have reached the late Core Formation stage. He certainly didn’t have a mysterious vial that could ripen medicinal herbs.”

“As for the other secret technique, the ‘Exquisite Phoenix Foundation Art,’ it is a dual cultivation technique specifically designed for Nascent Soul cultivators. This technique works in the opposite way to the ‘Dragon-Enticing Art.’ It is meant to be concurrently cultivated by Core Formation women who are still maidens. After this woman has cultivated this technique to a profound level, a male cultivator can then perform a secret art to forcibly break through a cultivation bottleneck at the moment he takes the woman’s virgin yin. Of course, this requires the woman’s full cooperation, and her cultivation level cannot be too low.”

“Dragon-Enticing Art! Exquisite Phoenix Foundation Art! Are there really dual cultivation techniques this powerful? Isn’t that an exaggeration?” The little fox blinked, finding it hard to believe.

“At first, I felt the same as you. I wondered how such powerful techniques could exist without me having heard of them. However, later, I saw the names of the creators of these two dual cultivation secret techniques at the very end, and I was immediately about seventy or eighty percent convinced.” Han Li sighed as he spoke.

“Oh! Could it be…” Silvermoon let out a soft cry of surprise, seeming to have thought of something.

“You guessed correctly. These two dual cultivation secret techniques were created by that Six Dao Extreme Saint. Since this person has reached the late Nascent Soul stage and is hailed as the number one person of the demonic path in the Chaotic Star Sea, these two secret techniques must be extraordinary and highly effective. Otherwise, the Six Dao Sect successor wouldn’t have kept them in his storage pouch, never letting them leave his side.” Han Li said solemnly.

“Master’s intention is to have this woman cultivate…” The white fox tilted her furry head and asked hesitantly.

“Indeed, I want her to cultivate the ‘Exquisite Phoenix Foundation Art’ once she forms her core. Then, when I encounter a cultivation bottleneck, I can give it a try. After all, once one enters the Nascent Soul stage, there are not so many pills to aid cultivation, and the progression of one’s cultivation will naturally become pitifully slow. Just look at Nascent Soul cultivators: nine out of ten are at the initial stage, and those who can reach the mid-stage are few and far between. This shows how difficult it is to break through bottlenecks after forming a Nascent Soul. Therefore, regardless of whether this method is genuine or not, I must give it a try.”

“Unfortunately, according to what is written, this method of breaking through a bottleneck using a dual cultivation technique is only effective the first time it is used. Using the secret technique again afterward will not work. Of course, performing this secret technique also brings some benefits to the female side, just not as great as the benefits to the male cultivator. Otherwise, do you think I would be so idle as to take this woman as a concubine for no reason?” Han Li cast a sidelong glance at the white fox and said with a cold laugh.

“So that’s it! For a moment, I really thought that Master, having formed his Nascent Soul, had developed a lecherous heart and was preparing to take many concubines.” Silvermoon seemed to heave a great sigh of relief, speaking with a light laugh.

Upon hearing this, Han Li’s expression was noncommittal.

“Although I will place a Spirit-Sealing Curse on this woman, it’s better not to let her know all the secrets of the cave dwelling for now. While the Spirit-Sealing technique allows me to hold her life in my hands, the hearts of men are unpredictable. Treating this woman well does not guarantee that she will be grateful to me. I would rather regard this woman with a villain’s suspicion from the outset than be betrayed in a careless muddle. This ‘Elder Mu’ is a clever woman, but she still needs to be observed for a period of time. If she is truly loyal to me and has no other ulterior motives, I will not treat her poorly and will help her advance her cultivation. After all, leaving aside other pills, I still have plenty of low-grade pills. Since you are proficient in escape techniques, keep an eye on her actions for me when you are free.” Han Li instructed with an expressionless face.

“Yes, Master! I will keep a special watch on her while you are in seclusion cultivating.” Silvermoon obediently agreed.

“Good, that will do. Thirty years should be more than enough for me to see a person clearly. I hope this woman does not disappoint me.” Han Li murmured, but his voice dropped low when he reached the final sentence.

…

A few days later, when Mu Peiling ascended the mountain again, Han Li placed the Spirit-Sealing Curse on her and also gifted her some Foundation Establishment stage pills.

The woman was initially stunned, but then her face was filled with pleasant surprise. Her jade-like countenance bloomed like a hundred flowers, unspeakably beautiful and enticing. She appeared completely submissive and docile towards Han Li, truly conducting herself as a concubine.

When the silver-haired elder and his companion learned of Han Li taking a concubine, they also came to offer their congratulations, each presenting Mu Peiling with a top-grade magic tool.

Han Li gave a faint smile at this and naturally thanked them politely on her behalf.

Afterwards, Mu Peiling settled down on a subsidiary peak beside Han Li’s main peak. Following Han Li’s guidance, she began to consume pills and entered closed-door cultivation.

Han Li himself, from time to time, would visit the cave dwellings of the silver-haired elder and his companion, humbly seeking advice on the path of Nascent Soul cultivation.

Since these two Falling Cloud Sect Elders harbored the sincere intention of accepting Han Li, they naturally shared everything they knew without reservation, from which Han Li benefited immensely. He deeply felt that his initial choice had been extremely wise.

A few months later, the Spirit Eye Tree in the medicine garden began to produce its concentrated liquid. Han Li was, of course, overjoyed.

He hurriedly began to prepare the “Mingming Spiritual Water” according to the pill formula he had obtained from the disheveled cultivator.

With Han Li’s master-level attainments in the Dao of alchemy, although he failed a few times at the beginning when preparing this spiritual water, once he succeeded, he immediately grasped the knack, and everything after that was naturally simple.

Now, in his pill refinery, Han Li was fiddling with a small, freshly prepared bottle of “Mingming Spiritual Water.” A divine light flickered in his eyes, as if he was pondering something.

But soon, a resolute expression flashed across his face. He opened the bottle’s stopper with one hand, as green light flickered at the tips of his other hand’s fingers. A cluster of crystalline blue liquid flew out of the bottle on its own, slowly floating towards the space between Han Li’s brows.

When it reached a few inches from his forehead, the cluster of spiritual water suddenly stopped, hovering motionless in mid-air.

Han Li stared at the spiritual water with half-lidded eyes, silent. But a moment later, he opened his mouth, and a small puff of azure mist shot out, enveloping the object before him.

The fist-sized ball of spiritual water shimmered with light. Two strands of blue silk, as fine as hairs, shot out from within the mist, flashing for an instant before flying into Han Li’s eyes.

Han Li immediately felt his eyes grow hot, then ice-cold and piercing. His eyes were tightly shut, and he couldn’t help but shiver violently.