Definition
A rare, non-elemental material used to create containers that can preserve treasures like the Divine Thunder Bamboo without energy leakage.
Cream Jade
A rare, non-elemental material used to create containers that can preserve treasures like the Divine Thunder Bamboo without energy leakage.
Story context
Negotiation time. Han Li and Zi Ling finally sit down for the talk we’ve been waiting for, and it’s a masterclass in cutthroat diplomacy wrapped in tea-and-smiles etiquette. The Divine Thunder Bamboo is real—but it comes with a string attached that Han Li didn’t see coming: an invitation to become an invited elder of the splintered Wonderful Sound Sect. What starts as a straightforward haggle evolves into a cleverly crafted compromise that benefits both sides, and it’s a beautiful showcase of how deals get done in the cultivation world—where everyone’s holding a knife behind their back while sipping fragrant tea.
Why it matters
Welcome to the kind of chapter that makes Mortal Stream fans pur with satisfaction: no bloodshed, no explosions, just a perfectly balanced power play over tea. Han Li enters as the strong silent type with a bargaining chip (his reputation), and Zi Ling enters as a cunning survivor who knows that a Core Formation cultivator’s name is worth more than a dozen magic tools. The negotiation is a chess match, not a shouting match, and it’s a pleasure to see Han Li get exactly what he wants while walking away with zero commitment.
Quick facts
Source novel
A Record Of A Mortal S Journey To Immortality
First appearance
The Honorary Elder
Chapter references
1
Type hints
Divine Thunder Bamboo, invited elder, zi ling
Guide tags
negotiation chapter, mortal stream, political maneuvering
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