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Story context

Alright, fellow Daoists, buckle up! Our favorite paranoid pill-refiner just pulled off a textbook “fake surrender and ruthless counterattack” on the open sea. This chapter is a brutal, satisfying masterclass in why you *never* trust a mortals-stream cultivator who suddenly looks weak. Han Li, having been trapped and drained, finally flips the script with surgical precision. But it’s not just a slaughter—it’s a reunion. The mysterious woman from the black mist? It’s Yuan Yao, and she’s not just pretty; she’s sharp, calculating, and quick to switch from ‘potential victim’ to ‘social engineer’. The chapter ends with a tense, delightfully layered tea chat where old bargains and legendary treasures (yes, *that* cauldron) are laid bare on the table, all for the price of a tiny bottle of spirit liquid.

Why it matters

This chapter is a fantastic showcase of post-Core Formation Han Li operating at peak efficiency. Watch how quickly he transitions from being a captive energy source to an executioner. The exchange with Yuan Yao is a masterclass in how smart characters interact in the *RMJI* world: no drama, no shouting, just subtle reads, open admissions, and calculated offers masked as kindness. Pay close attention to Yuan Yao’s phrasing and her choice to bring up the cauldron first. She is not a damsel in distress; she is a political animal. The ominous line at the end about “early to bed, early to rise” also serves as a classic web novel author’s tired apology, but in the story’s context, it perfectly underscores the mundane, human weariness that even cultivators must endure between bouts of incredible violence.

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A Record Of A Mortal S Journey To Immortality