The Demon Eye of a Mortal's Journey to Immortality

Chapter 88 Reminiscing in the Cave

Half an hour later, on the forty-fifth floor of the Sacred Mountain in Tianxing City.

Mu Chunfeng led Han Li and Qu Hun to the outside of his cave.

Mu Chunfeng casually cast a spell, and the array light barrier outside the cave immediately rippled, cracking open a passage that could only accommodate three people.

Passing through the array, a small courtyard full of spiritual energy came into view, with several exotic flowers and rare herbs growing in the courtyard, their fragrance filling the air.

As soon as the three stepped into the courtyard, light footsteps came from inside the cave's stone gate.

Yuan Yao and Yan Li noticed the fluctuations in the restriction and came out to greet them with smiles.

The two women were about to step forward to greet him, but when they saw that Mu Chunfeng was followed by a young man in a green robe and a cold-looking black-robed cultivator, they were slightly taken aback.

But they were both very intelligent, and they immediately restrained their previous intimacy, took a half step back, and gave a graceful bow: "Young master is back. This humble servant greets the two seniors."

Mu Chunfeng nodded slightly and introduced him gently, "This is my fellow disciple Han Li. He just arrived in Tianxing City, and I brought him here to get acquainted with the sect."

He then turned to Han Li, "These two are Yanli and Yuan Yao. They are now helping me manage this cave dwelling and are my very capable right-hand women."

Han Li's gaze shifted slightly as he subtly observed the two women.

He noticed that the two women were not only exceptionally beautiful, but also had graceful figures. What surprised him even more was that they both possessed a restrained spiritual aura, indicating that they were both at the early stage of Foundation Establishment.

Moreover, judging from their expressions just now, there was no sense of restraint or awe between them and Mu Chunfeng, but rather they seemed more like close friends of equal standing.

Han Li inwardly praised his senior brother's skill and popularity, but showed no sign of it on his face, only nodding slightly in return.

"Come on, let's go inside and talk."

Mu Chunfeng greeted Han Li and led him into the main hall of the cave.

The hall was decorated in an elegant and refined manner, with the host and guests seated according to their respective roles.

Yuan Yao and Yan Li, being very perceptive, followed them in and gently poured two steaming cups of spiritual tea for the two of them.

Amidst the fragrant aroma of tea, the two women remained silent, then respectfully and gracefully withdrew, considerately closing the heavy stone door and leaving the two alone.

Han Li's gaze lingered on the two women's retreating figures for a moment before he turned around, a smile playing on his lips as he teased Mu Chunfeng, "I didn't expect Senior Brother Mu to be such a connoisseur, having taken in two exceptionally beautiful maids with such remarkable auras. It seems I should not only congratulate Senior Brother on achieving Core Formation, but also on finding such lovely ladies."

As he spoke, he chuckled, revealing a mischievous expression that said, "I know everything."

"Hehe, Junior Brother Han, you've only just entered and you're already making fun of your senior brother?"

Mu Chunfeng picked up her teacup, blew on it slowly, and deliberately drew out her words as she retorted, "Have you forgotten that mortal Miss Mo, Junior Sister Chen from Yellow Maple Valley, and even..."

Seeing Han Li's smile gradually freeze, Mu Chunfeng narrowed her eyes and uttered a few words lightly:

"Elder Nangong of the Hidden Moon Sect!"

"puff--!"

Han Li spat out the spiritual tea he had just taken a sip, slammed the teacup on the table, and exclaimed, "Senior brother, you even know this?!"

"That's natural."

Mu Chunfeng put down her teacup and looked at him with a half-smile.

"Otherwise, why didn't I ask you out of curiosity back in the mine why your cultivation level dropped from the Foundation Establishment stage back to the Qi Refining stage? You were 'drained' by that Fairy Nangong, weren't you?"

! !

Han Li was greatly shocked, and his pupils contracted slightly.

He stared intently at Mu Chunfeng's nonchalant demeanor, a fine layer of sweat breaking out on his back.

He suddenly wondered if there was anything in the world that this senior brother didn't know.

This secret matter was kept secret without any third party present, yet it was as transparent to the other party as if it were transparent.

Seeing Han Li's tense expression, Mu Chunfeng knew the time was right, so he laughed and waved his hand, saying, "Alright, Junior Brother Han, there's no need to be nervous. We're brothers, so let's keep this to ourselves. Let's talk about serious matters."

Han Li secretly breathed a sigh of relief, and cupped his hands with a wry smile: "Then thank you for your mercy, Senior Brother."

Mu Chunfeng's smile faded, and she cut to the chase: "Now that we're in a safe place, tell me, why did you suddenly come to Tianxing City? Weren't you doing quite well in your seclusion on Xiaohuan Island?"

Mu Chunfeng was asking a question he already knew the answer to. He naturally knew that Han Li was involved in the Kui Xing Island incident, but what he wanted to know was why Han Li had come to Tianxing City ahead of schedule.

Han Li picked up his teacup, took a sip, frowned slightly, and sighed, "Senior Brother, do you know about the incident on Kui Xing Island back then?"

"Of course, such a big event has caused quite a stir in the Chaotic Star Sea, how could I not know?" Mu Chunfeng nodded.

"To be honest, senior brother, it was because I was unfortunately involved in the Kui Xing Island incident a few years ago that I had no choice but to leave there."

A flicker of lingering fear crossed Han Li's eyes. "A few years ago, I happened to be participating in the Demon Suppression Ceremony of Kui Xing Island. Midway through the ceremony, people from Ji Yin Island suddenly appeared. They secretly took control of the island's array center, trapping and slaughtering the cultivators in the city. I, your junior brother, had to use all my trump cards to barely escape."

"Afterwards, I was hunted down by the people of Jiyin Island and could only hide in the surrounding waters."

"It wasn't until a few months ago that I cautiously sneaked back to Xiaohuan Island, intending to retrieve what was left in the cave."

As he said this, Han Li's fingers, which were gripping the teacup, turned slightly white, and his tone was tinged with a hint of gritted teeth.

"But I never expected that some damned thief would break the formation I set up outside my cave! He even discovered my hidden cave and looted all the formations I left behind and the spirit insects I cultivated!"

"Not only that, there are also affiliated forces left behind by Jiyin Island on that island, with several disciples of the Giant Whale Gang lurking there. After I secretly dealt with those disciples, I figured that it was not a place to stay for long, and coupled with the lack of supplies, I decided to settle in Tianxing City and go directly to the outer sea to hunt monsters to exchange for resources."

After Han Li finished speaking, he took a big gulp of tea, his brows furrowed with resentment, clearly hating that "thief" to the core.

Upon hearing this, Mu Chunfeng, who was sitting opposite, twitched his lips almost imperceptibly.

He coughed lightly, picked up his teacup to tactically cover half his face, and awkwardly laughed guiltily, "Ahem... Sigh, I never expected my junior brother to suffer such an undeserved disaster. It's truly a case of losing money to avert disaster and bad luck. That thief was indeed... truly despicable."

He quickly changed the subject, comforting him, "But junior brother, you don't need to worry too much. Now that you've just completed the Three Revolutions Rejuvenation Technique, your magical power is far greater than others of the same level. Once you successfully form your core and become a high-level cultivator, you won't have to fear the Extreme Yin Island anymore. At that time, you'll have all kinds of spiritual insects you could want."

Upon hearing the words "Core Formation," the resentment in Han Li's eyes gradually faded, replaced by a complex and bitter expression.

He shook his head and sighed, "Senior brother, the difficulty of forming the core is like ascending to heaven. As for me... let's not talk about it."

Mu Chunfeng feigned surprise: "Oh? From what you're saying, Junior Brother, have you already tried it?"

"good."

Han Li paused slightly, his tone revealing a hint of emotion: "A few years ago, when I felt my magical power was at its peak, I tried to break through the bottleneck of Core Formation, but in the end, I failed. It seems that condensing the Golden Core is not something that can be done overnight. I still need to hone my skills for some more time and cultivate the Three Revolutions Replenishing Yuan Technique a few more times."

At this point, Han Li looked at Mu Chunfeng, a hint of envy and admiration flashing in his eyes: "Junior brother now understands just how amazing and brilliant you are that you were able to form your core in one fell swoop."

"Junior brother, don't be discouraged. With your tenacious spirit and the solid foundation laid by the Three Revolutions Rejuvenation Technique, forming the Golden Core is just a natural process." Mu Chunfeng looked at him, his tone revealing a strange certainty.

As someone who knows the plot, he is all too clear that Han Li will not only definitely form a core, but may even form a nascent soul and a deity in the future.

However, with him around now, Han Li can forget about becoming the most powerful being in the human realm.

Upon hearing this, a hint of gratitude flashed in Han Li's eyes. He cupped his hands and smiled, "Then I'll take your kind words, Senior Brother."