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Chapter 1375 The Third Reincarnation Technique and the Conspiracy (2 chapters combined into one, ple

Foreign Affairs Hall of Huangfeng Valley.

A dozen or so Qi Refining stage disciples gathered together, whispering among themselves.

"Have you heard? News has come from the Seven Factions Council that the next opening of the Crimson Forbidden Land will be postponed to sixty years from now!"

A voice filled with disbelief and shock came from a ninth-level Qi Refining cultivator, drawing the attention of the surrounding disciples.

"What? Sixty years from now?"

"Isn't it supposed to be held once every five years? Why has it been postponed for so long? Could it be that our seven sects suffered too many casualties this time, and the sects are feeling sorry for us?"

"Feel sorry for them? You're overthinking it." A Qi Refining Stage 10 disciple with a weathered face sneered, "They're just Qi Refining Stage disciples. No matter how many die, they're just consumables. It's not worth the sect changing its rules for them. In the end, it's because the spiritual herbs in the Blood Forbidden Land have been harvested too aggressively. If they don't rest and recuperate, they might not even be able to get any soup when they go in later."

"Alas, in the end, we Qi Refining cultivators are just stepping stones for the sect." Another disciple sighed, his eyes dim. "If I had known this would happen, I should have gone in and tried my luck when the Crimson Forbidden Land opened last time, even if it meant risking my life. Maybe I could have gotten some spiritual herbs and exchanged them for a Foundation Establishment Pill."

"Don't even think about it." Someone poured cold water on it: "Even if you come back alive from the forbidden area, so what? I heard that among the disciples who came back this time, Senior Brother Liu and Senior Brother Li both took Foundation Establishment Pills, but they still failed. The Foundation Establishment hurdle is not so easy to overcome."

Sitting in the corner, Han Li listened silently, and couldn't help but sigh in his heart—Foundation Establishment, the first major hurdle on the path of cultivation, was like a mountain pressing down on the hearts of all Qi Refining cultivators.

As far as he knew, less than 20% of the Qi Refining cultivators in the seven sects of Yue Kingdom could successfully establish their foundation. If it weren't for the little green bottle, a pseudo-spiritual root cultivator like him would probably be stuck in the Qi Refining stage for the rest of his life, watching his lifespan slowly slip away.

Just then, a young disciple at the seventh level of Qi Refining quickly approached Han Li: "Senior Brother Han, a senior outside the sect sent me to find you, saying he has important matters to discuss."

"Senior?" Han Li's heart skipped a beat. Since the other party was called "senior," they must at least be a Foundation Establishment cultivator. Countless thoughts flashed through his mind in an instant: Could it be Fairy Ni Chang from the Hidden Moon Sect? Last time in the Blood Forbidden Land, Duo Bao Nu died. If Fairy Ni Chang found any clues, would she come to demand an explanation?

Seeing his hesitation, the young disciple quickly added, "That senior said his surname is Zhang, and that you'll know when you meet him."

"Surname Zhang? Senior?" Han Li's eyes widened suddenly, and a burly figure instantly appeared in his mind, his breathing becoming rapid.

Without giving it much thought, he hurriedly thanked the young disciple, transformed into a streak of green light, and headed straight for the gate of Yellow Maple Valley, disappearing from everyone's sight in the blink of an eye.

Beside the welcoming pavilion outside the gate of Huangfeng Valley, Qin Hao stood under an ancient tree. His blue inner sect Daoist robe fluttered in the wind, and a faint spiritual pressure surrounded him—the unique aura of a Foundation Establishment cultivator, like an invisible pressure that made the surrounding low-level cultivators subconsciously keep their distance.

Han Li's gaze fell on Qin Hao, and he felt a faint but powerful aura emanating from him, his heart filled with mixed emotions.

He strode forward, about to bow down: "Senior Brother... no, now that you are a Foundation Establishment cultivator, I should address you as Uncle Zhang."

Qin Hao grabbed his arm, his tone reproachful: "Junior Brother Han, you're being too polite. We came out of the Seven Mysteries Sect together back then, and supported each other at the Ascension Conference. How can this friendship be measured by seniority? In my eyes, you will always be my junior brother."

Han Li felt a warmth in his heart, and his eyes welled up slightly, but he still insisted, "The sect rules cannot be abolished, and the proper etiquette cannot be neglected..."

"There are no outsiders here, just the two of us, why bother with rules?" Qin Hao interrupted him, patting him on the shoulder.

The two entered the welcoming pavilion. After Han Li sat down, looking at the Foundation Establishment aura on Qin Hao's body, he sincerely said, "Congratulations, Senior Brother, on achieving Foundation Establishment. From now on, you are a true cultivator."

Qin Hao waved his hand, his tone calm: "Foundation Establishment is just the starting point, a far cry from true 'Dao Proof'. Besides, Junior Brother, you brought back so many spiritual herbs from the Crimson Forbidden Zone, you should be able to obtain a few Foundation Establishment Pills. Successfully establishing your foundation is only a matter of time."

"Thank you for your kind words, Senior Brother." Han Li smiled, a hint of anticipation flashing in his eyes. He had collected a lot of Foundation Establishment Pill materials that were not old enough in the Crimson Forbidden Land. He only needed to use the small green bottle to accelerate their ripening before he could start refining Foundation Establishment Pills. Even if his aptitude was poor, he should be able to successfully establish his foundation after using a dozen or so Foundation Establishment Pills.

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Qin Hao changed the subject and went straight to the point: "Junior Brother Han, the one you're practicing now is still the 'Eternal Spring Technique' you obtained back in the Seven Mysteries Sect, right?"

Han Li nodded and said frankly, "My aptitude is poor. The Everlasting Spring Technique is easy to cultivate and does not have high requirements for spiritual roots, so it is suitable for me."

"The Everlasting Spring Technique is fine for the Qi Refining stage, but once you reach the Foundation Establishment stage, it won't be enough." Qin Hao's tone became serious. "The Everlasting Spring Technique is, after all, a low-level technique. Without accompanying secret techniques and supernatural abilities, you'll be constantly at a disadvantage when fighting others after reaching the Foundation Establishment stage. If you want to go far on the path of cultivation, you must switch to a main technique suitable for the Foundation Establishment stage."

Han Li's heart skipped a beat, and his eyes lit up instantly—he had long been aware of the limitations of the Everlasting Spring Technique, but had not yet found a suitable method. Qin Hao's mention of it now, could it be that he had found a clue?

"Does Senior Brother mean that you have found a suitable Foundation Establishment technique for me?"

Qin Hao took out a silver jade slip from his storage bag and handed it to Han Li: "This is what I seized when I killed a Qi Refining 13th level disciple of the Giant Sword Sect in the Crimson Forbidden Land. Inside are half a page of a cultivation technique. According to that disciple's cultivation notes, there is another half of this technique, a golden page, which is currently in the hands of Li Huayuan, a Core Formation cultivator in your Yellow Maple Valley. If you put the two pages together and burn them with flames, you can obtain a complete Foundation Establishment technique called 'Azure Cloud Sword Art'."

"Master? Azure Cloud Sword Manual?" Han Li took the jade slip, his fingers trembling as he stroked the patterns on its surface. "Does Senior Brother mean that I should ask Master for that golden page?"

Qin Hao shook his head and analyzed with a smile: "There's no need to ask for it. Think about it, last time in the Crimson Forbidden Land, the spiritual herbs you brought back helped Li Huayuan win the bet with Old Monster Qiong. He not only obtained the Invisible Needle Talisman Treasure, but according to the sect rules, he could also take half of the Foundation Establishment Pill that you should have received. As your master, if he doesn't give you some substantial reward, wouldn't people laugh at him for being stingy? You just need to mention it to him, and he will most likely give you the golden page on his own initiative."

Upon hearing this, Han Li still did not immediately agree, but cautiously asked, "Senior brother, what exactly is the wonder of this 'Azure Cloud Sword Technique'? Why is it that you are so concerned about it and have paid special attention to it for me?"

Qin Hao looked at his cautious appearance and chuckled inwardly—as expected of Old Devil Han, he always remained vigilant.

He didn't hide anything and frankly said, "The secret techniques and supernatural powers of the Azure Cloud Sword Manual itself are not top-notch, but the auxiliary technique it comes with, the Three Revolutions Rejuvenation Technique, has a rare effect. This technique can greatly improve the resilience of the meridians and the purity of the mana through three rounds of retraining, and ultimately greatly improve the success rate of forming the core."

"Increase the success rate of Core Formation?" Han Li's eyes widened instantly, and his breathing became rapid.

Although he had not yet reached the Foundation Establishment stage, it did not prevent him from taking a long-term view—the path of cultivation was more difficult with each step than the previous one, and the difficulty of forming the Core was far greater than that of Foundation Establishment. If there were a cultivation technique that could increase the success rate of Core Formation, it would be worth it no matter how much it cost.

He gripped the jade slip in his hand and solemnly said to Qin Hao, "Senior brother, rest assured, if I can obtain the complete 'Azure Cloud Sword Manual,' I will definitely make a copy of the 'Three Revolutions Rejuvenation Technique' and give it to you. I will never break my promise."

"I believe you." Qin Hao nodded, then took out a blank jade slip from his storage bag: "This is a summary of precautions for Foundation Establishment. It details how to guide your mana and avoid the risk of demonic possession during Foundation Establishment. Take it for reference."

Han Li accepted the jade slip, his heart filled with gratitude.

"I didn't know there were so many intricacies to Foundation Establishment. If it weren't for my senior brother's guidance, I'm afraid I would have taken many detours when I try to establish my foundation in the future."

Seeing his sincere expression, Qin Hao stopped being polite and took out two pill formulas from his storage bag, handing them over: "Junior Brother Han, I have another request. These are two pill formulas for Foundation Establishment cultivators to improve their cultivation. One is a 'Spirit Gathering Pill,' which can quickly replenish Foundation Establishment cultivators' mana; the other is a 'Mind Concentration Pill,' which can stabilize the mind and enhance spiritual awareness. You have considerable talent in alchemy; could you help me refine a few batches? Of course, I won't let you work for nothing—whether it's magic weapons, spirit stones, or intermediate-level talismans, just ask for what you need."

With the powerful simulation and deduction capabilities of the AI, Qin Hao's success rate in alchemy would certainly not be lower than that of so-called alchemy masters if he truly wanted to refine pills. However, the key issue is that the medicinal materials needed to refine Foundation Establishment stage pills are not only incredibly expensive but also extremely scarce in the resource-scarce seven sects of Yue Kingdom. The main ingredients, in particular, are often priceless and unavailable. Gathering enough for a single batch of pills requires a tremendous amount of time and effort to search for them, making the cost-effectiveness extremely low.

Instead of doing that, it would be better to give the pill formula to Han Li, who has the little green bottle that can infinitely accelerate the ripening of spiritual herbs, in exchange for talismans or other resources. This would be the most worry-free, effortless, and mutually beneficial choice.

Upon hearing this, Han Li's face showed obvious hesitation. The little green bottle was his greatest secret and reliance, the foundation for defying fate, and he absolutely could not tolerate the slightest risk of it being exposed. However, Qin Hao's help to him was truly immense, from initially guiding him to today's guidance on cultivation techniques and imparting foundation-building experience, he had spared no effort whatsoever.

"Gathering Spirit Pill..." Han Li checked the pill formula again and found that the required auxiliary ingredients could be found in the medicine garden or market of Yellow Maple Valley. Although the main ingredient was precious and had high requirements for age, it was actually the easiest problem for him to solve.

He pondered and looked at another jade slip: "But this 'Concentrating Spirit Pill'... the main ingredient 'Soul-Concentrating Grass' is extremely rare in the Yue Kingdom, as far as I know. I'm afraid it will be difficult to find in a short time, so I can't refine it for you, Senior Brother."

"It's alright." Qin Hao waved his hand. "I've only just reached the early stage of Foundation Establishment. Taking the Spirit Gathering Pill is enough to improve my cultivation. You don't need to worry about the Mind-Stabilizing Grass for now. I'll keep an eye on it later. If you find the medicinal material in the future, you can refine it then. I will definitely not treat you unfairly then."

"Alright, Senior Brother, please wait half a month. I will go back and prepare the medicinal herbs and refine the Spirit Gathering Pill for you as soon as possible." Han Li stood up.

"No rush, take your time," Qin Hao said with a smile. "I'll go to the nearby market to settle down first, and then we'll meet up when you've finished refining the pills."

"That's for the best," Han Li nodded.

After bidding farewell to Han Li, Qin Hao rode the Crimson Soul Blade and flew towards the Yellow Maple Valley market.

The market in Huangfeng Valley was slightly smaller than that of Qingxu Sect, but it was still bustling with activity. Stalls lined both sides of the street, and most of the stall owners were independent cultivators or low-level sect disciples, selling low-grade spiritual herbs, ordinary magic tools, and some materials from first-level demon beasts.

Qin Hao strolled around the street and found that the resources here were even scarcer than he had imagined—most of the magical artifacts were of medium to low quality, and the occasional high-quality magical artifact was extremely expensive. Most of the spiritual herbs were less than a hundred years old and were not worth his attention.

However, he did not come away empty-handed. In an antique bookstore, he found several jade slips that recorded intermediate spells, including "Golden Blade Storm," "Earth Spike," and "Wildfire," which could be used to supplement the AI's database and improve the intermediate talisman improvement plan.

After returning to his room at the inn, Qin Hao closed the door tightly and set up the Five Elements Reversal spell around the room. Then he took out the talisman-making materials from his storage bag.

The materials for intermediate-level talismans are much more precious than those for beginner and advanced-level talismans. The talisman paper is made from fifty-year-old sisal grass, the cinnabar is "Golden Gang Cinnabar" mixed with gold crystal sand, and the talisman brush is "Fire Feather Talisman Brush" made from the feathers of the third-tier demon beast "Fire Feather Eagle". All of these were prepared for him by Qingxu Sect, which shows that Qingxu Sect has invested some resources in him.

"AI, retrieve the drawing scheme for the intermediate-level metal attribute talisman 'Golden Blade Storm Talisman' and begin deducing the optimal path."

[AI: The intermediate-level Golden Blade Storm Rune drawing scheme has been retrieved. The core array pattern is the 'Golden Blade Storm Array,' requiring an injection of 30 strands of Foundation Establishment stage mana. The drawing process consists of 108 steps, with key points at step 36 (array eye connection) and step 72 (mana compression). The estimated success rate is 15%. Begin real-time assistance?]

"Begin." Qin Hao took a deep breath, picked up the Fire Feather Talisman Brush, dipped it in Golden Cinnabar, and made the first stroke on the Sword Hemp Talisman Paper. The difference between intermediate talismans and beginner/advanced talismans lies primarily in the complexity of the array patterns—the Golden Blade Talisman's "Golden Blade Array" consists of 108 fine lines, and the thickness and depth of each line must be precisely controlled; the slightest deviation will render the talisman unusable.

The AI ​​projects the drawing path in real time in its mind, with red lines marking each step and green dots indicating the amount of mana injected at key nodes.

"Step 12, inject 0.2 mil of mana, curve of 30 degrees." The AI's notification sounded in my mind.

Qin Hao slightly turned his wrist, and the talisman brush drew a smooth arc on the talisman paper. At the same time, he precisely injected 0.2 slivers of Foundation Establishment stage mana into it. The surface of the golden talisman paper instantly shone with a faint golden light, and the patterns seemed to come alive, absorbing the surrounding metallic spiritual energy.

As Qin Hao progressed in drawing the talisman, he gradually entered a state of focus. His Foundation Establishment stage mana was more refined than his Qi Refining stage mana, making it easier to infuse into the talisman paper; the golden-patterned talisman paper possessed excellent resilience, and even with a significant infusion of mana, it wouldn't break as easily as the basic talisman paper. When he reached the 36th step of connecting the array's core, the AI ​​prompted: [Note: Connecting the array's core requires the 'spiral infusion method.' Mana must be infused in three stages, 0.5 mil each time, with a 0.3-second interval.]

Following the instructions, Qin Hao divided his magical power into three streams and injected them into the array's core in sequence. The golden light on the surface of the talisman suddenly shone brightly, and a tiny golden vortex formed at the core, beginning to autonomously absorb spiritual energy...

After more than ten failures...

Finally, with the last stroke, Qin Hao poured the remaining 5 strands of magic power into the talisman paper. The "Golden Blade Talisman" instantly detached from the table and floated in mid-air, its surface glowing with golden blade patterns, radiating a sharp aura.

"The power of intermediate-level talismans is indeed much stronger than that of primary and advanced-level talismans." Qin Hao nodded in satisfaction.

For the next two weeks, he immersed himself in talisman making every day, mastering three types of intermediate talismans and crafting more than twenty of each type, which replenished his storage bag once again.

Half a month later, Han Li arrived at the inn as promised. He looked somewhat exhausted, clearly having spent the last two weeks refining pills day and night.

"Senior brother, here are the Spirit Gathering Pills you requested. There are four bottles in total, with ten pills in each bottle."

Qin Hao took the jade bottle, opened one of them, and a rich medicinal fragrance wafted out—the Spirit Gathering Pill was light green with a lustrous sheen on its surface, and the fragrance contained pure spiritual energy, clearly indicating that it was made from high-quality medicinal materials.

"Thank you for your hard work, Junior Brother. The quality of this Spirit Gathering Pill is even better than that of the pills made in the sect's alchemy hall."

Han Li smiled bitterly to himself—it wasn't that his alchemy skills were good; it was simply that he had forced the 300-year-old Qi Condensation Flower, which had been accelerated by the small green bottle, to produce the pill, so its medicinal effects were naturally much stronger than ordinary Spirit Gathering Pills.

"I'm glad you're satisfied, senior brother. It's my honor to be able to help you."

Qin Hao put the jade bottle into his storage bag and said seriously, "Junior brother, you've helped me refine so many Spirit Gathering Pills, so I should fulfill my promise. What kind of reward do you want? Do you need a magic weapon, spirit stones, or a mid-level talisman?"

Upon hearing this, Han Li's eyes flashed with anticipation: "Senior brother, I would like to ask you for a few intermediate-level talismans."

Upon hearing this, Qin Hao laughed heartily: "What's so difficult about that?" He took out a stack of talismans from his storage bag and handed them to Han Li: "Here are twenty intermediate-level talismans. Take them and use them."

Han Li looked at the thick stack of talismans in his hand, his face full of surprise, but he quickly waved his hand: "Senior brother, that's too much! Ten are enough for me..."

"Junior brother, don't be so polite with me." Qin Hao pressed his hand down, his tone sincere: "You haven't even reached the Foundation Establishment stage yet, and traveling outside is fraught with danger. Take these talismans; if you encounter any unscrupulous cultivators, you'll have a fighting chance."

Han Li was filled with gratitude and bowed deeply to Qin Hao: "Thank you, Senior Brother!"

“We’re brothers, there’s no need for this.” Qin Hao helped him up. “It’s getting late. I’ve been out for a while, and it’s time for me to return to my sect. Let’s say goodbye here.”

Han Li nodded, thanked him again, and then hurriedly left the inn.

However, as soon as Han Li stepped out of the market area, he keenly sensed several hidden auras following him.

His heart tightened, and he increased his speed, trying to shake off his opponent. However, the opponent's flying artifact was extremely fast, and he couldn't get rid of it at all. Just as he was preparing to land and hide in the dense forest below, three cultivators suddenly appeared and blocked his way.

Immediately afterwards, his pursuers caught up. There were six cultivators in total, all at the twelfth level of Qi Refining, who surrounded him.

The leader was a burly cultivator who stared at Han Li with greed in his eyes: "Boy, if you know what's good for you, hand over all your spirit stones, pills, and treasures from the Crimson Forbidden Land, and we might consider sparing your life."

Han Li's heart sank. He feigned panic, his right hand secretly reaching for the storage pouch at his waist: "What if I don't agree?"

"You won't agree?" The burly cultivator sneered, "Then you won't leave here alive today! Brothers, attack!"

Six cultivators simultaneously unleashed their magical artifacts, a flurry of sword and blade light hurtling towards Han Li. Han Li, however, was prepared. He pulled a "Golden Blade Storm Talisman" from his storage bag, infused it with magical power, and hurled it. Dozens of golden blade energies instantly materialized, like two bolts of lightning, hurtling towards the two cultivators.

"Oh no, it's a mid-level talisman!" The two cultivators' expressions changed drastically, and they hurriedly summoned their defensive magic artifacts. However, the power of the mid-level talisman far exceeded their expectations.

The "Golden Blade Storm Talisman" easily cleaved through their high-grade defensive magic artifacts, instantly killing the two of them.

The remaining four cultivators were terrified at the sight and turned to flee.

How could Han Li give them a chance? He took out another "Golden Blade Storm Talisman" and the golden blade energy killed the other three. Only the leader, a burly cultivator, managed to escape, but he also had his arm cut off.

"You...you actually have so many intermediate-level talismans!" The burly cultivator stared at Han Li in horror, his eyes filled with disbelief.

Han Li didn't waste any words. His gaze turned cold, and the next second, a scream echoed through the mountains and forests. A moment later, the flames went out, leaving only a pile of ashes on the spot.

Looking at the corpse on the ground, Han Li couldn't help but be shocked by the power of the intermediate-level talisman.

He gripped the talisman in his hand, a determined glint in his eyes: "Senior brother, I won't fall too far behind you."

He then disposed of the evidence at the scene and hurriedly returned to Huangfeng Valley.

……

After returning from the market in Huangfeng Valley, Qin Hao went back to his cave dwelling and began his secluded cultivation.

Inside the cave, Qin Hao set up a spirit-gathering array improved by the AI. Several mid-grade spirit stones were placed at the array's core, and dense spiritual energy gathered within the array, forming vortexes of spiritual energy.

Qin Hao sat cross-legged in the center of the Spirit Gathering Array, took out a bottle of Spirit Gathering Pills, poured out one, and put it in his mouth. The pill melted instantly upon entering his mouth, transforming into a stream of pure magical power that flowed through his meridians.

He activated the "Purple Gold Sky-Splitting Technique," guiding his magical power to circulate within his dantian, continuously compressing and purifying it. With the dual blessing of the Spirit Gathering Pill and the Spirit Gathering Array, Qin Hao's cultivation level improved extremely rapidly.

In just six months, his cultivation level steadily improved from the early stage of Foundation Establishment to the peak of the early stage of Foundation Establishment. The liquid mana in his dantian became more condensed, and there were faint signs of breaking through to the middle stage of Foundation Establishment.

During this period, many cultivation families from the Qingxu Sect sent people to visit Qin Hao, hoping to win him over. Most of these families were interested in Qin Hao's status as a disciple of Fuyunzi and his talent in talismanic arts.

However, Qin Hao knew that the cultivation world was treacherous, and once he joined a family, he would be drawn into family conflicts and find it difficult to extricate himself.

Therefore, he politely declined all visits, citing "seclusion for spiritual cultivation and inconvenience in receiving guests."

The reputation of being a disciple of Fuyunzi played a crucial role at this moment. Although those families were dissatisfied, they dared not easily offend Qin Hao—after all, Fuyunzi was a genuine Golden Core Ancestor, and angering him would be a greater loss than gain.

Six months later, the stone door of the cave slowly opened, and Qin Hao stepped out. He stood in the void, surrounded by a faint golden spiritual aura, his aura more profound and refined than it had been six months ago. He exhaled a breath of turbid air, a glint of light flashing in his eyes—after six months of seclusion, his cultivation had not only stabilized at the peak of the early Foundation Establishment stage, but he was also only one step away from the middle Foundation Establishment stage.

At the same time, his mastery of intermediate-level talismans became more proficient, and his success rate in drawing talismans increased to over 3%. Qin Hao had just emerged from seclusion when he received a transmission talisman from Han Li.

In the transmission talisman, Han Li said that he had obtained the complete "Qingyun Sword Manual" and copied the "Three Revolutions Rejuvenation Technique," and wanted to give it to Qin Hao as soon as possible.

Qin Hao was overjoyed and immediately replied to Han Li, agreeing to meet in a valley at the border of Qingxu Sect and Huangfeng Valley.

An hour later, Qin Hao arrived at the valley on time. Han Li was already waiting there, and his cultivation had also improved, reaching the peak of the twelfth level of Qi Refining.

"Senior Brother!" Han Li saw Qin Hao and quickly stepped forward, taking out a jade slip from his storage bag and handing it to Qin Hao: "Senior Brother, this is the 'Three Revolutions Rejuvenating Technique'."

Qin Hao took the jade slip, placed it on his forehead, and activated his AI at the same time.

[AI: Detected the cultivation technique 'Three Revolutions Rejuvenating Technique', initiating scanning and input... Input successful. Analyzing the technique structure... Analysis complete. This technique requires three retraining sessions to disperse one's cultivation energy. Each retraining session will improve the resilience of the meridians and the purity of mana, ultimately increasing the success rate of Core Formation by 15%.]

"AI, can this 'Three Revolutions Rejuvenation Technique' be used alone?" Qin Hao asked in his mind.

[AI: Currently, the 'Three Revolutions Rejuvenating Technique' and the 'Azure Cloud Sword Art' are related and cannot be used independently. Improvements are needed. Estimated simulation time: ten days. Begin simulation?]

"Begin the simulation," Qin Hao ordered.

Han Li watched Qin Hao close his eyes in thought, then took out four bottles of Spirit Gathering Pills from his storage bag and handed them over: "Senior brother, I still haven't found the main ingredient of the Mind-Stabilizing Pill, the Mind-Stabilizing Grass, so I can only refine some more Spirit Gathering Pills for you."

Qin Hao opened his eyes, took the Spirit Gathering Pill, and said with a smile, "It's alright. The Mind-Stabilizing Herb is rare enough; we can find it slowly. By the way, what kind of reward do you want this time? Is it still a mid-level talisman?"

Han Li nodded quickly, his eyes full of anticipation: "Senior brother, I would like to ask for some more intermediate-level talismans."

After witnessing the power of intermediate-level talismans last time, Han Li became addicted to them. He even had a feeling that as long as he had enough intermediate-level talismans, he would be able to fight even Foundation Establishment cultivators.

Qin Hao took out twenty intermediate-level talismans from his storage bag and handed them to Han Li: "Here are twenty talismans, take them."

Han Li accepted the talisman with a look of delight on his face, and thanked him repeatedly.

Just as Han Li was about to take his leave, Qin Hao suddenly called out to him: "By the way, Junior Brother Han, is there a Foundation Establishment cultivator surnamed Lin in your Yellow Maple Valley? I heard he works in the Hundred Refinements Hall."

Upon hearing this, Han Li frowned slightly, thought carefully for a moment, and said, "Senior brother, there is indeed a Martial Uncle Lin in the Hundred Refinements Hall. Senior brother, do you know this Martial Uncle Lin?"

Qin Hao nodded and said, "I don't know him, but last time I was near the market in Huangfeng Valley, I overheard him talking to another Foundation Establishment cultivator and learned some of his secrets."

"A secret?" A hint of curiosity flashed in Han Li's eyes.

"That's right." Qin Hao lowered his voice: "This Lin Mo is no ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivator. He was originally the young leader of the Thousand Bamboo Sect in the far west. Later, the Thousand Bamboo Sect was in turmoil, and the current leader seized his father's foundation and wanted to eliminate him completely. He managed to escape and fled all the way to the Yue Kingdom, where he changed his name and joined the Yellow Maple Valley, hoping to use the power of the Yellow Maple Valley to take revenge in the future."

Upon hearing this, Han Li was greatly shocked: "Is this true? That Uncle Lin has been hiding it far too well!"

Qin Hao continued, "He possesses two supreme treasures. One is a cultivation technique that can enhance divine sense. Don't underestimate this technique; the strength of divine sense has a crucial impact on a cultivator's Core Formation and Nascent Soul Transformation. The stronger the divine sense, the higher the success rate of breaking through realms. The other is a secret technique for controlling puppets. By learning this technique, one can control a large number of puppets to assist in combat."

Upon hearing Qin Hao's words, Han Li immediately perked up. Leaving aside the secret techniques for controlling puppets, the cultivation method that could enhance divine sense alone was enough to pique his interest. After experiencing the baptism of the Blood Forbidden Land, he was no longer a novice who had just entered the Yellow Maple Valley. He had gained a certain understanding of the cruelty of the cultivation world. So-called opportunities were nothing more than those obtained by the strong.

"Senior brother, what do you mean..." Han Li looked at Qin Hao, his eyes full of questions.

Qin Hao said solemnly, "This Lin Mo is not content to be just an ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivator in Huangfeng Valley. He has been secretly contacting his former subordinates from the Thousand Bamboo Sect, hoping to make a comeback. I guess he will leave Huangfeng Valley sooner or later to find his old comrades. That will be our opportunity."

He paused, then continued, "I need you to keep an eye on his movements. Once he leaves the Yellow Maple Valley area, notify me immediately. Then, we'll join forces to capture him and seize his cultivation techniques and secret methods. After it's done, you can make a copy of both techniques. How about that?"

Han Li weighed the options in his mind for a moment, then gritted his teeth and nodded: "Alright! Senior Brother, I will keep a close eye on Uncle Lin's whereabouts. If he makes any unusual moves, I will notify you immediately!"

Qin Hao nodded in satisfaction: "Alright! Then it's a deal. You should also head back to Yellow Maple Valley as soon as possible, lest someone notice anything amiss." (End of Chapter)