txolops Chapter 2 Joining Forces with Han Li
Chapter 2 Joining Forces with Han Li
Han Li has been feeling somewhat uneasy lately!
But he couldn't quite put his finger on what was wrong. He just had a vague feeling that Doctor Mo was looking at him like he was looking at some kind of treasure, not at all like the way a master and disciple would look at each other!
He had also suspected that there was something wrong with the Changchun Gong he was practicing, but nothing happened after several years of practice!
In the evening, Han Li, as usual, came to a secluded place in the back mountain. This was where his biggest secret was located: the medicinal herbs cultivated in the little green bottle grew.
After tending to the medicinal herbs, Han Li returned to the hut and saw a tall figure standing in front of it from afar.
It's Zhang Tie!
Speaking of people Han Li can trust, Zhang Tie is one of them. The two of them became disciples of Doctor Mo together and can be said to be brothers who grew up together.
"Zhang Tie, how's your cultivation going lately?!" Han Li asked with concern, not being very wary of Zhang Tie.
Looking at the unremarkable young man before him, Zhang Tie felt somewhat dazed.
Han Li is still a young man at the moment. He has not yet experienced the "torture" of Doctor Mo and the events that followed. Although he is still cautious, he is not very cunning!
"Han Li, I have something important to tell you, it's very important, it concerns our lives!" Zhang Tie whispered in Han Li's ear, saying something that made Han Li feel surprised and suspicious.
However, Han Li, true to his character, quickly composed himself after a few moments of change in expression. He didn't press further, but simply nodded and said, "Go on!"
Zhang Tie nodded secretly. Just like in the original story, Han Li was cautious and suspicious, but he was also decisive!
"I overheard Doctor Mo's scheme by chance. He took you as his apprentice not to teach you skills, but to possess your body!" Zhang Tie said bluntly.
Han Li's expression changed slightly, but he quickly regained his composure: "Possession?!"
"Yes, it's possession, a method used by cultivators. The Everlasting Spring Technique you cultivate is a cultivation method. When you reach the fourth level, that will be the time for Mo Juren to make his move!"
"You would never guess that Mo Juren is only middle-aged. He only looks old because his original body was severely injured. That's why he needs to possess a younger body, and you were chosen by him because you can cultivate the Everlasting Spring Technique!"
Han Li remained silent for a long time, seemingly processing Zhang Tie's words.
Thinking of the way Doctor Mo had looked at him recently, and the barely concealed urgency in his eyes, combined with what Zhang Tie had said, Han Li immediately believed it to be about 80% true. However, his cautious nature was innate!
"Zhang Tie, how do you know all this?" Han Li looked at Zhang Tie, his eyes filled with surprise and doubt.
"Because before he could possess you, that old bastard Mo Juren wanted to deal with me first. He taught you the Everlasting Spring Technique in order to possess you, and he taught me the Elephant Armor Technique in order to turn me into a human puppet!!!"
Zhang Tie's words made Han Li's pupils shrink and his heart tremble.
"Is what you call a cultivator real or fake?" Han Li asked slowly, still feeling that Zhang Tie's words were somewhat fantastical.
After all, in Han Li's mind, the martial arts masters of the Seven Mysteries Sect were already superior people, while Mo Juren was just good at medicine!
Cultivating immortality? That sounds like a fantasy!
However, Zhang Tie had already anticipated that Han Li would ask such a question.
"That little green bottle you have can accelerate the growth of medicinal herbs; it's a legendary magical technique!"
Han Li's pupils contracted sharply, and he instinctively covered his chest.
"Zhang Tie, what... what happened to you...?"
"Don't worry, this is something only you and I know. That old devil Mo Juren doesn't know anything about it! Now you should believe me, right?" Zhang Tie knew that if he didn't give Han Li a hard time, this guy's cautious nature would probably keep him questioning him until tomorrow.
He doesn't have much time left. According to the timeline predicted by the ancient books, that old devil Mo Juren will probably return from gathering herbs in the next few days. He still needs to spend time making plans!
Han Li stared at Zhang Tie for a long time, and seeing that there was no greed in his eyes, he gradually felt relieved.
Then Han Li cursed himself inwardly for being so petty. Zhang Tie had told him such a secret, yet he was still speculating about Zhang Tie!
For a time, Han Li trusted Zhang Tie even more, though this was mostly out of sympathy and a desire to stick together for warmth!
"Zhang Tie, if what you're saying is true, then what should we do? Should we run away while Mo Da... Ju Ren hasn't returned yet?" Han Li felt a little uneasy.
According to Zhang Tie, Mo Juren must have been planning for a long time, and escaping from the Seven Mysteries Sect might be the best course of action!
Zhang Tie, on the other side, watched Han Li silently. Sure enough, the nickname was right; Han Li's talent for escaping was innate!
However, Zhang Tie had no intention of running away. Although Mo Juren was a troublesome fellow, there were ways to deal with him.
Although Zhang Tie looked down on Doctor Mo's shabby clothes, Yu Zitong, who was behind him, was a member of a cultivation family and must know a lot of secrets!
He and Han Li could escape the Seven Mysteries Sect, but where could they escape to? Could they possibly live a wretched life in the mortal world?
Moreover, there's Jin Guang, the treasure-giving master. Zhang Tie is also very envious of that Ascension Token. Even if he doesn't use it, he can still exchange it for a lot of cultivation resources!
On the path of cultivation, resources are king!
Han Li is a living example. Without the resources provided by the little green bottle, how far could an ordinary cultivator with four spiritual roots go? They probably wouldn't even be able to touch the threshold of Foundation Establishment.
"Han Li, where can we run to? We can run, but what about our families down the mountain? Will they run with us? In my opinion, we should devise a plan to kill Mo Juren and eliminate any future trouble!!!"
Upon hearing Zhang Tie's words, Han Li also realized what was happening.
They might be able to run, but Mo Juren would definitely not let their families go... Thinking of his parents and younger sister at home, Han Li clenched his fists, his expression changing rapidly.
"Zhang Tie, you're right. You can escape for a while, but you can't escape forever!" Han Li quickly realized that there was no choice. It was a matter of life or death between them and Mo Juren; there was no other way!
However, thinking of Mo Juren's methods, Han Li frowned and asked, "Zhang Tie, can the two of us handle Mo Juren?"
"You should be at the third level of Qi Refining by now! I'm a bit stronger than you thought!" Zhang Tie raised his right hand, palm down, and poured a wisp of spiritual energy into the ground beside Han Li's feet.
A burr suddenly appeared and landed at Han Li's feet.
Han Li looked down at the soil spike, his shock impossible to conceal.
"Zhang Tie, you...you're also a legendary cultivator?"
Han Li felt that his worldview had been completely reshaped. There were immortals in this world, and his companions who were with him day and night were actually cultivators.
No, according to Zhang Tie, wouldn't he be...
"I've only just begun, at the first level of Qi Refining, and I've mastered a ground spike spell. My cultivation level is still considerably lower than yours!"
Zhang Tie briefly discussed with Han Li some cultivation realms he knew from his previous life.
After digesting this, Han Li was secretly amazed. It turned out that he had been a cultivator all along, but he had been kept in the dark because of Mo Juren's deception!
However, looking at the ground spikes beside him, Han Li's eyes flashed with envy. Although his realm was higher, he was still no match for Zhang Tie in terms of skill!
"Mo Juren will probably be back in the next few days, so you and I should..."
Inside the wooden house, two figures huddled together, whispering and plotting something.
......
A few days later, in the secret chamber of Mo Juren on the back mountain of the Seven Mysteries Sect.
"Brother Mo, I feel uneasy. Let's move the plan forward!" Yu Zitong's remnant soul stirred restlessly in Mo Juren's sea of consciousness.
The frail and decrepit Mo Juren stopped grinding the medicinal herbs and frowned: "You're overthinking it. Han Li is a simple-minded kid, how could he be so wrong?"
"Naive? Brother Mo, you've lived for so many years, yet your judgment of people is really poor. That kid has been distracted during his practice lately. Every time you look at him, he avoids your gaze. What else could it be but a guilty conscience!"
"That kid has probably realized something's wrong! If the cooked duck flies away, we'll both be dead!" Yu Zitong's sinister words made Mo Juren's face turn ugly.
However, considering Han Li's recent changes, something does seem off!
Could it be that this kid has noticed something?