45: Chapter 45: Han Li's Mission!

"It truly is excellent. I feel like I'm cultivating at all times, and the speed at which I refine Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi has increased significantly. It can now be compared to that of a cultivator with a three-attribute Spiritual Root, or even a dual-attribute one."

Although Han Li was excited and happy at this moment, his heart was still filled with worry. However, not a trace of this concern showed on his face; what was revealed was only the flush of excitement.

"That's right. With this Heart Flame Fire, your cultivation speed will increase greatly, which is of immense benefit to your future. Consider this my thanks to you. I hope you will Cultivate many suitable Spirit Medicines for me later. This is a good thing for both of us."

"Apart from this, I have another matter I need to entrust to you. This is something no one else can accomplish but you. To be precise, I only trust you alone. I have no trust whatsoever in anyone else."

Before Han Li could say anything more, Zhao Changsheng changed the subject again, his expression becoming exceptionally grave and profound, giving off a heavy feeling. Han Li also reined in his excited mood, nodded, and his tone became serious.

"Senior Brother, please speak. If it's within my power, I will definitely not refuse."

"Do you remember the Blood-Colored Forbidden Land I told you about? Within that Blood-Colored Forbidden Land, there is a golden box. No matter the cost, you must find that golden box and bring it out. Absolutely do not let anyone else obtain that golden box. As for what is inside this golden box, now is not the time for you to know. If I hadn't already achieved Foundation Establishment, I would probably head to the Blood-Colored Forbidden Land myself when it opens to find that golden box."

Zhao Changsheng's words caused Han Li's expression to change repeatedly.

He naturally understood the extreme danger of the Blood-Colored Forbidden Land, but he still chose to agree, because he himself had been planning to go there.

"Alright, no problem. I will spare no effort to find and bring out that golden box for you, Senior Brother."

"Good, that puts my mind at ease. For the time being, focus on your cultivation and managing the Hundred Herbs Garden. When the Blood-Colored Forbidden Land opens, I will also help by providing you with some good items to increase your strength. That is the most important thing. Cultivate well."

Hearing Han Li's agreement, Zhao Changsheng also let out a sigh of relief, but the worry in his heart had not lessened much.

No matter how worried he was, it was useless, because in his current state, he couldn't enter the Blood-Colored Forbidden Land.

If it were possible, he wouldn't mind entering the Blood-Colored Forbidden Land himself.

However, just in case, when the time came, he would arrange for Nangong Wan's identity to be exposed—in simple terms, to prevent Nangong Wan from entering the Blood-Colored Forbidden Land.

Only in this way could he ensure Han Li had a chance to obtain the golden box.

Regarding that golden box, Zhao Changsheng was actually very curious. He felt that the Opportunity for Nangong Wan to condense a Nascent Soul in the future was entirely within it. Furthermore, the Opportunity to obtain the Legacy of the Blood-Colored Forbidden Land in the future was also inside.

Although Zhao Changsheng himself already had quite a few Opportunities, who would complain about having too many?

Such things were naturally the more, the better. Only then would there be more chances in the future to ascend to the Spirit Realm, or even the Immortal Realm, and attain true longevity.

"I understand, Junior Brother. Senior Brother, please rest assured. I will definitely Cultivate diligently and not disappoint your expectations."

At this moment, Han Li naturally knew what he should say and what he had to say.

"Good. You have nothing else to do now. You may return to Cultivate."

Zhao Changsheng's words could also be considered a dismissal, telling Han Li to leave quickly and go Cultivate.

"Yes, I take my leave."

After saying this, Han Li left Zhao Changsheng's Immortal Cave with mixed emotions.

Although he had obtained the Heart Flame Fire from Zhao Changsheng which could accelerate his cultivation, Han Li couldn't shake the feeling that his life and death were now completely under Zhao Changsheng's control.

What did this mean? Han Li understood perfectly clearly. But at present, he had neither the qualification nor the strength to resist. If he harbored even a hint of rebellious thought or action, the consequences would be unimaginable, and his life would absolutely not be spared.

Under these circumstances, he could only obediently follow Zhao Changsheng's instructions.

But upon careful reflection, for so long, there didn't seem to be any major trouble or danger.

At most, it was just cultivating a few more thousand-year spirit medicines in exchange for cultivation resources. Now, it was just urging him to Cultivate diligently. Once his strength was sufficient, he would go to the Blood-Colored Forbidden Land and bring out that golden box.

He had no idea where exactly that golden box was located, which was the most troublesome part.

However, he believed that when the time came, Zhao Changsheng would definitely tell him the specific location and not let him wander aimlessly through the Blood-Colored Forbidden Land searching randomly.

As for Han Li's thoughts, Zhao Changsheng naturally wasn't very clear, because he now considered himself to have completely grasped control over Han Li's life and death.

The reason for so blatantly controlling Han Li's life and death, and letting Han Li watch as the Heart Flame entered his body, was to make Han Li understand that he could control his life and death. He shouldn't play any tricks, lest Han Li, unaware of the situation, do something wrong. That wouldn't be good for either of them.

Moreover, this was also for Han Li's own good. With this thing's help, Han Li's cultivation speed would increase significantly, which was naturally greatly beneficial to his cultivation.

Overall, there were pros and cons. As long as Han Li obediently followed his instructions and did nothing to harm him, then the benefits Han Li could obtain would not be few. But if he acted otherwise, then he shouldn't blame him for being ruthless.

"I hope I can obtain that thing smoothly. I must not let any accidents occur."

Zhao Changsheng sighed and silently thought to himself.

However, he didn't dwell on it for long before proceeding to do the most important thing: seize the time to Cultivate.

Now that he had this Fallen Heart Flame, naturally he had to seize the time to Cultivate.

With such a supreme treasure that increased cultivation speed, Zhao Changsheng believed he was not far from condensing a Golden Core and becoming a Core Formation Stage Cultivator.

But he did not plan to become a Core Formation Stage Cultivator here in Yellow Maple Valley, because there were many dangers. It would be safer to go to the Chaotic Star Sea instead.

It wasn't that someone within the School would secretly harm him. The main issue was his current age—just over twenty. If he cultivated for another ten or eight years and reached his thirties, a Core Formation Stage Cultivator in his thirties would be an absolutely unparalleled existence throughout the entire Tiannan Cultivation World.

Under such circumstances, besides Yellow Maple Valley, which School wouldn't want to have him killed?"