Chapter 1693: Combined Secret Technique

As Cai Liuying spoke, she raised her delicate hand and drew the jade box into the air, whereupon it vanished with a flash.

Han Li smiled at this, then proceeded to discuss cultivation topics with Cai Liuying, without once attempting to inquire about her purpose for coming.

Seeing Han Li's demeanor, the Crystal Race beauty smiled faintly and continued to chat idly, also refraining from mentioning the reason for her visit.

Their conversation stretched on for a full hour. Both remained perfectly calm and composed, appearing as though they could continue chatting for another hour.

The woman in the white cloak remained silent, yet she was visibly growing restless. Her gaze, faintly discernible through her veil, continuously darted back and forth between Han Li and the Crystal Race beauty, betraying considerable impatience.

Seeing this, Cai Liuying frowned slightly, but then gave Han Li a sidelong glance and said with a light chuckle:

"Fellow Daoist Han, it's only been a little over a year since we last met, yet your composure has vastly improved. You haven't even inquired about my purpose until now. Have you perhaps cultivated some special secret art recently, or has your cultivation greatly advanced?"

"Senior must be joking. How can I claim to possess such composure? It's simply that since Senior hadn't volunteered the information, how could this junior presume to ask?" Han Li replied respectfully.

"In that case, I suppose I have indeed misjudged Fellow Daoist Han. Still, even if I hadn't spoken, I imagine you must have already guessed a few things." Cai Liuying offered a faint smile and spoke nonchalantly.

"Well... this junior does have some suspicions. Senior's visit this time, could it perhaps be related to the Guanghan Realm?" Han Li asked candidly.

"Haha, Fellow Daoist has indeed guessed correctly. My humble self and my disciple have come precisely for this matter. I believe that soon, Fellow Daoist Duan will also bring another person to visit." Cai Liuying chuckled, clapping her hands.

"In that case, could your disciple be...?" Han Li paused, his gaze immediately falling upon the cloaked woman, a hint of surprise in his expression.

"Precisely. My disciple is one of the individuals possessing the Primordial Magnetic Body whom I mentioned to you previously," the Crystal Race beauty admitted candidly.

"If this junior recalls correctly, the person Senior mentioned last time was a guest elder of your esteemed clan. How has she now become your disciple?" Han Li asked, astonished.

"What's so strange about that? I only took her on as my disciple last year," Cai Liuying replied with a sweet smile.

"Ah, I see. This junior was simply confused for a moment." Han Li's mouth twitched, and he let out a wry chuckle.

"Do you perhaps believe I only took this disciple because of the matter concerning the Guanghan Realm?" the Crystal Race beauty asked meaningfully.

"How could this junior possibly think that?" Han Li's expression shifted slightly.

"It's perfectly fine if you did. However, I can assure you that my disciple joined my tutelage entirely willingly, without the slightest compulsion." Cai Liuying showed an air of nonchalance.

"I did indeed sincerely become Master's disciple, and was not forced in the slightest," the cloaked woman finally spoke at this moment.

Her voice was slightly deep, yet possessed an indescribable magnetism, quite pleasing to the ear.

Hearing this, Han Li's face revealed a rare trace of sheepishness. He could only offer an awkward smile and remained silent.

"Actually, my purpose for coming this time is quite simple: I wished for you to first get acquainted with my disciple, as you two will need to work together when we reach the Guanghan Realm," Cai Liuying said slowly.

"Senior, by saying that, are you implying that the Guanghan Realm is about to open?" Han Li couldn't help but ask.

"Fellow Daoist has not misjudged. Barring any unforeseen circumstances, the Guanghan Realm will open in one month," the Crystal Race beauty said, her smile fading.

"One month later? That quickly?" Han Li was genuinely startled.

"What, Fellow Daoist Han, do you still have unfinished business?" Cai Liuying asked, her eyes flashing.

"No, not really. It's just that if I were given a few more decades, this junior might have the opportunity to cultivate his magic power to its peak, and then seize this chance to advance as well." Han Li grimaced, speaking with a hint of helplessness.

"This would indeed be a missed opportunity. However, your current cultivation is only at the seventh stage of the noble clan. Even if you cultivate to the peak realm, as long as you dedicate more time, breaking through the bottleneck won't be overly difficult. Furthermore, Brother Duan and I have already promised you such significant benefits; Fellow Daoist Han should be content," the Crystal Race beauty said indifferently upon hearing him.

"Senior, rest assured, even if this junior wished to withdraw at the last moment, Senior Qianjizi would absolutely not permit it." Han Li's heart tightened, but he replied with a smile.

"It's good that Fellow Daoist understands. This time, besides introducing my disciple to you, I also need to brief you on a few other matters, as the Guanghan Realm and that forbidden ruin are exceptionally perilous. Before you depart, you will also need to prepare some essential magical artifacts and treasures," Cai Liuying said, nodding and then changing the subject.

"Please, Senior, I would be grateful for your guidance," Han Li replied, pleased and quite sincere.

The Crystal Race beauty observed this, nodded in satisfaction, and began to elaborate.

"I won't dwell on the main taboos within the Guanghan Realm; others will naturally explain those to you before you depart. What I will share are some of my own personal experiences from entering the Guanghan Realm back then..."