Han Li used his Divine Sense to scan the first few lines a few times. Then, he carefully scanned the restriction on the rest of the content and quickly withdrew his Divine Sense from the scroll.
Even though he didn't know exactly what this restriction was, based on his many years of research on various restrictions, he was able to sense that this layer of restriction was absolutely not simple. Once he aroused the thought of forcefully breaking it open, then the jade slip would probably collapse by itself before he could even break it open. Moreover, his Divine Sense would probably suffer a great deal of damage and be affected and injured.
Han Li waved his hand and returned the grey jade slip to Jiao San's side. He said, "Fellow Daoist Jiao San, since we're both sensible people, please speak your mind.
What do you want in order to tell me this technique? "
Jiao San seemed to smile under his mask. He placed the scroll on the stone table next to him and asked, "Jiao Shiyi, before we talk about this, I have something else to ask you."
Han Li paused for a moment and said, "Fellow Daoist, please speak your mind."
"How much do you know about the Spirit Refinement Technique?" Jiao San asked calmly.
Jiao San's question was completely out of Han Li's expectations. He paused for a moment and then said, "According to what I know, the Spirit Refinement Technique is a forbidden technique in the Celestial Realm. Even though it can increase the power of one's Divine Sense, most people who practice this technique will become crazy and bloodthirsty. This will cause chaos in the Celestial Realm. Therefore, the Celestial Palaces forbid anyone from practicing it."
"Oh, that's all?" Jiao San asked slowly.
"That's about all I know.
What, is there something wrong with what I said? "Han Li asked after some thought.
"These are the basics of the Spirit Refinement Technique. If I'm not wrong, Jiao Shiyi has already reached the third level of the Spirit Refinement Technique. I wonder who taught you?
Did that person not tell you about the Spirit Refinement Technique? "Jiao San shook his head and asked.
"Back then, I happened to obtain the first half of the Spirit Refinement Technique by chance. I didn't know that there were so many taboos in this technique back then, so I've been practicing it by myself."
The figure of Immortal He Kang in the Spirit Realm surfaced in Han Li's mind, but he naturally wouldn't mention this matter.
He wasn't lying. Back then, He Kang really didn't tell him anything about the Spirit Refinement Art. He only taught him the third level of the Spirit Refinement Art.
"Fellow cultivator, you didn't have anyone to guide you. You were able to cultivate the Spirit Cultivation Art to such a high level by yourself!" Jiao San's body seemed to tremble, and his eyes shone with a strange light.
"Is there a problem?" Han Li asked with a frown.
"Not at all. Fellow Daoist is truly a genius. I am in awe." Jiao San looked at Han Li up and down again. He let out a sigh and spoke word by word.
"You flatter me. It was just a coincidence," Han Li said lightly.
"Since you don't know much about the Spirit-cultivating Art, I'll start from the beginning. Otherwise, it won't be easy to discuss the rest," Jiao San said.
"I'm all ears." Han Li's eyes flickered as he spoke with a hint of curiosity in his eyes.
He was indeed very interested in the origin of the Spirit Refinement Technique.
"What Daoist Jiao Eleven has just said is basically the truth.
Even though the Spirit Refinement Technique has many drawbacks, it is extremely powerful. It was once very famous in the Celestial Realm.
However, the reason why this technique is classified as a forbidden technique is not only because it is extremely difficult to cultivate, but also because most cultivators will become crazy and bloodthirsty. There is another important reason, and that is because the Spirit Cultivation Technique originated from the Samsara Temple. "Jiao San spoke with fervor and confidence. When he mentioned the Samsara Temple, his tone was clearly heavier.
"The Samsara Temple!" Han Li was shocked.
"Oh, it seems that Daoist Jiao Eleven knows about the Samsara Temple. That makes things easier," Jiao San said with a smile.
"I wouldn't dare. I've only heard about the Samsara Temple from rumors. Please continue, Daoist Jiao San." Han Li waved his hand and said.
"Since you've heard of the Samsara Temple, you should know that they are enemies with the other Celestial Palaces.
Anyone who cultivates the Spirit Refinement Technique is more or less related to the Samsara Temple, which is why they are being hunted down. "Jiao San nodded and continued.
"That's right, I've heard about it."
Han Li nodded upon hearing this, and the images of the Torch Dragon Sect's first Dao Master, Bai Liyan, and Daoist Hu Yan flashed through his mind.
"Rumor has it that the Spirit Refinement Technique was created by the founder of the Samsara Temple. It has always been the symbol of the Samsara Temple.
However, due to some reason, the first half of the technique was leaked out tens of thousands of years ago. Only the Samsara Temple has the second half.
Because the first half of the technique was leaked out, the Samsara Temple is very strict about the second half. They are not allowed to teach it to anyone who is not a member of the Samsara Temple, "Jiao San said slowly and looked at Han Li meaningfully.
Han Li and Jiao San looked at each other and asked, "Daoist Jiao San knows the Spirit Refinement Technique. Are you a member of the Samsara Temple?"
"That's right," Jiao San nodded.
Han Li raised his eyebrows in surprise.
He knew Jiao San's identity. He was an important figure in the Impermanence Alliance. He did not expect Jiao San to be a member of the Samsara Temple.
Even though it was normal for people from various sects to join the Impermanence Alliance, they would at most become an ordinary member like him.
Jiao San held a high position in the Impermanence Alliance, but he was also a member of the Samsara Temple. This was intriguing.
"Daoist Jiao Jiu, you want the second half of the Spirit Refinement Technique. It is difficult, but it is also very easy," Jiao San continued.
"You mean …" Han Li was slightly stunned.
"That's right. If you are willing to join the Samsara Temple, I will give you the jade slip immediately," Jiao San said.
Han Li's finger lightly tapped on the tea table beside him in silence.
Jiao San did not rush him and sat quietly at the side.
Suddenly, footsteps could be heard. It was a servant holding a tray with two cups of Spiritual Tea on it.
The teacup was sparkling and translucent, and it was unknown what material it was made of. The spirit tea in the teacup was also extremely extraordinary. Although there wasn't much of a tea aroma coming from the teacup, wisps of white mist would occasionally seep out from the teacup, condensing into the shape of a few red-crowned cranes, circling around the teacup before slowly drifting away.
"Haha, Daoist Jiao Jiu, you have been here for a long time, but I have not served you any tea. This is the White Mist Spiritual Tea of the Samsara Temple. It is very good, please have a taste," Jiao San looked at the Spiritual Tea on the tray and said with a smile.
The servant placed the teacups beside them and quickly left.
Han Li was thinking about something and did not pay attention to the Spiritual Tea beside him. When he heard Jiao San's words, he looked at the teacups beside him in surprise.
The white mist was not ordinary water vapor. It was extremely dense Celestial Spiritual Qi. It was able to take shape on its own. This Spiritual Tea was extraordinary.
Han Li's eyes flickered. The Celestial Spiritual Qi in this cup of Spiritual Tea was equivalent to a month of his cultivation.
This Spiritual Tea could be considered a Celestial Grade.
However, he did not have the habit of drinking tea in a foreign place. Even though he was tempted, he did not touch the teacup.
Jiao San smiled when he saw Han Li's cautiousness. He picked up the teacup and began to taste it.
Han Li silently sat to the side. Although he appeared calm on the surface, his heart was in turmoil.
The incident at the Torch Dragon Path had left a deep impression on him. The first Path Master, Baili Yan, was a Half-Step Primordial Unity and had a high status in the Torch Dragon Path. However, because he was a member of the Samsara Temple, he was betrayed by most of the Golden Immortal Dao Masters and was killed by the Northern Frost Immortal Palace.
Taoist Huyan obviously had a lot to do with the Samsara Temple. In order to protect Bai Liyan, his life and death were unknown.
Han Li did not know much about the mysterious Samsara Temple. However, he knew that the Northern Frost Immortal Palace and the so-called "Heavenly Court" were hostile to the Samsara Temple.
Even though he was being hunted down by the Northern Frost Immortal Palace because of Tao Yu, he did not want to join the Samsara Temple and stand on the opposite side of the Immortal Palaces.
To him, who was not very powerful now, it was asking for trouble.
However, if he did not join the Samsara Temple, he would not be able to obtain the next part of the Art of Cultivating the Spirit and would face the risk of falling into madness.
Han Li hesitated and did not speak for a long time.
Jiao San's eyes flickered when he saw that Han Li did not speak. He put down the teacup and said, "Are you worried that you will become an enemy of the Northern Frost Immortal Palace after joining the Samsara Temple?"
"That's right." Han Li didn't hide anything and directly answered.
"Haha, you must have lived in the Black Wind Sea for a long time and do not know much about the outside world.
Even though the Northern Frost Immortal Palace is powerful, they cannot dominate the world. The Samsara Temple is not the only force that can compete with them. It is just that they did not stand out until the critical moment.
Moreover, the Samsara Temple is in the dark while the Northern Frost Immortal Palace is in the light. It will not be easy for them to find us, "Jiao San laughed.
"You have said so much, but do you have any proof?
I don't think I will completely believe you just because of what you said! "Han Li said seriously.
"You will know in the future whether what I said is true or not.
Moreover, you have the third part of the Art of Cultivating the Spirit. Once the Immortal Palace finds out, they will treat you as a member of the Samsara Temple.
According to my observation, you have experienced a backlash not long ago. If you do not cultivate the next part of the Art of Cultivating the Spirit in time, I am afraid that the next time … "Jiao San said meaningfully.
Han Li was shocked when he heard this.
He had already tried his best to restrain the power of the Divine Sense in his mind. He did not expect that Jiao San would still find out about his Divine Sense.
Han Li continued to tap the tea table with his fingers. Various thoughts ran through his mind and his eyes became determined.