202: Chapter 202 Qi Refining Level Six

He took a thin Secret Manual from the bookshelf and opened the cover, where the four characters "Blinking Sword Manual" were written in black ink on white paper.

"Blinking Sword Manual? A strange name."

Han Li flipped through it casually; his ability to never forget what he had seen allowed him to finish the book in just a short moment.

Tossing the Secret Manual aside, Han Li carefully counted the books on the shelf, surprised to find there were actually seventy-two identical Secret Manuals.

His curiosity piqued, Han Li spent the time from noon until dusk reading, until he had memorized all seventy-two Secret Manuals.

The reason this sword manual was named the "Blinking Sword Manual" was that it utilized various light sources and visual errors to defeat enemies; often, within the time it took to blink, it could claim a life.

"The item is good, but unfortunately, it doesn't suit me..."

After finishing, Han Li picked up the books, put them back one by one, and did not study them further.

Walking slowly to another bookshelf, Han Li casually took a sword manual titled "Crescent Moon Sword Technique" and a movement technique manual titled "Cloud Wandering Steps" before leaving the Seven Absolutes Hall.

This sword technique was considered top-tier in the Seven Absolutes Hall; each strike was like a crescent moon in the sky. Although it was not a grand or aggressive style, the sword moves were swift, and the offense and defense were ingenious with no openings, making it a decent sword technique.

As for the "Cloud Wandering Steps," it was also an incredibly elegant movement technique. Combined with the "Crescent Moon Sword Technique," it followed a stylish path of killing enemies while remaining carefree and composed.

However, that Blinking Sword Manual also had its merits; he could practice it later to complement the Crescent Moon Sword Technique.

When Han Li returned, the light in the mountains had already dimmed, and the entire mountain range was draped in a thin layer of mist. Han Li moved quickly along the small path, finally arriving at Sunset Peak before dark.

Back in his room, Han Li placed the two Secret Manuals on the table and prepared to begin Cultivating the nameless mantra.

However, not long after, a knock came at the door. It was a beautiful sixteen or seventeen-year-old girl with a pure appearance, a maid sent by Wang Juechu.

"Young Master Han Li, I have come to bring you your meal." The girl's voice was slightly coquettish and soft.

Seeing the beautiful maid weakly holding the food box, Han Li's eyes lit up. He touched the maid's fair, smooth, and tender hand before taking the box.

"Remember to come early tomorrow as well; I wake up early..."

The maid's cheeks flushed slightly after Han Li touched her hand, and she watched from the side as Han Li ate.

"Understood, Young Master... Do you have any other instructions?"

Hearing this, ripples stirred in Han Li's heart. Although he was only about ten years old, people from the countryside matured early, and he had been developing quickly these past few days, his thoughts gradually becoming more open...

However, after finishing his meal, Han Li simply chatted with the pure maid for a while before focusing on his Cultivation.

Early the next morning, Han Li was taken by his master to a stone chamber specially built for him.

The door of the stone chamber was made of large bluestone; it would not be an easy task for an ordinary person to break in from the outside.

Such a quiet room for Cultivation was not something just anyone could possess, except for those with a certain status in the Seven Mysteries Sect, such as the Sect Leader, Elders, or Hall Masters.

Because these stone chambers were specifically built for those with profound Internal Skill to prevent Qi Deviation while Cultivating, a wave of gratitude welled up in Han Li's heart for this convenient master of his.

Following his master Wang Juechu into the stone chamber, he could see a meditation cushion in the center, and besides a table, there was only a pot of water.

"Disciple, from now on, whenever you want to Cultivate, come here." Wang Juechu looked at Han Li with a smile, satisfied with his reaction.

"Thank you, Master!"

Ever since he became the disciple of the Sect Leader, all kinds of secret medicines and medicinal soups had been endless. Precious treasures were constantly being used on Han Li, which always touched him deeply.

Since leaving the village, apart from his third uncle, only the Sect Leader had treated him the best.

Time slipped away as Han Li Cultivated, and in the blink of an eye, six months had passed. During this period, Han Li had already practiced the secret mantra given by Doctor Mo to its limit.

However, it was only the sixth layer, because Doctor Mo had only given Han Li six layers.

But Han Li did not reveal this; every time he went, he hid his true Realm. Currently, all Doctor Mo knew was that he was at the third layer, still a bit away from the fourth.

Thinking back to the first time he arrived at Divine Hand Valley and saw the "Longevity Scripture" on the table, Han Li felt a wave of frustration.

At the time, he had flipped through it casually, thinking it was a book for self-cultivation and mental tranquility, so he hadn't looked at it again. He hadn't expected that later, upon reflection, the content Doctor Mo taught him was actually that very Longevity Scripture.

"If I can get my hands on that book, there should be the subsequent parts."

Han Li rose from the meditation cushion, thinking about how to get the Longevity Scripture from Doctor Mo's hands.

"Should I just be direct and confess? Anyway, looking at Doctor Mo's demeanor, he also has requests of me." Han Li paced back and forth, but thinking of Doctor Mo's previous expressions, he dismissed this idea.

Should he just snatch it?

However, to be cautious, it would be better to find someone to test Doctor Mo's strength first...

But who to find? That made Han Li struggle.

After thinking it over, Han Li couldn't find a good solution, but thinking about the immortal Elder Xiao residing in his mind, Han Li felt reassured.

Han Li weighed his own strength again and was instantly filled with confidence.

A few days ago, his master Wang Juechu was no longer his match, let alone Doctor Mo.

Thinking of this, Han Li smiled and decided to go steal the Longevity Scripture in the middle of the night; if he were discovered, he would just play it by ear.

With his strength, Han Li was not afraid at all.

Late at night, Han Li wrapped himself up tightly. Although his stature was there for all to see and he clearly looked like a child, Han Li pursed his lips, helpless about it.

He snuck toward Divine Hand Valley. The forest was dead silent, and the branches around the small path, illuminated by the moonlight, looked like baring-fanged and claw-waving monsters.

Han Li darted past quickly, turning into a black shadow under the dim moonlight, blending into the environment.

He landed silently in front of Doctor Mo's house and tiptoed toward the window.

Peering inside, it was pitch black. The moonlight outside could only cast a tiny bit of brightness, and an ordinary person would not be able to see inside.

But Han Li was different; he could see the inside clearly and searched around with his eyes.

It wasn't in the living room.

He tiptoed to the bedroom window again. Han Li leaned in to look and saw Doctor Mo lying on the bed with his eyes closed, fast asleep.

And that "Longevity Scripture" was right there on the table beside him.

Seeing this Secret Manual, Han Li felt a surge of joy.

Glancing at the sleeping Doctor Mo, Han Li had no intention of playing tricks. Gritting his teeth, he thought, just do it!

"Bang!"

The window shattered, wood splinters flying everywhere, startling the sleeping Doctor Mo awake.

"Who!"

As soon as the word fell, several hidden weapons were instantly shot at Han Li, accompanied by a foul odor that permeated the room.

In this darkness, Han Li could see everything clearly. He tilted his body slightly, dodging the hidden weapons, and then threw a punch at Doctor Mo.

Han Li appeared to be heading toward Doctor Mo, but just as they were about to make contact, he shifted his body and arrived at the table to the side.

With a sweep of his hand, he snatched the "Longevity Scripture."

Seeing this, Doctor Mo was furious. What was wrong with this person?

He stepped forward and slammed a palm toward Han Li. Seeing that he had the Longevity Scripture in hand, Han Li also met Doctor Mo with a palm strike.

"Slap!"

Doctor Mo was instantly knocked back repeatedly, and even the arm he used to clash was trembling uncontrollably.

Seeing this, Han Li knew what to expect; he leaped lightly and jumped out of the window.