Chapter 377: Resolving Doubts

"Child of Reincarnation? What is the Child of Reincarnation?" Han Li asked, slightly startled.

"You can think of it as the core member of the Reincarnation Hall. It's not something one can become just by wanting to; one must not only have exceptional qualities but also special potential. In the end, it boils down to one thing: being chosen by the Reincarnation Hall." Jiao San did not elaborate further, only speaking slowly.

"I am merely an ordinary rogue cultivator, with neither exceptional qualities nor any apparent potential," Han Li said, his heart stirring but his expression unchanged.

"Fellow Daoist Hao Shiyi is being too modest. You are a Dao Pill master, and in terms of potential, you are no less than any cultivation prodigy," Jiao San said with a chuckle.

Han Li stood up abruptly upon hearing this, staring at Jiao San with a gaze as sharp as a knife.

Jiao San sat smiling, calmly facing Han Li's piercing stare without flinching.

The two stared at each other for a long time, Jiao San's expression remaining unchanged throughout.

After who knows how long, the sharpness in Han Li's eyes gradually receded, and he spoke: "How do you know about this?"

"The Dew Condensing Grass you obtained was exchanged from me, and you have posted many tasks in the Wuchang Alliance. With a little investigation, it's not hard to guess that you were refining a Dao Pill," Jiao San explained with a smile.

Han Li remained silent, saying nothing.

Seeing this, Jiao San continued: "That great pill tribulation in the Black Wind Sea not long ago was also caused by you, wasn't it? With so many factors combined, if I still couldn't guess your identity, then I would be too incompetent."

"That Ge Yu last time, he was from your Reincarnation Hall, right?" Han Li asked after a moment's deliberation.

"That's right. He had already detected your identity as a Dao Pill master at that time, but he didn't reveal it," Jiao San nodded in acknowledgment.

"Heh, the Reincarnation Hall truly has vast powers. I thought I had managed to hide it back then," Han Li said with a hint of self-mockery in his eyes.

Even as he said this, he felt a sense of relief inside.

It seemed the Reincarnation Hall had only discovered that he refined Dao Pills and knew nothing else. That put his mind at ease.

The exposure of his identity as a Dao Pill master was not a big deal to him.

"Actually, fellow Daoist, there is no need for such concern. Han Yu is proficient in a certain probing secret art, which is why he was able to detect it. If someone else had been in his place, they would not have seen through you. However, had that been the case, you would not have obtained the Divine Refining Art today. This shows that you, fellow Daoist Hao Shiyi, are fated to be with the Reincarnation Hall." Jiao San said with a smile.

"I now have a general understanding of the situation in your Reincarnation Hall. However, I am still not clear on the internal specifics. Could you, fellow Daoist Jiao San, explain a bit for me?" Han Li sat down again and said after a moment's thought.

"Of course. Our Reincarnation Hall differs from other sects. We have no fixed territory and are a relatively loose organization. We do not restrict members to staying in one place. Moreover, members communicate with each other through special transmission treasures. This should be quite convenient for a wandering cultivator like you, who is accustomed to freedom." Jiao San said with a smile upon hearing this.

"Oh, that sounds quite similar to the Everlasting Alliance." Han Li stroked his chin and said.

Jiao San's eyes flickered slightly upon hearing this, as if hesitating over something.

"Fellow Daoist Jiao San, what's wrong?" Han Li asked, somewhat puzzled.

"Nothing. Since you are not an outsider, I won't hide anything from you." Jiao San smiled and said.

"I am all ears." Han Li said, a thoughtful look flashing in his eyes.

"In the various immortal domains of the Immortal Realm, many major powers, though formidable, often cannot attend to every detail. Thus, they allow some medium and small-sized forces to attach themselves and serve. Our Reincarnation Hall is the same. The Everlasting Alliance can actually be considered a subordinate organization of our Reincarnation Hall. Do you understand now?" Jiao San paused and continued.

"I see." Han Li looked up in surprise upon hearing this, and only spoke after a long while.

With her explanation, many previous doubts could be resolved. No wonder Jiao San, as a high-ranking member of the Everlasting Alliance, was also a member of the Reincarnation Hall. In the end, both belonged to the same lineage.

"The relationship between the Reincarnation Hall and the Everlasting Alliance is almost unknown within the Everlasting Alliance. Even within the Reincarnation Hall, only the core members, the Sons of Reincarnation, are aware of it. After all, our Reincarnation Hall is a mortal enemy of the Heavenly Court. If this matter leaks out, the Everlasting Alliance will also be hunted down by the Heavenly Court. Fellow Daoist Hao Shiyi, you must keep this confidential and never divulge it." Jiao San said solemnly.

"Rest assured, fellow Daoist Jiao San. This is a matter of great importance, and I understand the stakes." Han Li said with a complex look in his eyes, nodding in agreement.

Outwardly he did so, but inwardly he sighed.

By revealing such an important matter to him, Jiao San appeared to trust him, but in reality, she was putting great pressure on him.

Having learned such a major secret of the Reincarnation Hall, if he refused to join, he would likely not be able to leave this place easily today.

"For convenience, members of the Reincarnation Hall always wear the masks of the Everlasting Alliance when operating outside. Members use the masks to contact each other, trade, or issue tasks, basically acting the same as the Everlasting Alliance." Jiao San pointed to the mask on her face and said.

"Members of the Reincarnation Hall must also contribute something, just like the Everlasting Alliance, I presume?" Han Li asked after a moment's deliberation.

"Not bad. Members of the Reincarnation Hall must complete a mission once every thousand years. Of course, one can choose not to do the mission, but then they must pay immortal jade stones or other resources equivalent to the mission's value." Jiao San nodded.

"So then, high-ranking members of the Wuchang Alliance are not necessarily members of the Reincarnation Hall, while members of the Reincarnation Hall, including the Children of Reincarnation, generally hold high-ranking status in the Wuchang Alliance." Han Li said thoughtfully.

"You can think of it that way. That's about all there is to say about the Reincarnation Hall." Jiao San finished, then stopped speaking and slowly savored his tea.

"Since Fellow Daoist Jiao San has so sincerely invited me and told me so much about the Reincarnation Hall, if I were to refuse again, I would be too ungrateful. I agree to join the Reincarnation Hall." Han Li lowered his head in thought for a moment, then looked up and said.

"Good! I was right about you. To be honest, although being a rogue cultivator is free and unfettered, the further one progresses in cultivation, the higher the resource requirements. This path has its limitations. Joining our Reincarnation Hall is definitely a wise choice." Jiao San said, setting down his teacup.

"Fellow Daoist Jiao San flatters me. From now on, we are both members of the Reincarnation Hall. Please guide me." Han Li nodded with a smile.

"No problem. If you have any questions in the future, feel free to ask me. You are a Dao Alchemist; I would be eager to curry favor with you." Jiao San said with a joking laugh.

Han Li smiled faintly and cupped his hands in salute.

After he agreed to join the Reincarnation Hall, the relationship between the two seemed to draw much closer.

Jiao San waved his hand and produced a new red lion-head mask with the number five on it, handing it to Han Li. "This is your new mask. From today, you will use the new code name 'Long Wu.' As for 'He Eleven,' you may choose to keep it."

Han Li nodded and took the red lion-head mask, examining it up and down.

He had been wanting to replace the green ox-head mask, so this worked out perfectly.

He waved his hand and formed a hand seal, sending a beam of green light into the lion-head mask, but there was no reaction. He was momentarily startled.

"This red mask is different from ordinary Wuchang Alliance masks; it requires a unique technique of the Reincarnation Hall to activate." Jiao San said, flicking his wrist and sending a jade slip flying toward Han Li.

Han Li caught the jade slip with one hand and pressed it to his forehead.

After a moment, he muttered an incantation and waved his hand, sending out a spell seal.

A layer of red light immediately appeared on the lion-head mask, condensing into a red light screen.

Seeing this, Han Li did not continue to activate it. He changed his hand seal and dispelled the light screen.

"This mask appears ordinary on the surface, but it is specially made by the Reincarnation Hall. Besides having all the functions of a high-level Wuchang Alliance mask, it has another wonderful use: it can conceal the aura of the Divine Refining Art. Although it is not perfect, as long as you are careful, it will not be easily detected by the patrol envoys of the Heavenly Court." Jiao San added.

Han Li's eyes lit up at this. He took another look at the red mask before putting it away, then looked up at Jiao San.

Jiao San seemed to understand Han Li's intention. He stood up, picked up the gray jade slip from the table, muttered an incantation, and waved his hand to send out several spell seals.

A layer of gray light appeared on the surface of the jade slip, like hazy mist mixed with specks of black light, looking very mysterious.

The gray light flashed and then dissipated.

Seeing this, a flicker of excitement passed through Han Li's eyes.

"According to the rules of our Reincarnation Hall, new members can receive one layer of the Divine Refining Art technique for free. This jade slip contains the technique for the fourth layer. For subsequent techniques, you will need to exchange for them separately." Jiao San handed over the jade slip.

Han Li took the jade slip, but inwardly he gave a bitter laugh.

He had previously thought the jade slip contained the complete latter half of the Divine Refining Art, but it turned out to be only the fourth layer. The Reincarnation Hall really knew how to do business.

However, for him at present, the fourth-layer technique was sufficient.

As he thought, he pressed the jade slip to his forehead and extended his divine sense into it.

The restrictions within the jade slip had indeed been removed, and a profoundly mysterious technique clearly appeared before his eyes.

Suppressing his excitement, Han Li quickly scanned through it.

The technique was not long, only a few thousand characters. He finished reading it quickly and committed it to memory.

Han Li took a deep breath, closed his eyes, and stood still without moving.

Seeing this, Jiao San stood by with his hands at his sides, his gaze sweeping over Han Li without disturbing him.

After standing for a full quarter of an hour, Han Li opened his eyes and let out a long breath.

The problem of the Divine Refining Art had always been a heavy stone pressing on his heart. Now that this stone had finally been removed, he felt much lighter.