Chapter 501: Unexpected

A soft cry of "Ouch" pulled Han Li's thoughts back to reality.

Han Li followed the sound and saw that Mo Yu, who had just been gently holding Lu Yuqing's delicate hand, was now tilting his neck, one ear pinched by a slender hand, his face twisted in pain.

The owner of that hand was naturally "Lu Yuqing."

Jiao San was also stunned at the sight.

"I told you not to hold it, and you still did! Did you take my words as wind past your ears?" "Lu Yuqing" had shed her earlier shyness and scolded angrily.

"Ouch... stop... stop, it's going to tear off. I was wrong... I was wrong, okay..." Mo Yu wailed in agony, quickly begging for mercy.

"When have you ever admitted you were wrong and actually changed? If it weren't for you, why would I be in this state?" "Lu Yuqing" lifted her hand slightly, and Mo Yu's head rose a bit as well.

"I came to apologize to you... others are watching..." Mo Yu tilted his neck, forcing a smile on his face, and said ingratiatingly.

"Lu Yuqing" glanced at Han Li and Jiao San, snorted softly, and only then did the two fair fingers pinching Mo Yu's ear loosen slightly.

Mo Yu, as if granted amnesty, quickly covered his ear with one hand and smiled ingratiatingly at "Lu Yuqing."

"Why did you let those people from Cangliu Palace go? You know very well the consequences if the matters here reach the天庭." "Lu Yuqing" frowned and asked.

"Those people are just insignificant small fry, no need to bother. And even if we killed them, the news of our resurrection couldn't be hidden." Mo Yu chuckled and said.

"Lu Yuqing" raised an eyebrow upon hearing this and was about to say more, but Mo Yu suddenly turned around, looked at Han Li and the others, and said while patting his chest:

"This time, my Wusheng and I were able to be reborn thanks to the help of you two. Although I, Mo Yu, am not a gentleman, I always repay kindness. Whatever requests you have, just speak up. My wife and I will not disappoint you."

"Lu Yuqing" glared at Mo Yu upon hearing this, then turned her beautiful eyes to Han Li and said, "Fellow Daoist Han, earlier I relied on your escort to successfully unlock my memories. If I don't repay this kindness, it will hinder my Dao heart. So please don't be polite; whatever request you have, just say it."

"Fellow Daoist Han? Those people just now called you Li Feiyu... Hey, what exactly is your name?" Mo Yu asked solemnly upon hearing Lu Yuqing's words.

"A name is just a form of address. You may call me Li Feiyu." Han Li's eyes flickered slightly as he said.

"Hmph, hiding and covering up, you're really not straightforward!" Mo Yu glanced at Han Li with dissatisfaction and snorted.

Jiao San's eyes also flickered slightly at these words, but she still said nothing.

"Since Fellow Daoist Lu has said so, I will comply with respect. Although I have cultivated a spirit domain, I still haven't fully mastered it. Both of you are seniors; I would like to ask for your guidance on the use of the spirit domain." Han Li, not wanting to dwell on the matter, spoke up.

Mo Yu and "Lu Yuqing" exchanged a glance upon hearing this.

"Everyone's spirit domain differs due to the laws they cultivate, and the specific methods of use vary. One must explore on their own. However, the cultivation insights of others can indeed serve as reference. This is some of my experience in cultivating the spirit domain over many years; take it for reference." Mo Yu flicked his finger, and a gray light shot out, landing before Han Li as a gray jade slip.

"Thank you." Han Li caught the jade slip, swept it with his divine sense, and a smile appeared on his face.

"Jiao San, whatever request you have, just speak up as well." Mo Yu turned his gaze to Jiao San and said.

Jiao San showed a contemplative look and did not speak immediately. After a moment of silence, she said, "I came to rescue you on someone's orders, so no reward is necessary. However, in the Reincarnation Hall, I have long heard that Mo Yu the True Man is knowledgeable and knows everything. Thus, I would like to ask you a question."

"Oh, go ahead." Mo Yu was somewhat surprised but nodded.

"Just now, my spirit domain resonated with Fellow Daoist Li's time spirit domain, and its power suddenly increased greatly. Does Fellow Daoist Mo Yu know why?" Jiao San asked thoughtfully.

"Throughout the entire immortal realm, almost all who reach the Golden Immortal stage have mastered a law. After all, it is too difficult for a loose cultivator without a law to survive the three declines and achieve Golden Immortality. Generally speaking, the deeper one's comprehension of a law, the greater the power of the spirit domain they manifest. However, the way of laws, as the most fundamental rules of this realm, is inherently profound and often interconnected. Once compatible laws are combined and applied, their power naturally increases greatly." Mo Yu smiled slightly upon hearing this.

"Combination of laws?" Han Li's heart stirred.

"Indeed. But this situation is very rare. Not all laws are compatible and can be combined. Only laws with good affinity can be combined, such as the law of yin and the law of yang, or the law of wind and the law of fire." Mo Yu spoke eloquently.

"I see. So just now, my time law and Fellow Daoist Jiao San's law produced a combination effect, greatly increasing their power." Han Li nodded and looked toward Jiao San.

"As far as I know, the path of combining laws is not easy to cultivate. Even for laws with good affinity, combining them requires极强的悟性 and long-term practice and coordination. Fellow Daoist Li and I have only met a few times until today and have never communicated on this matter. How could a sudden combination of laws occur? This is what I want to ask." Jiao San looked at Mo Yu and asked solemnly.

"The way of laws is profoundly deep; even a domain master would not dare claim to fully understand it. The accidental merging of laws is not unheard of, Fellow Daoist Jiao San, so there is no need to dwell on such matters. Moreover, if I am not mistaken, the law you control, Fellow Daoist Jiao San, should be one of the three supreme laws—the law of reincarnation. Both of you cultivate supreme laws. Hehe, such a union has been rare in the past." Mo Yu explained.

Upon hearing this, Jiao San's eyes flickered, as if dissatisfied with the explanation, but she said nothing more.

Han Li looked at Jiao San, a trace of surprise flashing in his eyes.

So Jiao San's law was the law of reincarnation; no wonder he had found it somewhat strange earlier.

"Both of your requests have been fulfilled. We have just awakened and have many matters to attend to, so we will not keep you longer. Shortly, I will cast a spell to teleport you both out of the Minghan Immortal Mansion. Please wait here a moment." "Lu Yuqing" said, waving a hand.

With that, before Han Li and Jiao San could speak, a beam of green light enveloped her and Mo Yu, flying into the distance and vanishing in a flash.

Han Li watched them leave, inwardly breathing a sigh of relief.

Although he had harbored many suspicions and doubts about the old Daoist's remnant soul earlier, he had not expected that it was a genuine Gray Immortal, and that Lu Yuqing, the daughter of the Black Wind Island Lord, seemed to be the reincarnation of Wusheng Daoist, the true Minghan Immortal Lord.

What surprised him most was that the Minghan Immortal Lord and Mo Yu, a Taiyi Gray Immortal, seemed to have become dao companions countless millennia ago, and appeared to be quite affectionate.

Truly, fate plays tricks.

As he pondered, Han Li turned to glance at Jiao San.

She still stood there, her expression hidden behind her mask, but from her gaze, she seemed to be frowning in contemplation.

He shook his head, ignoring her, and landed amidst the collapsed palace below, spreading his divine sense.

Soon, a look of joy crossed Han Li's face. He waved his hand, sending several beams of green light flying in all directions. Moments later, they retrieved some items: a few broken golden roof tiles and two damaged golden puppets.

These roof tiles were made of a golden material, inscribed with spiritual patterns, emitting a special law aura somewhat similar to his Yuanhe Five Extremes Mountain.

He had previously wanted to collect these items, as anything capable of resisting a pill tribulation was what he most urgently needed for his alchemy. Although they were now broken, the material's spiritual nature remained intact and could still be of great use.

As for these two puppets, he was also quite interested.

Jiao San remained standing where she was, paying no heed to Han Li's actions, seemingly with no intention of collecting any spoils.

Han Li waved his hand, storing all these items away, and was about to continue searching the area.

At that moment, a thick golden light descended from the sky without warning, enveloping both him and Jiao San.

Han Li felt the air around him tighten, and an immense pressure seeped from the golden light, binding his body and rendering him immobile.

Within the golden light, countless spiritual patterns churned and swirled, converging around the two of them, quickly forming two golden spell formations.

With a hum!

The golden spell formations blazed with light, emitting a sharp, piercing sound.

Their vision blurred, filled with dazzling golden light, and their figures vanished from the golden pillar of light.

...

Somewhere in the Minghan Immortal Mansion, in a weed-overgrown garden, stood a relatively intact three-story pavilion.

Inside the railing on the third floor, two figures stood, leaning against each other as they gazed into the distance.

The middle-aged man among them wore a dark green Daoist robe, with sword-like eyebrows and starry eyes, truly deserving of the description 'elegant and handsome.' He was currently holding the woman in his arms, gently stroking her shoulder.

"Wusheng, you have become much smaller than before. In the past, I could not hold you like this," the middle-aged Daoist said with a low laugh.

These two were none other than the Gray Immortal Mo Yu and the Minghan Immortal Lord Lu Yun.

"So, you prefer my current appearance?" Lu Yun raised an eyebrow and said indifferently.

Upon hearing this, Mo Yu's expression stiffened, and cold sweat trickled down his forehead.

"The appearance matters not; what matters is that the inner you remains the same as before." A flash of inspiration struck him, and he quickly said with a serious expression.