Chapter 1040: Cannon Fodder
Even though Han Li was unable to hear the contents of the voice transmission conversation between Elder Yang and Yu Kuohai, it wasn't difficult to guess what they were talking about.
However, he displayed no reaction to this, instead looking around with a contemplative look on his face.
After a brief conversation, Elder Yang and Yu Kuohai turned their attention back to Han Li again.
"Would you be able to point out a way for me to leave this place, fellow daoists? I still have some urgent matters that I have to attend to," Han Li said.
"Why are you in such a hurry to leave, Fellow Daoist Shi? Truth be told, you've stumbled upon a massive stroke of luck! This place is a lost immortal abode with countless treasures and opportunities inside. As long as you come with us, you'll be sure to reap some significant rewards," Yu Kuohai said with a benevolent smile.
"What? A lost immortal abode? I knew something looked a little different about this place!" Han Li immediately exclaimed as he feigned an ecstatic expression.
"That's right, this is the former immortal manor of a Great Encompassment cultivator by the name of Immortal Lord Tai Sui. You must've been fated to stumble into this place, so don't squander this opportunity that fate has bestowed upon you!" Yu Kuohai urged.
"Indeed. We are all cultivators from righteous sects, and the fact that we've met here means that our fates were destined to intertwine, so why not come explore this immortal manor with us together?" Valley Master Fu offered with a smile.
Han Li's heart was full of disdain upon hearing this. If some clueless itinerant cultivator were in his place, perhaps they really would be led astray by this tantalizing offer.
All of the other cultivators from the three sects were looking much more friendly and relaxed at this point, but they still formed a loose circle around Han Li, so it was clear that they weren't going to let him slip away.
Han Li put on a conflicted expression, acting as if he were feeling swayed by the offer.
From Yu Kuohai's perspective, all Han Li needed was a little bit more of a push, and he gave Elder Yang a subtle look, upon which the latter immediately said, "Fellow Daoist Shi, you don't know where to go anyway, so as opposed to stumbling around aimlessly in this secret area, it would be much safer for you to travel with us."