Naruto smiled faintly and, for the sake of their old friendship, gave a vague promise.
Boss Gu was delighted and immediately offered to hold a banquet for them, but Naruto politely declined.
After chatting with Boss Gu a little longer, they left Gu Family Manor.
Once outside, Naruto led the others in flight toward a nearby town.
They picked an inn in town and settled in.
Naruto also explained to Han Li the unique Spirit Pills of the Chaotic Star Sea, including the Dust Settling Pill.
Refining a Dust Settling Pill required not only the inner cores of several rare demonic beasts, but also numerous other rare medicinal herbs. It was truly an exceptionally precious pill.
The pill did indeed have the remarkable effect of improving one's chances of reaching Core Formation. Although the increase was reportedly small, and only one could be taken during the attempt, the many cultivators approaching Core Formation still treasured it.
After all, even a one-percent increase in their chances was something anyone attempting Core Formation desperately wanted!
Still, they understood one thing.
Since the Six-Linked Hall was willing to offer such a rare pill as payment, the task could not possibly be as simple as they claimed—merely helping to operate a formation. Going would certainly entail considerable danger. Who knew what sort of thorny problems might arise?
Naruto warned Han Li about this as well.
But Han Li truly yearned for the Dust Settling Pill, since he would soon be attempting Core Formation.
I have to get that Dust Settling Pill!
In the end, he decided to take the risk.
Naruto had already promised to accompany him, while Hinata and the other eight would remain nearby.
If anything unexpected happened, Naruto's group had ten Foundation Establishment Stage cultivators!
Moreover, the Six-Linked Hall seemed extremely