Chapter 6: The Mystery of the Jade Slips

    Li Yunfan returned to his room, filled with gratitude for the white clad swordsman. He carefully placed the jade tablet under his pillow and then took out the "Star Method" again, preparing to continue his cultivation.

    As night deepened and people were silent, Li Yunfan followed the methods taught in the "Star Method" to guide the flow of spiritual energy through his meridians. With his cultivation deepening, he felt that his cultivation was steadily improving, and the spiritual energy within him became purer and stronger.

    After his cultivation was completed, Li Yunfan took out the jade tablet, examining it carefully. The jade tablet was entirely white, with some runes etched upon it that he couldn't understand. He tried to infuse spiritual energy into the jade tablet, but there was no reaction from it.

    "Could it be that my method is incorrect?" Li Yunfan mused to himself.

    The next day, Li Yunfan decided to go ask the elders in the village about how to use this jade tablet. Early in the morning, Li Yunfan found the wise man of the village – the old village chief.

    The old village chief, a benevolent elder, welcomed Li Yunfan's arrival and listened patiently to his tale of the night before.

    "This jade tablet..." The old village chief took the jade tablet, examining it carefully for a moment, a look of surprise flashing in his eyes. "This is a transmission jade tablet, commonly used for long-distance communication among cultivators."

    "Long-distance communication?" Li Yunfan asked curiously.

    The old village chief nodded: "Yes, when you infuse spiritual energy into the jade tablet and silently think of the person you want to contact, the jade tablet will convey your thoughts to them."

    Li Yunfan suddenly understood, thanking the old village chief for his guidance, and then returned to his own room to prepare to try using the jade tablet.

    Li Yunfan followed the old village chief's method, injecting spiritual energy into the jade tablet and silently visualizing the image of the white-clad swordsman. Suddenly, the jade tablet emitted a faint glow, and an information entered his mind.

    "Little one, you have finally learned how to use the jade tablet," came the voice of the white-clad swordsman from the message, with a hint of amusement in it.

    Li Yunfan responded in surprise: "Ancestor, it's me. I don't know how to thank you for last night's rescue."

    The voice of the white-clad swordsman once again came through: "There's no need to be polite, I just did what I should do. By the way, how are you progressing in your cultivation of the 'Star Method'?"

    Li Yunfan answered his cultivation situation honestly, and the white-clad swordsman expressed approval after hearing it. He also told him some key points of cultivation and things to be aware of.

    "Remember, the path of cultivation is long and arduous; you must maintain patience and perseverance," the white-clad swordsman cautioned at last.

    Li Yunfan nodded solemnly, filled with respect and gratitude for the white-clad swordsman in his heart.

    In the following days, Li Yunfan worked even harder on cultivating the "Star Method," and his strength had significantly improved without him realizing it. At the same time, he did not forget to ask the old village chief for advice on cultivation issues, and the old village chief was always patient in explaining to him.

    However, Li Yunfan had no idea that his peaceful life was about to be shattered. A group of mysterious dark-robed figures were stealthily approaching in the vicinity of the village...