The way I see it, Han Li never gonna return back to the land continent till Season 3 of the live action drama, where in the donghua he "acquires" a concubine.

Seeing how the donghua has paused [for now] at EP176, I got Deepseek to reveal some potential details about this relationship:

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Q:  In Fanren Xiu Xian Chuan the donghua, what will become of the woman who became Han Li's concubine?

In the donghua A Record of a Mortal's Journey to Immortality, the woman who becomes Han Li's concubine is Mu Peiling. Her story is a poignant tragedy driven by unrequited love and a wavering heart.

Here is a summary of her relationship with Han Li and her ultimate fate:

• The Beginning: A Transactional Arrangement. Mu Peiling was a Foundation Establishment cultivator from the Mu family who joined the Yellow Maple Valley. To escape an arranged marriage she didn't want, she lied, claiming she was already the concubine of Han Li, who was concealing his true cultivation level as a Nascent Soul cultivator. Han Li, needing a partner to cultivate the "Phoenix Starlight Art" to aid his own breakthrough, went along with the story. Their relationship was initially one of mutual benefit, with little emotional attachment.

• Falling in Love: A Single Act of Protection. During a trip to a trading convention, a powerful senior cultivator named Nanlong Hou tried to take Mu Peiling by force. Han Li, unwilling to back down, risked a conflict with a powerful enemy to protect her. In the cruel world of cultivation, where concubines were often treated as disposable property, this act of genuine protection deeply moved Mu Peiling. It was at this moment her feelings shifted from obligation to sincere love.

• The Cruel Reality: Unreciprocated Feelings. However, Han Li's heart was set solely on the path of immortality and belonged to his true love, Nangong Wan. He rejected Mu Peiling's advances and, in an attempt to settle things, arranged for her to become Nangong Wan's sworn sister. This arrangement, intended as a kindness, was perceived by Mu Peiling as a humiliation and a final rejection. Her unwavering Dao Heart began to crack, giving birth to inner demons.

• The Tragic End: Death During Breakthrough. Tormented by her unrequited love and a broken heart, Mu Peiling's state of mind deteriorated. While Han Li was away on a long seclusion or adventure, she attempted to forcibly break through to the Nascent Soul stage. However, her inner demons were too strong. She failed the breakthrough and was consumed by the mental backlash, ultimately perishing.

• Aftermath: A Visit to Her Grave. When Han Li eventually learned of her death, he visited her grave at the foot of the mountain where she was buried near the Yellow Maple Valley, quietly reflecting on the karma between them. Her story serves as a somber reminder in the series of how emotional attachments can become fatal entanglements for those who fail to let them go.

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It will be interesting to see how much of this is true when the donghua resumes airing this spring (2026)!