Xuanyang Star, the forest of ten thousand gourds.
A blue light appeared in the distant sky at a relatively fast speed.
Not long after, the blue light stopped and faded, revealing a flying boat with blue light flowing around, with Han Changming and six others standing on it.
"Finally I'm back."
Han Changming breathed a sigh of relief. He had to advance to the Void Refinement Stage as soon as possible so that he could reduce some trouble.
Logically speaking, it would be better to break through to the Void Refinement Stage in Wanhulin, but Han Changming's reputation has risen, and other forces will definitely notice Wanhulin. If a high-level cultivator comes to cause trouble for him when he is trying to break through to the Void Refinement Stage, Han Changming will definitely fail.
The most taboo in breaking through to a higher realm is interference from outsiders. Han Changming plans to choose a safe place. Before that, he wants to say hello to the clan leader Han Zhangxiang.
On the way back, Zhao Zongyu gave Han Changming a defensive Tongtian Lingbao Liuli Umbrella, which Han Changming could use to break through to the Lianxu period.
Not long after, they returned to Wanhulin.
Han Changming found Han Zhangxiang immediately and briefly told him what had happened.
"What? You won first place in the Tiandan Conference!"
Han Zhangxiang was stunned, his face full of disbelief.
He knew that Han Changming was able to refine top-grade elixirs, but the success rate was not high. It was indeed amazing that he could refine top-grade elixirs with only three ingredients.
Everything has its pros and cons. Han Zhangxiang was very pleased that Han Changming refused to join other big forces and stayed in the family. However, this made Han Changming also targeted by other forces.
Some high-level cultivators would do anything to practice their skills, including blood sacrifice, drawing yin to replenish yang, drawing yang to replenish yin, etc. Similarly, it is possible that some high-level evil cultivator would capture Han Changming and use him to make pills.
"Chang Ming, if you really want to reach the Void Refining Stage, you need to find a safe place."
Han Zhangxiang suggested.
"I thought so too. By the way, is there any news about Uncle Wu? Send someone to inform Uncle Wu and ask him to come back."
Han Changming asked about Han Debiao's situation. Only with Han Debiao protecting him could he concentrate on reaching the Void Refining Stage.
"Chang Ming, you made quite a commotion this time!"
A bold male voice sounded.
Han Debiao strode in, Liang Youshan followed him, both of them with smiles on their faces.
"Uncle Wu, Aunt Wu, you are back."
Ye Xin was surprised and delighted when she saw Han Debiao and Liang Youshan.
"We all received the news on Qianling Star that Changming won the first place in the Tiandan Conference and rushed back immediately. By the way, Changming is going to strive for the Lianxu Stage? Is it too early?"
Han Debiao talked about business.
Han Changming is now in the late stage of the Spirit Transformation Stage and is still some distance away from the Great Perfection. It is not easy for him to advance to the Void Refinement Stage.
"Not bad! I need to spend more time polishing my magic power and collect more treasures. It would be best if I had a set of sixth-level formations."
Han Changming also has to practice some martial arts, so he naturally cannot advance to the Void Refinement Stage in a short period of time. What he needs to do now is to find a safe place, and secondly to find defensive treasures, because the sixty-nine thunder tribulations are no joke.
Some cultivators have achieved the unity of the five elements, but were unable to survive the sixty-nine thunder tribulations and died under them. Han Changming does not want to follow in their footsteps.
"You pick a safe place first, treasures and formations, and we'll figure out a way."
Han Zhangxiang said in a deep voice that now is the time for the family to help Han Changming.
Han Changming nodded. At critical moments, his own people could still be relied upon.
Just then, Han Fangyuan walked in with a serious expression.
"Clan leader, the Zhao family has sent people over, led by Senior Zhao from the Zhao Tian Sect."
"Zhao family! So fast?"
Han Changming was slightly stunned. He knew that the Zhao family would send someone over. They acted too quickly! Could it be that the Zhao family had been keeping an eye on them? As soon as they returned to Wan Hulin, Zhao Tianzong came over.
"Please come quickly. We can't be negligent. Changming, come with me to meet Senior Zhao! I think he is here for you."
Han Zhangxiang gave the order and went to the reception room with Han Changming.
Not long after, Zhao Tianzong walked in with a smile on his face.
"Friend Han, long time no see."
Zhao Tianzong greeted him with a smile. Zhao Zongyu contacted him using the Star-Moon Plate and told him the whole story. Zhao Tianzong then headed to Xuanyang Star as soon as possible.
"Senior Zhao, you are too polite. I cannot accept that."
Han Changming was terrified and looked nervous.
"It's only a matter of time before you advance to the Void Refining Stage. I'm here on behalf of the Zhao family. This is a sixth-level formation, the Mountain and River Formation, which has strong defense. I also have a bottle of Yuan Hui Yu Lu and a Golden Dragon Transformation Talisman. I hope it can help you."
Zhao Tianzong took out a green storage ring and handed it to Han Changming.
The Zhao family was impressed by Han Changming's alchemy skills and gave him some things to establish a good relationship with him. If Han Changming was willing to join the Zhao family, he would get even more.
These things are very precious to independent cultivators, but are just a drop in the bucket for the Zhao family, just an investment.
Han Changming and Han Zhangxiang were stunned. They didn't expect that Zhao Tianzong came to give them gifts.
"My two uncles and I will stay in Wan Hu Valley to protect you. You can focus on reaching the Void Refining Stage. Of course, if you want to reach the Void Refining Stage elsewhere, that's no problem either."
Zhao Tianzong said with a smile that he had not expected that Han Changming, whom he had met a few times, could refine top-grade elixirs. If he had known this, he would have let him join the Zhao family at all costs.
Han Changming was unwilling to join any big force, and the Zhao family did not force him. However, the Zhao family still hoped to establish a good relationship with Han Changming. Given the current situation of Han Changming and the Han family, they were in urgent need of backers and helpers.
The Zhao family only put in a small effort, but gained a lot, and it was a guaranteed profit.
If Zhao Tianzong had not known Han Changming, the Zhao family would have sent other Void-Refining cultivators here. This would be a merit and would also be beneficial to Zhao Tianzong's path.
Who knows how many people will ask Han Changming for help in refining pills in the future. Now that Han Changming has not yet entered the Void Refining Stage, Zhao Tianzong naturally wants to make friends with Han Changming. Maybe he will ask Han Changming to refine pills in the future.
Han Changming and Han Zhangxiang were stunned. Not only did the Zhao family send formation talismans and elixirs, they also sent a refining cultivator to protect Han Changming. This showed how much they valued Han Changming.
This also indirectly shows how noble the status of an alchemist who can refine top-grade elixirs is. Even Zhao Tianzong wants to make friends with him. In the past, Han Changming would not even dare to think about it.
"Then I'll trouble you, Senior Zhao."
Han Changming thought about it for a moment and agreed.
It is difficult to repay a favor received from someone. Han Changming could find a remote place and concentrate on his efforts to reach the Void Refinement Stage. However, that would be risky as high-level cultivators might find him if they were looking for him everywhere. Even if they couldn't find him, the enemy would attack his people and Han Changming would have no way to deal with it.
If the Zhao family's Void Refining cultivators help to protect the law, firstly, it will be safer, secondly, it will also bring the Han family and the Zhao family closer together, and thirdly, other forces will not make things too difficult for the Han family when they see that the Han family and the Zhao family are so close.
From the perspective of personal safety and family development, there is no harm in owing the Zhao family a favor. In fact, this favor is definitely owed.