Many representatives presented gifts to congratulate Han Changming on his advancement to the Void Refinement Stage. Forces like the Zhao family, the Hundred Beasts Merchant Alliance, and other forces with Void Refinement cultivators in charge all said "send gifts", while smaller forces said "offer gifts". The difference of one word means completely different things.
From these tiny differences, we can see the strength of these guests.
The Zhao family is the strongest and has a combined cultivator in charge, so the gifts are naturally more generous, and they gave out two sets of Dharma materials at once.
Han Changming smiled and nodded, letting Han Benfu accept the gifts one by one. He was a little surprised that the Wanfa Sect did not send anyone to participate in Han Changming's Lianxu Ceremony.
Could it be that the Wanfa Sect had really discovered some clues? This shouldn't be the case!
"Ancestor Changming, the Wanfa Master of the Wanfa Sect has arrived. What do you think?"
Han Fangyuan sent a message to Han Changming.
"Please come in."
Han Changming quickly gave orders.
Han Fangyuan responded and went to invite him in person.
Not long after, a loud male voice came from the sky: "On behalf of the Wanfa Sect, I congratulate Fellow Daoist Han on his advancement to the Void Refining Stage."
Just as he finished speaking, a blue square beast carriage dropped from the sky and landed on the bluestone square.
Zhenren Wanfa, Song Qingqing and Lin Chu were standing on it. Besides them, there was also a graceful young woman in a blue dress. Her skin was as white as snow, she had an oval face, a cherry mouth and a beautiful nose.
"Lin Yujiao!"
Han Changming's face darkened as he recognized the identity of the young woman in blue skirt. She was Lin Yujiao, the deputy palace master of Xuanshui Palace, and had the cultivation level of the middle stage of Lianxu.
He didn't invite Lin Yujiao, so why did Lin Yujiao come here in person
"I am Lin Yujiao from Xuanshui Palace. I have come here uninvited. I hope Fellow Daoist Han will not blame me."
Lin Yujiao bowed and said politely.
Han Changming invited Master Wanfa to participate in the Lianxu Ceremony. When Lin Yujiao learned the news, she asked Master Wanfa to take her to the Lianxu Ceremony, hoping to take this opportunity to get to know Han Changming.
In addition to wanting to get to know Han Changming, she also wanted to take this opportunity to get to know Zhao Tianzong.
"Mrs. Lin, you are too polite. I originally wanted to ask Brother Sun to invite you to participate in my Refining Void Ceremony, but Brother Sun has not shown up and I cannot contact him."
Han Changming explained and asked them to sit down.
Wanfa Zhenren and Lin Yujiao participated in Han Changming's Lianxu Ceremony, so naturally they couldn't come empty-handed.
"The Wanfa Sect congratulates Senior Han on his advancement to the Void Refining Stage and presents him with two sixth-level demon pills and a Tongtian Lingbao."
Song Qingqing said loudly, took out an exquisite green jade box and a golden jade box, and handed them to Han Fangyuan.
The Wanfa Sect has a long heritage, but it doesn't really have many things that a Void Refining cultivator needs. Even if it could, it wouldn't necessarily be given to Han Changming. After all, the Wanfa Sect and the Han family don't have a deep relationship, and the Wanfa Sect isn't that wealthy.
"Xuanshui Palace congratulates Fellow Daoist Han on his advancement to the Void Refining Stage. We are sending him 100 kilograms of golden crystal, two sixth-level demon pills, and five thousand-year-old spiritual herbs. We congratulate Fellow Daoist Han on his advancement to a higher level."
The Xuanshui Palace does not have a close relationship with the Han family, and the fact that they were able to offer such generous gifts shows that they value Han Changming very much.
Friendships are something that can only be built through frequent interactions. Giving others a generous gift does not mean they will treat you as one of their own.
It is difficult to provide timely assistance, but it is easy to add icing on the cake.
Han Changming quickly thanked him and asked Han Fangyuan to accept it.
"I have heard of Daoist Brother Zhao's great name for a long time, and I finally see him in person."
Lin Yujiao looked at Zhao Tianzong with a warm tone.
Zhao Tianzong has stayed in Xuanyang Star for hundreds of years. With his identity, he deliberately stayed in Wanhu Valley. This was to tell other forces that the Han family was protected by the Zhao family, and it was also a kind of respect for Han Changming.
"Mrs. Lin, you are too kind to praise me. I don't deserve such praise from you."
Zhao Tianzong said modestly.
Lin Yujiao smiled slightly, did not dwell on the topic, and started chatting.
They talked about issues related to cultivation and exchanged experiences with each other.
Zhao Tianzong seldom spoke a word. Strictly speaking, he didn't pay much attention to Lin Yujiao and Wanfa Zhenren.
It’s not that Zhao Tianzong is putting on airs. Given the Zhao family’s status in the Chiyang Star Region, there are countless forces that want to befriend Zhao Tianzong, and countless cultivators who want to make friends with him. Zhao Tianzong has already gotten used to it.
When Han Changming was chatting, Zhao Tianzong would reply with a few words.
From this we can see that Han Changming's status is far above Lin Yujiao and Wanfa Zhenren. Lin Yujiao and Wanfa Zhenren did not master any special skills, so they were naturally not as good as Han Changming who was able to refine top-grade elixirs.
After more than three hours, the Lianxu Ceremony ended and the guests said goodbye and left one after another. Zhao Tianzong stayed in Wanhulin temporarily to give face to Han Changming.
Han Changming could see that Master Wanfa and Lin Yujiao wanted to see him about something, so he took them to his residence.
After a few cups of tea, Lin Yujiao got down to business: "Fellow Daoist Han, I would like to ask you to help me refine a batch of elixirs. I wonder if you can help? The reward is negotiable."
"Alchemy? What kind of elixir?"
Han Changming did not refuse outright.
Lin Yujiao took out a blue jade slip and handed it to Han Changming.
Han Changming swept his spiritual sense around and looked thoughtful.
Lin Yujiao wanted him to help refine the Wanhai Pill, which had the effect of improving magic power. If it was any other Void Refining cultivator, Han Changming might have agreed, but since Lin Yujiao asked him, he really didn't want to agree.
If he helps to refine the elixir, the Xuanshui Palace's refining cultivators may make great progress in their cultivation. This would be aiding the enemy, and it would not be good to refuse directly.
"What will you offer as a reward? During this period, many Taoist friends have come to me to make pills."
Han Changming returned the jade slip to Lin Yujiao and said calmly.
"How about one set of Dharma-image materials, plus the blood essence and inner elixir of a sixth-rank Jade-eyed Frost Toad?"
Lin Yujiao's tone was sincere. The Dharma materials were basically exchanged for goods, and spirit stones were rarely used for auction.
She had inquired in advance and knew that the Han family had been looking for the essence and inner elixir of a high-level spirit toad. Considering Han Changming's identity as an alchemist, she guessed that they were going to make elixirs.
"Add a ten thousand year old ice moon flower. This is a top-grade elixir, not an ordinary elixir."
Han Changming said in a deep voice.
Lin Yujiao agreed readily. As long as Han Changming was willing to help, everything would be fine.
"These are the materials for refining the Wanhai Pill. Thank you for troubling Brother Han. We will wait in the Wanhu Valley. After the materials are refined, Brother Han will send someone to notify me."
Lin Yujiao said politely, took out a blue storage ring and handed it to Han Changming.
Han Changming took the storage ring, scanned it with his spiritual sense, and nodded.
After chatting for a while, Lin Yujiao and Wanfa Zhenren said goodbye and left.
A cultivator in the Void Refinement Stage needs to condense his Dharmakāya. The more Dharmakāya he condenses, the greater his strength will be. Han Changming has not been in the Void Refinement Stage for long, but he already has two Dharmakāya materials, which is very good.
Ye Xin and Ye Xue walked over, and Ye Xue's face showed a bit of sadness.
There was no news about Han Benlin, and the Zhao family couldn't find him even with their help. Either Han Benlin was trapped in some forbidden area, or Han Benlin changed his appearance, or Han Benlin was captured by a high-level cultivator.
Ye Xue was worried about the third point. People are afraid of becoming famous just like pigs are afraid of getting fat. Han Changming's reputation is rising now, which is a good thing, but it also has disadvantages. Some lawless people will target Han Changming's relatives and friends. If they can't invite Han Changming, they will threaten the people around Han Changming.