Taking into account the fact that Han Changming had just become a father, Han Daojing asked Han Changming and Ye Xue to return to the clan. Han Daojing stayed in charge of the Red Scorpion Island, while Han Daobin and Han Deling guarded the spirit stone mine.
"Changming, Xue'er, go back and tell the clan leader about the situation here. We need to dispatch more clan members here. It would be best if we could occupy a few small islands nearby. Otherwise, if things go on like this, the existence of the spirit stone mine will be easily exposed."
Han Daojing reminded that there were several islands with spirit veins near the spirit stone mine. Due to the remote distance, the level of the spirit veins was relatively low and the garrison cost was relatively high, the Han family did not send anyone to garrison there. But now it is different. With a spirit stone mine, the Han family can send people to occupy several small islands, surround the spirit stone mine, and strengthen the defense at the same time.
If not for this, the Han family cultivators coming in and out here would easily be discovered by the Chen family cultivators.
"Got it, Uncle Daojing! I'll tell the clan leader."
Han Changming agreed and left with Ye Xue.
A few days later, they rushed back to Huludao and told Han Zhangxiang what Han Daojing had said truthfully.
After listening to this, Han Zhangxiang showed a thoughtful look on his face.
"Chief, how about Xue'er and I take the people to occupy those islands!"
Han Changming volunteered. Now the clan was short of manpower, but with a small spirit stone mine, it would not be a problem for the Han family to train a few more foundation-building cultivators.
Han Zhangxiang shook his head and said, "No need. Your child has just been born. Besides, you are the only second-level alchemist in the clan. You can provide greater help to the clan by refining pills. I will transfer Changwu back and let her and Debiao guard those islands! With five foundation-building monks in charge, it is enough to protect the spirit stone mine. Changming, you stay in Hulu Island to practice and teach some clan members how to make pills. I plan to open another pill shop."
Over the years, Han Changming has fought for the family and made many contributions. The number of foundation-building cultivators in the family has gradually increased, and Han Changming can also practice well. Not everything needs to be done by Han Changming. Han Changming took the initiative to volunteer. He is loyal to the family, but Han Zhangxiang cannot agree. Other members of the family should also contribute to the family.
Han Changming and Han Changshuo are both alchemists, but Han Changshuo is a disciple of Tinghai Pavilion and has to obey the orders of Tinghai Pavilion. Han Zhangxiang also hopes that Han Changming will teach more alchemists!
"Open another medicine store? Where?"
Han Changming was slightly stunned and asked curiously.
The Han family opened a medicine shop in Qingbiefang City, mainly selling first-grade medicine pills. It was run by Han Changlu and Han Daochun. Business was okay, but not booming. The lack of second-grade medicine pills was a major flaw.
"Wait until Chang Shuo is sent out to see where he is. In the next few years, you should stay on the island to practice and study alchemy, and spend more time with your wife, children and grandfather. Got it?"
Han Zhangxiang gave these words of caution earnestly.
Alchemy has always been the Han family's weak point. Han Zhangxiang plans to use Han Changshuo's relationship to improve Han Changming's alchemy skills.
Han Changshuo was sent out to gain experience, mostly to make pills in the pill shop opened by Tinghai Pavilion. It was not easy for Tinghai Pavilion to train a second-level alchemist, and it was impossible to send an alchemist to hunt monsters or gather intelligence, as there were other foundation-building cultivators.
Han Changshuo told Han Zhangxiang that he could help the family open a medicine shop, which was a way of giving back.
Han Changshuo grew up in a family and was the Han family's key training target. He had a strong sense of belonging to the family. After joining Tinghai Pavilion, he was suppressed by Chen Yuxin. It was Han Changming who helped him out of the predicament. The family also gave him a sum of immortal cultivation resources every year, so he naturally had to help the family.
"I understand, Patriarch. My grandson understands."
Han Changming nodded and agreed. He also wanted to spend some time with his wife and children.
Han Zhangxiang gave Han Changming a few instructions and asked him to go back and rest.
Han Changming first went to visit his grandfather Han Daohe and told him about his experience away from home.
An old person in the family is like a treasure, and Han Daohe can fill in the gaps for Han Changming.
"You did a good job, but luring fiddler crabs is a bit risky. You can try other methods first. If you can't lure them, you can go and lure the fiddler crabs yourself. You are not calm enough. Remember, it is better to be safe than sorry. You may look down on two second-level low-quality fiddler crabs in your heart, but you must take them seriously in action."
Han Daohe's face was solemn. Han Changming's performance was considered excellent among his peers, but Han Daohe had to pour cold water on Han Changming from time to time to keep him calm and prevent Han Changming from becoming arrogant.
Han Daohe has lived for several decades and knows many foundation-building cultivators. He finds that those independent cultivators in the foundation-building period are more powerful and do things more prudently. They hunt monsters all year round and if they are not careful, they may die. They need to be cautious in everything. On the other hand, the disciples of the sects have never had to worry about food and clothing since childhood and spend money lavishly. They rely too much on external objects when fighting, such as talismans and magic weapons.
The disciples of a sect are good at teamwork. If they fight alone, the average sect disciple may not be a match for the independent cultivator.
"Grandpa taught me, and I will remember it."
Han Changming nodded and agreed with a respectful look.
"Grandpa, do you think the clan leader will destroy the Sun family in the future? If the Sun family gathers all the clan members together, is this possible?"
"Based on my understanding of the clan leader, he won't do this. The risk is too great. How can we guarantee that the Sun family has no backup plan? Take our Han family for example. Our Han family also has hidden power. Only a few people know the specific situation."
Han Changming was slightly stunned, and asked curiously: "Does our Han family still have hidden power? Why didn't the clan leader tell me?"
Han Zhangxiang told Han Changming about the Han family's spies lurking in the Chen family.
"You are too young and not steady enough. The time has not come yet! When the time comes, the clan leader will tell you."
Han Changming suddenly realized. He carefully recalled his experiences in the past few years and found that he was indeed not steady enough.
"Okay, you've come all the way back, you must be tired, go back and rest! Bring Han Zhi and Han Yong to see me when you have time."
"Yes, Grandpa, I'll take my leave. Please take care."
After returning to his residence, Han Changming went to visit Ye Xin first. She was breastfeeding her two sons, her face full of love, like a loving mother.
"Husband, you are back. I heard from my sister that you discovered a small spirit stone mine."
Han Changming nodded and said with a smile: "Yes! With a small spiritual stone mine, our family will have a better future development. Madam, are they well fed?"
Ye Xin puffed out her chest and said proudly, "It's enough. There are still many wet nurses in the clan. They won't starve."
After chatting for a while, Han Changming went to visit Han Benfu and supervise her homework.
In the evening, Han Changming's family of six had dinner together. Ye Xin and Ye Xue were busy feeding Han Zhi and Han Yong.
After dinner, Han Changming walked into the alchemy room and started making pills.
In addition to refining elixirs, he also had to teach his tribesmen how to do so, so the burden on his shoulders was quite heavy.
Not long after, a strong medicinal aroma wafted through the alchemy room.