Han Changjiong was delighted when he saw Han Changming and his wife. He said warmly, "Ninth brother, sister-in-law, I am glad to see you. If the clan leader knew you were here, he would be very happy. By the way, where are Uncle Daobin and the others?"
"We went out to sea to hunt monsters and encountered evil cultivators, so we didn't return to Jinxia Island. By the way, is the clan leader okay? Where's Seventh Aunt?"
Han Changming gave a brief explanation and asked about the situation of Han Zhangxiang and Han Deling.
"The clan leader is doing well. Seventh Aunt is in seclusion and cultivating. Ninth brother, Seventh Aunt advanced to the late stage of foundation building earlier than you. I didn't expect that you would be ahead of her and cultivate to the great perfection of foundation building."
Han Changjing's tone was full of envy. He had been so worried about Han Benxian that he had no intention of practicing and was still in the early stage of foundation building.
Han Deling went into seclusion as soon as he arrived in Haoran City, striving to achieve perfection in his foundation-building.
Han Changming smiled modestly and explained, "I was just lucky. By the way, where is the clan leader? Let's go over and pay our respects to him."
He knew very well that without the Millennium Spirit Peach, he would not be able to advance to the Great Perfection of Foundation Building.
"That's right, Changming. I was just about to send someone to look for you!"
Han Zhangxiang's voice suddenly came from behind. Han Changming and others turned around and saw Han Zhangxiang appear behind them.
His eyes fell on Han Changming and his brows frowned. Han Changming had advanced to the great perfection of foundation building earlier than Han Deling. Han Zhangxiang was worried that Han Changming had taken elixirs and relied on them to advance to the great perfection of foundation building. This was not a good thing.
"Meet the clan leader."
Han Changming and others said in unison, with respectful expressions.
Han Zhangxiang nodded and said to Han Changming: "Changming, come with me. I have something to ask you."
Han Changming guessed what Han Zhangxiang was going to say and hurriedly followed him.
Not long after, the two of them appeared in a simple wooden house.
"Changming, did you take the elixir? Relying on the power of the elixir, did you forcibly raise your cultivation to the great perfection of foundation building?"
Han Zhangxiang asked with a stern face and tone.
"Clan leader, I didn't take the power of the elixir. I got a five-hundred-year-old Tusun fruit. After taking it, I was able to reach the great perfection of foundation building."
Han Changming gave the reason he had made up in advance. The Tusun fruit is a very rare earth-attributed spiritual fruit. It takes a hundred years to germinate and a thousand years to grow into a tree. The older the Tusun fruit is, the more abundant the earth spiritual energy it contains. For cultivators who practice earth-attributed exercises, the Tusun fruit is a tonic without any side effects.
Strictly speaking, the Tusun fruit of the same year is more precious than the Lingtao. The Tusun fruit tree has high requirements for the environment and the number of fruits it bears is not large, which makes the Tusun fruit very precious. Only big forces can plant Tusun fruit trees. It is not surprising that the 500-year-old Tusun fruit allowed Han Changming to advance from the late stage of foundation building to the great perfection of foundation building.
Han Zhangxiang was a little surprised and asked, "Tusun fruit? Where did you get this spiritual fruit?"
"I got it from an evil cultivator. At that time, we went out to sea with the people from Tinghai Pavilion to hunt monsters..."
Han Changming briefly recounted his experiences over the years and lied that he got the Tusun Fruit from an evil cultivator. As for what he got, he did not say. Everyone has their own secrets, and as long as they don't do anything to damage the interests of the family, it doesn't matter if they don't say anything.
Han Zhangxiang nodded and said in a friendly manner: "Changming, you came at the right time. Here are two Jindan spiritual objects. Please accept them! Return to the Red Algae Sea to impact the Jindan stage. However, you have not been promoted to the Great Perfection of Foundation Establishment for long, so you should spend more time to polish your magic power. This will be safer."
He took out two jade boxes, one blue and one green, and handed them to Han Changming.
Han Changming was stunned at first, but he quickly reacted and his expression became excited.
A golden berry and a pill. Han Changming has two golden berries on him, so he doesn't need this one.
"Including the Fu Jin fruit from our clan, there are three sets of Jindan spiritual objects in total, which are enough for you to reach the Jindan stage."
Han Zhangxiang's face was full of smiles. With Han Changming's qualifications and three Jindan spiritual objects, he should be able to advance to the Jindan stage. The Han family was going to have another Jindan cultivator.
During the trip to the Suzaku Secret Realm, Han Changming obtained four Fu Jin fruits. Han Debiao took one, handed one over to his family, and Han Changming kept two.
He obtained two golden berries and a Dust-Reducing Pill from the evil cultivator. In total, he had four spiritual objects for forming pills.
Taking the second serving of the same spiritual substance that can form a pill will have little effect.
Han Changming took a deep breath and said excitedly: "Thank you, clan leader. I will work hard to hone my magic power and strive to advance to the Jindan stage."
The open sea is too dangerous. To be cautious, it is better to return to the red algae sea area to impact the Jindan stage. If he advances to the Jindan stage, it will not be too late for Han Changming to return to the open sea.
Han Zhangxiang nodded with satisfaction and said, "Let Ye Xin and Ye Xue go back with you! It will be inconvenient for them to stay here. With them protecting you, you can focus on reaching the Jindan stage."
Most of the Han family's elite troops are in the outer sea, and there is only one master, Han Debiao, in the inner sea. If a war breaks out in the Red Algae Sea and Han Debiao is ordered to go to the battlefield, Huludao will be empty. Let Ye Xin and Ye Xue go back together to protect Han Changming, and Han Zhangxiang will feel relieved.
"My grandson thinks so too. I'll leave Benfu to the clan leader."
What Han Changming was most worried about was Han Benfu. With her dual spiritual roots, her chances of advancing to the Jindan stage were very high.
"Don't worry! I will take good care of her. Just don't worry about your breakthrough to the Jindan stage. Remember, you need to spend more time honing your magic power. The Tusun Fruit has no side effects, but it is still not as pure as the magic power you cultivate yourself. You are still young, so don't rush. As for the quality of the golden elixir, you don't have to worry too much. As long as it is not a low-grade golden elixir, you still have a chance to advance to the Yuanying stage."
Han Zhangxiang didn't know how many Jindan spiritual objects Han Changming had obtained. He wanted to stand up to Han Changming and be humble.
"Clan leader, if I produce a low-grade golden elixir, will I have no chance of advancing to the Nascent Soul stage?"
Han Changming asked curiously.
"That's not the case. Nothing is absolute in this world. Low-grade golden elixir is nothing. Anyone with five spiritual roots has the chance to form a Nascent Soul. The master will lead you to the door, but it's up to you to practice. The quality of the golden elixir is similar to the aptitude of a cultivator. If you have good aptitude, you can practice faster in the early stages. But if you want to go further in the path of immortality, you need to look to your heart of Tao and your luck. If you have a good golden elixir, your mana will be more abundant than other cultivators, and your chance of forming a Nascent Soul is greater. When you reach the Nascent Soul stage, you still need to look to your heart of Tao and your luck."
Han Zhangxiang talked eloquently. Over the years, he had come into contact with many Jindan cultivators, and after chatting with them, he had a deep understanding of them.
Taking the Hundred Flowers List and Hidden Dragon List compiled by gossipers as an example, even those in the top ten are not guaranteed to advance to the Nascent Soul stage. It can only be said that the chances are higher than those of other cultivators, that's all.
“Changming, don’t think about anything. Just retreat and focus on reaching the Jindan stage. The three Jindan spiritual objects are more luxurious than mine. You must cherish them.”
Han Zhangxiang said earnestly that with the current strength of the Han family, it was not easy to obtain a Jindan spiritual object, and it was unknown when it would take to obtain another Jindan spiritual object.
"Yes, Patriarch."
Han Changming nodded solemnly and agreed.
After chatting for a while, Han Zhangxiang left. Ye Xin, Ye Xue and Han Benfu were still chatting.
Han Zhangxiang took out a light blue storage bag, handed it to Ye Xin, and said: "Ye Xin, Ye Xue, this is the magic weapon I made for you, please accept it! Go back to the Red Algae Sea with Chang Ming and protect him well."
Ye Xin thanked him and accepted the storage bag.
"Chief, my father is going back to the Inland Sea so soon?"
Han Benfu said with some reluctance that they had finally met each other, and she didn't want to be separated from Han Changming and his wife so soon.
"Anyway, there's nothing to do, Changming. You can stay in Haoran City for a while before going back, but don't go out to sea to hunt monsters. Your most important task now is to retreat to the Jindan stage, not to hunt monsters. Other members of the tribe will do this."
Going out to sea to hunt monsters is very dangerous. Even a Jindan cultivator may die. Han Changming has worked hard to cultivate to the great perfection of foundation building. Han Zhangxiang will never allow him to go out to sea to hunt monsters. Han Changming's top priority is to break through to the Jindan stage.
Even if Han Zhangxiang didn't say it, Han Changming would not go out to sea to hunt monsters again. After all, he already had four Jindan spiritual objects in his hands, so there was no need to take risks again.
After giving a few instructions, Han Zhangxiang left, leaving Han Changming and his family of four alone.
In the next month, Han Changming spent most of his time instructing Han Benfu on how to make pills, and a small part of his time helping the family make pills. Ye Xue also made a batch of talismans and gave them to Han Changjiong to sell. She also copied two copies of the "Cloud Talisman Record" and gave them to Han Changjiong and Han Changwu, teaching them how to make the talismans above.
Ye Xin and Han Changying worked together to refine the formation materials into formation tools.
A month later, in the backyard of Jinhu Pavilion, Han Changming, Ye Xin, Ye Xue, Han Benfu, Han Changying, Han Changjiong and Han Changwu gathered in the backyard.
"Fifth sister, Seventh brother, I'll leave Benfu in your hands. We have to leave now."
Han Changming clasped his fists and said with a serious look on his face. After he left, no one knew when he would come back.
"Ninth brother, don't worry! We will take good care of Benfu."
Han Changying patted her chest and agreed. Even if Han Changming didn't say it, she would take good care of Han Benfu.
"Benfu, don't be willful. If you don't understand something, ask your aunt and uncle for advice. In particular, don't leave the market without permission, and don't trust in the ancient monks' caves and go treasure hunting alone. Do you understand?"
Ye Xue's face was full of concern, she was most worried about Han Benfu.
"Got it, Dad, Auntie, Mom, I will take good care of myself, don't worry!"
Han Benfu agreed obediently.
Han Changming gave a few instructions, and under the reluctant gazes of everyone, he took his two ladies out of the Golden Gourd Pavilion and walked towards the Teleportation Hall.
Half a quarter of an hour later, the three of them appeared in the teleportation hall. From time to time, cultivators were teleported in, and some were teleported away.
Ye Xue looked back in the direction of the Golden Gourd Pavilion with a look of reluctance on her face.
"Let's go! Madam, when we come back next time, I will definitely have advanced to the Jindan stage."
Han Changming's tone revealed a strong sense of confidence. With four Jindan spiritual objects, if he still could not advance to the Jindan stage, he could no longer be described as waste.
After paying the spirit stones, the three of them stood on the teleportation array. A dazzling white light lit up from under their feet, submerging their figures.
The white light faded and they disappeared.
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In Jinxia Island, in a secluded blue-tiled courtyard, Li Yutang was talking to Han Changshuo, and Han Changshuo's face looked very ugly.
Han Changming and his wife and two other men followed Li Yutang out to sea to hunt monsters, but they unexpectedly ran into Chen Yanchuan. They scattered and fled, but Chen Yanchuan targeted Han Changming and his wife and two other men. Their whereabouts are unknown and they have not returned yet.
Chen Yanchuan is the disciple of Tiansha Zhenren and has a bad reputation. Many cultivators have died at Chen Yanchuan's hands. Li Yutang believes that Han Changming and the other two have died, so he tells Han Changshuo.
"Brother Li, are you sure that Ninth Brother and the others were killed?"
Han Changshuo asked with a gloomy face. It was unquestionable that Han Changming was very powerful. Many people recognized Han Changming's strength. Han Changshuo really didn't want to believe that Han Changming and his wife and two others had been killed.
"Most likely he was murdered. The magic weapon in Chen Yanchuan's hand is too strange. Your cousin is quite powerful, but he can only blame his bad luck for meeting Chen Yanchuan. Junior Brother Han, don't worry! If I have the chance, I will avenge Fellow Daoist Han."
Li Yutang comforted him in a gentle voice. He was just saying it. Chen Yanchuan had a bad reputation and he would not cause trouble for Chen Yanchuan.
He felt somewhat relieved that Chen Yanchuan was not chasing him, otherwise he would not be able to come back.
Han Changshuo frowned and said seriously, "I understand, Senior Brother Li, if you are short of manpower in the future, don't call Uncle Daobin and Uncle Delei. The death of my ninth brother and the other three is already a huge loss for our family."
He felt a little resentful. As the team leader, Li Yutang was unable to save the lives of Han Changming and his wife, which led to the deaths of Han Changming and his wife at the hands of Chen Yanchuan.
Li Yutang smiled awkwardly and agreed. Han Daobin and Han Delei were only in the middle stage of foundation building, and he looked down on them. He took out a light blue storage bag, handed it to Han Changshuo, and said sincerely: "Junior Brother Han, this is a little gift from me. I am also very sad that Han Daoyou and others were in trouble. There are not many things, but it is a little gift from me. Please pass it on to Han Daoyou's descendants in the future. If you need me in the future, just let me know."
After hearing this, Han Changshuo's expression improved a little and he accepted the storage bag. Li Yutang still had a conscience. If he ignored it, he would be really heartless. No matter what, Han Changming had saved Li Yutang.
"Brother Li is so thoughtful. I'll accept it on behalf of Benfu. I'll pass it on to Benfu when I have the chance in the future."
Han Changshuo's tone became better, and Li Yutang breathed a sigh of relief. After the incident, he also organized people to look for Han Changming and his wife, but Han Changming and his wife were nowhere to be found, and there was no way he could do anything.
He has done what he could and has no regrets.
After chatting for a while, Li Yutang said goodbye and left.
Han Changshuo's eyes flashed with coldness, and he said to himself: "Chen Yanchuan, I will remember you, ninth brother. If I have the chance, I will avenge you."