Time flies, and two years have passed quickly.
Huludao, Qianhu Peak, the door of the secret room suddenly opened, and Han Changming walked out with a big smile on his face.
After two years of seclusion, he consolidated his realm and mastered the magical power of Qianyang Demon-Slaying Hand, but he failed to master the magical power of Shutu Hercules.
The Earth Guardian needs to cooperate with the magic weapon of earth attribute to exert its greatest power. Without the magic weapon, the strength of the Earth Guardian is not very strong. The more powerful the magic weapon is, the stronger the Earth Guardian is. In simple terms, the power of the Earth Guardian depends on the depth of the practitioner's magic power and the magic weapon.
He didn't have any magic weapon in his hand. Even if he controlled the Earth Guardian, with his cultivation level in the early stage of the Jindan period, the power of the Earth Guardian would not be great. Fortunately, he had a third-level puppet beast, which was equivalent to a fearless Jindan period guard.
Han Changming took out the communication disk and contacted Han Daojing: "Uncle Daojing, did you get the magic weapon?"
"Changming, there is a large auction being held at Shark Island in the Qingli Sea. It is said that there will be magic weapons being auctioned. I was just thinking of sending De Biao to go there!"
Han Daojing's voice was full of joy.
Ever since Han Changming entered the Jindan stage, Han Daojing has sent people to look for magic weapons, but there has been no news of the magic weapons. A large auction is being held on Shark Island in the Qingli Sea, and Han Daojing plans to send Han Debiao to take people there.
Han Changming hesitated for a moment and said, "I'll go with Uncle Debiao! I hope we can take a picture of the magic weapon."
After putting away the communication disk, Han Changming left Qianhu Peak and went straight to his residence.
Not long after, Han Changming stood outside a narrow valley, which was filled with thick white fog.
He took out a square green token and gently waved it towards the valley. A green light shot out and disappeared into the valley.
The white mist in the valley rolled, revealing a passage. Han Changming strode in. The white mist rolled violently, covering the passage again.
Han Changming felt a flash before his eyes and suddenly appeared in an open space. In front of him was a villa covering an area of ten acres.
The villa has gray walls and green tiles. A pair of green stone lions more than one meter tall are placed at the gate. Above the gate hangs a five-foot-long green plaque with three large golden characters "Qianyang Courtyard" inscribed on it.
Han Changming pushed open the gate and walked in. There were pavilions, towers, and garden rockeries.
After walking through a long corridor, he heard the voices of Ye Xin and Ye Xue.
In a quaint courtyard, Ye Xin, Ye Xue, Han Benfu and Han Benzhi were drinking tea and chatting in a stone pavilion. Ye Xin and Ye Xue each held a portrait in their hands, with smiles on their faces.
Han Benzhi smiled innocently, his face full of shyness.
After building his foundation, Han Benzhi was stationed in Kuixing Market, where he met a female cultivator named Liu Weiwei, and they were already at the stage of discussing marriage.
The Liu family only has one foundation-building cultivator, and his strength is not very strong.
"Second brother, wait until dad comes out of confinement and ask him to officiate your wedding and make it a grand ceremony."
Han Benfu said excitedly that the Han family had two Jindan cultivators and had already established a foothold in the Red Algae Sea. There was no need to hide it anymore. It would be best to take the opportunity of Han Benzhi's wedding to hold a grand celebration.
"What? Is Zhi'er getting married?"
Han Changming walked in with a big smile on his face.
To be honest, he didn't spend much time with his two sons, but he spent more time with Han Benfu.
Han Benzhi and Han Benyong learned alchemy but couldn't continue. They had learned refining tools, making talismans, and setting up formations, but unfortunately, they had no talent and no interest. They were much better than other members of the tribe. At least they could learn so many skills. After all, their parents were foundation-building monks and spent a lot of spirit stones on them.
Every time Han Changming returned to Huludao, he would ask about their cultivation progress. However, he and Ye Xin often went out and were rarely together. The two sons could not get close to him. They were closer to Ye Xue and were willing to tell her anything.
"Husband (father), you (you) have come out of confinement."
Ye Xin and the other three said almost at the same time, and Han Benfu ran towards Han Changming with a smile on her face.
Han Benzhi's expression became nervous when he saw Han Changming.
Han Benfu was already in the middle stage of foundation building, while he was still in the early stage of foundation building. Every time Han Changming came back, he would ask about his cultivation and urge him to practice diligently. If he was lazy, Han Changming would scold him.
Like Han Changming and Han Changjiong, Han Changming is rather strict with his children. The difference is that Han Benzhi and Han Benyong have tried very hard, but it is difficult for them to improve. Han Benxian has a rebellious mentality, and Han Changjiong is too demanding on Han Benxian and is very disappointed with him.
Han Changming walked over, glanced at the scrolls in Ye Xin and Ye Xue's hands, and asked with a smile: "Which family is this girl from? She's quite good."
"Dad, this is my second brother's sweetheart, Liu Weiwei. My second brother wants to get married. Dad, please make great arrangements for him! Marriage is such a big thing, it can't be too shabby. I'm about to return to the outer sea."
Han Benfu suggested that Han Daogui and Han Daoxiu take twenty tribesmen in the Qi Refining stage to the open sea, and she would also return to the open sea after a while.
Ye Xin looked at Han Changming with anticipation on her face. She also hoped to arrange Han Benzhi's wedding in a grand manner, but that depended on Han Changming's attitude. Han Changming was the head of the family, and if he disagreed, Ye Xin would not force him.
Han Changming pondered for a moment, nodded and said, "Zhi'er's wedding must be arranged in a grand manner, but there is no rush. Shark Island in the Qingli Sea is holding a large auction, and there will be magic weapons for auction. Madam, you two can go with me! Let's buy some things as betrothal gifts and go to the Liu family to propose marriage. Zhi'er's wedding must be done in a dignified manner."
"Dad, I want to go too. I want to choose a set of jewelry for my younger brother and sister-in-law."
Han Benfu was eager to try. She had a good relationship with Han Benzhi, and she wanted to give Han Benzhi a generous gift for his wedding.
Han Changming nodded and said, "Okay, Benzhi will stay in Huludao, practice with peace of mind, and wait to be the groom! Now that you have a Taoist partner, you must practice harder and never slack off, understand?"
"Yes, Dad, I will definitely work harder in my cultivation."
Han Benzhi patted his chest and agreed, his face full of joy.
"By the way, Ben Yong hasn't come back yet?"
Han Changming asked about his youngest son Han Benyong.
Han Benzhi quickly explained: "My third brother is working in Kuixingfang Market and has not returned."
After chatting for most of an hour, Han Changming arrived at Han Daojing's residence.
"Uncle Daojing, I want to hold a grand Dan-forming ceremony and make it a big event. What do you think?"
Han Changming said sincerely that when Han Zhangxiang was forming the elixir, a war was breaking out in the Red Algae Sea, and he didn't want to publicize it, which was understandable. But now it is different. There is no war in the Red Algae Sea, and the Han family can announce the news in a high-profile manner to avoid a lot of trouble.
Now that the Han family has a Jindan cultivator, Tinghai Pavilion can no longer treat the Han family with its previous attitude, and the attitudes of other surrounding forces will also change.
He didn't want to hold the Jindan Ceremony just because of Han Benzhi, but made the decision after comprehensive considerations.
Even if a war breaks out again in the Red Algae Sea, as long as Han Changming is alive, no force would dare to destroy the Han family, otherwise they would be retaliated by Han Changming.
The Han family has always been a subordinate force of Tinghai Pavilion. When Han Changming advances to the Jindan stage, Tinghai Pavilion will most likely not suppress him. Instead, it will form an alliance with the Han family. The Han family and Tinghai Pavilion have a friendship of hundreds of years, so there is no reason not to form an alliance, and it is even more impossible to suppress the Han family and push the Han family into a hostile force.
When Han Changming reaches the stage of Dan, Tinghai Pavilion will also benefit.
Everything has a first come first served basis. If a war breaks out in the Red Algae Sea in the future, the Han family will definitely stand with Tinghai Pavilion. Overall, the benefits outweigh the disadvantages.
Han Daojing nodded and said, "The clan leader asked Daoluo to tell me that if you advance to the Jindan stage, there is no need to hide it anymore. This will make it easier for our clan to do things. I don't think it can be hidden for long. I heard that Haige sent someone to inquire about you some time ago."
"Uncle Daojing, please send someone to inform Tinghai Pavilion! Tell them that I have advanced to the Jindan stage by chance. A Jindan ceremony will be held in a year, and relatives and friends can be invited to come and celebrate."
"No problem. I'm going to send De Biao and Ben Min to Shark Island to bid for the magic weapon for you."
Han Changming nodded and said, "Ben Fu and I will go too, and by the way, we will prepare a betrothal gift for Ben Zhi. He and Liu Weiwei are in love and are ready to get married."
"This is great news! Double happiness."
Han Daojing was overjoyed. After holding the Final Pill Ceremony, the Han family was no longer a small force and had a certain say in the Red Algae Sea.
The next morning, Han Changming and a group of his tribesmen left Huludao and headed for Shark Island.
After entering the Jindan stage, Han Changming's magic power increased greatly. In less than seven days, they arrived at Shark Island.
Due to the large-scale auction, the number of people on Shark Island has more than doubled. The Han family has a store on Shark Island, which is responsible for purchasing monster materials. The business is barely running, and the profit is not high.
"Changming, I'm going to go over there and meet up with you guys later."
Han Debiao greeted Han Changming and strode towards a shop.
He has been searching for evil spirits for the past two years, but he only found some, which was not enough for him to practice the "Tiansha Zhenling Treasure Book" to the fifth level.
The higher the level of "Tiansha Zhenling Treasure Book", the greater the magical power, and the more evil spirit is required.
"Don't leave the market, just stay in the market and don't cause trouble."
Han Changming gave some instructions and asked the tribesmen to move around on their own. Han Benfu and Han Benmin moved together, while Han Changming took Ye Xin and Ye Xue for a stroll.
Han Changming hasn't been to Shark Island for decades. Shark Island hasn't changed much, but there are a lot more people coming and going.
He restrained his breathing, and when other foundation-building cultivators saw Han Changming, they would only think that he was a foundation-building cultivator.
After a cup of tea, Han Changming followed Ye Xin into a vestment shop. Ye Xin and Ye Xue selected vestments for Han Benzhi and Liu Weiwei. The vestments could be freely enlarged or reduced in size, but the styles varied.
Ye Xin and Ye Xue picked out nine robes, two sets each for Han Benzhi and Liu Weiwei, and one set each for Han Changming and the other five people, spending more than ten thousand spirit stones.
Han Changming didn't care about this little bit of spirit stones. He spent more than 10,000 spirit stones and bought four sets of jewelry, one set each for Ye Xin, Ye Xue, Han Benfu and Liu Weiwei. The jewelry were all magical instruments, which could not only be used for decoration but also to defend against enemies.