Huludao, a secret room.
Han Changming sat cross-legged on a green cushion, his eyes fixed on a four-legged green cauldron in front of him that was more than one meter tall. There was a ball of emerald green flame carved on each side of the cauldron, and the emerald green flame flickered constantly as if it were a living thing. There was a ball of red-yellow flame at the bottom of the green cauldron, and an astonishingly high temperature emanated from the room.
Han Changming was sweating profusely, with sweat gathering on his chin and dripping onto his clothes.
After a while, Han Changming retracted his magic spell, and the red-yellow flame turned into a yellow light, which disappeared into his sleeves. He then cast a spell into the green cauldron, and the top cover flew up and landed steadily on the ground.
Han Changming stood up and came to the side of the green cauldron in one step. There were five light blue pills in the cauldron. Upon closer inspection, there were six light golden lines on the surface of each pill. This was a top-grade foundation-building pill, and its efficacy was more than five times that of an ordinary foundation-building pill.
"Top-grade foundation-building pill! Not bad."
Han Changming showed a look of joy. The Taiyi Hualing Gourd absorbed all the spiritual energy stored in the Spirit Eye Jade, and its size became larger, so it could produce fourth-level spiritual water.
He put ordinary elixirs into the Taiyi Hualing Gourd and only purified them to medium grade. He tried many times, and the results were always the same. The Taiyi Hualing Gourd could not purify ordinary elixirs to high grade. However, the Taiyi Hualing Gourd could produce fourth-grade spiritual water. Han Changming used the fourth-grade spiritual water to refine the foundation-building pill and successfully refined a high-grade foundation-building pill.
If these five top-grade foundation-building pills were sold, they would definitely fetch a sky-high price.
When Han Debiao took a foundation-building pill, he failed to successfully advance to the foundation-building stage. The efficacy of a top-grade foundation-building pill is more than five times that of an ordinary foundation-building pill. If Han Debiao had taken a top-grade foundation-building pill, he would definitely have been able to advance to the foundation-building stage.
The Taiyi Hualing Gourd absorbs the spiritual energy of the Spirit Eye Jade, becomes larger in size, and can also produce fourth-level spiritual water. The effect of fourth-level spiritual water is better than third-level spiritual water. With the Taiyi Hualing Gourd in hand, Han Changming's pill success rate will not be too low. The only drawback is that the Taiyi Hualing Gourd can only purify the pill to a medium grade, not a high grade.
Judging from the changes that Taiyi Hualing Gourd has undergone this time, it can change by absorbing a large amount of spiritual energy. If it lives in a fourth-level spiritual vein for a few years, allowing Taiyi Hualing Gourd to absorb enough spiritual energy, I wonder if it will undergo new changes.
Han Changming consulted a large number of classics, but found no records of magic weapons similar to the Taiyi Hualing Gourd. He felt that the Taiyi Hualing Gourd had other functions. If it absorbed enough spiritual energy, the Taiyi Hualing Gourd might have new changes.
After the Taiyi Hualing Gourd becomes bigger, it has to absorb a large amount of spiritual energy to produce the fourth-level spiritual water. The spiritual energy reserves of the Lingju Stone are equivalent to a top-grade spiritual stone. However, in less than a day, the spiritual energy contained in the Lingju Stone was sucked dry by the Taiyi Hualing Gourd, and it takes more than a month for the Lingju Stone to recover its spiritual energy. This is in Huludao. If it is in a place with abundant spiritual energy, the Lingju Stone will recover faster.
The more spiritual energy the Taiyi Hualing Gourd absorbs, the faster it can produce fourth-level spiritual water, and the better the effect of the produced fourth-level spiritual water.
The Spirit Gathering Stone and the Spirit Eye Jade can both absorb spiritual energy and store it. The Taiyi Spirit Gourd can also absorb spiritual energy. These three things require a large amount of spiritual energy, but the spiritual veins in Huludao are only of the second-grade upper grade. It will take Han Changming two or three months to make some fourth-grade spiritual water. If it is in a place with abundant spiritual energy, the speed will be faster.
He put away the five top-grade foundation-building pills and looked towards the green cauldron, his eyes full of joy.
This Green Flame Burning Heaven Furnace is a magic weapon-level alchemy furnace, which has a certain bonus effect on alchemy.
Han Changming used fourth-level spiritual water to refine pills, and most of the pills he refined were of medium quality. He used the Green Flame Burning Heaven Furnace to refine pills, and there was a certain chance that he could refine high-quality pills.
With the Qingyan Burning Heaven Furnace in his hand and the Taiyi Hualing Gourd, Han Changming believed that he would be able to refine the golden elixir sooner or later.
He put away the Green Flame Burning Heaven Furnace and walked out.
Ye Xin, Ye Xue and Han Benzhi were chatting in the stone pavilion. Han Benzhi looked towards the courtyard where Han Changming was in seclusion from time to time, his face full of anticipation.
"Okay, your father won't lie to you. When he comes out of confinement, he will definitely bring you to ask for marriage. Look at how useless you are."
Ye Xin smiled, her eyes full of doting.
Her son was getting married and she was going to be a mother-in-law. Ye Xin was happy from the bottom of her heart. She was more anxious than Han Benzhi, but she didn't show it.
"You should focus on cultivation instead of worrying about this all day long."
Han Changming's voice suddenly rang out, and he appeared in Han Benzhi's sight.
"Dad, you're out."
Han Benzhi was surprised and delighted when he saw Han Changming, and quickly stood up.
Han Changming nodded and sighed in his heart. Ever since he promised to propose to the Liu family, Han Benzhi has been thinking about this matter. He came to ask every now and then when he would go to the Liu family to propose. Han Changming urged him to practice many times, but Han Benzhi just ignored him. His mind was always on love.
No one knows a son better than his father. Han Changming could see that Han Benzhi had no intention of pursuing Taoism, and the Foundation Establishment Stage might be his end.
He has a daughter and two sons. Han Benfu is more outstanding, while Han Benzhi and Han Benyong are relatively mediocre. They have never had to worry about resources for cultivating immortals since they were young. No matter what skills they want to learn, Han Changming and Ye Xin support them. They have all learned how to make talismans, refine weapons, make elixirs, set up formations, and brew wine. However, after studying for a while, they lost interest and wasted a lot of spirit stones in vain. The tribesmen of the same age do not have their conditions and cannot learn whatever they want. Learning a skill costs spirit stones.
Han Changming had advised Han Benzhi many times, and even taught him how to practice, but Han Benzhi just listened to him and let him out. As the saying goes, a grown-up son is no longer under the control of his father. It is useless for Han Changming to force Han Benzhi to do something he does not want to do. After all, Han Benzhi has grown up and has his own ideas and plans.
No matter how high Han Changming's cultivation level is or how powerful his supernatural powers are, in Han Benzhi's eyes, Han Changming is his father.
"It's almost time, Benzhi, go back and pack up, we'll go to the Liu family to ask for marriage tomorrow."
Han Changming gave instructions to Han Benzhi, who was overjoyed and agreed, patting his chest.
"Father, mother, second mother, I will not disturb your meditation any more."
Han Benzhi left with a happy face, looking forward to seeing his sweetheart as soon as possible.
Looking at Han Benzhi's departing back, Han Changming sighed softly and said, "I hope that after this child gets married, he can calm down and concentrate on his cultivation."
Ye Xin smiled bitterly and said, "My husband, no one knows a son better than his mother. I understand them. Ben Zhi and Ben Yong are not firm in their determination to pursue the truth. We have done what we should do and have fulfilled our responsibilities as parents. If they don't listen, there is nothing we can do."
In order to learn how to make talismans, Ye Xin and Ye Xue lived frugally and studied hard for a period of time. Only then did Ye Xue master the methods of refining several first-level talismans. Han Changming was about the same. Han Daohe lived frugally and even at an old age he followed the family caravan around just to support Han Changming in learning the art of making talismans. Han Benzhi and Han Benyong learned many skills but did not achieve any outstanding results. Han Benfu was better and had some talent in alchemy. Currently he can refine many kinds of second-level pills.
From childhood to adulthood, Han Benzhi and Han Benyong have never suffered any hardship. They have no worries about food and clothing, and no worries about resources for cultivating immortals. This is a good thing for them, but perhaps also a bad thing.
The advantage is that their starting point is higher than other tribesmen of the same age, and their cultivation speed is faster in the early stages. The disadvantage is that they tend to be content with the status quo and do not have much enterprising spirit.
"Sister, don't worry too much. Benzhi is still young. Maybe he will practice diligently after he gets married!"
Ye Xue comforted her, she also knew it was impossible.
Han Benzhi and Han Benyong mostly stayed in the market town. They had no special skills, but because of Han Changming and his wife and two of them, they had no shortage of resources for cultivating immortals.
They also went with the family's monster hunting team to hunt monsters, but they were not very interested and almost lost their lives.
Ye Xin also knew that Ye Xue was trying to comfort her, so she sighed and said, "Let's hope so! We can't learn from them. We must practice diligently and catch up with our husbands as soon as possible."
Ye Xue nodded, her eyes determined.
"Children and grandchildren have their own blessings. They have grown up, so let them be! As long as they are safe and sound, I will be very happy. The immortal road is long, who can guarantee that they will make it to the end?"
Han Changming sighed. He didn't expect his two sons to achieve much. As long as they were happy and safe, that would be enough.
He took two steps forward, hugged his two wives from behind, and said with a smile: "Madam, why don't we give Benfu and the others another brother or sister!"
Ye Xin and Ye Xue looked at each other and nodded to each other.
Han Changming hugged his two wives and walked towards his residence.
An ochre-colored light curtain covered the yard where they lived, and no sound could be heard from outside.
The next morning, just after dawn, Han Changming, Ye Xin, Ye Xue, and Han Benzhi appeared in a huge bluestone square. In addition to them, there were ten Qi-refining monks.
Han Changming summoned the Flying Spirit Shuttle and cast a spell. The size of the Flying Spirit Shuttle suddenly increased and floated in the air. Han Changming jumped on it first, and Ye Xin and others followed.
A blue light flashed, and a misty blue water curtain appeared out of thin air, covering Han Changming and others.
"Walk."
As Han Changming fell, the Feiling Shuttle lit up with a dazzling blue light and turned into a long blue rainbow that broke through the air. Not long after, the blue rainbow disappeared into the sky.
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The Birch Island is a hundred miles in radius and is named after the large number of birch trees planted on the island. The Birch Island is the Liu family's old nest.
The Liu family has been passed down for more than three hundred years. Liu Danwang, the ancestor of the Liu family, was a disciple of Tinghai Pavilion. He knew that he had no hope of achieving the Golden Elixir, but relying on the good deeds he had accumulated over the years, the sect handed over Baihua Island to Liu Danwang. After more than three hundred years of reproduction and development, the Liu family has more than one hundred cultivators, more than one hundred thousand mortals, and three islands.
Liu Guangyang is the only foundation-building cultivator in the Liu family. He was seriously injured in his early years, and his cultivation stagnated and has remained in the middle stage of foundation-building.
The Liu family has three members who have joined the Tinghai Pavilion, but they are all Qi-refining cultivators and have little say. The Liu family is a small family.
Liu Guangyang is 180 years old this year. Unless he is extremely lucky, he has no chance of advancing to the Jindan stage. He still has more than 30 years to live.
Liu Guangyang knew his own limitations. It was fine as long as he was alive, but once he passed away, it would be difficult for the Liu family to continue. Tinghai Pavilion had hundreds of affiliated forces like the Liu family. They paid tribute regularly in exchange for Tinghai Pavilion's protection. However, it was impossible for Tinghai Pavilion to send people to stay in the Liu family permanently.
As long as the subordinate forces do not make too much trouble, Tinghai Pavilion will not care. Tinghai Pavilion even hopes that the subordinate forces will be at odds, which will be beneficial to Tinghai Pavilion's rule.
Without a foundation-building cultivator in charge, the Liu family would either be swallowed up by other families or disappear in the long river of history. This was inevitable.
In order to ensure the long-term inheritance of the Liu family, Liu Guangyang plans to marry into a powerful immortal cultivation family, hoping to use the power of his in-laws to protect the Liu family.
In a secluded courtyard with green tiles, Liu Guangyang sat in a green stone pavilion sipping tea, his brows furrowed. A set of tea sets made of white birch wood was placed on the green round table.
A girl in a purple dress with a graceful figure and skin as white as snow stood aside. The girl had red lips, white teeth, a pair of watery peach blossom eyes, and was extremely charming.
"Weiwei, that boy wouldn't be lying to you! Didn't he say he was coming to propose marriage? It's been so long, why hasn't he come yet?"
Liu Guangyang frowned and said that Liu Weiwei was his most beloved granddaughter and his greatest hope.
Liu Weiwei is extremely beautiful and has many suitors. In the past few years, the Liu family has been almost overwhelmed by people seeking marriage. There are so many people seeking marriage that Liu Guangyang doesn't like those who come from small families. He originally had his eyes on the Chen family from Caixia Island.
By chance, Liu Weiwei met Han Benzhi, a member of the Han family. Han Benzhi's parents were both foundation-building cultivators. In their early years, they represented the Han family and followed Tinghai Pavilion to fight everywhere, killing countless enemies and making a great name for themselves. Only then did Liu Guangyang give up the idea and asked Liu Weiwei to interact more with Han Benzhi.
Liu Weiwei didn't have to spend much effort to make Han Benzhi fall in love with her.
Liu Weiwei bit her red lips tightly, pondered for a moment, and said faintly: "Maybe he has something on his mind! Or maybe, he just said it casually, and his grandson took it seriously."
There was a hint of resentment in her words. Liu Weiwei had a firm heart for Taoism and had been practicing hard since she was a child. However, the Liu family was relatively weak and failed to provide her with foundation-building pills, so she had always remained in the Qi Refining Stage.
Compared with her efforts, outsiders pay more attention to her appearance.
Liu Weiwei was very clear about her mission, which was to find a man with a strong background to protect the Liu family. As for the other person's character, it was secondary.
To be honest, among the many male cultivators she had met, Han Benzhi was not the most outstanding, but he had the best background. Han Benzhi's family were all foundation-building cultivators, so she would definitely not suffer if she married them.
She didn't like Liu Guangyang's behavior, but she knew very well that there was nothing wrong with Liu Guangyang doing this. The clansmen who had joined Tinghai Pavilion could not be relied upon. Liu Guangyang didn't have much time left. If he didn't have a powerful in-law, the Liu family would have a hard time after his death, and it would not be surprising if they were destroyed.
Liu Guangyang sighed and said, "Weiwei, Grandfather knows that you don't particularly want Han Benzhi, but the Han family is getting stronger and stronger, and has become the strongest among the many affiliated forces of Tinghai Pavilion. Fellow Daoist Han's relatives are all foundation-building cultivators, and you won't suffer if you marry him. Grandfather has sent people to investigate. Han Changming's family education is very strict, and Han Benzhi does not have any bad hobbies. Han Benzhi is not as lustful as his seventh uncle. You have been in contact with Han Benzhi for so long, and you can see what kind of person he is. This marriage is good for you and our Liu family."