Han Changming tried many times to open the jade box, but unfortunately he failed. This also proves that the things in the jade box are extraordinary.
He flipped his hand and took out a rusty piece of iron. The iron piece looked ordinary, but it was impervious to water and fire. Only with the help of the golden eyes could he see the words on the iron piece. However, the words were a little blurry and he did not recognize them.
If the Golden Eye True Pupil could go one step further, perhaps he would be able to see the words on the iron sheet clearly. The Golden Eye Purifying Spirit Liquid in his hand had been used up, and he needed the inner elixir of a third-level Golden Eye Beast to refine the Golden Eye Purifying Spirit Liquid before he could continue to practice the Golden Eye True Pupil.
The number of cultivators in the Han family is too small, and their ability to collect resources for cultivation is limited. There is nothing that can be done about it.
A sound transmission note flew in and landed in front of him.
Han Changming crushed the sound transmission note, and Han Changying's voice suddenly rang out: "Ninth brother, Zhu Mingming, the Taoist friend, is here. He said he has something important to discuss with you."
Han Changming put away the iron sheet and jade box and walked out.
When Zhu Mingming saw Han Changming, he immediately bowed and said, "Junior Zhu Mingming greets Senior Han."
The Zhu family has developed quite well in recent years. They spent a large sum of spirit stones and purchased two spiritual objects for the Jindan stage. Unfortunately, Zhu Zijie failed to advance to the Jindan stage and his Jindan stage failed.
Without the protection of Jindan cultivators, the Zhu family's business in the outer sea is not large. The Qingyun Sect is too weak and its focus is on the Red Algae Sea. The Zhu family's business in the Red Algae Sea is not large, so they thought of developing in the outer sea.
Some time ago, the Zhu family learned that the Han family had leased an island for development, and Zhu Mingming came for this purpose.
"I heard from Fifth Sister that you have something to ask me?"
Han Changming asked casually. He probably guessed Zhu Mingming's purpose, but he didn't say anything.
The Han family intends to recruit the Zhu family. Firstly, the Han family lacks manpower, and secondly, the formation is the Han family's weakness.
"I heard that the nobles have rented several islands for development. Our Zhu family is bold enough to rent an island from the nobles for development. We are willing to pay tribute regularly."
Zhu Mingming looked nervous. The Zhu family mainly operated formation plates and flags. Due to the heavy losses of foundation-building cultivators, the Zhu family no longer organized monster hunting teams to go out and hunt monsters. Their income was limited. If they could rent an island for development, the Zhu family could dispatch more clansmen over and their income could also increase.
The Righteous Alliance rents out islands, and the Zhu family can rent islands directly from the Righteous Alliance. However, without the protection of Jindan cultivators, the Zhu family will definitely suffer heavy losses once they encounter a beast tide. This beast tide is a good example. More than a dozen Jindan cultivators died, and thousands of foundation-building cultivators were killed or injured.
In addition to the beast tide, there are also many evil cultivators in the outer sea, including groups of them. They are organized and premeditated to kill cultivators and steal their treasures. If not for this, the Zhu family would have rented an island to develop long ago.
"Rent an island?"
Han Changming frowned, looking embarrassed.
They had originally planned to rent an island to the Zhu family, but he couldn't easily agree to the Zhu family's request. Others would not treasure something that was too easy to obtain.
"That's right. We are willing to regularly supply several sets of second-level formations and a batch of spiritual grains or monster materials."
Zhu Mingming's face was full of anticipation. If the Zhu family had no acquaintances in the outer sea, they would not have approached the Han family.
"Ninth brother, the Zhu family has been cooperating with us quite well over the years. If possible, please rent an island to the Zhu family!"
Han Changying advised.
Han Changming walked down the stairs, nodded and said, "Okay! We can rent you an island. Fifth sister, please discuss the details with Fellow Daoist Zhu!"
The Zhu family does not have many members and not much financial resources, so it is impossible for the Han family to ask for an exorbitant amount of money. However, the Zhu family's formation is something the Han family urgently needs.
"Okay, leave it to me."
Han Changying agreed with a smile. This was something she had agreed with Han Changming in advance.
After chatting for a while, Han Changming went back to his room to rest.
Two days passed quickly.
Han Changming was practicing in the house, with a layer of light yellow glow covering his body.
A sound transmission note suddenly flew in, and the spiritual light on Han Changming's body dissipated. He crushed the sound transmission note, and Han Changying's joyful voice suddenly rang out: "Ninth brother, the Fairy Qinglian is here to visit you, what do you think?"
"Fairy Qinglian!"
Han Changming was slightly stunned, but he soon understood that the mid-grade elixir he took out at the exchange meeting had worked.
In the world of immortal cultivation, strength is respected, and capable cultivators will be respected wherever they go.
Given Ling Xiao Zhenren's status in the Righteous Alliance, Han Changming would naturally not treat Fairy Qinglian with disrespect.
He stood up and walked out.
A very beautiful girl in a green dress was standing outside the door. The girl had fair skin and a faint smile on her face.
Fairy Qinglian ranks tenth in the Hundred Flowers Chart, so Han Changming has naturally seen Fairy Qinglian's portrait.
"My name is Han Changming, nice to meet Fairy Wang."
Han Changming clasped his hands together and spoke politely.
Fairy Qinglian smiled and said, "Fellow Daoist Han, you are too polite. Fellow Daoist Han, I have organized a party and all the participants are third-level alchemists. Is it convenient for you, Fellow Daoist Han?"
Fairy Qianling presented the inner elixir of the third-level blue-eyed golden lizard beast and the demon-luring grass. The relationship between Fairy Qinglian and Fairy Qianling became better and better. During a chat with Fairy Qianling, she learned about Han Changming, a third-level alchemist.
Fairy Qinglian would naturally not treat the third-rank alchemist who was able to refine low-quality elixirs with disdain, so she came to invite him in person to give Han Changming enough face.
"Then Han, excuse me for disturbing you."
Han Changming's tone was sincere. He was eager to communicate with other third-level alchemists.
The third-level alchemists who can interact with Fairy Qinglian are either of extraordinary origin or have high alchemy skills. It will be beneficial for Han Changming and his family's future development to make friends with them.
Han Changming's strategy is to use alchemy to open a breakthrough and help the family gain a foothold.
The Han family can only sell some second-order puppet beasts at present. The business scale is not large and is not enough to support many Jindan cultivators. Han Changming refines pills and Han Zhangxiang refines weapons. With two approaches, the family will be under less pressure.
"Don't bother me, Brother Han, please follow me."
Fairy Qinglian made a gesture of invitation with a smile on her face.
Han Changming did not dare to be arrogant and walked side by side with Fairy Qinglian.
The two walked forward while chatting.
"Ninth brother, you are so honored that Fairy Qinglian came to invite you personally. She is the beloved disciple of Master Lingxiao."
Han Changying muttered to himself, looking excited.
She knew very well that if Han Changming did not have such outstanding qualities, Fairy Qinglian would never come to invite Han Changming in person.
A cup of tea later, Han Changming and Fairy Qinglian appeared in a five-story green pavilion with carved beams and painted rafters, flying eaves and brackets. On the plaque was written three large green characters "Qinglian Pavilion".
There were two Foundation Establishment Stage guards at the door. They did not stop them, and Han Changming and Fairy Qinglian walked in together.
The lobby was empty and Han Changming heard a conversation.
When they arrived at the second floor, more than twenty pairs of eyes looked towards Han Changming and Fairy Qinglian.
Han Changming glanced around and a look of surprise flashed across his eyes. He looked at a Taoist priest with a fair face and a green robe. The Taoist priest had a green gourd tied around his waist and wore a green jade crown. He looked quite like an immortal.
"Fellow Daoist Qin, what a coincidence! Isn't Fairy Shen here?"
Han Changming clasped his fists and said that the Taoist priest in green robe was Qin Yan, a pill fanatic. Han Changming met Qin Yan in the Golden Dragon Sea.
The Fairy Shen he was talking about was Shen Yueshuang, the key training target of Sihai Palace, who was proficient in water-based alchemy.
"Fellow Daoist Han, it turns out to be you. We haven't seen each other for many years. Your alchemy skills have improved a lot. Let's have a good discussion later! Senior Sister Shen hasn't arrived yet."
Qin Yan was a little surprised and said with fiery eyes.
This gathering was initiated by Fairy Qinglian. She came here in person with Han Changming. Either Han Changming's alchemy skills were very high, or Han Changming's identity was intimidating. When Qin Yan came into contact with Han Changming, he did not find that Han Changming came from a prominent family. In this case, Han Changming must have a very high level of alchemy skills, which is why Fairy Qinglian paid so much attention to him.
"Fairy Wang, is this the Daoist Fellow Han you mentioned? Is his alchemy skills that high? I asked you to leave us here alone and bring him here in person."
A fat, white, big-eared man in a red robe frowned and looked a little unhappy.
"Fellow Daoist Sun, you are joking. I am not leaving you fellow Daoists aside. It's just that Fellow Daoist Han and I are on the same way, so we came here together."
Fairy Qinglian explained with a smile that some things can be done but not said, and some things can be said but not done.
"Fairy Wang is right. We are just passing through here. Fellow Daoist Sun is overthinking it."
Han Changming explained that he didn't want to make enemies with other alchemists because of a trivial matter.
Fairy Qinglian is the disciple of Master Lingxiao. The man in red robe dared to question her in public, so he must not be from a small force.
"Fellow Daoist Han, this is Fellow Daoist Sun Jiaming from the HSBC Business Alliance. His master is Master Hongyun from the HSBC Business Alliance."
Fairy Qinglian explained enthusiastically that she was reminding Han Changming not to conflict with Sun Jiaming.
Han Changming showed an expression of sudden enlightenment on his face, and said with a fist: "So you are the disciple of Master Hongyun. I am so sorry for your disrespect."
The HSBC Business Alliance has five masters in the Nascent Soul stage, and True Man Hongyun is one of them.
Han Changming had heard of Master Hongyun, but he did not know any of his disciples.
"You are too polite, Mr. Han."
Sun Jiaming said this with a smug look on his face.
The bark of a human shadow tree. His alchemy skills were not very high. The main reason was that True Man Hongyun was very famous, otherwise Fairy Qinglian would not have invited Sun Jiaming to participate in the alchemist gathering.
"It's so lively! Are we not late?"
A female voice like a silver bell suddenly rang out.
As soon as he finished speaking, a girl in a golden skirt came up. She had cherry lips, a beautiful nose, skin as white as snow, a pair of beautiful watery eyes, and breasts that were about to pop out. A young man in blue brocade clothes followed beside the girl in the golden skirt.
The young man in brocade clothes has red lips, white teeth, and a handsome face. He holds a blue folding fan in his hand, on which is a picture of mountains and rivers.
"Fairy Shen! Long time no see."
Han Changming saw the girl in the golden dress and greeted her with a smile.
The girl in the golden skirt is the Golden Lotus Fairy Shen Yueshuang. She has also entered the Jindan stage, and is also in the middle stage of the Jindan stage.
Shen Yueshuang is the key training target of Sihai Palace. She and Qin Yan are proficient in alchemy. Han Changming does not find it strange that they have advanced to the Jindan stage.