Han Changming was teleported back to Ziyue Island and arrived at Jinhu Peak. He sent a sound transmission note to the clan leader.
"Changming, come in!"
Han Zhangxiang's voice rang in Han Changming's ears, and from the sound of it, the clan leader seemed a little excited.
The courtyard gate opened automatically and Han Changming strode in.
Not long after, Han Changming appeared in a green attic. Han Zhangxiang had a smile on his face and his eyes were bloodshot.
"Chief, what good thing happened? Look how happy you are."
Han Changming asked with a smile, vaguely guessing something.
The clan leader is good at refining equipment, and he should have made some magic weapon.
Han Zhangxiang took out a piece of inner armor that shone with a blue light, handed it to Han Changming, and said with a smile: "This Chaoyun armor is made of the shell of the Chaoyun turtle as the main material. It has strong defensive power. You can take it!"
"Chaoyun Armor!"
Han Changming's eyes flashed with surprise. He only had the Thick Earth Shield, a magic weapon for defense. The Chaoyun Armor was made of the shell of the third-grade top-quality Chaoyun Turtle as the main material, so its defense must be very strong.
"Patriarch, you only made one piece of inner armor?"
Han Changming asked curiously, they killed four third-level monsters, so it shouldn't be possible that they only had one piece of inner armor.
"That's not the case. I have a Fire Scale Armor myself. If we talk about defense ability, the Tide Cloud Armor is better."
As Han Zhangxiang spoke, he tugged at his collar, and a faint red light could be seen.
After arriving at the open sea, they killed many third-order monsters and obtained many materials for refining weapons. Han Zhangxiang could then refine weapons without restraint. As the number of times he refined weapons increased, his refining level also improved. Although he was unable to refine top-grade magic weapons, he could refine mid-grade magic weapons.
"By the way, clan leader, is there any news about the technique?"
Han Changming put away the Chaoyun Armor and asked.
He only had the first half of the technique. If he wanted to continue practicing, he had to either find the second half or change the technique. Changing the technique was more time-consuming. The higher the level of cultivation, the more troublesome it was to change the technique. It also took longer.
Han Changming's son and daughter-in-law both came to the outer sea to develop. Liu Weiwei and Han Benzhi worked in Haoran City, assisting Han Changying in managing the Golden Gourd Pavilion, so Han Changying was able to free up his hands to practice.
"I asked Chang Ying and Chang Yan to keep an eye out for news in this regard, but they haven't found the second half of the Qian Tu Zhen Yang Gong. If it doesn't work, Chang Ming, you should change your training method! There's no need to waste time on this!"
Han Zhangxiang advised that the Han family had less than a hundred people, and it would not be easy to find the second half of the "Qian Tu Zhen Yang Gong".
Han Changming frowned, pondered for a moment, and said, "Forget it, let Fifth Sister and the others pay more attention! The skills I have can be practiced to the late stage of Jindan."
He actually considered changing his practice method, but after repeated consideration, he gave up the idea. First, the magical power of "Qian Tu Zhen Yang Gong" was not weak; second, it took Ye Xin several years to change her practice method in the foundation-building period, and it took Han Changming even longer to change his practice method in the core-forming period; third, "Qian Tu Zhen Yang Gong" might be the practice method practiced by True Lord Qian Yang. Considering the reputation of True Lord Qian Yang, this practice must be good.
"I plan to retreat and cultivate for a while. Our family is too short-handed, so it would be better if we had more things to do."
Han Zhangxiang also knew this drawback, nodded and said: "The outer sea is not like the inner sea, we can't just accept strange cultivators. This guy is already married, and this guy already has a wife and three concubines. The number of clan members is increasing, so you can practice in seclusion with peace of mind!"
Under the instruction of Han Zhangxiang, Han Benxian married a female cultivator with three spiritual roots from the Zhu family. The Han family gave a betrothal gift of a foundation-building pill and some refining materials. The following year, Han Benxian became a father. He currently has two sons and one daughter. The children are still young, and it is impossible to tell whether they have spiritual roots.
After chatting for a while, Han Changming left Ziyue Island and returned to Qinghulu Island.
He said hello to Ye Xin, released the Thunder Rhinoceros Insect and the Stone Man, and let them stay in the Spirit Insect Valley.
He gave the Chaoyun Armor to Ye Xin, but Ye Xin didn't have any magic weapon yet.
After returning to his residence, Han Changming injected magic power into the Suzaku jade pendant. After a dazzling red light appeared, Han Changming appeared in the Suzaku space.
As soon as he appeared, two mounds of earth rose up on the ground and two soul-eating earthworms crawled out from the ground.
Han Changming took out four medium-grade beast-raising pills and two medium-grade beast-raising pills for each of the two soul-eating earthworms. After taking the beast-raising pills, the two soul-eating earthworms burrowed back into the ground. They moved around in the Suzaku space, but did not break into the spiritual field.
The medicinal power of the middle-grade beast-raising pill was too strong. After a cup of tea, the two soul-eating earthworms stopped moving, hid deep underground, and fell into a deep sleep.
Han Changming observed for a while and found nothing unusual, then he exited the Suzaku Space.
He sat cross-legged on the cushion and began to practice his skills.
After a while, Han Changming's body was covered by a red and yellow glow.
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Spring went and autumn came, and two years passed quickly.
Haoran City, the backyard of Jinhu Peak,
Han Zhangxiang was talking to Han Debiao, who was holding a light golden long stick in his hand.
The golden stick was as thick as a baby's arm, shining with golden light all over, engraved with a large number of exquisite patterns, and nine feet and nine inches long. There were bursts of golden light flowing on the stick, and three small silver characters "Breaking Spirit Stick" were engraved on the end.
He held the Soul-Breaking Stick in both hands and waved it continuously. The sound of breaking air continued and the shadows of the stick were heavy.
After a moment, the soul-breaking stick in his hand was inserted into the ground, and it immediately pierced through the ground, causing the ground to shake slightly.
"Yes, this broken spirit stick is quite what I like, but it's a bit expensive, costing 500,000 spirit stones."
Han Debiao said with a smile.
Han Zhangxiang smiled slightly and said, "As long as you find it useful, it doesn't matter if it's a little expensive."
Han Daojing has also advanced to the Jindan stage and has come to the outer sea, currently stationed on Ziyue Island.
As the number of Jindan cultivators increases, it becomes much easier for them to do things.
Han Zhangxiang and Han Debiao came to Haoran City this time to pick up goods. Han Zhangxiang customized a heavy magic weapon two years ago.
You can order magic weapons overseas, but the prices are relatively high.
Han Zhangxiang is unable to refine a heavy magic weapon, as this type of magic weapon requires a lot of materials, some of which are quite precious. The Han family cannot get these materials, so they can only customize the magic weapon at a high price.
This soul-breaking stick is made of Jinxin iron as the main material. Jinxin iron is a special material for refining tools. This material is relatively heavy and suitable for refining heavy magic weapons. However, the quantity of Jinxin iron ore is not large and is controlled by major forces. This material is rarely sold on the market and appears more frequently in auctions or exchanges.
The Soul-Breaking Stick is a mid-grade magic weapon, refined by Master Jin. Master Jin is a well-known third-rank weapon refiner in the Righteous Alliance, otherwise he would not have charged such a high price.
Han Debiao made a great contribution to the family. He handed in several magic weapons. It was nothing for the family to spend 500,000 spirit stones to customize a broken spirit stick for him.
The two were chatting when Liu Weiwei walked in.
She bowed to Han Zhangxiang and Han Debiao and said respectfully, "Patriarch, Fifth Uncle, Great Uncle Daoluo wants to contact you about something important."
After Liu Weiwei came to the outer sea from the inner sea, she took over Han Changying's position and managed the Golden Gourd Pavilion. Han Benzhi assisted her, and the couple managed the store together and lived a good life.
After failing to form the elixir, Han Daoguo came to terms with it. Under the arrangement of his family, he married and had children. He currently has a son and his wife is pregnant again. Han Daoguo is responsible for finding out the news.
In order to avoid people from suspecting his relationship with the Han family, if Han Daogui got any information, he would contact Liu Weiwei via a communication disk, and Liu Weiwei would pass it on to the family.
Unless there is a major discovery, Han Daogui would not tell Han Zhangxiang in person.
"I understand. Go ahead and get busy!"
Han Zhangxiang nodded and asked Liu Weiwei to leave.
Liu Weiwei responded, bowed and left.
"Why would Uncle Daoluo contact us out of the blue? It seems like something happened that he can't solve."
Han Debiao had a thoughtful expression on his face.
If they hadn't come to Haoran City to pick up the goods, they would have been on Ziyue Island.
Han Zhangxiang took out the communication disk and contacted Han Daogui.
"Clan leader, I found an ancient cultivator's cave, which should be the cave where a Jindan cultivator sat and passed away. However, I found it while searching for treasure with others, and we were unable to break the restriction. We agreed to invite a few friends to go treasure hunting together."
Han Daogui's voice sounded a little excited.
"Ancient monk's cave?"
Han Zhangxiang frowned, his face full of suspicion.
Like Han Changming, he did not quite believe in the so-called ancient cultivator's cave. Han Changying had discovered an ancient cultivator's cave at the beginning. Many years later, Han Zhangxiang went to obtain the treasure and obtained a wind-attributed skill and a set of third-level mid-grade defensive formation.
"Daoju, tell me in detail the origins of this ancient cultivator's cave. Don't miss a single word."
Han Zhangxiang's tone was heavy, he was worried that Han Daogui had been cheated.
Han Daoguo failed in his attempt to reach the Jindan stage. If nothing unexpected happened, he would have no hope of reaching the Jindan stage in his lifetime. Feeling disheartened, he married and had children. If nothing unexpected happened, after working hard for his family for more than ten years, Han Daoguo would pass away.
Suddenly an ancient monk's cave appeared. Han Daogui would be lying if he said he wasn't tempted.
Han Daogui briefly explained the whole story. He was responsible for gathering information and had made friends with many cultivators. At the invitation of a friend, he went out to sea to hunt monsters. By chance, they discovered an ancient cultivator's cave. They spent several days trying to break the formation, but were unable to do so, so they agreed to come back and invite their friends to go together.
Han Daogui originally wanted to invite Han Changying and others to go. When he was chatting with Liu Weiwei, he learned that Han Zhangxiang was also in Haoran City, so he wanted to contact Han Zhangxiang.
"An ancient monk's cave! It looks like it can't be fake. It's just in need of spirit stones! Someone will deliver spirit stones to the door."
Han Debiao smiled heartily, his fighting spirit surging.
"It's not that simple. Maybe there's a trick."
Han Zhangxiang said with a frown, his eyes filled with doubt.
"Daolu, how long did you agree with them to set off?"
If the time is long enough, Han Zhangxiang plans to go back and call Han Changming.
"We were both worried that the other party would call too many monks, so we agreed to set off in two hours."
Han Daogui's tone was anxious. If it took too long, the other party might bring people over in advance to break the ban and take the treasure.
In the face of huge temptation, no one wants to trust anyone.
Han Zhangxiang frowned and said, "So soon? Let's go with you! We'll meet you at the exit of the market later."
"Yes, Patriarch."
After putting away the communication disk, Han Zhangxiang had a thoughtful expression on his face.
The ancient monk's cave was too far away from Ziyue Island, so Han Debiao was asked to go back and inform Han Changming. By the time Han Changming rushed to the ancient monk's cave, it would be too late.
He plans to go treasure hunting with Han Debiao, so there shouldn't be any big problems.
As long as they don't encounter Nascent Soul cultivators, they can retreat even if they are defeated. Han Changming has not yet taken back the third-order puppet beast, so Han Zhangxiang has a Jindan stage guard.
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In a secluded courtyard, a burly middle-aged man and a young woman in a red dress with gorgeous features were sitting in a green stone pavilion. The middle-aged man had a palm-sized yellow gourd tied around his waist and wore a yellow robe, while the young woman in the red dress had a spirit beast bag tied around her waist. Both of them were Jindan cultivators.
A short and fat man in a red shirt was reporting something to them, and he looked nervous.
"Uncle Qin, Uncle Liu, this is how it happened. I never thought that I would be able to find an ancient cultivator's cave."
The middle-aged man frowned and said, "Ancient monk's cave? How long have you known this fellow Daoist Hu?"
"For more than ten years, he didn't know the identity of the disciple. He rarely hunted monsters, but he was not short of spirit stones. He was most likely a spy from other forces. Maybe there was a Jindan cultivator backing him up."
The man in red said cautiously.
"Anyway, our mission has been completed, so we'll just go with you! I hope what you said is true. If you team up with outsiders to deceive us, you know how Penglai Island tortures people."
The middle-aged man said coldly.
The red-shirted man shuddered and said quickly, "I would never dare to betray the sect. I am loyal to the sect."
The young woman in the red skirt waved her hand and said, "It's good that you know. If there really is something good, we can say a few good words to Uncle Liu and reward you with a Jindan spiritual object."
"Yes, thank you Master Liu for your cultivation. I am very grateful."
The man in red immediately expressed his loyalty.
"To be on the safe side, we should hide our aura and disguise ourselves as foundation-building cultivators. If the other side has Jindan cultivators following us and they are too strong, we can announce the name of the Hehuan Sect. Although the relationship between Penglai Island and the Righteous Alliance is not very good, we should be able to resolve it for Uncle Liu's sake."
The middle-aged man suggested that they came from the Hehuan Sect, which had been established for less than 500 years. However, the founder of the sect, Hehuan Zhenren, was quite famous in the outer seas, so it would still be useful to report the name of Hehuan Zhenren.
The young woman in the red dress nodded, a cold light flashed in her eyes, and said, "If they are too weak, then kill them. We just happen to be short of spirit stones."
Two hours later, at the exit of Haoran City.
Han Daoju looked into the distance, and a familiar voice suddenly sounded: "Friend Hu, haven't they arrived yet?"
Han Daogui turned his head and saw a fat man in a red robe and a burly red-faced man walking towards him. The two men were Han Zhangxiang and Han Debiao in disguise. They had changed their appearance and restrained their breath, disguising themselves as foundation-building monks.
"Friend Han, they are already on their way."
Han Daogui smiled and said that this was their agreement.
Not long after, a short and fat man in a red shirt came over with two foundation-building monks, a man and a woman.
The two sides looked at each other and said nothing.
After briefly introducing their surnames, the six people left Haoran City and headed for the ancient monk's cave.