"Not yet. Don't worry. This girl knows her limits. She's quite strong. As long as she doesn't run too far, she won't be in any danger."
Han Daobin chuckled and said that after Han Benfu entered the Jindan stage, she gave the talisman to Liu Weiwei, and Liu Weiwei gave it to Han Duanrong for protection.
As long as Han Duanrong doesn't run too far, there will be no danger with the help of the talisman and the second-level puppet beast.
Ye Xue nodded and said, "Wait for Duan Rong and the others to come back and tell them not to run around. If a large-scale beast tide really breaks out, we may have to support the clan leader and the others."
At this moment, Han Daobin took out a light blue communication disk and typed in a spell. A female voice like a silver bell suddenly sounded: "Uncle Gao Daobin, we are back. We hunted down a second-level superior monster."
"Duanrong, come to the meeting room. I have something to tell you."
Han Daobin's tone was gentle.
"Okay, I'll be right there."
Han Duanrong agreed.
After a while, a girl in a green lotus skirt walked in. The girl had picturesque facial features, skin as white as snow, a tall figure, and a rare heroic spirit between her eyebrows that was rare in women. She was Han Duanrong.
More than 20 years have passed, and Han Duanrong has grown into a big girl.
Han Benfu is the eldest sister of the "Ben" generation, and Han Duanrong is the most outstanding member of the "Duan" generation, no doubt about it.
"Great Aunt, Second Grandmother, you are all here!"
Han Duanrong greeted with a smile in a sweet voice.
Ye Xue looked Han Duanrong up and down. She found some brown blood on Han Duanrong's body. Her expression tightened and she asked worriedly, "Duanrong, what happened? Are you injured?"
"No, that was from handling the corpses of monsters. They can't hurt me that easily."
Han Duanrong explained, her tone full of confidence.
Ye Xue breathed a sigh of relief and warned: "Something happened in the outer sea. Don't run around for a while. We may have to go to the outer sea to support the clan leader."
"Are mom and dad okay? How are they?"
Han Duanrong asked nervously. It had been more than 20 years since she came back to the inland sea from the outer sea, but Liu Weiwei and Han Benzhi were still in the outer sea.
"They are following the tribe leader, nothing will happen to them, just take care of yourself. We are still unable to confirm that something happened offshore."
Han Deling comforted him softly, saying that the tribesmen who had returned from the open sea had only said that a large-scale beast tide might break out in the open sea, but they did not know the specific situation in the open sea.
"With the clan leader, De Biao, and your grandmother here, Ben Zhi and Wei Wei will not be in any danger. Don't worry too much."
Han Daobin followed up to comfort her.
Han Duanrong nodded. What Han Daobin said made sense. With Han Zhangxiang and others around, there shouldn't be any danger.
After chatting for a few minutes, they went back to their respective homes, and Han Duanrong followed Ye Xue back to Qianyang Courtyard.
Ye Xue asked about Han Duanrong's recent situation. Han Duanrong told her in detail that she had been leading a team to hunt monsters in the past few years. It took several months at the fastest and a year at the slowest. She always had a harvest. The level of the monsters was not high, and the property obtained was not much, but her practical experience was becoming more and more rich, laying a solid foundation for her future development in the outer sea.
Ye Xue showed a gratified expression on her face, and said: "If your grandfather knew how hard you worked, he would definitely be very happy. Go back and have a rest! Don't run around during this period."
"I understand, Second Grandmother."
Han Duanrong agreed and turned to leave.
Ye Xue walked out of Qianyang Courtyard and came to a narrow valley. At the entrance stood a light golden stone tablet with three large silver characters "Bailing Valley" written on it.
This was built in imitation of the Hundred Insect Valley. Han Changming's spiritual insects and spiritual beasts are all in the Hundred Insect Valley, and Ye Xue's spiritual birds are also here.
The valley was shrouded in thick white fog, and it was impossible to see what was going on inside.
Ye Xue took out a square green token. After the token lit up with a dazzling green light, it suddenly emitted a green light and disappeared into the valley.
The fog in the valley rolled violently, revealing a passage that was only wide enough for one person to enter and exit.
Ye Xue strode in. There were a large number of trees planted in the valley, and many exotic flowers and plants could be seen.
A peacock with bright feathers stood on the crown of a big tree. It was the Lingxi Peacock.
Ye Xue has cultivated the Lingxi Peacock for decades, but it is only a second-grade upper-grade one. Its potential is higher than that of the Xuyuan Worm. Ye Xue attaches great importance to the Lingxi Peacock.
A cheerful bird's cry was heard, and the peacock's feathers spread out to form a fan shape, and the peacock spread its tail.
It flapped its wings, swooped down from the sky, landed in front of Ye Xue, and blew up a large cloud of dust.
"Long time no see, little one."
Ye Xue gently stroked the Lingxi Peacock's head, took out a light golden spiritual fruit, and fed it to the Lingxi Peacock.
The Lingxi Peacock swallowed ten golden spiritual fruits in a row before it was satisfied.
It lowered its head and flapped its wings continuously, making a cheerful chirping sound and causing gusts of wind.
Ye Xue understood what he meant and jumped onto the back of the Lingxi Peacock. The Lingxi Peacock flapped its wings gently and flew into the air. It flew in the valley at a very fast speed. Wherever it passed, strong winds blew up, making the big trees in the valley sway left and right, and a large number of leaves fell down.
A somewhat violent hissing sound was heard, and the Amethyst Flying Scorpion emerged from the ground. It was still a third-grade mid-grade creature, but its size was much larger.
Ye Xue saw the Amethyst Flying Scorpion, took out a green porcelain bottle, cast a spell, and with a flash of green light, two monster spirits flew out. The Amethyst Flying Scorpion reacted quickly, letting out an excited hiss and spewing out a stream of purple light that covered the two monster spirits and rolled them into its mouth, disappearing.
These are the spirits of two third-level monsters. Han Zhangxiang and others were purchasing resources for cultivating immortals in the outer seas, and sometimes they would bring back a batch of materials, among which were the spirits of third-level monsters, which were mainly used to feed the Amethyst Flying Scorpion.
After devouring the spirits of two third-tier monsters, the Amethyst Flying Scorpion let out a joyful hiss and burrowed back into the ground.
The Lingxi Peacock was very fast. After flying for more than half an hour, it landed on the treetops, making bursts of low-level hissing sounds, as if it was somewhat unsatisfied.
The valley is too small and it is not satisfying, but there is nothing it can do about it. An innocent man is guilty of possessing a treasure. Once the news about Lingxi Peacock spreads, the Han family will be in trouble.
"Little guy, when you advance to the third level, you will be able to reach a wider sky."
Ye Xue patted its wings gently and encouraged it.
The peacock seemed to understand Ye Xue's words and chirped happily.
After leaving Bailing Valley, Ye Xue returned to Qianyang Courtyard. She took out the materials for making talismans and prepared to refine the third-level talisman.
Before they left the open sea, they purchased a batch of materials for refining third-level talismans.
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Off the coast, Ziyue Island.
Han Changying and others are rebuilding their homes. All the buildings have been destroyed by monsters and beasts. Thousands of mortals have been killed or injured, but more than 10,000 are still alive. The main reason is that they took precautions in advance, so there are not many mortal casualties.
In the meeting room, Han Zhangxiang, Han Debiao, Han Benfu and Ye Xin were discussing the future development of the family.
The beast tide completely receded, and they were able to return to Purple Moon Island. This large-scale beast tide caused heavy losses to the Righteous Alliance. Many forces had to withdraw from the open sea, and a large number of mortals needed to be resettled. Han Debiao performed well in the beast tide, and the Liang family waved their sleeves and gave the Han family 50,000 mortals and two small islands. In this way, the Han family had seven islands and nearly 70,000 mortals.
The Han family also suffered heavy losses in this large-scale beast tide. More than ten cultivators were killed or injured. This number of casualties is already very small. Some forces were completely wiped out by the monsters.
"Clan leader, according to your instructions, all mortals will be randomly placed on different islands. Each island will have at least three cultivators stationed there, and warning formations will be set up. If a beast tide breaks out again, we will know in advance."
Ye Xin held a thick account book in her hand and spoke slowly.
This beast tide was a reshuffle of forces. The Han family suffered little loss, while other forces were more or less weakened. In comparison, the Han family became stronger.
Han Zhangxiang nodded and instructed: "Ye Xin, please go back to the Inner Sea. If Chang Ming has come out of seclusion, ask him to come to the Outer Sea immediately. If he has not come out of seclusion yet, then you stay in the Inner Sea and see if you can find an opportunity to expand our power in the Inner Sea."
Tinghai Pavilion, Qingyang Sect, Taixu Sect and Black Crow Island have all developed in the open sea. They must have suffered heavy losses in this beast tide. The Han family has more and more high-level cultivators, and their territory is too small to support so many masters. If there is a chance, the Han family can expand its influence appropriately.
"Clan leader, how about I go there? As long as we don't run into a Nascent Soul cultivator, there won't be any problem."
Han Debiao volunteered. Both of them were in the middle stage of the Jindan stage, and his strength was much stronger than Ye Xin's.
Han Zhangxiang shook his head and said, "I don't know if the beast tide will come back. We still have Changming, Ye Xue, De Ling and others in the inner sea. Together with Ye Xin, they are enough. De Biao, you should stay in the outer sea!"
In the past, the Han family had to be patient because the family was not strong enough. Now the Han family is no longer the same as before, and it has encountered this great opportunity. It would be a pity if they did not expand their influence.
"Yes! Uncle Wu, I just need to go back. Even if my husband hasn't come out of seclusion yet, my sister, my sister, and my aunt are enough to deal with Taixu Sect and the Lu family."
Ye Xin said confidently.
"The Lu family and the Taixu Sect have deep roots. It's unwise to fight to the death. Just take advantage of their weakness and tear off a few pieces of flesh from them. Don't be too greedy. Be careful of the desperate dog jumping over the wall, understand?"
Han Zhangxiang warned, looking serious.
"Chief, why don't you and Auntie return to the Inner Sea and take charge of this matter yourself!"
Han Benfu suggested.
"No need, Ye Xin knows how to handle things in moderation. There are also Dao Bin and De Ling, so leave it to them!"
Han Zhangxiang's face was full of confidence. As the head of the clan, he was mainly responsible for designating the development direction of the clan. Specific affairs still had to be handled by other clan members. This was to train the clan members. If he did everything himself, the younger generations of the family would never grow up and the family would find it difficult to develop.
Ye Xin was greatly encouraged and said solemnly: "Don't worry! Chief, I will definitely get this done and will never let you down."
Han Zhangxiang gave Ye Xin a few instructions and let her leave.
As soon as Ye Xin left, Han Changyan walked in quickly and said with a serious expression:
"Clan leader, Qi Dazhi's clansmen have arrived. There are more than ten cultivators, and the leader is a Jindan cultivator named Qi Yunxiu."
Decades ago, a third-rank, top-grade poisonous dragon frequently attacked immortal cultivators. After it was killed by the immortal cultivators, it triggered a beast tide. The scale was not large, but many forces suffered heavy losses and retreated to the open sea, including the Qi family where Qi Dazhi was.
"Qi family!"
Han Zhangxiang was slightly stunned. He had some impression of Qi Dazhi. After all, Han Zhongxin was Qi Dazhi's grandson!
He didn't expect that the Qi family would return to the open sea.
"Guests are welcome. Let them in! Invite them here. Oh, and send someone to bring Qi Dazhi here."
Han Zhangxiang ordered that before the beast tide broke out, Qi Dazhi was sent to Haoran City for refuge, because he was Han Zhongxin's grandfather!
"Yes, Patriarch."
Han Changyan took the order and left.
Not long after, a light sound of footsteps was heard, and a tall man in a golden robe walked in, followed by a dozen foundation-building cultivators, and Han Changyan followed closely behind.
The man in the golden robe had regular features, a fair complexion, and looked gentle and refined.
"My name is Qi Yunxiu, nice to meet you three fellow Taoists."
The man in the golden robe clasped his hands together and spoke politely.
"I am Han Zhangxiang. I heard that Fellow Daoist Qi is a relative of Qi Dazhi?"
Han Zhangxiang's eyes were filled with a hint of confusion. It was too coincidental that the Qi family returned to the open sea at this time!
"That's right. Back then, our Qi family suffered heavy losses and had to retreat back to the Inner Sea, leaving behind many of our clansmen. After some inquiries, I learned that they were taken in by Daoist Fellow Han. I came here this time in the hope of taking them back. It's not easy for Daoist Fellow Han to take care of our clansmen, so we will give them some compensation."
Qi Yunxiu said politely that the Qi family's old nest was in the South China Sea and had been passed down for thousands of years. Their ancestors had once produced a Nascent Soul cultivator, and although he had fallen into decline, a lean camel is still bigger than a horse. The Qi family still had twelve Jindan cultivators. At that time, there was some unrest in the inland sea, and in order to defend their base camp, the Qi family had to withdraw their men, leaving behind a large number of clansmen without spiritual roots.
After the turmoil ended, the Qi family had some time to recuperate and became stronger than before, so they returned to offshore development.
It is too costly to transport a cultivator from the inner sea to the outer sea, so the Qi family naturally wants to find their own people, which is the most reliable way.
Most of the mortals in the Qi family who had no spiritual roots were taken in by the Han family, so Qi Yunxiu came to their door.
At this time, Qi Dazhi followed Han Changjun in.
"Qi Dazhi, do you know this fellow Daoist Qi? He said he is your relative."
Han Zhangxiang asked.
Qi Dazhi's eyes quickly passed over Qi Yunxiu, and landed on a foundation-building cultivator. He said excitedly, "Uncle Yuanbin, is that you?"
After a conversation, it was confirmed that Qi Yunxiu and Qi Dazhi were relatives of the same clan.
"Friend Qi, where are you going to take them?"
Han Zhangxiang asked curiously. Naturally, the members of the Han family who had married into the family could not leave with Qi Yunxiu.
"We have re-leased the island and are developing on Lanxia Island. It is more than three million miles away from here, so it is not very far."
Qi Yunxiu answered truthfully that with the speed of a Jindan cultivator, not taking into account the consumption of mana, and traveling at full speed, it would take less than a month to travel more than three million miles.
"We can return some of our clansmen to you, but we cannot return those who have intermarried with our Han family to you. They are already part of our Han family."
Han Zhangxiang said in a deep voice, especially Han Zhongxin, it is impossible for him to give a double spiritual root cultivator to Qi Yunxiu.
"No problem. As compensation, I will give this third-level talisman, the Green Winged Escape Spirit Talisman, to Fellow Daoist Han. Our Qi family knows a little bit about the art of making talismans, so we can strengthen our cooperation in this area in the future."
Qi Yunxiu took out a golden wooden box and handed it to Han Zhangxiang.
He had inquired beforehand and knew that the Han family of Ziyue Island had a third-rank alchemist with a very high level of alchemy skills, who was said to have received guidance from Lingxiao Zhenren.
"Green Wing Escape Talisman!"
Han Zhangxiang was slightly stunned. This was a flying talisman worth more than 100,000 spirit stones. Qi Yunxiu just gave it to them like this? It was too generous!
Han Zhangxiang quickly understood that Qi Yunxiu did this for Han Changming. To be honest, more than 4,000 mortals were not worth more than 100,000 spirit stones, and even with more than 100,000 spirit stones one might not be able to buy the Green Wing Escape Talisman.
"Hao, it's a deal. We will definitely come to visit you when we are free some other day."
Han Zhangxiang accepted the Green Wing Escape Talisman.
It takes some time to gather all the members of the Qi family. Han Changjun goes to do this, while Han Zhangxiang and others chat with Qi Yunxiu.
As they chatted, Qi Yunxiu mentioned Han Changming and said with a smile, "I heard that your family has a fellow Daoist named Han who is proficient in alchemy. I wonder if he would be able to come out and meet us?"