Han Changming smiled slightly, pinched his fingers, and the Earth Guardian turned into a pile of yellow sand.
"I will come to ask for advice again if I have the chance. Goodbye."
Han Changming put away the thick earth flag and left with his two wives.
The faces of Li Yunjie and the other two turned ugly. How could they not see that Han Changming was here to teach them a lesson
"Let's go back! Try not to have conflicts with the Han family in the future. Han Changming alone is so difficult to deal with, not to mention Han Debiao and Han Zhangxiang."
Li Yunjie sighed and returned to Taixu Gate with two fellow disciples.
After returning to Huludao, Han Changming contacted Han Deling and others and gathered in the meeting room.
Han Deling and Han Daojing were both surprised to learn that Han Changming defeated Li Yunjie.
"That's great. Both Lu Tianyang and Li Yunjie were defeated by Chang Ming. In the future, if Taixu Sect and the Lu family want to deal with our Han family, they will have to be cautious."
Han Daojing said with a smile, his face full of pride.
Han Changming nodded and said, "I'll leave the inner sea to Uncle Daojing and Aunt Qi. The clan leader is urging us to leave for the outer sea immediately."
Time is of the essence and opportunity cannot be missed. There is a great demand for healing pills in the outer sea now. Han Changming can make a fortune if he goes there at this time.
"Be careful on the road and take Duanrong and the others with you! They have gone through a lot of trials and tribulations over the years and have grown up."
Han Daohe suggested that the family's development focus was in the outer sea, where there was a lack of various talents. Thanks to the immortal cultivation resources transported back from the outer sea, the Han family had increased its efforts in talent training. Currently, the four more outstanding members of the family in the foundation-building stage were Han Duanrong, Han Maofeng, Han Maoyao and Han Maoyang.
"We will be careful. Our territory in the outer sea has expanded and we are short of manpower."
Han Changming chuckled. Before he returned to the Inner Sea, the clan leader asked him to train more outstanding clan members. More than 20 years have passed, and a new generation of the Han family has grown up.
Han Changming gave a few instructions and left the conference room with Ye Xin and Ye Xue.
They came to a bluestone square where more than fifty Han family monks had been waiting for a long time. Han Duanrong, Han Maofeng, Han Maoyao and Han Maoyang were standing at the front.
"Our family is doing well in the outer seas, and we are in urgent need of manpower. The outer seas are rich in immortal cultivation resources, and this is also an opportunity for you. The outer seas are full of good and bad people. When you are in the outer seas, don't act on your own. Follow other clansmen and think twice before doing anything. Do you understand?"
Han Changming's tone was stern.
"yes."
Han Duanrong and others agreed in unison, their expressions excited.
Most of them had never been to the open sea, but they had only heard that the resources for cultivating immortals were abundant there. This time they could finally go to the open sea and see the world.
Han Changming summoned the Flying Spirit Shuttle and cast a spell. The Flying Spirit Shuttle suddenly emitted a dazzling light and grew rapidly in size.
The three of them jumped up first, followed closely by Han Duanrong.
Han Changming's magic spell changed, and a soft blue light appeared out of nowhere, enveloping Han Changming and others.
"Walk."
With a low shout from Han Changming, the Flying Spirit Shuttle turned into a blue light and flew away.
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Outer sea, Haoran City.
Han Benmin walked around a vast bluestone square, his eyes quickly sweeping over the merchandise on the stalls.
Han Benmin is still in the middle stage of foundation building and has been stuck at a bottleneck for decades. He likes the art of expelling insects and taming beasts, and has raised many spiritual insects. Han Benfu is also very interested in spiritual insects.
Han Benmin walked around and had a look. In his spare time, he would hang out at the places where casual cultivators set up stalls to see if he could get a bargain, but unfortunately he never got what he wanted.
It's good enough to come across a bargain once.
Han Benmin suddenly stopped in front of a small stall. The stall owner was a middle-aged man in his early thirties. There were quite a few things on the stall, mostly materials for monsters, and some materials for refining equipment.
He squatted down, picked up a piece of pale yellow ore, and asked, "How much is this ore?"
"This is the third-level refining material Earth Glass Stone, which can be used to refine magic weapons. It is an earth-attributed refining material, worth 30,000 spirit stones."
Han Benmin bargained hard and bought the earth glass stone at a high price of 27,000 spirit stones. Earth-attributed refining materials are rare in the open sea, and the family has been collecting earth-attributed refining materials.
Han Benmin handed over the spirit stones to the family, and in addition to obtaining 27,000 spirit stones, he also received a reward, which was equivalent to the family using the spirit stones to buy the earthen glass stone. This was to encourage the clan members to collect resources for cultivating immortals. After all, everyone is selfish.
He walked around the bluestone square and found nothing else, so he left.
After a cup of tea, Han Benmin returned to Jinhu Pavilion. The business of Jinhu Pavilion was pretty good. The Han family now had three shops, respectively operating weapons, elixirs and raw material procurement. The elixir shop had the highest profit, but Liu Weiwei controlled the financial power.
The general manager of the three stores is Liu Weiwei. If any clan members need reimbursement of expenses, they will look for Liu Weiwei.
Liu Weiwei was entertaining guests, and Han Benmin did not disturb Liu Weiwei. He went to the backyard, took out the tea set and made tea. He drank tea while teasing the spirit insect.
After a while, Liu Weiwei came in and asked with a smile: "Benmin, what good stuff did you get again?"
Han Benmin was not interested in business matters and seldom went to the Golden Gourd Pavilion. He usually went there to get the immortal cultivation resources that his family wanted to collect and then ask her for reimbursement.
"Aunt, I bought a piece of earth glass stone and spent 17,000 spirit stones."
Han Benmin took out the earthen glass stone and told the truth.
Liu Weiwei carefully examined it and nodded, saying, "It's a clay glass stone! It's a little small, but it can be used to refine weapons."
She took out 17,300 spirit stones and gave them to Han Benmin. The extra 300 spirit stones were rewards, and Han Benmin could also get 100 contribution points. It was precisely because of this policy that the Han family was able to collect more resources for cultivating immortals.
"Earth Glass Stone? This is a third-level earth-attribute refining material. Not bad!"
A hearty male voice suddenly sounded.
Liu Weiwei and Han Benmin looked outside and saw Han Changming coming towards them.
"Dad (Uncle Jiu), you're here?"
Liu Weiwei and Han Benmin said this almost at the same time, their faces filled with joy.
Han Changming and others traveled day and night for more than a month and finally arrived in Haoran City.
"We just arrived, Benmin, why are you still in the middle stage of foundation building? It's okay for you to like the art of repelling insects and taming beasts, but it can't delay your cultivation. Cultivation is the right way."
Han Changming taught with a stern face that Han Benmin entered the foundation-building stage earlier than Liu Weiwei. Liu Weiwei has entered the late foundation-building stage, while Han Benmin is still in the middle foundation-building stage.
He knew that Han Benmin was skilled in the art of expelling insects and taming beasts, and was worried that he was putting the cart before the horse and thus delaying his own cultivation.
"Uncle Jiu, I have hit a bottleneck. I am planning to travel for a while to see if I can resolve the bottleneck."
Han Benmin hurriedly explained that he also wanted to advance to the late stage of foundation building as soon as possible, but bottlenecks are something that every cultivator will encounter, it is just a matter of time.
Some cultivators will encounter bottlenecks during the Qi Refining Stage, while some cultivators will never encounter bottlenecks more than a few times in their entire lives. The bottleneck varies from person to person and there is no regular pattern to speak of.
Han Changming's expression eased, and he said in a gentle voice: "It's good that you understand this principle. If you go out to travel, it will be safer to find a few more people from the same tribe."
"Got it, Uncle Nine."
Han Benmin breathed a sigh of relief and quickly agreed.
"Okay, go get busy! Weiwei, come with me, I have something to ask you."
Han Changming turned and walked out. Liu Weiwei comforted Han Benmin and followed him out.
When we arrived on the third floor, Han Benzhi was chatting with Ye Xin and Ye Xue, and Han Duanrong was there too.
Han Benzhiye has encountered a bottleneck and is still in the middle stage of foundation building, while Han Duanrong is already in the early stage of foundation building.
Seeing Han Changming, Han Benzhi looked a little nervous. Under Liu Weiwei's urging, he did not slack off, but he just couldn't advance to the late stage of foundation building, and he had no choice.
"Duan Rong has already advanced to the foundation-building stage, but you, as her father, are still in the early stages of foundation-building."
Han Changming sighed, his tone full of helplessness.
He scolded Han Benzhi many times, but Han Benzhi really had no intention of pursuing the Tao, otherwise Han Changming would not have needed to urge him.
"Dad, I haven't slacked off in my training, I just hit a bottleneck."
Han Benzhi quickly explained.
Han Changming didn't say anything else. Han Benzhi's character had already been formed. If he was unwilling to work hard, no matter how much Han Changming urged him, it would be useless.
"Father, mother, and second mother, please don't be angry. My husband has indeed been practicing very hard, but he has encountered a bottleneck. As far as I know, many foundation-building cultivators in the clan have encountered bottlenecks. I heard that my eldest sister is refining the Miasma-breaking Pill, which should be able to solve this problem."
Liu Weiwei quickly spoke well of Han Benzhi, as she knew that Han Benzhi was very afraid of Han Changming.
"Let's not talk about this anymore. How is the business of the Golden Gourd Pavilion? Have any Jindan cultivators come to me recently?"
Han Changming asked about the main business.
Liu Weiwei nodded and said, "There are several Jindan cultivators who want to see Dad. They said they have something important to discuss. This is their situation."
She took out a green jade slip and handed it to Han Changming.
Han Changming swept his spiritual sense around and showed a bit of surprise in his eyes. There were actually more than 20 Jindan cultivators looking for him. There were elders from the immortal cultivation sects, heads of immortal cultivation families, and independent cultivators in the Jindan stage.
"After the large-scale beast tide, the price of healing pills remains high. Dad, the Zhou family of Baifeng Island is holding an exchange meeting tonight. Many seniors will participate. Do you want to participate?"
Liu Weiwei asked.
Han Changming nodded and asked, "What time and where?"
"Baifenglou, the teahouse opened by the Zhou family, is not open to the public tonight. There are many similar exchanges. From what I know, the third-level healing pills are particularly popular and are also one of the best-selling products."
Liu Weiwei said excitedly that if Han Changming participated in this exchange meeting, he would definitely be able to get a lot of good things.
"I see. By the way, the family has transferred a group of clansmen from the Inner Sea. Your burden will be lighter. Spend more time practicing. Weiwei, you should spend more time honing your magic power. It will be good for your breakthrough to the Jindan stage."
Han Changming reminded that Han Benzhi could not be relied upon, but Liu Weiwei was still doing well.
"Got it, Dad."
Liu Weiwei agreed readily.
"My dear, Duan Yu is not young anymore. Let's take this opportunity to find him a Taoist partner!"
Ye Xin suggested that it was time for Han Duanyu to get married.
"I'll leave this matter to you! Character is the most important thing."
Han Changming reminded that he valued the character of his grandson's wife more.
"Leave it to us. Ben Yong is not young anymore. I wonder if he has a sweetheart."
Ye Xin smiled and said that having a family and starting a career would not affect cultivation.
After chatting for a while, Han Changming left the Golden Gourd Pavilion and strolled on the street.
More than 20 years have passed, and Haoran City has not changed much. It is still as lively as before.
A cup of tea later, Han Changming appeared at the entrance of Lingxiao Tower. There were many cultivators coming in and out, making the place look quite lively.
Just as he was about to enter Lingxiao Tower, Fairy Qinglian and a girl in a silver skirt came out.
The girl in the silver skirt has skin as white as snow, willow-shaped eyebrows, watery almond eyes, and no makeup on her face. Her long black hair falls on her shoulders like a waterfall. There are some butterfly patterns embroidered on her sleeves, and she wears a butterfly jade pendant around her waist, giving people the impression that she is otherworldly.
The aura of the girl in the silver skirt was even stronger than Han Changming's. She was actually a cultivator who had reached the great perfection of the Jindan realm.
"Fairy Nangong, take care."
Fairy Qinglian said politely.
The girl in the silver skirt nodded and strode away.
There was a hint of surprise in Han Changming's eyes. Given her identity as the Green Lotus Fairy, she could be so polite to him. The girl in the silver skirt must either have an extraordinary background or have some extraordinary abilities.
"Fairy Wang, long time no see. How have you been lately?"
Han Changming clasped his fists and spoke in a familiar tone.
"Long time no see, Fellow Daoist Han, please come in."
Fairy Qinglian smiled sweetly and invited Han Changming into Lingxiao Tower.
When he arrived at the fifth floor, Han Changming smelled a strong floral scent, and the tea set on the tea table had not been removed yet.
"I was entertaining guests just now and haven't had time to clean up yet. Fellow Daoist Han, please wait for a moment."
Fairy Qinglian packed it up.
"It doesn't matter. What kind of spiritual tea is this? I have never seen it before."
Han Changming asked casually, and he found that the floral fragrance came from the tea.
"This is Hundred Flower Tea, which is unique to Zhongtian Continent. This is my first time tasting it, and it tastes really good."
As Fairy Qinglian spoke, she took out an exquisite green teapot, took out some colorful tea leaves from it and put them into the teapot.
After boiling water is poured into the teapot, a strong floral fragrance immediately wafts out and lingers for a long time.
"Hundred Flower Tea!"
Han Changming nodded thoughtfully. In this case, the Fairy Nangong might be from Zhongtian Continent.
Not long after, a pot of steaming hundred-flower tea was brewed, and Han Changming started chatting with Fairy Qinglian.
"Friend Han, you've returned just in time. In another month, Haoran City will hold an auction. This time, merchants from Zhongtian Continent will also participate. There will be many good things, even Infant Transformation Water."
Fairy Qinglian said with a smile.
"Infant water!"
Han Changming was a little surprised. The Infant Transformation Water is a medicinal elixir that assists Jindan cultivators in reaching the Yuanying stage. It seems that the scale of this auction is quite large.
"Even if there is Infant Transformation Water at auction, I don't think it will fall into my hands."
Han Changming chuckled. He knew his own limitations. The Han family had developed well in recent years, but their financial resources were far inferior to those forces with deep foundations. Even if they could bid for a piece of Infant Transformation Water, the Han family would not be able to keep it.