"Dad, you're finally back."
Han Benfu was overjoyed to see Han Changming. Her alchemy skills were far inferior to Han Changming's. Every time a Jindan cultivator came to visit her, most of them came to ask Han Changming for medicine. Han Benfu was delighted but also a little disappointed.
She worked hard and devoted herself to studying the art of alchemy, but she encountered many problems and had no one to answer them, so she made little progress.
Han Changming looked at the graceful Han Benfu with a pleased smile on his face, and said: "I heard from the clan leader that you have spent a lot of time studying the art of alchemy. God rewards hard work. It's good that you understand this truth. Although aptitude is important, you can't slack off."
"Benfu is a hard-working girl. Like her father, she has a daughter. I am optimistic about her."
Han Zhangxiang praised with a smile.
After chatting for a while, Han Changming asked Han Benfu to go back to Qinghu Island first, and he would go back later.
"Patriarch, I'm leaving my life treasure in your hands."
Han Changming's expression was solemn. At this auction, he obtained a piece of fourth-grade refining material, cotton earth crystal. Combined with the earth-attributed materials that his family had been collecting, Han Zhangxiang could refine a magic weapon for Han Changming.
Han Zhangxiang nodded and said, "With the Miantu Crystal, we should be able to refine a top-grade magic weapon. Don't hold your hopes too high. Even if it is a mid-grade magic weapon, it will be easier to upgrade it to a top-grade magic weapon in the future if the materials used to refine it are good."
He didn't dare to guarantee that he could refine a top-grade magic weapon, but he would try his best to refine a natal magic weapon for Han Changming.
"Changming, I'll leave the Diamond Bone Tempering Pill in your hands."
Han Debiao patted Han Changming's shoulder lightly, his face full of anticipation.
"Uncle Wu, leave it to me. Oh, by the way, these are the materials I need to collect. There are quite a few high-year spiritual medicines. Ask the tribesmen to pay more attention to them. It doesn't matter if you spend a few more spiritual stones."
Han Changming took out a green jade slip and handed it to Han Zhangxiang.
He now has to collect materials for refining infant-transforming water in preparation for forming an infant.
Han Zhangxiang took the jade slip, scanned it with his spiritual sense, and agreed.
The three of them returned to their respective homes and performed their respective duties.
Han Debiao and Han Zhangxiang were stationed on Ziyue Island, while Han Changming, Han Benfu, Ye Xin and Ye Xue were on Qinghulu Island.
After returning to Qinghulu Island, Han Changming came to the Valley of Hundred Insects and released the Thunder Rhinoceros Insect, the Purple Crystal Flying Scorpion, the Five-Colored Phoenix Butterfly, the Stone Man, and the Golden Crow with Golden Pupils.
The Golden Crow with Golden Pupils spread its wings and flew high into the sky, making bursts of joyful hisses.
The Amethyst Flying Scorpion, Thunder Rhinoceros Bug and Five-Colored Phoenix Butterfly dispersed, and the Stone Man circled around Han Changming, unwilling to leave.
Han Changming showed a thoughtful expression on his face. He flipped his palm and a piece of light silver jade appeared in his hand. It was Yinxin Jade.
At the auction, the stone man warned him. Han Changming used his golden eyes to observe and did find some abnormalities, but he didn't have time to open it.
The stone man suddenly let out a low roar and looked at Han Changming eagerly.
It was the first time that Han Changming saw the stone man like this. He handed the Yinxin jade to the stone man.
A dazzling yellow light flashed from the stone man's hands, and a large number of cracks appeared on the surface of the Yinxin jade. It broke into pieces and tore apart, revealing a golden jade the size of a pigeon egg. The golden jade was crystal clear and exuded a warmth.
The stone man wanted to refine the golden crystal, but Han Changming hurriedly stopped him. He picked up the golden crystal and felt as if he was holding a fireball.
He is not a weapon refiner, and some of the refining materials are rare, so he doesn't recognize them.
He took out a green jade slip and probed his spiritual sense into it.
"Golden Flame Jade, it turns out to be this kind of jade."
Han Changming suddenly realized that according to the records in the jade slip, Golden Flame Jade is a special kind of jade that is produced from volcanoes that are more than ten thousand years old. It is an excellent material for refining weapons with fire attributes.
"You actually discovered the existence of Jin Yanyu!"
Han Changming's face looked a little strange. After a slight hesitation, he took out a small and exquisite golden jade box.
The stone man can discover the existence of the Golden Flame Jade through the Silver Xin Jade, and maybe he can also discover what is inside the jade box.
Strangely, none of the stone men reacted.
"Isn't there any refining materials inside? Or is the jade box a vessel made of special materials that you can't find?"
Han Changming talked to himself. According to his observation, the stone man was more interested in refining materials. He was not even interested in ancient treasures. Of course, maybe the stone man's level was too low.
The Nangong family is looking for this jade box. Something that the Nangong family values so much must be either a magical treasure from heaven or some very rare treasure from heaven and earth. It could also be an elixir that has existed for thousands of years. It is also possible that it is the key to a forbidden area.
Han Changming wanted the stone man to help open the jade box, but the stone man was unable to help and it could not do anything to the jade box.
Perhaps only after Han Changming’s cultivation level reaches a higher level will he be able to open the jade box.
He put away the golden jade box and threw the Golden Flame Jade to the stone man.
The stone man held the Golden Flame Jade in both hands, his body glowed with yellow light, and he disappeared into the stone wall.
When he returned to his residence, Han Changming saw Ye Xin, Ye Xue, Han Benfu and Han Benyong drinking tea and chatting.
After not seeing each other for many years, Han Benyong has already cultivated to the great perfection of foundation building. In recent years, he has been responsible for leading the family's monster hunting team to hunt monsters.
Compared with Han Benzhi, Han Benyong is more diligent in his practice.
"Dad, you're back."
Han Benyong stood up, his face full of joy.
"Foundation building is complete, not bad, much better than your second brother."
Han Changming showed a gratified expression on his face. He was also very happy to see that his youngest son was making progress.
"My son wants to be like his father, advance to the Jindan stage, and protect the family from wind and rain."
Han Benyong said seriously.
"It's best if you think this way. Since you have already cultivated to the great perfection of foundation building, you can consider forming the elixir. But there is no rush for this. You should slowly hone your magic power first. A big reason why your third aunt and the others failed to form the elixir is that their magic power is not pure enough."
Han Changming said earnestly that if he had not taken the thousand-year-old spiritual peach, it would take him decades to purify his magic power.
Han Benyong said yes repeatedly and agreed.
"My dear, I have a crush on a female cultivator from the Zhou family on Baifeng Island. I sent someone to check her background and found that she has good character. She is a descendant of Zhou Wenhong, who is a third-rank alchemist. This marriage requires your help."
Ye Xin said with a smile that Han Benyong had a firm heart for Taoism and had not been looking for a Taoist partner for all these years. By chance, Han Benyong met a female cultivator named Zhou Yunxia. The Han family and the Zhou family were originally partners, so the two of them interacted more often and fell in love with each other over time.
"Benyong is not young anymore, husband, let's arrange a marriage for him!"
Ye Xue echoed.
Han Benyong's eyes were full of anticipation. It was a rare occasion for him to meet a female cultivator he liked, so he naturally wanted to marry her. However, Zhou Yunxia was born in the Zhou family of Baifeng Island and was not a casual cultivator. This marriage required the consent of the Zhou family.
"Zhou family? I can still talk to fellow Daoist Zhou. In that case, I will take you to Baifeng Island to finalize the matter. Benfu, you stay at Qinghu Island, and we will go to Baifeng Island to ask for marriage for your third brother."
Han Changming said in a cheerful tone that he had just participated in an exchange meeting hosted by Zhou Wenbo not long ago, so he struck while the iron was hot.
"No problem, just be careful on the road."
Han Benfu agreed without hesitation.
The next morning, Han Changming, Ye Xin, Ye Xue and Han Benyong left Qinghulu Island and rushed to Baifeng Island.
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The Zhou family of Baifeng Island has been passed down for thousands of years and has a profound foundation. There are as many as eighteen Jindan cultivators. The Zhou family is good at planting and has many alchemists. Zhou Wenhong is the clan member with the highest talent in alchemy.
Zhou Wenhong possesses the dual spiritual roots of fire and wood, and is a natural alchemist. He is the key training target of the Zhou family. After practicing Taoism for more than a hundred years, he has already reached the middle stage of Dan Jie. He is obsessed with the art of alchemy and is determined to refine an intermediate elixir. In that way, the Zhou family will take off. After all, there are not many alchemists who can refine intermediate and high-quality elixirs.
He can refine third-grade entry-level elixirs, but the success rate is very low, less than 10%.
On this day, Zhou Wenhong was making elixirs in the alchemy room.
He sat cross-legged on a green cushion, his eyes fixed on the red alchemy furnace not far away. There was a red rhinoceros pattern engraved on the cauldron. The alchemy furnace was glowing all over, and it was obviously a magic weapon-level alchemy furnace.
These are the Zhou family's three most precious treasures: the Fire Rhinoceros Cauldron and a mid-grade alchemy furnace.
After a while, Zhou Wenhong's magic formula changed, and the flames suddenly dissipated. He walked forward quickly, opened the lid of the cauldron and saw that the inside was charred.
“Failed again!”
Zhou Wenhong frowned.
At this moment, a sound transmission note flew in. Zhou Wenhong grabbed it and crushed it. A delighted female voice suddenly rang out, "Eighteenth brother, Daoist Han from Ziyue Island is here to visit us and ask for marriage on behalf of his son. His son wants to marry Yunxia. Come out quickly."
"Friend Han! Could it be Han Changming?"
There was a flash of surprise in Zhou Wenhong's eyes. He had naturally heard of Han Changming's deeds. Since he could get Ling Xiao Zhenren's instruction in the art of alchemy, Han Changming must have some good points.
He pondered for a moment, then turned and walked out.
A young woman with a pretty face and a green dress stood at the door. Judging from the fluctuations of her magical power, she was obviously a Jindan cultivator.
Zhou Wenyue, late stage of Jindan.
"Seventh sister, is this Han Changming, fellow Daoist?"
Zhou Wenhong asked casually.
Zhou Wenyue nodded and said, "That's right. They are in the meeting room now, and Han Daoyou's two wives are also here."
"Then let's go over there! I just want to ask the alchemist for advice."
Zhou Wenhong transformed into a streak of red light and flew away, with Zhou Wenyue following closely behind.
It wasn't long before they arrived at the meeting room.
A slightly plump man in a blue robe sat on the main seat. He had a mustache and kind eyes, giving people a sense of approachability.
Zhou Tianxing, the patriarch of the Zhou family, is in the late Jindan stage.
Han Changming, Ye Xin and Ye Xue sat aside, and Han Benyong stood behind them.
"Wen Hong, Wen Yue, you are finally here. Fellow Daoist Han has been waiting for you for a long time."
Zhou Tianxing's tone was warm.
Han Changming stood up, clasped his fists and said, "I am Han Changming, nice to meet you, Brother Zhou."
"Friend Han, I have heard of you for a long time. I went to Ziyue Island to visit you several times, but unfortunately you were not there."
Zhou Wenhong said enthusiastically, staring at Han Changming with fiery eyes.