He had long heard that Han Changming was very skilled in alchemy and wanted to ask Han Changming for advice in person, but unfortunately he had no chance.
Han Changming was slightly stunned. If he remembered correctly, it was the first time he met Zhou Wenhong, and Zhou Wenhong seemed overly enthusiastic.
Han Changming smiled slightly and said politely, "Fellow Daoist Zhou, you are too kind. As the saying goes, if we are destined to meet, we will meet even if we are thousands of miles apart. If we are not destined to meet, we will not meet even if we are face to face. Haven't we met? This shows that we are still very destined to meet. Yong'er, why don't you go and pay your respects to Senior Zhou?"
After hearing this, Han Benyong hurriedly took two steps forward, bowed, and said, "Junior Han Benyong greets Senior Zhou."
Zhou Wenhong already knew why Han Changming came. Zhou Yunxia was his more outstanding junior.
Zhou Wenhong looked at Han Benyong carefully and complimented him, "Yes, a good father will have a good son. Given time, nephew Han will definitely reach the level of fellow Daoist Han."
"Fellow Daoist Zhou, I have a good impression of your descendants. Our two families have always had business dealings. Why don't we strengthen our relationship and help them get married?"
Han Changming said seriously.
Han Benyong looked nervous, his eyes full of anticipation.
Zhou Wenhong did not answer immediately. He pondered for a moment and said, "I have watched Yunxia grow up since she was a child. I really don't want her to get married. This concerns the rest of Yunxia's life. I need to think about it carefully. I hope that Fellow Daoist Han will forgive me."
He really wanted to ask Han Changming for advice on the art of alchemy, but he would not trade the marriage of his descendants, so he kept things one thing at a time.
Han Changming agreed with a smile. A marriage between the two families would be a win-win situation. If the marriage was possible, that would be the best. But if it wasn't possible, that was fine too. A forced melon is not sweet.
"Friend Han, it's a rare visit for you. Why don't you stay at our Zhou family? I want to discuss the art of alchemy with you."
Zhou Wenhong said sincerely.
"Okay! Han would also like to ask Brother Zhou for advice."
Han Changming agreed readily. It was a good thing to communicate with other alchemists.
"This is not the place to talk, let's go to my place and talk!"
Zhou Wenhong said enthusiastically.
"Husband, go discuss the art of alchemy with Fellow Daoist Zhou! We are here to discuss other things with Fellow Daoist Zhou."
Ye Xin said sympathetically that she could see that Zhou Wenhong was eager to communicate with Han Changming, so there shouldn't be any surprises in this marriage.
Han Changming nodded and left with Zhou Wenhong. Ye Xin, Ye Xue and Han Benyong stayed, and Zhou Tianxing and Zhou Wenyue chatted with them.
Not long after, Han Changming came to Zhou Wenhong's residence, and the two drank tea and chatted in the stone pavilion.
After a few cups of tea, Zhou Wenhong got down to business: "Friend Han, excuse me, is there any technique for refining mid-grade elixirs? Could you give me some pointers? I'd be very grateful."
Han Changming pondered for a moment and repeated some points that needed attention. He did not hide anything, but theory and practice are two different things. Even if he knew the theory, it would not be easy for Zhou Wenhong to refine a mid-grade elixir.
"I see. Thank you for your advice. Fellow Daoist Han, can you watch me make the elixir? Can you give me some pointers?"
Zhou Wenhong was not ashamed to ask questions, and he also knew the gap between theory and practice. If Han Changming was watching from the side, he could point out some of Zhou Wenhong's mistakes.
"Fellow Daoist Zhou, you are too polite. It's not really advice, we are just exchanging ideas."
Han Changming said modestly and agreed.
He followed Zhou Wenhong into the alchemy room. Han Changming stood in the corner without saying a word. Zhou Wenhong sat cross-legged on a green cushion.
Zhou Wenhong sat quietly for a quarter of an hour, and then began to refine the elixir. He threw the demon pills, spiritual medicines and other materials into the alchemy furnace one after another, and entered a spell.
Not long after, a faint medicinal fragrance wafted out from the alchemy furnace.
Seven days later, the door of the alchemy room opened and Zhou Wenhong and Han Changming walked out.
Zhou Wenhong looked excited, his eyes were bloodshot, while Han Changming had a faint smile on his face.
Under Han Changming's careful guidance, Zhou Wenhong worked diligently to refine the elixir and finally produced a mid-quality third-grade elixir with a success rate that remained stable at around 10%.
After a lot of practice, it was only a matter of time for Zhou Wenhong to refine a mid-quality third-grade elixir. Han Changming just helped Zhou Wenhong avoid some detours and saved a lot of time.
"Fellow Daoist Han, thank you very much. If it weren't for your guidance, I don't know how many detours I would have taken."
Zhou Wenhong expressed gratitude.
Han Changming smiled calmly and said, "Fellow Daoist Zhou, you are too polite. Your alchemy skills are not low. Even without me, you can still refine a third-level intermediate-grade elixir. It's just a matter of time."
If it were someone else, Zhou Wenhong would not take it seriously, but he was still very happy when Han Changming said this. The same words have different effects when said by different people.
"Haha, Brother Han is too modest. Thank you for your hard work these past few days. You can stay at our Zhou family for the time being. If you need anything, just let us know. We will do our best to satisfy you."
Zhou Wenhong promised that this matter was a small matter for Han Changming, but a big matter for the Zhou family.
If he can refine mid-grade elixirs, the Zhou family will develop better.
Han Changming agreed with a smile, and Zhou Wenhong personally sent Han Changming back to his residence.
The Zhou family settled them in a huge manor covering an area of one hundred acres. Not only was the place full of spiritual energy, but it also planted many exotic flowers and plants, which looked pleasing to the eye.
Ye Xin and Ye Xue were drinking tea and chatting in the stone pavilion. When they saw Han Changming, they stood up at the same time.
"Husband, you have talked for long enough."
Ye Xin joked with a smile.
"He asked me for advice on the art of alchemy, and I gave him some pointers. Oh, and where's Ben Yong?"
Han Changming asked about Han Benyong's whereabouts and sat down.
"The young generation of the Zhou family will take him to visit White Wind Island. My husband, can this marriage be successful?"
Ye Xin's face was full of anticipation.
"It should be possible. Yong'er is not a playboy and does not have any bad hobbies. A marriage will benefit both our families."
Han Changming said confidently that the Zhou family was good at planting and mainly ran the spiritual medicine business. If he could form an alliance with the Zhou family, it would be much easier for Han Changming to collect materials for refining the Infant Transformation Water.
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In the meeting room, Zhou Tianxing, Zhou Wenyue and Zhou Wenhong were talking about something.
"Wenhong, we have sent people to check Han Benyong's background. He has no bad hobbies and has worked with Yunxia several times. The marriage will benefit both of our two families. I am optimistic about this marriage. What about you!?"
Zhou Tianxing asked, if they formed a marriage alliance, it would be easier for the Zhou family to obtain mid-grade elixirs in the future.
"I asked Yunxia, and she does have some feelings for Han Benyong. If that's the case, let's make them happy!"
Zhou Wenhong sighed, feeling somewhat reluctant to see his grown-up granddaughter getting married.
"Okay, then I'll contact Fellow Daoist Han tomorrow and finalize this matter as soon as possible."
Zhou Tianxing said excitedly.
Zhou Wenhong nodded and said, "I'll leave this matter to the head of the family. Yunxia is my descendant, so her wedding must be grand and her dowry cannot be shabby, otherwise the Han family will look down on her."
"Of course. When our Zhou family marries off our daughter, we must do it in a grand manner."
Zhou Tianxing patted his chest and agreed.
The next morning, Zhou Tianxing and Zhou Wenhong came to Han Changming's residence and expressed their agreement to the marriage.
"Okay, we'll be relatives from now on."
Han Changming's face was full of smiles.
They planned to hold the wedding a year later, inviting many guests and making sure it was a grand affair.
Han Changming took out five top-grade Foundation Establishment Pills, ten mid-grade Golden Dew Pills, ten Beast Breeding Pills and ten mid-grade Dark Water Pills as a betrothal gift. If these pills were sold, their value would exceed one million. He had invested a huge amount of money.
After finalizing the wedding arrangements, Han Changming and his three companions left Baifeng Island.