Ye Xue smiled sweetly, and the Lingxi Peacock seemed to have received Ye Xue's order. It spread its feathers and emitted a faint five-colored spiritual light. There didn't seem to be anything unusual.
"It has mastered a magical power that isolates the spiritual energy of heaven and earth. It doesn't last long and the range is not large. This magical power is a bit useless and cannot be used in normal battles. It can only be used in places where the spiritual energy of heaven and earth fluctuates greatly. Its flying speed is quite fast."
Ye Xue said in a regretful tone that after Lingxi Peacock was promoted to the third level, its flying speed would only be faster, and its ability to isolate the spiritual energy of heaven and earth would not be used normally.
"That's not the case. Each kind of spiritual bird has its own unique use. It's good for escaping."
Han Changming smiled and said that if Lingxi Peacock advanced to the fourth level, he would definitely have more powerful magical powers.
Ye Xue nodded and said, "That's true. By the way, my husband, Ben Fu has also come out of retreat. She is already in the middle stage of Jindan."
Han Benfu has dual spiritual roots and her cultivation speed is relatively fast. She has already caught up with Ye Xin and Ye Xue.
Han Changming did not find it strange. To be honest, Han Benfu's cultivation speed was considered slow. If she were in a large sect of immortal cultivators, Han Benfu would probably have entered the late stage of Jindan.
"Yes, Benfu is a very motivated child."
Han Changming showed a gratified expression on his face. Han Benfu was so outstanding, and the happiest person was Han Changming.
After chatting for a few minutes, Ye Xue left.
The peacock made clear chirps and flapped its wings continuously, as if it was longing for something.
A clear "quack" sound was heard, and a golden crow fell from the sky and landed in front of Han Changming. It was the Golden Crow with Golden Pupils.
The size of the Golden-Eyed Golden Crow is twice as large as before, but there is still some gap compared to the Spiritual Peacock.
It kept making "quack" sounds, as if asking Han Changming for something.
Han Changming took out two medium-grade beast-raising pills and fed them.
The peacock let out a cheerful cry, flew to the treetops, and spread its feathers.
The golden-eyed firebird was not willing to be outdone. It spewed out a stream of golden flame which landed on the ground and instantly created a huge pit several feet in size.
Han Changming hurriedly stopped the Golden Crow with Golden Pupils. The demonic fire that this guy spewed out was quite powerful. If left alone, all the spiritual plants here would be burned.
He released the Amethyst Flying Scorpion, Thunder Rhinoceros Bug and Stone Man, letting them move freely.
The five-colored Phoenix Butterfly and the Soul-Eating Earthworm have been staying in the Suzaku Space and are not used in normal battles.
When he returned to his residence, Han Changming saw Han Benfu talking to Ye Xin and Ye Xue.
"Dad, you're back? I've advanced to the middle stage of Jindan."
Han Benfu was overjoyed when she saw Han Changming and walked towards him quickly.
"That's right. You should practice harder in the future and don't slack off. I got some refining materials and asked the clan leader to refine a life magic weapon for you. I hope the clan leader can refine a top-grade magic weapon."
Han Changming said in a doting tone.
Ye Xin smiled knowingly and admonished, "Benfu, your father took certain risks to get the right materials for refining the weapon. You must not disappoint your father's expectations."
"I know, Auntie. One day, I will be more powerful than Dad."
Han Benfu patted his chest and assured, his face full of confidence.
Han Changming took out a red storage bag, handed it to Han Benfu, and said, "This is the refining material we collected. Take it to the clan leader and ask him to help you refine a life-saving magic weapon!"
"Got it, Dad. I'll go find the clan leader right away."
Han Benfu agreed readily, took the red storage bag and left.
Han Changming walked into the basement, sat cross-legged, took out the Golden Eye Purifying Liquid and applied it to his eyes.
He closed his eyes, and a faint golden light flashed in them. He was practicing pupil techniques.
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Ziyue Island, a secluded green-tiled courtyard.
Han Zhangxiang was talking to Han Benfu. On the green stone table next to them were a piece of red animal skin and three pieces of red spiritual bamboo.
"Fourth-rank animal skin, thousand-year-old flame bamboo, Changming is really capable, I will definitely refine a top-grade magic weapon for you."
Han Zhangxiang patted his chest and assured, his face full of confidence.
Han Benfu smiled happily and said gratefully, "Then I'll trouble you, Chief."
"It's just a small favor. Benfu, Benyong and Changying have advanced to the Jindan stage. Our family needs more third-level elixirs. Please work hard to share some of the pressure for your father. He can't handle it alone."
Han Zhangxiang warned.
Han Benfu nodded and agreed.
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Haoran City, Haoran Tower.
In a private room on the fourth floor, Han Changyan was talking to an old man in his sixties dressed in a green robe.
Han Changyan is now in the late stage of foundation building. He is mainly responsible for gathering information, collecting various useful information and reporting to the clan elders, and also helping to find resources for cultivating immortals.
"Friend Han, let me think about it again. This matter is of great importance and I cannot make the decision. I must discuss it with our clan leader."
The old man in green robe said politely.
"No problem, you discuss it and then give me an answer. If you make this happen, in addition to the agreed price, there will also be a top-grade foundation-building pill. This is for you personally. Your eldest grandson has poor aptitude, and with a top-grade foundation-building pill, it will not be a problem for him to advance to the foundation-building stage."
Han Changyan's tone was full of temptation.
The old man in green robe is named Liu Zongping. He comes from a family of immortal cultivators. The Liu family has been passed down for thousands of years. In its heyday, there were five Jindan cultivators. There were two consecutive beast tides in the outer sea, both in the territory of the Righteous Alliance. The Liu family suffered heavy losses. The only Jindan cultivator died in the large beast tide. Most of the Liu family cultivators were killed or injured, and only a few escaped.
After the large-scale beast tide, there were only five Foundation Establishment cultivators in the Liu family, and no Core Formation cultivators. The Liu family became a vassal of other forces, and relied on the shops left by their ancestors to barely maintain the operation of the family. However, the original territory has shrunk greatly, the number of personnel has dropped sharply, and the income has dropped significantly. The Liu family has been unable to make ends meet and has been living off its past capital.
Han Changyan met Liu Zongping by chance. Liu Zongping was generous with his money and occasionally gave him mid-grade elixirs. After a few interactions, the two became familiar with each other.
At a cocktail party, Liu Zongping let slip that the Liu family had a third-grade, top-quality fire-attributed tortoise shell, which was an excellent material for refining defensive magic weapons.
He wanted to buy the tortoise shell at a high price. Han Zhangxiang had been looking for high-level tortoise shells to refine defensive magic weapons.
"Top-grade foundation-building pill? Really?"
Liu Zongping's breathing became rapid. Most of his relatives died in the large beast tide. Only his eldest grandson survived by chance. Unfortunately, his eldest grandson had four spiritual roots.
His life span was running out, and he had not mastered any special skills, so he could not even get a top-grade foundation-building pill, let alone an ordinary one.
Han Changyan smiled confidently and said proudly: "My ninth brother is a third-level alchemist, what do you think!"
With the high-grade elixir in hand, it would be easier for him to gather information or acquire resources for cultivating immortals.
"Okay, I will do my best to persuade the clan leader."
Liu Zongping agreed.
Han Changyan smiled confidently, picked up his teacup and clinked it with Liu Zongping, saying, "It's a pleasure to work with you."
After chatting for a while, Han Changyan and Liu Zongping left Haoran Building.
A young man in black with sharp eyebrows and bright eyes strode towards them. He was of sturdy build, and was holding two beautiful female cultivators. He had the cultivation level of the late foundation building stage.
Han Changyan noticed that a hint of disgust appeared between Liu Zongping's brows.
After the young man in black shirt walked away, Han Changyan asked curiously, "Fellow Daoist Liu, do you know them?"
Han Changyan was mainly responsible for collecting intelligence on Jindan cultivators and Yuanying cultivators. There were a lot of people in Haoran City, and he did not know the young man in black.
"Liu Feng, the descendant of the Black and White Impermanence, brought his two concubines to our store to buy things. Not only did he not buy anything, but his concubines also slandered our products as inferior. Humph, if our ancestor were still alive, he would never dare to be so presumptuous."
Liu Zongping looked indignant.
Han Changyan smiled and nodded without saying anything.
The two of them went back to their homes and disappeared in the crowded crowd.
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In a secluded courtyard, Liu Zhanyuan was talking to Zheng Jiaojiao.
"We have completed what the island master asked us to do. Let's go back and report to the island master!"
Liu Zhanyuan said with a smile.
Penglai Island and the Righteous Alliance are not on good terms with each other, but the two sides have not yet torn their relations. If there is a need to purchase resources for cultivating immortals, both sides will send Jindan cultivators to go there.
Zheng Jiaojiao nodded and said, "Feng'er said he would stay for a while longer, so let's go back first! Don't delay the island owner's birthday."
"Why is he staying here? Does he have romantic debts here too?"
Liu Zhanyuan frowned and said that Liu Feng was their only descendant. The higher the level of cultivation, the harder it was to become an immortal. After years of hard work and consuming a lot of resources for cultivation, Zheng Jiaojiao gave birth to Liu Feng. They doted on Liu Feng very much. Liu Feng was rather lustful and had many wives and concubines.
Liu Feng had many romantic debts on Penglai Island, which caused him a lot of trouble. This time he followed them to the territory of the Righteous Alliance to avoid the limelight.
"No, he provoked Sun Laogui's granddaughter. You know Sun Laogui's temper. He doesn't dare to go back for the time being. Let him stay here! As long as he doesn't leave Haoran City, there will be no danger. We can send a few people to follow him closely."
Zheng Jiaojiao said disapprovingly.
After hearing this, Liu Zhanyuan's expression relaxed and he said, "Okay! Taking advantage of the island owner's birthday, let's make peace with Sun Laogui and let him marry Sun Laogui's granddaughter."
He took out a black communication disk, typed in a spell, and said in a deep voice: "Zhao Yang, from today on, the rest of you will follow Feng'er closely and don't let him leave Haoran City. Got it?"
"Yes, Master."
A steady male voice came from the communication panel.
Liu Zhanyuan put away the communication disk and left Haoran City with Zheng Jiaojiao.