In the next few days, Han Changming frequently came into contact with other Jindan cultivators, participated in various gatherings, got to know many Jindan cultivators, and expanded his social circle. At the same time, he exchanged elixirs for some elixirs and demon pills. Han Benfu also got to know a large number of Jindan cultivators and expanded her network.
Sifang Building, sixth floor.
Han Changming sat in the chair with a calm expression.
Chen Junyi sat next to him with a smile on his face.
"Congratulations! Fellow Daoist Han, I didn't expect you to be Ling Xiao's disciple. You've kept it a secret from me, Chen. Elder Li and the others scolded me."
Chen Junyi smiled bitterly. He was somewhat fortunate that he had given Han Changming a third-level golden-eyed beast's inner elixir that day, thus establishing a good relationship between them.
What he needs to do now is to strike while the iron is hot and deepen his friendship with Han Changming.
Judging from the alchemy talent Han Changming demonstrated at the alchemy conference, in time, Han Changming will definitely surpass Ling Xiao Zhenren. By that time, it will be difficult to make friends with Han Changming.
As for the scolding he mentioned, it was naturally groundless.
"Manager Chen has misunderstood. I only became your disciple recently."
Han Changming explained.
Chen Junyi nodded and took out a light golden square token with the two large silver characters "HSBC" engraved on it, shining brightly.
"Friend Han, this is the VIP token of our HSBC Merchant Alliance. With this token in hand, you can enjoy a 10% discount when purchasing goods in our HSBC Merchant Alliance store. The more you buy, the more discounts you get. For example, goods such as the Golden Eyed Beast Inner Core are generally only sold to VIPs. We can also accept pre-orders and deliver to your door."
Chen Junyi spoke slowly, in a gentle tone.
High-level monks in the outer sea who have great magical powers or superb skills all have VIP tokens issued by the HSBC Business Alliance, but it is not just because of their noble status that they can get VIP tokens.
"VIP token?"
Han Changming was slightly stunned. It was the first time he heard of it.
"That's right. True Man Ling Xiao and Fairy Qing Lian both have VIP tokens. That's because they are proficient in alchemy. We have issued less than fifty VIP tokens in the outer sea."
Chen Junyi said proudly that things are valuable because they are rare. If VIP tokens are distributed everywhere, the meaning of "VIP" will not be demonstrated.
"I want to order a low-grade alchemy furnace. Is it available?"
Han Changming asked, he wanted to purchase a low-grade alchemy furnace for Han Benfu, so that Han Benfu's success rate in making alchemy would be higher.
"Low-grade alchemy furnace? This is a hot commodity. I'll ask the higher-ups."
Chen Junyi looked embarrassed. He took out a green magic disk that was shining with spiritual light and entered a magic formula.
Han Changming looked normal, he was not stupid. As the shopkeeper, Chen Junyi could not be incapable of making the decision. He was just pretending.
After a while, Chen Junyi put away the green magic plate and said, "Friend Han, the lower-grade alchemy furnace is in short supply. If it were an ordinary person, I would definitely ignore him. For the sake of Master Lingxiao, you can pre-order it. This is the style of the magic weapon. You can choose a style yourself."
He took out a thick blue book and handed it to Han Changming.
Han Changming looked through them. There were many styles of alchemy furnaces, with different prices and materials.
After weighing the pros and cons, he chose a style with three legs and two handles, and a green gourd pattern engraved on the body of the tripod.
Green Gourd Ding, a lower-grade alchemy furnace.
Han Changming paid a deposit of 100,000 spirit stones. Chen Junyi wrote two receipts and Han Changming signed his name on them, one for each of them.
"Friend Han, I will definitely refine it within five years. Once it's done, I'll send someone to deliver it to you right away."
Chen Junyi put away the receipt, his tone warm.
Han Changming nodded and said, "Okay, after refining it, send it directly to Ziyue Island. When the time comes, we will pay for it and deliver the goods."
He suddenly took out a green communication disk and typed in a spell. Nangong Yuefeng's voice suddenly rang out: "Fellow Daoist Han, do you have time to come to my place? I got a can of good tea."
"No problem, I'll be there shortly."
Han Changming agreed and put away the communication disk. He said to Chen Junyi, "I have something else to do. I'll take my leave now, Shopkeeper Chen."
"Friend Han, I'll take you there."
Chen Junyi stood up to see Han Changming off and personally escorted him out of the Sifang Building, giving Han Changming enough face.
Half a quarter of an hour later, Han Changming appeared in a secluded courtyard, where Nangong Yuefeng and Nangong Yuehua were.
After a few pleasantries, Nangong Yuefeng picked up the teapot and poured Han Changming a cup of fragrant spiritual tea. The tea was purple and exuded a sweet aroma.
Han Changming picked up the teacup and took a sip. It tasted sweet, leaving a lingering fragrance in his mouth, and a cool air rose in his abdomen.
"Yes, good tea."
Han Changming praised and put down the teacup.
"Friend Han, you really impressed me! I didn't expect you to get second place."
Nangong Yuefeng said with a smile that he had sent people to check Han Changming's background a long time ago and found out that Han Changming came from a small family and there had never been a third-rank alchemist in his ancestors. Han Changming could be said to be self-taught. Even with the guidance of Ling Xiao Zhenren, it was indeed beyond his expectation that Han Changming could get the second place in the alchemy conference.
"Fellow Daoist Nangong, thank you for your praise. It is all thanks to my master's patient guidance. Otherwise, I would not have achieved such a good result. May I ask, how many high-quality pills can you refine with three batches of materials?"
Han Changming's face was full of curiosity. The Nangong family had considerable influence in the Zhongtian Continent, and Nangong Yuefeng's alchemy skills were probably not low.
"About fifteen or sixteen! My level is just average, which is nothing. In Zhongtian Continent, only those who can refine top-grade pills are qualified alchemists."
Nangong Yuefeng's face was filled with pride. The alchemists carefully trained by the Nangong family could make top-grade elixirs.
“Top-grade elixir!”
Han Changming nodded. He did not find it strange. Zhongtian Continent was a place of outstanding people and beautiful scenery, so it was not surprising that people could refine top-grade elixirs.
It's a pity that he doesn't have top-grade elixirs, otherwise he would like to try whether the Taiyi Hualing Gourd can purify top-grade elixirs into top-grade elixirs. Currently, the Taiyi Hualing Gourd can only purify medium-grade elixirs into top-grade elixirs.
"Fellow Daoist Han, that red carp pendant was made by our fifth uncle himself. He originally wanted to make a magic treasure, but failed. The defensive power of this treasure is much better than that of ordinary top-grade magic treasures. However, a man is innocent but guilty of possessing a treasure. You should be more careful. Top-grade defensive magic treasures are rare in the open sea."
Nangong Yuehua reminded kindly.
Han Changming thanked her and nodded. He seemed to have thought of something and asked, "So, Fairy Song's alchemy furnace was also meant to be refined into a spiritual treasure?"
Before Han Zhangxiang refined the top-grade magic weapon, he refined a lot of experimental products, using good materials.
The same goes for alchemy. If you want to refine a high-quality elixir, you should start with a mid-quality elixir.
Nangong Yuehua nodded and said, "That's right. Spiritual treasures are rare in the outer seas. It is estimated that few Nascent Soul cultivators have them. However, in Zhongtian Continent, spiritual treasures are not rare. Of course, this is for wealthy cultivators. For ordinary cultivators, spiritual treasures and high-quality elixirs are rare goods."
"Fellow Daoist Nangong, you didn't ask me to come here to discuss this, did you?"
Han Changming said with a smile that Nangong Yuefeng would not want to chat with him, he must have something important to tell him.
Nangong Yuefeng nodded, took out a piece of letter paper, handed it to Han Changming, and said, "We are looking for this thing. If you have any news about this thing, please inform our Nangong family. This thing can be exchanged for three lower-grade spiritual treasures or infant-forming spiritual objects. A high-grade alchemy furnace is not a problem."
On the letter paper was a pattern of a golden jade box, which was the same jade box that Han Changming had.
"Wouldn't it be more convenient for you to find a master? Why are you looking for me?"
Han Changming was slightly stunned and confused.
"To be honest with you, Fellow Daoist Han, we have looked for many people, including Ling Xiao Zhenren and Qing Lian Fairy. We are just telling Fellow Daoist Han as a routine matter."
Nangong Yuefeng spoke in a sincere tone. The top leaders of the Nangong family ordered that the item must be found. They were forced to do nothing but look for a needle in a haystack.
Assuming this item is in the hands of a high-level cultivator, if he knows that this item can be exchanged for three spiritual treasures, he might take it out.
"Fellow Daoist Han, we don't know what's inside the jade box, but one thing is certain: even if we use spiritual treasures to attack, we can't open it."
Nangong Yuehua said with confidence.
"Okay! If I find this thing, I will let you know."
Han Changming agreed and secretly guessed in his heart: "Three spiritual treasures? A spiritual item for forming an infant? A top-grade alchemy furnace? The Nangong family is willing to give out these things, so the things in this jade box must be very important? Maybe it really is a spiritual treasure that can reach the sky."
Half an hour later, Han Changming stood up and said goodbye.
Before he walked far, a familiar male voice suddenly sounded: "Friend Han, please stay."
Han Changming turned his head towards the source of the sound and saw Tan Mingyu walking towards him.
"Fellow Daoist Tan, what a coincidence!"
Han Changming greeted with a smile.
"Friend Han, congratulations! I just arrived at Sifang Island and heard that you won the second place in the Alchemy Competition."
Tan Mingyu congratulated him, saying that he had not made a mistake in choosing the right person.
Han Changming smiled and said, "Let's find a place to talk! This is not the place to talk."
The two walked into a teahouse and asked for a private room.
After drinking a few cups of tea, Tan Mingyu took out a green jade box and pushed it in front of Han Changming.
Han Changming was slightly stunned. He opened the jade box and a fishy and unpleasant smell came out. He felt a little dizzy and a yellow light flashed on his body. He held his breath and concentrated, and then he felt better.
The spirit beast bag on his waist began to twist, and the Amethyst Flying Scorpion looked irritable and restless.
"This is the poison sac of a fourth-level seven-colored python. I got it with great difficulty. I give it to you to make an elixir. It's a small token of my respect. Congratulations on winning the second place in the elixir-making competition."
Tan Mingyu's tone was enthusiastic. Han Changming's potential could be seen from the results of the alchemy conference. If he didn't make friends with Han Changming now, it would be difficult to ask Han Changming to make alchemy in the future.
"No merit, no reward. This gift is too valuable. Fellow Daoist Tan, please name a price!"
Han Changming said seriously.
"Friend Han, your words are too polite. If you consider me a friend, then accept it! I may need your help in the future!"
Tan Mingyu's tone was sincere.
Han Changming pondered for a moment and accepted the item.
Ever since he won second place in the alchemy competition, many monks have been trying to curry favor with him, and giving him gifts is a common occurrence.
"By the way, Fellow Daoist Tan, how much do you know about the Black and White Impermanence?"
Han Changming asked about the Black and White Impermanence. Only by knowing both yourself and your enemy can you win every battle. Tan Mingyu has traveled all over the country, so he should be well-informed.
Tan Mingyu thought for a moment and said, "They are Tiansha Zhenren's subordinates. They have killed countless people and offended many people. They have a descendant Liu Feng and Tiansha Zhenren's support. Few people openly make things difficult for them. It's not that they dare not, but that there is no need. They are not scary. What is scary is Tiansha Zhenren."
"And more!"
Han Changming asked.
"That's all I know. What's the matter? Does Brother Han have a grudge against them?"
Tan Mingyu's eyes were full of confusion. He had not expected that Han Changming would actually provoke the Black and White Impermanence.
Han Changming sighed lightly and briefly explained the whole story.
"What? Han Daoyou's descendants killed the descendants of Black and White Impermanence?"
Tan Mingyu frowned, and after a moment's silence, he said, "Fellow Daoist Han, I know a fellow Daoist who is proficient in the art of killing curses. Would you like me to introduce him to you?"
"Mastering the art of killing with curses? Can you cast spells from a distance? Kill people from thousands of miles away?"
Han Changming was surprised. As far as he knew, the art of cursing originated from the witch clan, but this clan seemed to have disappeared in the long river of history.
Tan Mingyu shook his head and said, "He doesn't have that ability yet. I don't know the specifics. If you are interested, I can introduce him to you."
"Han also wants to make more friends, so I'll trouble you, Daoist Tan."
Han Changming said politely.
Tan Mingyu took out a green magic disk and entered several magic spells. Strangely, the magic disk did not respond at all.
"It seems that he is busy and can't do it. Maybe next time! If there is a chance, I will definitely introduce him to you."
Tan Mingyu looked apologetic.
Han Changming was a little disappointed and nodded with a smile.
After chatting for a while, Han Changming said goodbye and left.
As soon as he returned to his residence, he was called away by someone sent by Master Ling Xiao.
"Get ready. We will leave Sifang Island and return to the Righteous Alliance tomorrow."
Master Ling Xiao ordered.
"Yes, Master."
Han Changming agreed.
Early the next morning, Master Lingxiao took Han Changming and others to leave Sifang Island. The green flying boat carried them high into the sky and soon disappeared into the sky.
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On a deserted island over a hundred miles in size, flames were shooting into the sky. An obese middle-aged man was standing on a high peak with a grim look on his face. The ground was bumpy and many trees were broken in half.
A green light flew from a distance, and soon it stopped.
The light faded, revealing a graceful young woman in a green dress.
"How is it? Where are the people?"
The young woman in green skirt frowned and her eyes quickly swept across the island below.
"He escaped with the help of a fourth-level escape talisman, but he was hit by my curse, so his body will surely collapse. Unless he possesses another cultivator, he will surely die. After possessing another cultivator, he will be weak for a while. Let's search slowly and kill any suspicious person immediately if we find him."
The middle-aged man's tone was cold.
The young woman in green skirt nodded and said, "That's the only way. I hope he doesn't escape. He is the disciple of the Three Absolutes Master. If he survives, there will be endless troubles."
The two of them turned into two beams of light and disappeared into the sky.