With the Qingqiong Fruit, Han Zhangxiang and others can save a lot of time in cultivation and reach the Spirit Transformation Stage as soon as possible.
Han Zhangxiang did not refuse and accepted it.
"By the way, Changming, has your spirit insect healed?"
Han Zhangxiang remembered something and asked.
"It's all right now, clan leader, just focus on your cultivation! If you can advance to the Spiritual Transformation Stage, our clan will develop even better."
Han Changming said sincerely that the Han family currently has two Jindan cultivators, neither of whom have high cultivation bases, and they are scattered in the outer sea and Zhongtian Continent.
It would be difficult for the family to grow and develop in Zhongtian Continent relying solely on Han Changming.
Han Zhangxiang nodded and agreed. He suddenly took out a shining communication disk from his arms and typed a spell. A respectful male voice sounded, "Patriarch, my grandson has something important to report."
"Important? Changsheng, come over to my place!"
Han Zhangxiang gave the order and put away the communication disk.
Not long after, Han Changsheng came over.
"What happened? Changsheng?"
Han Zhangxiang asked casually, the Han family has not provoked any strong enemies in recent years and has a good development momentum.
"Patriarch, there is a Li family that wants to join our Han family. They discovered a volcanic crystal vein and want to use it as a token of their loyalty."
Han Changsheng said excitedly.
It's nice to take shelter under a big tree. Han Changming is a fifth-rank alchemist, and the Han family is also married to the Wang family, making them very powerful. It would be a great honor for small forces to be able to join the Han family.
"Igneous rock crystal vein? A token of allegiance?"
Han Zhangxiang frowned. He didn't believe that the Li family was so kind.
Han Changming frowned and said, "What is the origin of the Li family? Why do they want to join our Han family? Have you found out the truth? Don't trust outsiders easily."
"The Li family has been passed down for more than 10,000 years. During its heyday, there were 12 Nascent Soul cultivators. Later, they competed with several major forces for immortal cultivation resources, and many Nascent Soul cultivators died. Now there are only two Nascent Soul cultivators left. A medium-sized igneous rock crystal vein was discovered in their jurisdiction, but other forces also set their sights on this igneous rock crystal vein. A fierce fight broke out, and many Jindan cultivators died. The Li family can't defend this igneous rock crystal vein, so they want to offer it to our Han family in exchange for protection."
Han Changsheng recounted the whole story.
"Which force is eyeing the Fire Crystal Mine? Doesn't the Li family have any relatives in law? Instead of joining forces with the relatives in law, they are offering the Fire Crystal Mine?"
Han Zhangxiang raised his doubts, saying that there is no such thing as a free lunch, and a free lunch will not fall exactly on the Han family.
He was not blinded by the interests and remained sober.
The Li family has been passed down for tens of thousands of years. Even if they have declined, a lean camel is still bigger than a horse, and they still have in-laws and allies! If you put yourself in Han Zhangxiang's shoes, as the head of the Li family, the first thing he would do is to contact his in-laws and allies, rather than offering a volcanic crystal vein.
"The Su family of Jinzhu Valley has twelve Nascent Soul cultivators. The ancestor of the Su family was a disciple of the Xuanyin Sect. He had no hope of breaking through, so he established the Su family. Many members of the Su family joined the Xuanyin Sect."
Han Changsheng told the truth that he knew the matter was of great importance and he did not dare to act rashly. He asked about the whole story and sent people to investigate it before he dared to report it.
"Xuan Yin Sect?"
Han Changming frowned. After Lin Xuan drifted to Zhongtian Continent, he joined the Xuanyin Sect. He did not have a good impression of the Xuanyin Sect.
"Su family! Xuanyin Sect!"
Han Zhangxiang frowned. The Xuanyin Sect was an old force on Xuanyang Star. It had many gods-transforming cultivators and a profound foundation. No wonder the Li family was willing to offer up the volcanic crystal vein in exchange for protection.
Without the protection of the Han family, let alone preserving the lava crystal vein, the Li family would probably be in danger of being exterminated.
"Li Tianzhe, the head of the Li family, is in Wanhu Valley and can come over at any time."
Han Changsheng added.
"I see. You go down first and we'll discuss it."
Han Zhangxiang waved his hand and asked Han Changsheng to leave.
"Chang Ming, we are at odds with Xuan Yin Sect just for a volcanic crystal vein. This deal is too bad. Let's just forget it!"
Han Zhangxiang expressed his opinion that the Han family was in its rising stage of development and there was no need to make enemies with the Xuanyin Sect.
He seeks stability in everything and hopes that his family can make steady progress.
"The Xuanyin Sect hasn't even shown up yet, and we've already backed down. How will other forces view us? Besides, it's hard for our family to develop better just by relying on a few shops. If we take over this Fire Rock Crystal Mine, the clan leader can use the Fire Rock Crystal to refine weapons. The family will have an extra income, and it will also set an example for other small forces, attracting them to join us."
Han Changming has his own opinion. He has never had a good impression of the Xuanyin Sect. If the Han family directly gives in, it will not make enemies with the Xuanyin Sect, but it will give people the impression that they are timid and cowardly. Other small forces will also have many concerns if they want to join the Han family.
If the Li family is accepted, there will be many benefits. First, the family will have an additional volcanic crystal vein and an additional source of income. Second, the Han family is not afraid of the Xuanyin Sect, which will attract more small forces to join them.
Everything has its pros and cons. This matter has more pros than cons. Xuanyang Star has limited resources for cultivating immortals. The growth and development of the Han family will indirectly affect the interests of other forces.
It is only a matter of time before we become enemies with other forces.
The rise of a new force will surely lead to the fall of an old force.
Han Changming understands Han Zhangxiang. Han Zhangxiang is more stable, but the opportunity cannot be missed.
The Amethyst Flying Scorpion has already advanced to the fifth level, which is also a source of confidence for Han Changming. In addition, there is also the Wang family as a marriage partner.
"Okay! Then let's do as you think!"
Han Zhangxiang agreed. Their starting point was all for the family, but Han Zhangxiang was relatively conservative.
He called Han Changsheng and asked him to bring Li Tianze over.
A quarter of an hour later, Han Changsheng came over with a tall and thin old man in a golden shirt. The old man in the golden shirt had a square face and big eyes, and his cultivation level was in the late Jindan stage.
"Junior Li Tianze, greetings to Senior Han."
The old man in golden shirt bowed and saluted with a nervous look on his face.
"I heard from Changsheng that your Li family wants to join our Han family? The Su family is nothing, but the Xuanyin Sect is not an ordinary force."
Han Changming looked embarrassed. He was not afraid of the Xuanyin Sect, but the Li family wanted to use a volcanic crystal vein as a token of their allegiance, which underestimated Han Changming.
Li Tianze was well prepared. He took out an exquisite jade box, handed it to Han Changming, and said, "These are the five keys to enter the Qiankun Secret Realm. You can send Yuanying cultivators into the secret realm to search for treasures."
"Qian Kun Secret Realm? Is this secret realm related to Qian Kun Sect?"
Han Changming showed an interested expression on his face. The Qiankun Sect was once the largest sect of the Xuanyang Sect, but was later destroyed by various major forces. The sect's ruins were called Qianguang Cave Heaven, and no one has ever found it.
"The Qiankun Secret Realm is one of the ten secret realms controlled by the Qiankun Sect. It is currently controlled by the Xuanyang Sect, the Wang Family, and the Xuanyin Sect. Only with a key can you enter the secret realm to search for treasures."
Li Tianze explained that the Li family did not have a divine cultivator, so even if they had the key, it would be useless and they were not qualified to enter the secret realm to search for treasures.
The Li family has been on a downward spiral in recent years, mainly because when conflicts came into conflict with hostile forces, they had no strong backing and could only give in, suffering a lot of losses.