Han Clan Immortals: I have a hundredfold energy-gathering bottle

Not long after Han Liwan left, a divine sense swept down from the mountain, and then a slightly surprised voice transmission appeared in Han Jieliu's ears.

"When did Liu'er enter? Why didn't you tell us? Come up to the main peak immediately."

Han Jieliu knew that this was the voice of Han Jinwei, the current patriarch of the Han Clan and the most powerful cultivator in the clan.

"Yes."

Han Jieliu then quietly agreed and went up on his Feiqing sword.

At the top of Jianzhu Mountain is a small courtyard, built during the time of the Gonghe Ancestor. It has served as the residence of clan leaders in various periods. With its green tiles and white walls, it is quite elegant. Behind it is the ancestral hall.

Unlike the grand ancestral hall at the foot of the mountain where banquets are held during festivals, this ancestral hall is rarely accessible to the public. It houses the original Han family genealogy and the family's heritage.

Han Jieliu stepped into the courtyard and noticed that besides Han Jinwei, there were two other auras present, both at the early stage of Qi Refining.

Han Jinwei was the first to walk out of the room. Dressed in a blue robe, he was gentle and peaceful, like a middle-aged Confucian scholar.

He glanced at Han Jieliu with a look of delight and patted Han Jieliu on the shoulder.

"A thirty-year-old with two levels of Qi Refining, not bad, not bad. The pride of the Han family has finally returned."

The other two people behind Han Jinwei also appeared and greeted Han Jieliu.

"Uncles and elders."

Han Jieliu recognized one of them; he was a middle-aged man from the Han family, of the "Chi" generation, named Han Chiting. He had also broken through to the Qi Refining stage in his early years and cultivated the family's "Building the Azure Spirit Yuan Gong," reaching the second level of Qi Refining, which was the [Yi Wood] path.

"You're too kind, nephew."

Han Chiting was also the head of a branch of the family. He had been close to Han Jieliu because of his talent when he was young, so they were quite familiar with each other. He nodded slightly and smiled.

As for the other one, he was about the same age as Han Jieliu, wearing a long robe, and was gently watching Han Jieliu, finally calling out softly.

"Brother Jieliu, it's been a long time..."

Han Jieliu's memories suddenly surged, and he remembered the name of the cultivator in front of him who seemed to have just entered the Qi Refining Realm.

The person in front of him was of the same generation as him, with the generation name "Jie". He was a year younger than him and his name was Han Jieyu. He was the only son of the previous clan leader.

The previous patriarch of the Han clan died defending against a horde of wild beasts in the mountains and was revered by the people, leaving behind this orphan.

Furthermore, because he discovered his spiritual abilities at a young age, he was given special attention and training by his family due to the combined effects of these factors.

If it weren't for his sudden emergence and his talent surpassing that of the entire clan, perhaps this person would have been the one to be sent to Xiaowei Mountain.

But Han Jieyu's gaze towards him was not hostile, but rather complicated, with an indescribable meaning, as if he was also curious about why he had suddenly returned to his clan.

Han Chiting, who was standing to the side, also noticed the situation. He glanced at it briefly, said nothing, and simply cupped his hands to Han Jinwei to bid farewell.

"Chief, we haven't heard from that hunting party that went to Mengtan Mountain for several days. I'll go and check on them."

"Chiting, monsters have been active in the mountains lately. Go and inform Han Chijin, who was sent to Dingshan Hall, to go with you."

"Although the weapon is only of mixed nature, it will still be safer for the two of you."

Han Jin gave a few detailed instructions, then, as if remembering something, frowned and took out a talisman from his pocket.

"Let's take this [Penetrating Sharp Gold Talisman] with us. I bought it at the market on the east bank of Guanglu that day. It can unleash the full power of a cultivator at the third level of the [Gold Virtue] Qi Refining stage."

"Recently, Yuan Yingtuan of the Yuan family broke through to the sixth level of Qi Refining and is currently enjoying great success. The Yuan family may send people into the mountains to collect spiritual resources for him. If you encounter them, you should retreat quickly and avoid conflict."

Han Chiting agreed, put away the talisman, mounted a wooden spirit sword, and flew away low.

Han Jieliu gleaned some insight into the Han family's current predicament from their conversation and pondered silently.

"This Yuan Yingtuan must be that cultivator at the sixth level of Qi Refining. If he successfully breaks through to the later stage, it will probably be a calamity for all the families in Huannan."

"The Yuan family is no benevolent family. Given their nature, once they gain power, they will surely sweep away everything in their path with the ferocity of tigers and wolves."

"The upper sect rarely intervenes in the disputes of its subordinate families. Although I have the Xue family's favor to protect my family for the time being, if the Yuan family blocks the road from Jiehukou to Jiaoyu Road and sends people to pretend to be rob cultivators and cause trouble in the mountains, I'm afraid the Han family won't be able to hold out for long..."

Although I am now in a position to advance or retreat, I could return to the sect and join Zhengqing Peak based on personal connections.

However, with the mysterious little black bottle in hand, it can only be used to its fullest potential if it is hidden within the family, and it will not be exposed and attract any danger.

The Han family must be protected, as this is the starting point for my great cultivation journey.

"The Wang family on the south bank will certainly not sit idly by and watch this situation happen. If I break through to the mid-stage as soon as possible, and with the patriarch Han Jinwei's cultivation at the fifth level of Qi Refining, we can join forces with the Wang family to put pressure on the Yuan family."

Before he could make up his mind, Han Jinwei turned his head and said to Han Jieliu with a hint of doubt.

"It's been a long time since I last saw you, Liu'er. There are many rules in Xiaowei Mountain, and it's rare to hear of a disciple who can leave after entering the sect. Why have you returned home now without informing me in advance?"

Compared to Han Jieyu's curiosity, he had been managing a household for many years and had a wealth of experience. He thought more deeply and was even somewhat uneasy.

I'm afraid something bad has happened, otherwise this junior wouldn't have suddenly returned without sending a message.

Han Jieliu noticed the clan leader's suspicious expression, but didn't mention that his spiritual aperture was severed, saying that the little black bottle had already solved the problem.

He simply recounted the conflict between the Xue family and the clan, explaining that he had come back to the clan because he had received a favor from the Xue family and had been framed by other factions within the clan.

"Chief, that is indeed the case..."

Han Jieliu cupped his hands and took out the Xue family jade pendant as evidence.

After listening and examining it again, Han Jinwei's expression immediately softened, revealing a look of relief and joy.

"But what about Zhengqing Peak, where a Foundation Establishment Ancestor just emerged from Xiaowei Mountain? Excellent, excellent. It's right that you took this opportunity to leave the sect."

"A favor from the sect is like a get-out-of-jail-free card for me. It's truly rare for Liu'er to have such an opportunity."

"Even if Yuan Yingtuan becomes a later-stage figure, with this favor, my Han family can avoid disaster, protect ourselves, survive, and seek another opportunity."

After many years, Xue Yinbai has once again reached the Foundation Establishment stage. News of his breakthrough spread throughout the entire prefecture. It would be difficult for the newly promoted sword cultivator patriarch of Xiaowei Mountain not to know about it.

Han Jinwei was overjoyed to find himself connected with his Han family in this way.

However, Han Jinwei quickly regained his composure and took out a token and a bamboo-colored spiritual robe from his bosom.

"Ahem... Although Jie Liu has been away from the clan for a long time, now that he has returned, he is qualified to serve as an elder of the clan, whether based on his merits or his cultivation level."

"Jie Yu also broke through to the Qi Refining stage a few months ago. Now, the Han family is in a precarious situation, surrounded by enemies. We need the efforts of you, the 'Jie' generation."

"There are currently five Qi Refining cultivators in the family, each with their own duties, such as the Lingzhu Hall which manages the bamboo forest, the Dingshan Hall which is located at the east entrance, and the Jixun Hall which upholds the clan rules... When Liu'er returns, he will only establish a new Elder Hall position, which will be managed towards Mengtan Mountain."