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

Yuan Chenglu seemed to be giving some pointers, so he picked up his pen and wrote down a few words, then said softly.

"Moreover, the clan has been taking action against the Han family for some time now."

Although Yuan Xingshu entered the Dao at a young age and had just reached the Qi Refining Realm, he was unaware of many of the clan's secrets.

Combining what he had just said, he immediately understood and exclaimed.

"The cause of this beast tide... was that a cultivator from my Yuan family took action."

Yuan Chenglu neither confirmed nor denied, but simply smiled and said.

"According to the Han family's records, the beast tide in Mengtan Mountain occurs once every fifty years, and it is usually exactly one year more or less, which is quite a coincidence."

"If there weren't some powerful figures deliberately manipulating things, how could such a coincidence happen in this world?"

"Could it be that the demonic beasts in Mengtan Mountain wait for his family to recuperate before launching a reckless attack?"

Hearing this, Yuan Xingshu understood a lot and murmured.

"So it turns out that the beast tide in Mengtan Mountain was all orchestrated by my family."

Upon hearing this, Yuan Chenglu shook his head.

"But that's not entirely true. Mengtan Mountain connects to Dasu Plain, so naturally there are many demons coming and going between them."

"My Yuan family practices the [Earth Virtue] [Witchcraft] Dao, but every now and then we secretly send people to the border between the Yuanzhong and Mengtan Mountain to use the magic of overturning the earth veins and the sorcery of witchcraft to drive away the demons."

"These demons have headed towards Mengtan Mountain. Once a demon beast at the mid-stage of Qi Refining is born, it will find that its spiritual energy is insufficient to sustain it and will charge towards the Han family, thus creating a beast tide."

Hearing this, the boy's doubts vanished, and he revealed a look of joy.

"No wonder my family indulges the Han family; it turns out we already have a plan and are not afraid of their growing power."

"Without the Han family, once the beast tide invades, my Yuan family's businesses on Jiaoyu Road will be damaged, and we will have to send extra cultivators to guard them."

Although our family is only a minor branch within the clan.

However, my uncle has already reached the mid-stage of Qi Refining and possesses formidable combat power, guarding the pass north of Huannan Ridge for many years.

Although my father was just an ordinary man, he was a man of great wisdom and resourcefulness. As the head of the prestigious Yuan family, he managed the family's worldly affairs and always planned and arranged things for the family.

With the two combined, apart from the main family's lineage, their own clan was the most respected and held the highest status on Gaowang Mountain.

Therefore, he was able to hear all sorts of secrets and important matters about Huannanling from his father.

Yuan Chenglu peered through the window of the mansion, his gaze seemingly fixed on nowhere.

"When the landlords were in power, my family did the same thing, leading the beast tide to attack, only we were a little more discreet."

"The Zhuang family cultivates the Qi-resolving technique, and the 'Severing the Mat with the Tiger' technique is also related to my family's shamanistic lineage. They are from the same lineage and can resonate with each other very well."

"When it was first discovered, it even had a fight with my family, but in the end, they were helpless and were suppressed by my family generation after generation until they even lost their lineage."

Yuan Xingshu hesitated for a moment, but still asked a question.

"But Father, how come the Han family hasn't discovered anything all these years?"

Yuan Chenglu seemed to recall something from afar and chuckled twice.

"Back when the Han family replaced the Zhuang family, my Yuan family once sent cultivators to help them conquer Jianzhu Mountain."

"But what they didn't know was that this was the purpose of my Yuan family. Taking advantage of the chaos, that Qi-refining ancestor went straight to the Zhuang family ancestral hall, burned the clan calendar and records, and made it impossible for them to see this record again."

"Although the Han family's patriarch Gonghe is highly skilled in swordsmanship and cultivation, he has made our two families unable to raise their heads for a while."

"But after his death, no more genius family heads emerged, and the Han family was firmly suppressed by my Yuan family."

He sighed as he said this.

"It's a pity that our ancestor was unable to find the book 'The Book of Cutting the Mat with the Tiger' back then, which deprived my family of the opportunity to complete the inheritance of 'The Method of Gathering Evil Spirits'."

Upon hearing this conspiracy spanning a century, Yuan Xingshu was speechless, a chill running down his spine. After a long while, he finally uttered a soft sigh.

"So there were so many considerations involved, it's quite complicated..."

Seeing that he seemed to have some understanding, Yuan Chenglu nodded, looked out of the hall, and said again.

"How majestic Dongquan Peak of the Upper Sect used to be! Now it can't even produce a Foundation Establishment cultivator and has to rely on the other two peaks for survival."

"The Zhuang family's lineage of witchcraft is exceptionally wondrous. The Han family once had an ancestor who subdued a generation, and the Wang family also produced extraordinary descendants."

"But why was it that only my Yuan family had the last laugh? It all comes down to one word: concealment."

Yuan Chenglu slowly unfolded the words he had just written; there were only four. Yuan Xingshu hurriedly went to look at them.

[Tao Feng Awaits His Time]

"Holding back to the right moment..."

Yuan Xingshu silently repeated the words, pondering their meaning.

Yuan Chenglu put down his pen.

"In this world, if you don't have a background, anyone who wants to rise high will be captured and killed, and if you choose the wrong side, there is only death."

"The only way to secure one's future is to remain in a mediocre position, quietly accumulate strength, and conceal one's power within."

"The various peaks of the Upper Sect do not wish for any more Foundation Establishment cultivators to emerge and share the spoils. How long has that person in Leijun City been at the late Qi Refining stage? Yet he still hasn't dared to break through."

"It's nothing more than hiding oneself to avoid suspicion, waiting for the right opportunity, and acting in accordance with the wishes of the superior."

"Either sever ties with the tiger and hide away alone, or become its henchman and be driven by its power."

"My Yuan family has neither a son with exceptional talent nor a powerful backer. All we can do is lie low and wait for the dawn."

After saying this, the two remained silent, each lost in their own thoughts.

The hall fell silent for a moment.

After a moment, Yuan Chenglu spoke first, asking softly.

"Your trip with the elders this time is probably not just about exploring the outer perimeter of Jianzhu Mountain."

"But following the method in the 'Chang Gui Zuan Sha' technique, we need to take advantage of this beast tide to extract a blood essence for the Nourishing Sha Pill from the Han family's territory."

Upon hearing this last sentence, a look of panic flashed across Yuan Xingshu's face. He lowered his eyes and quickly bowed down.

"Father······"

Yuan Xingshu knew that although his father could not cultivate, he was, after all, in charge of a celestial clan and had a deep understanding of the path of cultivation.

He also loved reading various books, had a broad knowledge and a strong memory, knew all the family's exercises, and was also familiar with the principles of the Dharma.

Naturally, he knew the recipe for using blood essence to make Nourishing Qi Pills, which could help mid-stage Qi Refining cultivators break through to the late stage.

Seeing Yuan Xingshu's expression, Yuan Chenglu's suspicions were largely confirmed, and he slowly said.

"It's not your fault for not telling me; this is the master's will, and we cannot disobey it."

"The family's affairs are of utmost importance. We must secretly gather blood essence and use this Nourishing Qi Pill to help Ancestor Ying Tuan break through to the later stage."

Seeing that his father could tell at a glance, Yuan Xingshu was covered in sweat and had no choice but to admit it.

"That's right. Ancestor Ying Tuan personally summoned me, handed me this mid-grade Qi-refining magic artifact—the Skull Blood Bottle, and assigned me this task."

Upon seeing this, Yuan Chenglu frowned and pondered for a moment before speaking.

"The sect follows ancient methods and detests the practice of using mortals to extract blood and qi. You must be careful on this journey and avoid being exposed."

"Never fight with the Han family cultivators. If you are discovered, retreat immediately. Do not become arrogant and reckless in battle just because you have broken through to the Qi Refining stage."

"It wasn't easy for you to come down the mountain, so go now. Don't forget to come and pay your respects to Mother tomorrow..."

Seeing that his father was mostly giving him gentle advice, Yuan Xingshu breathed a slight sigh of relief, agreed to everything, bowed lightly, and left.

The hall quickly returned to calm, the candlelight still flickering slightly, with only Yuan Chenglu remaining.

"This child is kind-hearted by nature, unlike anyone in my family, so he is unlikely to be the subject of our family's jealousy."

Yuan Chenglu muttered to himself softly, remained silent for a while, then took the document he had just written back, frowned, and revised it again.

"Knowing that the main branch is in a hurry and something is about to happen, my family will temporarily back down and wait until we break through to the later stage before taking further action."

"These are difficult times, and we must not be too hasty..."