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

"In this light, it makes sense. That cold snake was willing to use its cave to lure people in and offend Xiaowei Mountain in order to help the Hao family patriarch establish his foundation."

"The reason why Xiaoweishan was unwilling to touch the Hao family, but instead ceded territory and paid tribute, treating them as fellow believers, must be because of this."

Han Jieliu nodded to himself; this speculation was much more reasonable.

Given this situation, with the backer acting as a deterrent, Hao Family's Leijun City is now the safest place in Linjiang County.

"Is the Hao family backed by... that powerful figure from Fengchui County?"

Leijun City is located at the intersection of three prefectures. Although it is situated by the river, it is surrounded by yellow sand and is the closest to the environment of Fengchui Prefecture.

In addition, his family's cultivation method also seems to be based on fire and earth, which is very similar to the Liaoyuan Sect of Fengchui County, so it is hard not to be suspicious.

"Forget it, this is not something I should worry about myself; it's the people of Xiaoweishan who should be concerned about it."

"Since Han Jin asked me to go to Leijun City to pay the tribute, I should also go to the market to sell the spiritual items in my bag. Let's do it together, so I don't have to go to Donghe County again."

After careful consideration, Han Jieliu agreed.

Han Jinwei nodded, handed over something, and quietly added a couple of sentences.

"This contains all the offerings my family is obligated to pay, and nothing is missing. A year ago, just as the news of the transfer of offerings from the upper sect was released, a late-stage Qi Refining cultivator from the Hao family came to my Huannan Ridge and said that the offerings that each family should pay were the same as usual, without any increase or decrease."

"But when that Hao family patriarch broke through, the other families did not know what the superior sect would do or how it would treat this daring immortal clan under its rule, so none of them dared to go to Leijun City to offer congratulatory gifts."

"The Hao family has just become a Foundation Establishment clan, and their power is at its peak. I'm afraid they might suddenly use this as an excuse to kill someone to establish their authority... That's why I've prepared a spirit fruit in my storage bag. It was picked from the Golden Tree in the Spirit Bamboo Hall and is a mid-grade Qi Refining spirit. If they ask about it, find an opportunity to offer it to them so that my family won't attract attention."

Han Jinwei, having managed the household for many years, thought of many things, even considering such matters.

Han Jieliu nodded, and then saw Han Jinwei hand over another storage bag.

He probed with his divine sense and found nearly a hundred talismans inside, all of which were of the embryonic breathing grade and were finished products drawn by his family's Fu Yuan Hall over the years.

All that could be heard was Han Jinwei's words.

"Since the establishment of the Fu Yuan Hall in our family two years ago, we have achieved some results. Although no talisman masters have emerged who can refine Qi-level talismans, we have produced a few fetal breathing talisman masters."

"These are all finished talismans drawn over the past two years. It's inconvenient to take them to Qingzhu Pavilion to sell, so I'll have to trouble Liu'er to go to Lei Jun to sell them and exchange them for spirit stones."

Han Jieliu knew that Huifeng Pavilion in Donglu Market specialized in selling talismans and was owned by the Wang family.

In these turbulent times, it would be unwise for the two families to have a dispute over something as trivial as Qingzhu Pavilion expanding its talisman business.

Han Jieliu took the two storage bags, and the two of them rode the wind back down to the bottom.

But then they saw Han Chiting had already arrived at the small courtyard on the mountaintop and was waiting there.

Seeing that Han Jinwei and Han Jie were stranded, he immediately cupped his hands in greeting.

"Patriarch, Elder Liu."

Han Jinwei waved his hand, closing the formation again, and looked at Han Chiting in front of him, speaking gently.

"Chiting, what are you doing here?"

Han Chiting gave a bitter laugh.

"I just heard the sound of magic in the air. It was very powerful. I thought a late-stage cultivator had come to my house."

"So I rushed up, only to find you fighting with Elder Liu."

After saying that, Han Chiting glanced at Han Jieliu with a look of surprise.

Although Han Jieliu's aura was obscure and he couldn't see it clearly.

But to be able to fight the patriarch for so long, he must have broken through to the mid-stage of Qi Refining, he thought to himself.

"When Han Jieliu first returned to the clan, he was only at the second level of Qi Refining, which was a step below me. Now, five years later, I am still stuck at the threshold of the middle stage, while he has already broken through to the middle stage."

"He is indeed a talented junior who has returned from the upper sect. It is certain that he will reach the late stage of Qi Refining in the future... Let's find an opportunity to see if we can let Xiao'er become a disciple of the sect, so that the sect can have someone to rely on in the future."

Han Jinwei's expression turned serious as he recalled the battle just now.

"Liu'er's cultivation level has now caught up with mine, and he should be close to breaking through to the late stage soon."

"Just don't make a fuss about it, lest the Yuan family find out. That family is the most ruthless, and I'm afraid they might try to ambush and kill the younger generation of other clans... Once either of us has reached the late stage of Qi Refining, our Han family will be able to make a great impact in the Southern Region."

Only Han Chiting witnessed the magical duel, so these words were naturally told to him.

Since it concerned the fate of his family, Han Chiting knew the importance of it and nodded in agreement.

He paused for a moment, then continued.

"Master, there is one more thing to report."

"The Gaowang Yuan family has sent a cultivator who is currently waiting at the foot of the mountain. It is said that he is related to Donglu Market."

Upon hearing "Donglu Market," both Han Jinwei and Han Jieliu understood what was going on.

Han Jieliu thought to himself.

"You should know that the old Taoist priest from Xiling died in the demon's palace two years ago."

"I didn't expect it to take so long to be discovered. The Yuan family's reaction is really slow."

When I searched the corpse, I didn't get the token for the Yimai Yingkan Formation, so I guess it was left in the formation by the Hermit of Xiling.

Although his remaining two disciples had low cultivation levels, they had gained control of a formation comparable to the late stage of Qi Refining. In addition, the Hermit of Xiling was not one to show his face, so it made sense that he had been able to keep it hidden until now.

Han Jinwei pondered for a moment, then remembered that it was the beginning of the month and slowly asked.

"Chiting, did anyone return from the Qingzhu Pavilion property in the market last month?"

Han Chiting was stunned for a moment when he heard this, then realized what he meant and looked somewhat surprised.

"I have not received any news."

Having received this news, Han Jinwei understood the purpose of the Yuan family's visit and said softly.

"It seems the Yuan family already knew and confirmed the news of Xiling Sanren's death, so they took action directly."

"Now they've either surrounded the market, preventing messages from getting out, or they've taken over the protective array and are taking this opportunity to loot and restore order to the market."

"Let's bring that guy from the Yuan family up the mountain and see what he's up to."

Han Chiting was deeply shocked upon hearing this.

"That recluse from Xiling, who occupied the Ling Mountain in the east of the lake and was at the mid-stage of Qi Refining, is actually dead..."

Judging from the appearance of their patriarch, it seemed that he already knew about this news.

"Yes."

Han Chiting's heart was in turmoil, but he didn't ask any questions. He kept the news in his heart and bowed to the emperor.

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At the foot of Jianzhu Mountain, a gray-robed cultivator looked up at the sacred mountain before him, pondering deeply.

"This Jianzhu Mountain is not large in scale, not even comparable to my family's smallest Youyi Mountain, but it is exceptionally beautiful and has actually nurtured a sword cultivator like the Han family head who has reached the sword qi realm."

It should be noted that accomplished sword cultivators are even rarer than cultivators in the late stage of Qi Refining; they are something that can only be encountered by chance.

Even Xiaowei Mountain would take this seriously. If Han Jin were to be chosen as a disciple by some senior sect elder...

With this background, their grand plan to unify Huannan will probably be difficult to achieve.

"Our ancestor has been in seclusion for many years trying to break through, but he hasn't emerged yet. We don't know what's going on..."

A fleeting worry crossed Yuan Chengju's mind, which he did not want to dwell on, as he saw Han Chiting descend on the wind.

After learning about the beast tide, Han Chiting didn't give the Yuan family a friendly look, and simply said to Yuan Chengju in a low voice.

"My patriarch has given permission for you to come up the mountain for a meeting."