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

Wang Jinghan finished his performance, just as the offerings in front of the stage were also completed.

"All twenty-three families in Beigao, Huannan, and Hudong were taken in."

After the servants finished calling out names and counting, Hao Qiudu opened his eyes again and spoke calmly.

"Now that the offerings are complete, please disperse in turn."

"As is customary, my family will hold an exchange event in the audience, hosted by the Hao family. Materials, magical artifacts and spiritual resources from nearby counties and prefectures will be available, as well as various rare spiritual items. You are welcome to sell them at your leisure."

Wang Jinghan seemed familiar with this, and transmitted his voice.

"Brother Han, the Hao family holds an exchange event after each offering. Although it costs two spirit stones, there are quite a few good items among the offerings."

So that's how it is. No wonder I couldn't find any good treasures in the city and ended up at this exchange fair.

Upon hearing this, Han Jieliu was pondering whether or not to go there to search for the spiritual water.

But then they saw Hao Qiudu seem to have received some instructions, and suddenly looked in their direction. Then, a few wisps of vermilion flames rose up and landed in front of them, carried by the wind.

His eyes held a mixture of scrutiny and surprise. He gave Han Jieliu a deep look and spoke.

"Fellow Daoist Han, please wait. My ancestor invites you to the main mansion in the city."

Hao Qiudu's actions and words drew the attention of other families.

Han Jieliu's expression stiffened; he hadn't expected this situation at all. Noticing the gazes around him, he could only respond helplessly.

"I am merely an early-stage cultivator from a minor clan. My noble ancestor is a Foundation Establishment cultivator, and I do not know why he sought me out."

Hao Qiudu shook his head.

"Since my ancestor wants to see you, there must be a reason. Fellow Daoist, you may agree."

"Fellow Daoist is quite lucky. Since the Ancestor established his foundation, I have only seen him a few times. This summons must be an opportunity for you."

Opportunity? What kind of opportunity is this? Even your ancestor wanted to give it to me, but I didn't want it.

Han Jieliu remained silent, his mind racing as he tried to figure out why the Hao family patriarch wanted to see him.

"Could it be that the Hao family patriarch noticed something...? But that's unlikely. If he had discovered the little black bottle, why would he have been so polite in inviting me?"

But now that he is in Leijun City, he has no way to leave, and the Hao family is the nominal ruling family of his Han family.

Despite their doubts, they had no choice but to agree.

Wang Han bowed and took his leave. Then all the cultivators on the platform left. Yuan Chenghu finally glanced at him and rode the wind down.

Han Jieliu followed Hao Qiudu, riding the wind northward, and entered the main mansion in the city.

The Hao family seemed to place great importance on sacrifices, with a huge altar in front of the hall, depicting scenes of taking fire to worship the heavens, turning ashes into regrowth, and withered reeds flying everywhere.

On the altar stood a large furnace, with a gentle fire burning constantly, and two children holding fans waited patiently.

"The ancestor is inside."

Hao Qiudu stopped and respectfully looked into the palace.

As Han Jieliu entered, he immediately felt a sense of warmth and life surrounding him. Several human figures holding candles stood in rows on either side of the hall.

The smoke rises and falls, forming clumps on the ground like satin wrapped around the feet, making each step feel like walking through mud.

In a hazy, misty haze, a figure sat upright in the hall, his face obscured.

Han Jieliu glanced at him briefly, then lowered his head.

"Greetings, Ancestor Hao. Your immortal foundation is newly established, and your fire element is flourishing. I wish you a speedy attainment of the Purple Mansion."

Judging from this atmosphere, the Hao family patriarch also cultivated the [Fu Huo] path, consistent with the lineage on Xiaowei Mountain.

As the smoke dissipated from the hall, the face of a middle-aged monk was revealed.

Hao Yangzhao was already over eighty years old and had been famous among Qi Refining cultivators in Linjiang County for a long time, but he had never dared to break through due to the influence of his superior sect.

Now that he has achieved Foundation Establishment, his vitality has been restored, he has lived to be three hundred years old, and his face has returned to its youthful appearance.

With a flick of his sleeve, Hao Yangzhao dispelled all the smoke in the palace, restoring it to its normal state. He looked down at Han Jieliu.

"Young men of the Han family of Jianzhu, please take a seat."

Han Jieliu sat down as instructed, his expression unchanged, but a rare hint of nervousness crept into his heart.

Aside from the time he encountered the Frost Serpent in the Demon Palace, this time he was so close to a Foundation Establishment cultivator and still didn't know his purpose.

Once one becomes a Foundation Establishment cultivator, one can communicate with heaven and earth and undergo all sorts of changes.

Hao Yangzhao noticed Han Jieliu's mood and then spoke.

"You don't need to be afraid of me. After I broke through, I traveled around and explored the entire southeast of Linjiang. I learned that your family has some connection with that sword cultivator from Zhengqing Peak."

"Xue Yinbai's swordsmanship is astonishing. Coupled with that [Jianhua] sword, he can even fight against a mid-Foundation Establishment cultivator. I dare not provoke him."

"Now that Xiaowei Mountain has incorporated the southeast of Linjiang into my territory, your Han family is also under my rule. Do you know why I summoned you here?"

Han Jieliu couldn't figure out the reason, so he asked.

"I hope the ancestor can inform me."

Hao Yangzhao glanced softly towards the outside of the hall.

"My Hao family was founded on the formation. Our ancestor was a Foundation Establishment cultivator and could set up a Foundation Establishment formation."

"After establishing his clan in Leijun City and setting up the city's protective formation—the Homeland Dust-Suppressing Formation—he went out to seek opportunities but was ambushed and returned severely injured. He left behind only the [Fu Huo] technique and an extremely precious Foundation Establishment spiritual item, and soon after, he passed away."

"It's a pity that the lineage of its array formations was not preserved. My family has always wanted to revive this art, but we also know that array formations are rare, so we have not succeeded."

"I heard that there is a rogue cultivator in Huanan Market called Xiling Sanren, whose mastery of array formations is extraordinary. After my breakthrough, I went to find him and saw the Dao Yi Mai Ying Kan Array. I knew that what he said was true, but unfortunately I have not been able to find him..."

Hao Yangzhao looked at Han Jieliu as he finished speaking.

"So I collected the items left behind by the hermit of Xiling and used magic to track his aura at any time. Today, there was a reaction in the city."

"We sent people to investigate the source, and it all came from several jade ritual objects that you sold."

Han Jieliu had not expected that a Foundation Establishment cultivator would have such methods. He secretly lamented that he had not been careful enough and had left a loophole. He could only reply.

"Ancestor, I did obtain the legacy of the Hermit of Xiling many years ago. There was no array inheritance in his storage bag, which is a real pity... Now, all that remains of his is this [White Jade Cold Array]."

Han Jieliu unleashed several white jade array flags, which Hao Yangzhao collected and examined. Suddenly, a look of joy appeared on his face.

"That Hermit of Xiling is truly a remarkable person, as he is able to record and pass on knowledge in such a way."

Before Han Jieliu could react, he lightly tapped the air, and the smoke swirled, instantly stacking the several square array flags together. The array flags were arranged neatly, resembling a jade slip.

Hao Yangzhao channeled his spiritual power, which actually connected with all the flags, revealing several characters on them.

"Xu Liuyan of the Xu family in Donghe County wrote this book on the day of Minor Snow in winter. It is a brief explanation of the basic principles of formations and is called 'Compilation of Principles of Formations after Enlightenment on the Day of Jiaping'."