The Immortal Clan was established starting with the entry on the Dao of the Gou.

Jiang Yun changed her mind.

The sooner the better for you to go to Qingshan Lake.

It's better to go early and come back early.

Otherwise, it would be too late to set off after the rice harvest in October.

As for consolidating one's cultivation, let's put that aside for now.

"My husband can decide," Ling'er said softly. "Our rice is growing well, so there's nothing wrong with harvesting it early."

"Alright." Jiang Yun nodded. "Tomorrow, I'll have Dexian come with me to harvest the rice."

the next day.

Jiang Yun picked up a sickle and called to Jiang Dexian to harvest the rice.

In the fields.

The father and son got busy again.

"Father, are we harvesting rice now to prepare for going to Qingshan Lake ahead of schedule?" Jiang Dexian asked.

"Exactly." Jiang Yun instructed, "When you get to Qingshan Lake, talk less and observe more."

"I understand."

Too many words will be lost.

Jiang Dexian understood this principle.

Hearing Jiang Yun say that he was going to Qingshan Lake ahead of schedule, his movements to harvest rice became even faster.

When the father and son carried loads of rice home, Jiang Deyue was very puzzled.

Why is the rice being harvested so early this year?

"Father, elder brother, why are we harvesting rice now?"

Jiang Deyue asked in confusion.

"Your father and your eldest brother are going on a long trip soon, so let's harvest the rice first," Jiang Yun explained.

"A long trip?" Jiang Deyue's eyes lit up. "Where to? Can our daughter go?"

"You stay home and help Mom take care of your younger brother. Dad will bring you a gift when he comes back."

Jiang Deyue is thirteen years old this year.

Before she had even begun her cultivation, Jiang Yun did not intend to take her to Qingshan Lake.

Besides, there are three children in the family, and Ling'er can't take care of them all by herself.

Having Jiang Deyue help take care of things would be ideal.

"All right."

Jiang Deyue was just a little disappointed.

She didn't throw a tantrum or insist on going with us.

More than a decade ago, my family was very poor.

She and Jiang Dexian had suffered a lot together since she was a child.

As she grew up, she wasn't spoiled at all.

……

Ten busy days.

Jiang Yun and his son Jiang Dexian.

All the rice in the five mu of paddy fields was harvested and threshed.

Only then did they prepare to set off for Qingshan Lake.

The night before departure.

Jiang Yun took out the storage bag.

Take inventory of the mid-grade spirit stones and silver in the storage bag.

So many years.

The most valuable things he ever kept in his storage bag were only three items.

—Mid-grade spirit stones, silver, and ten bushels of fine rice.

Ten bushels of refined rice, which were put in last year.

"There are also 93 mid-grade spirit stones and 61 taels of silver."

Jiang Yun took stock of everything.

The quantity of mid-grade spirit stones was obtained.

These mid-grade spirit stones will generate one extra one per month due to the "Unexpected Fortune" attribute.

Now, almost nine years have passed.

Jiang Yun originally had more than 100 mid-grade spirit stones in his storage bag.

After deducting the cost of cultivation, 93 pieces remain.

Among these 93 mid-grade spirit stones.

One of the pieces only had one-third of its spiritual energy left.

This was something Jiang Yun deliberately left behind half a year ago, without absorbing all the spiritual energy from it.

"Using this mid-grade spirit stone, which only has one-third of its spiritual energy left, should minimize the risk."

I will go to Qingshan Lake to find a market and buy spirit wood.

Jiang Yun dared not use the brand-new mid-grade spirit stones directly.

They dared not carry the storage bag with them.

While a single mid-grade spirit stone might not be coveted, dozens or even hundreds of them are another story.

This is a mid-grade spirit stone with only 30% of its spiritual energy remaining.

It is estimated to be worth thirty low-grade spirit stones.

Thirty low-grade spirit stones.

There should be enough to buy spirit wood.

Most importantly, it won't attract the attention of other people!

"You still have 61 taels of silver. Take 20 taels with you."

Jiang Yun took out the old mid-grade spirit stone and then 20 taels of silver.

Then put the spirit stone and silver into the cloth bag that had been prepared beforehand.

Do these things.

He hid the storage bag.

Even Ling'er didn't know that Jiang Yun had a storage bag and had hidden it.

Jiang Yun did not intend to hide the matter of the storage bag from Ling'er.

I'll tell her when I have a suitable excuse.

……

Early the next morning.

Jiang Yun and Jiang Dexian got up early, packed their luggage, and prepared to set off.

Ling'er and Jiang Deyue also got up early to see them off.

"My lord, please be careful in everything you do," Ling'er said reluctantly. "Go and come back soon."

Don't worry!

Jiang Yun reassured Ling'er.

So they set off with Jiang Dexian.

"Father, how do we get to Qingshan Lake?"

On the way, Jiang Dexian asked.

This was his first time traveling far from home, and he was quite excited.

I heard that Qingshan Lake is 300 li away from here.

Should we just walk over there?

"Riding in a horse-drawn carriage."

Jiang Yun is currently at the fifth level of Qi Refining.

He also possesses immortal bones.

Running to Qingshan Lake on foot is definitely faster than taking a horse-drawn carriage.

However, Jiang Dexian had only been cultivating for ten months, and only had time to cultivate at night, so he had not yet reached the first level of Qi Refining.

If he were to travel on foot, it would probably tire him out.

If you're tired, you need to rest to restore your magical power.

This is a waste of time.

Therefore, Jiang Yun decided to travel by carriage, which would save time and effort and also make him appear more low-key.

They wouldn't let anyone notice they were immortals at a glance.

If you take the official road, it's about 300 li to Qingshan Lake.

The journey by horse-drawn carriage takes only three days to reach the destination.

"I understand."

Jiang Dexian nodded.

Then shut up and said nothing more.

He remembered what Jiang Yun had told him.

On this trip to Qingshan Lake, speak less and observe more.

After leaving Qingshan Village, the father and son first went to Yongning County.

Jiang Yun found a carriage rental company and rented a carriage.

It was his first time renting a carriage, and he inquired about the price.

"To go to Qingshan Lake, a regular carriage costs one tael per day, while a high-class carriage costs three taels per day!"

"That's what the manager of the carriage and horse shop said."

"What if we only rent horses?" Jiang Yun asked.

"It costs 300 cash per day to rent a horse, but you need to register the household and pay 35 taels of silver as collateral."

The shopkeeper explained.

"Please trouble you, shopkeeper, to prepare an ordinary carriage for me."

Jiang Yun originally planned to rent two horses and gallop all the way to Qingshan Lake.

Unfortunately, I didn't have enough money to pay the deposit.

They had no choice but to ask for an ordinary horse-drawn carriage.

"Please wait a moment." The shopkeeper instructed his servants to prepare the necessary items.

Jiang Yun remained silent for a moment.

Suddenly I remembered that I was going to Qingshan Lake and I didn't know when I would return.

If it's delayed for a month, wouldn't that cost 30 taels of silver?

He asked the innkeeper, "I don't know when I'll return. Is there a branch in Qingshan Lake where I can return the carriage?"

"Qingshan Lake doesn't have it, but Qingyu City does." The shopkeeper shook his head.

"You can return the carriage to the Qingyu City branch, but a coachman will accompany you. The coachman's daily wage is 100 coins. You can return the carriage to the coachman when the time comes."

"I see." Jiang Yun immediately said, "I'll trouble you, shopkeeper, to arrange a coachman for me."

Listen to what the shopkeeper said.

Qingyu City is a city near Qingshan Lake.

I don't know how far this city is from Qingshan Lake.

At that time, go directly to Qingshan Lake and hand the carriage over to the driver.

This is much more convenient.

"Please wait a moment, sir, we'll make the arrangements right away."

The shopkeeper was very hospitable.

A short while later.

A horse-drawn carriage and a coachman were all prepared for Jiang Yun.

Thank you.

Jiang Yun thanked him and then went to the carriage.

"De Xian, please sit inside."

He had Jiang Dexian sit inside the carriage, while he sat outside with the driver, and they drove to Qingshan Lake.

"drive!"

The driver pulled on the reins.

The carriage slowly drove away from Yongning County and headed towards Qingshan Lake.