A daily divination, from family tortoise shells to immortal clans.

Chen Qingmo was a little excited and couldn't help but chuckle a few times.

Hearing this, Chen Qingjie turned around and leaned closer. After seeing the contents of the animal hide, he was shocked and paled:

"A Grade Three Spirit Gathering Array! I don't quite understand it."

Chen Qingmo had studied formations, but after observing them, he was still completely confused.

He glanced at Chen Qingjie and teased:

"Aren't you practicing weapon crafting? When did you ever read any books on formations?"

After saying this, he carefully put the animal skin paper away and tucked the wooden box into his pocket.

Chen Qingjie scratched his head awkwardly, trying to defend himself:

"Formations are too difficult. Weapon crafting is relatively simpler, and it's also easier to earn spirit stones after learning it. I'm not very talented, so of course I'll choose something simpler that can also make money."

"But Brother Mo, you've learned quite a bit about cultivation techniques within the clan; it's truly admirable."

Chen Qingmo nodded; his cousin was right.

Among the myriad arts of cultivation, formations are easy to learn but difficult to master, requiring talent. Alchemy is the most expensive, but also the most profitable, with the highest demand.

Refining weapons and making talismans are popular choices for most disciples, as they are relatively easy to learn and can be profitable. Other skills each have their own advantages and disadvantages.

When Chen Qingmo couldn't break through to the first level of Qi Refining, he often followed the clan elders or uncles to learn these skills.

Although he was not an expert in everything, he had grasped the basics of most of them, except for alchemy, which he was still an apprentice in because he was too poor.

There are only two true alchemists in the Chen clan: one is the eighth elder, Chen Kaihe, who guards the treasure pavilion, and the other is Chen Qingru, Chen Qingmo's third sister.

"Qingjie, take the Bloodtooth Piglets with you, it's time to head back."

The two of them had been out for quite some time and had already made a great harvest. They could not stay any longer to avoid any accidents.

Upon hearing this, Chen Qingjie immediately picked up three cubs, while Chen Qingmo carried the remaining two.

Fifteen minutes later, the two returned to the demon-hunting team.

The others looked on with surprise and envy when they saw the Bloodtooth Piglets.

Chen Qingyang exclaimed in admiration:

"You two are really lucky! These five cubs are worth a fortune!"

Chen Qingmo smiled and nodded. Taking advantage of Chen Qingjie's casual conversation with the others, he walked up to Chen Kaixiang and whispered:

"Fifth Elder, I have obtained a Grade 3 Spirit Gathering Array Diagram from that cave. We should return to the clan quickly, or we may encounter trouble if we run into other families."

There are several other Qi Refining families in the Stone Forest that hunt demonic beasts. Although we haven't met them yet, we should still take precautions.

Who knows if they've explored the cave? If they find it empty, they might search everywhere.

Chen Kaixiang's eyes flashed with a strange light, and he greatly appreciated Chen Qingmo's caution.

After a few moments of contemplation, he addressed the crowd:

"Today's harvest far exceeded expectations. For safety's sake, we should set off for the return trip immediately. Afterwards, I will ask the Grand Elder for permission to rest for a few more days."

Everyone was all smiles and quickened their pace, returning to the foot of Mount Taixuan in just over half an hour.

After dismissing everyone, Chen Kaixiang led Chen Qingmo and Chen Qingjie to the vicinity of the summit of Tai Xuan Mountain.

The entire Tai Xuan Mountain is seven or eight hundred feet high. At the top of the mountain is the cave dwelling of the clan leader and several elders, and a little below is the location of the treasure pavilion.

Upon entering the cave, Chen Kaixiang asked Chen Qingmo:

"Qingmo, what's the situation inside the Stone Forest?"

"Fifth Uncle, this is a cultivator's cave dwelling..."

Privately, Chen Kaixiang told Chen Qingmo not to address him as Fifth Elder, as it would seem too formal.

Chen Qingmo recounted the events in detail and handed over a piece of animal skin paper to Chen Kaixiang.

"Thanks to Brother Mo's good eyesight, the Bloodfang Boar's cave was very well hidden, I didn't even notice it."

Chen Qingjie interjected, but Chen Kaixiang ignored him and carefully read the contents of the animal skin paper.

"It's actually a set of array diagrams! It uses a combination of low-grade spirit-gathering arrays to achieve an effect comparable to a grade three spirit-gathering array, and the coverage area is so large!"

Chen Kaixiang's voice trembled slightly; this array diagram had arrived just in time.

The most valuable thing for a formation master is the formation diagram. The reason why a grade three spirit gathering formation is so expensive is that the formation diagram is too rare.

"This thing might have been left behind by some Foundation Establishment senior after their passing. It's quite a bargain for our clan!"

Chen Kaixiang laughed loudly, then looked at the two of them.

"You two have done a great service. With this array diagram, the problem of the depleted spiritual fields can be solved. Even ordinary land around us can gradually be transformed into spiritual fields under the nourishment of spiritual energy."

The Bloodfang Boar cubs can be sold for about 300 spirit stones. Based on recent contributions, you two will receive 40%.

The formation diagram is of great importance and should have been rewarded with more, but the clan's finances are tight, so each person will be given an additional forty spirit stones, with other compensation to be made afterward.

You two will each receive one hundred spirit stones. Any objections?

Normally, the family receives 20% of the profits based on contributions, but this changes during this crucial period.

"Grandpa, this array diagram was found by Brother Mo. I only need the spirit stones from the Bloodfang Boar. The other eighty spirit stones are for Brother Mo."

Chen Qingjie suddenly spoke up, and what he said surprised everyone.

Chen Qingmo shook his head:

"Fifth Uncle, we can divide it equally. Qingjie's cultivation level is too low, and he still needs to use spirit stones to purchase resources for cultivation."

It wasn't that he didn't need spirit stones; it was just that his cousin, like him, had lost his father unexpectedly since childhood. The two shared a similar fate and were usually very close.

Although he had an elder grandfather, he still had to fight for the clan's resources himself. However, due to his poor aptitude, he lived a life of poverty.

Chen Qingjie was about to say a few more words when he was stopped.

Chen Kaixiang watched quietly, and after the two had discussed it, he took out a talisman and transmitted his voice to them.

After handing the talismans to the two men, Chen Kaixiang said:

"Let's go to the treasure vault."

After saying that, he began to study the battle formation diagram.

……

Before long, Chen Qingmo and Chen Qingjie arrived in front of a five-story building.

Pushing open the door, one is greeted by a dazzling array of books and cultivation techniques. Although the levels are low, the variety is impressive, with all kinds of attributes available.

An elderly man with white hair was engrossed in reading a book on alchemy while sitting in a rocking chair. He was none other than the Eighth Elder, Chen Kaihe.

"Greetings, Eighth Elder."

The two bowed and greeted each other softly.

Chen Kaihe looked up, stood up, and asked with a smile:

"You two lads, what brings you here today? What kind of cultivation technique do you wish to borrow?"

He knew Chen Qingmo

He greatly admired these two juniors for their diligent practice and extremely frugal lifestyle.

Whenever the two of them came to borrow the cultivation manual, Chen Kaihe would teach them a bit to help them understand it.

Seeing Chen Qingmo hand over the talisman with both hands, Chen Kaihe was somewhat puzzled.

"This is the Fifth Elder's communication talisman. Please have the Eighth Elder verify it."

Chen Kaihe activated his magic incantation, and his eyes widened in surprise after hearing the explanation.

"Good! You two can finally have an easier time. If you use these spirit stones sparingly, they'll be enough for two years of cultivation."

The clan rules stipulate that elders cannot provide resources voluntarily, and those uncles and aunts also have children, so it is impossible for them to take care of Chen Qingmo and his companion in every possible way.

With this spirit stone, those hard times of the past will no longer exist.

Cultivators in the early stages of Qi Refining don't consume many spirit stones; they mostly use them to buy pills that aid in cultivation, and these pills are relatively inexpensive.

However, most independent cultivators save their spirit stones and rely solely on absorbing the spiritual energy of heaven and earth to improve their cultivation. When they need to break through a realm, they use pills to break through the bottleneck in one go.

Clan cultivators often attempt to break through to the next realm in advance by relying on the clan's spirit-gathering array. Only when they are unable to break through will they accumulate spirit stones to buy pills. Chen Qingmo is one of them.

"Eighth Elder, does the clan still have any Spirit Gathering Pills?"

Chen Qingmo asked respectfully, explaining that he wanted to go into seclusion as soon as possible to break through to the fourth level of Qi Refining.

"Oh? You're trying to break through again. Spirit Gathering Pill... I'll go check the accounts."

Chen Kaihe walked to his desk, flipped through the documents for a while, then shook his head and sighed softly:

"Xiao Ru took away the last Spirit Gathering Pill in the clan a month ago."