Clan Cultivation: My Intelligence Updated Daily

Chapter 154 Setting off, Reuniting with Old Friends

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The main hall of Qingya Mountain.

Zhang Lingyu sat upright in the superior position, holding a Taoist book in his hands and studying it carefully.

He had just returned to his clan a few days ago. Due to the rugged terrain of Panshi Mountain, it took Zhang Xingyuan and others a full month to set up the great formation.

Now that enough people have been selected from the clan to mine the spirit stone, and with Zhang Xingyao in charge of looking after it, he doesn't need to worry about anything anymore.

Nearly two hours later, a group of people entered through the palace gates, bowed, and said:

"Clan leader, news has come from Tianliu City that your two friends have returned from their travels and the shop has reopened."

"Okay, I understand."

Zhang Lingyu was overjoyed. The couple had finally returned; it had been almost three years since then.

"There's nothing major happening in the clan right now, so why don't we go to Tianliu City to repair the puppets, and then detour to Yanxingfang?"

The two Foundation Establishment puppets were of great use to him, and they were also left to him, the "closed-door disciple" by Tianji Sanren. It was only right and proper that he repaired them.

Furthermore, perhaps Lin Qing and his wife can research something more from the puppets, and obtain a few more puppets later.

"Go and tell my great-uncle and second great-uncle first."

After saying this, Zhang Lingyu first sent a message to the two elders, and then walked towards the side hall.

Zhang Yuanhua was at Qingya Mountain. He had received the message and rushed to the side hall where Zhang Yuanlin was. He had just returned from finishing his work at the spirit stone mine a few days ago and had been staying in his cave to refine pills.

Since he is already a fourth-level alchemist, he is quite adept at refining pills for Foundation Establishment cultivators. Now, on the one hand, he refines pills for the daily cultivation of several Foundation Establishment cultivators in the family, and on the other hand, he transports the pills he refines to the family's shops in Yanxing Market for sale.

As soon as the old man entered the main hall, he saw the two chatting and laughing, seemingly without any urgent matter. So he asked, "Lingyu, Yuanlin, is there something important?"

"My brother has arrived. It's like this..."

Zhang Yuanlin picked up the conversation and said with a smile, "Brother, do you still remember the couple who were both spirit puppeteers that Lingyu mentioned before?"

"According to reports from our clansmen in Tianliu City, they have returned. Wasn't Lingyu's puppet damaged?"

"That's good. I'm planning to go to Tianliu City and visit Uncle Xingfu and the others at Yanxing Market."

Zhang Lingyu continued, "There is another purpose to this trip, which is to see if we can get Lin Qing and his wife to take in a few of their clansmen and teach them the art of puppetry."

If possible, he would prefer to hire the two as guest advisors.

"Alright, anyway, nothing major has happened in the clan recently. If Lingyu is going to Yanxingfang, she can take this batch of pills with her and give them to the shop." Zhang Yuanhua did not refuse after hearing this. The clan's puppetry skills were indeed going to grow stronger.

"By the way, Lingyu, when you go, keep an eye out for Foundation Establishment Pills or Foundation Establishment Spiritual Items. If the price is right, buy them first, and we'll reimburse you for the cost when you get back to the clan."

"Alright, I understand."

Zhang Lingyu nodded and accepted the storage bag handed over by the old man. The three of them then discussed some clan matters and returned to their courtyard nearly an hour later.

He didn't need to bring anything; he mainly just wanted to give his apprentice a couple of pieces of advice.

"Menghan, your master will be away for a while, at least ten days or a month. If you get bored during this time, just go find your sister Yuanyao."

"Understood, Master."

Wang Menghan was very obedient and nodded, then tentatively asked, "Master, could you perhaps let me study the Azure Lotus Sword Manual that you obtained some time ago?"

The girl seemed to have a special fondness for swordsmanship and was quite talented at it. She couldn't forget the power of the "Azure Lotus Sword Manual" after witnessing it last time, but unfortunately, she was too shy to ask.

"this..."

Zhang Lingyu was somewhat troubled. He had witnessed Wang Menghan's talent in swordsmanship, but the power of this technique was immense, and even he himself was not fully confident in it, let alone a mere Qi Refining cultivator.

He shook his head and said, "Meng Han, it's not the right time yet. Let's talk about it when you reach the late stage of Qi Refining."

The girl was somewhat disappointed after hearing this. She knew that her master was afraid that she would secretly test the power, but she did not press the matter further and could only nod and give up.

However, Zhang Lingyu handed her another jade slip, which she examined closely and found to be a soul cultivation technique.

The Spiritual Profound Nourishing Soul Scripture!

"This was obtained by your master from an ancient cultivation cave. Try cultivating it first, and only after you have achieved a minor level of mastery can you cultivate the 'Azure Lotus Sword Manual'."

"Thank you, Master!"

A look of joy appeared on Wang Menghan's face. She bowed repeatedly before taking her spirit pet back to her cave to study.

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Tianliu City.

Outside the city, Zhang Lingyu looked at the city that had stood for thousands of years without falling, his eyes filled with nostalgia.

The damage to the city walls caused by the beast tide a few years ago has long been repaired by the Six Sects, but if you look closely, you can still find bloodstains inside the city walls.

The streets were bustling with activity. Rogue cultivators and disciples from various clans and sects from all over the Zhao Kingdom chatted and laughed in the shops and stalls, buying all kinds of magical artifacts and elixirs.

The boy did not rush to the inner city immediately, but instead went to check on his old place of residence.

Before long, the old scene came into view. This place was still a gathering place for independent cultivators, but the people had changed several times and were no longer recognized.

However, one person still lives here.

Gu Dahai.

Upon seeing the familiar figure before him, the rogue cultivator was slightly surprised, then exclaimed with delight, "Could it be Fellow Daoist Zhang in person?"

"Exactly."

Zhang Lingyu returned the greeting and said with a smile, "Fellow Daoist Gu, I didn't expect that your cultivation has improved so much in just a few years."

"You're only at the peak of Qi Refining, while you've already reached Foundation Establishment. It seems I should start addressing you as 'senior'."

Gu Dahai continued:

"Didn't Fellow Daoist Zhang go back to his family? Why is he back again? Is it because he can't get used to staying at home?"

"No, I just came to buy some things and visit some old friends."

The boy responded, and then the two talked for a long time. Over the years, Gu Dahai had continued to cultivate spirit beasts for the cultivators in the inner city, and his life was quite comfortable, otherwise he would not have such cultivation.

"By the way, Fellow Daoist Gu, would you be willing to become a guest retainer in my household?"

The Zhang family currently only has Zhang Xingyu as an outstanding spirit beast master, which is quite overwhelming. If Gu Dahai were added, things would be much easier.

"this..."

Gu Dahai was somewhat troubled. Zhang Lingyu's offer was quite good, but he had signed an agreement with the cultivators in the inner city, and it would probably be several years before he could leave. He could only politely decline.

"Fellow Daoist Zhang, I'm afraid I can't leave here. I'm sorry to disappoint you."

Zhang Lingyu understood the reason and didn't press the matter further. Gu Dahai, however, felt embarrassed and took out several jade slips from his storage bag, solemnly handing them to him.

"Zhang Lingyu, these are some of my insights from years of raising spirit beasts. If you don't mind, please let me take them."

"Thank you very much, fellow Daoist!"

Zhang Lingyu was somewhat delighted. Gu Dahai, who could cultivate spirit beasts for the cultivators in the inner city, was indeed a man of real strength. After obtaining the jade slip, he examined it and found that Gu Dahai had indeed shown off his skills without holding back.

He was about to take something out of his storage bag to express his gratitude, but unexpectedly, the other party refused.

"Fellow Daoist Zhang, we've been friends for several years, and you've helped me a lot during those years. Now that I finally have the chance to help you this once, how can I let you go to so much trouble again?"

"If you truly consider me a friend, I would be content if you could visit me in Tianliu City every time."

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