Wang Jia Mountain, a wanderer who has been away from home for ten years, has finally returned to his hometown.
Different from the peregrine falcon, as the elder of the Wang family, Wang Rongyuan would not stoop to explore some underground river, for that would be too undignified.
He operated the flying instrument and activated the somewhat unfamiliar method before he even got close to the layer cloud array.
The method activates the array, which transforms, slowly parting the clouds in the sky to create a path.
Looking at the familiar fool mule plains in the valley, Wang Rongyuan's slightly weathered face broke into a smile.
Compared to the terrifying and dangerous Xihai ruled by evil beasts, Wang Jia Mountain could be considered a paradise on earth.
However, the clan leader was not present in the tribe today, but Iron Master Xun, upon seeing his return, flew up to greet him voluntarily.
"Rongyuan, you've worked hard."
Gazing at Wang Rongyuan's empty right arm and noticing that he had regressed two levels in cultivation, Iron Master Xun sighed, for he had known Wang Rongyuan for a long time.
Unlike the formidable and imposing name, Iron Master Xun was actually a scrawny little old man, who was even over one hundred and thirty years old when he reached the Foundation Establishment realm.
He has been at the Foundation Establishment stage for four years and is currently staying in Wang Jia Mountain mainly because, as an outsider who has reached the Foundation Establishment stage, he has too many areas in his cultivation that need to be supplemented.
The clan leader has agreed to the terms, and Wang's family will help him fill in the gaps in his cultivation and introduce him to secret techniques. In return, he will provide more benefits to Wang's family in the future.
Wang Rongyuan didn't pay much attention to Iron Master Xun's gaze. The beasts in the West Sea are not to be trifled with; they are carnivorous and love to feast on the flesh of practitioners.
That big fox monkey only ate half of his shoulder, which was already a stroke of luck for him.
Under the escort of Iron Master Xun, Wang Rongyuan arrived at the entrance of his own courtyard.
"Uncle Xun, is the clan leader not here?"
Iron Master Xun shook his head and said.
"You also know about the events of Miao Feng Mountain and the Valley God Sect, Wang's family's business in Qingxiang Fang needs the clan leader to handle affairs on the spot," said Iron Master Xun.
After receiving news from Zhou Yinxin, Yulou sent a message to the clan leader. However, the clan leader and Iron Master Xun made their intentions quite clear.
"However, you need not worry about these matters. After the completion of the task in the West Sea, take some time to rest and recover at home for a few years. Make up for the lost cultivation."
Wang Rongyuan had his shoulder half-eaten by a fierce beast equivalent to the Foundation Establishment realm, which also resulted in the loss of his right arm. His cultivation dropped from peak of refining qi at the tenth level directly to the seventh level of refining qi.
Now, with a cultivation level of eight, this is the result of his two years of recuperation in the West Sea.
After all, even the law edict from the Daoist Alliance is not ruthless enough to force a practitioner to carry their injuries to die.
As the cultivator representing Wang's Family to receive the law edict, after Wang Rongyuan was injured, the Daoist Alliance could not coerce Wang's Family into immediately sending a new Qi Refining cultivator to replace him.
Thus, he spent two years recuperating at the Daoist Alliance's base in the West Sea, obtaining all the rewards for his ten-year hunt for demons, before returning home.
"It's fine. I've exchanged Yin-Yang Life Essence Drink at the Daoist Alliance's War Merit Hall. My cultivation and injuries will recover gradually."
It seems that the letter from Rongwen mentioned that Yulou has made quite a stir in Qingxiangfang?"
Yin-Yang Life Essence Drink?
Iron Master Xun's heart stirred. This thing is not cheap. Its price is comparable to that of a Foundation Establishment Pill, and it's even a more expensive Foundation Establishment Pill after the price was increased.
Corresponding to its high price, the effect is naturally strong. For Qi Refining cultivators, regrowing a severed limb does not harm their foundational cultivation base.
It seems that Wang Rongyuan's future will also be arranged by Wang's Family to reach the Foundation Establishment realm.
With this in mind, Iron Master Xun's attitude improved even more. He smiled and introduced.
"Not just lively and colorful, the Baobao Pavilion doesn't have anything special; it's just that the things are more expensive but sellable."
Yulou also set up a shop called Dahua Fang, which specializes in matching other cultivators who come to buy and sell contracts. They don't sell actual items there every day, but instead arrange deals between cultivators.
In addition, he presided over the cooperation between our Wang Family and Yang Family, and operated the horse racing track.
Over these years, this child has given us the family many surprises."
While Iron Master Xun was praising Wang Yulou, Wang Rongyuan's brow furrowed.
At present, Yulou's main task is to focus on cultivating rather than running the shop.
Wang Rongyuan has not yet realized that Wang's family is now in a critical period of transformation, during which there are both positive aspects and immense risks.
Specifically, what Wang Yulou is doing now has actually been approved by the clan leader.
"Surprise...... Alright, I plan to set up a banquet at my estate tonight. Uncle Xun, you must come. It's been years since we last saw each other, and we'll have a good drink together."
"This time, when I came back from the West Sea, besides this injury, I also brought a few pots of good wine."
"Alright, call me Iron Elder Brother as before."
However, Rongwen was not at home, Rongjiang was in seclusion, so it was the return of Xian Zhou Shu.”
Iron Master Xun was very modest. Having reached the Foundation Establishment stage, he still addressed the Qi Refining peak cultivator, Wang Xianzhou, as Uncle Xianzhou.
......
In the evening, Wang Rongyuan's mansion was aglow with lights. Seated among the banquet table, he was chatting with his brothers and sisters, elders and juniors in the family about his experiences in the West Sea.
"...... The biggest fox monster is the most cunning, it pretends to be a white fox, and hides among small fox cultivators with similar cultivation level. When we approached, it suddenly attacked."
The cultivator beside me was a Daoist friend from Dashantai Mountain. He hadn't even had time to react when he was swallowed whole, while I lost half my shoulder, my arm, and even just the skin bitten off by the giant fox's mouth.
At that time, it was my impatience that led me to prematurely activate the escape talisman. Its teeth were biting into half of my body, and I wanted to leave but couldn't.
There was no other choice, I had to break my shoulder with spiritual energy and escape from the giant fox monster's mouth."
Everyone at the table was somewhat silent as Wang Rongyuan spoke.
Being bitten by the fangs of a great beast, wanting to escape, but had to break his own shoulder in order to do so.
"What level of the giant fox monster is it, or what are its unique features? Rongyuan, please explain in detail."
"In the future, when the descendants of Wang's family go to the West Sea, they might have a chance to avenge you."
Wang Xianzhou put down his cup and asked solemnly.
He has no chance now. Over these years, Wang Xianzhou's enemies have actually been numerous.
In the West Sea, he will die for sure.
He can only spend his days under the red lantern, barely bullying some Qi Refining cultivators.
"There's no need for that. Come, let's drink. This is the moon dew fine wine sent to me by a female immortal from the Yuehua Sect, which you can't buy under the red lantern."
Wang Rongyuan was surprisingly magnanimous, showing no desire for revenge and instead urging everyone to drink.
To whom should he avenge?
It's the Daoist Alliance's law edict that's pressuring Wang's family to send people to hunt demons in the West Sea.
As for the consequences, the Daoist Alliance doesn't care, and Wang's family has no power to resist the rules.
On the other hand, Wang's family could have hired people to receive the law edict on behalf of the family, but they sent Wang Rongyuan directly.
Many things are difficult to delve into, at least the arrangements within the clan are sound.
Without having gone through trials and tribulations, what qualifies Wang Rongyuan to be the recipient of preferential treatment from the clan's resources?
Based on his high talent?
Impossible. If talent determines everything, then those with lower talent can arrogantly lie flat on their backs, and the foundation of Wang's family would also perish.
Zhou Yinxin considers herself a flower in a greenhouse, while Wang Yulou is a robust, full-of-life wild grass growing, her view has a certain beauty of the fable "Why not eat meat and rice?"
In Wang's evaluation system, Wang Yulou can at best prove his talent in business, and corresponding cultivation is still lacking. He needs to be polished more in the future.
"Rongyuan, speak in detail about the female immortal from Yuehua Sect. Hehehehe." Iron Master Xun laughed and joked.
As the banquet ended and everyone dispersed, the last one left was Wang Xianzhou, who touched Wang Rongyuan's fierce wound and his eyes were filled with worry.
This Wang Family talent, who is on the verge of life, is full of concern for his descendants.
"Is the Yin-Yang Life Essence Drink sufficient? If not, I'll think of another way to help you."
Wang Xianzhou's Foundation of the Dao is irreparably damaged after losing half his body. Even with the best elixirs, he cannot save his damaged half-body. Being able to maintain his cultivation at the peak of Qi Refining is already a miracle.
Wang Rongyuan's situation is more special. He lost half his shoulder, and he is in a state where he is neither here nor there, and the future is uncertain.
"Uncle Xianzhou, don't worry. The Foundation Establishment elders from the Daoist Alliance have checked, even if it does affect the Foundation Establishment stage, the impact won't be too severe."
Wang Rongyuan said calmly.
The family needs talents who can bear responsibility to become pillars, so they are sent out, constantly practicing and maturing.
Risks are inevitable. Wang Xianmeng and Wang Rongyuan are both aware of this.
So, he can accept this outcome. After all, he is still alive, isn't he?
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Take the time back a few hours.
At noon, in the Baobao Pavilion, Yulou stood behind the counter, holding a book titled "The Thirty-Six Strategies of Combat for Independent Cultivators," and was reading it very intently.
"Go, call the owner of your shop!"
A Qi Refining peak cultivator with a bristling beard and a sharp iron-clad shield on his chest knocked on the stone surface of the shop counter, commanding Yulou.
Yulou naturally wouldn't argue with customers, so he put down the book and replied with a smile.
"Friend, I am the owner of Baobao Pavilion, Wang Yulou of the Wang Family of Anbei. What is your surname?"
The bearded and spiked warrior-cultivator looked suspiciously at Yulou, hesitated for a moment, and then spoke.
"My name is Luo, you can call me Luo Laosan. I heard that Baobao Pavilion sells foundation establishment-assisting elixirs?"
Big fish!
Yulou put the book into his storage bag and led the big fish upstairs to the second floor.
After they sat down, a servant brought them spiritual tea.
"Luo Friend, try it. Although it's not Gu's spiritual tea, it's also a carefully cultivated tea by the Wang Family. It's almost ready for tasting."
"Let's not drink tea, just introduce the foundation establishment-assisting elixirs." Luo Laosan spoke impatiently.
Yulou smiled slightly and began to introduce.
"Baobao Pavilion provides three related services for cultivation-seeking friends like you."
The first service is the introduction of foundation establishment-assisting elixirs, which costs 300 spirit stones and provides information comparable to that available to disciples in the Red Lantern Illumination.
The second service is the customization of foundation establishment-assisting elixirs. We can concoct more than a dozen different types of foundation establishment-assisting elixirs. The cost is high, but the quality is guaranteed.
The third service is the whole process of guiding foundation establishment. If you are an independent cultivator, buying related pillows and herbs for foundation establishment on your own may easily be deceived and taken advantage of if you're not careful.
If you choose full process guidance, my Wang Family can teach you all the information related to foundation establishment, provide corresponding customized elixir refining services, and finally, allow you to review the foundation establishment insights of all our ancestors in the Wang family.
Of course, if you haven't found a suitable place for foundation establishment, the Wang Family can also arrange for you to stay in related hermit caves."
"How does the full process guidance charge?" Luo Laosan asked eagerly.
"The price is quite reasonable, starting from 3000 spirit stones. Customized elixir refining and contacting caves each require an additional 3000 spirit stones. It's up to you, of course."
It's expensive, but that's how Baobao Pavilion has always been. We dare to charge a high price because we naturally provide the best service."
Yulou picked up his teacup and answered in a gentle voice.
In the face of Wang's clever money-making techniques, Luo Laosan, who was originally confident, ran away in shame.
He had been stirring up trouble at the front lines of the two sects for many years, thinking that his accumulated wealth was enough to support his lavish spending.
However, in front of the super-reaping machine launched by Wang Yulou, he is far from enough.
Yulou, who failed in his sales, returned to the counter and picked up the book "The Thirty-Six Strategies of Combat for Independent Cultivators" again, continuing to read.
The book sounds untrustworthy, but the content is still interesting.
Gold-alloy swords, lime control... Independent cultivators have to be smart in order to survive.
"Big Brother, Big Brother!"
Wang Yulan called out to Yulou's name as he ran in from outside.
"What are you shouting for? Just say what you need to say!"
Yulou didn't even look up, directly sending telepathic messages to his younger brother.
The customers inside Baobao Pavilion and the staff had turned their attention to Yulan. Yulan nodded awkwardly, trying to appear calm, and replied through telepathy.
"Ku Jiyuan, Ku Jinyan, successful foundation establishment!"
Yulou's pupils slightly contracted while reading the book.
The brute with the surname Gao is finally about to crash!
