Training

Hearing this, Han Changming suddenly realized.

Every few years, a large number of low-level monsters would rush to the junction of the Red Algae Sea and the Green Carp Sea to breed and mate, an event known as the Ten Thousand Monsters Pilgrimage.

Usually, finding a group of low-level monsters takes a lot of time and requires sending people to gather intelligence; sometimes, by the time news is received and one arrives at the destination, the monsters have already scattered.

During the Ten Thousand Monsters Pilgrimage, it is very easy to find low-level monsters, making it a prime opportunity to make a fortune.

Whenever this time arrives, various factions organize Monster Hunting Squads to hunt low-level monsters. Besides cultivators, high-level monsters also arrive to hunt the low-level ones. During the Ten Thousand Monsters Pilgrimage several decades ago, a third-level monster once appeared, causing dozens of casualties among cultivators, and it was only after several Golden Core Masters stepped in that it was finally slain.

That time, the Han Clan lost two Foundation Establishment cultivators, suffering heavy losses.

Wealth is sought amidst danger. Even so, every time the Ten Thousand Monsters Pilgrimage occurs, the Han Clan still organizes personnel to hunt low-level monsters, with Foundation Establishment cultivators leading the team each time. Although they are hunting low-level monsters, it is common to encounter second-level monsters or Foundation Establishment cultivators from other factions.

"For this Ten Thousand Monsters Pilgrimage, our clan will organize a Monster Hunting Squad of over thirty people. Changming, you can join, but during this period, the Spirit Talisman Pavilion needs to produce more talismans," Han Debiao added.

Han Changming nodded and asked, "Fifth Uncle, Seventh Aunt, since we are going to hunt monsters, what preparations do I need to make?"

"Since you are coming with us to hunt monsters, go to the Hundred Refinements Pavilion tomorrow to participate in the training. This time is different from before; the number of monsters is huge, so blindly charging in won't work. We need to set up formations, and everyone has specific duties. Experienced clan elders will train you. From the habits and divine abilities of the monsters to each person's specific responsibilities, there will be specialists to teach you. We are a clan, not rogue cultivators; hunting monsters must be done with method to minimize losses as much as possible."

Han Changming suddenly realized. He had thought that following Han Debiao to hunt monsters would be the same as before, simply surrounding and attacking them together.

The Han Clan has a long history and has accumulated rich experience in hunting monsters, far surpassing that of rogue cultivators. Rogue cultivators also form teams to hunt monsters, but few Monster Hunting Squads can afford second-level formation flags, let alone second-level talismans and second-level magic tools.

Han Changming is already at the seventh level of Qi Refining and can drive second-level magic tools, though not for long.

He spent eight hundred spirit stones to purchase a set of magic tools.

The Blazing Flame Blade consists of five blades, each being a high-grade first-level magic tool that can release flames to injure enemies.

This set of Blazing Flame Blade magic tools is a coordinated set; when unleashed simultaneously, their power is far greater than a low-grade second-level magic tool.

Coordinated sets of magic tools are difficult to refine, and the reason Han Changming was able to buy this set was mainly because he is a member of the Han Clan.

Most of the powerful magic tools refined by the Han Clan are kept for their own use, with only a small portion sold externally.

With the Ten Thousand Monsters Pilgrimage, the sales of various cultivation resources have surged. The prices of talismans, pills, and magic tools have all risen. Coordinated sets of magic tools are selling very well; the Hundred Refinements Pavilion has already sold out, with orders for over a dozen more sets, keeping eight artifact refiners working overtime.

After leaving the Hundred Refinements Pavilion, Han Changming strolled along the street.

"Hundred Beasts Atlas, don't miss it! It provides a detailed introduction to the divine abilities and habits of over a hundred types of low-level monsters. Come in and take a look!"

"Thirty-Six Lure Beast Methods, techniques to lure monsters! Come and take a look, it can reduce your losses!"

"Spirit Recovery Pill to quickly restore mana, Toxin Avoidance Pill to neutralize toxins, Crimson Flame Pill to heal injuries caused by ice-type monsters, and many more pills! Come and take a look!"

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The shouting on the street was constant. Every shop put in their best effort, sending shop assistants to stand at the doors and shout loudly to attract customers.

A cup of tea's time later, Han Changming appeared in front of a five-story golden pavilion.

The Thousand Talismans Pavilion is a shop specializing in the sale of talismans. It has been open for a thousand years and is a shop established by the Azure Cloud Sect, selling first and second-level talismans and accepting pre-orders.

Han Changming stepped inside, and the hall was packed with cultivators buying talismans.

"I want a dozen, no, three dozen Chain Fireball Talismans."

"I want a dozen Great Wind Blade Talismans and two dozen Chain Fireball Talismans."

"Customer, here are your three dozen Hundred Ice Talismans."

Han Changming was secretly shocked. During the Ten Thousand Monsters Pilgrimage, talismans really sell well; people are buying them by the dozen.

He did not linger on the first floor for long and headed straight to the third floor.

The space on the third floor was much smaller and quieter.

Behind a long golden counter stood over a dozen attendants in silver robes.

More than a dozen cultivators stood in front of the counter, picking up their goods based on receipts.

Han Changming walked to a section of the counter, took out a receipt, and handed it to a silver-robed attendant.

"Please wait a moment, customer." The silver-robed attendant took the receipt and turned to leave.

Han Changming had pre-ordered five second-level talismans. He had originally bought them for Han Daohe, as Han Daohe had encountered second-level monster birds while escorting goods, but since Han Changming was going out to hunt monsters, he naturally had to take them with him.

"I'm here to pick up my order," a somewhat familiar female voice reached Han Changming's ears.

He turned his head and saw the sisters Ye Xin and Ye Xue.

Ye Xin is at the eighth level of Qi Refining, and Ye Xue is at the sixth level of Qi Refining. They make a living by hunting monsters, living life on the edge, which is much harder than Han Changming's situation.

"Customer, here are the talismans you ordered." The silver-robed attendant handed Han Changming a cyan wooden box.

He opened the box and saw three talismans inside.

One Thunder Cloud Talisman, one Hundred Blades Talisman, one Water Escape Talisman, and two Fire Cloud Talismans.

Han Changming took out fifteen hundred spirit stones, paid the remaining balance, and turned to leave.

Han Changming purchased three hundred dozen high-grade first-level Blank Talisman Paper and a batch of materials for refining Cinnabar. He didn't know when he would return from this monster hunting trip, and with talisman-making materials in hand, Han Changming could replenish his talismans at any time.

Returning to his residence, Han Changming began to refine talismans.

He can now refine ten types of high-grade first-level talismans, covering attack, support, and defense.

The time of one night passed quickly.

Early the next morning, after finishing breakfast, Han Changming headed to the Hundred Refinements Pavilion.

There were twenty people participating in the training, primarily from the "De" and "Chang" generations. Since they were all temporary additions to the Monster Hunting Squad, three experienced clan elders were responsible for their training.

As soon as the training began, the elders required every clansman to truthfully disclose their cultivation technique, mastered skills, cultivation level, and the number of times they had hunted monsters.

Based on this information, they were organized into groups.

Each group consisted of four people, with four Qi Refining cultivators per group; Han Changming, Han Changying, Han Debiao, and Han Delei were assigned to the same team.

Different groups had different divisions of labor: some were specialized in controlling formations, some in luring monsters, some in killing monsters, and some in managing supplies. Within each group, every individual's specific role also differed.

The group Han Changming belonged to was responsible for killing monsters. Han Debiao was in charge of close-quarters combat, Han Delei was responsible for defense, Han Changying controlled the Puppet Beast to attack the monsters, and Han Changming provided assistance from the sidelines. If their firepower proved insufficient, Han Changming had to quickly deploy a large number of offensive talismans to eliminate the monsters.

Everyone held multiple responsibilities and had to be accountable to both their own group and the entire squad.

Taking Han Changming as an example, he not only assisted his clansmen in killing monsters but also had to refine first-tier talismans to replenish their consumption.

The Monster Hunting Squad had a total of thirty-one members. Excluding Han Deling, there were thirty Qi Refining cultivators divided into seven groups: two attack groups, one monster-luring group, two formation-control groups, one logistics group, and one reserve group. Each group had four Qi Refining cultivators and two vice-captains, with Han Deling serving as the captain.

Nowadays, every job requires training before starting, and I believe that disciples from cultivation families or sects who go out to hunt monsters in an organized manner should also undergo training.