Chen Shuangbai unfolded the letter, and saw that the handwriting was free and unrestrained, exuding a spirited and vigorous air:
"To Master True Person Xuhong:"
Upon hearing that my elder brother had achieved the highest level of alchemy, I clapped my hands and laughed heartily in the Jade Wave Immortal Market, drinking three large jars of wine until I was drunk and passed out for three days, making myself a laughingstock. Yet, the joy in my heart was beyond words.
From the moment you began your foundation -Foundation Establishment, I knew you were destined for greatness. Now that you have achieved the highest level of cultivation and attained the rank of True Person, I am even more certain that you are on track to reach the Nascent Soul stage and the Spirit Transformation stage. If you ever reach this level, I can boast to others that the True Person Xuhong was already a close friend of mine before he rose to prominence.
This is just a small gift, nothing more, but I hope you will accept it with a smile.
Furthermore, the Jade Wave Immortal Market has become even more prosperous in recent years than before, attracting merchants from all directions and bringing forth a constant stream of rare and precious treasures. If you have some free time, brother, you might as well come and visit the Fairy City. I will certainly treat you well and show you the scenery of the sea.
Words may be few, but feelings are deep; more will follow.
My younger brother Gao Hao.
obeisance.
After reading the letter, Chen Shuangbai couldn't help but smile.
Regardless of whether this handwritten letter contained any flattery, the fact that Gao Hao acknowledged him as his brother made Chen Shuangbai think that this person was quite remarkable.
The bonds between people are always mixed with other factors, more or less.
Just as Gao Hao initially became acquainted with Chen Shuangbai, he was attracted by Chen Shuangbai's potential and the Chen Shuangbai Jade Spring Sect behind her, which is why he provided her with so much financial assistance.
But as long as you have a sincere heart, that makes someone a friend.
Chen Shuangbai asked the steward to take a letter back for him as well, adding, "Tell him that once my cultivation is stable, I will definitely visit Jade Wave Immortal Market if I have the time."
"I will certainly relay True Person words back to me without missing a single one."
Chen Shuangbai watched as the other person left Jade Screen Peak.
Chen Shuangbai looked at the pile of various rare treasures before him, which resembled a small mountain. They shone with Treasure Light and were even more dazzling under the sunlight, making his two disciples' eyes hurt a little.
The Changming Jade Essence Toad, stared intently at these things, its eyes practically turning into copper coins, drool practically dripping from its mouth.
But he could only look, because these were all Chen Shuangbai's belongings.
Chen Shuangbai found it amusing, so he casually took some out and gave it to Changming, saying, "Consider this compensation for your hard work over the years. From now on, I'll set an annual salary for you and give you some every year, so you won't get greedy."
Changming opened his mouth, and the treasures were swallowed. He then returned to the size of a palm, and no one knew how big his belly really was.
He chuckled.
"Since you are so generous, my lord, then I, the little toad, will not stand on ceremony."
Chen Shuangbai glanced at the other four.
Feiguang Guang looked over expectantly, while Gray Ball looked completely bewildered, knowing nothing, but simply joined in because he found it interesting. There were also two disciples, one with golden eyes and the other with silver eyes, sitting on the veranda, staring at their master without making a fuss.
Chen Shuangbai smiled, first sending the pile of treasures into the mountain's treasure vault, and then picking out some more treasures, intending to refine one Spirit Artifact and three Law Artifact to give to the three little ones.
Feiguang's true form is Snow-Plumed Eagle, the king of the snow mountain sky. It has a fast flight speed and strong combat ability. It already has a Aura-Concealing Feather Robe on its body. Chen Shuangbai took out a fist-sized piece of Azure Sky Black Jade, and a strand of Heavenly Net Silk Golden Silk Spirit Silkworm. With a few auxiliary materials, he planned to refine a Spirit Artifact suitable for Feiguang's innate attribute.
However, his weapon-refining skills were actually not very high. The weapons he refined, whether Law Artifact or Spirit Artifact, were quite crude and differed greatly from what he had envisioned.
Chen Shuangbai then sent Feiguang back to the sect to borrow several books on basic weapon crafting theory. After carefully reading through them, he finally started to look somewhat decent.
Even so, it is still quite rough.
After learning about this, Fu Qianlan gave him a suggestion, saying, "If we're talking about the highest level of weapon crafting in the sect, then the Artifact Forging Hall is the place to be."
"The headquarters of the Artifact Forging Hall and the Hundred Crafts Hall are not actually within the sect, but in the Great Thunder Mountain Branch in Wind Province. You are Dao Child, so if you have some free time, why not go and take a look? You can also show your face to the disciples of the Great Thunder Mountain Branch."
Chen Shuangbai thought it made a lot of sense.
After all, what you learn from books is never enough; you must put it into practice to truly understand.
Only by experiencing and understanding it firsthand can one truly improve their weapon crafting skills.
Moreover, as a Dao Child, he should indeed visit various residences so that the disciples stationed there can recognize his face, lest they not recognize him in the future and make a fool of themselves.
After all, from the moment he was bestowed the title of Dao Child, Chen Shuangbai was destined to be never idle.
This is to establish prestige, so that if he were to become the sect leader in the future, he wouldn't make a fool of himself.
After instructing Changming and Gray Ball to keep a close watch on the Jade Screen Peak villa, Chen Shuangbai, along with Feiguang and her two obedient disciples, took off in a flash.
Feiguang transformed into the true form of the magnificent Snow-Plumed Eagle, sometimes soaring into the sky, sometimes disappearing into the clouds, causing the two children to exclaim in surprise.
As they grew older, and with the help of reading, their minds and reasoned understanding deepened, and the two children began to mature.
Having cultivated their inner peace for many years, their emotions are not easily broken.
It's a good time to let them go out and travel, broaden their horizons, and lay the foundation for their future path of cultivation.
Wind Province Great Thunder Mountain.
This place was originally an active volcano, with abundant seismic fire, towering peaks, and direct thunderclouds. That is why it was chosen by the Jade Spring Sect to build the Great Thunder Mountain Branch.
The master of this separate residence is also the head of the Artifact Forging Hall. His name is Shi Zhang, Foundation Establishment Perfection cultivator who has reached the peak. After the Jade Spring Sect Jing Kingdom, he planned to break through to the Golden Core. However, the Dao Child True Person Chen Shuangbai came, so he postponed the opportunity and came to welcome him in person.
Chen Shuangbai activated his escape technique and landed in front of the gate of the Great Thunder Mountain Branch.
Outside the mountain gate stood a tall, bearded, red-browed Daoist priest with an astonishingly fiery aura. Upon seeing Chen Shuangbai arrive, he hurriedly stepped forward to greet him, respectfully addressing Dao Child as, "Welcome, Daoist Great Thunder Mountain Branch of Wind Province."
During the Golden Core Ceremony, Chen Shuangbai met most of the heads of various prefectures and lineages, so he naturally recognized them.
He stepped forward and said with a smile, " Senior Martial Uncle Shi Shuangbai, you are too kind. Shuangbai's visit is not for official business, but merely to study the methods of weapon forging. There is no need for you to treat me with such formality, Senior Uncle."
Shi Zhang had heard of Chen Shuangbai's reputation years ago, and had also witnessed the appearance and demeanor of this overly young Dao Child at the Golden Core Elixir Ceremony, so he naturally knew that there was no falsehood in what he said.
The two chatted and laughed as they entered the Great Thunder Mountain Branch.
Inside the main hall, the two exchanged pleasantries for a while, and Chen Shuangbai explained the purpose of her visit.
" Senior Martial Uncle Shi, Shuangbai wishes to stay at the Great Thunder Mountain Branch for a while to observe and learn the art of weapon crafting, and also to craft a few suitable Spirit Artifact for her spirit beasts."
"I'm afraid I'll be troubling you for a while."
Shi Zhang laughed heartily and replied, " Dao Child stay as long as you wish, and see whatever you wish to see. I will certainly grant your request."