Chapter 2738: Inheritance Someone

They exchanged cultivation methods with other Void Refinement cultivators and traded cultivation resources. They acquired seven types of Dharma Idol materials, including a box of Heavenly Sound Sand and a piece of Silver Adamantine Crystal.

In bartering, it is impossible to always find exactly what one needs. If there were cultivation resources that family members needed to collect, they could help acquire them and bring them back to the clan, fostering mutual assistance.

"It's been quite some time since we left; it's time to return. Undergoing the Great Heavenly Tribulation within the clan is safer," Wang Mengbin suggested. He had originally hoped to use this opportunity to gather special lightning power, but didn't succeed. This wasn't surprising; opportunities don't always arise just from traveling. It was already good enough to have exchanged for the Dharma Idol materials they needed.

Within a millennium, Wang Mengbin would face his second Great Heavenly Tribulation. Undergoing it outside was quite dangerous, so for caution's sake, returning to the clan was preferable. Bai Yuqi was only in the early Void Refinement stage; if Wang Mengbin's tribulation attracted other Void Refinement cultivators, she might not be able to handle them.

Bai Yuqi nodded and said, "I was just thinking the same. We've been out for so long; I wonder how the family is doing. Perhaps our Ancestor has already advanced to the Integration Stage." She was referring to Wang Ruyan, currently the only one in the clan capable of reaching the Integration Stage.

Wang Mengbin was about to speak when he took out a shimmering silver communication plate from his robe. He cast a spell into it, and a pleasant female voice chimed, "Fellow Daoist Wang, are you available now? A fellow Daoist wishes to meet you."

"Wishes to meet us? Where is he now?" Wang Mengbin inquired. "We are right at the entrance of your residence," the woman's voice replied through the communication plate.

Bai Yuqi rose and walked to the courtyard gate. Opening it, she saw a slender woman in a golden dress and a short, stout old man in a red robe standing at the entrance. The red-robed old man had a round face, large eyes, a bulky build, and an aura slightly stronger than Bai Yuqi's.

"This is Fellow Daoist Jiang. Fellow Daoist Jiang is a rogue cultivator, and he has something he wishes to discuss with you in detail. I won't disturb you further." The woman in the golden dress introduced him, then departed.

"I am Jiang Feng. It's a pleasure to meet you, Madam Wang." The red-robed old man clasped his hands respectfully and spoke politely. "Fellow Daoist Jiang, you are too kind. Please, come in." Bai Yuqi invited Jiang Feng inside and closed the door.

"Fellow Daoist Wang, I possess a 20,000-year-old Heavenly Illusion Golden Lotus. Might you be interested?" Jiang Feng went straight to the point, producing an exquisite golden jade box.

"Heavenly Illusion Golden Lotus?" Wang Mengbin's heart stirred, but his expression remained calm, showing no unusual reaction. He took the golden jade box and opened the lid. A pale golden lotus appeared before him. The golden lotus had two lotus leaves, with the bud still closed, and some mysterious patterns on the surface of its leaves.

There are many types of lotuses in the cultivation world, and the Heavenly Illusion Golden Lotus is a particularly precious one. It grows one petal every ten thousand years, and cultivators who practice illusion techniques find their cultivation speed significantly boosted by consuming it. The Heavenly Illusion Golden Lotus requires a very specific environment, making artificial cultivation highly difficult. It is typically found in forbidden areas, secret realms, or spiritual cultivation grounds.

"Fellow Daoist Jiang, name your price!" Wang Mengbin said gravely. He had collected some spiritual herbs over the years, but none could compare to the rarity or age of this Heavenly Illusion Golden Lotus.

"I wish to acquire a Heavenly Thunder Transformation Talisman!" Jiang Feng's expression was solemn. The Heavenly Thunder Transformation Talisman was a unique spiritual talisman of the Wang family. Similar items existed in the Zhenhai Palace, Xuanqing Sect, and Nine Flames Gate, but the established powers like the Xuanqing Sect had very high entry barriers, preventing ordinary rogue cultivators from even approaching. The Wang family had risen in prominence relatively recently and had shallower foundations, so this 20,000-year-old Heavenly Illusion Golden Lotus should certainly attract their attention.

"A Heavenly Thunder Transformation Talisman! Fellow Daoist Jiang, are you jesting? A mere 20,000-year-old spiritual herb's value is nowhere near that of a Heavenly Thunder Transformation Talisman." Wang Mengbin frowned. Over the years, several Void Refinement cultivators had tried to trade for the Heavenly Thunder Transformation Talisman with him, but none had succeeded.

"I understand that, of course. I plan to use other items to exchange for the Heavenly Thunder Transformation Talisman; this Heavenly Illusion Golden Lotus is merely a stepping stone." Jiang Feng stared intently at Wang Mengbin, a hint of expectation in his eyes.

"Other items? What do you mean?" Wang Mengbin asked curiously.

"I'd like to speak with someone in your family who can make decisions. How about that?" Jiang Feng said sincerely. He didn't know any high-ranking cultivators of the Wang family, and rashly showing up would make it difficult to meet the family head. This was understandable; if Wang Mingshan had to personally greet every Void Refinement cultivator who came to their door, it would be quite undignified.

"We are about to return to Green Lotus Island. How about you accompany us?" Wang Mengbin suggested.

Jiang Feng agreed without hesitation; this was precisely his objective. He wasn't afraid of Wang Mengbin killing him for his treasure; since he dared to seek out Wang Mengbin, he naturally came prepared.

Wang Mengbin nodded in agreement and returned the golden jade box to Jiang Feng. Jiang Feng put away the golden jade box and departed with Wang Mengbin and Bai Yuqi.

Green Lotus Island, Green Lotus Peak.

In a secluded chamber, Wang Ruyan was teaching Wang Yibing how to refine the Heavenly Thunder Transformation Talisman.

Wang Yibing was the Wang family's second Sixth-tier Talisman Master. Before her, no other talisman master had been able to advance to the Void Refinement stage. Talisman crafting was easy to begin but difficult to master. Wang Ruyan herself wasn't proficient; she only knew how to refine a few Sixth-tier talismans, having learned purely through personal exploration. While there were talisman crafting manuals, the knowledge within them was static. Having a mentor allowed for faster progress. Merely collecting the necessary materials took a significant amount of time, and Wang Ruyan's own refinement process also required time. Descendants, standing on the shoulders of their predecessors, naturally progressed more quickly.

Wang Yibing possessed a talent for talisman crafting. She had studied the art of talismans with clan elders since childhood. After Wang Ruyan returned from the Azure Glazed Sea, she also personally tutored Wang Yibing for a period.

Wang Ruyan remained silent, standing quietly to the side. Wang Yibing held her breath, concentrating. In her hand was a pale golden talisman brush, and before her lay a piece of silver beast hide. One by one, mysterious runes appeared on the hide. After about the time it takes to brew a cup of tea, the final rune was placed. The silver beast hide burst forth with dazzling silver light. With a flash, all the runes seemed to come alive, twisting and shifting continuously.

"I finally succeeded, Ancestor! I did it!" Wang Yibing exclaimed excitedly. She had entered the Void Refinement stage over a hundred years ago and had spent decades in secluded cultivation. Then, she began learning to refine the Heavenly Thunder Transformation Talisman. She failed once, but succeeded on her second attempt.

"Excellent, much more impressive than I was," Wang Ruyan praised. With Wang Yibing capable of refining the Heavenly Thunder Transformation Talisman, a significant burden was lifted from her.

"If it weren't for Ancestor and the clan elders' diligent guidance, this descendant would not be where I am today," Wang Yibing replied modestly. Even with her high talent, it would have been very difficult to refine a Sixth-tier talisman through self-study alone.

Wang Ruyan's face showed approval; it was indeed good that Wang Yibing understood this.

"Continue to work hard. I hope the family will have even more Sixth-tier talisman masters in the future." Wang Ruyan encouraged her. The Wang family currently had three Sixth-tier artifact refiners, one Sixth-tier formation master, two Sixth-tier alchemists, and now two Sixth-tier talisman masters.