Speaking in the end, the Feng Ling Mountain God still held a grudge in his heart.
Zhang Jian was somewhat speechless, but since it was brought up, he was not polite.
Indeed, he needed these Celestial Golds for refining them into his Lifebound Dharma Artifact.
As for taking Heaven and Earth Spiritual Materials from the Feng Ling Mountain God, he could compensate through other means in the future.
He believed there would be an opportunity.
For instance, once the Zhang Family gradually controlled Fengyang County, they could help the Feng Ling Mountain God establish more Mountain God Temples, increasing its incense offerings.
These are what many deities desire but find difficult to obtain.
Zhang Jian understood that the gratitude for saving one's life would quickly run out if it only turned into endless demands without reciprocation, only mutual exchange could last long.
Although he was currently receiving help from the Feng Ling Mountain God, there would be future compensation.
He believed the Feng Ling Mountain God was well aware of this, hence his strong support.
Zhang Jian took a stroll in the Mountain God's Treasure Vault, but upon leaving, did not take the spiritual materials directly. Instead, he agreed on a time with the Feng Ling Mountain God to withdraw these materials only after comprehending the entire refining technique.
The spiritual materials were placed deep within the Mountain God's Mansion, making them safer.
In Phoenix Nest Mountain, Phoenix Spirit manifested her graceful figure, gazing upon the departing Zhang Jian's back, her expression carried a faint smile.
Just as Zhang Jian hoped, Phoenix Spirit intended to repay him not only out of gratitude, but she also greatly anticipated Zhang Jian's upcoming path, hence her generous actions.
This was the Angel Wheel.
Moreover, every encounter with Zhang Jian gave her a sense of ease, as if there was an invisible nature radiating from Zhang Jian's body, making myriad thoughts naturally pour out.
A few spiritual materials were merely a trivial matter to her!
After a pleasant conversation, Phoenix Spirit felt much lighter, a smile appeared on her face, renewing her spirit.
The Shuangfeng Mountain Range was vast and boundless, and she intended to seize the opportunity to revisit major Mountain God's ghost markets, purchasing and planting some spirit seeds.
...
The turmoil within and around Fengyang County continued.
It did not end with the Yu Family's downfall.
The Qi and Zhang families did not completely carve up the cake left by the vacant positions.
Eating alone cannot last forever.
In fact, neither family intended to eat alone.
"Unfortunately, the foundation my Zhang Family has in the Commandery City is still inadequate, unable to fully enjoy many benefits, only capable of yielding them!"
Within the Zhang Family Mansion, Zhang Yi expressed regret.
"It's already quite good, the positions are only temporarily under Qi Family's and the court's control, with father's ability and tactics, within a few years, we can retrieve all these and completely dominate Fengyang County and beyond!"
Zhang Jian smiled, expressing great confidence in Zhang Yi.
Zhang Yi shook his head and said, "Ah Yu, the core of our Zhang Family still lies on you. If the Qi Family wasn't considering your face, they wouldn't be so courteous, nor would they show good grace to me as your father!"
Zhang Yi understood thoroughly.
"Ah Yu, we received news that the Imperial Envoy sent by the court for investigation is already on the way, what are your thoughts?"
Zhang Jian responded with a smile, "Father is best at handling such crises, child will follow all father's instructions!"
Upon hearing this, Zhang Yi's face revealed a smile, nodded gently.
During this period, Zhang Jian's brilliance overshadowed his father's, which made him gratified, surprised and somewhat vexed; now he felt joyous receiving Zhang Jian's compliment.
"By the way, during your journey when attacked by the demon, the two personal maids selected by your mother sadly perished, your mother is already choosing new ones and they will surely not be worse than the previous two!"
Zhang Jian initially wanted to refuse, but reconsidered and refrained.
Madam Zhang Qi, over the years, had many rights a mother deserved taken by Zhang Yi, if he refused, it might upset Madam Zhang Qi.
Currently, Zhang Jian was in a good mood.
Zhang Yi temporarily managed the family's secular affairs, allowing him time to focus quietly on cultivation.
After dealing with secular affairs for a while, he realized he preferred to immerse his mind in cultivation.
Only through experience can one understand the persistence deep within.
And appreciate its rarity!
Zhang Jian felt a deepening sense of tranquility and focus within himself.
Half a month passed in a flash, Zhang Jian paid no heed to external storms, focusing entirely on honing his magical power; in the depths of his Dantian, the gaseous nectar of the Dharma Spring increasingly approached the Jade Liquid State.
Magical power purified and condensed.
Besides, Zhang Jian also continued to comprehend the "Golden Tripod Technique," pondering Qianyuan Golden Tripod's secrets.
Refining the Qianyuan Golden Tripod not only required corresponding Heavenly and Earthly Treasures, but also knowledge of runes, integrating special runes into the material during artifact refining, enhancing its various functions.
This is not a process achieved overnight.
Zhang Jian currently had no research on runes, so he set them aside temporarily.
Luckily, he knew not every Divination Foundation Establishment Cultivator successfully refines their Lifebound Dharma Artifact, thus he was not in a hurry.
After conversing with the Dragon Maiden Bai Liying, he learned that most Divination Foundation Establishment Cultivators simply 'take' a Dharma Artifact, remove its inner imprint, and brand their own, nurturing it as a Lifebound Dharma Artifact.