Chapter 3: Establishing a Family (Part 2)

Monier smiled and said, “Baby, don’t be afraid. Your master wife is here to help you.”
Guo Shier said, “How should I establish a family? Master, do you have any advice?”
Zhu Juan burst into laughter and said, “Shier, you’ve asked the wrong person, hehe.”
Kumu said, “Ask your master wife. She already has her own family.”
Monier said, “Baby, when establishing a family, you need to divide it into an inner family and an outer family. The outer family is located outside the Chenxiao Sect’s gates, while the inner family is built inside the sect. Professionals are included in the inner family, while others are placed outside, where proper arrangements are made for them. In the future, professionals will be selected from the outer family.”
Guo Shier was stunned. “Ah? It has to be divided into inner and outer families?”
Zhu Juan smiled and said, “It’s necessary. The inner family mainly consists of professionals, while the outer family consists of family members. Only by combining both can a family be complete… Although the inner area of the Chenxiao Sect is large, it can’t accommodate everyone from all families, so an outer family is essential.”
Guo Shier said, “I see. I understand now.”
Monier said, “For the inner family… you need to find ways to raise the levels of your family’s professionals, helping them grow stronger as much as possible. Once the family grows, it should have at least a fewCrazy Master-level experts. If you can get oneSaint Master, that would be even better. Only then can your family gain a solid foundation.”
Guo Shier smiled bitterly. “Crazy Master…Saint Master… Master wife, I’m just a great spellcaster. My family doesn’t even have manymaster-level professionals. When will I be able to haveCrazy Master?”
Kumu said calmly, “Your master and master wife are both part of the family. There are already twoSaint Master. What’s there to worry about?”
Guo Shier was surprised. “What?”
Kumu forced another stiff smile and said, “Your master doesn’t have a family. Naturally, he’ll support his disciple in establishing one. What’s so strange about that?”
Monier also smiled and said, “It’s okay. Your master wife will find some experts to join your family and give you support at first.”
Yingmo smiled thoughtfully beside them. According to Kumu and Monier’s plan, this family would be extremely powerful. With such masters and master wives, Guo Shier’s family would surely grow strong.
Guo Shier scratched his head, not expecting his master and master wife to help so much. He said, “Thank you, master and master wife.”
Kumu said, “Leave some people at the Northern Spell Gate as well to help us collect resources here, especially rare materials.”
Guo Shier nodded. “I’ve already arranged that…”

Qin Han came in from outside and said, “Guo Shier, I heard they said you guys have returned. I happen to have something to ask you.” He found an empty spot and sat down.
Guo Shier smiled and said, “Senior brother, we’re about to head to the Chenxiao Sect soon. You should come too. I’ve reserved a spot for you in the Path of Illusion.”
Qin Han was overjoyed. “Me? A spot on the Path of Illusion?” He already knew how amazing that path was—walking a certain distance on it could grant one the inheritance of talismans, and walking far enough could lead to promotion. Of course he wanted to give it a try; such an opportunity was rare.
Guo Shier nodded. “Yeah, this spot was reserved especially for you. I’ve earned a lot of sect points, which can be exchanged for many spots on the Path of Illusion. When I go this time, the professionals who accompany me can get spots by completing certain tasks and walking on that path.” He knew he couldn’t just give spots freely; one had to make certain contributions to deserve such an opportunity. Having fought hard to obtain this chance, he would cherish it even more—this truth he had understood long ago in his past life.
Since Qin Han had helped collect resources for the Northern Talisman Sect and was currently managing his master’s family, he held great power and had to handle many matters. So Guo Shier felt he must give him a spot to strengthen his abilities, which would benefit both of them.
“Thank you, junior brother. Hehe, you’re my lucky star. It was also because of you that I became a Grand Talisman Master last time. Perhaps walking on the Path of Illusion this time will allow me to advance further and reach the rank of Intermediate Grand Talisman Master… Hehe.” He couldn’t contain his joy and kept smiling broadly.
Guo Shier asked, “How’s the collection of Spirit Stones and Anluo Stones going?”
Hearing this, not only Kuumu and Monier perked up their ears but Zhu Juan also straightened her back. Both of these materials were extremely rare and couldn’t be produced on the continent where the Chenxiao Sect was located.
One was a high-grade material needed for talisman arrays, while the other was needed by advanced civilizations on the continent. Although its exact use wasn’t yet clear, its value was immense.
Qin Han said, “The first batch of ores has arrived. There are 17,000 jin of Spirit Stones, and even more—24,600 jin of Anluo Stones. There are also some other materials, which the sect is giving as gifts to our senior members.”

Kumu showed a satisfied expression. Zhu Juan beamed with joy and said, “Xiao Qin has done an excellent job. This is a gift for you.” She took out two prepared talisman flames—one golden and one green— and handed them to Qin Han, smiling, “Put them directly into your life talisman book. You can’t use them now… These are advanced talisman flames used to ignite the soul fire.”
Qin Han still didn’t realize how precious talisman flames were, but he understood that given Zhu Juan’s status, whatever she gave must be very valuable.
Guo Shier said with a grin, “This is really good stuff. Once you reach the level of Saint Master, this kind of thing will be in high demand.”
Qin Han was speechless. He was only a junior grand talisman caster. Reaching the level of Saint Master seemed unlikely in his lifetime. If it were to reach the level of Mad Master, there might still be a sliver of hope, considering his age. But since this was something needed by Saint Masters, it was indeed valuable. Even if he didn’t need it, he could use it to exchange for advanced real talismans.
After storing the talisman flames in his life talisman book, Qin Han took out a dozen talisman storage bags and said, “All the ores brought this time are inside.”
Kumu stretched out his hand, and a string of purple runes quickly wrapped around the talisman storage bags. After checking them briefly, he said, “Very good.” Then he took out four advanced talisman storage bags, divided the ores into four parts, and said, “One for each person. From now on, we’ll distribute them this way.”
Zhu Juan opened her mouth as if to say something but held back. Guo Shier didn’t expect his master to give him a share, so he casually stored it in his life talisman sphere. No professional would ever complain about having too much of this kind of ore material.
Qin Han said, “Shier, when we go to Chenxiao Sect this time, there are a few more people from my side who want to join. I’d like to meet them. Want to come with me?”
Guo Shier nodded and said, “Sure, I’ll go with you.” He stood up and said something to his master. Kumu waved his hand nonchalantly, signaling him to go. Monier said, “Don’t be gone too long. Come back early.”
Following Qin Han to Luo Jie’s exclusive reception hall, Qin Han said, “Younger brother, these are 10,000 jin of Lingling Stone and 10,000 jin of Anluo Stone.” He handed over several talisman storage bags to Guo Shier.
Guo Shier smiled slightly and said, “Thank you, elder brother.” This was expected, and he wouldn’t refuse. For the future development of his family, they needed a large amount of money and supplies. Beifu Gate could be considered his foundation.
Qin Han called over a talisman martial artist and gave him a few instructions. The talisman martial artist nodded and left. Moments later, several people came in. Guo Shier smiled and said, “Grandpa Chen, Grandpa Chang, Grandpa Xu, it’s been a long time.”

Chen Chunzhai could be considered Guo Shier’s savior, as it was he who led Guo Shier out of the Guo family. Chang Yeren almost became Guo Shier’s first master, but unfortunately, Luo Jie took him away. Xu Zai Kun taught Guo Shier how to make talismans and pills. All three of them were highly respected by Guo Shier.

Chang Yeren smiled and said, “Shier, alas… it’s a pity… You’re not my disciple…”

Qin Han laughed and said, “Forget it. If you had taken Shier as your disciple, you would have truly wasted his potential… Even my master couldn’t keep him.”

Chen Chunzhai remained a talisman master. He inwardly marveled at how amazing this boy was—having grown into a great talisman master in just a few years, and even a high-level one, far surpassing himself in many ways. He had also heard of the Void Mist Path, so he harbored the hope of getting such an opportunity himself.

“Shier, it’s been a long time. I didn’t expect you to still remember Grandpa.”

Guo Shier smiled and said, “I might forget anyone, but I certainly can’t forget Grandpa Chen. You’re the one who led me out of the Guo family.”

Chen Chunzhai smiled in satisfaction and nodded, “That’s because you have great potential. Hehe, anyone would treat you well.”

Xu Zai Kun said, “The kid’s back but doesn’t come to me. Do you have any complaints about Grandpa?”

Guo Shier laughed and said, “Grandpa Xu, I wouldn’t dare complain about Grandpa. I’ve just been busy establishing my own family, so I haven’t had time to come.”

Xu Zai Kun widened his eyes and asked, “You want to establish your own family?”

Guo Shier nodded. “Yes, I want to create a family of professionals and move directly to the Chenxiao Sect.”

Xu Zai Kun asked, “Can I join…?”

Guo Shier replied happily, “Of course! Grandpa Xu’s talismans and pills are truly outstanding!”

Xu Zai Kun had only been joking, but he wasn’t expecting Guo Shier to agree so readily. Overjoyed, he somewhat lost his composure. He quickly asked, “How many people can I bring along?”

Guo Shier said, “Your family members and disciples can all join.”

The old man didn’t dare delay. He quickly stood up and said, “I’ll go prepare. Shier, let me know before you leave! I’m heading back now.” With a face full of wrinkles from smiling, he bid farewell to the others and dashed off, hardly resembling a steady talisman master at all—more like a child who had gotten something he wanted.

Chen Chunzhai hesitated slightly and asked, “Shier, can I join?”

Guo Shier replied, “Of course, you’re welcome.”

Chen Chunzhai was overjoyed and said with a smile, “Great, great! I’m lucky this time. Thank you, Guo Shier.” Everyone knew that by joining Guo Shier’s family, one could enjoy the benefits of the Chenxiao Sect, which was a far more powerful sect than the Beifu Gate—outperforming it in every aspect.
Guo Shier replied with a smile, “Grandpa Chen, you’re welcome.”
Chang Yeren sighed. He couldn’t follow Guo Shier because he still had important responsibilities in the inner sect and couldn’t leave. After a while, he said, “Let my son go with you.”
His son, Chang Haoran, was a spellcaster. Guo Shier had met him before and said, “No problem. Let him come.”
Suddenly, someone called from outside, “Shier! Shier!”
Upon hearing the voice, Guo Shier’s expression changed drastically.