My dreams can simulate the future.

Chapter 55 The Sun Family's Reaction

After learning the identity of the powerful backer of the Sun family, Jiang Chen breathed a sigh of relief.

This person is a neutral party; the conflict between him and the Sun family was initiated by the Sun family.

In other words, he has no direct conflict with Shennongtang.

The head and manager of Shennong Hall wouldn't provoke enemies as carelessly as the spoiled brats of the Sun family.

Moreover, after joining the Golden Cauldron Sect, he was considered an outsider. The Shennong Hall did not want to get involved in factional disputes, so naturally they wouldn't actively cause him trouble.

Thinking of this, Jiang Chen bowed to Zhao Changzhou and said, "Thank you for your guidance, Steward."

Zhao Changzhou smiled and nodded in satisfaction: "No need for formalities. With your talent, after you join the Talisman Hall of the Golden Cauldron Sect, you will most likely gain the favor of your master."

Perhaps, Master will even accept you as a disciple. Then, we'll be fellow disciples.

"Go now, but before you leave Blackrock Mountain Market, do not go out and wander around, lest those desperate rogue cultivators attack you again."

Jiang Chen took his leave and went straight back to his own courtyard.

In the courtyard, a burly young man was seen drawing talismans at a table; it was Li Decheng.

Seeing this, Jiang Chen nodded to himself: "Not bad. Knowing that he is not as good as others, he can still strive to improve. He is a promising talent."

If one can persevere, one can achieve great things in the art of talismans in the future.

"His character is such that it's clear there are many like him in the Li family. Unlike the Sun family, who are all arrogant and domineering."

This small sign indicates that many years later, the Li family will surely surpass the Sun family.

He didn't give Li Decheng any further guidance; over the past three years, he had already passed on all the talisman skills he possessed.

He didn't even keep the brushstroke techniques that Zhao Changzhou had taught him to himself.

The master leads you through the door, but the rest is up to you to cultivate diligently.

As soon as Jiang Chen entered the room, he began to make plans.

"The news of the Golden Cauldron Sect recruiting disciples will arrive in half a month. With the Sun family's connections, they will surely know about this in advance."

Someone like Sun Yulin will never give up easily; he'll definitely come looking for trouble.

"Besides, my journey from Blackrock Mountain Market to the Golden Cauldron Sect will not be peaceful; I may very well be ambushed."

Because the battle at Changyuan Mountain involved a lot of people, no Foundation Establishment cultivators escorted them along the way.

This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and the Blackstone Society will definitely make a move. Their leader, Blackstone Hermit, is a genuine Foundation Establishment cultivator.

With my current abilities, I can definitely save my life against cultivators below the Foundation Establishment stage. But against a Foundation Establishment cultivator, I'm completely helpless.

Thinking of this, Jiang Chen immediately went to sleep.

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[First day of entering the dream]

Jiang Chen had no intention of causing trouble; he simply instructed Li Cheng and Hou Ming to keep an eye on the Sun family's movements.

After that, he focused on drawing talismans and cultivating diligently, unlike in the past year when he would tease the black wolf every time he entered a dream.

Unable to enter his dream and kill the black wolf, Jiang Chen felt a sense of emptiness.

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[Eighth day of entering the dream]

For the previous seven days, the entire Blackstone Mountain market had been calm and peaceful. Hou Ming and Li Cheng searched everywhere for information, but to no avail.

Jiang Chen did not cause any trouble for Black Wolf, and this empty feeling lasted for seven days.

In the afternoon, Jiang Chen finished his daily four-hour talisman-drawing task, and there was a knock on the door.

Jiang Chen used his divine sense to detect that it was Hou Ming, and immediately invited him in.

"Monkey, have you found out anything?"

Hou Ming nodded: "Brother Chen, this is great news. The Sun family compound is on fire."

Hearing this, Jiang Chen was somewhat puzzled. The residences in Black Stone Mountain Market were all protected by array formations.

Ordinary fire-attribute spells are unlikely to cause fires, let alone ordinary fire.

"What happened? Has the Sun family been attacked?"

Hou Ming shook his head: "How could that be? The Sun family is in the Northeast Ward, not far from the Garrison Command."

If the area is attacked, all the Foundation Establishment cultivators in the garrison will have to intervene.

"I bribed several neighbors near the Sun family's residence. According to them, Sun Yunhai, the squad leader of the Sun family's patrol unit, returned to the Sun family mansion this morning."

About an hour later, Sun Yunhai stormed out of the Sun family compound.

Around noon, Sun Yunhe also left in a huff.

Not long after, a violent explosion was heard in the backyard of the Sun family mansion, followed by flames.

The fire was extremely large, damaging the protective formation. It's said that the smoke emitted carried a medicinal fragrance.

After listening to the monkey's words, Jiang Chen had a general idea in his mind.

The fact that Sun Yunhai and Sun Yunhe left in anger one after the other must mean that a serious dispute had occurred among the upper echelons of the Sun family.

Then came an explosion and flames, most likely from the alchemy furnace exploding. And it seems the Sun family only has one alchemist, Sun Yulin.

Given the current timing, it's highly likely that the Sun family has learned that I'm going to join the Golden Cauldron Sect.

Sun Yulin has always wanted to join the Golden Cauldron Sect. Knowing this, he will definitely insist on attacking me. Others may disagree, and then a dispute will ensue.

"The subsequent furnace explosion during alchemy was most likely caused by Sun Yulin's proposal being rejected, leading him to attempt alchemy out of spite."

"The monkey is quite adept at gathering intelligence, having gathered such detailed information."

Unfortunately, I'm about to join the Golden Cauldron Sect and can't take him with me. It seems I need to find him a place to stay, lest the Sun family cause trouble for him.

[Ninth Day of Dreaming]

Early that morning, Jiang Chen, as he had done for many years, began to draw talismans.

"Without provoking Black Wolf, I can't kill him. This is so boring!"

Just then, there was another knock on the door.

Jiang Chen used his divine sense to investigate and discovered that the person who came was Sun Yunhe from the Sun family.

What's he doing here? Who cares, just let him in.

Upon opening the door and welcoming Sun Yunhe in, Jiang Chen immediately asked, "May I ask what brings Senior Sun here?"

Sun Yunhe didn't beat around the bush: "I would like to ask Fellow Daoist Jiang to give up his spot to join the Golden Cauldron Sect."

Jiang Chen couldn't help but chuckle: "Fine, the Sun family can trade Foundation Establishment Pills for it. I don't care for ordinary Foundation Establishment spiritual items."

Upon hearing this, Sun Yunhe's face turned green.

"Less than one percent of the outer disciples of the Golden Cauldron Sect are able to obtain Foundation Establishment spiritual items."

"Fellow Daoist, you want to exchange a Foundation Establishment Pill for an outer disciple's spot? Isn't that going too far?"

Jiang Chen remained noncommittal: "For me, this spot is not just a matter of being an outer disciple, but also a matter of my life."

Your Sun family is entangled with those who tried to assassinate me. You should know how dangerous it would be for me to stay in Blackstone Mountain Market.

Aside from the Foundation Establishment Pill, there's really nothing else worth risking my life for.

Sun Yunhe's face was gloomy. He knew that it was no longer possible to get a spot from Jiang Chen.

The life of a high-ranking first-grade talisman master is more valuable than a Foundation Establishment Pill, and the Sun family cannot afford it.

Before leaving, he also said ruthlessly, "Since that's the case, then let's each rely on our own abilities."

Having said that, he turned and left.

Jiang Chen's expression remained unchanged: "These last few days will probably not be peaceful. I just don't know what kind of big commotion the Sun family will cause."

"This time, I'll enter the dream to probe their intentions first, see how the Sun family will react, and then I'll counter their moves accordingly."