Chapter 748 - 515: Heading to Celestial South to Acquire the Shop

Unfortunately, after giving birth to the young clan leader, the clan leader’s wife suffered severe damage to her Primordial Qi, and even spirit pills couldn’t repair it, leading to her early demise. Otherwise, the Wang family would have had at least another Foundation Establishment level strength within its ranks by now.

"As of now."

The Second Elder closed his eyes in contemplation, thoughts churning in his mind.

"I’m afraid the family will have limited numbers of Foundation Establishment Pills after gathering the second batch of Foundation Establishment materials. When allocated, some might receive three pills each, and others, perhaps only two.

Even if you have a Top-grade Spirit Root, if you wish to obtain two Foundation Establishment Spirit Pills, not only must your clan contribution points be ample, but the most crucial factor is the Third Elder’s willingness."

The Second Elder continued to speak eloquently, every word cutting into Wang Miaomiao’s regret-filled heart like a dull knife.

"In the Third Elder’s courtyard, there’s also the Great Elder’s granddaughter.

She also has a Mid-grade Spirit Root, and she’s certain to receive a share of the three pills.

Adding the Third Elder himself and the young clan leader, Wang Xingyin, even if the second batch of Foundation Establishment Pill materials is the same as the first..."

At this point, the Second Elder sighed deeply, "Foundation Establishment materials are extremely rare, not easily found.

Once Zheng Yi successfully breaks through to the Foundation Establishment Realm, the family will undoubtedly focus more energy on refining cultivation-use Foundation Establishment Pills to strengthen the family’s power.

But if the family divides its attention, the number of pills from the next batch will surely be few.

Even if you get some, whether you can successfully break through is uncertain.

This is the helplessness along the cultivation path."

...

In stark contrast to the atmosphere in the Second Elder’s courtyard.

In the manor of the Great Elder.

"If it weren’t for my father’s intention to arrange the marriage between me and my husband, would I have the chance to cultivate Foundation Establishment now?"

Today Zheng Yi accompanied the Fifth Lady, Wang Manman, back home, and during lunch, Zheng Yi rested briefly in the Great Elder’s manor. Father and daughter used the opportunity to connect, leading to this conversation.

"This is fate in your life.

How could I forcefully intervene?"

The Great Elder remarked with emotion, "Daughter, you have a Mid-grade Spirit Root. Without this marriage, after the family’s second batch of Foundation Establishment materials is refined into pills, you might still have a chance.

But given your Spirit Root’s quality, you must consider the Third Elder’s circumstances.

Thus, this marriage has changed your destiny.

Once you break through to the Foundation Establishment Realm, never forget to serve the Third Elder, who is your greatest support for the future, understand?"

The Great Elder spoke slowly.

Wang Manman lowered her head, her heart already filled with joy and excitement.

The returning ceremony ended.

On the way back.

Wang Manman held tightly onto Zheng Yi’s hand, which made Zheng Yi feel a bit odd.

With a smile, Zheng Yi asked, "Did the Great Elder say something to you just now?

You seem a little off."

"Father said I should serve my husband well, that it’s because of my husband that our family has honor.

Moreover, Father managed to break through to the Foundation Establishment Realm, thanks in large part to you, my husband."

"There’s no need to thank me, we are family."

Zheng Yi smiled gently.

"Mm-hmm."

Wang Manman held tightly to Zheng Yi’s hand, her heart sweetened.

The two returned to the mansion and rested well.

During this time, Zheng Yi absorbed Pure Silver Qi, increasing his lifespan by fifty, seventy, and one hundred twenty-two, respectively.

A night passed.

...

In the Alchemy Pavilion, the Earth Fire burned fiercely.

With each Foundation Establishment Spirit Pill that emerged, Zheng Yi paused the refining process.

After that.

He rested calmly in front of the Fire Separation Pill Furnace in the Alchemy Pavilion.

As each Foundation Establishment Spirit Pill was absorbed, spiritual light radiated from Zheng Yi, and spiritual qi permeated the air nearby, transforming the area into an Immortal Realm.

After repeated breathing exercises, Zheng Yi had already reached the ninth layer of Qi Refining.

He was now just a step away from Foundation Establishment.

Zheng Yi calmed his mind and stabilized his realm.

As soon as he left the Alchemy Pavilion, with a swish, a figure quickly appeared before him.

It was the young clan leader, Wang Xingyin.

Pale, with bloodshot eyes, and a haggard appearance, his beard and hair had grown long, reminiscent of how Zheng Yi imagined "Brother Sharp."

"Young clan leader, are you doing some sort of performance art?"

Zheng Yi asked, half amused, half exasperated.

Wang Xingyin looked at Zheng Yi with resentment, initially wanting to blame him but unable to fault Zheng Yi’s alchemy skills.

With three batches of Foundation Establishment materials, eleven Foundation Establishment Spirit Pills were refined. Even a second-tier top alchemist might not achieve such results.

The family and he himself had no face to ask for more.

With great effort, Wang Xingyin finally shook off his conflicted emotions and asked, "Please have the Third Elder inform me, what materials does the family currently lack for refining Foundation Establishment Pills?"

Zheng Yi realized something, smiled lightly, and said, "There are quite a few things missing. Apart from the previous three very rare materials, there are also..."

Zheng Yi listed the names of the required herbs one by one, and after hearing this, the young clan leader Wang Xingyin’s eyes became dazed.

Zheng Yi spoke up, "The family now has quite a few Foundation Establishment Realm experts. You could directly annex the nearby Li Family of Qingshui Pool and the Zhang Family of Chiyan Valley. This way, you can establish more businesses at the Celestial South Market.

By then, with late-stage Foundation Establishment ancestors stepping in, it would naturally secure more auction qualifications.

At that point, the family’s business will flourish, earning considerable profits through Spirit Stones, enabling purchase of a Foundation Establishment Pill from the auction to present to the young clan leader.

With the young clan leader’s Spirit Root quality, one Mid-grade Foundation Establishment Pill should suffice to help him break through."

With just a few words, Zheng Yi had proposed another solution for young clan leader Wang Xingyin.