Chapter 749 - 515: Journey to Celestial South, Taking Over the Shop (2)

Actually, this method is not complicated, it’s just that Wang Xingyin, constrained by the clan’s planning, only focused on Zheng Yi and ignored other avenues.

At this moment, Zheng Yi’s words.

Were like a wake-up call, making Wang Xingyin excited.

He muttered to himself like a madman in front of Zheng Yi: "Yes, it can be done this way, if so, it shouldn’t take too long, there’s still time, still time... "

But soon.

He became dejected again, "A single Foundation Establishment Pill costs nearly three thousand Spirit Stones at the lowest for a lower-grade one, and five thousand for a middle-grade.

Where am I, a Young Clan Leader, supposed to get so many Spirit Stones?"

"Doesn’t the Clan Leader have any?"

Zheng Yi mumbled softly.

"Right, there’s also my father!"

Wang Xingyin realized this and dashed away madly.

He had indeed forgotten about "living off the old." Previously, he used up the savings of the Wang Clan Leader during the Qi Refining Stage, and now, of course, he would rely on the savings of his Foundation Establishment Stage father.

If a son doesn’t rely on his father, can he still be considered a son?

Zheng Yi had just taken a step forward.

Today, I don’t know what day it is, the magpies aren’t calling, but old acquaintances keep appearing in front of me one by one.

Look, Wang Miaomiao has come too.

She looked at Zheng Yi shyly.

"Senior Sister, is there something you need?"

Zheng Yi asked.

Wang Miaomiao lowered her head, her twin ponytails swaying gently with her body, looking exceedingly cute.

"About yesterday’s incident, I still want to thank you.

If it weren’t for you, Grandpa would have really kicked me out of the house and expelled me."

"The Second Elder was just angry."

Zheng Yi said with a smile, "Senior Sister, no need to take it to heart."

"In a few days, the clan will go to Celestial South Market, to assign stewards to the newly opened and expanded shops.

If the Third Elder is free, would you like to go together?

The clan plans to send two Foundation Establishment Stage experts and the Ancestor to guard it; Piaomiao Mountain will be watched over by the Clan Leader and another Foundation Establishment Stage expert, so there shouldn’t be any problems.

Doesn’t the Third Elder want to see the scene at Celestial South Market?"

Wang Miaomiao twisted her body, playing with the corner of her clothes as she invited.

The alchemy apprentices nearby were amazed.

They were all too familiar with Wang Miaomiao’s previous demeanor, aloof and proud like a flower on a high cliff, yet now she was so enthusiastic towards Zheng Yi, even inviting him proactively.

It’s known that Zheng Yi already has five wives at home.

"Senior Sister’s kind offer, I’m afraid I can’t accept, I still have to go back to accompany my wives."

Zheng Yi smiled and declined politely.

Wang Miaomiao apologized for the disturbance and left first.

Looking at Zheng Yi, who was courteous and still maintained his demeanor, not becoming arrogant and lecherous after becoming a second-grade Alchemist of the clan, he was no different from before.

Wang Miaomiao squatted down, feeling regretful, and kept blaming herself in her heart, "Wang Miaomiao, why were you so arrogant before?

Grandfather wanted you to be with him back then, but you refused, now all this is your own doing."

Wang Miaomiao squatted in place, sobbing softly in grievance.

The alchemy apprentices nearby knew.

This situation was not something they could comfort; the girl needed comfort from the one she fancied.

If they approached, they would just be considered harassment.

At this time, Zheng Yi naturally didn’t know.

Wang Miaomiao only had such a big reaction because of his casual rejection.

He returned home.

Now, the three wives at home without Spirit Roots, as they age, have started to manage the business the clan entrusted to Zheng Yi, including the Alchemy Pavilion and other business affairs in their spare time after cultivation.

There’s the daughter of Master Zhang who has Spirit Roots.

She didn’t focus her energy on alchemy but concentrated on spirit plants.

She was originally a Spirit Plant Master, and with the resources intentionally or unintentionally tilted towards her by Zheng Yi and the clan, she has now achieved fame and become a third-grade Spirit Plant Master.

She just happens to be able to provide top-grade herbs for the Alchemy Pavilion.

However, she has a low-grade Spirit Root, and although eager to break through to the Foundation Establishment Realm, after enhancing her Spirit Root to a mid-grade one, she experienced significant Spiritual Qi leakage issues.

Currently, no one in the Cultivation Realm can break through to the Foundation Establishment Realm because of this, so she has no hopes for it anymore.

Now, only Wang Manman can discuss cultivation matters with Zheng Yi.

"Husband, I just came back from my father’s place, and the clan intends to assign you the affairs of the alchemy shop in Celestial South Market, are you interested?"

As soon as Zheng Yi returned home.

Wang Manman tiptoed and affectionately leaned on Zheng Yi, asking softly.

"It’s Celestial South Market again."

Zheng Yi muttered to himself and then said, "Practicing within the clan is enough, it doesn’t matter whether I go to Celestial South Market or not."

The strongest person in Celestial South Market is only at the Peak of Foundation Establishment and has not reached the Crystal Stage.

Zheng Yi doesn’t feel it’s dangerous, and this time, with Wang Shan, the late-stage Foundation Establishment Wang Family Ancestor, leading the team personally, the danger is significantly reduced.

"But husband can’t stay in the Alchemy Pavilion and be stuck in the Wang Clan forever."

Wang Manman tugged at Zheng Yi’s sleeve.

"You want to go?"

Zheng Yi asked softly, and before Wang Manman could reply.

He continued according to her intent, "Then you have to persuade your husband here first."

Wang Manman bit her lip and gracefully walked towards Zheng Yi, thinking for a long time before saying, "Husband, you may be a part of the Wang Clan now and get along well with everyone, but after all, your surname is not Wang.

Moreover, Master Zhang has also broken through to the Foundation Establishment Realm.

Whether intentionally or not, the Wang Clan might have some precautions against you and Master Zhang.

So it would be prudent for you to prepare early; developing an industry outside the Wang Clan is the most effective way."

A slight, imperceptible smile appeared on the corner of Zheng Yi’s lips as he looked at Wang Manman.

Wang Manman hurriedly said, "I may belong to the Wang Clan, but I am more your person."

Upon hearing this, Zheng Yi responded, "Then let your heart follow your intention."

Zheng Yi agreed with Wang Manman, and Wang Manman happily lingered in Zheng Yi’s embrace for a while longer.

The affection of a beauty, how could Zheng Yi easily dismiss it?

He was never someone with a heart of stone.

Four days later, the Wang Clan’s Spirit Ship was ready to set sail from Piaomiao Mountain.

With the late-stage Foundation Establishment Ancestor Wang Shan pouring Spiritual Power into it, and a group of Wang Clan disciples boarding the vessel and choosing their rooms, the Spirit Ship sped towards Celestial South Market like a flying goblet.

Zheng Yi watched Wang Manman organize the room, while he went to the window and admired the scenery below through the array.

When the Spirit Ship left Piaomiao Mountain and reached the mountainous area, everyone had to proceed on foot.

The previous Elder Wang was now at the eighth layer of Qi Refining, on par with Zheng Yi in strength.

Yet with his previous level of Spiritual Power, although he could control the Spirit Ship, it was definitely not the current hundred-zhang size vessel; at that time, his power couldn’t sustain it.

Zheng Yi looked down to see the picturesque landscape, shrouded in clouds like the Immortal Realm, not inferior to the Green Clouds he had seen before.

"I thought the Third Elder would always stay within the clan, yet today you’ve chosen to head to Celestial South Market quietly."

The Wang Family Ancestor appeared next to Zheng Yi without him noticing, smiling warmly.

"I have to consider for those around me."

Zheng Yi replied.

Hearing this, the Wang Family Ancestor felt relieved.

"In immortal cultivation, rather than the pursuit of longevity, it is more like the desire to live.

Even cultivators, in this regard, are no different from ordinary mortals.

Faced with death, people will always exhibit an unprecedentedly strong will to live; driven by this desire, everyone continues to climb the path of cultivation.

Unfortunately, from ancient times till now, very few have succeeded in ascending to the Immortal Realm.

But a life’s journey, like the cycle of seasons for plants and trees, where the process of pursuit and climbing is inherently the most important."

"The Ancestor’s words are insightful."

Zheng Yi praised.

"Hahahaha, just repeating the wisdom of others.

I’ve lived over a hundred years, and now I can break through again, all thanks to the Third Elder’s help, gaining another fifty years of lifespan, maybe I can still strive for the Crystal Realm.

I wonder if the Third Elder could again lend a helping hand?"

The Wang Family Ancestor spoke many words of introduction and finally revealed his intention, looking meaningfully at Zheng Yi.

Zheng Yi neither agreed immediately nor refused, only saying, "Ancestor overestimates me, refining the Foundation Establishment Pill is already the limit of my current ability."

"Hahahahaha..."