Chapter 688 - 348: My Cousin’s Hobby

Chapter 688: Chapter 348: My Cousin’s Hobby

"Brother, I’m ready," Cheng Zongliang said excitedly, his eyes filled with anticipation.

"Cousin, we’re ready," Zhou Zhennan and Zhou Zhenqi replied in unison.

Cheng Zongyang’s gaze immediately fell upon the three Ten Thousand Races Spirit Seals hanging from their waists.

"Brother, is this thing a Cultivator’s Magical Artifact? It’s amazing! The space inside is huge, even bigger than our rooms. I was able to put all the stuff I brought for Mom, Dad, and our little sister inside in an instant."

Cheng Zongliang excitedly held up the purple-gold Token to show it off, his face brimming with excitement and curiosity.

Beside him, Zhou Zhennan and Zhou Zhenqi were just as excited, constantly fiddling with the Ten Thousand Races Spirit Seals in their hands.

’Zhou Zhendong sure is fast,’ Cheng Zongyang thought, surprised. ’These three boys actually got them right away.’

He had specifically instructed the Ring Spirit to create these Tokens—one hundred in total, exclusively for his own people. Should they meet their end outside, their Souls would be collected by the Realm of Ten Thousand Races, but they wouldn’t be directly sacrificed by the Ring Spirit. Instead, they would be sent to an independent space on the Third Level of the Hall of Ten Thousand Races.

In the future, he would have a way to let them be "reborn" within the Realm of Ten Thousand Races.

On this trip back to the village, he also planned to have all his family members bind to these Spirit Seals.

But he didn’t explain the Spirit Seal’s origin, and everyone else, much like his younger brother, simply assumed it was a special type of Cultivator’s Magical Artifact.

Cheng Zongyang smiled. "Alright, you can admire them more later. Oh, by the way, what about your cousin? Did you ask her?"

Ever since coming down from the mountain, Cheng Zongying had been dedicating herself to working and studying at the apothecary, so her medical skills had naturally improved quickly. She had been tested for aptitude before; she didn’t have a Spirit Bone but possessed Dual Spirit Roots. It was just that the girl loved to study medicine and Medicinal Materials, only engaging in Cultivation occasionally.

"She said she’s not coming. She already came back once two months ago. I know about that time—she went to see Second Uncle to get some medical books. As for Brother Wen, he’s very busy and isn’t coming back either," Cheng Zongliang replied as he hung the Token back on his waist and boarded the Flying Cloud Shuttle.

"Alright. Hold on tight," Cheng Zongyang said as he boarded the Flying Cloud Shuttle.

The three boys all took their seats on the Flying Cloud Shuttle, gripping the handrails tightly, their hearts a mix of nervousness and excitement.

After Cheng Zongyang activated a Protective Array and an Invisibility Array, Spiritual Power surged into the Flying Cloud Shuttle. With a mere thought, the shuttle slowly began to rise.

The trio, experiencing their first ride on the Flying Cloud Shuttle, cried out in constant amazement, absolutely thrilled.

Cheng Zongyang paid them no mind. Once he stabilized the shuttle in the air, he immediately set a course for Tianduan Mountain. At the same time, with another thought, the Immortal City’s Protective Array opened a gap. The Flying Cloud Shuttle passed through the Array, which then sealed itself shut. The shuttle then began its slow flight toward Cheng Family Village.

Although the straight-line distance wasn’t very far, he wanted the three of them to properly savor the experience, so he flew slowly.

"Brother, can you get me one of these flying ships in the future? I want to take Mom and Dad, Zhaodi and the others, and our little sister for a flight!" Cheng Zongliang asked his older brother from time to time, leaning over the side of the Flying Shuttle to look down, his eyes filled with yearning.

Seeing the expectant looks on his brother and two cousins, Cheng Zongyang smiled and replied, "The day you all reach the Qi Cultivation Middle Stage, I’ll get one for each of you."

"I get one too?" Zhou Zhennan’s eyes lit up, his heart filled with anticipation. Zhou Zhenqi also looked at Cheng Zongyang with a hopeful expression.

"Everyone gets one. These are Flying Magical Artifacts for travel. In the future, all of our own people will have them," Cheng Zongyang said with a smile. Giving them a small reward like this would serve as a great motivator.

At this, the three of them became even more excited.

The Flying Cloud Shuttle’s speed was slow, but even at a crawl, the journey would only take a moment.

Soon, the Flying Cloud Shuttle arrived in the skies above Cheng Family Village. Looking down from above, the area below was shrouded in a thin layer of mist, resembling a Foggy Forest in the mountains.

This was the concealment effect of the Array and the Soul Gathering Stele, which shimmered with a mysterious aura under the sunlight.

With a thought, the Soul Gathering Stele and the Array opened a gap. Immediately, he could see people walking about below. There were small bridges over flowing streams, well-arranged manors, vibrant gardens, and pastoral landscapes—the environment was exceptionally beautiful. He made the Flying Cloud Shuttle visible and slowly descended, landing in an open space in the Central Region of the Henei Region.

The appearance of the Flying Cloud Shuttle naturally attracted the attention of many people in the village.

Sharp-eyed patrolling Martial Artists were the first to spot the Young Clan Leader at the bow of the vessel, along with the three young masters of the Cheng and Zhou Families.

They were astounded, and all began to speculate what changes the Young Clan Leader’s return would bring this time. The patrolling Martial Artists immediately went to report to the Clan Leader and the Stewards.

A crowd of people also began to gather around Cheng Zongyang and the others.

"We’re back!" Cheng Zongliang shouted as he disembarked from the Flying Cloud Shuttle, waving excitedly to the gathering villagers, his face beaming with pride.

The two brothers, Zhou Zhennan and Zhou Zhenqi, were also overjoyed, feeling a sense of having returned home in glory.

"Dad, Mom! Little Sis!" Soon, Cheng Zongliang spotted his parents and younger sister walking out of their house.

"Big Brother! Second Brother!" Having grown quite a bit taller, Cheng Zongyun was ecstatic to see her older brothers return and ran toward them, her heart filled with joy.

Cheng Zongyang put the Flying Cloud Shuttle away and greeted the people around them.

Seeing the smiles and anticipation on the villagers’ faces, he felt a deep sense of gratification.

After a round of greetings from the crowd, everyone returned to their own business. The Cheng and Zhou Families, however, gathered in the meeting hall up ahead.

Inside the meeting hall, the two families gathered together and naturally began asking Cheng Zongyang and the other children a series of questions.

Using his Divine Sense, Cheng Zongyang could perceive that the Martial Arts Cultivation of several of the elders had advanced, and their vitality had strengthened considerably. He was secretly pleased. ’This means their Lifespan has increased, and they’re in good health.’