Chapter 1130: Lei Feng Advances

Wang Changsheng asked Wang Qingqi about his cultivation, and Wang Qingqi answered truthfully.

After forming his core, he had spent a significant amount of time on cultivation, no longer focusing solely on alchemy as he used to.

"Ninth Uncle, we have more and more second-rank alchemists in our clan capable of refining Foundation Establishment Pills. Ji Yu, in particular, has the highest alchemy skill among them."

Wang Changsheng understood Wang Qingqi's implication, nodded, and said, "Bring him to me another day; promising talents must be carefully nurtured."

Wang Qingqi beamed and agreed.

After a brief chat, Wang Qingqi excused himself, leaving Wang Changsheng and Ye Haitang.

"Haitang, I've acquired quite a few inner cores from Yin Beasts. Qingqi will help you refine Yellow Springs Pills to aid your cultivation. If you need anything, tell your uncle and aunt. Don't keep everything to yourself, alright?"

Wang Changsheng said gently. After Ye Yutong's death, Ye Haitang had become taciturn and nearly started cultivating a ruthless, emotionless technique. Fortunately, Wang Changsheng discovered it in time.

Ye Haitang took a deep breath and smiled, "I understand, Uncle. Tianmi's array formation skills have improved significantly. Once she reaches the Core Formation stage, she'll be able to set up third-rank formations and work independently."

Wang Tianmi had studied array formations with Wang Changyue and Ye Haitang for many years. Although not as skilled as Ye Haitang, she was now capable of handling things independently.

"You've worked hard. If you encounter any problems during your cultivation, be sure to tell your uncle, alright?"

Wang Changsheng exhorted her earnestly, fearing that Ye Haitang might go to extremes and stray from the right path.

Ye Haitang readily agreed. She knew what Wang Changsheng was worried about. Under normal circumstances, she wouldn't actively kill people for their treasures; that would be akin to digging her own grave, and she wasn't that foolish.

A quarter of an hour later, Ye Haitang left Green Lotus Peak. Wang Changsheng went to Wang Qingjing's residence and sent her a sound transmission talisman.

Before long, Wang Qingjing emerged, beaming, a young boy held in her arms.

"Father, this is my descendant, Wang Yinghao. Yinghao, quickly greet your Ancestor."

Wang Qingjing set Wang Yinghao down and instructed him.

"Your grandson Wang Yinghao respectfully greets Ancestor."

Wang Yinghao said in a childish voice, knelt down, and kowtowed to Wang Changsheng.

"Good child, so well-behaved."

Wang Changsheng picked up Wang Yinghao and followed Wang Qingjing into the courtyard.

In the courtyard were many unfinished puppet beasts of various designs.

Not far away stood a five-story azure pavilion. As Wang Changsheng stepped inside, he detected a faint scent of sandalwood.

He went up to the third floor and immediately saw two offering tables. Behind them were the spirit tablets of Zhao Ziyu and Zhao Zheng, with lit sandalwood incense sticks in the censer.

Wang Changsheng let out a soft sigh, put down Wang Yinghao, and offered incense to Zhao Zheng and Zhao Ziyu.

"Qingjing, so many years have passed; try to let go a little."

Wang Changsheng began to comfort her.

"Father, I haven't lost my mind. I want to cultivate diligently and refine more puppet beasts. One day, I will personally slay my enemies."

Wang Qingjing said earnestly, her beautiful eyes filled with murderous intent.

Every time she offered incense to Zhao Zheng and Zhao Ziyu, she reminded herself not to forget the revenge for her husband and son. For a hundred years, she had never dared to forget it for a moment.

Wang Changsheng sighed deeply. Wang Qingjing would not change her mind once she had set on something. Yellow Dragon Island, located in the Coral Sea, was over a billion *li* away from the Five Dragon Sea. There was no major hurry for now; it wouldn't be too late to seek revenge on Yellow Dragon Island once the Wang family had fully matured.

"Revenge isn't just your responsibility, but Yellow Dragon Island's power is considerable, so we need to plan carefully and gradually. Don't act impulsively."

Yellow Dragon Island had three Nascent Soul cultivators and, being far in the rear, had suffered no losses at all. If Yellow Dragon Island wasn't completely oblivious, they should know the Wang family's background.

There was no helping it; the fame of the Green Lotus Immortal Couple was too great, and their family's full strength could easily be investigated thoroughly.

The two powers, Yellow Dragon Island and the Wang family, were too far apart to intersect. Furthermore, the Wang family was now closely allied with the Myriad Swords Sect, so they didn't fear Yellow Dragon Island.

"Don't worry, Father, your daughter knows what to do."

Even if Wang Changsheng hadn't said anything, Wang Qingjing wouldn't act impulsively. The Wang family's current development prospects were good; recuperating and nurturing more high-level cultivators was paramount. It wouldn't be too late to seek revenge once the family had fully matured.

Yellow Dragon Island was backed by the Sun Moon Palace; disturbing one would affect the whole, so it wasn't something to be approached carelessly.

Wang Changsheng inquired about Wang Qingjing's life and cultivation. Wang Qingjing answered truthfully: she spent most of her time cultivating, a small portion refining puppet beasts, and occasionally guided clan members in puppet beast refinement.

At Hundred Spirits Peak, Wang Qingling's residence.

On the mountaintop grew a four-hundred-year-old Purple Lightning Wood. This tree was over thirty *zhang* tall, with sparse leaves. Thunder Phoenix stood on its thick trunk.

Wang Qingling stood beneath the tree and whistled. Thunder Phoenix let out a clear bird cry, spread its wings, and flew towards Wang Qingling.

After the family relocated to Green Lotus Island, Thunder Phoenix, as the clan's guardian spirit beast, also moved with them.

As the Wang family's guardian spirit beast, Thunder Phoenix had been nurtured with vast resources, reaching the low third-rank. As for the fourth-rank, that remained uncertain.

Whether it was a spirit bird or a spirit beast, as long as significant resources were invested, reaching the third-rank was only a matter of time. However, the fourth-rank was not guaranteed.

In this regard, they closely resembled cultivators.

Thunder Phoenix landed before Wang Qingling and gently rubbed its head against her trouser leg.

Wang Qingling smiled faintly, flipped her jade hand, and a palm-sized silver fruit appeared. Thunder Phoenix quickly ate it.

"Little one, eat more so you can grow to the fourth-rank someday and protect our family."

Wang Qingling affectionately stroked its head. Thunder Phoenix spread its wings, letting out a cheerful cry.

Wang Qingling understood, jumped onto its back, and Thunder Phoenix carried her, soaring high with exceptional speed.

After about fifteen minutes, Thunder Phoenix landed on the ground, and Wang Qingling dismounted from its back.

"Great-aunt, you're the only one who gets this treatment. I want to play with it for a while, but it ignores me."

Wang Mengbin said with an envious tone. He cultivated lightning-attribute techniques, so logically, Thunder Phoenix should be close to him. However, Thunder Phoenix ignored him, and not just him, but everyone else too. Only Wang Qingling could make Thunder Phoenix docile.

He couldn't understand why, as he had also fed Thunder Phoenix quite a few spirit fruits!

Thunder Phoenix let out a cheerful cry and flew back to the Purple Lightning Wood.

"It can't speak, but it can sense your attitude. If you treat it as a friend, it will treat you as a friend. If you only see it as a subordinate or a slave, it won't be close to you, especially since you didn't raise it from a young age."

Wang Qingling explained with a smile. Thunder Phoenix was hatched and raised by her personally, so it was naturally close to her.

She had raised Thunder Phoenix for decades; it would be strange if it weren't close to her!

Wang Mengbin gave a wry smile and said nothing more.