Chapter 1313: Opening the Minds of the Clan Members

After half an hour of casual conversation, Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan said their goodbyes and left. They then went to Fairy Ziyue's residence to see her.

Fairy Ziyue looked very weak, her face pale.

"Senior Brother Wang, Senior Sister Wang, you're finally back," Fairy Ziyue said with a weak smile, her tone revealing a hint of powerlessness. Her injuries were not light.

"Junior Sister Tian, we owe you a great debt this time; otherwise, our family would have been in deep trouble. I won't say much more, but we will find a way to help you heal."

Wang Changsheng solemnly promised. If Fairy Ziyue had used her spiritual treasure, the Fire Sparrow Fan, she wouldn't have ended up in such a state. However, if she had deployed it, the collateral damage from the fight would have spread, causing even more casualties among the Wang family cultivators.

Wang Ruyan held Fairy Ziyue's jade-like hand and said earnestly, "Junior Sister Tian, I am older than you. If you don't mind, let's call each other sisters from now on!"

Fairy Ziyue paused for a moment. She quickly grasped the unspoken implication of "sisters," and a blush spread across her pale cheeks, like a tapestry of clouds in the sky, adding a touch of alluring charm.

"Yes."

Fairy Ziyue nodded, lowering her head slightly, her heart fluttering.

"Husband, little sister, you two chat. I'll go check on Qingqi."

Wang Ruyan tactfully stood up and left, leaving Wang Changsheng and Fairy Ziyue alone.

In a secluded courtyard, Wang Qingqi sat in a stone pavilion, gazing at the open courtyard gate.

A fragrant breeze drifted by, and Wang Ruyan walked in.

Wang Qingqi had personally taught Wang Jiyu alchemy and overseen his cultivation. Although Wang Jiyu had made a grave mistake that Wang Qingqi would not overlook, he was still a descendant he had watched grow up, so Wang Qingqi's heart was filled with profound sorrow.

"Ninth Aunt, you're here."

Wang Qingqi forced a smile and greeted her.

"You knew I'd come. Your Ninth Uncle and I know you think highly of Jiyu. The child isn't fundamentally bad, but some mistakes, if made even once, can lead to disaster. It's crucial for other family members to understand the consequences of such errors."

Wang Ruyan said with a stern expression and a severe tone.

Wang Qingqi gave a bitter laugh and nodded, "I know, Nephew. It's just difficult because I've watched him since he was a child."

"It's normal to feel sad. Your Ninth Uncle and I were also very upset when Qingzhi was killed. This incident has also exposed many hidden dangers within our family. In the future, we must establish an outer island reception center. This incident also serves as a reminder that while our family is improving, we will still encounter various difficulties. We must always be prepared for danger in times of peace."

Wang Ruyan's expression softened as she offered comfort.

Wang Jiyu's mistake was unintentional. He grew up during the family's rise and hadn't experienced a time when enemies attacked their home. Coupled with the renown of the Azure Lotus Immortals throughout the South Sea, Wang Jiyu became careless. It's likely that not just Wang Jiyu but many other family members thought the same way, believing that with two Nascent Soul cultivators in the family, no enemy would dare to attack.

The Wang family had developed in the Five Dragon Sea Region for nearly sixty years. Thanks to the Azure Lotus Immortals, Wang family cultivators were highly respected wherever they went. How could they have imagined that enemies would attack Azure Lotus Island?

The family history documented the family's development and clearly recorded several calamities it had faced. How many family members truly took these calamities seriously? They believed times had changed, that those troubles were over, and that similar incidents would never happen again. Reality delivered a harsh slap to the face of these deluded Wang family cultivators, stunning them into disbelief.

Not to mention them, even Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan hadn't anticipated that True Monarch Huanglong would join forces with multiple Nascent Soul cultivators to attack Azure Lotus Island.

"Indeed! We must be prepared for danger in times of peace. We've lived in peace for too long and become complacent. Many family members believed that the destruction of the family was a distant concept. In the future, we must strengthen training in this area, absolutely preventing similar incidents from happening again."

Wang Qingqi said in a deep voice, his gaze unwavering.

"You're absolutely right, Qingqi."

Wang Changsheng's voice suddenly rang out as he quickly walked in.

After Wang Jiyu's execution, both Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan worried that Wang Qingqi might take it too hard, so they came specifically to comfort him. They emphasized that not only Wang Jiyu but even their own descendants would not be lightly spared if they committed such a grave error.

Wang Changsheng, Wang Ruyan, and Wang Qingqi reminisced about the past, specifically discussing the wayward descendants who had appeared throughout the family's history.

"Ninth Uncle, Ninth Aunt, I'm fine. I'm not that fragile. The family's development to this point hasn't been easy, and we cannot return to our previous state. Otherwise, we would all be sinners against the family. You two should go attend to your duties! I'm going to refine some pills."

Wang Qingqi forced a smile. He was deeply moved that Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan had personally come to console him.

"Try not to dwell on it, Qingqi. Take some time to rest. Don't spend all day in the alchemy room refining pills."

Wang Changsheng gently patted Wang Qingqi's shoulder, offering comfort.

After leaving Wang Qingqi's residence, they went to Ye Haitang's place, where she was chatting with Wang Qingjing and Wang Qingling.

"Qingjing, Qingling, you two may withdraw. We have something to discuss with Haitang."

Wang Changsheng had Wang Qingjing and Wang Qingling leave, leaving only himself, Wang Ruyan, and Ye Haitang.

Wang Mengfen had already reported to Wang Changsheng that Ye Haitang possessed a Nascent Soul stage ghostly creature, but Wang Changsheng was unsure why or how Ye Haitang came to possess it.

"Haitang, what exactly is going on? How do you have a Nascent Soul stage ghostly creature? Aren't you afraid of her backlash? Tell your aunt."

Wang Ruyan walked over, took Ye Haitang's hands, and spoke gently.

"Uncle, I had no choice at the time..." Ye Haitang said with a bitter smile, then briefly explained the entire incident.

"You cast a 'Life-Sharing Curse' on each other? This is troublesome. To break the curse, one of you must advance to the Spirit Transformation stage. Haitang, don't worry too much; there might be other ways, and your uncle will find a solution. However, you must not release her casually in the future, or it could be disastrous if she loses control."

Wang Changsheng cautioned with a solemn expression. If the ghostly creature were to lose control and go on a rampage on Azure Lotus Island, the resulting destruction would be comparable to True Monarch Huanglong's actions.

"I understand, Uncle. I would never release her unless absolutely necessary."

Ye Haitang readily agreed. She, too, was worried about Zhao Mei'er losing control and did not dare to release her casually.

Wang Changsheng, Wang Ruyan, and Ye Haitang chatted about everyday matters, enjoying each other's company.

"Uncle, Aunt, I heard from the Patriarch that you went to the Northern Border. Did you find out anything?"

Ye Haitang bit her red lip, asking softly, her beautiful eyes showing a hint of anticipation.

She had discussed with Wang Qingshan that the attacks on the family's three strongholds had become a heart demon for him, though he had easily resolved it. Without any unforeseen circumstances, if Wang Qingqi, Wang Qingjing, Wang Qingling, Ye Haitang, Wang Qingjun, Wang Qiuming, Wang Tianqi, and Wang Rongmiao were fortunate enough to attempt to reach the Nascent Soul stage in the future, this incident would very likely become their heart demon as well.

Among them, Wang Qingjing and Ye Haitang held the deepest obsession, as Wang Qingzhi, Zhao Ziyu, and Ye Yutong had died in the enemy attack.

If the culprits were personally eliminated, this matter would cease to be a heart demon.