Chapter 202: Wang Changxue Foundation Establishment

As soon as Wang Changsheng stepped out of his residence, he saw Wang Mingjiang walking towards him.

"Uncle Twenty-One, are you here for the second-tier puppet beast? I was just about to deliver it to you!"

Wang Changsheng's residence was not far from Wang Mingjiang's, just a few steps away.

Wang Mingjiang shook his head and said with a smile, "Changsheng, Changping and Changxue are back."

"Second Sister and Fourteenth Brother are back? What about Uncle Thirty-Five?"

After the Wang family helped Hundred Spirits Sect persuade four cultivation families to stay, Hundred Spirits Sect rewarded Wang Changxue with a Foundation Establishment Pill. Wang Changxue successfully established her foundation after taking it.

After Wang Minglong and Wang Changping joined Hundred Spirits Sect, Wang Changxue naturally took good care of them, using her connections to find them easy assignments.

Five cultivation families moved to Ningzhou. Among them, the Huang family from Wolong Valley occupied the Lin family's stronghold. The five new cultivation families quickly integrated into Ningzhou by intermarrying with local cultivation families.

There was no longer a Song Kingdom, only Wei. Local cultivation families were eager to establish ties with Wei, readily forming marriage alliances with the five new families, and the Wang family was no exception.

The Huang family's ancestor was a disciple of Hundred Spirits Sect and had rendered great service in the war, so they naturally took control of Hongye Ridge.

After the Lin family withdrew from Ningzhou, the Wang family, with three Foundation Establishment cultivators, became the strongest cultivation family. The four cultivation families persuaded by the Wang family to stay all deferred to them.

Huang Deqi from the Huang family personally visited Wang Changsheng, seeking a marriage alliance with the Wang family. Wang Changsheng did not refuse, and Wang Changting married Huang Deqi's cousin, Huang Delin, leading to frequent interactions between the two families.

After the two families became in-laws, the Huang family's Foundation Establishment cultivators in Hundred Spirits Sect took good care of Wang Changxue and the other two. Working together, their future would undoubtedly be brighter.

Wang Changxue returned once after establishing her foundation, but Wang Changping and Wang Minglong had ongoing assignments and couldn't leave, so they hadn't been home for several years.

"No, Minglong took on a refining job and can't come back. Changxue is here to ask for your help; you'll understand when you see her."

Soon after, Wang Changsheng met Wang Changxue and Wang Changping in the assembly hall.

Wang Changxue was now at the first level of Foundation Establishment, and her features had become even more refined.

Wang Changping was at the ninth level of Qi Condensation, just a step away from Foundation Establishment. Perhaps because he hadn't been home in so long, he seemed a bit reserved.

"Second Sister, Fourteenth Brother, how have you been?"

Wang Changsheng forced a smile and spoke a polite greeting.

"We're doing well, Ninth Brother. We came back this time to ask for your help."

Wang Changxue explained the whole situation in detail.

After joining Hundred Spirits Sect, thanks to Wang Changxue's care, both Wang Minglong and Wang Changping found easy assignments. However, Wang Changping felt the monthly contribution points were too few, so he decided to hunt demonic beasts to earn points more quickly.

Wang Changxue, worried something might happen to him, accompanied him. They split the contribution points from killing demonic beasts seventy-thirty.

They specifically targeted first-tier demonic beasts and had been safe. On one accidental occasion, while pursuing a demonic wolf, they unexpectedly discovered a Flame Spider's nest. Inside were a second-tier mid-grade Flame Spider and several century-old Flame Flowers. Flame Flowers were the main ingredient for refining the second-tier low-grade Blazing Fire Pill and could also be used to prepare spirit cuisine.

The two of them naturally couldn't defeat the second-tier mid-grade Flame Spider, but they thought of Wang Changsheng and Wang Mingjiang.

Wang Changsheng was already at the fourth level of Foundation Establishment, had entered the Ghost Abyss, participated in major battles, and even cleared six levels of the Demon Suppression Tower, demonstrating his formidable strength.

Most importantly, Wang Changsheng cultivated water-attribute techniques, as did Wang Mingjiang and Wang Changxue. Since water restrains fire, with Wang Changsheng and Wang Mingjiang's help, killing the Flame Spider would be no problem.

"Oh, I thought it was something serious! I just finished refining a set of magical artifacts; let's test their power against this second-tier mid-grade Flame Spider!"

Wang Changsheng smiled faintly and readily agreed.

Wang Mingjiang also did not decline and agreed to go.

Hearing Wang Changsheng and Wang Mingjiang's replies, Wang Changxue and Wang Changping were both delighted.

"Second Sister, I don't need these two magical artifacts. If you don't mind, keep them for self-defense!"

Wang Changsheng took out the Azure Moon Pearl and Azure Moon Sword and handed them to Wang Changxue.

Wang Changxue and Wang Changping would be hunting demonic beasts, so they couldn't go without some magical artifacts. Anyway, he had plenty, and wouldn't miss these two.

While fighting on the front lines, Wang Changsheng had acquired many magical artifacts. Wang Mingjiang and Wang Changfeng had each obtained three. When Wang Changxue returned last time, Wang Changsheng had given her a set of flying dart artifacts.

"Changxue, look how good Changsheng is to you."

Wang Changxue thanked him, accepted the two artifacts, then took out a yellow wooden box, handed it to Wang Changsheng, and smiled, "Ninth Brother, these are the materials you asked me to collect for you: Ice Severing Stone, silk spun by a second-tier mid-grade Ice Silkworm, and Profound Ice Jade."

Ice-attribute refining materials were relatively rare. Wang Changsheng had always wanted to refine more ice-attribute magical artifacts but hadn't been able to. Since Wang Changxue was a disciple of Hundred Spirits Sect and knew many Foundation Establishment cultivators, it was easier for her to collect ice-attribute refining materials, so Wang Changsheng asked for her help.

"Thanks, Second Sister. How many spirit stones do these materials cost in total?"

Upon hearing this, Wang Changxue's eyebrows furrowed slightly, "Ninth Brother, I don't like to hear that. You've given me several magical artifacts, and now I'm helping you collect refining materials, and you're asking me about payment? Am I that kind of person?"

"Second Sister, I didn't mean anything else. I just thought it might be tough for you in Hundred Spirits Sect, and having more spirit stones would help you manage your affairs." Wang Changsheng chuckled awkwardly, explaining.

"After all, I'm a Foundation Establishment cultivator now; I get a fixed salary every month. Besides, the family gives me a sum of spirit stones every year. Don't be so polite with your sister. We're family; why be so formal?"

Wang Mingjiang smiled, interjecting. "Changxue is right. You're siblings; don't be so distant."

Seeing this, Wang Changsheng didn't insist further. He thanked her and accepted the yellow wooden box.

That evening, Wang Mingjiang, Wang Changsheng, Wang Changxue, and Wang Changfeng gathered together, drinking tea and chatting.

Wang Changxue spoke about Wang Minglong and Wang Changping's situation in Hundred Spirits Sect, while Wang Changfeng recounted the Wang family's development over the past few years.

Although Wang Changxue had joined Hundred Spirits Sect, the Wang family still provided her with a sum of spirit stones each year for her cultivation.

"Second Sister, you're not young anymore. If you find someone you like, get married! When Mother passed away, she always worried about finding you a good husband's family. Father hasn't stopped talking about it all these years either."

Wang Changxue's dark eyebrows furrowed slightly as she shook her head, "I don't want to get married. I'm not some mortal woman who has to marry and have children. Instead, Uncle Twenty-One, Eldest Brother, and Ninth Brother, you three should also start families to add new blood to the clan. Especially you, Ninth Brother, Third Aunt is getting old; she really wants grandchildren. To be frank, while Third Aunt is still with us, if you settle down and start a family, she'll surely be overjoyed. Unlike my mother, who never lived to see Eldest Brother settle down and start a family."

Hearing this, Wang Changsheng smiled and nodded, the elegant figure of Wang Ruyan spontaneously appearing in his mind.

How he wished to settle down and start a family, but watching his parents age day by day, feeling powerless, left a bitter taste in his mouth.

Wang Mingyuan and Liu Qing'er were already over sixty years old. Their chances of establishing their foundation were very low, and the best outcome for them would be a natural passing.

Liu Qing'er had privately urged Wang Changsheng to settle down, but Wang Changsheng had always found excuses to put her off.

Since he was going out anyway, after their mission was complete, he planned to visit the Wang family and call on Wang Ruyan, just to get acquainted.