Chapter 364: Distribution of Foundation Establishment Pills

"My child, spiritual roots aren't everything. As long as you cultivate diligently, you can still establish your foundation. Diligence can overcome deficiencies." Wang Mingyuan gently stroked his beard and comforted him.

Liu Qinger nodded, her face radiating tenderness. "That's right! Heaven helps those who help themselves. As long as you work hard, Grandma believes you'll also establish your foundation. Alternatively, you could learn the art of puppetry from your eldest sister, acquire a skill that benefits the family. Once you reach the ninth level of Qi Refining, the family will provide you with the spiritual items needed for foundation establishment."

Just then, Wang Qingjing walked in, her pretty face beaming with a wide smile.

"Grandma, Grandpa, Third Brother."

Wang Qingyang was Wang Changsheng's fourth son. However, as Wang Changsheng's third son had no spiritual roots, Wang Qingyang was naturally considered the third.

"Qingjing, what happened? You're smiling so happily, tell Grandpa and Grandma about it."

Wang Qingjing smiled sweetly, shaking a blue porcelain bottle in her hand, and chuckled, "Grandma, look! A Foundation Establishment Pill! The patriarch gave this to me. I'm going into seclusion to break through to the Foundation Establishment stage."

She had been learning the art of puppetry since childhood. Most clan members would start working for the family at eighteen, but she, not yet eighteen, could already craft low-grade first-tier puppet beasts. As her puppetry skills improved, the benefits she generated for the family increased year by year.

Guangdong Ren rewarded two Foundation Establishment Pills. Including the one seized from the Qin family, the Wang family now possessed a total of three Foundation Establishment Pills.

Wang Qingjing's puppetry skills were well-known within the clan; having already reached the ninth level of Qi Refining, she naturally received a Foundation Establishment Pill. Wang Qingyun, who could refine high-grade first-tier flying talismans and had also cultivated to the ninth level of Qi Refining, likewise obtained a Foundation Establishment Pill. Wang Qingzhi also received a Foundation Establishment Pill, largely due to Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan.

Wang Qingzhi had largely focused on cultivation in recent years; his role at the Spiritual Fishing Institute was mostly nominal, with many other clan members doing the actual work there. If not for being Wang Changsheng's son, he might not have received a Foundation Establishment Pill. While he could cultivate spiritual herbs, so could other clan members. However, Qi Shanshan had worked particularly hard over the years, cultivating an increasing number of spiritual fish and frogs known for their delicious meat. A significant portion of this credit was reasonably attributed to Wang Qingzhi.

Furthermore, Wang Mingyuan and Liu Qinger were old and yearned for great-grandchildren. However, Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan had stated that Wang Qingzhi could only marry Qi Shanshan after reaching the Foundation Establishment stage. Considering the advanced age of Wang Mingyuan and Liu Qinger, Wang Yaolong ultimately gave the last Foundation Establishment Pill to Wang Qingzhi.

Otherwise, according to the normal order, it would be ages before Wang Qingzhi could hope to obtain a Foundation Establishment Pill.

"A Foundation Establishment Pill! That's wonderful! Qingjing, do you need anything else? You must succeed in establishing your foundation."

Wang Mingyuan said with a smile, his eyes filled with doting affection.

Wang Qingjing began learning the art of puppetry at a very young age and had high proficiency. As the saying goes, a tiger does not beget a dog's cub. Wang Mingyuan—no, rather, the entire Wang family—placed great hopes on her, wishing for her to surpass Wang Changsheng and become an even more outstanding puppeteer.

Hearing the words "Foundation Establishment Pill," an envious look appeared on Wang Qingyang's tender face. He had already begun learning about cultivation and knew what a Foundation Establishment Pill signified.

Generally, cultivators with genuine spiritual roots can attempt to break through to the Foundation Establishment stage after reaching the ninth level of Qi Refining, often with the help of foundation-establishing spiritual items. The probability of successfully establishing a foundation using a Foundation Establishment Pill is quite high. Barring unforeseen circumstances, Wang Qingjing was expected to advance to the Foundation Establishment stage. However, with his four-spirit-root aptitude, even a Foundation Establishment Pill might not be sufficient for him to establish his foundation.

"Where's Qingzhi? Where did he go? Why didn't he come back with you?"

Wang Qingjing pouted and said, "Where else would he be? He must be at the Spiritual Fishing Institute. Grandpa, Grandma, Third Brother, don't call me for dinner. I'm going into seclusion to attempt to establish my foundation. Hehe, when Father and Mother emerge from their seclusion and see I've established my foundation, they'll surely be very happy."

At the Spiritual Fishing Institute, under a mulberry tree, Wang Qingzhi was enjoying tea and chatting with Qi Shanshan.

"Shanshan, the patriarch gave me a Foundation Establishment Pill. I can now try to break through to the Foundation Establishment stage. Once I establish my foundation, I will definitely marry you. At that time, I will help you establish yours as well."

Wang Qingzhi promised, his face filled with tender affection.

Since Wang Changsheng had agreed to his marriage with Qi Shanshan, the two had grown even closer.

"My Lord Wang, I don't deserve such treatment from you."

Qi Shanshan lowered her head and said, feeling a little guilty.

Wang Qingzhi knew she approached him with an ulterior motive, yet he still accepted her as his primary wife. Not only that, but Wang Qingzhi was also willing to help her establish her foundation. This depth of affection was too significant, and she felt a sense of guilt in her heart.

Wang Qingzhi held Qi Shanshan's hands and said earnestly, "I wish to win one heart, to grow old together and never part. You are the one for me."

Qi Shanshan's heart was touched by Wang Qingzhi's words of affection. Blushing, she said, "My Lord Wang, close your eyes. I have a gift for you."

Without thinking much, Wang Qingzhi closed his eyes. Suddenly, something moist pressed against his face, and he could vaguely feel a trace of warmth.

When he opened his eyes, Qi Shanshan had already stood up, her back to him.

"My Lord Wang, I will wait for you to marry me. I will diligently cultivate spiritual fish and frogs. I will devote my life to what I love."

Wang Qingzhi felt a warmth in his heart. He stood up, embraced Qi Shanshan from behind, and whispered, "Good, then it's settled."

After saying this, Wang Qingzhi turned and left.

In the main hall, Wang Qingshan was speaking with Wang Yaolong.

Wang Qingshan's contribution to obtaining the two Foundation Establishment Pills was invaluable. The family also heavily rewarded Wang Qingshan. During the previous trip to Chu State, Wang Changfeng had auctioned off a piece of silver essence. Having now achieved great merit, Wang Qingshan requested this silver essence from Wang Yaolong, who agreed. Once Wang Changsheng emerged from seclusion, he could refine a Natal Dharma Artifact for Wang Qingshan.

In addition to the two Foundation Establishment Pills, the Wang family also extracted silver adamantite ore worth tens of thousands of spirit stones. The Wang family's gains this time were substantial.

All three Foundation Establishment Pills had been distributed. Barring any unforeseen circumstances, Wang Qingjing and the other two were expected to establish their foundations.

Three Foundation Establishment cultivators meant considerable annual expenses. The Wang family's current territory was not extensive, yet the number of Foundation Establishment cultivators was steadily increasing.

To increase income and reduce expenditure, reducing expenditure was out of the question. With the number of Foundation Establishment cultivators constantly rising, even if each required merely a thousand spirit stones annually, the total would easily reach tens of thousands of spirit stones per year. This didn't even account for the over four hundred Qi Refining clan members. Therefore, cutting expenditures was impossible; increasing income was the only option.

In recent years, the Wang family had intensified efforts to cultivate talent. The number of talisman masters, artifact refiners, puppeteers, and alchemists had all increased. However, they could not generate significant profits in the short term.

Wang Qingshan had already reached the third layer of Foundation Establishment. Given the limited demonic beast resources in Wei State, he planned to lead a team to other states to hunt demonic beasts and bid farewell to Wang Yaolong.

"Qingshan, you are only at the third layer of Foundation Establishment. It's truly inappropriate for you to lead clan members to distant states to hunt demonic beasts."

If they hunted demonic beasts in Wei State, the family could still provide support if anything went wrong. However, if they ventured to other states to hunt demonic beasts and encountered unforeseen circumstances, the family would be unable to help.

Wang Qingshan was the most outstanding clan member of the "Qing" generation. Wang Yaolong did not want Wang Qingshan to suffer any mishaps.