Chapter 371: Sisters' Chat

With Wang Mingren's help, Su Bingbing could integrate into the Taiyi Immortal Sect more quickly, perhaps even becoming an apprentice to a Core Formation cultivator sooner.

Their voices were not loud, but many people still overheard them.

A member of the Wang family joining the Taiyi Immortal Sect? This was significant news, and while some believed it, others did not.

Wang Mingren was only at the Foundation Establishment stage, and Wang Changsheng had no intention of publicizing it widely. The Taiyi Immortal Sect had numerous Foundation Establishment disciples, and Wang Mingren was not yet prominent. The Wang family would only announce it widely if Wang Mingren could advance to the Core Formation stage.

Su Cheng smiled faintly and said sincerely, "Ninth Brother, we are the juniors. The next time Uncle Mingren returns, you must inform us. As juniors, we should always pay our respects to our elders; otherwise, it wouldn't be proper, don't you agree?"

Only after becoming a parent did Su Cheng truly understand the kindness of his own parents. He was already at the seventh level of Foundation Establishment, cultivating a profound-grade technique that could potentially lead to the Core Formation stage. However, he knew very well that without significant serendipitous encounters, forming a core would be difficult. His thoughts were mostly focused on his daughter, Su Bingbing.

When Su Bingbing was sent to the Taiyi Immortal Sect, she was already at the ninth level of Qi Condensation, so establishing her foundation would certainly not be an issue. However, to advance further on the path of cultivation, she needed to make many friends. Wang Mingren had joined the Taiyi Immortal Sect relatively early, and with his support, Su Bingbing would have a more comfortable experience.

"That's only right," Wang Changsheng replied with a smile. "If Uncle Mingren returns, I will certainly send someone to inform my brother-in-law and Second Sister."

Wang Changsheng agreed with a smile. He also hoped that Su Bingbing would fare better in the Taiyi Immortal Sect, as, after all, she also carried the Wang family's bloodline.

As the wedding banquet concluded, guests departed one after another. Wang Qingzhi was so drunk he was unconscious, and clan members helped him back to his room to rest.

In a quiet courtyard, Wang Changsheng and Wang Shuming sat in a stone pavilion, sipping tea and chatting.

Wang Changsheng had concealed his true cultivation level; to cultivators at the same stage, he appeared to be only at the sixth level of Foundation Establishment.

Wang Shuming chatted for a few moments, then got straight to the point. "Changsheng, if I may ask, can you now refine high-grade Level 2 puppet beasts?"

"Yes, I can," Wang Changsheng replied. "However, refining one high-grade Level 2 puppet beast would take at least a year."

Wang Changsheng admitted this; such a matter was not a secret, and he deliberately exaggerated the time required.

"Excellent!" Wang Shuming said, his expression solemn. "Changsheng, I'd like to order two high-grade Level 2 puppet beasts from you. I'll provide the materials, and you name your price."

"Father-in-law, has something happened?" Wang Changsheng asked. "Do you need my help?"

When Wang Changsheng was away, Wang Mingli was killed, and Wang Ruyan had returned to her maiden home for assistance, which Wang Shuming immediately provided. If the Wang family needed help, the Wang family would not refuse, but naturally, they would also expect to receive their due benefits.

"Nothing has happened," Wang Shuming explained. "I've opened a new trade route, but the journey is long, and we're short on personnel. With high-grade Level 2 puppet beasts, our safety can be better assured. Our Wang family's existing high-grade Level 2 puppet beasts are severely damaged, with only one still functional."

Wang Changsheng pondered for a moment, then nodded. "No problem. Two high-grade Level 2 puppet beasts within two years. And if circumstances permit, Father-in-law, you could include our Wang family. We can all prosper together and bear hardships together."

Wang Shuming patted his chest and agreed. He had put in great effort to establish a cooperative relationship with an immortal cultivation family, and because of the long journey, he had specifically ordered two high-grade Level 2 puppet beasts from Wang Changsheng. However, the Wang family would keep the profits for themselves and not share them with others; after all, no one ever complained about having too many spirit stones.

The Wang family had an increasing number of clan members, and he needed to earn more spirit stones to maintain the family's operations.

The father-in-law and son-in-law chatted for a while longer, then each returned to their respective residences to rest.

Wang Shuming and his wife stayed in Wangjia Fort. They doted on their young grandson, Wang Qingyang, and their granddaughter-in-law, Qi Shanshan, was also dearly loved by them.

Su Cheng left Wangjia Fort the next day, but Wang Changxue remained for the time being.

In a quiet courtyard, Wang Changxue and Wang Changyu were chatting.

Wang Changyu was pregnant again, her large belly making her movements somewhat inconvenient.

After Wang Qingyun established her foundation, she was stationed at Hongye Ridge, guarding dozens of acres of spirit herbs.

"Second Sister, it's been a long time since we last met, hasn't it?" Wang Changyu said, pulling Wang Changxue's hands affectionately. "It's rare for you to return; please stay a few more days."

Wang Changxue's slender eyebrows furrowed slightly, and she spoke in a chiding tone, "You're not young anymore, how did you get pregnant again? Aren't you afraid of the risks?"

Wang Changyu was a Qi Condensation cultivator, currently over seventy years old, and getting pregnant and giving birth at this age still carried some risks.

Wang Changyu smiled faintly and explained, "Qingyun has established her foundation and hasn't returned for a long time. Yuehua married out and only comes back for important matters. My husband and I have discussed it and plan to have another child. Regardless of whether they have spiritual roots, we'll raise them by our side to accompany us in our later years."

She had given birth to several children in her early years, but only Li Yuehua and Wang Qingyun possessed spiritual roots. After Wang Qingyun established her foundation, she rarely returned. After dinner each night, the couple would look at their empty house and feel a bit lonely. They planned to have another child to care for them in their old age.

Even if they didn't have more children, the family would still care for them in their old age, but such care could never compare to that from one's own children.

Li Yuehua had married out and only returned occasionally. Wang Qingyun had already established her foundation and was now helping the family with its concerns, leaving her parents feeling that they might die in their residence one day without anyone noticing.

Wang Changxue sighed, "If you hadn't been so determined to stay in the family back then, perhaps you could have joined an immortal cultivation sect and might have even established your foundation by now."

Wang Changyu shook her head and said earnestly, "Sister, you know me well. My heart for cultivation isn't steadfast; I just want to live this life comfortably. I think things are quite good now. I married someone I love, and my husband and I both enjoy making talismans—we share a common hobby. We travel, watch sunrises together, compete in talisman making, bake spiritual cakes, guide our daughters in talisman making, and watch them grow day by day. These things are far more interesting than cultivation."

Wang Changxue chuckled softly. "That's true; you're not someone who can endure loneliness. You truly wouldn't be able to handle closed-door arduous cultivation. And I'm no different. All I hope for now is that Bingbing fares well. Only when one becomes a parent does one truly understand parental kindness!"

Wang Changyu hesitated for a moment, then carefully asked, "Second Sister, are you perhaps upset with Ninth Brother for not telling you about Uncle Mingren?"

Wang Changxue gave a self-deprecating smile and said with a hint of resentment, "After all, I bear the Wang surname. Even if he told me, I wouldn't harm Uncle Mingren, would I? Is Ninth Brother treating me like an outsider?"

Wang Changyu sighed. "Second Sister, a married woman follows her husband. When Ruyan married into our Wang family, the Wang family didn't tell her everything either. Ninth Brother surely has his own concerns in doing this. Ultimately, your status is too sensitive—you are the sect master's wife. If you had married an ordinary Hundred Spirits Sect disciple, Ninth Brother might not have kept it from you. Don't blame him; for the long-term benefit of the family, he's not wrong to do this. If I were him, I would do the same."

Wang Changxue understood this logic, but understanding was one thing; she still felt very uncomfortable deep down.

"Never mind, let's not talk about this anymore. Let's talk about you!" Wang Changyu said, changing the subject. "Do you want to have another child? Bingbing isn't by your side, so having another child would be good for company. Otherwise, when you're old and guarding an empty house, you'll be very lonely."

"My husband doesn't have that idea for now," Wang Changxue replied. "He plans to diligently cultivate and strive to advance to the Core Formation stage. If it weren't for Qingzhi's marriage this time, he might have already gone into seclusion for cultivation. This seclusion will take at least ten to twenty years. We'll talk about it after he comes out."