Chapter 490: External Grandson Zhao Ziyu

Inside a bamboo building at Taiyi Immortal Gate, Wang Mingren was chatting with Xu Zihua. Wang Mingren, now at Foundation Establishment Layer 6, needed to accumulate enough contribution points to acquire Core Formation spiritual items.

The South Sea region was rich in demon beast resources, and Wang Mingren planned to go there, especially since Taiyi Immortal Gate had a branch established there.

"The South Sea has been quite chaotic in recent years, with casualties even among Core Formation cultivators. I doubt you'd achieve much there. The South Sea is close to the ocean, so water-attribute cultivation resources are more abundant. Your cultivation technique, however, is dual metal and fire attribute. I don't recommend you go to the South Sea," Xu Zihua said earnestly. He served in the Deacon Hall and was well-informed, having a thorough understanding of the situation at all of Taiyi Immortal Gate's branches.

During his trip to the Taiyi Secret Realm, Wang Mingren had brought back the spiritual herbs Xu Zihua needed. Wang Mingren, a dual spiritual root cultivator, had already reached Foundation Establishment Layer 6. Xu Zihua held high hopes for this disciple; if Wang Mingren advanced to the Core Formation stage, the sect would reward Xu Zihua, which would also benefit Xu Zihua's future development.

"This disciple is ignorant; please enlighten me, Master," Wang Mingren bowed respectfully and spoke sincerely.

Xu Zihua was an elder in the Deacon Hall, well-informed, and widely connected. Wang Mingren hoped Xu Zihua could arrange a good assignment for him, one that wouldn't hinder his cultivation and would ideally allow him to accumulate a large number of contribution points to prepare for Core Formation.

Xu Zihua smiled faintly and said, "The Northern Wilderness is dense with forests, the air is humid and hot, and it's rich in mineral resources, with more metal and fire-attribute cultivation resources. If you go to the Northern Wilderness, your cultivation speed will definitely increase significantly. Our Taiyi Immortal Gate was originally a small sect in the Northern Wilderness. Later, when humans developed the Eastern Barrens, our entire sect relocated here. We've developed for thousands of years to reach our current standing. However, Taiyi Immortal Gate was quite ostracized in the Northern Wilderness back then; we were essentially driven out."

"Driven out? Master, you must be joking!" Wang Mingren found it hard to believe. Taiyi Immortal Gate originated from the Northern Wilderness? And they were driven out?

"This is hardly something to joke about; why would I tease you? Our sect has always wanted to establish a branch in the Northern Wilderness, but the cultivation world there is quite exclusive, and with obstruction from other forces, we never had much opportunity. Decades ago, the major Northern Wilderness sect, Nine Nether Sect, experienced internal strife, reportedly over the position of sect master, resulting in the deaths and injuries of several high-level cultivators. Nine Nether Sect acted arrogantly and had long offended many forces. Our sect's expulsion from the Northern Wilderness back then was somewhat related to them. When Nine Nether Sect had its internal conflict, several sects united to besiege them, fighting fiercely. However, Nine Nether Sect was not destroyed, though the besieging sects suffered heavy losses. Several major powers intervened to mediate, and only then did the Northern Wilderness cease to be chaotic. It was under these circumstances that our Taiyi Immortal Gate extended its reach into the Northern Wilderness and established a branch. They are in urgent need of personnel, so it's perfect for you to go to the Northern Wilderness. Junior Sister Leng and Junior Brother Meng will both be heading there. If you're willing to go, I'll take you to meet them."

"Master, are you referring to Senior Aunt Leng and Senior Uncle Meng?"

"Of course, I mean Junior Sister Leng Rumei and Junior Brother Meng Tianzheng. The sect is sending them there, which clearly shows the importance we place on the Northern Wilderness. With the new branch just established, there will certainly be many opportunities to gain merit. Are you willing to go to the Northern Wilderness? Most of the Core Formation cultivators being sent to the Northern Wilderness this time are acquaintances of mine."

Wang Mingren was exceptionally surprised to hear this. Meng Tianzheng was the head of the Taiyi Five Prodigies, and Leng Rumei was a newly appointed member of the Taiyi Five Prodigies. Taiyi Immortal Gate sending them to the Northern Wilderness clearly indicated their intention to establish a firm foothold there. Given the Northern Wilderness's rich mineral resources, it was likely more than just establishing a foothold.

"This disciple will respectfully follow Master's command."

The cultivation environment in the Northern Wilderness suited Wang Mingren, and with the new branch just established, there would be many opportunities to gain merit. Most importantly, the Core Formation cultivators being sent to the Northern Wilderness were acquaintances of Xu Zihua. Wang Mingren would have to be out of his mind not to go.

Xu Zihua nodded with satisfaction. "Go back and prepare your things. In a few days, I'll take you to visit the Core Formation cultivators being dispatched to the Northern Wilderness. Make sure you don't disgrace me."

"Yes, Master. I will never forget your kindness in cultivating me," Wang Mingren said gratefully. Xu Zihua was indeed a reliable master; he never hesitated to pave the way for him when needed.

"By the way, the last time you left the sect, did you return to your family? Has your nephew emerged from his seclusion?"

Wang Mingren shook his head and said, "When I returned to the family, Changsheng was not present."

"Not there? Never mind, there's nothing else. You may leave now!"

Wang Mingren bowed respectfully and turned to leave.

***

In the State of Wei, at Green Lotus Villa.

In a quiet courtyard, Wang Qingjing's family of three was having their evening meal. Though called an evening meal, it was actually feeding Zhao Ziyu.

After taking the Foundation Establishment Pill, Wang Qingling successfully established her foundation and was transferred to Qingyue Market to manage affairs there. Wang Qingjing temporarily took over the management of the Beast Control Pavilion from Wang Qingling, allowing her to stay home and focus on her husband and son.

Zhao Ziyu was two years old. The little fellow was curious about everything, constantly reaching his small hands towards the dining table. Zhao Zheng held a porcelain bowl and fed Zhao Ziyu porridge.

Since Zhao Ziyu's birth, Zhao Zheng had primarily taken care of him. Wang Qingjing was only responsible for breastfeeding; all other daily chores like bathing, feeding, and dressing their son were handled by Zhao Zheng.

Zhao Zheng was now a role model for all husbands in the Wang family. Every clan member who visited Wang Qingjing praised Zhao Zheng, saying that Wang Qingjing had found a good husband.

A soft patter of footsteps sounded as a handsome, tall, and slender young man walked in. He wore a golden robe and had a broad smile on his face.

"Uncle, Aunt, are you having dinner?"

Wang Qingjing smiled faintly and said, "Qiuming, have you eaten yet? If not, please sit down and have something."

The young man in the golden robe was Wang Qiuming, Wang Changsheng's grandson, who had already reached Qi Refinement Layer 9.

"No need, Aunt, I've already had dinner. This piece of second-tier Purple Lang Spiritual Wood is a gift for my cousin Ziyu. Please don't dislike it." Wang Qiuming took out a piece of purple spiritual wood and handed it to Wang Qingjing.

Wang Qingjing thanked him and accepted the Purple Lang Spiritual Wood. She gave Zhao Zheng a subtle look, and Zhao Zheng understood. He took a green storage pouch from his embrace and said with a smile, "Qiuming, your uncle doesn't have many spirit stones on him, but here are five hundred spirit stones. You must take them. Your birthday is in a few days, so buy whatever you like."

Wang Qiuming repeatedly declined, but he couldn't refuse Zhao Zheng and eventually accepted the storage pouch.

"Qiuming, be careful with how you spend these spirit stones. You've reached Qi Refinement Layer 9, so you need to start preparing for Foundation Establishment," Wang Qingjing earnestly advised.

"Your nephew understands. Thank you for your guidance, Aunt."

A rush of footsteps sounded from outside. Before anyone appeared, a joyful male voice echoed: "Where is my grandson?"

As soon as the voice faded, Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan walked in, both with joyous expressions on their faces.

As soon as they returned to Green Lotus Villa, they learned that Wang Qingjing had given birth to a baby boy.