Chapter 736: Wang Qingqing's Retreat

In the Coral Sea, on Sea Cucumber Island.

In the main hall, Wang Qiuling convened a meeting of Foundation Establishment cultivators for the year-end statistics.

The Coral Sea currently has 357 cultivators, with twelve at the Foundation Establishment stage. Wang Qingjing is the most advanced among them, at Foundation Establishment Layer Nine.

Wang Qingjing had advanced to Foundation Establishment Layer Nine six months ago. If she had Core Formation spiritual materials, she could attempt to reach the Core Formation stage.

After developing the puppet formations, the Wang family's efficiency in hunting demonic beasts greatly increased, which also reduced their losses. However, this accelerated the wear and tear on the puppet beasts, consequently requiring the Wang family to have more puppet masters.

Wang Qingjing can craft high-grade second-tier puppet beasts, while Zhao Ziyu can craft mid-grade second-tier puppet beasts.

"This year's income is 88,345 spirit stones, and our expenditure is 54,832 spirit stones. The crafting and repair of puppet beasts account for one-third of the expenditure, and family members' stipends account for half. This year's profit is 33,513 spirit stones. However, we've run out of Foundation Establishment Pills and need to acquire a few more."

Wang Qiuling's willow-like brows furrowed slightly. She looked at a young man in a red shirt beside her and asked, "Qiuyan, are you able to refine Foundation Establishment Pills now?"

Wang Qiuyan is a second-tier alchemist who had always studied alchemy under Wang Qingqi in his earlier years.

"I've attempted to refine them twice, but both times I failed. I don't have much confidence. If Fourth Uncle could guide me for a bit longer, that would be great. Otherwise, if we could get a few more third-tier demonic cores, and I could try refining them a few more times, perhaps I'd succeed."

Wang Qiuyan himself wasn't very confident. After entering the Foundation Establishment stage, he was busy cultivating. If the family acquired third-tier demonic cores, they would hand them over to Wang Qingqi to refine Foundation Establishment Pills. Wang Qiuyan had only had the chance to attempt refining them twice, and both attempts failed.

At the mention of Foundation Establishment Pills, everyone present thought of Wang Qingqi.

"Foundation Establishment Pills? I've brought back quite a few." A joyful voice suddenly rang out.

As soon as the voice faded, Wang Qingshan walked in, a faint smile on his face.

During the great war among the six major forces in the Crimson Moon Sea, the Wang family plundered a vast amount of cultivation resources, acquiring over twenty Foundation Establishment Pills alone. This time, Wang Qingshan returned not only with two portions of Core Formation spiritual materials but also a batch of cultivation resources, which included ten Foundation Establishment Pills.

"Seventh Brother (Seventh Uncle)." Seeing Wang Qingshan, the cultivators present all stood up.

Wang Qingshan nodded. His gaze fell on Wang Qingjing, and a look of delight appeared on his face: "Eighth Sister, you've reached Foundation Establishment Layer Nine! That's wonderful."

"Seventh Brother, do you have any news about my father and mother?"

"Yes, I'll tell you later." Wang Qingshan nodded with a smile, took out a string of storage beads, handed them to Wang Qiuling, and said, "Qiuling, these contain a sum of cultivation resources that Ninth Uncle and Ninth Aunt and I acquired. Record them and use them as needed!"

Wang Qiuling was excellent at managing family affairs, and Wang Qingshan trusted her.

"Yes, Seventh Grand-Uncle."

"Alright, Eighth Sister, come with me; I have something to tell you. Qiuling, you all may continue."

Wang Qingjing and Wang Qingshan went to a private room. Wang Qingshan briefly explained Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan's situation in the Crimson Moon Sea. As Wang Changsheng's daughter, Wang Qingjing already knew they were in the Crimson Moon Sea.

After hearing Wang Qingshan's account, Wang Qingjing breathed a long sigh of relief. She smiled and said, "I didn't expect so much to happen in the Crimson Moon Sea. It's good that Father, Mother, and Seventh Brother are all safe."

"Qingjing, Ninth Uncle and Ninth Aunt asked me to bring you these two portions of Core Formation spiritual materials, along with two embryonic defensive magic treasures. We hope you can reach the Core Formation stage."

Wang Qingshan took out a green storage bead and handed it to Wang Qingjing.

With two portions of Core Formation spiritual materials, two embryonic defensive magic treasures, and a set of third-tier defensive formations, the external factors were already more than sufficient. It remained to be seen whether Wang Qingjing could successfully reach the Core Formation stage.

"Okay, then I'll enter seclusion to cultivate."

Wang Qingjing had over thirty years of lifespan remaining, and she only had one chance to attempt to reach the Core Formation stage. This was mainly because she had switched cultivation techniques, which wasted a lot of time. This, coupled with bottlenecks, meant she would have reached Foundation Establishment Layer Nine much earlier.

"Go into seclusion with peace of mind! If you can reach the Core Formation stage, it will benefit our entire family."

Wang Qingshan agreed with a smile. He also needed to enter seclusion to cultivate for a period.

With two bottles of low-grade third-tier pills that enhance spiritual power, his cultivation speed should not be too slow.

Wang Qingshan took out a set of third-tier defensive formations and arranged them at Wang Qingjing's residence.

Upon returning to his residence, Wang Qingshan took out a porcelain bottle. He poured out a Skycloud Pill and popped it into his mouth.

Soon, a large expanse of green glow emanated from Wang Qingshan's body. The sound of swords humming loudly filled the air. A phantom image of a green flying sword slowly appeared above Wang Qingshan's head, followed by a second, then a third...

Eastern Barren Lands, Taiyi Immortal Sect, a quiet courtyard.

Wang Mingren was talking to Xu Zihua about something. Wang Mingren's brows were tightly furrowed.

"What? Transfer me to the Northern Border?"

Wang Mingren possessed dual spiritual roots. After reaching the Core Formation stage and living in a place abundant with gold and fire spiritual energy, and with Xu Zihua's help, he successfully cultivated to Core Formation Layer Two. He had presented the Glass Golden Body, a defensive spiritual art acquired by his family, to the sect. However, the Taiyi Immortal Sect had already obtained this defensive spiritual art, as its original owner had been selling it everywhere.

If he wanted to become one of the Taiyi Five Prodigies, he would have to perform great meritorious deeds. Staying within the sect offered no opportunities for such achievements, so he would definitely need to be dispatched externally.

Wang Mingren hadn't expected Xu Zihua to send him to the Northern Border.

Xu Zihua nodded and said, "There aren't many conflicts in the Eastern Barren Lands, and no lucrative assignments either. As for the Southern Sea, it's quite chaotic there, and the environment isn't suitable for your cultivation. The Northern Border's environment is suitable for your cultivation. Furthermore, the Northern Border has been unstable in recent years, and our sect might need to expand, so we urgently need personnel. You've stayed in the Northern Border before and have an established network, so it's most fitting for you to go there."

Hearing this, Wang Mingren's brows furrowed even tighter.

Due to Ximen Feng's presence, he didn't want to go to the Northern Border, as he wanted to avoid Chen Xiang'er getting unnecessarily jealous.

The last time he secretly went to the Northern Border, Chen Xiang'er found out and gave him the cold shoulder for a long time. Their relationship had only recently improved.

"You're worried about Xiang'er getting jealous, aren't you? Don't worry, I'm transferring you to another location, not the Fire Phoenix Mountain Range. The Northern Border's environment is beneficial for your cultivation, and Xiang'er will understand. If you don't go to the Northern Border, then perhaps only the Western Desert would suit you. The Western Desert is Buddhist territory, sparsely populated, with very few oases. Aside from monks who chant sutras and abstain from meat, not many cultivators stay in the Western Desert for long."

Wang Mingren pondered for a moment, then nodded and agreed. Xu Zihua was right; he cultivated the "Golden Flame Scripture," and the Northern Border was indeed the most suitable place for him.

If Chen Xiang'er got jealous, he could just take her to the Northern Border with him. That would prevent her from always being suspicious.

Just as Wang Mingren expected, when he told Chen Xiang'er about it, Chen Xiang'er's expression immediately turned cold, and she frowned, saying:

"You're going to the Northern Border? You want to go find that woman, don't you? You haven't had a peaceful life for long, and you're already impatient?"

Wang Mingren was her precious treasure, and she was very afraid of him being taken from her.