Qin Zhengyang's expression quickly returned to normal, and he laughed, "Brother Lin, where did you hear such rumors? How could there be such a person in the world? Nurturing spirit roots, it's utterly absurd!"
Lin Xiuwen replied calmly, "Brother Qin, there's no need to hide it. We already know. I think it's better to share such a remarkable person with everyone. Keeping it all to yourself isn't a good habit, and you wouldn't want other families to find out about this, would you?"
Who was the fool that leaked the information!
Qin Zhengyang was furious inside. Seeing Lin Xiuwen's confident demeanor, he knew the other party must have received definite news before coming to confront him.
Lin Xiuwen's threat was indeed hitting the Qin Family's weak spot.
"Brother Lin, just say what you want to do!" Qin Zhengyang gritted his teeth, suppressing his anger.
Lin Xiuwen's eyes flashed with joy—it was just as he thought!
He chuckled, "Brother Qin, there's no need to be so tense. Our families are related by marriage, and since he is your Qin Family's live-in son-in-law, the Lin Family merely wants to send some women over for Qin Changqing to help nurture some Spirit Root Immortal Seedlings. We won't let the Qin Family suffer a loss!"
Qin Zhengyang's expression softened slightly, and he pondered, "In that case, it's not impossible. However, nurturing spirit roots with Qin Changqing isn't something that can be done out of thin air; it requires consuming a large amount of spiritual qi, and our Qin Family has spent quite a few spirit stones on this."
The implication was clear: if you want the Qin Family's help, you'll need to pay up in spirit stones.
Lin Xiuwen had no objections to this. As long as they could nurture Spirit Root Immortal Seedlings, spending some spirit stones was nothing. He was already prepared.
He nodded immediately, "I won't make things difficult for Brother Qin. Name your price."
"To nurture a Supreme-grade Spirit Root Immortal Seedling, it must be done with women who have spirit roots. If your Lin Family wants this, you'll need to arrange for women with spirit roots." Qin Zhengyang looked at him, his tone becoming more serious, "Additionally, spirit stones are crucial. A Supreme-grade Spirit Root... requires at least a thousand spirit stones!"
"A thousand spirit stones? No problem."
Lin Xiuwen agreed readily. A child with a Supreme-grade Spirit Root—it's worth it even if it costs ten thousand spirit stones.
Qin Zhengyang was secretly pleased. Qin Changqing had produced a Supreme-grade Spirit Root Immortal Seedling for their Qin Family, and they only spent five hundred spirit stones. With the Lin Family giving a thousand spirit stones, they actually made a profit of five hundred.
Not a loss!
"Alright then!" Qin Zhengyang said calmly, "But this matter can only be arranged by our Qin Family. During this time, you cannot interfere or make contact, and I hope Brother Lin can keep this matter confidential. If it gets out, it won't be good for either of our families."
"Of course, of course!"
The two men laughed together.
Soon, the Lin Family sent over several women with low-grade spirit roots, and the Qin Family personally went to communicate with Qin Changqing.
Qin Changqing had no objections to this. After all, the Qin Family agreed to reward him with spirit stones based on the number and quality of children born. Marrying a few more wouldn't make much difference.
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Thus, Qin Changqing quietly took in a few concubines, though it was never made public.
A year later.
At the Lin Family residence.
Qin Zhengyang personally arrived, riding a magical artifact, and Lin Xiuwen led him into the study.
Qin Zhengyang smiled and cupped his hands, "Congratulations, Brother Lin, on the addition of a Supreme-grade Spirit Root Immortal Seedling."
As he spoke, he waved his hand to dispel the spiritual power disguise, revealing the swaddled infant in his arms.
Lin Xiuwen was overjoyed and quickly used the prepared spirit-testing stone to check. Instantly, the study was filled with dazzling light.
It was indeed a Supreme-grade Spirit Root!
"Hahahahaha!"
Lin Xiuwen laughed heartily, "Our Lin Family now has a descendant with a Supreme-grade Spirit Root!"
He knew well how precious a Supreme-grade Spirit Root was. It meant that in the future, the Lin Family could have one or even multiple Golden Elixir Adepts!
The status of the Lin Family would naturally rise!
"Thank you, Brother Qin!" Lin Xiuwen was full of gratitude, taking out a box from his storage bag and pushing it over, "Here are the thousand spirit stones we agreed upon. Please thank Brother Changqing for me."
For the Lin Family at this moment, even if it were two or three thousand spirit stones, they would give them without hesitation to win over Qin Changqing, who now represented the hope and future of the Lin Family.
"There's one more thing." Qin Zhengyang said solemnly, "As our two families have more and more Spirit Root Immortal Seedlings, if we send them all to the Taixuan Sect, over time, it might cause problems. I suggest we send these children to the top ten sects of the Jing Kingdom to avoid attracting unwanted attention."
Lin Xiuwen pondered for a moment and nodded seriously, "Brother Qin is absolutely right. That's how it should be!"
Now the two families were essentially tied together, sharing both glory and loss. Protecting Qin Changqing's secret was also protecting both families.
Today was the day Qin Fenglan was due to give birth. Perhaps due to the exceptional talent of the fetus, she was several months overdue compared to a normal pregnancy.
Qin Zhengyang and a dozen core family members personally guarded outside the door, feeling anxious, in stark contrast to the calm expression of Qin Changqing beside them.
Soon, the midwife came out holding the baby, and Qin Zhengyang quickly stepped forward to take the child, whispering, "Follow me."
As soon as the spirit-testing stone was placed above the baby's head, a dazzling spiritual light burst forth, brilliant and eye-catching. If not for the spiritual barrier, it would have surely attracted attention from outside.
"An... Earth Spirit Root!"
"It's really an Earth Spirit Root!"
"My goodness, in my lifetime, I actually get to see the legendary Earth Spirit Root!"
Qin Zhengyang and the other elders were full of shock, unable to calm down for a long time.
An Earth Spirit Root! This was a terrifying talent that, barring accidents, could smoothly cultivate into an Elemental Infant True Lord!
In other words, if everything went well, the Qin Family would also have an Elemental Infant cultivator to oversee them in the future!
Qin Zhengyang was trembling with excitement, quickly stabilizing himself with spiritual power, fearing he might disturb the child in his arms.
"Hahahaha!" Qin Zhengyang patted Qin Changqing on the shoulder, unable to contain his joy, "Changqing, you are a great benefactor to the Qin Family!"
Qin Changqing quickly cupped his hands and smiled modestly, "Just luck, just doing what I should."
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Qin Zhengyang waved his hand, and a large box floated out from his storage bag, filled with a dazzling array of spirit stones, "For giving our Qin Family an Earth Spirit Root Immortal Seedling, this is a tremendous merit. The Qin Family will not be stingy. Here are two thousand spirit stones as your reward!"
Qin Changqing was delighted.
The spirit stones consumed for this child were provided by Qin Fenglan, meaning the two thousand spirit stones from the Qin Family were pure profit, adding another two thousand years to his lifespan.
A great gain!
"Thank you, Patriarch!" Qin Changqing happily accepted, silently giving a thumbs-up to the system, his reliable partner.
The news of Qin Fenglan giving birth couldn't be kept secret. When Lin Xiuwen found out, he rushed over in a hurry, immediately asking, "Brother Qin, what is the aptitude of your esteemed daughter's child?"
Qin Zhengyang knew that it was impossible to keep this from Lin Xiuwen.
Lin Xiuwen had been keeping an eye on Qin Fenglan and had a rough understanding of how to utilize Qin Changqing, so he was eagerly anticipating the birth of Qin Fenglan's child.
"Ahem, no need to be so excited, it's just an Earth Spirit Root." Qin Zhengyang said with a smile.
Lin Xiuwen took a sharp breath, looking at Qin Zhengyang with a bit of annoyance.
Just an Earth Spirit Root? How could you say that so casually? This was a future Elemental Infant True Lord! A once-in-a-century prodigy!
Considering Qin Fenglan's aptitude, Lin Xiuwen's heart stirred, and he asked excitedly, "The quality of the Immortal Seedling is related to the woman's aptitude, isn't it? So, would a woman with a mid-grade spirit root suffice?"