Qin Changqing was once again called upon for a significant task, and this time it was even more prestigious. The Lin Family's top female prodigy, Lin Yuxia, a disciple of the Taiqing Sect elder with high-grade spirit root aptitude, was involved.
Upon learning this news, Qin Changqing couldn't help but be surprised for a moment. The Lin Family was truly generous, sending such a promising disciple to him, a mere Qi Refining Realm cultivator?
To have a child with a Heaven-grade spirit root, it seemed they were willing to sacrifice anything.
Qin Changqing was indifferent to who came to him now. As a live-in son-in-law, he was essentially a tool for the Qin Family, and whether he agreed or not, he had to comply.
However, given the high status of the other party, he was quite looking forward to it.
That night!
Lin Yuxia quietly entered Qin Changqing's room. Seeing her ethereal aura, extraordinary temperament, and at least a nine out of ten in appearance, Qin Changqing couldn't help but secretly sigh, "To die under the peony flower, even as a ghost, one would be amorous."
He decided to play along with her for ten thousand.
"Can you really give me a child with a Heaven-grade spirit root?" Lin Yuxia blinked her big eyes, sizing up Qin Changqing, still somewhat uncertain.
Having come this far, there was no turning back, and she just sought peace of mind.
However, the man in front of her was quite handsome and young, which she found acceptable.
Qin Changqing smiled faintly, "You should know, I've already had several children with Earth-grade spirit roots. With your high-grade spirit root, having a Heaven-grade spirit root child shouldn't be a problem, but I still need to absorb enough spiritual qi."
"How much more spiritual qi do you need?" Lin Yuxia had to ensure the quality of the child she would bear.
Qin Changqing called up the system in his mind to check.
[Host: Qin Changqing]
[Lifespan: 7650]
According to the tenfold increase rule, to have a Heaven-grade spirit root child, it should require consuming ten thousand years of lifespan, and he was still short by over two thousand.
Qin Changqing pondered for a moment, "Based on my past experience, to achieve a Heaven-grade spirit root, I currently need at least five thousand spirit stones, and this would be a bit of an overdraw for me. You would need to compensate me with ten thousand spirit stones afterward."
He raised a finger as he spoke.
This time, he was asking for a lot because, with unexpected situations like Lin Yuxia's, he had to be cautious. What if another high-grade spirit root suddenly appeared next time and he didn't have enough stock? That would be tough for the child.
"Fifteen thousand spirit stones?" Lin Yuxia was initially stunned, then reassured.
To have a Heaven-grade spirit root child, paying a price was necessary, and Qin Changqing asking for fifteen thousand spirit stones actually gave her more confidence.
Moreover, objectively speaking, exchanging fifteen thousand spirit stones for a Heaven-grade spirit root child was more than worth it.
"Alright, here are fifty mid-grade spirit stones, you absorb them first." As a disciple of the Taiqing Sect elder, Lin Yuxia naturally had some savings and directly took out fifty mid-grade spirit stones from her storage bag and handed them to Qin Changqing.
One mid-grade spirit stone was equivalent to one hundred low-grade spirit stones.
Qin Changqing quickly absorbed them, and his lifespan increased to over twelve thousand.
"Then... we can begin." Qin Changqing slowly approached.
Being so close to a man for the first time made Lin Yuxia's cheeks blush, "Wait, I'm not ready..."
However, for Qin Changqing, who had maxed out his proficiency, this situation was child's play. There was no need for preparation. As Cheng Yaojin would say... one word, fuck!
Suddenly, like a spring breeze overnight, thousands of pear blossoms bloomed... As the moon rose, Qin Changqing paused and began making a choice.
[Detected partner with high-grade spirit root, please choose:]
[1. Consume ten years of lifespan enhancement seed to give birth to a child with high-grade spirit root]
[2. Consume a hundred years of lifespan enhancement seed to give birth to a child with supreme-grade spirit root]
[3. Consume a thousand years of lifespan enhancement seed to give birth to a child with Earth-grade spirit root]
[4. Consume ten thousand years of lifespan enhancement seed to give birth to a child with Heaven-grade spirit root]
"Choose 4!"
Qin Changqing quickly responded in his mind, undoubtedly choosing the fourth option. After making the choice, it was time to slack off and enjoy himself.
The humble abode welcomes the uninvited guest, the delicate flower blooms for the gentleman!
The Taiqing Sect elder's disciple, who had kept herself pure for years, finally became a woman.
The sun was high in the sky!
Lin Yuxia reluctantly left Qin Changqing's room.
Even though they had just met, this man had left a very deep impression on her.
...
A few days later, the Lin Family delivered the promised ten thousand spirit stones, which Qin Changqing gladly accepted.
Watching Lin Xiuwen leave with a smile, Qin Zhengyang felt a bit envious and somewhat uncomfortable.
Qin Changqing was clearly the Qin Family's live-in son-in-law, yet he was giving others a Heaven-grade spirit root child, and the first Heaven-grade spirit root child wasn't even for the Qin Family.
Qin Xiaohe noticed Qin Zhengyang's thoughts and transmitted, "Patriarch, with Lin Yuxia's high-grade spirit root aptitude, giving birth to a Heaven-grade spirit root shouldn't be a big problem. If the Lin Family has a Heaven-grade spirit root child, they will surpass our Qin Family in the future, and I'm afraid the Lin Family won't be satisfied with just one Heaven-grade spirit root. Lin Yuxia will most likely come again."
Qin Zhengyang sighed gloomily, "It's a pity we don't have a woman with a high-grade spirit root in the Qin Family."
Qin Xiaohe suddenly whispered, "Patriarch, do you remember Feicui?"
"Qin Feicui?"
Qin Zhengyang was slightly taken aback, then understood Qin Xiaohe's meaning, his eyes gradually lighting up, "You mean... Huang Qianqian?"
Qin Xiaohe nodded.
Qin Feicui was a woman from the Qin Family married into another cultivation family, the Huang Family, and her daughter, Huang Qianqian, had a high-grade spirit root!
"The Huang Family has a Golden Elixir Patriarch, and our strongest is only at the Foundation Establishment Realm. If they discover Qin Changqing, it could be troublesome." Qin Zhengyang was tempted but a bit conflicted.
If the Huang Family forcibly took Qin Changqing, the Qin Family wouldn't be able to stop them.
Now, Qin Changqing was the Qin Family's treasure!
Who could resist the temptation of a Heaven-grade spirit root?
Qin Xiaohe continued, "A Heaven-grade spirit root, taking a little risk isn't out of the question. We can secretly contact Feicui and have her bring Qianqian back for a family visit..."
Qin Zhengyang furrowed his brows in thought. This method was risky, as a married daughter was like water thrown out, and who could guarantee Qin Feicui's loyalty to the Qin Family? This chapter was taken from novelping.com without permission.
However, the temptation of a Heaven-grade spirit root was too great, and Qin Zhengyang finally gritted his teeth and nodded, "Alright, contact Feicui and have her return as soon as possible."
"Rest assured, Patriarch, I will arrange everything properly!" Qin Xiaohe smiled.
Half a month later, Qin Feicui returned to the Qin Family with her daughter, Huang Qianqian, and Qin Zhengyang personally welcomed them and explained the situation.
"A Heaven-grade spirit root!" Qin Feicui and Huang Qianqian both showed skeptical expressions, "Brother, how is this possible?"
"As the patriarch, would I deceive you?" Qin Zhengyang understood Qin Feicui's feelings and immediately had Qin Xiaohe bring a few children over.
Qin Feicui personally tested the children's aptitudes and was instantly speechless with shock.
She knew the Qin Family's situation well, and producing even a mid-grade spirit root was difficult. Now, suddenly, there were so many newborns with supreme-grade spirit roots, making it hard not to believe.
"Qianqian, what do you think?"
Qin Feicui looked at her daughter, Huang Qianqian, with some anticipation. She couldn't force her daughter, although she also wanted a Heaven-grade spirit root child.
With the facts before her, Huang Qianqian was naturally tempted, but she was still hesitant. After all, she was young, had never had a Dao Companion, and had never met Qin Changqing. She didn't know what kind of person he was, and the thought of having a child with a stranger made her anxious.
"Qianqian, don't feel burdened. This is all for the family's future. Think about it, if you have a Heaven-grade spirit root child, you'll be admired wherever you go..."
"You must know how powerful a Heaven-grade spirit root child is. In the sect, they're treasured..."
After several rounds of persuasion, Huang Qianqian blushed and dispelled her worries, agreeing.
That night, Qin Changqing and Huang Qianqian were secretly sent into the bridal chamber, along with ten thousand spirit stones, with a promise of an additional five thousand spirit stones as compensation afterward.
Qin Changqing was long accustomed to this. As long as there were enough spirit stones, women were no problem!
By now, Qin Changqing had seen many beauties. Although Huang Qianqian was quite good, she seemed a bit more inexperienced compared to Lin Yuxia. However, she had her unique charm, as each beauty had her own fragrance.
A Heaven-grade spirit root child meant consuming another ten thousand years of lifespan, which made Qin Changqing both pained and happy.
The next day, Qin Feicui and Huang Qianqian found Qin Zhengyang in the study, hesitating before speaking, "Brother, I think it's best not to hide this from the Huang Family."
"Qianqian is, after all, a daughter of the Huang Family. Once a Heaven-grade spirit root child is born, it can't be concealed."
Qin Zhengyang raised an eyebrow, put down the book in his hand, and looked somewhat displeased, "Feicui, even though you've married into the Huang Family, you're still a Qin Family disciple. Has it only been a few years, and you're already speaking for outsiders?"
Qin Feicui quickly waved her hand, "Brother, that's not what I mean. Think about it, with Qin Changqing, our Qin Family's immortal seedlings will surely increase, and the resources needed to cultivate these seedlings will be even more substantial. If we send them all to the sect, it will eventually be exposed, and the family can't support them..."
Qin Zhengyang's brows slowly furrowed.
What Qin Feicui said was indeed true and was also a concern for them.
Stop producing immortal seedlings? That's impossible. Who could refuse their family's rapid growth?
Seeing this, Qin Feicui struck while the iron was hot, "The Huang Family is a Golden Elixir Clan, rich in resources, and possesses a third-grade spiritual vein. They can fully cultivate these children themselves, without needing to send them to the sect. Once these children reach Foundation Establishment or even Golden Elixir, they can venture out on their own. The Huang Family can serve as a transitional phase for their early cultivation... If you agree, brother, I can discuss with the Huang Family to have Qin Family disciples with cultivation talent join the Huang Family for training!"
"Yes, Uncle, this way, the Qin Family will face much less risk, and I'm sure the Huang Family won't refuse such a temptation."
Huang Qianqian also chimed in.
Qin Zhengyang pondered for a long time, "This matter concerns the survival of the Qin Family's interests. I'll discuss it with the elders before making a decision."
Qin Feicui and Huang Qianqian knew it couldn't be rushed and could only withdraw for now, waiting for the Qin Family's deliberation.
This matter was crucial for the Huang Family, but they didn't want to strain relations with the Qin Family.
Once the two families cooperated, the Huang Family could also utilize Qin Changqing, and their rise would be just around the corner!