Time flies, and another year has passed.
The Huang Family!
A cultivator hurriedly entered the hall and handed a spirit talisman to Huang Mingyi. "There's another message from the Azure Sea Sect. This time, Elder Guan personally wrote the talisman."
Huang Mingyi's eyelid twitched as he asked, "Is there still no news from Miaoying?"
"None."
"Reply to them, saying that Miaoying is still in secluded training and cannot return to the sect for now."
The person took the order and left.
Huang Mingyi sighed, worry evident in his eyes.
He hadn't expected Huang Miaoying's pregnancy to last this long. Huang Qianqian had already given birth to her second child, a Heaven Spirit Root, yet there was no news from Miaoying, making him anxious.
After all, Huang Miaoying was Guan Zilan's direct disciple, and there were intentions for her to marry into the Guan Family, so naturally, there was more concern for her.
Not returning to the sect for two years had already aroused Guan Zilan's suspicion, and this was the fourth inquiry from the Azure Sea Sect this year.
But Huang Miaoying definitely couldn't return to the sect now. Going back with a big belly would surely infuriate Guan Zilan.
"We can only delay for now. Hopefully, Miaoying will give birth soon..."
Huang Mingyi let out a bitter smile.
As for Qin Changqing, over the past year, he had reached the peak of the ninth level of Qi Refining through gradual cultivation feedback, just a step away from the Foundation Establishment Realm.
However, this step wasn't easy to take, as it was a major breakthrough that required more cultivation feedback from his children.
He wasn't in a hurry, as he had plenty of lifespan and could wait for his children to grow.
With no worries about cultivation, he spent his days either with his wife or children, occasionally going out to make choices. Life was fulfilling, and except for occasionally worrying about his children facing the harsh realities of the world, he was quite content.
Another year passed in the blink of an eye.
Inside the Qin Family residence.
Qin Changqing took a deep breath, set up a restriction around him, and then brought up the system interface.
【Received one-tenth of Qin Qiming's cultivation feedback. Accept?】
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【Received one-tenth of Qin Mengxue's cultivation feedback. Accept?】
【Received one percent of Qin Mengyao's cultivation feedback. Accept?】
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"Accept!"
Qin Changqing agreed decisively, and instantly, a surge of abundant spiritual power came pouring into his body from all directions.
Qin Changqing's face flushed slightly, and the spiritual power within him surged violently, gradually turning into a liquid state.
This was a sign of a breakthrough.
"Not enough, accept it all!!"
Veins bulged on Qin Changqing's forehead, and as if in response to his words, more spiritual power surged forth.
Boom!
Qin Changqing felt a deep, resonant sound echo within him, like a great bell, as the bottleneck finally broke through. He instantly felt transformed, as if stepping into a new world. You are reading on g.com, the official source.
Foundation Establishment Realm!
"I've finally reached the Foundation Establishment Realm!"
Qin Changqing's face was flushed with excitement. "This is the feeling of the Foundation Establishment Pill, so powerful!"
"Children, listen to your father say thank you."
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Azure Sea Sect, Guan Zilan's cultivation cave!
A female cultivator flew into the cave.
"Greetings, Master!"
Guan Zilan's cool voice inquired, "Is Miaoying still not coming back?"
The female disciple handed over a message talisman. "The Huang Family replied that Sister Miaoying is still in secluded training and cannot return for now."
"I went to the Huang Family but didn't see Sister Miaoying. They said she was in secluded training, at a critical stage, and shouldn't be disturbed for fear of affecting her cultivation. I couldn't forcefully investigate."
"Secluded training? Miaoying just broke through to the mid-Foundation Establishment Realm. It's still early for her to attempt the Golden Elixir. Why would she need such a long secluded training? With Miaoying's talent, she should have broken through after three years of secluded training... I need to see what the Huang Family is up to!"
With those words, Guan Zilan flew out of the cave, riding her magical treasure swiftly through the sky.
Huang Family residence.
A streak of rainbow light descended from the sky, landing directly, ignoring the Huang Family's formation barrier.
"Who dares intrude on the Huang Family!"
Someone shouted loudly.
A woman in a purple dress landed in the courtyard, coldly sweeping her gaze over the approaching Huang Family disciples. The pressure she casually emitted was suffocating.
"Do not be rude!"
Huang Yuanjing hurriedly arrived, and upon seeing the woman, he was taken aback, his eyes flashing with fear and guilt. He stepped forward and bowed. "Junior greets Elder Guan! Why didn't Elder Guan notify us in advance of your visit? I would have come to greet you!"
This person was Huang Miaoying's master, Elder Guan Zilan of the Azure Sea Sect.
"No need for greetings. Where is Miaoying? Have her come see me. She's been at home long enough; it's time to return!" Guan Zilan said indifferently.
Sweat appeared on Huang Yuanjing's forehead.
Huang Miaoying was currently in the delivery room, about to give birth. At this critical moment, Guan Zilan had come personally, catching him off guard.
Just one more day!
If only they could wait one more day.
Huang Yuanjing was anxious, unsure how to handle the situation.
"Elder, Miaoying is in secluded training and cannot come out to meet you. Disturbing her might lead to a deviation." Huang Yuanjing could only speak with a stiff face.
"Not convenient?"
Guan Zilan raised an eyebrow and snorted heavily. "I am her master, and it's inconvenient? Whether she will have a deviation, I will know at a glance. Moreover, if anything happens, I am the one who should protect her!"
"Do you think anyone is more qualified than me?"
Huang Yuanjing felt bitter, repeatedly bowing. "Of course not, who could be more qualified than Elder Guan? It's just that Miaoying is in secluded training within the family, isolated by a formation..." This chapter was copied from novelping dot com without permission.
Facing an Elemental Infant True Lord, he dared not act to stop her and could only try to persuade her, buying time.
Other Huang Family upper echelons also arrived one after another.
Facing the might of an Elemental Infant True Lord, many showed signs of panic. Guessing that the visitor was Guan Zilan, some with weaker mental fortitude turned pale with fright.
Seeing the Huang Family's anxious and evasive expressions, Guan Zilan's suspicions deepened. She snorted coldly and directly spread her divine sense over the entire Huang Family.
Almost instantly, she locked onto Huang Miaoying in the delivery room, her face changing dramatically.
"You dare deceive me!"
Guan Zilan's face turned icy, her eyes filled with disappointment and anger.
Huang Miaoying had exceptional talent and intelligence, earning Guan Zilan's deep affection, almost treating her as a daughter.
Unexpectedly, the disciple she painstakingly nurtured had deceived her, igniting her fury.
"Elder Guan..." Huang Yuanjing, seeing Guan Zilan's expression, realized she had discovered the truth. He shivered, wanting to explain but unsure how, his face full of fear.
"I'll deal with you later!"
Guan Zilan coldly left a remark, her figure suddenly disappearing, reappearing in the delivery room the next moment.
"Master..."
Huang Miaoying, struggling in labor, was shocked to see Guan Zilan, attempting to get up but falling back weakly.
"Miaoying... how could you... why would you do this!" Guan Zilan couldn't understand why her beloved disciple, who had avoided her for three years, was now giving birth.
"Did the Huang Family force you?"
Guan Zilan's anger surged, losing control of her emotions for the first time since breaking through to the Elemental Infant stage.
"Master, it's not the family's fault. I... I... I did it willingly..." Huang Miaoying didn't know how to face her master.
"You are truly a good disciple of mine. For three years, I wondered why you didn't return, worrying about you. I never imagined you would deceive me just to have a child?" Guan Zilan's eyes were filled with disappointment, scolding, "What kind of man is worth such a sacrifice, damaging your Dao foundation to bear his child?!"
Guan Zilan had her own plans. Huang Miaoying was still in her cultivation prime, and Guan Zilan indeed wanted her to marry into the Guan Family, but only after forming her Golden Elixir.
A congenital spirit body, prematurely bearing children, would also deplete her spiritual body and Dao foundation.
She didn't want to affect her disciple's future, but Huang Miaoying had willingly fallen, secretly becoming pregnant!
And she was already giving birth!
"Master, I..."
Huang Miaoying was full of shame.
But now, her strength was waning, the child about to be born had absorbed too much of her spiritual power.
Guan Zilan also saw Huang Miaoying's current state, not suitable for questioning.
"Everyone out!" Guan Zilan, with a cold face, waved everyone else out of the delivery room. "Hmph, I won't hold this against you for now. Let's get the child born first!"
After all, she was her disciple. Despite her mistakes, Guan Zilan's heart ached. She gently infused spiritual power to assist Huang Miaoying in childbirth.
"Master... it hurts!"
"Hmm? Why is giving birth so difficult? You're not a mortal, how can you have a difficult labor?!"
"This child..."