In the square, one child after another was having their talents tested.
When Qin Qipeng placed his small hand on the spirit-testing stone, it immediately emitted a dazzling, blinding light.
"This... this is a Supreme-grade Spirit Root!"
"Qin Qipeng, Supreme-grade Spirit Root!"
Hearing "Supreme-grade Spirit Root," Qin Rongrong was so overwhelmed with happiness that she trembled. Even though she had been mentally prepared, she was still shocked by her son's talent.
"Brother Changqing, I love you so much."
Qin Rongrong shouted in her heart. She had been anxious over the years, but at this moment, seeing her son's incredible talent, everything was worth it.
"No, I must have another one!"
In the next second, a wild idea burned in her heart.
"Congratulations, congratulations!"
"Heaven bless the Qin Family!"
***
Amidst the lively congratulations, the news of Qin Qipeng's Supreme-grade Spirit Root spread throughout the Qin Family.
"Did you hear? Jia Qiang's son tested as having a Supreme-grade Spirit Root!"
"I heard too. Jia Qiang has finally turned things around in the Qin Family. He's only had one son all these years, and he's been the subject of much gossip."
"A Supreme-grade Spirit Root... Even a major sect like the Taixuan Sect would fight over him. This talent is sure to reach the Golden Elixir Realm and has the potential to break into the Elemental Infant Realm. If I had such a son, I'd wake up laughing from my dreams!"
"Jia Qiang can really hold his head high this time!"
"Indeed, I heard that just yesterday, an elder from the Taixuan Sect personally came to accept Qin Qipeng as a direct disciple and has already taken him into the sect!"
On the road, Qin Changqing heard the discussions around him, and his eyebrows raised.
He remembered that today was the day the Qin Family conducted their unified aptitude tests. His child hadn't participated in this public testing, but others didn't know that Qin Qipeng was his son.
Hold his head high? That guy Jia Qiang should be thanking me!
Qin Changqing thought to himself, now certain that Jia Qiang indeed had physical issues. If it weren't for that incident with Qin Rongrong, he might never have had a child.
As he was thinking, a voice interrupted his thoughts.
"Brother Changqing!"
Qin Changqing turned around to see the still charming Qin Rongrong approaching him quickly from a side path.
Just what I was afraid of.
Qin Changqing smiled and greeted her, intending to slip away, but Qin Rongrong was quick and grabbed him, somewhat resentfully saying, "Brother Changqing, why are you running?"
Qin Changqing chuckled awkwardly, "I'm not running. I just suddenly remembered something at home that I need to handle quickly. Rongrong, let's talk later."
But Qin Rongrong held onto him and directly said, "Brother Changqing, you know Qipeng has a Supreme-grade Spirit Root, right?" Get faster updates on novelping.com.
Qin Changqing nodded, "Congratulations, congratulations!"
Qin Rongrong stared at him intensely, "There are some things we both know. Brother Qin, I want you to help me one more time."
After Qin Qipeng, Jia Qiang never had another child and lost interest in that aspect, focusing on cultivation and gradually neglecting his wives and concubines, including Qin Rongrong.
Qin Changqing pretended not to understand, "Help you with what?"
Qin Rongrong's gaze was firm, "Help me have another child!"
Seeing that he couldn't avoid it, Qin Changqing sighed, "Rongrong, we've already made a mistake once. We can't keep making the same mistake!"
No matter what Qin Rongrong said, Qin Changqing refused to agree, until she finally threatened, "Brother Qin, if you don't agree, I'll go to the family head and explain everything!"
Qin Changqing's expression twitched.
This woman is ruthless, willing to give up her reputation for a child?
But this also hit Qin Changqing's weak spot, so he had to agree, and Qin Rongrong half-pushed, half-pulled him away.
That night, the clouds and rain returned, and old dreams were revisited.
[Detected partner has a Low-grade Spirit Root, please choose:]
[1. Consume a ten-year Lifespan Enhancement Seed to give birth to a child with a High-grade Spirit Root]
[2. Consume a hundred-year Lifespan Enhancement Seed to give birth to a child with a Supreme-grade Spirit Root]
For a better next generation, Qin Changqing still chose the second option.
He also felt a bit sorry for this woman; marrying Jia Qiang was indeed a bit of a hardship for her.
Qin Rongrong lay contentedly against Qin Changqing's broad and sturdy chest, murmuring in her sleep, "Brother Changqing, give me a couple more children, will you..."
This woman is a real enchantress. Does she know how much I've lost? And she wants two more... Qin Changqing was startled and quietly slipped away while Qin Rongrong was asleep.
***
Another eight months passed in a flash.
Qin Xiaolan finally reached her time to give birth.
Outside the room, not only Qin Changqing and some wives and concubines were present, but even elders like Qin Xiaohe were there, looking somewhat nervous.
With a loud cry, the door opened, and the midwife came out holding the child, smiling, "Congratulations, it's a girl!"
Qin Changqing took the child with a smile, no longer feeling the initial excitement and nervousness, but still very happy.
"Brother Changqing, bring the child in."
Qin Xiaohe led a few people into the side chamber, and with a flip of his hand, a special stone appeared, the spirit-testing stone that could detect the aptitude of newborns.
"Supreme-grade Spirit Root!"
Everyone was stunned, then their eyes filled with joy, and they laughed heartily at Qin Changqing, "Brother Changqing, you were right, excellent!"
Soon, Qin Zhengyang arrived upon hearing the news, and after personally witnessing the baby's aptitude, he also showed great joy, immediately rewarding Qin Changqing with five hundred spirit stones.
"Brother Changqing, you are the Qin Family's lucky star, this is your reward!"
Qin Changqing quickly accepted and thanked him.
Qin Zhengyang looked at Qin Changqing with increasing favor and said, "Changqing, I wish to marry my daughter to you, what do you think?"
Qin Changqing was taken aback, not expecting Qin Zhengyang to be willing to marry his daughter to him, and he cupped his hands, "The family head's kindness is greatly appreciated, but isn't it a bit sudden for the eldest lady to marry me?"
The Qin Family's eldest daughter, Qin Fenglan, had Mid-grade Spirit Root aptitude, far beyond what a live-in son-in-law like him could aspire to.
He already had so many wives, and Qin Zhengyang was willing to let his precious daughter join his large family?
Do I have that much charm?
Alright, I know, it's for better children!
This system should be renamed the "Bride-giving System"... Qin Changqing thought to himself.
Qin Zhengyang waved his hand, "You are a great contributor to the Qin Family, how could it be a grievance? Since you have no objections, let's set a good date for the wedding!"
Seeing Qin Zhengyang say this, Qin Changqing naturally wouldn't object. Marrying another wife, especially such a beautiful one, who would complain?
After returning, Qin Zhengyang explained everything to Qin Fenglan.
Qin Fenglan was initially unhappy with Qin Zhengyang's decision, but upon hearing that Qin Xiaolan had indeed given birth to a child with a Supreme-grade Spirit Root, she was also shocked and somewhat tempted.
This Qin Changqing was indeed extraordinary.
With an ordinary mortal woman, he fathered a child with a High-grade Spirit Root, and with a woman with Low-grade Spirit Root aptitude, he fathered a child with a Supreme-grade Spirit Root.
She had a Mid-grade Spirit Root, so wouldn't that mean... she could give birth to a genius with an Earth Spirit Root!
Qin Zhengyang stroked his beard and smiled, "If you and Qin Changqing can indeed have a child with an Earth Spirit Root, our Qin Family might one day have an Elemental Infant True Lord. Xiao Lan, then you would be the mother of an Elemental Infant Realm cultivator, with a status comparable to those sect leaders, and you could have multiple Earth Spirit Root children!"
These words were like a strong tonic, making Qin Fenglan's heart race.
An Elemental Infant True Lord, in the top ten sects, and even in the entire Jing Kingdom, is a figure of great importance!
And she would be the mother of one or even multiple Elemental Infant True Lords!
Just the thought made Qin Fenglan feel like she might faint from happiness.
"I'll leave it to Father to decide!"
Qin Fenglan's eyes sparkled, and she finally stopped arguing, agreeing to it.
Half a month later, the Qin Family was brightly decorated, and the eldest daughter of the Qin Family officially married Qin Changqing. The family head personally presided over the event, making the wedding an unprecedentedly grand affair.
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