Chapter 686 - 484: Resuming Qi Cultivation and Taking Out the Yellow Dragon Pill

"It’s just luck."

Wang Xing said with a simple smile.

With a determined look, he addressed everyone in front of him again, "Fellow Daoist Zheng Yi must have also broken through early. He has been reclusive for this past half year.

Although he visits the Skill Transmission Hall from time to time, he is also very diligent."

As half a year passed, the closeness between Wang Xing and Zheng Yi seemed to have diminished quite a bit, and even their forms of address had changed.

Previously, Zheng Yi’s vast experience and rich life knowledge allowed him to handle everything exceptionally well. But now they were equals, so Wang Xing naturally saw no need to address him as an elder brother.

"Elder Wang has arrived!"

Suddenly, a shout came from outside the crowd.

Instantly, many Immortal Seeds turned their gaze toward Wang Lei.

A glimmer of sharpness flashed in Wang Lei’s eyes.

He approached the group and spoke, "Today, Immortal Seed Zheng Yi has borne a son for our Wang Family. From this day forward, the monthly Spirit Stone allowance will increase from three to five pieces.

The lower-grade Spirit Liquid from our Wang Family’s Piaomiao Mountain, received every half-year, will increase from one bottle to two."

Upon Wang Lei’s sudden announcement, cultivation resources nearly doubled.

Among the crowd, including Wang Xing, many cast envious eyes toward Zheng Yi, who was currently stepping out of the courtyard and walking toward them.

Suddenly, someone spoke up: "So that’s what Fellow Daoist Zheng Yi was planning. The Wang Family has expectations for childbearing. We cannot delay any longer."

"Otherwise, when the time comes, they will be expelled by the Wang Family."

The Wang Family’s requirements weren’t high, within three years.

These Immortal Seeds should at least have one child by then. Three years should be more than enough time unless they were infertile from the beginning.

Everyone began to speak.

Wang Lei looked appreciatively at Zheng Yi, ready to express some regretful sighs.

The next moment, seeing Zheng Yi approaching, the Celestial Cloud Technique operating within him was somewhat concealed but largely taking shape.

Then seeing Zheng Yi’s Spiritual Qi light flickering, though not closely examined, it was clear enough.

Wang Lei blurted out instinctively, "You brat, you’ve broken through to the first layer of Qi Refining."

"Greetings, Elder Wang."

Zheng Yi stepped forward and cupped his hands with a humble expression, "I just happened to break through the other day. Perhaps with a daughter at home, my mind has become more open.

Naturally, I’ve reached this point."

"You can’t say it like that."

Wang Lei waved his hand, "It definitely comes from all your past preparations. I didn’t expect that even with a lower-grade Spirit Root and losing your Primordial Yang Body early, you could reach this step within half a year. That’s commendable."

Wang Lei patted Zheng Yi’s shoulder in consolation.

In half a year.

Among the many Immortal Seeds, only five people in total, never having touched the path of cultivation, had entered the first layer of Qi Refining, including Zheng Yi and Wang Xing.

Along with three others: Zhao Wang, Yun Ming, and Bai Lingtian, three males and two females.

"Keep up the good work."

Wang Lei encouraged, recounting the rewards once again.

"Thank you, Elder Wang."

Zheng Yi spoke again.

"When you reach the third layer of Qi Refining, plus elevate your Alchemy Skill to the level of an apprentice, by then, your standing within the Wang Family will be respectable."

Elder Wang continued.

Zheng Yi silently nodded, while Elder Wang slowly walked away.

Among the remaining Immortal Seeds, there were no more discussions about Zheng Yi seen earlier, as each person eagerly approached him.

"Who would have thought, Fellow Daoist Zheng Yi’s cultivation prowess is so impressive. We underestimated before."

"Hahahaha, is Fellow Daoist Zheng Yi choosing the Alchemy Skill?

To be so valued by Elder Wang, in the future among us Immortal Seeds, perhaps it’s Fellow Daoist Zheng Yi who will lead."

"Fellow Daoist Zheng Yi, in the future, we Immortal Seeds must assist one another and work together."

Facing the flattery of the crowd.

Zheng Yi returned each smile, ensuring no one felt neglected.

Zheng Yi saw Wang Xing approaching, and he stepped forward and said, "Greetings, Fellow Daoist Zheng Yi."

Zheng Yi was momentarily stunned, but in his mind, he understood. How times have changed; "Greetings, Fellow Daoist Wang Xing."

Zheng Yi returned the greeting.

Recalling the days of life-and-death brotherhood in the mundane world and in Wang Family Village was now in the past, and soon they would share future prosperity.

"Congratulations, this is a gift for the child’s first meeting."

Wang Xing said with a simple smile, taking a jade pendant from his embrace, inscribed with the characters "Well-being," carrying a good meaning.

The others followed suit, offering similar gestures.

When Zheng Yi returned to his residence.

His arms held quite a few items, their value adequate. Though not treasures containing Spiritual Qi, they were somewhat useful both in the mundane world and within the Wang Family.

They represented their goodwill.

Zheng Yi handed all these items to the servants of Wang Yumo’s courtyard; they were for the child, not for him as a Fellow Daoist.

"Husband, does the child have a Spirit Root?"

Upon arriving at the bedside, Wang Yumo looked at him with an expectant gaze.

"It should have one."

Zheng Yi said, "Tomorrow, I shall have someone from the Skill Transmission Hall come and examine it."

"Thank you, Husband."

Upon hearing this, Wang Yumo gently leaned against Zheng Yi.

In the Wang Family, having offspring meant entirely different treatment.

Before him, Wang Yumo indeed lacked a Spirit Root.

Innate Yin Qi indeed didn’t enhance Spirit Roots, but Zheng Yi’s Spirit Root remained, albeit currently damaged. It truly wronged the child.

But Zheng Yi was also helpless.