Chapter 694 - 488: Expelled from the Family Register, Cast Out of the Clan Ancestral Hall

"Master Zhang is one of our Wang Family members.

His alchemy skills must not be learned by outsiders.

These Immortal Seeds are ultimately too young, and although they should understand that kindness is greater than enmity, it’s hard to ensure that nothing will go wrong."

"But what if this Zheng Yi also becomes part of our Wang Family?

He has already fathered a daughter with a Wang family woman, and the girl has a low-grade Spirit Root."

Wang Lei spoke with resolute and powerful words.

These words made everyone around fall into deep thought.

Birthing a child with a Spirit Root is of great significance to both the Immortal Seed and the Wang Family, and it also reflects Zheng Yi’s character to a large extent.

"In that case.

Let Master Zhang try first, it’s not yet time to determine lineage, so there’s no rush."

The Clan Leader gave his words, granting an opportunity.

"Thank you, Clan Leader."

Wang Lei cupped his hands, smiling lightly.

When the clan meeting ended, the Second Elder didn’t hold a grudge against Wang Lei, since this matter didn’t harm him or his granddaughter’s interests; why make more enemies?

Back at the family’s courtyard, the Second Elder informed Wang Miaomiao of the matter and asked, "Miao’er, what do you think of this Zheng Yi?"

Wang Miaomiao thought for a moment.

Impressions of Zheng Yi flashed through her mind from the past few days. She chose her words carefully and slowly said, "This person has a peaceful demeanor, extremely patient, and is very obsessed with alchemy.

He spends long hours in his chamber until his spiritual power is exhausted before slowly emerging.

On other days, he doesn’t waste time or energy with other apprentices.

Even when communicating, it’s mainly about discussing alchemy experience.

This person seems quite decent, and I have heard he is also loyal to our Wang Family, so he could be considered a kind-hearted person.

Grandfather, why did you suddenly ask about this?"

The Second Elder smiled lightly, not telling his granddaughter about Master Zhang’s legacy or the family’s decision.

Wang Miaomiao had now reached the middle-stage Qi Refining.

Possessing a top-grade Spirit Root, she was a good candidate for Foundation Establishment.

Unless Zheng Yi one day breaks through to the realm of a Second-grade Alchemist, it would be hard for him to be on equal footing with Wang Miaomiao.

Even though the status of an alchemist is high, after a hundred years they just become dust, how could they compare to the many Divine Techniques possessed in the Foundation Establishment Realm?

In the Cultivation Realm, strength still reigns supreme, so the Second Elder temporarily put the matter aside.

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The next day, Zheng Yi departed from home.

He embraced his wife Wang Qingg, gently kissing her on the cheek.

With a slight smile, he said, "My dear, wait for me to return."

Wang Qingg bashfully lowered her head, eyes full of infatuation.

Zheng Yi treated her so well that she deeply appreciated her fortunate situation.

Arriving at the front of the Alchemy Pavilion’s chamber, Zheng Yi had yet to enter when Wang Mei, whom he had encountered a few times over the past days, suddenly stepped forth and blocked his path sideways.

"You thief, our Wang Family has been kind enough to support you, and yet you dare to steal from us! Tell me, which force sent you?"

Wang Mei’s eyes shimmered with a cold light as she sternly questioned.

This commotion immediately attracted other alchemy apprentices who also arrived at the Alchemy Pavilion in the morning.

These alchemy apprentices were perceptive and quickly understood the scene before them.

To become an alchemy apprentice,

in the secular world, they were all strong-willed, determined, and quite clever, not to mention they were present yesterday and personally heard Wang Mei’s plot against Zheng Yi.

How could they not understand the reason?

The crowd dispersed, not wanting to involve themselves in such a troublesome matter.

Wang Bu’er, with triangular eyes and a mean expression, also stepped out, his right hand flashing with a green light, holding a hemp rope, and strode forward menacingly.

As if today, he was determined to take down this "thief" Zheng Yi.

Zheng Yi looked at the two of them, sighing inwardly.

The anticipated trouble had finally arrived.

Though he had yet to show extraordinary talent, he seemed to have still offended these petty people.

In a small temple, there’s a great demon wind, and when the water is shallow, the kingfish are many, the ancients were not mistaken.

"What could I steal?

This chamber only has three portions of herbs, one pill furnace, what’s there to steal?

The spirit pill produced already includes my share.

Why would I do such a thing?"

Zheng Yi frowned and looked at the two, trying to explain.

But they were intent on framing Zheng Yi, so how would they listen to his explanations?

"Thief, it seems unless we deal with you properly, you won’t confess!"

"Wang Mei, why waste words with him? Just take him down; after all, the family won’t make a big deal over an Immortal Seed."

"What a heavy killing aura!"

Upon hearing this, a flash of killing intent crossed Zheng Yi’s heart.

Looking at Wang Bu’er before him, this was the first time since arriving in this world he had such a fierce desire to grind someone to dust.

Suddenly, Zheng Yi’s ears twitched as he sensed something.

With a look of disgust, he immediately said loudly, "Without any evidence, you plan to take me away?

When did the Wang Family become so disorderly?

Without rules, how can we establish order? One day,

if someone uses such despicable means to slander tributes like Master Zhang, wouldn’t these tributes also be disposed of by you, ending with an unjust fate?"

Zheng Yi intentionally led them on, wanting this farce to escalate further.

"Hmph, in front of the Wang Family.

What does Master Zhang count as?"

"If not for the Wang Family feeding him, where could a cultivator like him find a good life outside?

Never mind Master Zhang, even those tributes, only outwardly do we show them some respect; in this Piaomiao Mountain, it is our Wang Family who is the true master!"

The two were full of arrogance, their words increasingly unrestrained.

Zheng Yi had a self-mocking look, as if for the first time, this unyielding youth.

was witnessing the bitterness and darkness of this world.