Family Cultivation: Evergreen of the Song Family

Song Changsheng waved his hand and set up a restriction to conceal his aura. Then he took out all the spoils of the trip and began to talk about what he had seen and heard in the trench.

"It's quite remarkable that such a large skull has survived after all these years."

However, the fate of these sea monsters was somewhat unexpected to me, but it is not unusual in the South China Sea.

There are many strange and unusual things there. I heard that the Song family is near the Canglan River and can go straight into the South China Sea.

"I advise Fellow Daoist Zixu not to be too curious. It would be best if you could avoid going in the future. This... is just my humble advice." Ji Shinian smiled enigmatically.

He clearly knew some inside information. Thinking of the South China Sea Ruins, Song Changsheng wanted to know more, but Ji Shinian deliberately changed the subject as soon as he opened his mouth.

"Oh my, there's even a Blood Spirit Stone! It was definitely worth the trip. Even at our level, this is a rare treasure."

There are four boxes here. How about we each take two boxes?

"So good."

“These things are of little use to me. I will only take half of the Dragon Blood Mud, and the rest will all belong to you, fellow Daoist. How about I take all the bones of these true dragons?” Ji Shinian said, pointing to the mountain of spiritual materials and plants.

Given his cultivation level and status within the Myriad Manifestations Palace, nothing could attract him except for breaking through to the Nascent Soul stage; these spiritual materials were dispensable to him.

Among the mountain of spiritual materials, apart from the unopened boxes and jade bottles, he was only interested in the [Dragon Blood Mud] and the true dragon skeleton; the [Blood Spirit Stone] was merely an afterthought.

“Then I, Song, have taken a great advantage from you, fellow Daoist. How about this: these jade boxes and jade bottles are all in odd numbers, so if you have more, you can have one of them,” Song Changsheng said with a smile.

The Song family has a huge debt in the Twin Islands. After taking these spiritual materials back and paying off their debt to the Wanlong Chamber of Commerce, they can still make a profit.

“Excellent, excellent.” Ji Shinian naturally had no reason to refuse. Looking at the jade boxes, he sighed again, “It’s just a pity that my cultivation is not good enough. Otherwise, if I had killed that old yaksha, I would have been able to get a lot of treasures off him.”

The true treasures of the sea races are rarely piled up in their vaults. Regardless of whether they are used or not, they are always carried by the strongest members of the race. Even the more civilized Alligator Dragon race does the same.

Despite the abundance of treasures Song Changsheng saw in the Crocodile Clan's treasury, most of them were actually useless to them. The real treasures were all on Canglan Water Lord; otherwise, how could he have let them in so easily?

This is also one of the main reasons for the rapid decline of the Sea Yaksha clan. With the death of a large number of powerful members of the clan, most of the foundation they had accumulated over the past ten thousand years was lost. The remaining portion was consumed on their exile, and they lived a very miserable life.

Ye Minghong was, after all, a demon king. Although he had just broken through, he didn't even have a suitable weapon. He was using a trident of the third-tier top grade, which was hard to explain.

If it were the Song family, they would sell everything they own to buy a magical artifact. Magical artifacts and combat power are equivalent, and a handy magical artifact can have an effect greater than the sum of its parts.

There were twenty-seven jade bottles in total, and only five jade boxes. Song Changsheng received thirteen and two respectively, and neither of them opened them.

Right now, since no one knows what their choices will be, they can still feel a bit more at peace. But if they knew, trouble would inevitably arise. Human nature is greedy, so it's best not to test it.

"Now that things are settled here, we should head back. They've probably received the gift you left for them on the way. I wonder what their reaction has been," Ji Shinian said lazily, stretching.

Song Changsheng's heart stirred slightly. To be honest, he was also looking forward to seeing how much of a surprise those enhanced versions of "Lei Zhenzi" would bring.

As the two were returning, they could still faintly hear Nightshade's roars that soared into the sky; clearly, he was still searching for their whereabouts.

Unfortunately, the Sea Yaksha clan excels in the [Law of Thunder], while Song Changsheng and his companions escaped using the [Law of Space]. Their skill was insufficient, and they couldn't find any trace of them.

Neither of them had revealed their real names before, but they both used the "Dharma Image" that was the hallmark of the Myriad Manifestations Palace. Even if Ye Shi Nu investigated, he could only trace it back to the Myriad Manifestations Palace.

Even the most arrogant sea demons wouldn't dare to cause trouble for the Myriad Manifestations Palace; at most, they'd vent their anger nearby for a while before letting it go...

On their way back, the two made a special trip to the third-tier spiritual vein where Song Changsheng had previously set up the [Void Magic Crystal]. The scene there shocked even Song Changsheng, the instigator.

Although the spatial black hole has dissipated, thanks to the powerful force generated when a third-order spiritual vein erupted, a huge pit with a diameter of thousands of feet was formed on the seabed. Hundreds of spatial rifts of various sizes remain in this pit and have not yet been completely healed.

Seawater was constantly being swallowed up.

Any creature that gets close to this pit will be shredded into a bloody mist by the bursting spatial blades.

This area has become a truly desolate place, devoid of any living beings, and of course, no corpses can be seen.

Ji Shinian clicked his tongue and said, "Fellow Daoist has really given them a huge gift. Those who withdrew from the front line are probably all wiped out."

If luck is on your side, then the severely injured Yamoluo will probably not fare much better.

It must be admitted that Song Changsheng underestimated the power that these enhanced versions of [Lei Zhenzi] could create when combined with a third-tier spiritual vein.

He used to think that the consequences of the Great Zhen Immortal Dynasty detonating the Void Crystal mine might be somewhat exaggerated, but now it seems that not only was it not exaggerated, but the impact was even deliberately downplayed.

Compared to this colossal firecracker, all the nuclear bombs from my previous life were utterly insignificant.

No wonder the royal family of the Great Zhenxian Dynasty was able to maintain a stable rule despite facing multiple threats. They were fearless and no one dared to gamble on their courage.

If one were at the very center of the explosion, even a Nascent Soul Supreme might not be able to survive.

"It seems I still need to find a way to get more [Void Crystals] back," Song Changsheng thought to himself.

Regardless of how many "Lei Zhenzi" he can produce, at least in critical moments when facing threats, he will have the confidence to perish together with others.

With the war in the Twin Islands over, the employment relationship between Ji Shinian and the Song family naturally ended, and the two parted ways directly at sea.

"Fellow Daoist Ji, the mountains are high and the roads are long, may we meet again if fate allows."

Upon hearing this, Ji Shinian smiled and cupped his hands in response, saying, "That day won't be too far away."

Having said that, before Song Changsheng could fully react, he transformed into a streak of light and sped away into the distance...

After parting ways, Song Changsheng did not stay in the Twin Islands. Instead, he went to the Fengyu Palace branch in Linhai City and informed Song Jingxiu of the rendezvous point and code for smuggling [Void Magic Crystals] with the Dazhen Immortal Dynasty. When the time came, he instructed Song Jingxiu to notify Song Youlin to make the rendezvous.

After explaining everything, Song Changsheng directly returned to the Song family via the spatial teleportation array.

He gained a lot from this trip, both materially and otherwise, which loosened his cultivation level ahead of schedule. The opportunity was rare, and after opening those blind boxes, he would begin a long period of seclusion.

Song Changsheng's return went unnoticed by anyone except Zhuang Yuechan and Song Qingxi.

Kong Sang Xiruo was still unconscious. After Song Changsheng handed over the spiritual materials and [Dragon Blood Mud] he had obtained to Song Qingxi, he revealed his intention to go into seclusion to break through to the next level. The two of them naturally agreed wholeheartedly. However, Zhuang Yuechan also revealed her true feelings: "Since you are going into seclusion for a long time, there is something I need to tell you in advance."

Song Changsheng smiled slightly and said, "Are you feeling bored staying here? Want to go out for a walk?"

The couple understood each other perfectly; he knew what Zhuang Yuechan wanted to say as soon as she opened her mouth.

Zhuang Yuechan smiled and said, "The path to the Golden Core cannot be achieved through seclusion and arduous cultivation. The environment within the clan is too comfortable, which has made me forget the true nature of the cultivation world."

There are still ten years until the Grand Competition of the Academy of Deer. You said that the competition will be held in Zhongzhou of the Great Zhen Immortal Dynasty. I plan to try to complete this journey by myself and go to the north of the Tianshan Mountains to see what the difference is between here and this place.

In addition, Jade Deity left behind quite a few things during her lifetime, and I intend to try to find some of them.

"Cultivation is not only about 'cultivation' but also about 'practice'. You can't just shut yourself in and reinvent the wheel. When do you plan to set off?"

Song Changsheng was never a particularly controlling person, nor did he have the outdated idea of ​​preventing his wife from appearing in public.

Zhuang Yuechan is not only his wife and the matriarch of the Song family, but also herself. She should plan her own future, and all he needs to do is support and understand her.

Just like Zhuang Yuechan unconditionally supported him.

"We'll set off after Fairy Kongsang wakes up."

Upon hearing this, Song Changsheng shook his head and said, "The distance between Daqi and Dazhen Immortal Dynasty is much farther than that between Daqian and Daqi. Ten years is already a long time. If we delay for a few more years, the remaining time will only be used for traveling, which will not serve the purpose of training."

Zhuang Yuechan smiled and said, "If I don't have time, I'll catch up slowly. As long as you can win, even in a foreign country, I will still hear about you from other people."

"That won't do. I wouldn't be confident without my wife's support. At least half the credit for our victory in the last tournament goes to my wife," Song Changsheng said earnestly, taking Zhuang Yuechan's hand in his.

Recalling that arena match in Dingyuan City, Zhuang Yuechan blushed slightly and spat out, "So cheesy."

"I'm serious, it's settled."

"Leave the task of taking care of Xiruo to Xi'er. I'll leave my identification token here and also leave a letter for Xiruo; there won't be any problems."

"Please rest assured, Uncle, there will be absolutely no mishaps," Song Qingxi replied with a smile.

"I'll listen to you," Zhuang Yuechan nodded in agreement.

"I also got some things this time. Come with me to take a look."

The two returned to the courtyard, where Song Changsheng took out the jade boxes and jade bottles.

If it can be treasured together with the [Blood Spirit Stone], the things inside must be pretty good too.

Song Changsheng broke through the restrictions one by one, then picked up one of the jade bottles. As soon as he opened the stopper, he smelled a peculiar fragrance.

"This is... [Blood Tempering Pill]?" Song Changsheng raised an eyebrow.

This is a special pill that can temper bloodlines. It is a mid-grade fourth-tier pill and has miraculous effects on cultivators or demonic beasts with special bloodlines, but its effects are very limited for ordinary cultivators.

"The rapid increase in the strength of the wet slave that night must be related to this thing, right?" Song Changsheng thought to himself.

The Sea Yaksha are a powerful race in the sea, born with the ability to control lightning, and their bloodline power is naturally not weak. This [Blood Tempering Pill] is a relatively targeted pill for them.

“Mine is the same.” Zhuang Yuechan showed the jade bottle in her hand. It was also a [Blood Tempering Pill]. The two bottles were the same shape, which was expected.

There were nine identical bottles in total. He took five, and Ji Shinian took four. They were all filled with [Blood Tempering Pills].

"Being able to mass-produce Blood Tempering Pills, their strength is extraordinary," Song Changsheng murmured softly.

It has now been confirmed that among the human cultivators that the Sea Yaksha clan came into contact with, there is at least one mid-grade fourth-level array master and one mid-grade fourth-level alchemist.

If they belong to the same faction, their foundation is quite astonishing.

"This seems to be the [Ten Absolute Body Refining Pill]?" Zhuang Yuechan asked hesitantly.

Song Changsheng's expression brightened, and after taking a look, he said with certainty, "That's right."

The [Ten Absolute Body Refining Pill] is a low-grade fourth-tier pill made from ten rare fourth-tier spiritual plants. It is a treasure for both demonic beasts and cultivators who are refining their bodies. Taking this pill will make body refining twice as effective.

Compared to the more demanding Blood Tempering Pill, this pill is undoubtedly more suitable for the general public and is exactly what he needs right now.

"There are three bottles here, and a few more are with Fellow Daoist Ji. It seems the two of you have a deep level of cooperation. Giving out so many bottles shows that you are prepared to spare no effort in enhancing the strength of the Sea Yaksha clan."

The materials for the [Ten Absolute Body Refining Pill] come from all over the world and are extremely rare. Providing so many at once is something that ordinary cultivators cannot do.

It is almost certain that this is a powerful human force with a strong foundation.

"It seems I'll have to find an opportunity to ask Fellow Daoist Jianxin." Song Changsheng frowned slightly; this was the last thing he wanted to see.

There are four jade vases left. Three of them are the same, and only one has a different pattern.

The three identical pills contained the [Thousand Beast Pill], which originated from the same source as the [Hundred Beast Pill] that Liuli had requested, except that one was a low-grade fourth-order pill and the other was a low-grade third-order pill.

As the name suggests, this is a pill purely for use by demonic beasts; however, it will not be wasted.

Song Changsheng placed high hopes on the last jade bottle, because among the nearly thirty jade bottles, only two had unique patterns, and he and Ji Shinian each took one.

But when he opened the bottle with great anticipation, he was completely stunned.

Even with their combined knowledge, neither he nor Zhuang Yuechan could distinguish the pills inside.

After thinking for a moment, he said, "Summon Wu Jie."

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