Another day, before Zheng Yi even reached the Celestial Star Courtyard, a voice transmission directly sounded in his sea of consciousness: "Zheng Lang, the spiritual power gained from the last cultivation has been fully absorbed and digested."
Zheng Yi sighed helplessly.
He got up and headed to the Celestial Star Courtyard.
Shen Yumo’s figure quickly appeared, bringing him directly to the bedroom, which was also within the bamboo forest.
"Absorb Pure Yin Qi, lifespan increased by one thousand and twenty."
"Absorb Pure Yin Qi, lifespan increased by one thousand two hundred."
"Absorb Pure Yin Qi, Wind Spirit Root increased by thirty-seven."
Such an absurd life continued for several days.
Zheng Yi righteously looked at Shen Yumo.
Her eyes vaguely turned somewhat blurry, yet her heart for the Dao was unprecedentedly firm, even surpassing that of the Sect Leader of the Sea of the Stars — Zheng Yi’s former confidante and Divinity Transformation Realm mighty figure.
If Zheng Yi had an intact Crystal Stage body.
Perhaps he could withstand such frequent dual cultivation; if he wasn’t severely injured, relying on the operation of the Nine Yin Returning Yang Technique and the miraculous power of the Yin Yang Treasure Sword.
This continuous depletion wouldn’t make him feel the least bit weak.
But now, devoid of both, after each session ended.
He was utterly exhausted.
"Starting today, I must quit drinking and carnal desires."
In the bedroom of the bamboo cottage, ancient and elegant, a small window was open, dispersing the amorous scent inside the room entirely.
Zheng Yi sat at the windowsill.
Looking at a bronze mirror in front of him, he saw his own weary face, the former handsome demeanor and righteous spirit between his eyebrows seemed somehow wearier.
Zheng Yi turned around.
Loudly announced his decision.
Upon hearing these words, Shen Yumo, who always kept a straight face, rarely blushed with a touch of shyness, exuding a daughter’s coyness, slightly turned her head, and softly said: "Got it."
She understood in her heart.
Ever since experiencing the rapid progress in cultivation and the pure spiritual power and solid realm brought by dual cultivation with Zheng Yi, she found it hard to control herself, especially in these recent days.
In fact, she originally planned to restrain herself with great will and tell Zheng Yi about it, but didn’t expect him to bring it up first.
But seeing Zheng Yi’s slightly thinner figure these days.
She was too embarrassed to mention it again.
She could only agree silently to herself.
After a moment of atmospheric tension in the room.
Shen Yumo turned back, her previous coyness disappeared, replaced with a serious demeanor discussing important matters: "The Wang Family Ancestor’s power seems to have reached Foundation Establishment Perfection.
As a second-grade alchemist, will you refine a Crystal Pill for him?"
Shen Yumo suddenly asked.
Zheng Yi, holding that bronze mirror, was momentarily lost in thought.
After all, if the Wang Family Ancestor breaks through to the Crystal Stage.
His plans to leave the Wang Family might be severely affected, which was not a scenario Zheng Yi wished to see.
At this time, the new ancestral hall of the Wang Family in Celestial South Market was buzzing with the news of the Wang Family Ancestor coming out of seclusion and achieving Foundation Establishment Perfection, elevating the Wang Family to a Tier Two Influence in an instant.
After the news spread.
Numerous Tier Two Influences sent people to present gifts, hoping to forge a favorable connection in advance.
"With such progress in cultivation, breaking through from Foundation Establishment to Crystal seems highly promising in the future."
"Congratulations, Ancestor, becoming a Crystal Great Power and occupying an important position in Celestial South Market is only a matter of time."
In the ancestral hall, watching people from various Tier Two Influences with either late-stage Foundation Establishment or Foundation Establishment Perfection cultivation come over, the Wang Family Ancestor Wang Shan laughed heartily, with joy unmistakably written over his face.
In Celestial South Market, only influences that break through to the Crystal Stage can be called Level One Influences, so there are only three such influences in the market.
One is the stationed personnel sent down by the Celestial Profound Sword Sect from top to bottom.
Successive true disciples reside there; the other two are local influences of Celestial South Market, but also vassals of the Celestial Profound Sword Sect.
Only by becoming one with the Celestial Profound Sword Sect can they continuously grow and expand in Celestial South Market, otherwise, they would surely be suppressed by it and other higher influences.
This is the rule of conduct that "only our own people are truly our own people."
The other two Level One Influences didn’t come in person but sent stewards to congratulate instead.
These two influences are the local powers of Celestial South Market.
The stewards from the Qin Family and the Shangguan Family, both with late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivation, subtly demonstrating the strength of their respective Level One Influences.
"How can I, this old man, deserve such honor.
Today having the Qin Family and the Shangguan Family send people to visit, I am truly humbled."
Faced with these two stewards, the Wang Family Ancestor Wang Shan dared not show any arrogance.
As soon as the two arrived.
He hurriedly bent down to greet them.
Even though he has every confidence that with Zheng Yi’s help, he is likely to break through to Crystal Cultivation in the future, for now, he hasn’t achieved it, therefore, he must act humble and treat others politely.
"No need for such courtesy."
The Qin Family steward’s face was calm.
His words carried no sarcasm, treating Wang Shan with complete respect.
The Shangguan Family steward on the other side also wore a kindly expression, his demeanor friendly and approachable.
"The Wang Family has now soared into the skies.
Becoming a power under the Celestial Profound Sword Sect, that makes us part of the same family.
We are equally delighted by the Wang Family’s rapid development in recent years."
Wang Shan nodded in agreement.
Then quickly took their hands, leading them inside the ancestral hall, continuing to entertain them warmly.
"The Wang Family Ancestor is truly a person blessed with great fortune."
Amidst the exchanging of cups and drinks, everyone constantly praised.
With all humility, Wang Shan kept shaking his head, saying "I dare not, I dare not."