Some People Laugh and Laugh Until

It turns out conceiving life is this difficult.

After changing into a loose-fitting long shirt and a pair of boots embroidered with mighty fierce beasts, Wu Wang sat on the steps in front of the wooden house, flexing his well-defined muscles and worrying to himself.

Half a year of effort, he had tried almost every method imaginable. His parents had also been together at the summit of the snow mountain all this time.

But there had been no good news.

What was going on, had the Star Gods not opened up the policy for a second child?

"Young Master."

Lin Suqing, dressed in a pink immortal dress, asked softly from the side, "How should we deal with those merchants over there?"

Wu Wang followed her gaze to the side, where several merchants from the Ring Dog Country were tied up.

These merchants were short, their appearances similar to humans, but with fluffy black and white dog heads, giving them a naturally honest demeanor.

The people of the Ring Dog Country and the Quanrong Tribe of the Northern Plains were likely of the same kin. The biggest difference was their heads; the former resembled a mature and steady 'husky,' while the latter had the look of a 'shiba inu.'

This country was famous for its commerce throughout the Great Wilderness, active in the Nine Regions and Four Seas, and their footprints could always be found in overseas countries.

Wu Wang flicked his fingers, and ice shards flashed, causing the Ring Dog Country merchants to fall to the ground.

Upon being freed, these merchants did not flee. Instead, they kept bowing forward, clasping their hands and shouting, "Young Master, you've wronged us!"

"We sold you genuine products! The Lu Shu Beasts are almost wiped out by the cultivators of the Human Domain, this is a hide we worked hard to get!"

"You're still young, there's no need to rush for fertility and more children! Perhaps the problem isn't with the items we sold you!"

Lin Suqing put on a stern face and chided from the side, "Quiet down, all of you. My Young Master hasn't spoken yet, what are you rushing for?"

Wu Wang slowly sighed, his mindset now stable.

"I'll trust you for now. Continue to help me find treasures that promote fertility."

He spoke more gently, his gaze falling on the merchants, his voice calm yet carrying a sense of authority.

"You've already earned a lot from me. We each get what we need. Bartering requires integrity.

Under the watchful eyes of the Star Gods, if you have any ulterior motives, you should know the consequences."

The merchants quickly replied, "We know, we know."

"Young Master, don't worry, we have our rules. We only take what we can, we have our beliefs too!"

"Young Master, we mainly came this time to bring you some good things..."

One of the Ring Dog Country merchants said with a fawning smile, then turned and whistled. A few canine spirit beasts carrying luggage immediately ran over from not far away.

They rummaged through their baggage and took out several well-sealed books, respectfully presenting them to Lin Suqing, who then handed them to Wu Wang.

"Oh, hehe, take a look, these are a few human domain arts that are particularly difficult to obtain."

"Oh?"

Wu Wang glanced at them a few times and tossed them to Lin Suqing, chuckling, "Suqing, see if you can learn them. I cultivate the Star Invocation Technique, so these are of no use to me."

Lin Suqing responded cooperatively, "Thank you, Young Master."

The Ring Dog Country merchants exchanged glances and immediately understood something.

Next time they want to foster good relations with gifts, they need to start with this woman!

After sending the merchants away, Wu Wang and Lin Suqing exchanged a look and tacitly returned to the house, closing the wooden door, drawing the curtains, and activating the soundproofing formation, and then...

They sat on either side of the desk, holding those few technique books and studying them carefully.

Urging his parents to practice on a new character was nowhere near as comfortable as cultivating himself!

Before they knew it, the grassland sky had turned dark, and Lin Suqing lit the magical artifact lamp in the wooden house.

Having taken the Xun Cao Spirit Pill and improved her cultivation, she had become even more graceful and refined, having undergone a complete transformation. She had, to some extent, fulfilled Wu Wang's childhood wish of having "a fragrant beauty by his side."

Her fair skin and beautiful face outshone the winter plum blossoms, her bright eyes surpassed the autumn dew.

Her slender figure was wrapped in immortal silk, and a jade hairpin was delicately placed, holding up her dark hair.

Wu Wang wondered if that junior disciple who chose his junior sister would regret it. In any case, Wu Wang felt that having this housekeeper, assistant, and little secretary by his side wouldn't make him, the Young Master, lose face.

Lin Suqing asked curiously, "Young Master, aren't you already in the Gather Qi realm? Why are you still interested in these basic techniques?"

"To draw from the strengths of all schools and absorb more nourishment."

Wu Wang rubbed his tired eyes and explained, "Once a cultivation method is chosen, it's difficult to change. The Thousand Inhalation Art can only be cultivated to the Return to Origin Realm.

Thinking long-term, before I find a suitable main cultivation method, I shouldn't break through to the Return to Origin Realm yet, but I can continuously accumulate cultivation.

By studying the Spirit Absorption and Gather Qi realms more, perhaps there will be unexpected gains."

Lin Suqing said softly, "My master told me that the cultivation method is secondary; the cultivator is the most crucial."

Wu Wang countered, "Then why do all talented young people flock to the major sects? The smaller sects desperately seek a complete set of high-level profound techniques?"

"This..."

Lin Suqing was momentarily speechless.

"Cultivation methods naturally have differences in strength, but what suits you best is the most important."

Wu Wang chuckled, "Since I've chosen the path of Immortal Cultivation, I naturally want to obtain the cultivation method that suits me best within my capabilities.

So, I can't rush things right now."

Lin Suqing blinked and said, "But Young Master, if you don't go to the Human Domain to find a master, it will be difficult to obtain such profound techniques here."

"Aren't I working hard to get to the Human Domain now?"

Wu Wang tossed the book in his hand onto the table, feeling a bit dejected.

If his parents had successfully set up their alternate accounts, he could have gone to the Human Domain without any worries, quietly become an ordinary cultivator, and worked hard to become stronger, striving to resolve his strange illness as soon as possible.

But now, with no good news from his parents for a long time, he had to venture into the Human Domain with this worry.

Not just for himself, but also for his parents and clan, he had to cherish his life and absolutely not take risks lightly.

Although he hadn't planned on taking risks in the first place.

"By the way," Wu Wang suddenly said, "Reach out and poke me."

"Huh?"

Lin Suqing was startled.

For years, although she sometimes tried to cheer the Young Master up, she had never gotten within a foot of Wu Wang, and outside, she kept at least three feet away. She was afraid the Young Master would be saddened by memories of his strange illness.

"Young Master, are you tired?"

"Just poke me," Wu Wang said with a hint of confident smile.

Lin Suqing's small hands trembled slightly. She first moved to Wu Wang's side, then to his back. Her raised hand had nowhere to land, so finally, she cautiously poked Wu Wang's hand.

A stream of light flashed, and a faint blue halo appeared around Wu Wang. Ice crystals, like fine sand, condensed out of thin air into a transparent film, which attached itself about half an inch from Wu Wang's hand, enclosing a layer of transparent water, blocking Lin Suqing's fingertip.

Her fingertip had almost touched Wu Wang's hand and she could still feel a slight soft sensation.

"This! This is!?"

Lin Suqing immediately poked a few more times, jumping around behind Wu Wang.

"It's a combination of the Star Invocation Technique and the Water Condensation Art," Wu Wang said with a smile. "When fighting, I'll naturally form a close-fitting ice armor, so I don't need this little technique.

With this kind of defense, I don't have to worry about moving through crowds anymore."

Lin Suqing asked curiously, "Then can you feel being touched?"

"Of course not. If I could feel it, I would faint," Wu Wang pouted. "This just makes me look normal, but in reality, I still have no sensation. It's just to avoid attracting too much attention.

Hmm?"

Wu Wang tilted his head slightly, just in time to see Lin Suqing looking down at him.

Her long strands of hair fell, blocked by the ice crystal film that appeared on Wu Wang's neck. Under her gaze, Wu Wang was now emitting a faint soft glow.

His dark pupils were like whirlpools, making Lin Suqing unable to look away for a moment.

"Young Master..."

Wu Wang suddenly stood up, startling Lin Suqing, who quickly dodged. In a moment of reflex, she fell backward onto the bed behind her.

With a soft gasp, Wu Wang's face suddenly filled Lin Suqing's vision. She instinctively covered her collar with both hands, her eyes full of panic.

But at the call of 'Suqing', all her panic turned into the thumping of her heart.

Repaying a debt of gratitude, this is repaying a debt of gratitude!

She had promised to stay for six years to serve, she definitely wasn't truly in love with this Young Master. It was impossible for the two of them to become cultivation... companions...

Getting closer and closer, the two were drawing nearer.

Lin Suqing's eyes became hazy, her lips trembled slightly, but she suddenly felt a lightness on her body.

Wu Wang's figure had disappeared out of thin air at some point, leaving only a humanoid ice crystal film. Lin Suqing was caught off guard as the icy water poured down, making her shiver.

"Ah!"

"Hahahaha! Serves you right for always tormenting this Young Master! Hahaha!"

Wu Wang's laughter echoed from outside the wooden house. Lin Suqing, however, had a flushed face. She grabbed her short sword and rushed out, chasing Wu Wang and shouting threats.

The guards in the distance saw this scene and revealed relieved smiles.

"The Young Master and Lord Lin have such a good relationship."

"It's friendship, just friendship. How could our Young Master marry a woman from another tribe? The girls of our Bear Hug Tribe would be heartbroken."

That day, until sunset, Wu Wang and Lin Suqing were still running.

It was just that later, Wu Wang's laughter was accompanied by tear streaks in the corners of his eyes.

Early morning, the sun had just risen from the east of the great plains.

A majestic horn sound echoed from the horizon, and beneath the horn's call, there was the dull roar of tens of thousands of horses galloping, and the earth trembled slightly.

"The Chief and the others are back!"

Cheers erupted from all over the hillside. Countless young women, young men, and older aunties, strong sisters, rushed from all directions, charging towards the land below the slope.

Before long, a 'tsunami' seemed to rise in the distance of the grassland.

Countless Giant Beasts were galloping at full speed. The Giant Wolf Riders, who had been looking weary, were now howling with excitement upon seeing the endless tents.

Wu Wang, who had already received the news of the 'Chief's return to the Royal Court,' didn't rush out to join the excitement.

He couldn't help it. At seventeen, he had fair skin and tender flesh, and wherever he went, it caused a stir. The unmarried maidens of the tribe would brandish all sorts of wooden sticks and shout "Young Master!" frantically.

He changed into robes and a beast-bone helmet that signified his status as Young Master, and sat quietly in front of the Royal Court, holding a tortoise shell carved with intricate runes, pondering the ancient Star Invocation Technique recorded on it.

His father would still be busy for a while after returning, drinking and chatting about tribal affairs with the generals and priests who stayed behind. Only then could he and his father chat in the evening.

Heh, I should see how Dad's health has been lately.

But today, the situation seemed a little different...

As the large group of Giant Beasts and Giant Wolf Riders began to slow down in the distance, a Snow Bear, over five zhang tall, didn't slow down. It leaped up just before crashing into the crowd.

The Snow Bear's ribs extended ice-blue wings of light, flying straight towards the hillside. Before it passed over Wu Wang's head, the strong man on the bear's back leaped down. His powerful physique exuded an boundless, oppressive aura.

Lin Suqing and the guards quickly retreated, showing respect to their Chief.

The Clan Leader, who had just returned, glanced at her and walked directly to Wu Wang, muttering, "This Miss Lin, why doesn't she gain any weight?"

Lin Suqing could only secretly inhale, puff out her chest, and lift her head.

Wu Wang asked curiously, "Dad, is there something urgent?"

The strong man's stern face suddenly broke into a radiant smile like a chrysanthemum. He threw the two battle axes on his back to a nearby guard, rubbed his hands, and leaned in, bending down close to Wu Wang.

"Son, do you want a bed-warming maid?"

Wu Wang: ...

"Dad, have you forgotten? I'm still far from twenty."

"That's precisely why!"

The strong man waved his hand, drawing the countless admiring gazes from the hillside. With confidence, he lowered his voice and said excitedly:

"I named you Xiong Ba because I saw you were weak and wanted you to have more dominance!

Your grandfather's father often told me when he was alive that the more difficult things are, the more you must face them head-on. Even if there are no difficulties, you must create them and face them head-on!

Tonight, I'll let you experience the joy of being a man in advance!"

With that, the strong man turned his head and roared, "Bring that cart of slaves over first! This is a gift for my son!"

Cheers immediately erupted throughout the tribe.

Amidst the cheers, a faint sound of breaking air could be heard. First, a tiny snowflake bloomed, and an ice-blue figure quietly appeared behind the strong man.

The cheers then became even more boisterous and loud.

Her appearance was quite beautiful, and what was rare was the divine aura emanating from her. Just a form-fitting ice-blue long dress made her look like a goddess descending from the snowy mountain.

Indeed, this powerful figure had just teleported from the snowy mountain.

She floated behind the strong man, her pretty face already covered in frost. However, the surrounding cheers were too noisy, and the strong man, in high spirits, didn't notice at all.

Wu Wang winked at his father and said seriously:

"Dad, I think I'm only seventeen, I shouldn't be exposed to these things."

"Ah! Silly child!"

The Clan Leader waved his hand and chuckled, "Your father suffered from being childhood sweethearts with your mother. Besides your mother, I haven't even held half a girl's hand.

Don't talk about being the Young Master here; which of our ordinary young people in the tribe isn't knocked out two or three times before finding a devoted partner?

Dad is doing this to help you cure your illness!"

Wu Wang's face was full of conflict, and he shook his head, "Dad, I don't think what you're saying is right. Two people should respect each other. You and Mom are very loving."

He emphasized the word "loving."

"Of course, we're loving. It's just that I always feel a little regret.

Ba'er."

Wu Wang: Forget it, it's hopeless.

"Ah, Dad."

The Clan Leader chuckled, "Dad bought you seven or eight kinds of particularly hard-to-find slaves this time, so you can enjoy yourself! I didn't have this treatment when I was your age; your grandfather beat me every day!

Don't tell your mother about this for now. When your mother returns, I'll talk to her first, and then..."

Xiong Han's words stopped abruptly. Suddenly, through Wu Wang's eyes, he saw a hint of ice blue.

"Seal."

The woman floating behind the Clan Leader's back opened her lips slightly, and a six-pointed treasure wheel like a snowflake appeared behind her.