Wanqing Seeks a Treasure Leaf; Spirit Dew Feeds the Turtle as Benefits and Drawbacks Are Weighed

"Gada?" Kang Dabao asked with some doubt, because this Buddhist monk from Original Response Temple had been living a secluded life and rarely appeared in public in recent years.

Many matters outside were handled by the concubine Mingfei and the eunuch who were always by his side.

If Fei Wanqing hadn't mentioned it to his face, Sect Leader Kang Da might have forgotten that such a person was staying at the Office of the Duke of Qin.

"I wouldn't presume to say we're acquainted, but we do have some connection. To be honest, I do owe him a favor. May I ask, sister-in-law, what important matter brings you to this Buddhist monk?"

Upon hearing this, Fei Wanqing showed no sign of disappointment, but instead softly said:

"Ancestor Ye Shui heard that whenever the Ice Glaze Jade Lotus is formed on the Great Snow Mountain, Mani Treasure Leaf Leaves also grow around this spiritual object. It is likely that over the years, the eminent monks of Original Response Temple must have some hidden there."

These Mani Treasure Leaf are precious items needed by cultivators for calming their minds and cultivating their character, but they are hard to find outside, even in the Myriad Treasures Trading Company, where they are rarely seen. Therefore, Ancestor Ye Shui thought of asking his brother-in-law to inquire with Gada to see if he could exchange for a few.

"Cultivate tranquility and self-discipline?" Kang Dabao pondered Fei Wanqing's words for a while, and doubts gradually arose in his mind.

As for the Ice Glaze Jade Lotus, Sect Leader Kang Da had heard of it like thunder.

Given the current vision of Sect Leader Kang Da, he has handled at least eighty to a hundred kinds of high-grade Spirit Plant. Ordinary treasures are naturally no longer worthy of his attention.

Yet the name of the Ice Glaze Jade Lotus remained as resounding in his mind as ever.

It has long been agreed that this lotus is the most precious treasure of Original Response Temple ancestral temple of the Esoteric Buddhism of the Immortal Dynasty, and is no ordinary lotus. This Ice Glaze Jade Lotus is rooted in the Ice Marrow Valley outside Original Response Temple, and is born from the Six Desires Treasure Spring.

The spring is surrounded by Nine Revolutions Sanskrit Sound Array, with three Golden Core Masters taking turns chanting mantras to protect the array's core. Even the Zen Masters outside the abbot's quarters need to possess a seal to approach and observe it.

The reason it is so crucial is that the Ice Glaze Jade Lotus is the primary ingredient in one of the six major refining methods of the Nascent Soul Formation Pill.

Legend has it that this Spirit Root needs to be watered with morning dew mixed with the Great Compassion Incantation Mantra, and it takes a hundred years to conceive a green bud, and another thousand years to bloom.

When it blooms, the petals are like ice and jade, shimmering with a pale blue light, with a warm jade-like stamen embedded in the center of the petal. If it is separated from the Six Desires Treasure Spring for even a moment, most of its Spiritual Qi will dissipate.

If the picking time is slightly off, even the petals will turn into ice shards, leaving not a trace of their spiritual essence.

According to rumors, Original Response Temple even commissioned a Fourth Tier spiritual treasure specifically for harvesting this Spirit Root. Furthermore, every time the Ice Glaze Jade Lotus ripens, a Zen master is specially invited to oversee the procession, making it truly exceptionally precious!

Therefore, although its name is widely known, even most Nascent Soul True Person have never seen the actual object. According to Sect Leader Kang Da assessment, apart from Original Response Temple, perhaps only Mystic Firmament Palace or Supreme Unity Temple could still preserve a few of this spiritual object.

As for the Fei Household truly seeking the Mani Treasure Leaf, it pales in comparison to the renowned Ice Glaze Jade Lotus.

Based on his current knowledge, Kang Dabao had never heard Fei Wanqing mention the Mani Treasure Leaf as some kind of precious object.

Moreover, even the Sect Leader Kang Da didn't realize that Fei Ye Shui, who had already failed to Nascent Soul Formation and had only a few years left to live, still had the leisure to cultivate his character.

In other words, if this Mani Treasure Leaf is indeed what Fei Ye Shui sought, then the reason is definitely not as simple as Fei Wanqing said; there must be a hidden story.

Furthermore, Fei Donggu and Fei Dongwen, two long-serving elders of the Ying Prefecture Fei Household, Fei Nanying in Phoenix Cry Prefecture. Even among the upper echelons of the entire Great Wei Immortal Dynasty, they were considered outstanding figures.

Furthermore, with the Ying Prefecture Fei Household as their backing, wouldn't the Mani Treasure Leaf be more useful than his own insignificant relationship with Gada if he were to actually ask for it?

"This old ancestor Ye Shui specifically asked Fei Wanqing to do this roundabout thing, probably because he didn't want anyone with ulterior motives to know that he was seeking the Mani Treasure Leaf?"

Are you thinking that having an extra layer of separation through me will reduce the risk? If so, doesn't that make the matter seem even more serious?

However, considering that he was not very familiar with his wife's younger sister, and that this matter was related to a major event in the Ying Prefecture Fei Household, it was understandable that she was unwilling to tell him everything.

In other words, given Fei Wanqing's newly promoted status as a senior cultivator, it's not necessarily true that she deliberately deceived Kang Dabao. After all, even she herself might not know the inside story of the instructions given by the two elders of the Fei Household.

Therefore, Sect Leader Kang Da did not ask Fei Wanqing Fei Household any further questions about the purpose of the Mani Treasure Leaf, but simply nodded in agreement. "Since it was personally instructed by the two patriarchs, I will make another trip to Phoenix Cry Prefecture after some time to meet with Gada and inquire further."

"Thank Wanqing, brother-in-law."

"Don't be so formal. This is all family business; there's no need for thanks."

After exchanging pleasantries for a while, the two fell silent. Fei Wanqing took her leave to speak with Fei Shuhe, while Sect Leader Kang Da took a piece of spiritual silk and wrote on it:

"It has been a long time since I last met with you, and I often think of you. I plan to visit you soon, but I fear it might disturb your worldly affairs or your spiritual practice. I wonder if this time is appropriate? I would appreciate your kind words."

He paused abruptly at this point.

The Buddhist disciple of Original Response Temple has been staying in the Office of the Duke of Qin for nearly sixty years. Apart from the Southwest Campaign, he has hardly made any moves. This matter seems strange without much thought.

Moreover, with the brilliant teachings of Chan Master Huiming preceding them, Sect Leader Kang Da truly couldn't fathom what these Buddhist practitioners were secretly up to.

Having read this far, he put away the spiritual silk on the table, and with his rough hands, he went through all the matters at hand, big and small, to make sure nothing was missed. Only then did he call Duan Anle over to give him some instructions, and then set off alone for Phoenix Cry Prefecture.

After bidding farewell to Sect Leader Kang Da, Fei Wanqing returned to Fei Shuhe's Green Lotus Courtyard with her own thoughts on her mind.

At this moment, apart from some old women and maids, all four sons, one daughter, one wife, and two concubines of Sect Leader Kang Da.

The eldest daughter- Sect Leader Kang Da, Lady Fei, the legitimate daughter-in-law, Lady Han, the third daughter -Lady Gou, the fourth daughter-in-law Lady Nie, and a dozen or so grandsons and granddaughters who had already entered the Daoist path, also came with the adults to pay their respects to their grandmother.

Among them, the eldest daughter-in-law Lady Fei, had been married into the family the longest. She was originally from a distant branch of the Fei Household, but for some unknown reason, her branch was taken back by a direct descendant of the Ying Prefecture Fei Household.

Moreover, she has already Foundation Establishment, and apart from a few Foundation Establishment Pill, she has not spent any resources. In terms of aptitude, she is much better than her aunt and mother-in-law Fei Shuhe.

Perhaps because of her humble origins, she was not arrogant at all. Over the years, she served her parents-in-law and managed the family business with great competence, which naturally made Fei Shuhe fond of her.

As for the eldest daughter- Lady Han, she was the Yukun Han Clan Fei Shuhe had longed for for over a hundred years.

Forty years ago, when Kang Changxi was suppressing the rebellion in Two Rivers Circuit, he finally joined forces with Venerable Alligator Softshell Turtle to kill the False Core Shu Zhengde bring it into the camp. Not only did Shu Zhengde, the Imperial Guard General, issue an award, but his marriage to Yukun Han Household back then also made progress.

Because of the great fame that Sect Leader Kang Da had gained after the Southwest Campaign, Han Ningyue was much more attentive to him than before.

Han Ningyue is, after all, a descendant of the True Person bloodline and the future matriarch of a powerful family. Moreover, Kang Changxi is already considered exceptionally talented and is the son of the Chongming Sect leader.

After much deliberation, the elders of the Yukun Han Household, did not make things difficult and selected a legitimate daughter from their household.

Kang Dabao had never imagined that he could actually get involved with a prestigious family like the Han Household, but now that his wife's long-cherished wish had come true, he felt less joy and more unease.

Despite his unease, he still held a grand wedding banquet for his eldest son at Yangming Mountain.

The Yukun Han Household is a prestigious family with considerable influence. Although it was just a marriage between children in Huangpi Circuit, more than ten Nascent Soul sects sent envoys to offer their congratulations.

Xu Lingzhi, the eldest son of the Dai County Xu Household who was still serving in the Office of the Duke of Qin Duke's Mansion and was also a consultant; Gui Baifu, the eldest son of the Gui Liaoyuan Gui Household and a guard; and Daozi of Buried Spring Mound Sha Shan, a recorder, all personally brought gifts to congratulate him and showed him great respect.

At the banquet, even Golden Core who had been practicing for many years remarked that this marriage was the most spectacular event Huangpi Circuit had seen in over a thousand years. He added that the next time such an event was to occur might be another thousand years later.

However, it is true that the Yukun Han Household married off their eldest daughter to the Chongming Sect, but that does not mean that Kang Changxi gained any weight in his Yue Household.

It was only after he achieved the Golden Core in recent years that several branches of the Lady Han family started visiting him.

Compared to the eldest and legitimate daughters-in-law, the third and fourth daughters- Sect Leader Kang Da, Lady Gou Lady Nie, came from two small families in Shannan Circuit. The Lady Nie family still had a Pill Master in charge, while the Lady Gou family only had a True Xiu Household as the head of the family.

The reason these two women were able to enter the Kang Household was because they were both quite talented. Among them, Lady Gou was even a rare Single Spirit Root, and her cultivation was now no less than that of Kang Lingyi, who had received instruction from a famous teacher.

This was because, according to Fei Shuhe's original plan, her third and fourth sons were unlikely to achieve much in their spiritual practice, so it would be better for them to get married early and add some new blood to the Chongming Sect Kang Household.

If they bring back some talented daughters from Higher Vehicle families, perhaps they can give birth to a son who will belong to the Kang Household sooner.

However, Fei Shuhe had never imagined that Fei Wanqing would put so much effort into teaching her illegitimate children when she was in Ying Prefecture. Otherwise, even if Kang Changyan and Kang Changzhao had undergone a transformation on the battlefield, they would not have achieved such skill today.

Therefore, as soon as Fei Shuhe saw her younger sister step into the courtyard, Fei Shuhe immediately sent her two well-behaved granddaughters to greet her.

"Sister, please sit down," Fei Shuhe said, quickly rising to her feet and pulling Fei Wanqing to sit beside her. Her slender fingers tapped lightly on the jade table as she spoke:

"Have you discussed all the important matters with your husband?"

"Sister, that's a good question. If it weren't for that, how would I have time to come and visit you?" Fei Wanqing replied, covering her mouth and chuckling softly.

Even though she has now become a high-level cultivator, she still seems unable to hide her girlishness. With just a smile and a frown, she seems to add a touch of warmth to the entire mansion.

"Sister, I know you're devoted to clan affairs," Fei Shuhe glanced at her with her beautiful eyes, then said softly with a half-smile, "My husband has prepared a small gift for me. Please accept it, so that my husband and I can express our gratitude."

As soon as the beautiful woman finished speaking, Kang Lingyi and her two siblings each carried a gift box and approached Fei Wanqing. The latter looked somewhat embarrassed and said directly:

"Sister, what are you doing? Even Wanqing's theory on Core Thesis was generously bestowed upon her by your brother-in-law back then. Your Lingyi is merely my duty, and I can't repay even a fraction of your brother-in-law's great kindness. Why are you being so distant with me, sister?!"

Fei Wanqing tried to decline, but Fei Shuhe refused. However, the two sisters didn't keep making a fool of themselves in front of the younger generation. After a while of pushing and shoving, they found a quiet room where they could talk freely.

As soon as their mother and aunt left, Kang Changzhao and Kang Changyan went to talk to their two elder brothers.

The eldest brother, Kang Changyi, was highly talented and resembled his mother in appearance, possessing a refined and scholarly air.

His "Wind and Flame Nine Tribulations Instruction" is unique among the Zhou Grade Cultivation Method. Although he lacks the support of his maternal clan, he has the dedicated guidance of his Alchemist, Chu Yanran, and is thus considered a prominent figure in the Huangpi Circuit.

The second elder brother, Kang Changxi, was different. Although Fei Shuhe had strictly disciplined him since childhood, he was much more unruly than Kang Changyi. In addition to his rough and unruly nature, Kang Changxi seemed to have inherited a certain ailment of the Sect Leader Kang Da.

Even after Lady Han married into the family, Kang Changxi still considered taking a concubine. However, after being reprimanded by Fei Shuhe, he gave up the idea.

It was an open secret in Kang Changxi's family that he had received a mid-grade Golden Core Formation Pill from the Sect Leader Kang Da Golden Core, and that he had never intended to hide it.

One's birth and family background are like one's natural talents and Root Bone, which are things one is born with. No spiritual practitioner would be unaware of how to make good use of them, let alone wrong themselves.

As for matters like "being concerned about scarcity rather than inequality," those are things that Mr. and Mrs. Kang Dabao should worry about.

Whether his elder brother Kang Changyi's attitude has changed is not important; what matters is that Kang Changxi knows he should continue to treat his elder brother with respect.

Although the four brothers had been together for a day or two, the relationship between Kang Changyi and Kang Changxi had become somewhat delicate lately. But after the two elders left, the four brothers still had endless things to talk about.

Looking at Little Qi sitting beneath Kang Changxi, Kang Changzhao sighed with emotion, "It's been so long since I've seen Brother Qi; he's gotten so well-fed that I almost didn't recognize him."

Kang Changyan, standing to the side, observed more closely than the other. After scrutinizing Little Qi for a long time, he softly asked, "Second brother, how come Brother Qi's cultivation has increased so quickly?"

Kang Changxi shook his head, unable to speak clearly, only saying, "I asked my father before, but he couldn't explain it either. But our Chongming Sect's old donkey also didn't inherit the bloodline, yet it has improved a lot. It's strange."

As soon as Kang Changyi entered the courtyard, he saw that the Venerable Alligator Softshell Turtle that Kang Changxi had been given was already Second-Tier Supreme-Grade spirit beast, and its foundation was quite solid. It was not long before it could be promoted to Third Tier spirit beast to protect the sect, which was quite rare.

Kang Changxi nodded in agreement with this explanation. There are not many rules to be found in the cultivation world. It is good that the Venerable Alligator Softshell Turtle can make progress. There is no need to delve too deeply into it.

The four children were discussing the Venerable Alligator Softshell Turtle, but the turtle would occasionally utter a few simple syllables, clearly replying in a low voice. This was a sign of Spirit Awakening, and it seemed that once Little Qi truly Spirit Awakening, its advancement would not be far off.

Another half hour passed before Fei Shuhe's personal maid came to tell the four boys to return home, and the gathering finally ended.

After returning to his quiet room, Kang Changxi took out another bowl of spiritual dew and slowly fed it to Little Qi. Seeing that large amounts of impurities had seeped out from the spirit beast's body, he sighed inwardly:

"Old man, where did you get this spiritual dew? I've never heard of it before. If this old man drinks all three bowls of it that the old man gave me, I wonder how much his bloodline power will increase."

However, there are advantages and disadvantages to this; when you advance to a higher level in the future, you will have to put in a lot more effort.