221: 'Dual cultivation'

After Zhou Xiutong was born, Zhou Liyue made a special trip back to Cloud Dream Marsh, leaving behind a High Grade first-tier carved protective jade talisman, which she hung around Zhou Xiutong's tiny neck.

She stayed on Jade Moon Peak for a few days, met Zhou Licheng and his wife, bid farewell to Mo Xuan, and then returned to the sword sect ruins.

Seeing that Zhou Liyue had already made her move, the other Foundation Establishment Elders of the Zhou Family no longer waited.

They showered her with all sorts of Magical Artifacts they had prepared.

Bracelets, hairpins, hair ties, Magical Robes, spiritual boots, and even Storage Pouches were specially made with petal patterns.

Mr. and Mrs. Zhou Leren returned to their room and looked at Zhou Xiutong, who was sound asleep in a Magical Artifact cradle.

This Magical Artifact cradle was prepared by Xia Chuxue; it was windproof, kept warm, calmed the nerves, aided sleep, and was gentle and soothing, making it the perfect Magical Artifact for taking care of a baby.

They then looked at the various High Grade first-tier Magical Artifacts placed to the side and fell into contemplation.

"Where's ours?"

After a while, Jing Ya asked softly.

"This..."

Well, the Foundation Establishment Cultivators of the Zhou Family hadn't left any room for the two of them.

If Zhou Xiutong were to wear all these gifted Magical Artifacts when she was a little older, she would be a walking Magical Artifact treasury.

And all of them High Grade Magical Artifacts!

"Haha~"

Zhou Leren and Jing Ya exchanged glances and couldn't help but let out a bitter laugh.

"Senior Sister, don't spoil Xiutong too much."

A moment later, Zhou Leren thought of something, and his expression became serious.

"Don't worry."

Jing Ya gave Zhou Leren a reassuring look.

Thinking of the methods Jing Ya had used to discipline him back in Qianmo Valley's Crescent Moon Sect, Zhou Leren couldn't help but smile and relax.

After accompanying Jing Ya and Zhou Xiutong for two months, Zhou Leren returned to the fifth floor of the Cultivation Manual Tower to continue refining the peiyu sword, which was not yet complete.

Zhou Dingyang and Zhou Dingze had been in the Zhou Family School for almost a year.

Because their parents and grandfather were all Cultivators, they had gained a sufficient understanding of Cultivation since they could remember.

Coupled with nearly a year of Family School instruction, their Foundation was already solid.

On this day, the two received their respective tokens from Zhou Mingjing.

These were the tokens Zhou Leyi had given them during the spiritual testing in the ancestral hall.

After they entered the Family School, they entrusted them to their father for safekeeping.

Although there were Family members in the Zhou Family who had a poor relationship with Zhou Mingjing, none dared to do anything to these two tokens.

"Go, cherish this Opportunity."

Zhou Mingjing instructed the two.

Zhou Dingyang nodded solemnly.

Zhou Dingze played with his token, gave a perfunctory reply, and then eagerly walked out, heading towards the Cultivation Manual Tower.

Zhou Dingyang looked at his impetuous younger brother and sighed helplessly.

"Father, I'm going too."

After bowing respectfully, Zhou Dingyang followed him.

After presenting their tokens, the Cultivation Manual Tower's collection of texts was extremely rich.

Fortunately, Zhou Dingyang was by his side, otherwise Zhou Dingze might have been overwhelmed.

With their tokens, the two passed through the spiritual light barrier and arrived on the fourth floor.

On the fourth floor, eight streams of spiritual light floated in the air.

Zhou Dingze hastily reached out and beckoned.

A stream of spiritual light flew over and appeared before Zhou Dingze.

Zhou Dingze touched it with his hand, and a surge of information appeared in his mind.

"Golden Wall Heaven Opening Scripture..."

Shining seal characters appeared, followed by various introductions about the Golden Wall Heaven Opening Scripture.

Zhou Dingyang shook his head, calmed his mind, bowed respectfully, and then reached out to beckon a stream of spiritual light.

Zhou Dingze shook his head and released the spiritual light in his hand.

The two had already received guidance from their grandfather.

They knew which Cultivation Technique would be suitable.

A moment later, the two made their selections.

Zhou Dingyang held the Xianyue Frost Jade Scripture.

The spiritual light before Zhou Dingze was the Scarlet Flame Bearing Brilliance Scripture.

"Have you chosen well?"

A gentle female voice sounded from behind them.

"Grand Aunt Leshu."

The two were startled and quickly turned around to bow to the newcomer.

The newcomer was Zhou Leshu, a Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivator of the Zhou Family's 'Le' generation, currently stationed in the Cultivation Manual Tower.

"We have already chosen."

Zhou Leshu waved her hand, helping the two up, and they continued to speak.

Zhou Leshu nodded, pointed a finger with her Dharma power, and partially unlocked the restrictions on the spiritual light in their hands.

Two streams of spiritual light shot into their minds.

The Cultivation methods of the Qi Refining Chapter appeared in their minds.

Without time to express their gratitude, Zhou Dingyang quickly gathered his thoughts to accept this Legacy Cultivation Technique.

Zhou Dingze followed suit, sitting cross-legged.

After a while, the two awoke, and Zhou Leshu's figure was no longer there.

Releasing the spiritual light in their hands, the spiritual light floated up again, echoing the other six Cultivation Techniques.

After Zhou Dingyang led Zhou Dingze in a bow of thanks, they left the Cultivation Manual Tower and returned home.

They informed their parents of the Cultivation Techniques they had chosen.

After the two began to Cultivate, something different happened.

When they Cultivated together, simultaneously circulating their Cultivation Techniques to refine Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi, an inexplicable connection would appear between them.

This inexplicable connection seemed to speed up their Cultivation of refining Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi by a significant margin.

However, when the two separated and Cultivated alone, this connection did not arise, and their Cultivation speed slowed down.

The two were puzzled and worried about potential hidden dangers, so they informed their parents of this change.

However, Zhou Mingjing and his wife were merely Qi Refining Cultivators and did not know the reason.

When their grandfather, Zhou Xiuchang, also could not explain it, Zhou Xiuchang brought Zhou Dingyang and Zhou Dingze to the Cultivation Manual Tower to pay respects to Zhou Leren.

Zhou Leren did not appear, but his Divine Sense swept over the two.

He thought of the Legacy knowledge sent by the Xuanqing Sect and had some conjectures.

"Water and fire coexist, Yin and Yang are born together..."

The two were born of the same mother and Cultivated two Cultivation Techniques with a shared Legacy.

"Is this an alternative Dual Cultivation, or a special Physique?"

Two related records flashed through Zhou Leren's mind.

Although it was still impossible to determine, the benefits were undoubtedly great.

Regardless of which it was, it was a great Opportunity for both of them.

"No need to worry, this is a good thing."

Zhou Leren's voice emanated from the fifth floor, reaching the hearts of the three.

Zhou Xiuchang's heart relaxed, and he bowed respectfully.

"Thank you, Eldest Uncle."

"Thank you, Great Grandfather."

Zhou Dingyang and Zhou Dingze also quickly bowed.

"It's nothing."

A surge of Dharma power lifted the three, and then the voice disappeared.

Afterward, Zhou Dingyang and Zhou Dingze Cultivated together.

Their Cultivation speed could probably rival those with High Grade talent.