381: Chapter 382 He's already reached the first level of Qi Refining!

Over the next period, the Ye Family of Longmai Mountain operated in an orderly manner.

Ever since Xiao Caiyue returned to Longmai Mountain with Ye Changge, she had buried herself in the surveying and design of the Family Grand Array.

Although she was a newcomer, her attainments in Formation were solid and exquisite. With Ye Changge's full support, she quickly produced a preliminary plan for the entire composite Grand Array.

Following their agreement, Ye Changge also invited several first-rank Formation Masters from a nearby market to serve as assistants.

Upon hearing that they were to set up an array for the Ye Family of Longmai Mountain and that the remuneration was generous, these Formation Masters all readily agreed and arrived at the Ye Family with their tools on their backs.

Xiao Caiyue led these individuals and began the intensive work of setting up the array.

Although she was a woman, she acted with decisiveness and speed. Whether it was laying the array foundations, engraving runes, or adjusting the Restrictions, she handled every task personally, never putting on airs despite being the mistress of the house.

The first-rank Formation Masters were initially a bit cautious, but seeing her profound foundation and capable command, they gradually became convinced and worked with increasing diligence.

Ye Changge gave full authority over the Grand Array matters, only occasionally coming over to inspect. Seeing that progress was smooth, he returned to his own little world with peace of mind.

He had recently become fascinated with brewing spiritual wine.

After obtaining that brewing Legacy, he cleared a small plot of land behind the Spiritual Land and built a simple workshop.

He personally went to the mountain stream at Biluo Lake to fetch clear mountain spring water, brought over the newly harvested spiritual rice and spiritual fruits from the spiritual fields gathered by Liu Yiyi, Xiao Cui, and others, and experimented with recipes, jar by jar.

When the third batch of spiritual wine was unsealed, the liquid was already as clear as amber. As soon as the jar was opened, a rich fragrance, a mixture of fruit aroma and Spiritual Qi, permeated the air, causing even the passing Ye Family disciples to involuntarily take a few extra deep breaths.

Ye Changge poured a cup and took a small sip, a satisfied smile rising between his brows and eyes: "It's a success."

He sealed this batch of spiritual wine, instructed others to keep watch, and calculated the yield and cost, already having plans in mind to earn Spirit Stones.

At the same time, he did not neglect the Talisman and Puppet Legacies.

Whenever he had free time, he would spread out Talisman paper in his study and wield his brush. second-rank talismans rapidly took shape under his brush, with faint Spiritual Qi flowing even before the ink was dry.

Occasionally, he would take out the jade slip recording the Longevity Nurturing Spirit Art, carefully studying the key techniques for cultivating life-bound spiritual seeds, pondering how to find suitable spiritual plants for Xiao Cui and the others in the future to pass down this longevity-extending Cultivation Technique.

Days passed by in this trivial yet fulfilling busyness.

During the day, Ye Changge taught his children to read and write, and at night, he rotated between accompanying his wives and concubines.

Occasionally, when sharing a bed with Xiao Caiyue, he would also take the opportunity to help her alleviate the lingering aftereffects of her Dragon Yang Body.

Under his nourishment, her body improved day by day, her complexion became much more ruddy, and she no longer looked like she was at the end of her rope as she had before.

The construction of the Grand Array also proceeded steadily under Xiao Caiyue's direction.

Array foundations were buried among the mountains, and runes were engraved on Spirit Stones. If all went well, in a short while, Longmai Mountain would have a Quasi-Third Rank composite Grand Array, sufficient to withstand the full-force attack of an Early Stage Core Formation Cultivator.

On this day, Ye Changge was in the spiritual wine workshop behind the mountain adjusting the recipe for a new jar of spiritual wine when, suddenly, his Dantian gave a slight jolt.

A strand of pure and faint Spiritual Qi came from nowhere, quietly blending into his Meridians.

Although the Spiritual Qi was as thin as a strand of hair, it carried a clear, sharp intent. Upon touching his own spiritual power, it merged as naturally as milk and water.

Ye Changge paused, set down the wine jar in his hand, and closed his eyes to sense it carefully for a moment.

"This is... feedback from a child drawing Qi into their body?"

He opened his eyes, feeling both surprised and happy.

Waiting for a moment longer, he saw no wives or concubines coming to announce the good news, so he guessed that one of his children abroad must have made a Breakthrough.

With a thought, he opened the System panel, his gaze falling on the list of offspring, and he was slightly stunned.

[Name: Ye Chen]

[Lifespan: 11/99]

[Talent: Sixth-grade Spiritual Root, Geng Metal Body (Medium Grade Spiritual Body)]

[Cultivation: Qi Refining Level 1]

[Aptitude: Sword Dao Compatibility (49%)]

"Ye Chen?"

Ye Changge whispered the name, then came back to his senses and couldn't help but chuckle: "This child... is only eleven, right? And he has already drawn Qi into his body?"

He remembered very clearly that Ye Chen was born to Lu Shiqing and had a Sixth-grade Spiritual Root at birth, making him one of the most outstanding in terms of Aptitude among all his children.

He had originally planned to wait until the child was twelve before formally guiding his cultivation, but he had not expected this child to have found the way on his own, completing the drawing of Qi into his body ahead of schedule.

"As expected of a Sixth-grade Spiritual Root combined with a Geng Metal Body." A sense of fatherly pride welled up in Ye Changge's heart, "With such talent and such Comprehension Ability, his future prospects in Sword Dao are limitless."

He suddenly remembered that Ye Chen currently seemed to be cultivating in the Jinyang Sect, having apprenticed under a Core Formation True Person.

When he first sent him to the Jinyang Sect, that Core Formation True Person had thought highly of the child.

Now it seemed that the Core Formation True Person had indeed kept his word.

"With a Revered Master's guidance, his own talent, and the blessing of this Geng Metal Body... this child, Ye Chen, will likely achieve great things in the future."

Ye Changge felt deeply moved, with a touch of relief: "When his cultivation progresses further, perhaps I should prepare a good sword for him; I cannot let this nearly 50% Sword Dao compatibility go to waste."

Thinking of his mischievous son, Ye Changge felt both gratified and somewhat heavy-hearted.

He set down the wine jar, walked to the door of the workshop, gazed at the distant, mist-shrouded mountains, and sighed softly.

"Drawing Qi into the body at eleven... truly a good seedling." He whispered to himself, "It's just that I don't know how the child is doing in the Jinyang Sect, whether he's being bullied, or if he's eating on time..."

He remembered what Ye Chen looked like when he was little—the little one who would lie in Lu Shiqing's arms, opening his big, dark eyes, tugging at his clothes and shouting "Daddy, hug me," had now grown into a young man capable of studying alone abroad.

A deep sense of concern welled up in Ye Changge's heart.

Although in the Cultivation World, it was common practice to send children to Sects for cultivation, what parent wouldn't worry?

"I wonder when I'll be able to go to the Jinyang Sect to see them." He murmured.

He shook his head, withdrew his gaze, and walked back into the workshop.

"Forget it. In a few more days, once the Family Grand Array is completed and the spiritual wine business is on the right track, I will find time to make a trip to the Jinyang Sect."

He calculated silently in his heart, while his hands did not stop, continuing to adjust the recipe for the new batch of spiritual wine. Yet, a gentle smile always hung on the corners of his lips.

At the same time, thousands of miles away.

The Jinyang Sect.

The mountains were towering, surrounded by Spiritual Qi. Palaces were built along the mountains, with golden tiles and red walls, shining brilliantly in the sunlight.