17: Chapter 17 First Smell of Spiritual Milk

Since Li Daoxuan sent off Li Fengyang and Li Fengwu three years ago, the servants in the house had never seen him this happy; with the Young Master and Young Miss back, the Master had also cheered up.

Li Daoxuan smiled and said, "Butler Wang Er, pass down the word: the Master is happy, so all servants in the manor are rewarded with three taels of silver."

Butler Wang Er said with a beaming face, "Yes, Master, this servant will go right away."

He had watched Li Fengyang and the other grow up since they were children, so seeing them return made him happy, and the reward silver made him even more delighted.

Li Daoxuan laughed, "Alright, you all may leave. I'm going to make something delicious for Fengyang and Feng Wu."

Butler Wang Er nodded repeatedly and retreated quickly; soon, shouts of joy could be heard from the outer courtyard.

Li Fengwu said, "Daddy is so good to them."

Li Daoxuan smiled and said, "It's all because you two are back that Daddy is happy. You two play here for a bit while Daddy goes to cook for you."

Li Fengyang and Li Fengwu quickly urged, "Old Dad, go quickly, go quickly! We haven't eaten your cooking in so long, hehe."

Li Daoxuan happily entered the kitchen, leaving only Li Fengyang and Li Fengwu in the courtyard.

Li Fengwu whispered, "Brother, are we being too unfilial? Leaving Daddy home alone... I heard the servants say that in three years, Daddy only showed a smile today."

Li Fengyang sighed, "Sister, since we have already stepped onto this path, we must walk it firmly. With our Triple Spiritual Root Aptitude, there is still a possibility of Foundation Establishment. In the future, we might even become Golden Core Old Ancestors; we cannot give up halfway."

Li Fengwu nodded, "I know that, of course, but Daddy is so pitiful all by himself."

Li Fengyang said, "How about we help Daddy find a companion?"

Li Fengwu's eyes lit up, and she nodded rapidly, "Daddy didn't remarry before because of us, but now that we've gone to Cuiwei Mountain, it's time to help Old Dad find a partner."

In the kitchen, Li Daoxuan's mouth couldn't help but twitch upon hearing his children's words. What he yearned for was the Immortal Dao. Having these two children was enough. As for a Dao Companion? If fate allowed, he would naturally look for one, but for him to find a mortal woman, that was impossible.

Li Fengwu thought for a moment and then shook her head, "If Daddy wanted to marry a wife, he wouldn't need us to say anything. He doesn't marry because he also wants to Cultivate, but unfortunately, Daddy has no Spiritual Root. Sigh."

Li Fengyang sighed, "Old Dad has no Spiritual Root and can only be a mortal. I'm not reconciled to it either, but there's nothing we can do. Perhaps with time, Old Dad will slowly let it go."

Li Fengwu nodded and said, "After we go back this time, it will be at least five years before we can return again. Let's stay with Daddy properly this time."

Li Fengyang nodded slightly and sighed, "Yes, we still need to Cultivate hard. Hopefully, when the Slaughter Secret Realm opens in thirty years, we can break through to the Ninth Level of Qi Refining."

Li Fengwu looked at him and said seriously, "Brother, do you really plan to participate in the Slaughter Secret Realm in thirty years? People die there, you know; entering it is a narrow escape from death."

Li Fengyang shook his head, "We'll see when the time comes. The Family only has one foundation establishment pill left, which can only allow one person to break through. Our Aptitude is decent, but Seventh Brother's Dual Spiritual Root Aptitude will definitely take priority. If we want to reach Foundation Establishment, we must take this risk in the Slaughter Secret Realm."

Li Daoxuan's brow furrowed upon hearing these two little ones. Going to a dangerous Secret Realm for an adventure? This Slaughter Secret Realm should be a resource-rich place that likely contains something similar to a foundation establishment pill.

But he didn't want his son to take risks. In that case, he would help the two little ones reach Foundation Establishment before the Secret Realm opened. He was only at the seventh level of Qi Refining himself; helping the two of them reach Foundation Establishment would be extremely difficult.

Li Fengwu sighed, "I hope the Family can gain something from the Plain Secret Realm this time. That way, you won't have to think about the Slaughter Secret Realm."

Li Fengyang shook his head, "The Plain Secret Realm is only a small Secret Realm. The main ingredients for the foundation establishment pill inside are too few. The chance of the Family obtaining them is very small; I don't hold much hope."

Li Fengwu said seriously, "No, it's said there is centennial spirit milk inside. Taking a single drop can allow one to break through to the Foundation Establishment Stage. Maybe in twenty years, we can also go and see for ourselves."

Li Fengyang shook his head, "That's only a legend. Who knows if it's true? If we could really find ten-thousand-year spiritual milk, then Old Dad might also be able to Cultivate. It's just a pity that even centennial spirit milk is hard to find."

Li Fengwu nodded and said, "If there were ten-thousand-year spiritual milk, it could completely allow Daddy to grow a Spiritual Root. Even if it were just the worst five-spiritual-root, it would satisfy Daddy's dream of cultivation. Sigh, what a pity."

Li Daoxuan looked outside thoughtfully. These two children of his were good. ten-thousand-year spiritual milk was definitely a good thing; if centennial spirit milk could allow one to break through to the Foundation Establishment Stage, then ten-thousand-year spiritual milk should correspond to the Golden Core Stage or above.

If someone else obtained such a thing, they would surely treasure it like a precious gem, but he believed in his children. If they could obtain such a treasure, they would give it to him to consume without hesitation.

Thinking of this, Li Daoxuan couldn't help but laugh, secretly muttering to himself, "Plain Secret Realm? If I want to break through to the Foundation Establishment Stage, I'm afraid I must also have a foundation establishment pill or centennial spirit milk. Then this old dad will get a portion for you as well, so don't you worry."

Afterward, he walked out of the kitchen carrying dishes and said with a smile, "What are you two little ones whispering about? Hurry over and eat!"

Li Fengyang and Li Fengwu quickly shut their mouths and hurried to Li Daoxuan, shouting happily, "Daddy, it's ready? It smells so good!"

Li Daoxuan patted Li Fengwu's head and asked with a smile, "How is your cultivation at Cuiwei Mountain? Have you been slacking off?"

Li Fengwu quickly said, "Daddy, how could I slack off? I have already reached the Peak of the Second Level of Qi Refining. Even Great-Grandfather the Family Head said I have great talent!"

Li Fengyang also quickly said, "Daddy, me too, me too! I am also very powerful now. If anyone dares to bully you, I will help you beat them up!"

At this moment, the two little ones didn't look at all like the mature versions of themselves from just now. Had he not overheard their conversation, he might have thought they were as innocent as they appeared on the surface.

It seemed that before entering the Cultivation World, the Family would provide all sorts of guidance. Before reaching a certain Realm, these Geniuses were not allowed to leave the Family.

Li Daoxuan looked at the two children waiting to be praised and said with a smile, "Fengyang and Feng Wu are both good children. Hurry and eat, or it won't taste good once it's cold."

Li Fengyang and Li Fengwu nodded quickly and picked up their chopsticks to eat rapidly. Li Daoxuan watched them eat, a smile appearing on his face.

At the same time, he was constantly pondering. Since ten-thousand-year spiritual milk could allow him to possess a Spiritual Root, he must obtain it. Moreover, growing a Spiritual Root likely wouldn't be that easy.

ten-thousand-year spiritual milk should only be one of the requirements. In the future, he must find a way to learn how to possess a Spiritual Root. Otherwise, once word of his cultivation without a Spiritual Root got out, not only himself but even his two children would be in danger.

Li Fengwu looked at the contemplative Li Daoxuan and quickly said, "Daddy, why aren't you eating?"

Li Daoxuan quickly snapped back to reality and said with a smile, "You two eat. If Daddy wants to eat, I'll definitely make some for myself. I'm just afraid there isn't enough for you, so how could I snatch food from you? Hahaha."