Longevity: Starting with an infant's innate growth potential

Chapter 202 Engagement
"Zhou Ling, your sword energy alchemy is truly exquisite!"

Inside the main room of the Wang family, Wang Yu looked at the Qi-Harmony Pill, which was shimmering with a blue light, and said with considerable surprise.

"It is said that this sword energy alchemy technique was created by Senior Qin Haoran of the Xuan Yuan Dao Academy."

Zhou Ling replied.

"So it was created by Senior Qin. No wonder."

"Senior Qin is a pillar of the Dao Alliance. He cultivates both weapon crafting and alchemy, and has achieved remarkable results in both. In addition, he is a sword cultivator who has comprehended the four realms of swordsmanship. His talent is extremely amazing."

"It is quite an opportunity for you to obtain his Five Elements Profound Yang Sword and Green Wood Sword Technique."

Upon hearing this, Wang Yu replied with a respectful expression.

Zhou Ling nodded. Although he had made a name for himself in the academy and gained some fame, he was still no match for a peerless genius like Senior Qin.

That's still a long way off, so I need to keep a low profile and focus on my training from now on.

"Zhou Ling, there's one more thing I need your help with!"

Wang Yu put the Qi-Harmony Pill into the bottle, handed it back to Zhou Ling, and said with a smile.

"Aunt Wang, just tell me what's wrong!"

Zhou Ling took the elixir bottle and said solemnly.

Wang Yu has always been a great help to their family, so if they need his help, he will naturally do his duty without hesitation.

"That's right, thanks to your help, Xin'er's Dark Fire Spirit Body is recovering very quickly."

"I also tried to secure an opportunity for her to join the family and collect the Spirit Flame."

“But acquiring the family's spiritual flame is not easy.”

"I think that with Xin'er's current cultivation level, she doesn't have much of an advantage in competing with the other members of the Wang family."

"So, since you've already fused five spirit flames, is there any way to collect spirit flames more easily?"

Although both Zhou Ling and Wang Xin cultivated the Fire Absorption Technique given to them by Zi Ling, Zhou Ling's ability to collect five spiritual flames using this technique clearly demonstrates his unique skill.

That's why she asked that question.

“Aunt Wang, I mainly rely on the Fire Absorption Technique to collect spiritual flames, but the method varies depending on the attributes of the spiritual flames.”

Zhou Ling quickly racked his brains, trying to figure out how to explain things to Wang Yu in a way that would make sense.

After all, he had many talents assisting him in the process of refining the spirit fire.

This is his unique strength.

It's definitely not possible to do that using only the Fire Absorption Technique.

Therefore, he really didn't know how to explain it for the time being, since it involved Wang Xin's future path to Foundation Establishment, so he naturally couldn't be careless.

"You only cultivate the Fire Absorption Technique, and don't have any other techniques?"

Wang Yu seemed somewhat incredulous.

I originally thought Zhou Ling would have other tricks up his sleeve, but now it seems I was overthinking it.

Zhou Ling nodded. This matter was probably difficult to explain, so it was best not to say anything rash.

"With Xin'er's current Fire Absorption Technique, it is definitely no match for the Fire Dragon Technique practiced by other disciples in the family!"

"Sigh, when I asked Xin'er to practice the Wang family's ancestral Fire Dragon Technique, she absolutely refused."

"Once this Fire Dragon Technique is mastered, it can control third- or fourth-grade spiritual flames, and its power far surpasses the Fire Absorption Technique that I am currently cultivating!"

Wang Yu said with a slightly helpless tone.

Although Wang Xin successfully repaired her Darkfire Spirit Body, she will have a certain affinity with the family's spiritual flames.

However, what they will collect at that time is a fraction of the family's spiritual flame, which will reach grade three or higher.

The collection process is also quite difficult.

"Mother, at worst I'll just not accept this spiritual flame."

Wang Xin added spiritual tea to her mother's and Zhou Ling's cups, and said with a smile.

“Xin’er, you don’t understand. With the help of the family’s spiritual flame and your physique, there is a greater than 60% chance that you can achieve the Heavenly Rank Foundation Establishment.”

Picking up the delicate teacup, Wang Yu took a sip, shook his head, and said...

"Aunt Wang, I've told Xin'er all about my experience in collecting the five spiritual flames, but are there any other methods?"

Zhou Ling also took a sip of tea and asked.

"The method of collecting spirit flames passed down through generations in our family is naturally the Fire Dragon Technique."

"Your master's Fire Gathering Technique is also effective, but it is not as advantageous as the Fire Dragon Technique."

"There's not even been a month yet. If Xin'er continues to cultivate, she won't be able to keep up with the others."

Wang Yu shook her head.

Upon hearing this, Zhou Ling frowned. From childhood to adulthood, Wang Yu had always given him the impression of being calm and composed, always at ease.

I have never seen her show any emotional fluctuations.

But now, because of Xin'er's situation, one can sense the anxiety in her heart.

But this matter involves the Wang family's internal affairs, and there's nothing he can do to help.

All we can do now is to help Wang Xin recover her spiritual body as soon as possible.

He couldn't help Wang Xin, and it left him feeling uneasy, as if something was hanging over his heart.

"When we get back to the Taoist temple, we'll ask our master if there are any other solutions."

Zhou Ling thought to himself.

"However, there is another way!"

After glancing at Zhou Ling and Wang Xin, Wang Yu smiled slightly and said...

"Aunt Wang, what's the solution?"

"Mother, what's the solution?"

The two of them asked in unison.

Wang Yu picked up his teacup, took a small sip, and smiled, "Because this time the collected spirit flames reached the third grade, their power is considerable, and the cultivation level of the participating family members cannot exceed the mid-Foundation Establishment stage."

"Therefore, it is generally difficult to suppress the spiritual flame, hence each lineage has two slots to participate."

“Our family also has two spots.”

"At that time, we can only ask Zhou Ling to help you suppress the spiritual flame."

Upon hearing this, Wang Xin's face lit up with joy, and she smiled, "With Brother Ling's help, we'll definitely be able to collect the Spirit Flame!"

In her opinion, as long as Zhou Ling made a move, he would definitely succeed easily.

"Don't worry, Aunt Wang. If I can participate, I will definitely do my best to help Xin'er defeat this spirit flame!"

Zhou Ling also spoke up.

He might have other worries as well.

But collecting spirit flames is his forte; the five spirit flames within his body alone are enough to suppress any third-grade spirit flame.

He still has that much confidence.

However, this is a struggle among the disciples of the Wang family.

Would the Wang family allow a member from outside the family to join?

“Naturally, disciples from other families cannot participate, but you have grown up together and have a very good relationship.”

“Your mother and I have discussed it. Originally, we planned to arrange your marriage after Xin’er achieved Foundation Establishment.”

"Given the current situation, you should first arrange the marriage. With this relationship, you will be able to legitimately help Xin'er collect the Spirit Flame."

Wang Yu put down his teacup and spoke seriously to the two of them.

"engagement!"

Hearing this, Zhou Ling was caught off guard.

Undeniably, he and Wang Xin grew up together and had a very good relationship.

But I haven't thought about getting engaged yet!
But Wang Yu's sudden suggestion has left him somewhat at a loss.

Moreover, the mother and Aunt Wang had already arranged the marriage between the two privately, but they had never revealed a word of it.

It's likely that they waited until both of them had successfully established their foundations before announcing the equipment, probably to avoid affecting their cultivation.

This is definitely an arranged marriage!
However, Zhou Ling's gaze swept over it.

Wang Xin has now grown into a graceful young woman.

He was only half a head shorter than him.

She has stunningly beautiful features, a slender figure, and a shapely physique.

Normally, Zhou Ling didn't pay attention because the two were so familiar with each other.

Upon hearing her mother's words, Wang Xin's face flushed red, and she pursed her red lips, looking nervous.

This matter seems to be far more important than her Heavenly Foundation Establishment stage.

She was also completely unprepared.

However, in her mind, this kind of thing didn't require any preparation.

In her mind, she would naturally spend the rest of her life with Zhou Ling. So she quickly calmed down.

"Zhou Ling, what do you say?"

Seeing Zhou Ling's surprised expression, Wang Yu couldn't help but ask.

"It's nothing, I'll listen to Aunt Wang on this matter!"

After thinking for a moment, Zhou Ling nodded in reply.

Although he is only fourteen years old, the spiritual energy in this realm is abundant, and people mature earlier.

Not to mention monks.

Tiger already has children.

Moreover, he and Wang Xin do have a good relationship.

He believed that it would be difficult to meet another woman who treated him with the same sincerity as Xin'er.

Moreover, it's just an engagement; the wedding date hasn't been set yet.

"Alright! I'll discuss it with your mother right away and settle your marriage arrangements first."

Wang Yu nodded with a slight smile.

She had watched Zhou Ling grow up since he was a child, so there shouldn't be any problems with his personality.

What she was worried about was that if Zhou Ling's cultivation level was too low, he wouldn't be able to keep up with Xin'er in the future, which would be a big problem.

But once Zhou Ling successfully established his Heavenly Foundation, all the problems were solved.

I believe that Zhou Ling will have the strength to protect Xin'er in the future.

"Xin'er, you don't have any objections, do you?"

Wang Yu thought for a moment and then asked Wang Xin.

"I'll listen to my mother!"

Wang Xin's pretty face flushed slightly as she spoke.

"Okay, then it's settled!"

Then, Wang Yu took out the sound transmission jade and sent a voice transmission directly to Li Ru.

"Sister Ru, I told Zhou Ling and Xin'er about their engagement!"

"They've all agreed. I'll come over to your place later, and we'll discuss a date and finalize this!"

Soon, the communication jade vibrated, and Li Ru's overjoyed voice came through, "Great! Great! I'll go back right now!"

His tone was also full of excitement.

From the telepathic message, Zhou Ling could also sense her mother's excitement.

After all, his mother's wish was to see him successfully establish his foundation, marry, and have children.

Now that the foundation building is complete, the most important thing next is to get married and have children.

As for achieving the Golden Elixir, in Li Ru's view, it was still a very distant matter compared to having a grandson.

Afterwards, Zhou Ling said goodbye to Wang Yu and the others and went home first.

He also needs to discuss this matter with his parents.

When I got home, my parents had already returned from the shop.

"Ling'er, your Aunt Wang has told you about the engagement!"

Before Zhou Ling could even sit down, Li Ru asked anxiously.

Originally, the two had agreed to finalize their marriage after Wang Xin achieved Foundation Establishment.

For some unknown reason, Wang Yu brought this matter forward.

But that's okay too.

Li Ru was filled with anticipation.

Zhou Lingxuan was about to explain to her parents that Wang Xin was going to fuse with the family's spiritual flame.

Mr. and Mrs. Li had no objection to this situation.

Soon after, Wang Yu and her daughter also arrived at the Zhou family's home.

The two sides then discussed the engagement.

Finally, after some discussion, they decided to arrange their engagement in three days.

Afterwards, Li Ru prepared a table full of spiritual food to entertain Wang Yu and the others.

After finishing his meal, Zhou Ling headed to the Taoist temple.

Because Wang Xin needed to recover her Dark Fire Spirit Body meridians as soon as possible, she also went to the Dao Academy with him.

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"Xin'er, are you ready!"

"I'm going to start."

Back at the hermitage, Zhou Ling took a bath, then drank a cup of spiritual tea before going to the cultivation room with Wang Xin.

Wang Xin nodded and gently lay down on the soft cushion.

After more than a year of training, they have become quite adept at it.

Looking at Wang Xin's slender figure and snow-white skin, Zhou Ling was momentarily stunned.

It feels like Xin'er has grown up in just one day.

I never realized before that Xin'er was such a beautiful woman.

However, Zhou Ling quickly regained his composure, condensed the Azure Lotus Spirit Flame, placed it on Wang Xin's hand, and injected the Azure Lotus Spirit Flame into her body.

"Xin'er, relax."

Sensing that Wang Xin seemed to be acting differently than usual, with her body trembling slightly, Zhou Ling said with a smile.

Neither of them had ever thought about things related to men and women before.

Perhaps there are, but they all consider it a natural thing.

With the engagement finalized today, the feelings between them have deepened even further.

But she inevitably seemed a little shy.

Being very close to Xin'er, Zhou Ling could feel Wang Xin's smooth and delicate skin and her faint body fragrance.

Xin'er also kept her eyes closed, not looking at Zhou Ling as she usually did.

[You are currently circulating the Azure Lotus Spirit Flame. Spirit Flame Cultivation +1, Azure Lotus Spirit Flame +1]

"All right."

Half an hour later, sensing the vigorous vitality within Wang Xin's spiritual meridians, Zhou Ling withdrew the Azure Lotus Spirit Flame and said with a smile.

Now, within Xin'er's meridians, lush greenery abounds, filled with vibrant blue spiritual flames, brimming with life.

It won't take more than a few sessions of nurturing with the Azure Lotus Spirit Flame for him to fully recover.

In addition, with the Azure Lotus Spirit Flame combined with the [Spirit Flame Nourishment] talent, Wang Xin's Dark Fire Spirit Body meridians also seemed to have undergone some kind of change.

It appeared increasingly intense, as if a seed of blue lotus fire was being nurtured and born within the meridians.

This surprised Zhou Ling as well.

If the Azure Lotus Spirit Flame could truly be born, that would be wonderful, since its attributes are extremely suitable for Wang Xin.

If it weren't for cultivating the Five Elements Qianyang Technique back then, and having a low-grade spiritual root, I wouldn't have needed the spiritual flame to assist in foundation building.

She then gave the Spirit Green Lotus Seed to Wang Xin.

Let's look back and find out exactly what attributes this Darkfire Spirit Body possesses.
Wang Xin opened her beautiful eyes, her pretty face slightly flushed.

"Hmm? This is..."

Wang Xin calmed her mind and sensed a vigorous life force growing within her meridians, its aura remarkably similar to Zhou Ling's Azure Lotus Spirit Flame.

"Brother Ling, it seems that a green lotus fire seed has been born in my meridians?"

Wang Xin said to Zhou Ling with a look of surprise.

"real!"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Ling's face lit up with joy. He had just felt the tremor of the spiritual flame, but he hadn't expected that the Azure Lotus Flame Seed would actually be born!

"Yes, thanks to Brother Ling!"

Wang Xin said with a happy expression.

"Xin'er, how are you going to thank me!"

Sensing Xin'er's joy, Zhou Ling jokingly remarked.

Unexpectedly, as soon as he finished speaking, a pair of warm, red lips landed on his face.

Wang Xin actually took the initiative.

Feeling the warmth on his face, Zhou Ling was stunned for a moment. Seeing Wang Xin's flushed face, he reached out and hugged her.

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(End of this chapter)