Longevity: Starting with an infant's innate growth potential

After escorting the bride to the bridal chamber, Zhou Ling came out to greet the guests.

For this wedding, almost all the Nascent Soul and Golden Core families in Qingyun Immortal City were present.

There were also instructors from the Wang family and the four major academies.

The entire Zhou family hall was filled with hundreds of people. Apart from the Zhou family members, the lowest level of cultivation among them was Golden Core cultivators.

Even a Foundation Establishment Peak cultivator can only sit in the family square.

Zhou Ling also toasted each of the guests.

Now, with two senior sisters, Jin Yun, and the Wang family as a potential marriage partner, we have a strong bond with them.

The Zhou family can be said to be the number one family in Qingyun Immortal City.

Of course, the happiest people at the banquet were the Zhou family.

Li Ru was already very satisfied with Wang Xin, but she never expected that her son would marry a member of a prominent family like Wang Qingshang.

This was something they hadn't expected.

As night fell and the guests gradually left, Zhou Ling returned to the bridal chamber.

The red lights were on in the room, creating a festive atmosphere.

Wang Qingshang, dressed in a pink wedding robe, phoenix coronet and embroidered veil, sat gracefully on the bed.

"Qingshang."

Zhou Ling entered the room, came to the bedside, and called softly to Wang Qingshang.

I just drank quite a bit of spirit wine, because it's such a rare and joyous day.

He wasn't using any cultivation techniques either, and his face was flushed.

Wang Qingshang sat upright, her jade-like hands rubbing the hem of her skirt, and she seemed to be a little nervous.

Zhou Lingxuan immediately picked up a jade scale rod from the wooden table beside him.

Although their cultivation levels were already quite high, they still observed these customs.

Zhou Ling picked up the jade scale rod and gently lifted the red veil.

Wang Qingshang's delicate, charming, and beautiful face was revealed.

"My husband!"

Looking at Zhou Ling, Wang Qingshang pursed her red lips, her pretty face slightly flushed, and called out in a generous manner.

She is naturally calm and generous, and having been trained in the family for many years, she is not exactly experienced, but she is certainly thorough in all aspects.

Completely different from Wang Xin, who is a girl from a modest family.

The family had originally designated her as the future head of the family; as long as she could reach the late stage of the Golden Core realm, she could inherit the position of family head.

But as Zhou Ling demonstrated astonishing strength and enormous future potential.

The matriarch even made the decision to have her and Xin'er marry Zhou Ling together.

In this way, even though Zhou Ling did not marry into the Wang family, the relationship between the two families remained completely solid.

She knew in her heart that her position in Zhou Ling's heart was definitely far inferior to that of Wang Xin.

Moreover, her relationship with Zhou Ling also had a certain degree of utilitarianism.

Therefore, she appeared more composed and poised.

She was aware of the Zhou family's current situation.

Neither Zhou Ling nor Wang Xin are cut out for business.

Li Ru and Zhou Shan are good enough to manage a workshop.

They simply couldn't manage the Zhou family as it is today.

Therefore, she will be in charge of managing the Zhou family's affairs from now on.

On their wedding night, she naturally had to be even more poised and elegant.

Zhou Ling then took out a wine cup, poured two cups of spirit wine, gave one to Wang Qingshang, and then smiled.

"Qingshang, from now on you will be my wife. Let us drink this cup to the brim."

"Ok!"

A blush appeared on Wang Qingshang's face as she looked at Zhou Ling, and then they drank from the same cup.

After drinking the nuptial wine, Zhou Ling looked at Wang Qingshang.

His wife's face was as rosy as a peach blossom, and she was stunningly beautiful.

He reached out and pulled his wife into his arms, saying, "Qingshang, let's rest."

"Um!"

Wang Qingshang blushed.

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The next day, it was bright.

Soft sunlight streamed through the windows and into the room.

The sunlight shone on the wooden bed, creating a warm and cozy atmosphere.

When Zhou Ling woke up, he found that the beautiful woman beside him had already gotten up and finished dressing.

She wore a light blue dress, her spirits were high, and a hint of charm was revealed on her pretty face.

"My husband, you're awake!"

Seeing Zhou Ling wake up, Wang Qingshang said softly.

Then, like a maid, she poured water for Zhou Ling to wash his face and helped him change his clothes.

She doesn't have the slightest bit of the temperament of a rich young lady.

"Qingshang, I can do these myself!"

Seeing that Zhou Ling seemed a little embarrassed, he smiled and said...

Just think about how decisive and ruthless Wang Qingchang was in killing people in the Demon Slayer Division.

He was really having a hard time getting used to her gentle and considerate manner.

However, there was also a subtle sense of pleasure and conquest in my heart.

"It's nothing, it's my duty!"

Wang Qingshang said with a smile.

After getting dressed, she asked Zhou Ling with a hint of caution, "Will I look okay meeting my parents?"

"That's no problem, there aren't that many rules at home!"

Zhou Ling said with a smile.

“Husband, the Zhou family is quite large now, and we can’t be without rules.”

Upon hearing this, Wang Qingshang also chimed in.

"It's not that there are no rules, it's just that they're not that strict!"

Zhou Ling said with a smile.

The family naturally established many rules.

But over the years.

No one has ever broken the family rules.

After all, people like Yuan Hu and He Zijian came from Lingxia Immortal City together.

Therefore, family rules are basically not needed.

Of course, with the expansion of the workshop now...

The number of guest advisors and workshop staff has reached several dozen.

Therefore, various rules and regulations definitely need to be improved.

Thinking of this, he smiled and said, "Qingshang, you will be in charge of the family affairs from now on."

He also knew that the family was no longer what it used to be, and that he and Wang Xin would definitely not be able to manage it properly.

Wang Qingshang happens to have this ability, so the family can entrust her with the business with peace of mind.

A smile appeared on Wang Qingshang's pretty face, and she nodded.

Born into a prominent family, Zhou Ling was received by Chief Meng again during his visit to the Dao Alliance.

Given Zhou Ling's potential, the Zhou family's future development will definitely be promising.

Of course, building a large family is not an easy task.

Although Zhou Ling is now the city lord of Qingyun Immortal City.

The Zhou family also has a fifth-order spiritual vein.

However, the family's foundation is shallow. Apart from the fifth-order spiritual vein and the workshop, its other resources are probably not even as good as those of a Golden Core family.

Putting aside everything else, just consider the resources for cultivators.

Currently, apart from Zhou Ling, who is a Golden Core cultivator, everyone else in the Zhou family is a Foundation Establishment cultivator.

Of course, Zhou Ling's Golden Core is not comparable to ordinary Golden Cores, and he also has the power of the Lingxiao Sect to rely on.

However, the number of cultivators truly belonging to the Zhou family is indeed severely insufficient.

In terms of other resources, it did not occupy any resources.

Let alone the vast territories of powerful families, even spiritual fields and lakes haven't yet reached a significant scale.

Of course, the Zhou family has only been established for a few short years.

Such an achievement is already extremely rare.

Now, as long as we make good use of the resources at hand...

The Zhou family will definitely see tremendous growth.

"Furthermore, you should resign from your position in the Demon Slayer Division!"

Zhou Ling spoke up again.

Originally, he wanted Wang Qingshang to take control of the Xuanting Division.

However, now that she's his wife, there's no need for that. All he needs to do is manage the family well.

There's no need to take risks outside!
"Yes, my husband!"

Wang Qingchang nodded obediently.

The two then left the room.

We also need to serve tea to Zhou Shan and Li Ru.

"Qingshang, from now on you will be my Zhou family's daughter-in-law. I am at ease entrusting the management of the family to you."

"I don't have any special requests, I just hope you can give me a grandson soon!"

In the hall, after Wang Qingshang served tea to Zhou Shan and his wife and Wang Xin, Li Ru smiled and said to her.

With her improved cultivation and more relaxed lifestyle, Li Ru now has a rosy complexion and delicate skin, making her look more like a woman in her early twenties.

She wore a simple yellow dress, her hair was simply styled in an updo, and adorned with a jade hairpin, exuding a simple yet elegant charm.

"Mother, I will take good care of things at home!"

Upon hearing this, Wang Qingshang nodded with a blush on her face.

After exchanging greetings, Zhou Ling took Wang Qingshang to the Lingxiao Sect to pay their respects to their master.

"Qingshang, you can come and audit the sect's lectures and teachings in the future!"

In the main hall, Fairy Ziling smiled at Wang Qingshang.

Beside her were Jin Yun, Fang Yuyun, and several other disciples.

Wang Qingshang is now the wife of the sect leader, and her status is not low.

Therefore, everyone in the sect came over to pay their respects.

Although they had known each other for a long time, their different statuses meant their situations were certainly different.

"Yes, Master!"

Wang Qingshang cupped her hands in reply.

After exchanging greetings, Fairy Ziling said to Zhou Ling, "The three of you deserve a lot of credit for our victory over the Zixiao Sect this time."

"How many sect contribution points do you think we should give to our two senior sisters?"

"Master, whatever you think is appropriate is fine!"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Ling cupped his hands in greeting.

Now, within the sect's rules and regulations, rewards and punishments must be clearly defined so that disciples will have greater motivation.

The two senior sisters were able to defeat their opponents this time, but they also took a considerable risk.

A reward is definitely in order.

Of course, he will also receive contribution points as a reward, which can be exchanged for sect items.

After all, Lingxiao Sect is a sect, not a family. Even if he is the sect leader, everything must be done in accordance with the sect's rules.

"Then three thousand contribution points!"

"For this battle, each of you three will receive three thousand contribution points!"

"Purple Spirit Fairy thought for a moment and said."

"Thank you Master!"

"Thank you Master!"

The three of them bowed to Fairy Ziling in unison to express their gratitude.

"Ok!"

Fairy Ziling waved her hand slightly, "As for how you want to use these three thousand contribution points, that's up to you!"

After all, the Lingxiao Sect doesn't have many resources right now, and the things that can be exchanged with contribution points are limited.

“Master, my Four Directions Hunyuan Technique is almost complete, so naturally I hope to obtain the subsequent Heavenly Origin Technique.”

Fang Yuyun said with a smile.

Her main cultivation technique, the "Four Directions Primordial Chaos Technique," is a high-grade Xuan-level technique, meaning she can only cultivate it up to the mid-Nascent Soul stage.

So if you want to reach the Nascent Soul stage in the future...

They definitely need to cultivate a higher level of the "Heavenly Origin Technique".

"According to records, this 'Heavenly Origin Technique' does exist in the treasure vault of the Thunder Dragon Seal Secret Realm."

"Once your junior brother successfully refines it, you can exchange it for whatever cultivation technique you need!"

Fairy Ziling nodded and said.

“Master, I will begin refining this Thunder Dragon Seal in the coming days.”

Upon hearing this, Zhou Ling also spoke up.

After returning, he had many things to do and didn't have time to refine the Thunder Dragon Seal.

After all, refining a high-grade spatial treasure like the Thunder Dragon Seal is not something that can be done in just one or two days.

"Yes, there are quite a few Earth-rank techniques and even some Heaven-rank techniques within the Thunder Dragon Seal."

"The later levels of the Five Elements Qianyang True Technique that you are cultivating, as well as the Zixiao Technique, will all be available in the treasure vault!"

"I went in there once back then, and I gained a lot!"

"There are also many high-level treasures inside, which can be said to be the foundation of the Lingxiao Sect."

Zi Ling Fairy said this to Zhou Ling.

Upon hearing this, Zhou Ling's eyes lit up, and he had the idea of ​​refining the Thunder Dragon Seal as soon as possible.

Although he can now cultivate the Five Elements Qianyang True Technique to the Nascent Soul stage.

However, his current combat strength is already comparable to that of a mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivator.

Therefore, the "Five Elements Qianyang True Technique" has reached the second half of its cultivation stage.

If there are no further techniques available, he can use the [Illusionary Realm Simulation] to deduce them.

However, this consumes a large amount of divine soul.

If there were subsequent training methods, things would be much easier.

"However, there are challenges to enlightenment set by the patriarch within the secret treasure vault."

"If you enter it, you must ask the question in order to receive the inheritance within."

"If you are the first to enter, it will be the most crucial. Only by passing this test and being recognized as the successor of the sect can you truly control the Thunder Dragon Seal."

"Similarly, other disciples who enter will also have to pass the test of seeking the Dao!"

"If you cannot pass the test of inquiry, you will gain nothing!"

"What a waste of the opportunity to enter the secret realm!"

"Moreover, this Thunder Dragon Seal cannot be activated at any time; it will be activated once every certain period of time."

"As for the exact time?"

"You'll only know once you've refined it!"

Fairy Ziling picked up the wine gourd, took a few sips of the spiritual wine, and then spoke to Zhou Ling.

"Cough cough!"

Then he coughed a few more times.

"Master, how are your injuries?"

Seeing his master's condition, Zhou Ling hurriedly asked with concern.

Although the Thunder Dragon Seal is important, it can be dealt with later compared to the injuries in Master's body.

Over the years, his master had never mentioned the injuries in his body to him.

He only learned about his master's injuries after returning from the Five Spirits Immortal City last time.

But how exactly?
He had no idea, though his master had only said it was no big deal.

It can unleash the combat power of the late-stage Nascent Soul realm.

"Now that I have regained the Thunder Dragon Seal and the sect's orthodoxy, I will go into seclusion for a period of time to see if I can recover from my injuries!"

"It was a little wistful," said Fairy Ziling.

"Master, do you need any elixirs?"

"I still have some battle merits on hand, enough to exchange for fifth-grade pills!"

Zhou Ling said with concern.

"I need a fifth-tier Void Essence Pill. As for the other spiritual herbs, I have already prepared them."

"If I can't recover from this seclusion, then the chances of re-entering the Nascent Soul realm in the future will be slim!"

Fairy Ziling took another big gulp of wine and, without hiding anything from Zhou Ling, spoke directly.

"A fifth-tier Void Essence Pill!"

"This disciple should be able to obtain it!"

Zhou Ling cupped his hands in greeting.

He wasn't sure about this matter either.

However, a fifth-grade pill should be worth three or four thousand military merits.

Moreover, her master never mentioned her injuries, so it seems that her injuries have reached a critical point.

"Okay, if you can exchange it."

"I'll go into seclusion once I have the Void Essence Pill!"

Upon hearing Zhou Ling's words, Fairy Zi Ling spoke up.

One Void Essence Pill can increase the recovery rate of her injuries by 10% to 20%.

"Yes, Master, I will inquire about it immediately!"

Zhou Ling then sent a telepathic message to Lu Yunxi to inquire. (End of Chapter)