Longevity: Starting with an infant's innate growth potential

"Senior Ji, this is the fifth-order Nine Heavens Thunder Sword Disc that I can currently refine. As for the rest, I'll leave it to you!"

Zhou Ling handed the Nine Heavens Thunder Sword Disc to Ji Siqing and continued, "If there are still problems after the warship is built, we can only make modifications after I return from the Sword Qi Great Wall!"

Ji Siqing took the array plate and smiled, saying, "This power has exceeded my expectations!"

"I really can't understand why Meng Zhishou and his ilk would insist on sending a weapon refiner like you, with such a promising future, to the Sword Qi Great Wall!"

"With you here, the Zhou family workshop might be able to forge two fifth-tier warships within a year."

"This is much more useful than going to the trial."

During his speech, Ji Siqing seemed somewhat dissatisfied.

Looking at the Nine Heavens Thunder Sword Array Plate in his hand, he knew that Zhou Ling was now almost as good as him in weapon crafting.

It should be noted that Zhou Ling is only at the mid-stage of the Golden Core realm, yet he possesses such miraculous weapon-refining skills.

Although he relied more on the spiritual flames in his hands.

But which weapon refiner doesn't rely on spiritual flames? As long as one can control spiritual flames, that's the level of a weapon refiner.

With such potential, the future of weapon crafting is limitless.

Why would someone with such talent need to go to the Sword Qi Great Wall for trials?

"I have no say in decisions made at the higher levels."

"Besides, with you in charge of the workshop from now on, I feel at ease!"

Zhou Ling said with a smile.

Although the Sword Qi Great Wall is quite risky, he has various talents to assist him, including [Crisis Deduction].

A warning will appear if danger is detected.

With his current cultivation level and abilities, as long as he is careful, there shouldn't be any risks.

He still has that much confidence.

"This is the reward for refining this warship. It contains top-grade spirit stones that can help you quickly recover your depleted mana."

"It will also give you more protection on the Sword Qi Great Wall!"

Ji Siqing took out another storage ring and handed it to Zhou Ling.

"Thank you, senior!"

Zhou Ling accepted the storage ring and bowed in thanks.

Although he wasn't worried about the Sword Qi Great Wall, he had enough resources at his disposal, which gave him confidence.

Although pills can also quickly restore magical power, this top-grade spirit stone contains pure spiritual energy that can be directly absorbed and refined.

Its effects are even better than those of elixirs.

Moreover, there are still several months before the warships are delivered.

Ji Siqing gave him all the payment, which made him very grateful.

Then, Zhou Ling waved his hand and called Bai Ji and Song Yue over.

"Senior Ji, these two are my disciples. I will need your guidance in the matter of forging the warships!"

Zhou Ling said to Ji Siqing with a smile.

Ji Siqing is a genuine fifth-tier weapon refiner. If they could receive his guidance, their weapon refining skills would definitely improve dramatically.

"Greetings, Senior Ji!"

"Greetings, Senior Ji!"

Bai Ji and Song Yue immediately bowed to Ji Siqing.

"No need for such formalities, young friends."

"If there are any problems, I will definitely explain them to you!"

Ji Siqing smiled and said.

The implication was clear: he had agreed to Zhou Ling's request.

"Thank you very much, Senior Ji!"

Upon seeing this, the two apprentices bowed again.

They also knew that Ji Siqing was a Nascent Soul cultivator and a fifth-order weapon refiner.

If it weren't for their master's connections, they wouldn't even be able to meet such a person.

Now, Ji Siqing's attitude towards them made them feel even more flattered.

After all, within the Dao Alliance, there are only a handful of fifth-grade weapon refiners whose cultivation has reached the Nascent Soul stage.

There are probably only twenty or so.

Receiving guidance from Ji Siqing would certainly be a great benefit for them.

"Senior Ji, I have another matter to discuss with you!"

Looking at the kind and amiable Ji Siqing, Zhou Ling thought for a moment and then spoke up.

"Brother Zhou, just say what you want to say, there's no need for such formalities!"

Ji Siqing smiled.

He also highly regarded Zhou Ling, a rising star in the Dao Alliance.

Otherwise, I wouldn't have given him the method for forging warships in the first place.

It should be noted that there are many annotations and explanations in this refining method.

He poured a lot of effort into it, and it was usually only passed down to his disciples.

"Now my Zhou family has a fifth-order spiritual vein, but the highest-ranking weapon refiner in the workshop is only fourth-order."

"Moreover, they are all instructors at Xuan Yuan Dao Academy, which is not a stable job."

"Therefore, I humbly request that you, senior, serve as a guest elder in my Zhou family!"

"With a senior figure in charge, recruiting other fourth-grade weapon refiners will be much easier in the future!"

Zhou Ling cupped his hands in a respectful gesture and said solemnly.

In the past, he would never have dared to invite Ji Siqing as a guest advisor.

After all, given the size of the Zhou family, they were not capable of supporting a Nascent Soul cultivator.

But now that we have a fifth-order spiritual vein, we have that foundation.

Moreover, Ji Siqing is easy to talk to.

If you tell him everything about the workshop, he most likely won't refuse.

After all, the workshop's current cooperation with the Five Spirits Immortal City in forging warships for the workshop is essentially forging warships for the Five Spirits Immortal City.

Otherwise, Ji Siqing wouldn't have been willing to stay in the workshop for a year.

With Ji Siqing in charge, the reputation of the Zhou family workshop will be greatly enhanced.

As for the compensation, we'll naturally need to discuss that with him properly.

To be honest, even though the Zhou family now has a fifth-order spiritual vein, their other resources are still lagging behind.

Therefore, making Ji Siqing a guest advisor doesn't offer him much better treatment.

"this?"

Upon hearing this, Ji Siqing was taken aback.

After all, he is currently in charge of many affairs in the Five Spirits Immortal City and is too busy to go to other families to serve as a guest elder.

However, the Zhou family is an exception.

After all, half of the warships that Five Spirits Immortal City is now being manufactured have been transferred to the Zhou family.

If I were to serve as a guest advisor, I would be better able to balance both sides.

Moreover, Zhou Ling's words were not without reason. With him in charge, it would be much easier for the Zhou family to recruit other fourth-grade weapon refiners.

This will undoubtedly be of great help in the forging of the Five Spirits Immortal City warships.

After a moment's thought, he nodded immediately, "Okay, I agree!"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Ling's face lit up with joy, and he laughed, "That's wonderful! I'll feel at ease leaving the workshop in your care from now on!"

Immediately afterward, Zhou Ling spoke up again, "Elder Ji, what do you think would be a suitable offer in terms of compensation?"

"You can decide on the compensation; I won't sign a contract."

"If your workshop needs my assistance in refining warships, I'm available anytime as long as things aren't too busy in Five Spirits Immortal City!"

Ji Siqing said this.

"Then thank you very much, Elder Ji!"

Zhou Ling smiled and cupped his hands in greeting.

He didn't care whether or not a contract was drawn up.

With Ji Siqing's name on the family name, the Zhou family can now be considered to have entered the stage of a fifth-rank family.

It should be noted that the Zhou family doesn't even have a Nascent Soul cultivator right now.

However, as the city lord of Qingyun Immortal City, the Zhou family was already considered a fifth-rank family.

However, their actual strength is far from commensurate.

Currently, I am the only one with the highest cultivation level, being in the mid-stage of the Golden Core realm.

All things considered, it's just a Golden Core family.

With Ji Siqing joining the team, and the two senior sisters holding nominal guest positions, the situation became even more complicated.

The Zhou family could be considered to have the prosperous appearance of a fifth-rank aristocratic family. As for Ji Siqing's treatment, Zhou Ling hadn't decided yet and would let Qing Chang calculate it later.

We will provide as much as we can.

Ji Siqing was also aware of the current situation.

They then discussed other aspects of the Thunder Warship with Ji Siqing.

After all, for a warship, besides the array plate, the construction of the hull and the materials used are also extremely important.

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night.

The Zhou family was having dinner when Zhou Ling told everyone about Ji Siqing's agreement to become a guest retainer of the Zhou family.

Then, smiling, he asked Wang Qingshang, "Qingshang, what kind of treatment do you think is best for Senior Ji?"

Upon hearing Zhou Ling's words, everyone else in the family looked surprised.

"Ling'er, is Senior Ji coming to the Zhou family as a guest elder?"

Zhou Shan, who had just taken a few sips of the spirit wine, said with an incredulous expression.

Ji Siqing was a high-ranking Nascent Soul cultivator.

Now he's actually going to become a guest retainer of the Zhou family.

Li Ruyi's face was also filled with disbelief.

Wang Qingshang and the other person looked surprised, but it was still within an acceptable range.

After all, her husband is now a fifth-grade immortal city lord, a status that is no less than that of a Nascent Soul cultivator.

Zhou Ling nodded and smiled, "Senior Ji is easygoing and doesn't stand on ceremony."

"The main reason I came to serve as a guest elder in my Zhou family is because of the cooperative relationship between the workshop and the Five Spirits Immortal City!"

"This will benefit both the workshop and the Five Spirits Immortal City!"

Upon hearing this, the other four nodded.

It seems that only in this way could Ji Siqing be persuaded to become a guest retainer of the Zhou family.

"My lord, regarding the compensation, for now we can only use the top-grade spirit stones obtained from the workshop's crafting of warships to settle the matter."

"At the moment, the family has no other resources that can be of use to a Nascent Soul cultivator!"

Wang Qingshang said this.

Zhou Ling nodded. "You can arrange these."

"Senior Ji is aware of the family's current situation. As he said, a token gesture will suffice!"

If we're really talking about the treatment for those at the Nascent Soul level, the Zhou family simply can't afford it right now.

Wang Qingshang nodded with a slight smile.

"Qing Chang, you don't need to concern yourself with family affairs for the next few days. Maintain your good condition and focus all your efforts on breaking through to the Golden Core stage!"

After finishing the meal, Zhou Ling spoke to his wife with concern.

"Yes, wife, ensuring the formation of the Core Formation is the key!"

Li Ru also spoke up.

For the Zhou family now, the most important thing is whether Wang Qingchang can successfully form her core.

“Mother, husband, you don’t need to worry. I have already used the family’s treasures to deduce that the success rate of forming a core is over 70%.”

"If it's just a Heavenly Grade Core Formation, the percentage will be slightly lower, but it will still be over 30%."

"Now that my husband has gathered the true Yang energy of the Five Elements, the success rate is estimated to be over 50%!"

Wang Qingshang smiled and said.

Upon hearing this, Zhou Ling was also intrigued, as these magical artifacts used to test the success rate of tribulation are rare on the market.

Xuan Yuan Dao Academy does have one; should I try to exchange one from the Dao Alliance as well?
After all, knowing the success rate of overcoming tribulation allows for corresponding adjustments.

Thinking this to himself, he once again shared his experience in condensing a Heavenly Grade Golden Core with Wang Qingshang.

He had already said that before.

He was only emphasizing it again now, in case Wang Qingshang hadn't understood.

Wang Qingshang listened attentively. Born into a family of Nascent Soul cultivators, she had great confidence in achieving the Core Formation stage.

Of course, whether one can reach the Heavenly Grade Core Formation stage depends on a bit of luck.

After all, no one dares to say that they are 100% certain of achieving the Heavenly Grade Core Formation.

At the same time, he took out his own Core Formation Auxiliary Spiritual Object.

Heavenly Jade Rejuvenating Elixir

The third level of the Spiritual Mist Spring.

Third-tier Profound Origin Fruit.

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Zhou Ling also began to look at them one by one.

Use the [Intermediate Observation] skill to see if these spirits have any shortcomings.

"There's nothing wrong with the items, and they're also aided by my Five Elements True Yang Qi."

"I think the probability of him reaching the Heavenly Grade Core Formation stage is 60%!"

Zhou Ling said with a smile.

"Sixty percent!"

Wang Qingshang nodded with a smile, naturally believing Zhou Ling's words without a doubt.

"Qingchang, you should go to the cultivation room to adjust your state. I will protect you!"

Zhou Ling spoke up again.

"it is good!"

Wang Qingshang nodded slightly.

He then put away the treasure and headed towards the cultivation room.

Zhou Ling found a futon outside the cultivation room, sat cross-legged, and waited patiently.

He was no longer afraid of the Golden Core Tribulation.

On the contrary, I had some expectations in my heart.

After all, the lightning rules within his body were almost completely depleted during the refining of the Nine Heavens Thunder Sword Formation.

I can take advantage of this tribulation to absorb more lightning rules.

Improving one's understanding of the rules of thunder can also increase the power of the Purple Cloud Immortal Thunder Technique.

Moreover, he needs to cultivate the true Yang energy of the Five Elements, keeping the remaining nine strands of true Yang energy of the Five Elements in good condition.

As long as Wang Qingshang enters the tribulation-transcending state, he can inject these nine strands of Five Elements True Yang Qi into her body.

This will achieve the best results.

Time slips away unnoticed.

Three days passed in the blink of an eye.

Suddenly, a melodious female voice reached Zhou Ling's ears, "Husband, I am ready!"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Ling smiled, opened the door to the cultivation room, and went inside.

"My husband."

Wang Qingshang sat quietly on the futon, her aura incredibly powerful, watching Zhou Ling walk in.

She smiled confidently at Zhou Ling.

Her expression was gentle and warm, her beautiful eyes deep and bright.

"Qingshang, I will now transfer the Five Elements True Yang Qi into your body!"

Zhou Ling sat down in front of Wang Qingshang and said softly.

He could sense that his wife was in the best possible condition right now.

With the assistance of the Five Elements True Yang Qi, the success rate of this Golden Core Tribulation will be very high.

Wang Qingshang nodded slightly.

Zhou Ling immediately activated the Five Elements Transformation Yang Technique, condensing a golden core. Instantly, the five elements' spiritual light shone brightly around him.

Zhou Ling grasped Wang Qingshang's jade hand and transferred the Five Elements True Yang Qi condensed from the Golden Core into her hand.

It flows into the Qi Sea through the meridians.

As the true Yang energy of the Five Elements enters the Qi Sea, it begins to condense the magical power within the Qi Sea.

Zhou Ling fully activated the Five Elements Transformation Yang Technique, channeling all the true Yang energy of the five elements into Wang Qingshang's Qi Sea.

Subsequently, the true yang energy of the five elements slowly circulated within his body, beginning to temper his physical body and meridians.

"boom!"

Wang Qingshang's spiritual energy surged, as if she had merged into a spiritual spring, making her spiritual energy incredibly pure.

The true yang energy of the Five Elements warms her flesh and blood, and her meridians.

At the same time, dazzling five-elemental spiritual light erupted within Wang Qingshang's Qi Sea. (End of Chapter)