NOVEL WEB Chapter 510 - 510: 502
Chapter 510: 502
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Spirit creatures generally have straightforward thinking and are inherently kind, making them easy to control.
If he could create a large group of spirit creature subordinates, his power would surge. His desire to build a secure lair would also be realized more quickly.
At this thought, he immediately infused several herbs with the Cultivation Power of the Everlasting Spring Technique until they reached their limit of endurance before stopping.
Lying in bed, holding his delicate wife, his mind was still pondering the matter of awakening the herbs.
If there were a second herb among those that had been awakened, then it would mean that the Everlasting Spring Technique he was practicing truly possessed the ability to awaken plants, helping them to open their spiritual intelligence.
If no other herbs were awakened, then it would mean that the Dogtail Grass was very special, and it had fortuitously achieved spiritual intelligence.
This was also a stroke of fortune for it.
“Husband, are you preoccupied with something?”
Wang Wanyan lay her head on one of his arms, resting on his firm chest, the two appearing very much in love.
In truth, since their marriage, Qin Niu had always doted on his wives, and the feelings among the three were excellent. They had never quarreled, let alone had any conflict.
“In less than ten days, we will be setting off for Elixir City to attend the Water and Land Dharma Assembly. I’m a bit worried that the competition will be too fierce, and we will end up mere also-rans. If any one of us can seize an opportunity for Immortal Fate, our Qin Family will be able to rise even faster.
Do you know?
From the day I secretly fell in love with you, I’ve been thinking that I must protect you well in the future.
But in this cruel world, without strength, all is but empty talk.
I come from humble beginnings, without advanced Cultivation Techniques or a distinguished family background. To reach today, I’ve fought alone every step of the way. Don’t look now, as our family has become the strongest presence in Jade Stream Town, and we even fear no one in the Black Tiger Gang’s territory. But in front of those truly top-tier powerhouses, we’re no different from ants.
They can make us live or die at their whim.
I do not like this feeling of having my fate controlled by others.”
Qin Niu spoke with his wife, sharing his pillow talk.
Many of his true feelings, he never revealed to others. However, after marriage, as his affection for Wang Wanyan and Tang Caixian deepened, he would often share some of his inner thoughts with them.
But as men are, they tend to share only the good news, not the bad.
In front of their wives, few are willing to admit weakness. They would not talk about the grievances they faced outside either.
“Hehe, so you had a secret crush on me long ago, husband?”
“A gentleman loves the fair lady. You’re so beautiful and kind-hearted, any normal man would like you! Besides, you always brought me food and even gave me money, who could resist that? I unknowingly developed a liking for you.”
Qin Niu admitted frankly.
He had already secretly fancied his neighbor, Wang Wanyan, at about the age of fourteen.
Only at that time, Wang Wanyan was a young mistress of a wealthy family, while Qin Niu was a poor boy with nothing to his name, even if he aspired to be a Wart Toad craving swan meat, he was utterly out of reach.
The disparity between their statuses was too great.
It was only later, when his strength and standing increased somewhat, that he dared to act on his inappropriate desires.
“What if I hadn’t married you? Would you still protect me?”
Wang Wanyan looked up at his face.
“Of course, I would! I’m not given to much talking, but I always remember those who are good to me. You helped me during my toughest time and never exposed me, protecting my fragile pride. In my eyes, you are a celestial fairy. No matter which man you married, I would’ve silently protected you for life.”
Qin Niu spoke earnestly.
“Hehe, to tell you the truth, I really didn’t care for those rich young masters or distinguished young heroes; instead, I liked you, a poor boy. Though impoverished, you are noble in character. I often saw you buying and reading used books, and you always had your own ideas about things. I knew then that you wouldn’t always be poor and lowly.”
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“I just didn’t expect your rise to be so swift.”
“In just two years, you’ve directly ascended to a height that countless others won’t reach in their entire lives.”
Her eyes twinkled with little stars, and at that moment, she was utterly transformed into an adoring fan.
“Husband, is fate as an Immortal really that important? I think that our family being together, safe and sound, is more important than anything else. If we miss this opportunity for fate as an Immortal, won’t there be another one in the next ten years? Even if we never obtain it in our lifetimes, isn’t it fine? Living such simple and ordinary lives, I feel quite content.”
Wang Wanyan was subtly advising her husband, not wanting him to push himself too hard.
“Who wouldn’t want to live an ordinary life growing old with their spouses? But this world is far crueler than you imagine. To gain true freedom, one must struggle. Look around at all the myriad creatures of this world, whether humans, birds, insects, or even plants, all need to compete, all need to strive.
“You are so beautiful, that if I weren’t strong enough, any spoiled young master could easily take a fancy to you and whisk you away to be abused at his whim. And I would only be able to watch helplessly, or be killed by him.
“A person who wants to become strong must seize every opportunity.
“I don’t have a powerful family to back me up, nor do I have earth-defying talent. I can only rely on myself. I’m already at a great disadvantage compared to those favored by the heavens. If I miss out on some important opportunities, how can I compete with them?
“If I secure this opportunity for fate as an Immortal, I might have the chance to cultivate to the realm of an Immortal Warrior in a very short time.
“By then, you, Cai Xian, and Xiao Qing could all benefit from it.
“Human life is incredibly fleeting; I really want to live forever and always be with you and Cai Xian.
“If I don’t work hard to become stronger, once our lifespans end, we will quickly fade away.”
Qin Niu had longed for immortality from an early age.
When cultivating, he had always pursued it as his ultimate goal.
Wang Wanyan, inexperienced in the ways of the world, still had many thoughts that were innocent and childlike.
In the end, Wang Wanyan didn’t say anything more, just pressed her face tighter against his chest.
Time flew by, and in the blink of an eye, seven days had passed.
Qin Niu had been keeping an eye on the medicinal herbs in the backyard all these days.
But to his disappointment, he found that only the Dogtail Grass had awakened its spiritual intelligence; although the other herbs were growing faster, they had not awakened their spiritual intelligence.
After the Dogtail Grass awakened its spiritual intelligence, its growth rate accelerated even more.
From its increasingly strong medicinal aura and the rapidly increasing energy stored within the plant, it was clear that its progress was improving by leaps and bounds.
“It’s a pity we have to depart for Elixir City; otherwise, I could observe these herbs for a few more days.”
Qin Niu sighed with resignation.
The Ant Queen had finished consuming the Demon Core, and the energy contained within might have been too terrifying. Since the first day it ate the Scorpion Demon’s inner core, it had stopped laying eggs. It was in a state similar to secluded cultivation.
By intuition, the chances of it advancing to Grade Eight seemed high.
It just needed time.
There was also good news. Fourth had eaten the corpse of the Scorpion Demon and its inner core. Although most of it had been fed to the Ant Queen, it had benefited significantly.
Indeed, three days ago, it had successfully advanced to Grade Seven.
All its abilities had grown significantly, and its combat power had more than doubled.
Some of the Demon Ants had also successfully advanced, while seven or eight had not. Intuitively, the remaining seven or eight were just a bit short of advancing.
The Green Demon Bee had finished eating the half of the Scorpion Demon’s corpse and its strength had increased significantly, but it had yet to advance.