Chapter 455: Chapter 337: True Meaning of Talisman Tao! (Double-Length)

Evening, study room.

"Master, after counting, the value of the two boxes of treasures amounts to approximately five hundred middle-grade Spirit Crystals." Song Ping’an handed an account list to Song Changming.

This assessment was based on the current market value.

Truly deserving of being the Changsheng Su Family, even a casual gift like this has such an extravagant value.

And this doesn’t even include the Changshou Saber personally gifted to Song Changming by Su Fengye.

In fact, a treasure saber is hard to come by, and its value might even surpass this fortune!

"Hmm, use all this money for the future expansion of the distillery." Song Changming glanced at the list casually and then instructed.

Currently, the middle-grade Spirit Crystals he uses for cultivation are still sufficient, not in short supply, so he doesn’t need to hold onto this extra sum for now.

And rather than letting this money sit idle, it’s better used to support Song Ping’an’s fledgling business, to accelerate its rise and get it on track sooner.

In the future, if it succeeds, the return would be substantial for him.

It could be said that whether he can use top-grade Spirit Crystals for cultivation in the future depends on whether Song Ping’an can continuously gather wealth for him.

"Additionally, this letter is for Qingqing, deliver it as soon as possible." Song Changming handed a freshly written letter to Song Ping’an, instructing him to find someone to send it.

"Is there something urgent?" Song Ping’an asked as he took the envelope.

Song Changming rose from his chair, looked at the moonlight outside the window, and said, "Su Fengye is getting remarried."

"Su Fengye..." Song Ping’an paused for a moment, then quickly realized that this Su Fengye is the biological father Su Qingqing mentioned.

For a moment, Song Ping’an also fell into silence.

Both he and Song Changming had watched Su Qingqing grow up by their side.

They knew better than anyone the deep feelings Su Qingqing harbored for her biological parents.

Even after learning the truth about her mother being a demon, she still chose to venture to the perilous Yuan Province to find her mother, which says a lot.

Though she left in anger over her father and the Su family’s actions, anger is one thing, but she never intended to completely sever ties with Su Fengye.

It was simply the Su family’s actions towards her that made it difficult for her to approach them, hence why she hadn’t acknowledged Su Fengye.

And now, this marriage is like a knife.

In Su Qingqing’s eyes, it is as if Su Fengye personally picked up this knife, intending to cut off the father-daughter bond they shared.

This blow was undoubtedly substantial.

"Master..." Song Ping’an showed a worried expression.

"This trial, we can’t help her with." Song Changming shook his head.

Everyone has their tribulations to face alone. Some matters can be aided by others, but some must be endured alone to continue growing.

Hearing this, Song Ping’an sighed, carrying a heavy heart as he took the envelope and left the courtyard.

The next day, in the courtyard.

Before the rooster crowed, A Da had already started practicing Pile Skill, his expression serious and focused.

By the time Song Changming came out of the room, A Da was already drenched in sweat, his muscles trembling, clearly reaching his limits.

Yet he still persevered, refusing to slack off.

Song Changming was quite appreciative of A Da’s enthusiasm and attitude toward martial arts.

Although A Da’s stance wasn’t quite standard, having form without spirit, nearly every Martial Artist started this way, except for rare geniuses.

Song Changming himself was no exception.

A Er, who was beside him, was fanning his elder brother, softly cheering him on.

The younger brother’s mind was like a child, naïve and ignorant.

Although he didn’t quite understand why his brother suddenly put so much effort into martial arts, it didn’t prevent him from assisting from the side.

Seeing Song Changming come out, A Er immediately put away the fan and respectfully said, "Master, breakfast is ready, shall I serve it to you?"

"Yes." Song Changming nodded and sat down at the stone table in the courtyard, eating breakfast while correcting A Da’s stance.

In the cultivation of body refinement, he had extensive experience.

Even the Pile Skill he taught was something he refined and comprehended through his own body refinement journey, unique in its way.

Though it was more arduous than most Body Refining Skills, the effect on body refinement was, without a doubt, the best Song Changming had ever seen.

After breakfast, Song Changming adjusted his military armor and went to the military base.

Today, the military rewards were also distributed.

Song Changming and his rookie team of generals received great commendations from Wang Tianshuang.

They earned a notable record of military merit.

When it comes time to promote military rank, these accumulated merits would be crucial.

Besides that, the military also provided some money and Spirit Crystals as rewards, and almost everyone who participated in the task received a share.

The twelve new recruit teams led by Song Changming received the most rewards.

Of course, these material and financial rewards couldn’t compare to the generous gifts specially prepared for Song Changming by the Su Family; the military mainly focused on merit rewards.

With these considerable merits, along with the accumulated achievements from the past year’s missions, Song Changming had the opportunity to select Martial Technique Secret Records in the military armory.

If Su Fengye hadn’t gifted him a saber, he might have considered exchanging his merits for a handy weapon in the military armory.

Now, having the Changshou Saber, acquiring a weapon no longer remained his top priority.

Ultimately, he exchanged for a Talisman Tao True Intent Scroll.

It wasn’t because he wasn’t interested in practicing other Martial Techniques; it was mainly because the high-grade martial techniques he fancied required too much merit, not attainable by accumulating from one or two missions.

He had previously exchanged for a Second Grade Saber Technique, which sufficed for now.