Although Qi Wen didn’t speak and was very indifferent, Song Chunqiao thought a lot in her heart.

This Tan Qiweng can be considered a second-generation cultivator. With both parents in the Foundation Establishment Stage, she must have good stuff that she hasn’t shown. Otherwise, how can a fourteen-year-old girl already be at the Qi Refining Seventh Level? It’s really inexplicable.

Even though she knows she has dual spirit roots and great aptitude, without the aid of Spirit Stones and Elixirs, her cultivation wouldn’t be this high.

Song Chunqiao decided to curry favor with Tan Qiweng. After all, she’s just a girl, and she could definitely get good things from her hand.

"Shall we go to the Spiritual Food Pavilion to eat?" It’s not easy to come out once, might as well let the kids have some fun outside.

Qi Hao and Qi Xuan both shook their heads, "Mom, let’s go and see the Free Market instead."

Su Yuanyuan, of course, had no objections; anywhere was fine for her.

Mother and sons made a round trip but didn’t buy anything.

Su Yuanyuan frowned, thoroughly annoyed by Chen Xiaorui’s gaze.

She didn’t expect to run into her when they came out.

Chen Xiaorui was also quite surprised to see that woman and the kids.

She came to the workshop today intending to buy Elixirs. In her past life, she never took Elixirs, always using Heavenly and Earthly Treasures to enhance her cultivation.

After waking up, she worked hard at cultivating, but her cultivation hadn’t advanced an inch in a year.

She was really anxious now, being fourteen years old with a Qi Cultivation Fifth Level wasn’t low, but she’s a female loose cultivator and feared encountering issues in the future.

By now, people in that gathering place were paying attention to her, and she figured she still needed to work hard to advance her cultivation, so they wouldn’t dare to do anything easily to her.

She knew the dangers of Elixirs. But the more her cultivation didn’t progress, the more anxious she got, and in her anxiety, she lost her mental peace.

She had no choice but to chose to take Elixirs in the end.

Upon seeing that woman, jealousy surged within her. If it hadn’t been for her Senior Brother’s care, could she be a cultivator in the Foundation Establishment Stage? Her Senior Brother was hers, and that woman ruined everything, causing her Senior Brother to disown her.

Su Yuanyuan was puzzled; this woman’s mentality was indeed a big issue. If one were to say it, it was just a bit of a mental problem.

She was just indulging in her imaginings. Really seemed like a madwoman.

The two of them didn’t speak, but Su Yuanyuan got to know more about Chen Xiaorui’s circumstances.

Chen Xiaorui seemed possessed, following behind the mother and sons.

Watching them enter the Spiritual Food Pavilion, frustrating her even more, being so extravagant to go to the Spiritual Food Pavilion meant they were spending Senior Brother’s Spirit Stones.

She didn’t follow them inside as she couldn’t anyway.

The attendant stopped her; they served according to status here, and Chen Xiaorui was in simple clothes, not even a Vestment robe. How could such a cultivator be allowed entry?

Su Yuanyuan looked after her two sons while eating, having contemplated earlier, what did it matter how that madwoman thought of her? Let her be whatever she chooses.

Tan Shaoting wasn’t a fool either, knowing what to do, and if he behaved unreasonably, she wouldn’t agree to it either.

They packed some meals from the Spiritual Food Pavilion and went to the Spirit Treasure Pavilion once more.

Qi Wen took it with a beaming smile.

"Do you have a break? Are you going back for a bit soon?"

"Mom, I estimate that I’ll be able to go back in three days." Qi Wen had already informed the steward about this.

"Alright, we’ll wait for you."

After finishing work, Qi Wen returned to her residence but hadn’t eaten yet when Song Chunqiao came over. Knowing the storage bag from the Spiritual Food Pavilion containing spiritual food, she hoped to mooch some off her. Spiritual food wasn’t something that cultivators of their level could casually eat.

Qi Wen was truly fed up. "Senior Sister Song, is there something you need?"

"Junior Sister Tan, I’m just here to chat with you."

"Sorry then, as I have other matters to attend to. Please, leave." For people like Song Chunqiao, you need to state things clearly, as she’d deliberately misunderstand if one spoke subtly.

"Junior Sister Tan, I just saw your mom bringing you some spiritual food today, and I’d like to have a taste. It’s been a long time since I’ve had any."

"I’m sorry, but my mom only bought enough for me to eat."

Song Chunqiao didn’t expect to be rejected, especially so directly.

Returning to her room, she wore a menacing expression. Just a small girl in the Qi Refinement Realm, and she’s so disrespectful? No worries, she’ll find a way to deal with her, and she’ll surely regret it in the future.

Three days later, after finishing work in the afternoon, Qi Wen happily returned home.

Upon entering the small courtyard, she sensed that the Spiritual Energy at home fluctuated dramatically. Had her father advanced? Indeed a joyous occasion.

The mother and sons sat in the courtyard waiting. It was already dark, but there was still no movement from Tan Shaoting.

"Let’s go inside. I’ll know when your dad comes out."

The mother and sons entered the space. Su Yuanyuan handed her daughter a special Jade Box.

"Mom, what’s this?"

"It’s a section of Water Spirit Vein. Just place it inside the space."

"Wow, Mom, you do have some good stuff!"

"It was given by a senior, make sure to thank her."

Qi Wen couldn’t see Chen Xue Man, and she wasn’t in the space anyway. So she smiled and nodded, "I definitely will, I’ll go thank her as soon as I get out."

She eagerly put the Water Spirit Vein into the space.

She felt the space’s joy and knew it was temporarily closed.

The mother and sons dined inside the space. Qi Wen hadn’t experienced such rich Spiritual Energy in a long time, and after eating, she went to cultivate.

Su Yuanyuan accompanied her two sons with reading while paying close attention to the outside situation.

Within the array, Tan Shaoting had successfully advanced. He drank a cup of Spiritual Spring Water and continued to consolidate his cultivation.

It was only until the wee hours that he emerged from the array.

Su Yuanyuan sensed it and exited the space as well.

Seeing the lively Tan Shaoting, Su Yuanyuan smiled, "Congratulations."

"Wife, I’ve advanced once more."

With excitement, Tan Shaoting held his wife, knowing well that someday he’d be surpassed by his wife and kids, but for now, he strove to grow stronger to protect them.

"Qi Wen has returned and is cultivating in the space."

"Let them stay inside."

The couple sat down, discussing the experiences from this advancement, which were incredibly valuable.

When daylight broke, the couple entered the space, finding the two younger kids already awake, and Qi Wen too awoke from meditation.

Father’s advancement was a moment of joy, and since Qi Wen had a day off, the whole family happily went to Sword Peak.

Many paid attention to Tan Shaoting mainly because his swordsmanship was quite formidable. After being unseen for nearly half a month, he returned, now at Foundation Establishment Perfection, just needing a chance to form a core.

Yu Huping too learned the news, having monitored the family for almost a year without spotting any irregularities. When Tan Shaoting achieved Core Formation, he’d be of great value.