Qi Wen hadn’t practiced swordsmanship in a while. Su Yuanyuan was guiding her daughter on the side; she had already thoroughly understood the Green Water Sword Technique.

Everyone felt a sense of admiration, thinking that a family with good Spirit Roots that works so hard at practicing swordsmanship leaves them no excuse to slack off.

After finishing their sword practice, the family accompanied Tan Shaoting to the Deacon Hall, where they needed to register their cultivation level and receive rewards.

Once Qi Wen and her family had left, life resumed its normal routine. Half a year later, Su Yuanyuan successfully advanced and became a Mid-stage Foundation Establishment Cultivator. After reaching the fourth layer, she noticed significant changes, especially in the reserve of Spiritual Power.

Both husband and wife advanced within a short time of entering the sect, drawing much attention from others.

Qi Wen also completed her task, and the first thing she did upon returning was to advance, having suppressed it for some time.

Although it was just a minor advancement, it was still a cause for joy.

Once things settled, another task awaited execution. Qi Wen thought about teaming up for the task.

The couple accepted the mission as well, taking an assignment that involved going out.

Chen Xue Man’s constant sighing caused Su Yuanyuan considerable irritation.

This mission was to represent the sect at the Dual Cultivation ceremony for the son of the Alliance Hierarch of the Independent Practitioner Alliance.

Leading the team was Liu Xiaozhu, the disciple of the Sect Master, who had reached Golden Core Great Perfection, showing due respect to the Independent Practitioner Alliance.

In this expedition, there were ten Foundation Establishment cultivators. On the flying boat, everyone quickly introduced themselves to one another.

"Brother Tan, which peak are you and your family planning to go to? You can’t remain at Newcomer Peak forever, right?" Pan Xiu Chen asked.

"Our family will head to Sword Peak."

This made Pan Xiu Chen quite pleased; the master and senior brother highly regarded Tan Shaoting’s family, even though only Tan Shaoting was a Pure Sword Cultivator, the mother and daughter’s swordsmanship was also impressive.

"Brother Tan, your choice is very wise."

"Our family primarily uses swords, so Sword Peak is suitable."

"Brother Tan, are you planning to go right after you return?"

Tan Shaoting shook his head, "Our family has already reported to the Deacon Office; after completing this mission, we plan to practice outside for a while. I want to see my two children."

Pan Xiu Chen was a bit disappointed; he actually wanted to have a spar with Su Yuanyuan. But that would have to wait for a long time.

He thought that perhaps Su Yuanyuan might advance again while outside, making his challenge less embarrassing.

"Brother Tan, you should hurry back; in two years, the sect hosts a selection competition, and the winners will participate in a tournament tied to the sect’s resource allocation."

Tan Shaoting was already aware of this event, and they had calculated that they could make it back in time. Mainly, they wanted to accompany someone to fulfill their final wish.

The couple missed their two sons, living independently outside. Concern was inevitable.

The Xuantian Sect was quite distant from the Independent Practitioner Alliance, far more than from the Beast Taming Sect. It took even a large sect flying boat two months to reach it.

The cultivators weren’t just practicing all day; gossip was prevalent too.

This time, along with the Foundation Establishment cultivators, there was also a female cultivator present, Fairy Xu Ying, who was at the Late-stage Foundation Establishment.

She was an outgoing young woman, and Su Yuanyuan got along well with her.

"Junior Sister Su, whenever I see Qi Hao and Qi Xuan, I am envious."

"You can have what you want too."

Xu Ying sighed, "Junior Sister Su, I don’t have your courage; you gave birth in your teens, but my bone age is over fifty now, and I haven’t found a male cultivator I’m interested in."

Su Yuanyuan just laughed; back when she gave birth, she was already a cultivator, just not yet in the Cultivation World.

After arriving here, she realized what Tan Shaoting meant about how challenging it was for female cultivators in the Cultivation World to have children.

Sects aren’t without partners, but having children is truly rare, highlighting why children in the Cultivation World are so precious.

"Junior Sister Su, weren’t you scared when having children?"

Su Yuanyuan nodded, "At first, I didn’t know to be scared. When pregnant, Tan Shaoting wasn’t around; he only returned when I was about to give birth. Both of us were somewhat clueless. Only later did I realize the fear and the danger."

"Ignorance is bliss?" Xu Ying said with a smile.

"Yes, but everything changes with children."

"Of course it does. Junior Sister Su, is your focus more on cultivation or on your children?"

"On the children, though the older three are independent, only the two younger ones are left, and next year they can have their Spirit Roots tested to make their own choices."

"Junior Sister Su, don’t you want the younger two to stay by your side?"

Su Yuanyuan smiled and shook her head, "I have thought about it, but I don’t want to impose limits on the children. They should pursue what they enjoy."

"If they end up in a different sect, our sect won’t be happy, right? Even if they weren’t born here, they’ve lived here. You should consider it carefully."

Su Yuanyuan nodded; she realized this when she visited the Beast Taming Sect, but she still didn’t want to pressure them.

The younger ones needed to eat, and the couple accompanied them, even if it was just spirit rice porridge, making others envious as they could only eat Fasting Pills.

On this day, they arrived at the largest city in the Cultivation World. There was an auction event here.

With an invitation in hand, Liu Xiaozhu planned to attend, seeking a particular kind of Golden Essence Ore.

"Thank you so much, Elder, for taking us to see and learn," Pan Xiu Chen said.

Liu Xiaozhu nodded; he was willing to allow sect disciples to gain experience at such events.

Arriving outside Yunhai City, the flying boat was stored, and Liu Xiaozhu led the way.

The entrance fees for everyone were covered by Liu Xiaozhu, as the elder should.

Upon entering, the city was bustling; the Heavenly Profound Sect also had a garrison here.

This provided them with a place to stay, which Su Yuanyuan appreciated as a benefit of being a sect disciple.

The ten Foundation Establishment cultivators were quite excited, as this large auction was usually beyond their means.

Even knowing they might not afford anything, seeing it was worth it.

The Foundation Establishment stewards here respectfully informed Liu Xiaozhu of the local situation. He wasn’t just an ordinary Golden Core cultivator, close to reaching Nascent Soul, and a disciple of the Sect Master.

Liu Xiaozhu acknowledged the efforts of the stewards here.

"Elder, there’s a rumor about a rare treasure at this auction."

"Tell me about it."

After listening, Liu Xiaozhu frowned; he didn’t want to bring a group of disciples if the rumor was true, as it might cause trouble.

But what do cultivators cultivate for? He messaged Pan Xiu Chen and the others to let them decide for themselves whether to attend.