Seeing Wan Ping so excited, almost kneeling down in gratitude, Tong Yunshu smiled and said, "Mr. Wan, there’s no need for such formality. Achieving such a sudden increase in your spirit root talent at your age is a great thing. With just a little more effort, I’m sure you’ll be able to take that crucial step forward."

Wan Ping, thrilled at the prospect of forming his core, thanked her again, saying, "Thank you, Fairy Tong. I will always remember this kindness from Earth."

Tong Yunshu smiled and looked towards Wan Fang. "And what about you, Mr. Wan? Do you need to be tested as well?"

Wan Fang was originally happy and excited for Wan Ping, but upon hearing Tong Yunshu’s question directed at himself, he instantly looked disheartened and shook his head with a bitter smile, "No need. I haven’t felt any significant change."

Tong Yunshu nodded silently, comforting him, "Mr. Wan Fang, don’t lose heart. Although Genetic Liquid Medicine can enhance a cultivator’s spirit root grade, and in some cases even allow ordinary people with no spirit root to develop one to start cultivating, it all depends on luck and probability. Some may see changes after just one use, while others may need several doses. There are still over forty years before the Foundation Establishment Stage deadline, so you still have a chance." 𝕗𝐫𝚎𝗲𝘄𝐞𝕓𝐧𝕠𝘃𝕖𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝚖

Feeling somewhat relieved by Tong Yunshu’s words, Wan Fang cupped his fists and said, "Thank you, Fairy Tong, for your encouragement. As a mere mortal who was fortunate enough to be sponsored by the Wan Family’s elder and step into the cultivation world, living over 250 years, I have already lived a worthwhile life with no regrets. Whether or not I’ll have another cultivation opportunity like Brother Ping, I can accept whatever fate has in store for me."

Tong Yunshu praised him, "Mr. Wan has a good temperament."

Wan Ping encouraged him, "Brother Fang, don’t lose heart. Your talent was originally a bit higher than mine. If I can make it, so can you. It’s just a matter of time."

Wan Fang chuckled softly, glancing at Wan Ping, though his heart held no extravagant hopes.

The two stayed at White Jade City waiting for Yang Fei, and once Yang Fei came out of closed-door training, they would return to report back.

Genetic Liquid Medicine is so precious. Because of Master Wan’s relationship, Tong Yunshu allotted them a small vial each year. If they left Earth, obtaining it again would be as difficult as reaching for the sky.

This divine medicine is so valued that even Nascent Soul Stage powerhouses within the sect might find it hard to obtain.

"Fairy Tong, there’s less than a year until the next workshop exchange. How much longer will Senior Yang need to come out?" Wan Ping asked.

With his spirit root grade enhanced, he couldn’t help feeling anxious, thinking about returning early to Tian Nan Peak of the Shang Qing Sect to quickly gather the cultivation resources needed for core formation.

Tong Yunshu furrowed her delicate brows.

She had been worried over these past few years.

Yang Fei and Qin Yanyang had been in the Nine-Nine Returning to One Array for nine years, which to her felt like an incredibly long time.

Although in the cultivation world, time passed quickly, and a single closed-door training could last three to five years, or even decades or centuries as some powerful cultivators were said to do.

But she had never been apart from Yang Fei for this long since they had been together, and she truly missed him.

"I don’t know exactly how much longer he’ll need, maybe..." As Tong Yunshu spoke, suddenly her pupils contracted, and she quickly looked up toward the peak.

At the same time, all Foundation Establishment Cultivators within the Peak White Jade City sensed something and lifted their heads to gaze toward the peak.

"Haha, finally, I’m out."

A hearty laugh echoed through the air.

Tong Yunshu was overjoyed, "Yang Fei."

Instantly, she flew towards the peak, even using instant teleportation.

Soon she dove into Yang Fei’s embrace.

Feeling her longing, Yang Fei hugged her tightly, laughing, "What? We’ve only been apart for a while, and you already miss me?"

"It’s not just a little while; it’s been almost ten years." Tong Yunshu’s eyes reddened as she spoke.

Yang Fei froze in surprise, "What? Almost ten years, how could it be so long?"

He had realized that comprehending Earth’s power law had taken him a long time, but by his own estimation, it shouldn’t have been more than two or three years.

Yet, unexpectedly, nearly ten years had passed.

"If you add it up, it’s already the tenth year, just ten months shy of a complete decade," Tong Yunshu said.

Yang Fei was shocked, never thinking that understanding Earth’s power law in that cave would take so much time.

Suddenly recalling another matter, he hastily asked, "What about Yanyang? Did she come out before me?"

Tong Yunshu also remembered that Qin Yanyang had gone into the internal array of White Jade City with Yang Fei, feeling a twinge of concern, she asked, "No, she was with you when you went in. Weren’t you together inside?"

Yang Fei felt a sinking feeling in his heart.

He had been in that cave, guided by Li Er, comprehending the power law. Without complete comprehension, he couldn’t find an exit or leave.

After all this time, he thought Qin Yanyang would have come out earlier, but unexpectedly, he came out, and she hasn’t.

Could something have happened?

The thought emerged but was quickly suppressed.

It’s impossible.

She must be having her own opportunity, deeply immersed in it, in closed-door cultivation.

After all, she once safely exited during the Foundation Establishment, and now having succeeded in core formation, there’s no reason for trouble.

Though he was thinking this way, deep down, he felt some worry, especially because the Nine-Nine Returning to One Array was known for amplifying danger based on the entrant’s realm.

"Yang Fei, what about the Yanyang girl?" At this moment, Qin Huai’an, Huang Chengcheng, and Zhu Tianshou arrived, it was Qin Huai’an who asked.

Yang Fei quickly said, "Grandfather, don’t worry. Yanyang should be fine. We both entered the array and found our respective opportunities. I was in closed-door training, and she must be there comprehending her new opportunity."

Hearing Yang Fei mention the opportunity he and Qin Yanyang found in the array, everyone was both astonished and envious.

Just how many secrets did that internal array of the Peak White Jade City hold?

Why did all these opportunities favor Yang Fei and Qin Yanyang?

Even in previous years, despite attempts to enter, they found no way, not even earning the qualification to enter the array.

If the internal array of White Jade City were a treasure trove, then it seemed as if it was prepared exclusively for Yang Fei and Qin Yanyang.

Such astonishing luck.

"By the way, Yang Fei, Master Wan sent two members of his secular family here four years ago with important matters to convey to you personally." Tong Yunshu explained the situation with Wan Ping and Wan Fang briefly.

Everyone hearing about Wan Ping’s recent test proving the enhancement of his spirit root grade were envious.

Yang Fei said, "Let’s go see them."

Before long, they met Wan Ping and Wan Fang.

Upon finally seeing Yang Fei, Wan Ping and Wan Fang hurriedly saluted.

Yang Fei looked at them and asked, "What words did Master Wan want you to convey to me?"