Chapter 186: Wang Yue'er

The sky was already faintly bright; in front of a secluded residence of the Wang family, Wang Ping stood silently; inside was where Sister Yue'er lived.

She, now nearly a hundred years old, is already a Qi Refining Great Perfection cultivator; she had once attempted to break through to Foundation Establishment but failed, fortunately preserving her life.

All this was information he learned last night; at this moment, faint breathing sounds came from the courtyard, suggesting that Sister Yue had probably begun her morning practice.

Wang Ping flashed his body and appeared inside the courtyard; this courtyard is large, with a small pond in the middle, and on the pond's center stands a small pavilion where a silver-haired old man sits cross-legged.

At the pond's center, Wang Yue'er calmly finished her morning cultivation; although her Foundation Establishment attempt failed, she will never again have the chance to open the gate of longevity, but Qi cultivation naturally prolongs life; after persisting for so many years, aside from her hair turning completely white, her physical condition is quite good, her appearance looks like that of a woman in her thirties or forties.

She slowly rose, walked to the pavilion's edge, narrowed her eyes at the bright red sun; at this moment the sun was full of vigor, just like her younger self!

In the blink of an eye, over ninety years have passed; even her son has achieved Foundation Establishment, inevitably she thought of her half-brother; when the fame of Wang Tianjiao spread, Wang Yue'er could hardly believe it—he was a prodigy capable of Foundation Establishment and slaying Golden Core, yet he was that brother who had once been somewhat timid.

Originally she thought he had died in the great chaos of the Soul Refining Hall, but unexpectedly he was still alive and had gained such great fame; even a Nascent Soul Great Perfection cultivator of the Hundred Nations Alliance wanted to take him as a disciple.

When she learned this news, Wang Yue'er felt excited, but up to now there has been no word from her younger brother, so she inevitably worries.

Facing the morning sun, in a daze she seemed to see her family's younger brother, still as young as ever, but unlike before he was no longer timid; instead, vigorous vitality burst from his body.

Soon, Wang Yue'er widened her eyes, thinking she was seeing things, but the figure gradually walked toward her!

Strange!

Could it be that after long cultivation she's having hallucinations?

This thought rose in Wang Yue'er's mind, but the figure was indeed startlingly lifelike!

"Sister Yue'er!"

Wang Ping smiled faintly and called out softly.

Wang Yue'er finally realized what was happening—her brother had returned; this wasn't a dream, yet it felt too dreamlike, as if in that morning her brother had walked out of the rising sun.

"Brother!"

Wang Yue'er called softly, watching her brother gradually approach as his face became clearer; she could hardly contain her emotions.

………

After a quarter hour, Wang Ping and his sister sat cross-legged in the pavilion; although he was still somewhat unfamiliar with this sister, Wang Yue'er's warm care and the lingering influence from the original owner's body allowed him to quickly dispel that discomfort.

"Brother, you're now somewhat of a celebrity in the Xichui Cultivation World! I don't know how many people want to find you! It's said that thousands of Foundation Establishment cultivators have entered the Wasteland just to seek you!"

Gazing at her brother's vigorous spirit, Wang Yue'er smiled and said.

Wang Ping's heart stirred—thousands of Foundation Establishment cultivators entering the Wasteland? Their goal is probably the entrance to the Wasteland!

What a pity! Those people can never come back?

Changing the subject, Wang Ping asked: "Sister Yue'er, let me see if your body still has the possibility of Foundation Establishment!"

Wang Yue'er's heart trembled—Foundation Establishment, could she still have a chance?

Wang Ping extended a strand of spiritual power to directly examine Sister Yue's condition; after ten breaths, he withdrew his power and felt relieved—Sister Yue's body was even better than he had imagined.

To Wang Yue'er, her brother is now a prodigy-like figure; ordinary people who fail to break through may never achieve Foundation Establishment, but her brother might have a way—as a qualified cultivator, nobody would give up hope of longevity.

Gazing at Sister Yue's hopeful eyes, Wang Ping smiled and said: "Sister, don't worry; your condition is adequate. Once I set up the furnace to make pills, I will refine a longevity- and blood-qi-increasing pill for you—then breaking through Foundation Establishment should pose no problem."

"Really? Brother!"

Wang Yue'er exclaimed excitedly; Wang Ping nodded, noting he now possesses many longevity herbs picked from the Land of Rebirth, which are of little use to him now, for he has gained a six-hundred-year lifespan from the Immortal Elixir, plus his original one-hundred-sixty-year lifespan; as a Foundation Establishment cultivator he will live longer than Golden Core cultivators—if this got out, Wang Ping would find it chilling.

After receiving his brother's promise, Wang Yue'er felt even more relieved; just then two middle-aged cultivators entered from outside, Wang Ping glanced and saw they were both Foundation Establishment cultivators, prompting him to lament that the Wang family truly differs from before—one family actually has five Foundation Establishment cultivators; although they rode the wave of the Xichui Major Upheaval, it is no small feat.

Wang Ze and Wang Jun were originally cultivating, but their mother summoned them here; upon entering the lake area, they saw their mother holding a young cultivator's hand, smiling broadly as she said something.

They felt surprised but dared not dwell on it; their branch had relied solely on their mother to hold things together—don't look at them being Foundation Establishment cultivators, their mother's years of dignity remain deeply imprinted in their minds.

"Sons greet mother!"

Wang Yue'er turned her head with a beaming smile, looking at her sons; her face was full of pride—both sons had achieved Foundation Establishment, a rarity in the Xichui Cultivation World, and precisely because their lineage possessed Foundation Establishment did she and others gain a voice in the family.

"Brother! These are my two sons, your nephews Wang Ze and Wang Jun! Both have achieved Foundation Establishment! Ze'er, Jun'er, come greet your uncle!"

Wang Ping chuckled as he looked over; he hadn't expected to already be an uncle—being able to achieve Foundation Establishment shows his talent and perseverance are not lacking.

Wang Ze and Wang Jun, hearing their mother's words, already had a guess: among their two uncles there is only one, namely the famed Wang Ping Tianjiao who resounds throughout the cultivation world!

Could the person before them be that very one? They dared not be negligent, immediately bowing and paying respects:

"Wang Jun greets uncle!"

"Wang Ze greets uncle!"

Wang Ping nodded and smiled, saying: "Rise; no need for much ceremony—since you are Sister Yue's sons upon our first meeting, as your uncle I'll give you a little gift."

Having spoken, two streams of light flew to the two; Wang Ze and Wang Jun received them with both hands, their eyes inevitably drawn to the gifts in their grasp.

After Wang Yue'er saw what her sons held, her face changed; she immediately stood and said: "Brother, these two gifts are too precious; Ze'er and Jun'er cannot accept them!"

She feared her brother would lose face trying to save face, giving such precious gifts to her two sons!

Wang Ze and Wang Jun also stared blankly at the items in their hands—a nine-pattern red small dagger and a nine-pattern black small cauldron.

Two nine-pattern treasures!

For a moment they couldn't take their eyes off them!