Chapter 173

And in this summer, Zhang Jian also learned of another piece of 'great joy'!

Another wife, Bai Liying, was pregnant.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Jian was overjoyed.

Seeing that he still had one month of leave left, Zhang Jian requested leave from the Dean, Huang Liangzhong, and personally returned to Fengyang Commandery with Qi Yuhua.

Zhang Jian had already informed Qi Yuhua of Bai Liying's existence on their wedding night; he did not conceal it, including his bond with the dragon maiden and even his duel with the Poison Dragon Palace.

Qi Yuhua felt somewhat jealous about this matter.

No woman could generously give half of her husband to another, even if she had been raised with such teachings from childhood.

However, the advantages of feudal society also became apparent at this time.

Although somewhat resistant, Qi Yuhua still accepted it.

Compared to Bai Liying, who holds a divine position.

She is undoubtedly much more fortunate, able to always accompany Zhang Jian by his side.

……

In the Bai Shui Long Palace, Zhang Jian left some of the medicinal pills and spiritual fruits he had obtained through distribution from the Tongshan Dao Tong for Bai Liying.

Some of the gains obtained from the Gu Shen Cave Dwelling unexpectedly solved his urgent need.

Although he did not need these things himself, for Bai Liying, whose internal magical power was being consumed, they were rare nourishing treasures.

At the same time, Zhang Jian decided to think of a way within the Tongshan Dao Tong to help Bai Liying, to see if there were any beneficial methods for nurturing the fetus and solidifying the Dao foundation.

Zhang Jian again went to see Bai Shui Longjun to inquire about dragon childbirth.

The information he received, however, slightly eased his mind.

Although Bai Liying had already transformed into a human form, she still retained part of the bloodline of the dragon carp and flood dragon; her childbirth time differed from that of ordinary people, but only by about two months, roughly around one year.

During this year, Bai Liying would stay around the water eye to ensure sufficient spiritual energy for her childbirth.

This was also to avoid harm from the decline of her cultivation and magical power.

With Bai Shui Longjun guarding nearby, Zhang Jian felt relieved.

Actually, Zhang Jian hoped to bring Bai Liying into the Zhanmo Peak lineage of the Tongshan Dao Tong.

As a true transmission disciple of the Golden Core realm, he had several quotas to bring part of his family to reside within the sphere of influence of Zhanmo Peak.

There is also a spiritual lake on Zhanmo Peak.

With the protection of the Zhanmo True Monarch, there is absolutely no risk.

……

Bai Nu was indifferent to this and smiled, saying.

"A Yu, rest assured, this water eye area is the divine origin of my Bai Shui Long Palace; spiritual energy gathers here without error, and my Bai Shui Long Palace also possesses genuine dragon clan marvelous methods, so it will not harm the foundation of the fourth girl due to childbirth—rest assured!"

"You are not an ordinary cultivator; you are the top scholar of the state dynasty, bearing important duties—do not delay your official affairs!"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Jian finally relaxed. "Then, everything will be thanks to you, father-in-law. If you have any needs, at critical moments you may seek aid from the Yunhe Dragon Palace; the Yunhe Dragon Lord and the Zhanmo lineage are on good terms, and if needed, they will certainly not stand idly by!"

"Yunhe Dragon Palace?"

Bai Nu's expression froze for a moment, then he nodded in agreement.

……

Taking advantage of this rare leave, Zhang Jian again brought Qi Yuhua back to the Fengxi old residence, and by the way, went to meet many elders of the clan.

Not long after, he returned to Hao Jing once more.

The round trip was no trouble for Zhang Jian, but Qi Yuhua was physically and mentally exhausted.

Zhang Jian felt slightly apologetic, so he tried to help Qi Yuhua with magical marrow washing to alleviate her fatigue from travel as much as possible.

At this time, the leave periods of the other newly successful imperial scholars were almost simultaneously ending.

……

In the Zhang family courtyard, Zhang Jian at this moment put down a peculiar ancient book.

This is a book written with countless strange runes.

"Gu Shen Undying Body!"

Zhang Jian's eyes flickered; the art of raising gu is equally profound and extensive, and its various methods of refining and controlling gu should not be judged by their superficial appearance.

By utilizing the various extraordinary abilities of gu insects, gu refiners can steal the gu insects' abilities for their own use, which is truly marvelous.

Zhang Jian is not particularly interested in the art of refining gu, but rather has considerable interest in the various methods of resolving gu mentioned later.

Actually, since Zhang Jian's arrival, refining gu can be categorized under the medical and pharmaceutical cultivation path, similarly healing and saving lives, though it involves intercepting the mysteries of heaven and earth, and natural creation.

How could these many gu insects not be the various 'bacteria' and 'viruses' naturally bred in heaven and earth? With thorough understanding, they can also benefit all living beings.

With a creak, at this moment the bedroom door beside him was opened.

In the morning light, Qi Yuhua came out from the doorway wearing a light red robe, beside her were two personal attendants in green clothing; she had coiled her woman's hair bun, and on her face there was some rouge red, having experienced worldly affairs, her originally beautiful face now had three more parts of color.

"Husband!"

Upon seeing Zhang Jian, a faint joy appeared on her jade-like countenance.

Zhang Jian raised his head and glanced at her, also smiling: "Why don't you sleep a little longer?"

Qi Yuhua slightly shook her head, then immediately said: "I am going to the small kitchen to prepare food for you, husband!"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Jian said: "No need, wife, you should rest well; such small matters can be left to the cook!"

These attendants, cooks, and including the midwives and female doctors within the courtyard were part of Qi's dowry, for the purpose of helping Qi Yuhua consolidate her position as the eldest lady of the Zhang family.

This is not only the case with the Qi family; other noble and royal families also have such arrangements.

"Still, I will go myself!"

Qi Yuhua's jade countenance showed a smile; she did not wish to entrust such matters to others.

Qi Wan Shi had long taught her that although such matters are small, they can bring her closer to her own husband.

After marriage, she knew that her future husband Zhang Jian might not have only her as his woman; she not only wanted to help Zhang Jian prosper the Zhang family, but also to firmly grasp her husband's heart—this was a long-term study.

Not only for the Zhang family, but also for herself.

Seeing this, Zhang Jian didn't mind; after thoroughly digesting this book of Gu Shen Jing in his hand, he casually picked up another scripture.

This was not a secret canon, merely one of the ancient texts in the Gu Shen collection—a rare Buddhist classic.

"The Great Sun Red Light Sutra!"

Zhang Jian glanced over; at this moment, the fire of righteousness blazed within his Seven Apertures Exquisite Heart, and a faint golden light appeared around him, while he casually took a fruit from the nearby table to nibble, yet within the golden light, a layer of luminous Buddhist chant gradually emerged.

This was his second contemplation; this time, he unexpectedly comprehended an internal refinement secret method from it.

The Great Sun Golden Light Technique.

This Great Sun Golden Light Technique can cultivate spiritual power through constant nourishment of the soul, achieving a special martial way.

Upon reaching profound mastery, if one can achieve Great Sun Nirvana, there is hope to attain the state of Heaven-Man, and even the so-called 'Immortal-Demon Realm'.

His perverse comprehension finally manifested at this moment.

The numerous classic texts were fully integrated by him; sometimes, only certain ideas were needed, and he could easily create part of an internal refinement secret, a marvelous body-forging method.

This state was just like those Confucian grand masters who had thoroughly understood certain principles.

One aperture open, all apertures open.

The Dao-heart reaches the realm of utmost sincerity.

Many sage principles, with only slight modifications, can easily set foot on the path of seeking the Great Dao.