Chapter 16: Delivering the Ningling Pill

With the possibility of three people with spiritual roots emerging from the Qin Yan Marquis Fu, no one could be happier than Old Qin Yan Marquis.

"I cannot discern the grade of this Ningling Pill; perhaps it is because Qin Bi has just begun to handle elixirs," Old Qin Yan Marquis said eagerly. "Take it quickly; obtaining three Ningling Pills is no easy feat."

Qin Di hesitated for a moment, glanced at Qin Tang, and then the two of them took the Ningling Pills. Since there were many uncertainties in activating spiritual roots, it was best to take the pills in Old Qin Yan Marquis's courtyard.

Qin Yan Marquis subsequently rushed over, worried that something might go wrong during the activation of the spiritual roots.

Seeing his eldest son arrive, Old Qin Yan Marquis ordered, "Go fetch the spiritual plants from the study. If there are not enough, ask the Second House."

If something went wrong during the activation of the spiritual roots, the spiritual plants could serve as a supplement.

Old Qin Yan Marquis had only saved about ten spiritual plants in total, and Qin Yan Marquis did not mind his own brothers using them.

However, Qin Yan Marquis hesitated: "My second brother is one thing, but I fear Qin He will not agree to give the spiritual plants."

Qin He held significant weight in the Second House; almost all of its resources came from her. He Yan and the Xue Young Master frequently sent various resources to Qin He, and after selecting what they wanted, Qin He would give the rest to the Second House.

Old Qin Yan Marquis pondered for a moment: "Go ask. If your second brother refuses, then so be it."

At this time, Qin Yan also arrived upon hearing the news. Qin Yan Marquis went to the study to fetch the spiritual plants saved by the Old Marquis, came out, saw Qin Yan, and sent him on an errand: "Go to my study, fetch the spiritual plants I have saved, and on the way, stop at your Second Uncle's courtyard to ask him for spiritual plants to help your Fourth Uncle and Qin Tang activate their spiritual roots."

Qin Yan dared not delay and hurried away.

In the courtyard of the Third House, Qin Lang had just finished tidying up and was about to go out to play with a few childhood friends. Qin Bi did not go directly to find her Third Uncle and Third Aunt but came to Qin Lang's courtyard first.

"Sister, you are back?" Qin Lang asked, his surprise mixed with warmth.

If anyone in the entire Marquis Fu remembered Qin Bi, it was only the people of the Fourth House and the Third House.

Qin Bi felt like crying again, feeling utterly frustrated. She composed herself, skipped the pleasantries, and took out the Ningling Pill. Before Qin Bi could speak, Qin Lang's eyes widened suddenly.

"Ningling Pill?" Qin Lang knew his stuff.

Qin Lang's eyes sparkled; if this Ningling Pill did not belong to Qin Bi, he would have snatched it right then and there.

"I refined this Ningling Pill while making food for the child. I refined three in total, and we kept two for the Fourth House," Qin Bi explained, adding, "I intend to give this one to the Third House. I came to tell you, and then I will go see my Third Uncle and Third Aunt. If you want to activate your spiritual root, come with me to see my Third Uncle."

This world practiced cultivation and was fictional, yet it was set in ancient times.

Qin Yan Marquis and his brothers all had wives and concubines and had born sons and daughters by concubines. With so many children, each had their favorites. Qin Bi worried that if she gave the Ningling Pill to her Third Uncle, he might hand it over to his other children.

Bringing Qin Lang along meant it would depend on Qin Lang's own abilities.

As the legitimate son of the Third House, if he could not compete with the sons and daughters of concubines, it would be better not to activate his spiritual root at all.

Qin Lang was very sharp and immediately said, "Let's go. I will go with you to see my father."

He also did not forget to send a servant ahead to inform Qin Tan and Lady Zhu that Qin Bi had arrived. The servant ran to the study and told Qin Tan, who then left the study to go to the main hall to meet Qin Bi together with Lady Zhu.

Shortly after, Qin Bi and Qin Lang arrived, and Qin Lang entered the room to dismiss the servants.

Qin Tan narrowed his eyes. Qin Bi then took out the Ningling Pill and presented it to her Third Uncle, Qin Tan. Qin Tan had been sitting and lifting his teacup, but before he could drink, he suddenly stood up in excitement.

"Ningling Pill?" Qin Tan asked. "Where did you get it?"

Lady Zhu's expression also changed. Qin Lang did not have a spiritual root, and the Ningling Pill could activate it.

Qin Bi briefly explained the refining process. Qin Tan took the Ningling Pill, and Qin Bi said, "There are three in total. This Ningling Pill is for the Third House. My father and eldest brother have gone to Grandfather's courtyard."

Both Lady Zhu and her son stared at the Ningling Pill. Qin Tan looked at his niece Qin Bi once more; she had quite a few tricks up her sleeve. By giving the item to the Third House but calling Qin Lang along, she was worried he would give it to his other children.

"Very well," Qin Tan said, handing the Ningling Pill to Qin Lang. "Your cousin gave it to you. Take it."

Lady Zhu showed a look of joy. Qin Lang happily and carefully accepted the Ningling Pill. Qin Tan said, "Let's go to your grandfather's courtyard to activate your spiritual root together with your Fourth Uncle and cousin."

Unwilling to leave things to chance, Lady Zhu insisted on going with Qin Bi to the Old Marquis's courtyard.

At this moment, Qin Di and his son had not needed the spiritual plants at all. After taking the Ningling Pills, they felt warm all over, and within a little less than half an hour, they had activated their spiritual roots. Old Qin Yan Marquis was greatly surprised.

When Qin Tan and Qin Lang arrived, Qin Tan informed the Old Marquis. Qin Lang then took the Ningling Pill after Qin Di and his son. Old Qin Yan Marquis and Qin Yan Marquis felt much more at ease.

Qin Lang activated his spiritual root very quickly; it took only the time to drink a cup of tea.

Now Qin Yan Marquis was also surprised. The effect of this Ningling Pill was too good. He had not been able to tell its grade earlier, yet the effect was so remarkable. Merely seeing the spiritual root activate was not enough, so Qin Yan Marquis took out the testing stone.

"Test the spiritual root," Old Qin Yan Marquis ordered.

Qin Di tested first. He had a spiritual root, but his talent was very low. Qin Tang was the same. Even though their talent was very low, Qin Di and his son had tears in their eyes. Without a spiritual root, they were like ants; now they too had spiritual roots.

"Qin Lang, you go test as well," Qin Yan Marquis said.

Qin Lang glanced at his father, Qin Tan. Qin Tan nodded. Qin Lang placed his hand on the testing stone, which emitted a faint halo. His talent was slightly stronger than that of Qin Di and his son.

"I have a spiritual root," Qin Lang said directly and burst into tears, wiping his eyes.

"My son has a spiritual root," Lady Zhu said, covering her face with her handkerchief, weeping with joy.

Qin Bi also felt emotional; her eyes grew moist, and she wiped away a tear.

In the courtyard, everyone wore smiles on their faces. Lady Zhu and Qin Lang soon stopped crying and laughed, their pent-up feelings dissipating.

Qin Lang, being young, went up to Qin Di and Qin Tang and spoke of going to the small space in the Demon Beast Realm for training: "I have wanted to go for a long time. Now that I have a spiritual root, I must go to the small space in the Demon Beast Realm."

Qin Tang shared Qin Lang's thoughts and nodded: "We must go."

Old Qin Yan Marquis was in high spirits now. Hearing the younger generation discuss going to the small space in the Demon Beast Realm, he said, "Wait until your Eldest Uncle and I prepare some things for you, and then you prepare yourselves as well."

Everyone was discussing things enthusiastically when Qin Yan returned from the Second House.

Seeing the lively atmosphere in the courtyard, Qin Yan's displeasure vanished instantly. He asked in surprise, "You have activated your spiritual roots?"

"Yes, yes," Qin Tang announced eagerly to the world: "I have a spiritual root."

"Good, very good," Qin Yan said, overjoyed.

However, Qin Yan Marquis noticed that Qin Yan's expression had been wrong earlier. Upon asking, he learned that Qin Yan had gone to the Second House to ask his Second Uncle for spiritual plants. Qin He had refused immediately upon hearing this and had complained to Qin Yan about her dissatisfaction.

Qin Yan said angrily, "Qin He said she can support the Second House, but she will not support the entire Marquis Fu."