Chapter 240

In this fictional cultivation world, there is the concept of fortune and luck.

Stealing luck is common, especially among cultivation families; if a family seizes a top-tier luck, it can bring glory to the entire clan. Stealing luck is nothing in this world.

Fortune is innate, and most people envy it.

Qin Bi did not want others to absorb her fortune; one's fortune belongs to oneself. Unless necessary, it is best to guard one's own fortune. Qin Bi might not have cared before, but since the appearance of the Second Aunt of the Marquis of Prince Anyuan's heir, she has been very wary.

That woman was vicious, selfish, and would sacrifice her dignity to achieve her goals.

This shows how important innate fortune and luck are. Some people go to any lengths to absorb fortune and ward off misfortune; if so, why not protect one's own fortune and luck?

"This..." Qin Lang looked at the sky; it was getting late. "I will try using half-immortal power to plant something tomorrow."

"Then it must wait until tomorrow," Qin Bi said. "I have no watermelon seeds left."

Qin Lang frowned. "Let me think of a way."

Lin Yao, truly worried about his daughter-in-law and young heir's spiritual melon seedlings, gave a few instructions to the Minister of Revenue, then called everyone to return. Shortly after, people from the Ministry of Works arrived, leaving some behind to watch over the melon seedlings in the fields.

Qin Bi turned back and noticed this, thinking it was worth giving two melon seedlings since they were helping to worry about them.

As everyone walked toward the teleportation array, Rong Juan said, "Young Lady, I will buy two of your melon seedlings."

Qin Bi tossed the problem to Qin Lang. "Buy Qin Lang's later."

"Ah?" Rong Juan was stunned. When had Qin Lang also grown melon seedlings? How did he not know?

Qin Xun and the others also looked at Qin Lang. Qin Lang was bewildered; he had no melon seedlings.

Qin Bi explained, "Tomorrow Qin Lang will plant watermelons."

Qin Xun asked Qin Lang and learned what had happened. Everyone was skeptical; these were spiritual melon seedlings, highly prized even by immortal sects. Could Qin Lang just claim he could grow them? Who would believe that?

When they were nearly at the teleportation array, Qin Bi suddenly instructed Qin Lang, "Guard your fortune and luck well. Do not take anything from the Marquis of Prince Anyuan's residence, and do not give them anything either."

Qin Lang was puzzled, but he knew that the Second Aunt of the Marquis of Prince Anyuan's heir knew a thing or two. If she could absorb the fortune and luck of the Marquis of Prince Anyuan's residence, she could certainly scheme against others; she was no good person.

"Alright," Qin Lang nodded. "I will ignore the Marquis of Prince Anyuan's heir."

"No," Qin Bi smiled. "If he seeks your help to read fortunes, you are a half-immortal; there are benefits to reading fortunes for others."

"What benefits?" Qin Lang's eyes lit up.

"I will tell you tomorrow," Qin Bi said mysteriously.

The group arrived at the teleportation array. Once everyone was present, they activated the array and left the desolate lands.

The Rong Heir came to the Ministry of Revenue to pick up his wife and child. Rong Yang ran over, and the tall, handsome man bent down to lift the little bundle into his arms. Qin Bi said her goodbyes to everyone and boarded the carriage to return home.

He Zu rode back to the Yan Guogong Prefecture; He Yan had not yet returned from the palace.

He Zu saw the Lady of the Yan Guogong Prefecture and sat on a chair in the main hall. He Zu held his tea bowl for a long time without speaking. The Lady of the Yan Guogong Prefecture was surprised. "What is wrong? Did the Rong Young Lady give you a cold shoulder?"

He Zu shook his head and told her about Qin Bi and Rong Yang growing spiritual melon seedlings.

The Lady of the Yan Guogong Prefecture was also surprised, then fell silent. He Zu took a sip of tea before saying, "I initially despised Qin Yan, the fourth branch's illegitimate daughter of the Marquis of Qin Yan's residence, as ordinary, and I strongly supported Qin He. After all, the wife of the heir to our Yan Guogong Prefecture is of supreme nobility; not just anyone can marry my cousin. Qin He can earn silver and is more suitable."

He paused, lowered his head, and said, "Looking back now, I was too arrogant."

The Lady of the Yan Guogong Prefecture sighed, deeply regretful. Qin He had performed so well, able to run shops and invent new gadgets, naturally drawing special favor.

Qin Bi was content to stay in the inner quarters, so everyone was blind, mistaking a fish eye for a pearl.

The Lady of the Yan Guogong Prefecture pressed her forehead. "It is done; let us not speak of it."

He Zu's heart ached; he felt terrible. If he had not favored Qin He, perhaps Qin Bi would not have divorced. Hezu imagined a scenario where they did not divorce and was filled with regret.

Even if Qin Bi had no skills at all, the fact that she bore Rong Yang alone was enough to make the He family regret their actions.

He Zu transferred his anger to Qin He. She was truly good at pretending. Even though Rong Yang had returned to the Yan Guogong Prefecture, Qin He still sent Fu Bao to the Yan Guogong Prefecture again and again to demand things. Who owed her anything?

In the Marquis of Qin Yan's residence, Qin Lang and Qin Xun returned and first went to the fourth branch. Mentioning that Qin Bi and Rong Yang had grown spiritual melon seedlings, Qin Di and He Shi were surprised, while Jiang Shi and Lin Shi found it incredible.

"Are they truly spiritual melon seedlings?" Lin Shi asked again.

"Yes," Qin Lang nodded. "Tomorrow my sister will also let me try planting some."

Realizing he had no spiritual melon seeds, Qin Lang could not sit still. He stood up, called Qin Xun, and went to find his cousin, the heir Qin Yan. Qin Yan had wide connections; if one wanted any seeds, finding Qin Yan was the right choice.

Jiang Shi and Lin Shi also went out. Qin Di said to He Shi, "If only we had cared for Qin Bi as much as a legitimate daughter back then."

He Shi said nothing. An illegitimate daughter was still inferior to her own eldest legitimate daughter. He Shi did not think Qin Bi was a bad child, but deep down, she still favored her own eldest legitimate daughter more.

In the Rong Wang Prefecture, Rong Yang happily told Rong Juan about the spiritual melon seedlings they had planted. Rong Juan soaked a towel, wrung it out, and wiped the little bundle's face. The handsome man's face showed a hint of surprise.

"How many?" Rong Juan asked.

"Over ninety," Qin Bi answered.

"Mother gave me a few," Rong Yang said, his small face wiped clean. The porcelain-like doll was very cute. "Father, once the spiritual melons grow, we won't need to buy them from the immortal sects."

Rong Juan smiled. "Good."

He ignored the little one, re-soaked the towel, wrung it out, and began to wipe Qin Bi's face. Qin Bi did not move but said, "I will just wash my face. Wiping it is not refreshing; washing with cool water is better."

Rong Juan ignored her and continued to gently wipe her face. "Your body is weak; you catch cold easily."

Qin Bi let the man wipe her face. Rong Yang followed Rong Juan step by step. After the man finished wiping Qin Bi's face, he threw the towel into the basin of water and said he was going to the Rong Wang's courtyard to pick up his younger son.

Rong Chi was brought back and threw himself into Qin Bi's arms, clinging to her.

Qin Bi held the little milk bun and cherished him too. Rong Yang stood by. The evening meal was cold tossed chicken. The spiritual plant chicken had just been stewed; the chicken tasted fresh, and both Rong Yang and Rong Chi loved it.

"Where did this come from?" Qin Bi asked.

"The Emperor sent it," Rong Juan said, feeding light chicken soup to his younger son. "The Emperor knew you and Rong Yang went to the desolate lands, so he sent a spiritual plant chicken. The He Heir sent several strings of spiritual fruits, and I also bought two spiritual melons."

The He Heir sent gifts for both Rong Yang and Rong Chi.

"Do not go to the immortal sects to buy spiritual food anymore," Qin Bi said, feeling the cost. "It is too expensive. If you want to eat spiritual melons, wait until my planted spiritual melons grow."