Chapter 377: Fortune Value Did Not Increase

In the cultivation world, one needs family support.

However, Jiang Mo and Qin Han, the young boy felt, could not be relied upon.

Near dusk, Qin Han ran to her natal family to cry, looking utterly aggrieved; He Shi thought something was wrong. Upon asking, she learned that the spiritual duck had been stewed but not eaten, having fallen on the ground.

This incident was indeed painful; Jiang Shi and Lin Shi were also present.

Jiang Shi said, "Fortunately, there is still one spiritual duck left."

Why come crying to the natal family for this? Do not come asking for another spiritual duck. Neither Jiang Shi nor Lin Shi wanted to give another; these spiritual ducks were very hard to catch.

Even if they were easier to catch, you cannot come asking every time you lose one! He Shi is merely the legitimate mother.

Upon hearing this, Qin Han took a handkerchief and cried. Jiang Shi looked at her in confusion.

He Shi sighed, "What is wrong?"

Qin Han stammered, and only then did He Shi and the others learn that Qin Han had given the other spiritual duck to Qin He.

He Shi was furious, her face darkening; Jiang Shi and Lin Shi were also displeased.

"What do you mean?" Jiang Shi said. "If you gave it to Qin He, you gave it to Qin He. Why tell us?"

Qin Han stated her purpose for coming: "I want another spiritual duck."

He Shi was enraged. Qin Han dared not ask for two anymore, only opening her mouth to ask for one spiritual duck. He Shi would not give even one; if given, it would only be sent to others to curry favor, specifically to Qin He, the one Fourth House disliked most.

Was it only Second House that disliked Qin Bi? Fourth House also disliked Qin He.

"There are none left." He Shi refused directly without waiting for Jiang Shi or Lin Shi to speak, casting a stern glance at Qin Han: "If given to you, it would only be used as a favor for others. Cultivation resources are scarce. Our Marquis Fu has just become a cultivation family. The only thing useful for cultivation is the spiritual duck. Do you think it is appropriate for you to ask once, then ask again? Go back. Find your own way to cultivate."

Qin Han left crying, and the mood in Fourth House was spoiled by the disturbance.

Qin Di heard about it and thought He Shi was right.

Qin Bi led the group that caught the spiritual ducks. Qin Han, unwilling to owe a favor, bypassed Qin Bi and repeatedly asked He Shi for spiritual ducks. This mindset was problematic and should not be indulged.

Qin Xun came to his parents' courtyard, listened for a while, and instructed He Shi: "Qin Bi respects you as the legitimate mother and thinks of you for everything good. Neither I nor the eldest brother covet these things. Qin Han cannot rely on you. Do not deplete Qin Bi's affection for you because of Qin Han. Qin Bi respects Mother, but that affection is not inexhaustible. Qin Han wants to owe no favors, yet makes Mother deplete her affection. How can one conduct affairs this way?"

Qin Tang said from the side, "She learned it from Qin He, opening her mouth and asking immediately."

Lin Shi pouted, quite dissatisfied with Qin Han.

Qin Han knew how to handle matters. Even though she did not get the spiritual duck, the next day she still sent someone to deliver some fine-patterned cloth. Jiang Shi refused it, but Qin Han insisted on leaving it.

Qin He had been longing to get another spiritual duck and came to Qin Yan Hou Fu around mid-morning.

Knowing Qin Yan was in the manor, Qin He visited Cui Shi first, then went directly to find Qin Yan. Qin Yan was about to go out; seeing Qin He arrive, he knew something was up, put down his scroll, and left the study.

The Heir's Wife accompanied Qin He. The Heir's Wife already knew Qin He had come to ask for a spiritual duck.

Unfortunately, the Heir's Wife could not make the decision. The Heir held the cultivation resources; the Heir's Wife could not touch them. Qin He scoffed inwardly at the Heir's Wife's incompetence but dared not show it on her face.

"Did you need something?" Qin Yan asked.

Qin He looked at the Heir's Wife, furrowing her brow slightly, looking troubled.

The Heir's Wife: "..."

The Heir's Wife had to say, "Qin He wants a spiritual duck."

"Cousin," Qin He sighed, "Alas, this child Fubao is picky about food. Qin Han gave me a spiritual duck, but Fubao didn't eat enough and is throwing a tantrum wanting more. I have no choice. After thinking it over, I can only come to you, cousin."

Qin Yan remained silent. Qin He said with feigned difficulty, "Alas, cousin, you know my relationship with Fourth House and Aunt is average. I am not in a position to ask Fourth House. If Fubao weren't throwing a tantrum over the spiritual duck, I wouldn't have opened my mouth to you."

Qin Yan sat down and slowly poured a cup of tea.

Qin He inwardly pouted. At least give a definite answer. She looked at the Heir's Wife for help.

The Heir's Wife said, "How about giving Qin He a spiritual duck?"

Qin Yan drank his tea, then after a moment said, "Qin He, I could have been allocated more spiritual ducks originally. It was because you called me away repeatedly that I received less, and everyone else caught less as well."

Qin He: "..."

Why bring up that matter?

"I am not blaming you," Qin Yan said. "You do not lack cultivation resources. Why must you eat this spiritual food? Besides, your relationship with Qin Bi is strained. Qin Bi led the group that caught the spiritual ducks. You bypassed her to ask me. What would it mean if I gave you a spiritual duck?"

Qin He's face flushed red. "I don't want it anymore."

Qin Yan did not indulge her. If she didn't want it, so be it. Qin He lowered her head and hurriedly left.

The Heir's Wife chased after her a few steps, then turned back to Qin Yan and said, "Why give Qin He a loss of face? We still run a shop together. It's just one spiritual duck. Why do you favor Qin Bi? If you stay silent and secretly give Qin He one, that would suffice."

Qin Yan stood up. "One? One spiritual duck will not get rid of Qin He."

The Heir's Wife's eyes widened slightly in disbelief. "How many more does she want?"

Qin Yan ignored the Heir's Wife. Qin Xiang also arrived, and the two left together. Today, Qin Yan planned to go to the Spirit Plant Street to see if there were any good cultivation resources.

Qin He failed to get the spiritual duck, lost face, and returned to Second House with a bad expression.

Qin He's legitimate younger sister asked what happened. Qin He told her, worrying, "Fubao wants to eat. This child has been spoiled since childhood and is picky about food. Who else has a spiritual duck?"

Who else has one? The manors that have spiritual ducks are ones Qin He cannot ask.

Qin He returned in a foul mood. She always got what she wanted; there was nothing she couldn't obtain. This time she failed to get the spiritual duck. Qin He felt both angry and annoyed. After thinking, she sent someone to find Xue He Shizi to buy a spiritual duck from the Immortal Gate.

Xue He Shizi went and bought one back. Fubao jumped around happily. Qin He felt proud. What if she wouldn't give it to her? She, Qin He, could buy spiritual ducks from the Immortal Gate. The cook began making spicy duck. Qin He felt much better.

When the spicy spiritual duck was ready, Fubao ate it with great relish.

Qin He hurriedly asked the System, "Did Fubao's Fortune Value increase?"

The System: "No."

"Why?" Qin He shouted. "Doesn't eating a spiritual duck increase Fortune Value?"

The System said, "You should have asked at Qin Yan Hou Fu. Fortune Value should increase from what is obtained there. The luck of Qin Yan Hou Fu is unique. Even a slight touch of it can increase Fortune Value."

Qin He did not believe it. Since her transmigration, she had never felt Qin Yan Hou Fu was special in any way.

The System urged her again and again to try, but Qin He would not listen.