CHAPTER 179: CHAPTER 173: THATCHED COTTAGE (PART 2)

He continued his cultivation without a word.

After comparing the results, cultivating for one hour is equivalent to earning a small reward in cultivation.

It’s somewhat similar to nurturing the meridians for children, broadening his channels for earning rewards.

The key is that in the future, his cultivation can all be converted into joint cultivation, significantly increasing the speed of improvement.

After a week of getting used to it, except for Jia’Er, Shen Wang, Lan Kui, and Paper Kite successfully matched and got started in the cultivation technique, everyone’s cultivation speed increased.

Among them, the joint cultivation with Lan Kui was the most effective, tripling the speed of cultivation improvement.

Although it can’t compare with the system’s direct rewards, for those like Lan Kui who don’t have a system, it’s very valuable.

In the future, not only will my cultivation speed increase, but driven by me, the cultivation speed of several wives will also not lag behind.

A month later, bright sunlight poured in from the window, illuminating a pregnant woman sitting by the window. Her white, loose long dress and radiant face showed excellent health.

Shen Wang silently held Paper Kite’s wrist, checking the body’s condition.

He glanced outside, his gaze landing on Paper Kite’s forehead, where a blue pattern gave off an ethereal feeling.

This appeared recently, a manifestation of bloodline power.

During her pregnancy, for some reason, Paper Kite’s bloodline power grew stronger, to the point of manifesting this spirit pattern.

Based on what Paper Kite knew, displaying such a pattern was a kind of atavism, extremely rare.

After the examination, Shen Wang gently touched Paper Kite’s belly, "Let’s digest the last bit of Wind and Thunder Blood Fusion Pill’s potency today. If this little one still doesn’t come out, there’s nothing left for it to eat."

Saying this, Shen Wang was a bit helpless.

He thought the Blood Fusion Pills obtained from the Yun Haifeng couple would be enough until the child was born.

But even after consuming the Little Blood Fusion Pill, Wind-Thunder Fruit, and digesting the Top-grade Spiritual Pill Wind and Thunder Blood Fusion Pill multiple times, this kid still refuses to come out.

"You’ve done enough, husband. Even heirs focused on by the Yun Family rarely receive such treatment."

Paper Kite held Shen Wang’s hand in comfort, "This is all we have, and we owe nothing to the child."

"It’s just a headache wondering how much longer this child will take to birth. It’s been over two years now."

Shen Wang chuckled bitterly, unaware that anyone would think the woman was carrying Nezha.

"It’s okay, as long as I’m healthy, he won’t be in danger."

Paper Kite pressed Shen Wang’s hand, "Besides, I feel it’s soon."

"You said the same thing half a month ago."

Shen Wang gave Paper Kite a sidelong glance, raised his hand, and a pill appeared, only one-tenth the size of a complete pill.

He took a third of it from the pill and handed one-thirtieth of its dose to Paper Kite.

She opened her mouth and swallowed it. As the potent medicine entered her body, the pattern on her forehead brightened, and the fetus’s life force became more vigorous.

Shen Wang put the rest of the pill away, as this dose is taken three times a day, it could only last until tomorrow morning.

"If it’s still not working, I’ll take another trip to Wind and Thunder City. It’s been a month, and things should have cooled down by now."

Shen Wang pondered this in his mind as he carried Paper Kite back to bed to rest.

As the child grew larger, the pressure on Paper Kite increased, making movement difficult in recent days.

After settling Paper Kite, Shen Wang went outside.

Zheng Yunshu was wandering in the mountains with her daughter Shen Chuxue. The former was observing the arrays, having studied the surrounding arrays up to the mountain’s summit.

The arrays at the mountain’s summit were of a much higher level, ones even Shen Wang couldn’t access yet, but Zheng Yunshu was highly skilled in researching these arrays.

As for his daughter, although she seemed to be playing around, Shen Wang sensed that his daughter was also studying the Dao Array at the summit.

Otherwise, the daughter, who usually loved cultivation, wouldn’t be so playful, suddenly keen on running around exploring in the past two days.

"After all, Xue’Er was an empress in her past life. Even if she hasn’t cultivated array paths, her insight shouldn’t be lacking. Using her experience to study arrays should be overkill."

Thinking this, Shen Wang’s figure flickered as he quickly walked over.

Within a hundred feet of the summit, a complex Dao Array shrouded the area. Trying to go up, you’d find no path, as if caught in a ghostly maze.

Though the summit appeared covered in snow, when the weather was particularly clear, Shen Wang could faintly see a thatched cottage.

It was strange to Shen Wang that the core site wasn’t built with a palace but a thatched cottage.

Could the Daoist skill have reached such a level that the core site was constructed with a thatched cottage?

Contemplating this, Shen Wang appeared beside the two women.

"Daddy."

Shen Chuxue smiled sweetly.

Shen Wang picked her up and wiped the sweat off Zheng Yunshu’s forehead, "You can’t utilize your cultivation, so your body is only slightly stronger than a mortal’s. It’s unwise to exhaust yourself like this."

"It’s dull at home, and researching these arrays is interesting."

Zheng Yunshu smiled back, "These Dao Arrays are more impressive the more I look at them, truly works of ingenuity. If I can find a way in, I might gain the rare Dao Array legacy texts."

"Most things from this sect were taken away back then, so the chances are slim."

Shen Wang shook his head.

"Daddy, it seems like you can see the thatched cottage from over there."

Xue’Er suddenly pointed at a spot, "I noticed it when I walked over earlier. Fourth Mom didn’t have the strength to go in."

Surprised, Shen Wang put his daughter down, "Alright, I’ll go take a look."

Trusting his daughter’s judgment, he went to the position she indicated, and indeed, from this vantage point, he could see a simple yet mysterious thatched cottage.

Shen Wang’s eyes sparkled. Previously visible only at certain times, now it appeared visible from this location, indicating the correct path had been found.

However, this was just the first correct step, and getting inside likely posed many challenges.

"You two are amazing, like finding a path."

Shen Wang gave a thumbs up to his daughter and Zheng Yunshu, "Today, we’ll stop here. Let’s head back. Xue’Er, Daddy will nurture your meridians; Shu’Er, I’ll continue to remove the Spirit-Binding Silk for you."

"Handle Fourth Mom first; I want to play a bit longer."

Xue’Er nudged Shen Wang, eager to understand the Dao Array fully.

"Just be careful and don’t wander off."

Shen Wang patted his daughter’s head and led Zheng Yunshu away.

He alone knew Xue’Er’s foundation, and while her current power was lacking, her abilities in other aspects wouldn’t fall short, nor would she foolishly rush into dangerous places.

"Xue’Er is exceptionally clever, with a talent for arrays."

On the way, Zheng Yunshu remarked to Shen Wang, "I believe her talent surpasses mine, so don’t waste this treasure."

She had strolled the mountain with Shen Chuxue a few times and could judge how intelligent this under two-year-old was.

"Then why not teach her arrays yourself? This way, there’s no need for a master."

Shen Wang chuckled. With the level his daughter had reached in her previous life, she wouldn’t falter in anything.

"I’m already teaching her, and she’s learning fast."

With joy, Zheng Yunshu added, "At such a young age, she’s already applying what she learns flexibly. Have you been teaching her a lot in this regard?"

"She’s naturally intelligent and can learn many things without a teacher."

Shen Wang shook his head, "For now, the focus is on helping you recover. Once your power is restored, the summit Dao Array won’t be able to stop you."

"Yes, unable to utilize cultivation makes many techniques difficult to use, even difficult to see with the naked eye."

Zheng Yunshu also hoped she could recover soon.

"I’ve already removed half of the Spirit-Binding Silk within you; the rest should be resolved within a month. Then you’ll be in your prime."

Shen Wang smiled, "As you see, the Dao Array here is still insufficient. I’d like to add a large formation to make this place impregnable."

"Husband, I will help you achieve it."

Zheng Yunshu expressed confidently, "Once I break through the summit Dao Array, I can access the entire mountain gate’s array core, making addition and enhancement much easier."

"Oh, it seems breaking through the summit Dao Array is indeed necessary."

Deep in thought, Shen Wang considered that he hadn’t attempted controlling the core before mainly because he couldn’t break through.

After Zheng Yunshu recovers, she might be able to do so. If the Dao Arrays are fully utilized, the need for other formations will undoubtedly decrease.