CHAPTER 315: CHAPTER 248: ANCIENT BRONZE LAMP (PART 2)

Paper Kite added.

"That should be used for brewing wine."

Zheng Yunshu said.

"We haven’t even encountered it yet, and you’re already thinking about how to eat it."

Shen Wang teased.

They all exchanged smiles, feeling very happy. This was the atmosphere of their family, without too much constraint or formality, and everyone got along well.

He let the ladies go pack their things briefly, and Shen Wang went to the next room, smiling: "Xue’Er."

In the room, a girl of about four or five years old was sitting cross-legged on the ground cultivating, her whole body radiating a watery blue light. Pure Spiritual Essence flowed, surrounding her like a great river.

The girl wore a spotless white dress and appeared like a water fairy in the midst of the blue Spiritual Essence.

Hearing movement outside, the girl opened her eyes: "Daddy’s back."

She quickly gathered her Cultivation, channeling the Spiritual Essence back into her acupoints. Soon, her aura weakened to that of an ordinary early-stage Qi Refining level.

Once she finished her disguise, she got up and opened the Array, pushed open the door, and showed a bright smile to the man outside: "Dad."

"You silly girl, why are you working so hard cultivating? Although I’m not that formidable, I am capable enough to protect you all."

Shen Wang stepped forward and affectionally tousled his daughter’s beautiful black hair, lifting her up in his arms.

"Dad, can’t I just enjoy cultivating?"

Shen Chuxue pouted.

"Of course, but don’t overwork yourself; enjoy life more and play with your siblings. If life is all cultivation, wouldn’t it be too boring, wasting coming to this world?"

Shen Wang said with profound meaning.

Shen Chuxue’s heart was stirred.

Could it be that Dad has discovered my anomaly?

It can’t be possible; my Concealing Breath Technique is very advanced, and I’ve altered the surrounding Array during cultivation. Dad shouldn’t be able to find out.

"Daddy knows you are mature for your age, and understands that you think I’m working hard outside and want to grow up quickly to help me, but I don’t want you to feel too pressured, understand?"

Shen Wang didn’t reveal anything. He didn’t want her to know he had a system and was able to cultivate its Cultivation Technique, just as his daughter had her own secrets; it’s best to keep them from each other.

"Yes, Daddy, I will change."

Feeling her father’s care, Shen Chuxue showed a sweet smile,

"That’s good, later we’ll have something delicious. You go call your brothers and sisters over."

Shen Wang put down his daughter and went outside. He raised his hand, and a Tai Chi Round Disc appeared.

He threw it forward and invoked: "Open!"

The flying Tai Chi Round Disc immediately released streams of black and white air, transforming into two swimming fish. As they swam around, space fluctuated, opening a circular portal for people to pass through.

Inside was the internal space of the Spiritual Artifact, a place where his wives and children could stay temporarily.

For going out to the bustling streets, he wasn’t planning to have everyone show up publicly for now.

This way, he could avoid any unexpected situations where he might be too occupied to respond swiftly.

Shen Chuxue brought her brothers Lixia and Jingzhe over, and seeing the portal of the Tai Chi Yin Yang Mirror, she smiled, "Daddy, should we go in?"

"Yes, go ahead. There’s much fun inside; you can take a look."

Shen Wang said with a smile.

With curiosity, Shen Chuxue led both of them in holding their hands.

It was this Tai Chi Yin Yang Mirror that she helped her dad acquire. Who knows what her dad has gained during this time?

Upon entering, she saw a wooden building with shelves filled with dazzling treasures, some even glowing.

"Wow, so many shiny things." Jingzhe couldn’t yet distinguish treasures but found the shiny things fascinating.

"These must be treasures."

Lixia, having some awareness, guessed.

"Yes, Dad, these are the cultivation resources you’ve collected, right? Can we touch them?"

Shen Chuxue turned to ask.

"Of course, just watch out for your brothers; there are heavy weapons in there, try not to hurt yourselves."

Shen Wang reminded.

"Okay."

Shen Chuxue nodded, took her brothers inside, and surveyed the various resources. To her view, they were nothing special, but the sheer quantity was quite surprising.

"Did dad raid a treasure trove of some major force?"

Curious, Shen Chuxue took a few safe little gadgets for her brothers to play with and set her sights on some of the best treasures.

"There are even several Magical Treasures."

Surprised, Shen Chuxue thought it must have been challenging for her dad to acquire so many things, given the Magical Artifact Level involved.

"What level is dad, anyway? Even at the Golden Core level, it wouldn’t be easy to gather such resources."

Shen Chuxue was stunned for a moment and continued to observe, exclaiming, "Oh, this Ancient Bronze Lamp..."

After everyone else packed their things, Shen Wang said, "You all head inside too, I’ll call you out when we arrive."

"I want to accompany you, husband."

Lan Kui spoke up.

"They’re fine, but is it suitable for you with that big belly?"

Shen Wang said helplessly, "Go inside. You can see the outside and chat together."

"You’re too cautious, dear. We haven’t had enemies here for years; no one should target us like this, right?"

Lan Kui pouted, "Actually, I can fight."

"There should be no enemies. I’m not trying to make you travel."

Shen Wang smiled wryly, patiently explaining.

His enemies were either dead or unaware of his actions. No one’s tracking him for now.

He walked over to hold Lan Kui’s hand: "I know you’re anxious because the baby hasn’t come yet and want to unwind a bit."

"Yes, yes, I’m feeling stuffy."

Lan Kui nodded, "You won’t blame me for being moody, will you?"

Understanding that the emotions of pregnant women can be somewhat volatile, especially when he hasn’t spent much time with her, Shen Wang smiled understandingly.

"Alright, I’ll use a flying ship instead. You can be outside, and if bored, go back in."

He tapped the Storage Ring, and a blue Flying Ship emerged, enlarging with the wind.

"Get on. It’s not as comfortable as inside."

Shen Wang patted Lan Kui’s back.

She joyfully jumped on, and Jia’Er and Zheng Yunshu followed, holding the young Lidong and Hanlu.

Paper Kite said, "Let Xue’Er and the others out too; they can see what our surroundings look like."

Shen Wang entered the Spiritual Artifact Space, where two little ones were building houses out of a pile of Spirit Stones, and Shen Chuxue was examining the Ancient Bronze Lamp.

"Your Kui Niang secured a chance for you to get some fresh air outside. Go ride the Flying Ship; it’s more interesting."

Shen Wang smiled.

"Dad, what’s a Flying Ship?"

Lixia was immediately intrigued.

"You’ll see when you go out, bring your little brothers with you."

Shen Wang waved his hand, and a force enveloped the two sons, bringing them outside.

He looked at Shen Chuxue holding the Ancient Bronze Lamp: "Xue’Er, take it if you like; consider it a gift from Dad."

"Dad, I can’t use this ancient treasure."

Shen Chuxue beamed brightly.

"Hold on to it and use it when you’re ready." Shen Wang said, though he was curious if his daughter had spotted something special about this Ancient Bronze Lamp.

"You’re the one who can unleash its power, so I’d rather not waste it, Dad."

Shen Chuxue shook her head, thinking about how to hint to her father that this was a powerful ancient treasure. Her eyes rolled: "Dad, the lamp’s oil is almost gone, why not refill it before giving it to me?"

She had already recognized it as a Holy Lamp, or rather a damaged Spirit Treasure, but couldn’t easily express it.

"Alright, I’ll look for suitable oil when I get a chance."

Shen Wang nodded, casting a glance at the Ancient Bronze Lamp, contemplating whether the issue was with the lamp oil’s quantity or purity.

"Then I’m heading out."

Shen Chuxue put down the Ancient Bronze Lamp and turned to leave.

As she exited the space, the lamp suddenly shone brightly, the engraved antiquity coming mysteriously alive, lighting with threads of blue flames.

The flames seemed to melt space itself. Just watching gave Shen Wang the feeling of being burnt to ashes.

His eyes involuntarily narrowed, "I underestimated it; this truly is an extraordinary treasure!"