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Inside the Shen Family Mansion, the atmosphere was as oppressive as the calm before a storm.
Shen Wanzhou pulled out a heavy pouch of coins from her bosom and placed it on the table. The crisp sound seemed to strike at everyone's hearts. "Father, this is what I earned from selling medicine before—one hundred taels of silver. You can distribute it to everyone." Shen Wanzhou's tone was light, as if what she had just experienced was not a disaster but merely a trivial inconvenience. "I used the remaining money to buy medicinal herbs, and I can refine ten more pills. That should be enough for our family to sustain ourselves for a while, and it will allow my brothers and sisters-in-law and the children to cultivate properly."
Shen Zhentian looked at the bulging pouch on the table, a complex emotion flickering in his murky old eyes. He trembled as he picked up the pouch but did not open it. Instead, he sighed deeply and said, "Wanzhou, you’ve worked hard. If it weren't for you, our family..."
"Father!" Shen Wanzhou quickly interrupted Shen Zhentian's words. She moved closer to him and gently hugged him, softly saying, "What are you talking about? We are family; why speak so distantly?"
Shen Zhentian patted Shen Wanzhou's hand with gratitude and nodded appreciatively. He divided the silver in the pouch into two portions and handed them to Shen Yunting and Shen Yunlei. "Yun Ting, Yunlei, take this silver to purchase some vital energy supplements. Cultivate well and strive for an early breakthrough."
Shen Yunting did not take it; his brow furrowed as he looked worriedly at Shen Wanzhou. "Father, I can't accept this money; it’s better left for Third Sister!"
Chen Yuantu had suffered such a significant loss; how could he let it go easily? It was likely that he would seek revenge soon. With this money, at least Third Sister could support herself and her two children.
Shen Zhentian paused, and the smile on his face gradually faded, replaced by a serious expression. Shen Yunlei and Sister-in-law Yeh Jing-Shu, along with Second Sister-in-law Bai Qianyin, also wore solemn looks. Everyone knew this was a reality they had to face.
Seeing this, Shen Wanzhou shook her head with a smile and said, "Eldest Brother, don’t worry. Chen Yuantu is currently focused on breaking through to the Innate Realm. I heard he has been in seclusion lately; how could he have time to deal with us? Besides, isn't Xu Yan'er about to give birth? Xu Yan'er is the daughter of an elder from Azure Wind Sect; I bet everyone in Wuding Marquisate is busy trying to build good relations with Azure Wind Sect right now. How could they spare any attention for us?"
Shen Yunting was taken aback.
Thinking about it, it was true that Chen Yuantu was indeed too preoccupied to deal with them at the moment. As long as they could seize the time to cultivate, when the martial arts competition of Qian Sheng Empire came around, they could still become valuable aides to the Holy Emperor and have a chance to turn things around.
However, Shen Yunlei's expression remained tense.
He couldn't help but feel some concern when thinking about Chen Yuantu's ruthless methods.
But just as Shen Yunlei wanted to say something more, he was interrupted by Shen Wanzhou.
"Second Brother," she said firmly, "I know what you're worried about. When soldiers come, we’ll meet them; when water comes, we’ll block it. What’s most important now is to improve our own strength! As long as we are strong enough ourselves, we won’t fear anyone!"
Shen Wanzhou spoke with a firm tone, confidence shining in her eyes. Shen Yunting looked at his usually fragile younger sister, a sudden wave of admiration swelling in his heart. Indeed, they could not live in fear forever; rather than waiting for disaster to strike, it was better to gather strength!
"You're right!" Third Sister exclaimed. "Second Brother was overthinking it!" Shen Yunlei clenched his fists, fire burning in his eyes. He was determined to train hard and become strong, so that his family would no longer be threatened.
Seeing the fighting spirit in her two brothers, a comforting smile crept onto Shen Wanzhou's lips. In the following days, a tense yet positive atmosphere enveloped the Shen Family. Shen Yunting and Shen Yunlei trained day and night, even their wives and children were infected by this spirit and began to train earnestly as well.
Shen Wanzhou focused all her thoughts on alchemy. She knew that if she wanted to quickly enhance her family's strength, medicine was the most effective way. Moreover, she had two little ones to care for. The Shen Family had come this far thanks to her children, Li and Shen Qingyue!
Thinking of her kids filled Shen Wanzhou with renewed strength. She immediately began crafting medicine. Soon, the room was filled with the fragrant aroma of herbs.
Time passed, and eventually, Shen Wanzhou looked at the ten pills quietly lying in the furnace, a look of satisfaction spreading across her weary face. She had finally succeeded in her alchemy.
With a sigh of relief, she used her spiritual energy to carefully place the pills into two porcelain bottles. One bottle contained ten round and plump pills radiating a faint red glow; these were first-grade Qi Blood pills meant for sale. The other bottle held a single crystal-clear pill exuding a rich aura of blood energy; this was a second-grade Qi Blood pill, significantly more potent than the first-grade version.
Shen Wanzhou stored away the porcelain bottle containing the first-grade pills and returned to her room with the second-grade Qi Blood pill. At that moment, Chen Li and Shen Qingyue, the twin siblings, were soundly asleep on the bed.
Looking at her two beautifully crafted infants, Shen Wanzhou's face was filled with maternal affection. "Li, Shen Qingyue, Mommy is here to feed you some candy beans!"
Shen Wanzhou gently picked up the two little ones and took a second-grade Blood Essence from the Porcelain Bottle, placing it into their mouths.
As the medicine entered, two streams of pure energy surged rapidly into Chen Li and Shen Qingyue's bodies. The two little ones eagerly absorbed this pure energy like parched sponges soaking up water.
As time passed, a faint red glow began to emanate from Chen Li and Shen Qingyue, and their breathing grew heavier. Seeing this, Shen Wanzhou quickly sat cross-legged beside the bed, channeling her spiritual power to guide the flow of energy within the two little ones.
Suddenly, an unexpected change occurred. A powerful suction erupted from within Chen Li and Shen Qingyue, wildly devouring the surrounding Heaven and Earth Spiritual Energy.
What is happening? Shen Wanzhou was taken aback. Above the heads of the two little ones, a visible vortex of Spiritual Energy formed, continuously pouring into their bodies.
My heavens! What is this? Shen Wanzhou stared in disbelief at the scene before her, her heart racing with shock. The speed at which they were absorbing Spiritual Energy was even more terrifying than that of an Innate Realm expert!
It was important to remember that Chen Li and Shen Qingyue were still just newborns!
At that moment, changes began to occur in their bodies. Golden patterns emerged on Chen Li's skin, resembling little dragons dancing across his surface, exuding an aura of majesty and dominance. Meanwhile, flames ignited around Shen Qingyue, within which a magnificent phoenix could be seen soaring, radiating a noble and sacred presence.
Dragons? Phoenixes?
Shen Wanzhou was utterly stunned.
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