Fortunately, between Wang Shouzhe and the Water Origin Spirit Turtle, due to the link established by the "Ancient Bloodline Contract Secret Technique," they have already experienced "bloodline fusion" and have achieved a preliminary level of "trust." Every day, they bask in the sun together, eat some Tier Three Crocodile Flood Dragon meat, and occasionally enjoy grilled Spirit Fish, dried fish, and Spirit Wine. Then, he would narrate tales from history about masters and spirit beasts who protect each other, portraying steadfast loyalty, inspiring stories of courage and conviction. Occasionally, there would be tales of spirit beasts that betrayed their masters, ending up in very miserable situations. Similar stories have been heard frequently on Earth. Wang Shouzhe, always adept and articulate, could recount them without repetition for a whole month, effectively guiding the Water Origin Spirit Turtle to establish the correct worldview as a spirit beast. One human and one turtle, their relationship rapidly moved into a "warming up" state. Household General Wang Zhong came to report that Zhong Xingwang of the Zhong Family had come secretly for a visit. Thus, Wang Shouzhe warmly greeted Zhong Xingwang in the main hall. During their last drinking session in the Hundred Islands Guard, they had started addressing each other as brothers. After some brief chatter over Spirit Tea, they both felt much more at ease. "Younger Brother Shouzhe." Zhong Xingwang took out a jade bottle from his bosom, "You wrote to me some time ago requesting help to find a ’Spirit Awakening Pill.’ Coincidentally, someone is consigning one for sale, so I brought it to you promptly." "Brother Zhong." Wang Shouzhe cupped his hand in gratitude, "Such a small matter, why did you bother coming personally?" The [Spirit Awakening Pill] is merely a Tier Three Spirit Pill, but due to its low sales, very few alchemists would focus on crafting it. The fewer the craftsmen, the rarer it becomes, and the price increases. The current market price is about eight hundred Qian Gold per pill, and it is notably hard to find. To most people, this pill is practically useless, offering only minor talent enhancement for a hefty price, making it cost-ineffective. For many Ninth Grade Lower-Rank Clans, accumulating eight hundred Qian Gold in a year, after accounting for all expenses, can be quite a challenge. However, Wang Shouzhe’s talent was originally Lower Grade A, and he ranked very high within Grade A, just a step away from Middle Grade Talent. If he could transform to Middle Grade Talent through this pill, then it would be well worth it. "It’s no trouble; I am merely idling away my time in the clan industry." Zhong Xingwang laughed heartily, "With nothing much to do, I decided to drop by and see you." What’s there to see about me? Wang Shouzhe chuckled inwardly, knowing Zhong Xingwang surely came because of Ancestor Longyan. However, he knew very well that with Ancestor Longyan’s character and vision, she would never pay attention to Zhong Xingwang. After taking the Spirit Awakening Pill, Wang Shouzhe asked and determined that Zhong Xingwang had bought it for seven hundred Qian Gold. Yet, Wang Shouzhe still offered him eight hundred Qian Gold Notes. Surely, he couldn’t let a Spirit Platform Realm Cultivator make a trip for nothing? Zhong Xingwang declined repeatedly but couldn’t win against Wang Shouzhe’s insistence, finally accepting the eight hundred Qian Gold. Feeling uneasy, he hesitantly asked, "Younger Brother Shouzhe, uh, do you happen to know how my senior is doing lately?" "Brother Zhong," Wang Shouzhe solemnly replied, "Our family’s ancestor is healthy and fine, but she has been in seclusion recently." In reality, these days the ancestor has been with Wang Lici, helping her absorb the residual spiritual energy from the Vermilion Fruit. Also, she needed to guide Sixth Uncle Wang Xiaohan, aid him in stabilizing his realm quickly, and impart insights on the Spirit Platform Realm. Though quite busy, she’s not truly in seclusion. Before meeting Zhong Xingwang, Wang Shouzhe had gone to Ancestor Longyan to inquire about her intentions. Clearly, the ancestor didn’t want to meet him, letting Wang Shouzhe handle the reception. "Oh really?" Zhong Xingwang was slightly disappointed but said, "Since Senior Sister is in seclusion, I’ll stay and wait for a few days. Younger Brother Shouzhe, could you arrange a guest room for me?" Wang Shouzhe hadn’t expected Zhong Xingwang to be so persistent. Yet, with this request, Wang Shouzhe couldn’t easily refuse. Quickly, he had servant Wang Gui arrange for Zhong Xingwang to stay in guest quarters, assigning two clever servants to assist him. After arranging Zhong Xingwang’s stay. Wang Shouzhe returned to his residence, intending to bathe and attempt using the costly [Spirit Awakening Pill]. Unexpectedly, just as he lay in the wooden tub to relax. Thɪs chapter is updated by 𝓷𝓸𝓿𝓮𝓵✶𝕗𝕚𝕣𝕖✶𝓷𝓮𝓽 Wang Lici burst in fiercely: "Fourth Uncle, Fourth Uncle, I remembered, I remembered." "..." Wang Shouzhe broke into a cold sweat, reminding her, "I’m bathing." "I know, I’m not blind. Fourth Uncle, you go ahead and bathe." Wang Lici sat down on a chair beside the tub, excitedly saying, "Fourth Uncle, I’ve thought of that thing." Wang Lici urged anxiously, "Fourth Uncle, can you hurry up; it’s hard to remember the location." "Fourth Uncle, if you don’t come out soon, I’ll forget." "Never mind, take your time. Meanwhile, I’ll have a hotpot... Fourth Uncle, the clear broth hotpot you made the other day was quite nice." Before she finished her sentence, Wang Shouzhe had already dressed and walked out, wearing a scowl, and staring at her fiercely. "Fourth Uncle, you’re already done?" Wang Lici seemed slightly disappointed. "If I delayed any longer, you’d probably have set up the hotpot table." Wang Shouzhe said casually while tidying his attire, "Lici, you’re a grown woman now. Didn’t Big Brother and Sister-in-law teach you... about male-female interactions? How can girls simply barge in when a man is taking a bath?" "They did, and the clan academy’s old scholar keeps nagging about it." Wang Lici laughed heartlessly, "But Fourth Uncle isn’t a man." "?" Wang Shouzhe’s look could kill. "No, I mean, Fourth Uncle is family... Plus, Fourth Uncle’s figure isn’t bad; I don’t mind seeing you bathe." Thank you for the compliment, but I do mind! "Ahem!" Wang Shouzhe said seriously, "Lici, even with family, you should respect male-female propriety. Next time, don’t just barge in when I’m bathing." Oh, okay! Wang Lici replied indifferently. Knowing that Wang Shouzhe understands this girl has no worries, filled with thoughts only of eating, he didn’t dwell on the matter, "By the way, what did you remember that was so startling?" "Oh, if you hadn’t reminded me, I’d have forgotten." Wang Lici glanced around his room, finding nothing good to eat, so she took out a preserved melon from her stash, crunching on it, "Fourth Uncle, didn’t you ask me before, what was it I found once with Luoqiu and Luojing? Did they eat something there?" With delight, Wang Shouzhe said, "What, did you remember?" "It was autumn, and many wild fruit trees on the mountain were fruiting." Wang Lici recounted, "I brought back some wild fruits and half a bottle of spring water. I thought, I’m the eldest sister, I should give the children at home something to eat. But Shouyong and Shou Lian were too scared to eat. Only Luojing and Luoqiu were eating cheerfully." Giving the children at home something to eat? You truly are considerate. "Do you still recall any special fruits among those wild ones?" Wang Shouzhe asked, "Like peculiar shapes or something distinct like the Vermilion Fruit." "No, just some regular wild fruits." Wang Lici pondered thoughtfully, "Those wild fruits, I used to pick and eat them each year; nothing special. Oh, that bottle of water... I collected it from inside a cavern, it was sticky, resembling transparent milk." Sticky? Like transparent milk? Wang Shouzhe felt his face darken, you called that spring water? However, his heart skipped a beat, and he exclaimed, "Could it be Stone Marrow?" Stone Marrow, the name sounds mundane. Yet this item is far from ordinary. It’s revered as the Essence of the Earth Veins, occasionally forming and concentrating within the mountains as High-Grade Heavenly and Earthly Treasures. Its greatest function is to be combined with other Heavenly and Earthly Treasures to craft a Tier Six Spirit Pill— [Bone Marrow Purify Pill]. The human body’s blood production comes from the bone marrow, the root of bloodline. Yet, the Bone Marrow Purify Pill can awaken latent potential within the marrow, completely enhancing bloodline talent, activating ancient latent bloodlines within. This item is extraordinary, unlike the "Spirit Awakening Pill" considered insignificant; its price and rarity are beyond the reach of Spirit Platform Families. Even the Celestial Human Families, in pursuit of a [Bone Marrow Purify Pill], would suffer substantial stress. Realizing this, Wang Shouzhe was overjoyed. His ordinary talent finally had a chance of salvation!