Additionally, Black Tortoise Practitioners can rapidly replenish Profound Qi by actively stimulating acupoints to resonate and catalyze the transformation of Profound Qi. Wang Shouzhe’s recent cross-legged meditation, activating his acupoints until they were swollen, was an active transformation of Profound Qi, much faster than passive transformation. After Wang Shouzhe finished his session and stood up. Ancestor Longyan had also finished her session, her eyes gently shimmering, and she asked concernedly, "Shouzhe, how do you feel?" "Strange, I’m just healing the Ancestor, not cultivating on my own." Wang Shouzhe said somewhat puzzled, "But it feels like my cultivation has advanced slightly, faster even than when practicing the ’Profound Origin Technique’." "The first time might have been an illusion, but the second time probably wasn’t," Ancestor Longyan pondered, "There are thousands of bloodlines in the world, and although my knowledge is limited, your bloodline talent is among the most unique I’ve ever seen. Remember, never reveal it outside, just pretend you have a Wood Bloodline." The Wood Bloodline is considered quite excellent among the many Wood Element bloodlines. It has strong recovery power, decent healing ability, and also some catalyzing effects on plants. But compared to Wang Shouzhe’s kind, it falls short by more than a little. "By the way, is Zhong Xingwang still around?" Ancestor Longyan suddenly asked. "He is," Wang Shouzhe replied, "Is the Ancestor planning to see him?" "No, last time in the black market of the Hundred Islands Guard, I bought twenty ’Creation Pills’, and I have already used three," Ancestor Longyan said. "Since you, Shouzhe, can heal me, the remaining Creation Pills would be wasted. Please call Zhong Xingwang over to dispose of the remaining Creation Pills." "Our Wang Family’s expenses are too high right now, and we could use the funds." Wang Shouzhe sweated, "Ancestor, can we not be this realistic?" He promptly said, "Ancestor, let me handle this matter." "No need, Shouzhe, you’ve been too exhausted lately, take a good rest. That Zhong is living too comfortably at our home, eating and drinking for free every day. Isn’t it a small matter for him to handle this?" Alright~~ Even Wang Shouzhe knew that if one day Ancestor Longyan were to treat Zhong Xingwang kindly, he probably wouldn’t be used to it. Wang Shouzhe followed the Ancestor’s instructions and invited Zhong Xingwang over. At first, he appeared timid and apprehensive. But upon hearing about the task assigned by Ancestor Longyan, he immediately became as excited as if he were injected with adrenaline, enthusiastically pounding his chest and promising to complete the task perfectly. Then, taking the seventeen remaining Creation Pills, he left full of glee, walking away happily. Before leaving, he said to Wang Shouzhe, "Younger Brother Shouzhe, I’ll be back soon. Senior sister is weak, take good care of her." "Brother Zhong, to tell you the truth, my Ancestor Longyan is unlikely to fancy you," Wang Shouzhe couldn’t take it anymore and said seriously, "I ask you, brother, to accept reality." "Younger Brother Shouzhe, what are you babbling about? What kind of person is the senior sister, isn’t it normal for her not to fancy me?" Zhong Xingwang said, "I’ve never expected anything from the senior sister, as long as she can be a bit happier, I’m content." Such a spineless attitude made Wang Shouzhe unable to feel any sympathy for him. Brother, you’ll never find a wife . However, since Zhong Xingwang enjoys it and likes it this way freely, Wang Shouzhe had no choice. In the days when Wang Shouzhe stayed home every day to cultivate and study his innate abilities. Time flew by quickly, and in the blink of an eye, it was the autumn harvest season. This autumn’s harvest was bountiful due to the effective improved Insecticide Powder, benefiting all local noble families. Particularly, the farms owned by the Wang Family and their territory. The harvest was exceptionally good under the early care of Spirit Insect Master Wang Luojing. The only unlucky ones were the farms owned by the Liu and Zhao Clans. The tenant farmers were already panicked, unmotivated to produce. Plus, without a Spirit Insect Master or Insecticide Powder, the output plunged unbearably low. Why didn’t they have Insecticide Powder? Check latest chapters at 𝙣𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙡⚫𝔣𝔦𝔯𝔢⚫𝘯𝘦𝘵 The reason is simple: the share of Insecticide Powder in the entire Ping’an Town was long claimed by Wang Shouzhe. For the commoners in Liu and Zhao Clans’ territory, Wang Shouzhe distributed Insecticide Powder at a thirty percent discounted price according to the agreement. But as for the Liu and Zhao Clans’ farms, forget it~~ Even if they went to Qiaan’s Trading Company to appeal, they would be ignored. Under these circumstances, village after village of commoners organized and went to the Guardian’s Mansion to request a change in jurisdiction. Lei Yangqiu of the Guardian’s Mansion made a show of scolding them and ultimately reassigned them to the Wang Family under the guise of serving the people’s will. The power of the Liu and Zhao Clans continued to shrink. If they do not come up with an effective counter-strategy soon, they will naturally be squeezed out of any living space by the Wang Family. However, at this moment. The Wang Family’s annual autumn-winter hunt officially began. This tradition established by Ancestor Zhou Xuan serves as a reminder to the descendants not to forget the hardships of the ancestors’ pioneering and also as encouragement for the descendants to cultivate diligently, holding the hope of the family’s expansion. This tradition has been imitated by many noble families and has gradually become a reserved event for each family and clan. It’s just that in recent years, the Wang Family had been declining gradually. They dared not venture deeply into the Outer Domain to hunt fierce beasts, merely lingering around its periphery to hunt some ordinary wild beasts and end it simply. The Wang Family hadn’t hunted a fierce beast in five years, becoming a laughing stock. Rumor had it this time, under the leadership of the young Clan Leader Wang Shouzhe, the Wang Family would venture deeply into the Outer Domain to restore their honor. In the midsection of Liuan Mountain’s outcroppings, there is a natural gorge. At its narrowest point, it’s only a hundred-some feet wide. Hence, the ancestors built walls here, establishing a pass to block the migration of fierce beasts. This pass is the famed Zhouxuan Pass. Indeed, it is the wall and pass established under the supervision of Ancestor Zhou Xuan, also serving as the boundary between the inhabited Ping’an and the Outer Domain. The Outer Domain is a collective term. It refers to regions outside the national borders where humans haven’t cultivated and settled, collectively called the Outer Domain. But to the people of Ping’an Town, the area beyond Zhouxuan Pass is the Outer Domain. Zhouxuan Pass is known for its grandeur, stretching over a hundred feet long, seven to eight feet wide, and ten feet tall! It sprawls across the land like a mighty reclining dragon. The wall is equipped with rectangular stone blocks, forming the outer wall over a foot long, which extends large wooden spikes, iron spikes, stone spikes, etc. This provides a series of defensive barricades stretching across the ground. Additionally, part of the area is designated as quarters for the guards and soldiers manning the wall. The heavily fortified Zhouxuan Pass stands distinguished, housing defense facilities like watchtowers and crossbow cannons. Outside the walls are various defenses resembling chevaux-de-frise like wooden spikes, iron spikes, stone spikes, etc., extending for a long stretch. The wall itself provides ample space for storage of essential supplies and serves as living quarters for garrison soldiers and officers alike. In the days Wang Shouzhe spent training at home, studying the effects of his talents. Time flew by quickly; in the blink of an eye, it was autumn harvest season. This season, the improved effect of the Insecticide Powder was evident, and there was a bountiful harvest across various regions and noble families. Especially in the Wang Family’s own farms and territories. With the early care of the Spirit Insect Master Wang Luojing, the harvest was abundantly good. The only unfortunate ones were the Liu and Zhao Clans’ farms. Tenant farmers were already anxious and unwilling to produce. Without a Spirit Insect Master or Insecticide Powder, their yield plummeted to unbearable levels. Why didn’t they have Insecticide Powder? The answer is simple; Wang Shouzhe had already claimed all shares of Insecticide Powder in Ping’an Town. Although he distributed it within Liu and Zhao Clans’ territories at a thirty percent discounted price to their commoners as per agreement. But for the Liu and Zhao Clans’ farms, not so lucky~~ Even their complaints to the Qiaan’s Trading Company went unheeded. Consequently, villagers, one after another, organized themselves and approached the Guardian’s Mansion to request a change in rule to belong under the Wang Family’s jurisdiction. Lei Yangqiu at the Guardian’s Mansion pretended to scold them, but ultimately he changed it under the guise of abiding by the will of the people. The Liu and Zhao Clans’ power began to shrink step by step. If they could not come up with an effective strategy to counterattack, they would inevitably find all their living space ruthlessly squeezed out by the Wang Family. The Wang Family’s annual autumn and winter hunt officially commenced. This tradition was left by Ancestor Zhou Xuan to remind the descendants of the hardship the forefathers faced while pioneering frontiers and also as a motivation for the younger generation to uphold the family traditions. This practice has been preserved as a tradition by many other families and clans over the years. Unfortunately, in recent years, the Wang Family has been gradually declining. They no longer dared to venture into the depths of the Outer Domain. Instead, they ended their hunts close to the borders after merely capturing some wild beasts. It had been five years since the Wang Family last captured a fierce beast, and they had become the laughingstock. However, this time, it was different. The midsection of the outcrop in Liuan Mountain houses a natural gorge. At its narrowest point, it’s just over a hundred feet wide. The ancestors once built natural fortifications to remind their descendants of the difficulties of pioneering. These fortifications were known as the renowned Zhouxuan Pass. Yes, it was constructed by Ancestor Zhou Xuan himself. This pass was named after him. It is called Zhouxuan Pass. It is famous for its strength and length, over a hundred feet long, seven to eight feet wide, and ten feet high! Bisecting the land below like an impenetrable barrier. With its outer walls made from large rectangular stones, it forms a barricade of defensive spikes such as wooden, iron, and stone spikes, stretching out for tens of hundreds of feet. Part of this zone is also reserved as quarters for the soldiers tasked with defending the area. The legendary Zhouxuan Pass, draped over the earth like a guarding behemoth. With watchtowers, crossbow cannon turrets, and vision posts among its facilities. The walls are constructed from large rectangular stones, each over a foot in size, forming an impenetrable obstacle. It provides a formidable defense, ensuring safety from the fierce beasts. As the members of the Wang Family officially passed through the citadel. Along with townsfolk from the pass, loose cultivators, traveling merchants, and soldiers looked on as they exited into the Outer Domain. The Wang Clan Members, amidst a mix of solemnity and mourning, weren’t without a hint of hope. This was because Ancestor Zhou Xuan, Ancestor Qiong Yuan, and many of the family had suffered grievously here, losing their lives. The ill-fate was only compounded by the Liu and Zhao Clans, which once controlled parts of the wall and decided to feign dead, allowing a horde of fierce beasts to breach the fortification! This mishap resulted in a complete breach. However, this time, there seemed to be a different air. With some unspoken determination within the Wang Clan that indicated the resolve to restore the former glory of the once prestigious Ping’an Wang Family, known for its Spirit Platform trio.