Chapter 727: Chapter 727

As they were talking, Wang Ningxi, who had been notified, quickly arrived at Shouzhe's Small Courtyard.

"Ningxi greets Ancestor Grandfather."

A hundred and fifty years have passed, and Wang Ningxi is now two hundred and forty-one years old. Yet, he still appears as a graceful young gentleman, with no trace of time etched on his face.

His cultivation has also advanced to the mid-Divine Realm in recent years, making him one of the main pillars of the Wang's Clan.

However, at this moment, he was wearing a semi-enclosed helmet with two antennas on top and a rotating device resembling a radar. His face was adorned with small gadgets similar to headphones and a monocle.

Moreover, behind him followed a slender, veiled woman... or rather, a humanoid puppet.

Though she looked almost human, her crystalline, emotionless eyes were clearly the hallmark of a puppet.

Wang Shouzhe's eyelid twitched at the sight: "What on earth are you wearing on your head?"

Upon mentioning this, Wang Ningxi's fatigue vanished.

He enthusiastically explained to Wang Shouzhe: "This is my new invention, a treasure that can significantly enhance the range and precision of divine sense perception."

"For a Divine Realm cultivator like me, whose aptitude is at the Heavenly Son level, my divine sense is only slightly inferior to that of an ordinary Lingxu Realm cultivator. With this treasure, I can enhance my divine sense exploration range by about twenty percent, surpassing the sensory range of a typical early Lingxu Realm cultivator."

Wang Ningxi grew more excited as he spoke: "Imagine, on a battlefield, this would greatly increase survival, reconnaissance, and ambush capabilities~"

"Forty-seventh Uncle, your multifunctional divine sense scanning enhancement receiver may be a bit ugly, but it's quite useful," Wang Fugui's eyes lit up with interest. "Let me borrow it sometime. By the way, how did you come up with a beautiful humanoid puppet? Is it a specially designed female guardian puppet? This thing should have a market."

The beautiful puppet's appearance was exquisite, with lifelike details. Whether it was the face or the figure, it resembled a perfect human body simulated by a spirit artifact, stunning at first glance.

"Fugui, you're still too young. This isn't designed for women; it's a female multifunctional guardian puppet designed for men," Wang Ningxi said with a look of "you lack insight," excitedly introducing it. "This beautiful guardian puppet, though only at the Celestial Realm level in combat, has skin and flesh made from the newly developed [Spirit Gel Composite Material], providing a real human-like touch and body temperature, with a high degree of realism..."

Wang Shouzhe interrupted with a stern face, scolding, "Is your research institute so idle now? Why are you developing such nonsense projects? How is Liyue managing as the head of the institute, approving such projects..."

"Ancestor Grandfather, this project was initiated by Great Aunt Liyue herself," Wang Ningxi explained with a wronged expression. "It started because some seniors from Lingyun Holy Land... specifically, Senior Jinshan led a group to our Wang's Research Institute, wanting to order realistic female guardian puppets, stating they were willing to pay any price."

"Great Aunt Liyue conducted market research and found that there was great market potential for such multifunctional female guardian puppets. Coincidentally, we developed the spirit gel composite material, and with the right timing and conditions, she decided to launch this project."

Wang Fugui nodded in agreement, "This is indeed a good project. If we expand our ideas, we could create cute animal puppets specifically for protection and play with children."

Then, the uncle and nephew began discussing various possibilities for commercial puppets, one after the other.

Seeing their increasingly enthusiastic and outrageous discussion, Wang Shouzhe couldn't help but cough twice to stop them: "Alright, alright, today is not for you to hold a product seminar. Wang Fugui, you haven't been home for a while, so don't just stand here, go back and spend time with Chunnan and Zhaoyu."

Wang Fugui's smile froze. The fact that the Ancestor called him by his full name indicated significant disapproval, reminding him to hurry back to Idle Residence to make babies. But it's daytime now?

Before he could protest, Wang Anye kicked him out of Shouzhe's Small Courtyard: "Hurry up and leave, lest we get implicated."

Outside the courtyard, Wang Fugui rubbed his backside, feeling both amused and helpless. Despite the Ancestor Grandfather and the others doting on him, when it came to having children, there was no room for negotiation. In the family, there's a saying: among the male descendants, the greatest unfilial act is to have no offspring.

Facing the Ancestor's anger, Wang Fugui didn't dare utter a word. After all, he was his ancestor, so he had no choice but to obediently return home to his wives.

"Ningxi, I'll leave the task of awakening Senior Tianji to you. Invite the senior to participate in the restoration of the Great Teleportation Array Disk. Go on, even though you've already had two children, don't be complacent. Strive to have another one, set an example for Fugui." Wang Shouzhe's mood improved slightly after Wang Fugui returned to Idle Residence.

"Yes, Ancestor Grandfather, I'll do my best," Wang Ningxi replied with a bitter smile, knowing that in the Ancestor Grandfather's heart, no matter how significant the matter, it couldn't surpass the importance of having children.

Sensing the tense atmosphere, Wang Anye cautiously asked, "Great-grandfather, should I leave as well?"

"Go ahead," Wang Shouzhe waved his hand, still displeased.

Wang Anye had only taken a few steps back when Wang Shouzhe called him back: "Wait, when you return, encourage Yiluo and Xuening to spend more time with Chunnan and Zhaoyu. Encourage them not to be too playful and reluctant to have children. If they're worried about the hassle of raising kids, leave it to me. I'm free anyway."

"Yes, Great-grandfather," Wang Anye quickly took his leave.

Once everyone had left, Wang Shouzhe finally had a moment to sip some tea and calm his mind. That brat Wang Fugui was really infuriating.

With some free time, Wang Shouzhe couldn't help but think of Lici, the silly girl he had watched grow up. Though she was playful and impulsive, lazy and gluttonous, she was still his beloved niece.

Having been stranded in the Holy Domain for so many years, who knows how much hardship she had endured... Chapters fırst released on novel⁂fire.net

Meanwhile, in the Holy Domain, Tianrui Holy Dynasty.

In the Cloud Sea Cave Heaven.

The so-called "Cave Heaven" refers to small worlds that have a subordinate relationship with the main world but are separated by spatial barriers, relatively independent, with only certain locations allowing passage.

Some of these "Cave Heavens" are naturally formed "spatial bubbles," while others are forcibly opened by powerful beings with supreme power.

In such small worlds, the internal laws are consistent with the main world, yet they are highly adaptable, making them ideal for establishing places of cultivation. Over time, they have been gradually occupied by powerful beings who set up places of cultivation, impart teachings, and gather disciples.

Over time, "Cave Heaven" has become a generic term for such places of cultivation.

The Cloud Sea Cave Heaven is one such place of cultivation.

Its main entrance is located overseas, but it is relatively close to the main continent of the Tianrui Holy Dynasty. As a result, there has always been frequent interaction and exchange between the Tianrui Holy Dynasty and the Cloud Sea Cave Heaven, with many disciples in the Cloud Sea Cave Heaven coming directly from the Tianrui Holy Dynasty.

Inside the Cave Heaven, the air is thick with moisture, surrounded by clouds all year round. From a distance, the clouds form a sea, moving with the wind like surging waves, hence the name [Cloud Sea Cave Heaven].

Within the Cave Heaven, amidst the ethereal clouds, numerous floating celestial pavilions appear and disappear.

Veiled by the clouds, the outlines of these floating celestial pavilions are somewhat blurred, but the high, upturned eaves, the spirit birds soaring with wings spread, and the faintly glowing spiritual light above the pavilions all exude an aura of immortality. From afar, it truly resembles a celestial paradise.

These floating celestial pavilions are crafted from special jade, allowing them to float in the sky, impervious to cold and heat, unaffected by the wind, making them incredibly difficult to forge.

This is also a characteristic of the Cloud Sea Cave Heaven.

However, even within the Cloud Sea Cave Heaven, only those with sufficient status and position have the privilege of owning their own floating celestial pavilion.

In one of the floating celestial pavilions, Wang Lici, dressed in a luxurious celestial gown, was sitting in the courtyard with Lan Wan'er, roasting the front leg of a nine-colored celestial deer.

The decor inside the floating celestial pavilion was exquisite and luxurious, with meticulous attention to detail, clearly carefully designed and maintained.

Even Wang Lici's attire had undergone a transformation compared to before.

In the sunlight, her celestial gown shimmered with a hazy rainbow glow, as if bathed in flowing light, with both the luster and texture showcasing its expensive nature.

However, Wang Lici seemed indifferent to this, casually adjusting her gown, her attention entirely focused on the grill in front of her.

As time passed, the front leg of the celestial deer on the large grill began to sizzle softly.

Amidst the rising smoke, a tantalizing aroma of roasted meat wafted through the air.

Despite the mouthwatering scent, the two Purple Mansion Realm maidservants nearby showed no signs of delight. Instead, they wore distressed expressions, on the verge of tears: "Little Immortal Lord Lici, Little True Lord Wan'er, please don't. This nine-colored celestial deer is a beloved pet that the Holy Sovereign spent a fortune on. If the Holy Sovereign finds out, we'll be punished."

A hundred and fifty years have passed, and Wang Lici is now over three hundred and ninety years old, her cultivation reaching the sixth level of the Divine Realm, not far from breaking through to the later stages. However, due to her rapid advancement, she still appears as a young, naive girl.

Moreover, due to her bloodline, no matter how much she eats, her figure remains well-maintained, with only a slightly chubby face, offering a unique charm compared to the oval-faced celestial maidens.

"Bun, Dumpling," Wang Lici casually reassured the two maidservants, "You are now part of my Hundred Fragrance Celestial Pavilion. Even if the Master punishes, it won't fall on you. At most, I'll get scolded."

The maidservants, with slightly plump faces, were called "Bun," while the slightly thinner one was called "Dumpling." These names were unmistakably Wang Lici's style, as she believed such names were more distinctive.

"Exactly, exactly. The Holy Sovereign is reasonable and won't punish beyond his rank," Lan Wan'er, having been Wang Lici's accomplice for hundreds of years, had long developed a thick skin, chiming in to reassure them, "Most importantly, there are eight of these nine-colored celestial deer. Losing one won't be noticed by the Holy Sovereign."

Bun and Dumpling were taken aback by Lan Wan'er's words.

The Holy Sovereign wasn't foolish; he could certainly distinguish between eight and seven.

"No worries, no worries. If the Master really asks, just say this nine-colored celestial deer was too mischievous, attempted to escape, and was accidentally killed by Senior Brother Qingyuan with a slap. I thought it would be a waste to bury it, so I decided to roast it," Wang Lici said, poking the deer meat with a skewer. Seeing it easily pierced, her eyes lit up, "It's cooked, time to eat."

As soon as she finished speaking, a voice filled with wry amusement came from afar: "Little Junior Sister, what did I do to offend you, to bear such a blame?"

As he spoke, a ripple in space appeared nearby, and a handsome young man stepped out, approaching Wang Lici.

He wore a green robe, with flowing sleeves, exuding elegance. A gentle yet vast aura of primordial water surrounded him, like the shimmering waves of the sea under the sun, tranquil yet majestic.

Upon seeing him, one couldn't help but feel a sense of goodwill.

Bun and Dumpling were startled, quickly bowing: "Greetings, Holy Son."

"Ah~! Senior Brother Qingyuan is here." Wang Lici was also startled by the sudden appearance of Qingyuan Holy Son, quickly slicing a piece of deer leg meat and offering it, eagerly saying, "You are the Master's favored disciple, the Master adores you the most. Who else to bear the blame if not you?"

Qingyuan Holy Son chuckled helplessly: "I dare not claim such a title. Since you joined the Master's tutelage, he has often sighed, lamenting that the [Cloud Sea Holy Diagram] was passed on too early, missing the best disciple. Hmm, this nine-colored celestial deer tastes quite good."

He cautiously tasted a piece, finding the meat tender and delicate, smooth and refreshing, truly a top-tier delicacy.

Tsk tsk, Little Junior Sister's grilling skills are indeed exceptional.

"Senior Brother Qingyuan, I'll leave you thirty percent... it's not unfair to bear the blame, right?" Wang Lici said with a sweet smile.

"Not unfair... but just leave me a few bites to taste. This meat doesn't provide much benefit to me. However, for your bloodline, consuming high-grade meat is greatly beneficial for cultivation," Qingyuan Holy Son said with a wry smile, "But next time, try not to eat the Master's beloved pets. I'm afraid one day I won't be able to bear the blame and will be expelled from the sect."

The nine-colored celestial deer, despite its high rank, had surprisingly low intelligence, only slightly above ordinary beasts, with limited combat power, making it an anomaly among spiritual beasts. However, its exceptionally beautiful appearance, especially when flying, exuded an ethereal charm, making it highly popular as a pet.

In the Cave Heaven, keeping a few of these deer, occasionally seeing them strolling through the forest, naturally evoked a sense of immortality. As a result, many Cave Heavens favored keeping nine-colored celestial deer.

The ones in the Cloud Sea Cave Heaven were specifically purchased by the Holy Sovereign and were highly treasured.

If not for Qingyuan Holy Son, no one else might have been able to bear the blame.

"Got it, Senior Brother. I won't eat them all, I'll leave a few for the Master to breed," Wang Lici said, dividing the deer meat before devouring a leg, her mouth covered in oil.

After a while, she finally remembered to ask: "By the way, Senior Brother, why did you come looking for me?"

"Eat slowly, no one is competing with you. You don't look like a celestial maiden at all right now," Qingyuan Holy Son said, tossing her a handkerchief to wipe herself, casually asking, "Little Junior Sister, do you have any connection with the Tianrui Holy Clan Sima?"

At the mention of this, Wang Lici's appetite diminished significantly, rolling her eyes: "I have no connection with them."

"Holy Son, I know, I know," Lan Wan'er raised her hand, "When we were stranded in the New Luo Immortal Dynasty, we were inexplicably invited to meals, spending decades eating through several nearby immortal dynasties, making numerous friends. Later, when we encountered the Sima clan, they insisted that Sister Lici was a lost bloodline of theirs, wanting us to go to the Tianrui Sima clan to recognize our ancestors."

"However, at that time, the Sima clan's ancestor was in seclusion, and recognizing ancestors was a significant matter, so it was temporarily put on hold. We continued to reside with the Sima clan, making friends across various states of the Tianrui Holy Dynasty. This went on for decades, but suddenly one day, a guy named 'Sima Wuchou' jumped out, claiming he had checked all the genealogies and found no trace of Sister Lici's lineage, thus accusing her of impersonating a Sima bloodline to freeload, and expelled us from the Sima clan."

"Even worse, Sima Wuchou spread rumors that we were impostors, pretending to be Sima bloodline. Many enthusiastic friends stopped associating with us, calling us frauds when they saw us. We couldn't survive in the Tianrui Holy Dynasty. Those years were tough for us. Fortunately, a kind person secretly informed us that the Cloud Sea Cave Heaven was recruiting disciples, promising meals upon entry. The rest, Holy Son, you should know... we stayed in the Cloud Sea Cave Heaven for decades."

"I see," Qingyuan Holy Son's expression darkened, "No wonder today, one of the Sima clan's elders, Immortal Lord Tai'an, and the Sima clan's True Immortal Seed, Sima Wuchou, came to our Cloud Sea Cave Heaven, saying they wanted to see Little Junior Sister."

"What should we do?" Lan Wan'er panicked, "We've finally established ourselves in the Cloud Sea Cave Heaven, with a stable meal. Are we going to be expelled by the Sima clan again?"

"How dare they?!" Qingyuan Holy Son snorted coldly, angered, "Though the Sima clan is a Holy Clan, our Cloud Sea Cave Heaven is not a place for them to act recklessly. Not to mention Little Junior Sister is deeply favored by the Master, having inherited the [Heavenly Support Immortal Scripture], ranking among the Little Immortal Lords. Even an ordinary disciple of our Cloud Sea Cave Heaven is not for the Sima clan to manipulate."

Lan Wan'er breathed a sigh of relief, patting her chest: "I thought Sister Lici and I would have to wander again."

"But, Little Junior Sister, are you really not of Sima bloodline?" Qingyuan Holy Son looked at Wang Lici with a hint of curiosity.

"No!" Wang Lici rolled her eyes, her tone unwavering, "My name is Wang Lici, and I am of the Changning Wang's Clan bloodline. I've explained this to the Sima clan hundreds of times, but they insisted I was of Sima bloodline, refusing to listen, later accusing me of being a fraud... infuriating!"

"Alright, since Little Junior Sister dislikes the Sima clan, I'll drive them away," Qingyuan Holy Son said with a cold smile, "Lest that despicable Sima Wuchou spoils Little Junior Sister's appetite."

In the blink of an eye, Qingyuan Holy Son transformed into a wisp of blue smoke and vanished.

In the guest pavilion of the Cloud Sea Cave Heaven, designated for entertaining guests, an elder and a young man from the Sima clan were sipping tea.

The elder, dressed in a ginger-yellow robe, exuded a calm demeanor, his presence restrained yet commanding respect.

However, the young man appeared restless, his expression fluctuating.

He wore a white robe, his appearance and demeanor quite decent, with a slight resemblance to Sima Wuyou, though lacking in temperament.

These two were, of course, Immortal Lord Tai'an, one of the Sima clan's elders, and Sima Wuchou, the True Immortal Seed of the Sima clan.

"Ancestor, isn't the Cloud Sea Cave Heaven a bit disrespectful? You are a grand elder of the Holy Clan's True Immortal Realm, and I am the True Immortal Seed of the Sima clan," Sima Wuchou grumbled, "The host only served a pot of tea and left us unattended for ages."

"Shut your mouth, you fool!" Immortal Lord Tai'an, already in a foul mood, was further angered, scolding, "Do you think the Cloud Sea Cave Heaven is just any place? This Cave Heaven belongs to the Primordial Dao Palace, and its master, Holy Sovereign Hongrui, is said to be a disciple of that one. How dare you make noise here? Sit down and wait patiently."

Sima Wuchou sat down, full of frustration and reluctance.

"You, you're too impulsive," Immortal Lord Tai'an sighed, considering him a descendant of his lineage, "If you hadn't rashly driven Lici away, we wouldn't be here seeking favors."

"Ancestor, it's not my fault," Sima Wuchou protested, "I checked the genealogies, and for at least the past ten thousand years, no branch of the Sima clan has taken the surname Wang. Moreover, Wang Lici was always vague about her origins, repeatedly denying any Sima bloodline, so I..."

"Fool! Does it matter if she bears the Sima surname? Since she possesses our Sima clan's bloodline jade pendant, she is our descendant," Immortal Lord Tai'an glared, "Originally, we thought she only had True Immortal potential, and we lacked spare Immortal Scriptures, so we let her be. But who could have imagined she would be taken as a personal disciple by Holy Sovereign Hongrui, and after inheriting the [Heavenly Support Immortal Scripture], her bloodline reached Saintess Ding level!"

Immortal Lord Tai'an was agitated: "You fool! Do you know how terrifying it is for someone to have Saintess-level bloodline potential before receiving the Holy Diagram baptism? If she ever inherits the Holy Diagram, she would be at least Saintess C level, with potential reaching the mid-Da Luo stage!"

Sima Wuchou's face was filled with worry and a hint of defiance: "Mid-stage is mid-stage, what's so remarkable about it?"

"Remarkable a hundred times over compared to you, fool," Immortal Lord Tai'an scolded, "Mid-stage means she could easily crush our ancestor. We finally have a natural Saintess, and you drove her away. How can you not take this seriously?"

"Our ancestor said, Sima Wuchou, if you don't bring back Saintess Lici to recognize her ancestry, don't return to the Sima clan for the rest of your life."

Sima Wuchou's vision blurred, nearly fainting.

Just as they were speaking.

A blue mist descended from the sky, transforming into a handsome, graceful young man before them.

This young man was, of course, Wang Lici's senior brother, Qingyuan Holy Son.

Unlike his gentle indulgence with Wang Lici, he now wore a frosty expression, exuding an imposing aura, clearly the heir of the Cave Heaven.

His overwhelming True Immortal Realm pressure radiated from him like turbulent seas and stacked winds, making the air in the guest pavilion feel stagnant.

Looking at the elder and the young man, he coldly waved his sleeve: "Esteemed guests of the Sima clan, my little junior sister doesn't wish to see you. Please leave our Cloud Sea Cave Heaven."

Immortal Lord Tai'an's heart skipped a beat, sensing trouble.

This was going to be a big problem.