100,000 Years of Lifespan, Special Constitution

Qin Changqing sat cross-legged and checked his attribute panel.

Apart from the 100,000 years about to be deducted, he'd unknowingly saved up another 100,000 years of lifespan. That meant even without cultivating—as long as no unavoidable fatal crisis struck—Qin Changqing could live a steady 100,000 years without a worry in the world.

"Time's about right. Have the Huang family send her over."

Qin Changqing was quite looking forward to it. What kind of woman would the Huang family arrange this time?

After more than three months of building up his essence, this was his longest period of restraint since marrying into the Qin family.

Now, he was primed and ready!!!

Qin Changqing found the Huang family disciple stationed at the residence and had him send a message back to his clan.

The Huang family had been eagerly anticipating this.

Soon enough, they secretly delivered Huang Miaoying.

In the courtyard under the cold moonlight, Qin Changqing met Huang Miaoying.

Ethereal as a fairy, graceful as a dream!

Her long hair was as black as the night, stirred by the breeze to waft strands of otherworldly charm. Her brows arched like distant ‍‍‌‌⁠​​⁠‌​​‍​​‍​‌​⁠‍‌‍⁠⁠‌⁠‌‍‌‍‌‌‌‍⁠​‌​‌​‌‍‌‌‌⁠‍​​‌‍⁠‌‌⁠⁠mountains, elegant and refined. Her eyes were deep as lakes yet bright as stars, her face pure white as jade, exquisitely sculpted like a painting.

Her figure was lithe and enchanting, swaying like willow fluff in the wind—elegant and poised, uniquely fragrant as an orchid, fresh and transcendent. Her clothes fluttered lightly like clouds from the immortal realm, and with her airy steps, one could almost see the refined immortal aura radiating from her.

The innate Water Spirit Body granted tremendous enhancements to both her appearance and temperament.

Qin Changqing was secretly stunned in his heart. Her beauty and poise alone earned her ninety-nine out of a hundred.

Still, Huang Miaoying looked a bit tense, her hands and feet fidgeting awkwardly.

Her beautiful eyes gazed at Qin Changqing with curiosity and anticipation, tinged with unease, studying him intently.

Perhaps satisfied with his looks, she quietly let out a breath of relief.

At this point, bearing a child was inevitable—but a handsome partner certainly improved her mood for it.

"You're Qin Changqing?"

"Mm."

Qin Changqing nodded calmly. He'd been through this scene too many times. This was just a fleeting union; aside from the child tying them together, they'd likely have no further connection.

The Huang family members quietly withdrew from the courtyard, standing guard outside.

Qin Changqing led Huang Miaoying into the room.

"I hope you won't disappoint me!"

Huang Miaoying took a deep breath and followed him to the bed.

As the candlelight flickered out, she whispered shyly, "Master Qin, Miaoying is new to this. Please... guide me."

So gentle and polite... Qin Changqing took ‍‍‌‌⁠​​⁠‌​​‍​​‍​‌​⁠‍‌‍⁠⁠‌⁠‌‍‌‍‌‌‌‍⁠​‌​‌​‌‍‌‌‌⁠‍​​‌‍⁠‌‌⁠⁠a liking to her right away. Not only did she have a spiritual charm to her beauty, but she carried the air of a refined lady from a great clan—befitting her heritage.

"Of course, of course."

It was rare to meet such an obedient young lady; how could he not teach her everything he knew?

Amused, Qin Changqing said warmly, "Just lie back. No need to be nervous."

"...Okay!"

Playing the mentor once more, Qin Changqing got to work imparting his "wisdom." The moon climbed high, and in a flash, an hour passed. The familiar multiple-choice prompt appeared again.

Hm? So many options this time?

The innate Water Spirit Body was ridiculously powerful—not only could it produce excellent spiritual roots, but even special spirit bodies!

Qin Changqing understood at once. The innate Water Spirit Body must be on par with top-grade spiritual roots. Good thing, too—if there'd been a million-year option, he wouldn't have chosen it anyway, but it would've left him regretting not being able to.

Without overthinking, Qin Changqing selected the seventh option!

He was curious what this special spirit body entailed.

——

One year later.

After spending time with his wives and children, Qin Changqing closed the door and checked the system again.

Over a year had passed, and the children's cultivations had all grown. Time to harvest a wave. Qin Changqing one-tapped accept on all.

Strands of spiritual energy poured into his body from the world around him. Qin Changqing instantly felt his stagnant cultivation surge upward for the first time in a year. The bottleneck he'd found impossibly tough shattered in an instant! And it kept rising, only slowing after a good while.

Qi Refining ninth layer!

Qin Changqing opened his eyes, sensing the surging spiritual power within, and couldn't hide his delight.

At this rate, Foundation Establishment was just around the corner!

Kids, keep cultivating hard.

"No idea how the kids are doing out there... if they're facing any hardships..."

With most of his children away, Qin Changqing naturally worried. He opened the real-time activity log nearby.

"Qifeng's got some serious luck with treasures. No clue what he found, but too bad Father's not there— I'd tell him, 'wealth should not be revealed'..."

"Qichen's pissing me off! So young and already bewitched by a woman, delaying his cultivation. How can that fly? Look at your old man—through a thousand flowers, but my heart stays untouched. He needs to learn from me and snap out of it soon!"

"Heh, not bad at all. Mengrou was so quiet as a kid, but now she's stealing the show in the sect, fortunes rolling in."

Qin Changqing pored over each child's updates, his expression shifting from stern scolding to pleased laughter.

For these kids of his, he'd poured his heart and soul into it. Shame he couldn't guide them one by one in person.

...

Huang family.

Huang Miaoying finished her nourishing spirit liquid and stroked her belly.

"Baby, it's been a whole year. When are you coming out?"

She sighed helplessly. Ever since getting pregnant, she'd been secluded in her courtyard, cut off from the world. The Huang family delivered heaps of heavenly treasures daily to build her child's foundation; she absorbed spiritual items every day.

Yet despite such prime conditions, the child showed little activity. Looked like it wouldn't be out anytime soon.

Seeing more uncles arriving with ‍‍‌‌⁠​​⁠‌​​‍​​‍​‌​⁠‍‌‍⁠⁠‌⁠‌‍‌‍‌‌‌‍⁠​‌​‌​‌‍‌‌‌⁠‍​​‌‍⁠‌‌⁠⁠gifts, Huang Miaoying smiled wryly. "Third Uncle, no need to fuss. I'm a Foundation Establishment cultivator at least—not that delicate!"

Huang Mingyi glared. "Nonsense! Precisely because you're a cultivator, we must be extra cautious. The child in your belly is the Huang family's hope—no mishaps allowed!"

An elderly Huang clansman frowned. "Speaking of which, it's been a year already. Why no signs of birth? Bihai Sect's already sent people asking. Dragging on too long, Elder Guan might grow suspicious!"

"The longer it takes, the better the child's talent—that's a good thing! As for Bihai Sect, no need to worry too much. Miaoying's just back with family, not off on some perilous trial."

"A year or year and a half? No big deal!"

"Exactly! The longer the pregnancy, the better. Haha!"

The Huang clansmen gazed at Huang Miaoying's swollen belly, all brimming with anticipation.

This was the Huang family's future!