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“Yen Er, be honest with me, how far have you and Wei Chen gotten?” Jiang Langying pulled Mu Qingyan aside to a secluded spot; she needed to have a serious talk with her.
Mu Qingyan's face flushed as she replied, “Mother, why are you suddenly asking this?”
“I’m just curious. I want to hold my grandchild sooner rather than later,” Jiang Langying said with a smile.
“There’s not even a hint of that yet. How could I have a grandchild? Besides, Wei Chen is so busy right now, with great dangers looming and the Peach Blossom Sect just starting out. If I were to give you a grandchild now, wouldn’t that just complicate things?” Mu Qingyan said, her cheeks still red.
“Don’t play dumb. That’s not what I’m asking about. I’ve noticed that Wei Chen has been visiting Snow Cicada’s room at night. What’s going on between you all?” Jiang Langying inquired.
Mu Qingyan fell silent for a moment before giving a bitter smile. “Mother, I really don’t know what’s going on. Wei Chen hasn’t… hasn’t touched us yet…”
“I’ve seen it coming for a while now. You all need to be more proactive! Let me tell you, it’s better to get things moving early. If Wei Chen gets used to being with Snow Cicada, what will you do then?”
Jiang Langying continued, “Moreover, have you thought about who will be the main wife when Wei Chen marries you? Even as a secondary wife, there’s a difference between being favored and being neglected. I’ve thought it through carefully; compared to those other girls, you don’t have any advantages.”
Hearing this, Mu Qingyan covered her mouth and chuckled lightly. “Mother, you don’t understand. No matter what happens, the person closest to Wei Chen will always be me.”
“Why is that? I can’t see it at all,” Jiang Langying asked in confusion.
“That’s a secret I can’t tell you. Wei Chen’s identity is special; there’s a certain connection between us that can be considered a blood bond. I can’t share more than that,” Mu Qingyan said proudly.
Jiang Langying didn’t understand either; she sighed softly and said, “Yen Er, no matter what, youth doesn’t wait for anyone. You don’t have many good years left. As someone who has been through it all, you should listen to your mother and have a child soon to truly tie down a man.”
“Mother, why are we back to this? It’s still too early; the situation is chaotic right now. I can’t have a child, and Wei Chen wouldn’t think that way either.”
“Men—if you don’t remind them, their thoughts will never align with what we envision. If he doesn’t take the initiative, you can! I refuse to believe that our Yen Er is any less than that Snow Cicada girl!” Jiang Langying said with slight anger.
Mu Qingyan's face flushed as she said, "How could I take the initiative in such matters?"
"If you don't take the initiative, then you can just wait for others to do so. Wei Chen has so many women; you should think about where you will stand in the end. A mother’s status is tied to her child’s status. If you don’t think of yourself, at least consider your future children. Don’t believe a man’s sweet talk about everyone being treated equally; that’s completely false and impossible."
Mu Qingyan fell silent for a moment before asking, "Mother, what do you think I should do?"
"Take the initiative and have children early; that’s the best course of action. Even if you can’t have children right away, you should keep Wei Chen close, making sure he comes to you every night instead of running off to that Snow Cicada girl. If this continues and he gets used to it, it will become a problem. Do you understand?" Jiang Langying advised earnestly.
"I understand! I’ll handle these matters myself; don’t worry about me, it’s quite embarrassing," Mu Qingyan replied, though in her heart, she had already memorized every word Jiang Langying had said.
After their pleasant conversation ended, Mu Qingyan felt inexplicably gloomy, pondering whether she should seek out Wei Chen that evening...
"But Wei Chen has been so busy lately with many things to deal with, and the outside world is so chaotic. This really isn’t a good time. I think he wouldn’t want to be disturbed, right? If I go to find him now, wouldn’t that just be an intrusion?"
"Maybe it’s better to wait until things settle down before considering these matters."
Having made up her mind, Mu Qingyan set aside Jiang Langying's words.
...
The number of people gathering around Cang Mountain was increasing, and the existing order was slowly disappearing. Issues of territory and distance from Cang Mountain were significant problems; those later arrivals with numerous and powerful forces did not abide by any rules. They often resorted to violence and robbery, driving away those who arrived first to seize prime territory.
The order in the Central Domain operated on such principles: whoever had the bigger fist was the boss. There was no other way; living in the Central Domain meant enduring these rules, striving to become stronger and to be one of those who oppress others.
It was an utterly tedious vicious cycle, and even if Wei Chen emerged from it all, there would be no solution.
In a world where martial prowess reigned supreme, this was mostly how things were; the Central Domain was merely a microcosm of that reality.
As the area around Cang Mountain became crowded with people from afar, the demand for Formation Masters that Wei Chen needed grew increasingly urgent. The allure of the blood of spatial beasts was immense for those Formation Masters. Each one set aside their dignity and pride; to work for someone of Wei Chen's caliber was, in itself, a form of honor.
Most importantly, the attraction of Dragon Blood was boundless. As long as one performed well and contributed the most, they could earn a reward of Dragon Blood.
Many Formation Masters came solely for the Dragon Blood, yet they were acutely aware that with their current abilities, it was nearly impossible for them to obtain such precious resources.
Thus, a form of unity and collaboration naturally emerged.
Formation Masters who had good relationships or were somewhat familiar with each other banded together, agreeing to form teams. Regardless of who ultimately obtained the Dragon Blood, they would share it collectively. They recognized their inadequacies in solo combat and sought to compensate through teamwork, which was certainly better than having no hope of acquiring Dragon Blood at all.
Wei Chen welcomed this development with open arms. Team actions and formations were far superior to individual efforts. This would accelerate the construction of formations within Peach Blossom Sect, benefiting both the sect and Wei Chen immensely.
Because of this, Wei Chen instructed Musa to announce that both the individual with the highest contribution and the team with the greatest contribution would receive rewards of Dragon Blood. Upon hearing this news, the Formation Masters became even more enthusiastic and motivated.
Wei Chen did not appear in front of them; he and Han Mang were responsible for arranging the formations and did not involve themselves in other matters. Musa had been granted full authority by Wei Chen to handle any issues that arose. Gradually, Musa's reputation grew; many came to know that besides the strongest Wei Chen, there was also a shrewd and capable Musa who would serve as a pillar for Peach Blossom Sect.
This was precisely the outcome Wei Chen hoped to see.
Countless individuals surged forth to join the ranks of Formation Masters contributing to the formation construction at Peach Blossom Sect.
At this point, Peach Blossom Sect truly recognized its own insignificance. Although recently it had been quite powerful with strong experts stationed there, in reality, the forces within Central Domain were no joke; many were far stronger than anticipated.
Initially, Wei Chen estimated that not many would come to Peach Blossom Sect. However, looking at the dense crowd surrounding Cang Mountain, he finally understood just how terrifying the allure of Dragon Blood could be. The number of Formation Masters participating in Peach Blossom Sect's formation construction exceeded his expectations by far—over ten thousand had gathered.
These Formation Masters either belonged to other factions like Cloud Spirit Sect or came without any affiliations, merely seeking to obtain some spatial beast blood. Regardless, this influx was beneficial for Peach Blossom Sect. Essentially, almost all Formation Masters from Central Domain had arrived, including those from Ninth-Rank Powers; no faction dared to disregard Wei Chen's face.
Even Formation Masters from Dongxing Trading Company brought several disciples along to Peach Blossom Sect.
Wei Chen treated everyone equally, showing no favoritism nor deliberately being harsh on any powerful individuals. Even at the beginning of the Chaos Realm, when forces like Han Mang's sought to eliminate them, he sent the Formation Master over, fearing trouble from the Peach Blossom Sect. Given such an opportunity, even if it were just the Formation Master, if Wei Chen desired their wives, those leaders would likely hastily offer them up.
When circumstances are beyond one's control, one can only act this way.
The overarching principles of the Peach Blossom Sect's Formation System existed in Wei Chen's mind. Most of the Formation Masters were only capable of setting up basic Formation Arrays, with only a select few qualified and powerful enough to arrange large-scale formations. Wei Chen also excelled in maintaining secrecy; after a Formation Master set up a formation, they would relocate to prevent any potential betrayal or leaving gaps that could be exploited later.
Most importantly, the Eighth Rank and Ninth Rank formations were personally crafted by Wei Chen and Han Mang. The large formations intertwined with smaller ones, creating a secure web of defenses.
Wei Chen never worried about any shortsighted Formation Master intentionally leaving a flaw for future intrusions. There were simply too many formations; leaving one gap would be countered by even more formations sealing it off. For those unfamiliar with the formations, breaking through would be exceedingly difficult. A direct assault would require someone at the level of a Soul Realm Expert; otherwise, the Peach Blossom Sect had nothing to fear. Once the Formation System was established, only the Fire Sect posed any real threat to it across this vast land.
The first step before Wei Chen departed was nearing completion. A secure formation was the foundation of his peace of mind. The Cloud Spirit Sect had been his root, but it had been destroyed. Now, the Peach Blossom Sect was his foundation, and he had the ability to protect it, ensuring that such destruction would never happen again.
After some time passed, Bai Xiaosheng arrived at Cang Mountain.
"Brother Bai, how is it? Any news?" Wei Chen guessed that Bai Xiaosheng had information regarding Mighty as soon as he saw him.
Indeed, it was news about Mighty that Bai Xiaosheng had uncovered.
However, this news was far from good for Wei Chen.
"Brother Wei, the situation is somewhat complicated. The group you asked me to investigate left Central Domain shortly after arriving and headed towards the Western Region. They faced setbacks in Central Domain and could not stay there any longer; they had no choice but to move to the Southern Region."
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