Being a Late Bloomer in the Cultivation World

According to the contents recorded on the Jade Scroll, the Xuanhou Qir Family had possessed the "Ten Thousand Spirits Demon Infant" for over six hundred years.

In six hundred years, it shouldn’t have been difficult for the Qir Family’s Foundation Establishment Cultivators to refine the Immortal Spirit Dew and give rise to a Golden Core True Monarch.

After all, breaking through to the Golden Core realm without the help of a "Green Flame Pill" or an "Immortal Transformation Pill" just meant the probability of success was low, not that it was impossible.

’This Immortal Spirit Dew might have some kind of flaw,’ Wei Tu thought. ’It might allow the Qir Family’s Foundation Establishment Cultivators to advance their Cultivation quickly, but... they must face some kind of resistance when trying to break through to the Golden Core realm.’

Judging by its effects, the Immortal Spirit Dew was an Opportunity sufficient to reach the Golden Core realm. Other than this explanation, it was difficult to see why the Qir Family had yet to produce a single Golden Core True Monarch.

Of course, it was also possible that the Qir Family’s Foundation Establishment Cultivators were simply untalented, unable to break through even with the help of the Immortal Spirit Dew.

However, the probability of that was not very high.

’I’ll take it for now and study its specific uses later.’ Thinking of Kou Hongying and Qir Feng waiting outside, Wei Tu no longer hesitated. With a sweep of his Magical Power, he stuffed the "Ten Thousand Spirits Demon Infant" into his Storage Bag and walked out.

As soon as he stepped out of the stone pillar gateway, Wei Tu glanced at Qir Feng, who was held in place by Kou Hongying’s Magical Power, and immediately gave his assurance. "The Qir Family’s treasure is of great use to me. As for the Foundation Condensation Pill I promised Miss Qir, I will keep my word and present it to you within three years."

Back at the Underground Auction, he had made an agreement with Qir Feng: if the Qir Family’s treasure was useful to him, he would, as promised, grant her the status of a concubine and a "Foundation Condensation Pill."

By saying this now, he was telling Qir Feng that he would honor their agreement.

Although the "Ten Thousand Spirits Demon Infant" was currently useless to him, Wei Tu believed its value definitely exceeded the Seven Hundred Spirit Stones and one "Foundation Condensation Pill" required to buy Qir Feng’s freedom.

"Thank you, Elder Wei." Hearing Wei Tu’s words, the heavy weight on Qir Feng’s heart finally lifted.

In the Cultivation Realm, there were too many cultivators who would turn their backs on a deal after getting their hands on a treasure.

Cultivators like Wei Tu, who were willing to honor their promises, were few and far between.

Kou Hongying, standing to the side, witnessed this but did not interrupt, nor did she ask what kind of Opportunity Wei Tu had found inside the stone pillar.

She had only helped Wei Tu this time because it was convenient, not to plot with him for the Qir Family’s treasure.

Since she wasn’t greedy for the Qir Family’s treasure, there was no need to ask what it was and create a rift with Wei Tu.

All cultivators had secrets. Prying too deeply could cause a crisis of trust, even between Dao Companions.

Besides, Kou Hongying didn’t believe the treasure of a small family like the Qir could be particularly valuable.

"Now that Qir Changdao is dead, Miss Qir, do you plan to stay with the Qir Family, or leave with me?" Wei Tu asked, glancing at Qir Feng.

Qir Feng was the daughter of the former Qir Clan Leader. With her status, plus the protection of his name, living with the Qir Family would be better than returning with him to the Xiaya Mei Family and living under someone else’s roof.

Furthermore, with his power, it wouldn’t be difficult to support Qir Feng in succeeding as the Clan Leader of the Xuanhou Qir Family.

"I wish to follow you, Elder Wei." After hearing Wei Tu’s words, Qir Feng hesitated for a moment before her gaze became firm.

In the Qir Family Territory, she might have more freedom and wouldn’t have to endure the cold shoulders of others.

But she understood that no amount of worldly prosperity could compare to an increase in strength.

By staying at Wei Tu’s side, even if he didn’t value her highly, the resources that trickled down from him would be more than enough for her Cultivation.

In her eyes, Wei Tu was a powerhouse, one who would achieve great things in the future.

"Very well." Wei Tu nodded, agreeing to her request.

"Qir Changdao is dead, and Miss Qir is unwilling to stay with the Qir Family... I wonder, do you have a preferred candidate for the Qir Clan Leader?"

Wei Tu asked.

This time, he had acted in his capacity as a "son-in-law of the Qir Family" to quell their internal strife and kill the usurper, Qir Changdao.

Therefore, after obtaining the "Ten Thousand Spirits Demon Infant," he couldn’t just leave. He had to arrange the aftermath and help the Qir Family’s cultivators select a successor to the former Clan Leader—Qir Feng’s father.

"My Fifth Uncle, Qir Changgu... has always been a loyal and honest man. Two years ago, when Qir Changdao sold me to the Jiuyun Commerce Association, Fifth Uncle secretly slipped me a bag of Spirit Stones."

Qir Feng didn’t have to think twice before recommending Qir Changgu to Wei Tu.

"Good. He’ll be the Clan Leader, then," Wei Tu readily agreed.

...

「Half a day later.」

Under Wei Tu’s direction, the Qir Family cultivators did not hesitate for long before electing Elder Qir Changgu to the position of Clan Leader.

Next, in front of all the Qir Family cultivators, Wei Tu discussed the purchase of the "Cold Crystal Flower" with the new Clan Leader, Qir Changgu.

In the end, Wei Tu acquired the "Cold Crystal Flower," a Tier Two Spiritual Object, for a price slightly below the normal market rate.

"Miss Qir is now my Concubine, which makes the Xuanhou Qir Family her maternal family... I will gift this Tier Two Upper-Grade Talisman to the Xuanhou Qir Family."

Just as the Qir Family cultivators thought everything was over and were about to disperse,

Wei Tu, who was sitting in the main seat, suddenly pulled a Talisman from his sleeve and offered it to Qir Changgu.

As Wei Tu spoke, the expressions of the Qir Family cultivators changed to shock and disbelief.

Before this, although they felt it was reasonable for Wei Tu, as Qir Feng’s husband, to slay her enemy Qir Changdao, they were still secretly displeased that he had interfered in the Qir Family’s internal affairs.

They had only remained silent out of fear of Wei Tu’s power.