Chapter 739 - 510: Zheng Yi, Wang Family’s Third Elder (Part 2)

Zheng Yi becoming an Alchemist was already beyond their reach.

Now, he has directly leaped to become the Wang Family’s Third Elder, a gap that truly leaves one speechless.

"What on earth is going on?

How did Zheng Yi suddenly become the Third Elder?

On what grounds?"

Wang Miaomiao was full of confusion.

She looked towards the Young Clan Leader, Wang Xingyin, only to see that he seemed to find it all quite natural.

This made her uneasy.

She couldn’t help but wonder if there was something in the family she wasn’t aware of.

"For my husband to become the Third Elder so quickly."

Wang Manman felt secretly delighted, deciding to properly reward her husband tonight and let him feel her joy.

The Wang Family Ancestor, Wang Shan, was entirely focused on cultivation.

He was practically an immortal cultivation zealot.

He once again delegated many of the Wang Family’s affairs to the Clan Leader, the Great Elder, the Second Elder, and the newly promoted Third Elder, Zheng Yi.

Zheng Yi said, "In the future, I must rely on the three elders for matters concerning the Wang Family.

I am but a newcomer, not adept at handling family affairs, and would prefer to manage only the Alchemy Pavilion."

Although the Alchemy Pavilion is a significant institution within the family, it pales in comparison to the core family power.

The Great Elder, upon hearing this, frowned slightly.

But he soon realized that family power struggles were insignificant compared to the Foundation Establishment Dao.

Only by maintaining their own strength can the family become more formidable.

Engaging in power struggles was simply not worth it, so he made up his mind not to speak further.

The Second Elder and the Clan Leader were even more pleased, having prepared to sacrifice benefits but were surprised by Zheng Yi’s generosity, thus becoming increasingly friendly towards him.

The Clan Leader said, "In that case, you shall be the head of the Alchemy Pavilion in the future, Third Elder.

Rest assured that the family materials and herbs needed for the Alchemy Pavilion will absolutely not be scarce.

The Second Elder and I still have the final say."

"Thank you, Clan Leader, thank you, Second Elder."

Zheng Yi responded slowly.

The family benefits were quickly divided, and everyone left the ancestral hall.

Zheng Yi had not gone far when the Young Clan Leader Wang Xingyin rushed excitedly towards him and greeted him respectfully: "Greetings, Third Elder."

Zheng Yi hastily said, "Fellow Daoist Wang, there’s no need for such courtesy. We have known each other for a long time, and thanks to your care, I was able to focus on alchemy.

You can just call me a fellow Daoist."

"Hahaha."

Wang Xingyin laughed heartily and said, "Then I won’t stand on ceremony."

"Naturally."

Wang Xingyin leaned closer to Zheng Yi and lowered his voice, "Now that I have brought the Qingshan Stone back to the family and obtained the Hundred-year Vermilion Fruit, only one Turtle Blood Grass remains.

Alchemist Zheng Yi, how confident are you in refining the Foundation Establishment Pill now?"

Wang Xingyin kept a close watch on Zheng Yi.

This matter was crucial to him; if successful, it could help him break through his bottleneck. Otherwise, both he and his master would be severely disappointed.

Zheng Yi smiled wryly and said, "It’s difficult to give a definitive answer to Fellow Daoist Wang’s question.

But these days, my success rate for refining other Second-grade Elixirs is above eighty percent.

Even if the Foundation Establishment Pill is more challenging, I should at least be able to refine one.

However, if a single set of materials is damaged, there’s nothing more I can do."

Zheng Yi made his limits clear.

After hearing this, the Young Clan Leader Wang Xingyin breathed a sigh of relief.

Even if the Wang Family overestimated Zheng Yi’s alchemy talent, they wouldn’t be foolish enough to prepare only one set of materials for refining a Foundation Establishment Pill; the minimum was three sets.

All they asked was for one Foundation Establishment Pill from these three sets of materials.

In theory, three sets of materials could yield twenty Foundation Establishment Pills, but practically speaking, even a First-grade Alchemist capable of refining Core Formation Stage Elixirs could only produce at most six per batch.

Thus, while three sets could theoretically yield eighteen, theory is one thing, and practical situations are another.

Generally, when a Second-grade Alchemist attempts to refine Foundation Establishment Pills, they manage to produce three, encountering common issues like exploding furnaces or failure.

Therefore, the requirement for Zheng Yi was reasonable.

Zheng Yi contemplated briefly and said, "I will do my utmost to ensure Young Clan Leader receives a refined Foundation Establishment Pill."

Hearing Zheng Yi’s confident words, Wang Xingyin was thoroughly impressed.

Only then did Zheng Yi have the chance to share the good news with those around him.

Meanwhile, the dispersing Wang Family members were abuzz with talk about Zheng Yi becoming the Third Elder.

"If Zheng Yi has become the Third Elder, doesn’t that make him practically second to none in the family?"

"No wonder the Great Elder was willing to have his daughter, Wang Manman, marry Alchemist Zheng Yi. His potential might very well break through to a First-grade Alchemist, which is highly likely."

"Even if he cannot refine a Foundation Establishment Pill, just being able to refine one or two Second-grade Spirit Pills would greatly benefit the family, securing his position as a Second-grade Alchemist within the family."

Hearing these discussions, Wang Miaomiao grew ever more puzzled. She ran quickly back home to find her grandfather, the Second Elder, and demanded, "Grandfather, why didn’t you mention any of this before?"

The Second Elder helplessly replied, "The Ancestor had already made arrangements.

Now that Fellow Daoist Zheng Yi is the Third Elder, this is only the beginning. The Wang Family will have much to rely on him in the future.

Otherwise, why do you think the Great Elder so willingly married off Wang Manman?

Didn’t I hint to you before?

Only a few in the entire family know the secret about Zheng Yi.

Even if the Great Elder had the courage, he wouldn’t dare go against the Ancestor’s plan; he merely hinted to your sister Wang Manman.

Your sister Manman understood, why can’t you comprehend?

Do you think having a Top-grade Spirit Root makes you so arrogant?"

The Second Elder spoke directly.

Wang Miaomiao’s face turned pale, but she quickly regained her composure and said defiantly, "So what if he becomes the family’s Third Elder?

With a Mid-grade Spirit Root aiming for the Foundation Establishment Stage, the chance is minuscule. Unless he can refine a Foundation Establishment Pill, he will have no hope of reaching the Foundation Establishment Realm.

Grandfather, your granddaughter is confident it’s impossible."

Wang Miaomiao lifted her head again, her previously panicked look transformed into determination.

But in the eyes of the Second Elder.

This seemingly steadfast and fearless attitude in cultivation was seen as her greatest hindrance.

While Spirit Root and other factors are important, how can they compare to a stroke of immense fortune?

He watched his granddaughter Wang Miaomiao’s departing figure, silent for a long time, and could only sigh softly.

He naturally couldn’t divulge the possibilities of Zheng Yi successfully refining the Foundation Establishment Pill or his special Spirit Body being able to withstand the pill’s potency.

Zheng Yi’s display of Eighth-layer Qi Cultivation at the family meeting today had indeed surprised several elders.

But combined with Zheng Yi’s special Spirit Body and the Foundation Establishment Spirit Pill in his possession, it didn’t seem so unacceptable.

The Second Elder thought of the effects of the Foundation Establishment Spirit Pill, stretching out his right hand, holding a Three Treasures Spirit Pill, the lowest-level Foundation Establishment Bell.

Even though most of its Spiritual Qi had dissipated, it still greatly benefited his cultivation as the Second Elder.

Just one pill helped him break through from Ninth-layer Qi Cultivation to Tenth-layer Qi Cultivation.

In comparison, Zheng Yi’s progress from Seventh-layer to Eighth-layer Qi Cultivation seemed quite natural and not so eye-catching.

"Thus, in the family, apart from me and the Great Elder, those elders with little remaining lifespan might break through to the Tenth-layer Qi Cultivation as well.

Though it seems wasteful, there are truly no other options."

The Second Elder wore a look of helplessness, contemplating "one must look out for oneself above all," thereby feeling compelled to compromise on behalf of his granddaughter.

This was her choice, and she had to bear the responsibility.

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On the other side, Zheng Yi returned to the courtyard, instantly stirring everyone into a frenzy.

"Master has become the family’s Third Elder!"

"Master is incredible! Across the years of the Wang Family, probably only Master among all newcomers could achieve this."

"Master will surely become our Piaomiao Mountain Wang Family’s only Second-grade Alchemist in the future!"

Everyone was visibly joyful and loudly cheering, filling the entire mansion with a joyful and bustling atmosphere.