"Husband, what's wrong with Xiang'Er, is he hurt?"

An elderly woman hurried over, looking anxious: "I have some healing elixir here."

"Hmph, he won't die, he's just been spoiled by you since childhood, can't even break through the Demon Venerable realm, truly useless!"

The Black Stone City Lord was already in a bad mood, and seeing this woman only worsened it.

"What are you saying, there are plenty of people in this world who can't break through."

The old woman's face darkened: "If he can't make it this time, let your son-in-law refine another Concentration Pill and try again."

"You think a Concentration Pill is like cabbages on the street, available whenever you want?"

The Black Stone City Lord was infuriated.

"Hmph, didn't he just refine another one a few days ago, just right for Shi Qingqing's betrothal gift, hurry and get it back, let my son try again after he's healed."

The old woman urged.

"Truly unreasonable!"

The Black Stone City Lord swung his arms and left, knowing the issue was no longer with the elixir, but with Shi Zhixiang's ineptitude; even if he broke through, he'd still be the weakest Demon Venerable.

"Who's being unreasonable? I'm doing this for the good of the City Lord's Mansion!"

The old woman huffed, remembered the main issue, and turned to say, "Son, are you okay?"

The Black Stone City Lord, feeling frustrated for a while, learned that Shen Wang had already returned and went to Shen Wang's residence.

Seeing Shen Wang, he embarrassedly said, "Son-in-law, I heard you refined another Concentration Pill later?"

"Yes, do you want to ask for it for your son?"

Shen Wang asked in return.

"Alas, there's no other choice, just let him try it again."

The Black Stone City Lord was helpless.

"Why do you persist on a single path, breaking through this realm involves the transformation of the Primordial Spirit, his will isn't firm, his foundation isn't solid, even if he tries again, he's very likely to fail."

Shen Wang was unwilling to waste the elixir on such a person.

"We're all family, don't laugh at me, but among my offspring, he's the best despite being mediocre."

The Black Stone City Lord felt a bit embarrassed.

"I see Shi Qingqing is excellent; is it because she's a woman and married to me that she's not in your consideration?"

Shen Wang said indifferently.

The Black Stone City Lord frowned: "Qingqing is indeed excellent, but she has married out, her future children will bear your surname."

"What if I'm willing to let the children have the Shi surname?"

Shen Wang made a stunning remark.

The Black Stone City Lord was surprised; he hadn't expected Shen Wang to say such a thing, given Shen Wang's mysterious origins and formidable strength, he never considered this possibility.

"Father-in-law, please don't take offense, but the bloodline level of your Shi family is indeed a bit lacking."

The Black Stone City Lord chuckled bitterly, "It's nowhere near the You Family, an Emperor Level race, after all, my ancestor only reached the Demon Saint realm."

"But my bloodline level is far superior to yours, the descendants of Qingqing and I will undoubtedly be outstanding, I'm willing to let our children take the Shi surname because I don't want my wife and children to follow me on dangerous adventures."

Shen Wang spoke calmly, with confidence, given his Divine Level bloodline, the descendants he would have with Shi Qingqing wouldn't be inferior.

The Black Stone City Lord pondered, "Your meaning is?"

"Let Shi Qingqing succeed your position, your grandchildren will renew the Shi family's glory, surely surpassing your ancestors is not a problem."

Shen Wang expressed his thoughts frankly; he couldn't take Shi Qingqing and their children back to his original world, so they had to develop here.

Shi Qingqing belonged to the Shi family, and staying here was surely the most appropriate development.

The Black Stone City Lord seemed persuaded, saying, "I'm afraid you'll run away with them eventually."

"Rest assured, we can have several children, I won't begrudge leaving one for you."

Shen Wang smiled lightly, "Moreover, my family wouldn't accept women with bloodlines below Emperor Level, I can't let Qingqing suffer, she would certainly stay here, free and comfortable."

The Black Stone City Lord was shaken, his curiosity piqued, "Son-in-law, your family..."

"You only need to know it's stronger than the Dark Race, nothing more, I cannot reveal too much while I'm training outside."

Shen Wang shook his head, it was all a ruse.

When traveling, one's identity was self-created, and he could say whatever he wanted.

However, his bloodline was indeed strong, not entirely fabricated.

The Black Stone City Lord took a deep breath, realizing his son-in-law had an extraordinary origin, and now confirmed, felt some excitement.

He recalled some matters, some concerns arising: "A family like yours would be loath to have bloodlines scattered outside, isn't it troublesome to do so?"

"No, our family values power more than anything else, without sufficient strength, one doesn't even have the right to return."

Shen Wang shook his head, "Regardless of whether my children will have the opportunity to return to my family, can you still not improve your Shi family's bloodline?"

The Black Stone City Lord's eyes brightened, "Son-in-law, what do you want me to do?"

"Fully support Qingqing as City Lord, even if I leave, do not bully her."

Shen Wang said solemnly.

"Son-in-law truly is considerate, her marrying you is her good fortune."

The Black Stone City Lord understood Shen Wang's intention, realizing he probably wouldn't take Shi Qingqing away, thus wanting to settle his daughter well.

For him, only the position of City Lord qualified.

"I am somewhat romantic, but I will not let my woman down."

Shen Wang stated, "Father-in-law, stop supporting your useless son, save some resources for Qingqing or even yourself, if you can gather materials conducive to becoming a Saint, I could help refine corresponding elixirs to further enhance my power."

The Black Stone City Lord was initially displeased with the first half of Shen Wang's statement, but became intrigued upon hearing the latter part.

He had long abandoned the idea of progressing higher, but upon hearing Shen Wang's words, some hope rekindled.

Becoming a Saint, it had been the aspiration of several generations of City Lords, unfulfilled by his son, but perhaps he could try again.

"Rest assured, son-in-law, Shi Zhixiang has thoroughly disappointed me, if Qingqing can become a Demon Venerable, I'll let her be the next City Lord, while I focus on seeking the opportunity to become a Saint."

"Decisive, father-in-law."

Shen Wang nodded, confident the other couldn't resist these benefits, especially the chance to become a Saint.

At that moment, a burst of aura suddenly erupted from a nearby area, resonating with the Power of Heaven and Earth, rapidly converging, causing the winds and clouds to surge.

"What is this?"

The Black Stone City Lord was taken aback.

"Qingqing is trying to break through."

Shen Wang smiled, "It seems you'll soon have a successor."

"Is this girl so quick?"

The Black Stone City Lord was a bit surprised.

"Whom do you think she's been with during this time?" Shen Wang said proudly.

The Black Stone City Lord nodded, understanding Shen Wang had significantly helped his daughter improve during this time.

At this moment, the fluctuations of Heaven and Earth's Primordial Qi where Shi Qingqing was located became more intense.

Not only did power beyond the Demon Venerable burst forth, but after intense fluctuation, it stabilized, unlike Shi Zhixiang, who weakened shortly after.

Feeling the changes, Shen Wang nodded, "It's successful, father-in-law, you'll need to act according to our agreement now."

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