Chapter 5: Oath
“Grand-uncle, how are your injuries?” Shi Yi opened his eyes and asked.
Shi Yuan’s heart warmed upon hearing this, and he smiled as he replied, “It’s nothing. As long as Yi’er is fine, the sky of the Wu King Manor won’t collapse.”
Shi Yi did not respond, but instead asked Shi Yuan the reason for his visit.
“Your mother is being buried today. As her son, you should go. At that time, not only will people from my Wu King Manor be present, but also people from the Yu Clan will come. This is your mother’s family, and they are not simple. You should get closer to them,” Shi Yuan replied.
Shi Yi nodded thoughtfully.
Then, he rose from the meditation cushion and followed Shi Yuan out of the courtyard.
On the way, Shi Yuan instructed Shi Yi to speak up directly if he needed anything, without any reservations. All the resources of the Wu King Manor would be allocated to him.
Shi Yi nodded; he would not be polite anyway. He would not miss anything that could enhance his strength.
The journey was not long, and the old man and the young man quickly arrived at the burial grounds of the Wu King Manor.
This place was guarded by experts year-round. The huge stone gate and towering walls were practically a city. Upon arriving, an aura unique to an Ancient Tomb assailed them, making one involuntarily think of death.
At this time, many people had already arrived, including those from Shi Yi’s lineage and other branches. Only the lineage that favored Shi Hao had no one present. The high-ranking officials of the Wu King Manor did not force them.
After all, the act of digging up bones was inherently not glorious and violated the Shi Clan’s ancestral teachings. The reason for protecting the perpetrator was simply because Shi Yi’s Aptitude was too astonishing.
In addition to the people from the Wu King Manor, many from the Yu Clan also came. The leader among them was Shi Yi’s great-grandfather, his mother’s grandfather—Yu Ya. This old man held a very high position in the Yu Clan and had great influence, basically representing the Yu Clan’s stance.
From afar, he saw Shi Yuan and Shi Yi. The old man immediately stopped his conversation and, with a smiling face, led the people of the Yu Clan towards Shi Yi.
After nodding and greeting Shi Yuan, Yu Ya walked up to Shi Yi, who had already performed the Junior’s Thank you, addressing him as “Great-Grandfather.”
“Time passes so quickly. The last time I saw Yi’er, he had just learned to walk. In the blink of an eye, he has grown so big,” Yu Ya sighed.
Then, he instructed Shi Yi not to be a stranger, to treat the Yu Clan as his own home, and to visit often.
Shi Yi naturally agreed.
Soon after, Shi Yi’s mother was buried. People from both clans showed sorrow, watching the coffin being lowered and covered with loess.
“It’s a pity that Zi Teng isn’t here. He joined a force comparable to the Ancient Divine Mountain and couldn’t spare the time. Otherwise, with his Aptitude, how could that Shi Ziling be so arrogant?” Yu Ya said with a cold gaze.
Although he knew that the Wu King Manor was suspected of offering his granddaughter for Shi Ziling’s revenge and venting, for the sake of harmonious relations between the two clans, he could only suppress the anger in his heart.
One must know that at this time, Shi Yi, with his Supreme Bone, had immeasurable future achievements. He might even rule this ancient kingdom or even reign over the Desolate Region. With such Aptitude, the Yu Clan naturally wanted to be close to him, so they could not become enemies with the Wu King Manor.
“Yes, if Zi Teng were present, everything would be different,” Shi Yuan understood and followed the other’s words.
The atmosphere eased, and both sides again focused on Shi Yi, with various praises and exclamations pouring in like a flood.
Shi Yi was immune to such scenes. His expression was calm, and his demeanor was steady, making some adults feel inferior.
He ignored the praises, only gazing at the tombstone in front of him, sighing in his heart.
To make his son invincible in heaven and earth, he cruelly dug out his nephew’s bone. No matter how one looked at it, this was wrong. As a Transmigration, Shi Yi had long had a conclusion deep in his heart.
However, in this life, he ultimately bore the Karma of “Shi Yi.” He silently made an oath that he would bear the name of the undefeated Double Pupils, step by step ascending to the peak of the Dao, and by then, even the dead could be resurrected.
After the funeral, the Yu Clan departed. Before leaving, Shi Yi’s great-grandfather, Yu Ya, repeatedly instructed Shi Yi to visit the Yu Clan when he had time. Shi Yi nodded in agreement, and Shi Yuan and others did not object. It would naturally be best if Shi Yi could serve as a link to deepen the relationship between the Wu King Manor and the Yu Clan.
As the crowd dispersed, Shi Yuan led Shi Yi to a treasure vault in the Wu King Manor where Cultivation resources were stored, personally taking him to select resources.
This was not the only treasure vault of the Wu King Manor; there were several others of similar scale, as it was a Marquis, ruling over hundreds of millions of miles of territory.
This action was not Shi Yuan’s idea alone; the high-ranking officials of the Wu King Manor had long planned it. They would spare no effort to cultivate Shi Yi, even if it meant depleting the treasure vault.
“Yi’er, regarding your Foundation Establishment, don’t rush. Ancient texts record that if one can refine their Body with the true blood of an Ancient Vicious Beast during the Blood Moving stage, then an invincible foundation will surely be built, which will greatly benefit your future.
It was precisely for this reason that Shi Zhongtian ventured into the Hundred Clan Battlefield to hunt and kill a Pure-blooded Pixiu, hoping to use its blood for his grandson’s Foundation Establishment.
My Wu King Manor does not have such a thing, but your father has a certain chance of obtaining it. We have already sent people to that place to try and contact that ancient clan. It won’t be long before we have results. Before that, you should prepare well.”
Every single word is perfect!
Saying this, Shi Yuan led Shi Yi into the treasure vault.
It must be said that the Marquis’s treasure vault was quite grand. The space inside was very large, with treasures, beast bone talismans, precious medicines, Spiritual Fruits, Materials, and various rare items all neatly categorized and displayed.
Upon entering, they immediately saw Spiritual Qi overflowing and treasure light soaring. Shi Yi’s eyes shone with divine light as he swept his gaze across. There were all kinds of precious medicines, a dazzling array, and even some exotic treasures, with mysterious runes faintly visible on their surfaces, containing extraordinary Dao rules.
“This is a Dragon Blood Fruit. After eating it, it can enhance a Cultivator’s Qi and blood strength. Legend has it that its mother plant was watered with Dragon blood. Of course, it’s impossible for it to be true Dragon blood; at most, it’s Flood Dragon blood,” Shi Yuan said, pointing to several Spiritual Fruits that resembled agate.
“That is Cloud Spirit Wood. If the sap contained within its trunk is applied to the eyelids, it can make a Cultivator’s eyes cool, their body comfortable, and their spirit invigorated. It is said that long-term application can refine a pair of spirit eyes, with eyesight far surpassing ordinary people.
It’s just that this thing is very rare; it’s hard to find even a few pieces in hundreds of millions of miles of territory. It should be beneficial for your Double Pupils,” Shi Yuan said, pointing to a plump section of a tree trunk.
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The two continued forward, and the precious medicines Shi Yuan introduced became increasingly valuable.
Finally, Shi Yi chose some Cultivation resources himself, including precious medicines and ancient pills. Shi Yuan also selected a portion of resources for him based on his current situation.
Afterward, Shi Yi returned to his courtyard.