Tang Qiu Yao’s successful breakthrough to form an Immortal Golden Core came as no surprise to Ling Changqing.

Originally, with her innate talent, the best she could have hoped for in her lifetime was to become a Pseudo Core Cultivator. Reaching the True Pill Realm would have depended on luck, and as for the Golden Core Realm, it was completely out of the question.

However, the ways of the world are unpredictable. After meeting Ling Changqing, Tang Qiu Yao’s Destiny had been fundamentally altered. The once unattainable Golden Core Dao Fruit was now finally a reality.

The gazes of Qin Yun, Ling Yuzhu, Ling Yulu, and the other women all fell upon Ling Changqing, the fervent excitement in their beautiful eyes impossible to conceal.

If Tang Qiu Yao could do it, then there was no reason they couldn’t in the future. With the aid of Ling Changqing’s supreme Destiny, reaching the Golden Core Master Realm should be a matter of course.

It wasn’t just Ling Bingyun and the others; even those with shallower Cultivation, like Song Xuelan, Ling Menghuan, and Xiao Meiniang, were filled with confidence about their futures.

As long as they could serve Ling Changqing well, nothing else would be a problem.

Another day and night passed, and the various phenomena above the Cave Mansion Hall gradually disappeared.

A moment later, the Array Restrictions at the entrance of the Cultivation Chamber deactivated one after another.

As the doors slowly parted, a radiant and elegant Tang Qiu Yao walked out, her beauty so stunning it could stir the soul.

Compared to before her breakthrough, her appearance hadn’t changed much. Her features were just a little more vibrant and radiant, her figure a touch more enchanting and graceful, and her aura slightly more powerful, that was all...

But compared to an ordinary Foundation Establishment Cultivator, a Golden Core Master’s Lifespan already exceeded five hundred years. They could also use various Secret Techniques to extend it further; with some effort, living past six hundred years was not an issue.

Especially for a Golden Core Master who was considered a Nascent Soul Seed, there was ample room for future growth. As long as they didn’t lack the necessary resources, even the Nascent Soul True Monarch Realm was something they could aspire to.

"Congratulations, Sister..."

The women all rose and gathered around to congratulate her, their voices filled with envy.

Tang Qiu Yao smiled radiantly. "I’ve only taken one step ahead, that’s all. With our husband here, all of you will be able to do it in the future."

At that moment, no matter how steadfast the beauty’s Dao Heart was, she couldn’t help but feel a surge of emotion. ’Who would have ever thought that by having a husband like him, I would actually attain the Golden Core Dao Fruit?’

’I once thought I was the great benefactor who changed his destiny, but now it seems he is the one who was fated to be mine.’

Since there were no outsiders present, the stunning beauty simply threw her arms around Ling Changqing and gave him a few kisses, stopping just short of pressing his face to her chest.

"My husband, I’ll come and serve you properly after I finish my seclusion!"

Tang Qiu Yao said, both shy and demure.

"Then you’ll have to serve me *very* well..."

Ling Changqing’s eyes lit up as he spoke, his gaze fixed on her glossy and alluring lips.

Tang Qiu Yao’s beautiful face flushed. She shot him a charmingly petulant glare but said nothing, clearly giving her tacit approval.

"Alright, Sister Qiu Yao still needs to stabilize her Realm. Why don’t we all disperse for now?" 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝒆𝒘𝙚𝓫𝙣𝙤𝒗𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

Ling Qiyue said with a smile. According to custom, once Tang Qiu Yao’s Realm was stable and she came out of seclusion, the Ling Family could hold a public celebration for her Golden Core breakthrough.

Whether for a family, a Sect, or even an Immortal Dynasty, gaining a Golden Core Level expert was an occasion worthy of celebration. This was true even for Nascent Soul powers.

After all, most Nascent Soul True Monarchs had advanced from the ranks of Golden Core Masters.

And so, Ling Changqing and the women watched as Tang Qiu Yao re-entered the Cultivation Chamber to continue her seclusion. In about ten days to half a month, she would be able to emerge and move about freely.

"My dear, when are we going traveling again to seek out some fortuitous encounters?"

Ling Changqing asked, holding Ling Qiyue in his arms within the Embroidery Tower.

He hadn’t been out traveling in a long time and was getting restless.

Ling Qiyue replied softly, "Let’s wait a while longer. We should talk about it after Qin Yun and the others have advanced—and you, of course."

Ling Changqing himself was on the verge of breaking through to the Golden Core Realm, so Ling Qiyue felt it was best to wait until after his advancement before they went out.

For now, laying low was the wisest course of action.

「The Marketplace.」

Following the rapid rise of the Ling Family of Changqing Continent, the Marketplace had expanded time and again.

Especially after the entire Feiyu Sea Region became the Ling Family’s territory, the activity here had soared to an unprecedented level.

Not only did Loose Cultivators from all over the sea region gather here, but many merchant guilds, Sects, and families from neighboring sea regions had also purchased shops and established various enterprises.

Besides doing business with Changqing Continent and exchanging goods, these enterprises also had the mission of gathering intelligence.

This was common practice in the Cultivation Realm, and the Ling Family’s upper echelons were well aware of it. As long as these outsiders behaved themselves and didn’t break the Marketplace’s rules, each side would keep to itself.

At that moment, in a luxurious residence in the Marketplace’s west district, a portly old man dressed head-to-toe in silks and satins, his face shiny from rich food, was dozing in a rocking chair.

Beside him, a lovely young woman in a white dress sat fanning him, a smile as pleasant as a spring breeze on her face. A small adjacent table held an assortment of exquisite fruits and pastries.

Both of them had Foundation Establishment Cultivation, and the aura of their Cultivation Techniques was completely different from that of the Ling Family Cultivators.

"...The Ling Family’s power is growing stronger and stronger. This can’t be good..."

The old man grumbled, his eyes half-closed as his pudgy hand rubbed his round potbelly.

The young woman pursed her lips and said dismissively:

"What does it matter? The Island Master hasn’t even settled the war with Longevity Hall, yet he’s already thinking of making a move on the Feiyu Sea Region? You’re overthinking things."

The Cangyu Islands, located on the edge of the Chixue Sea Region, are a power with thirteen Core Formation Cultivators. Of course, only six of them have reached the Golden Core Master level; the rest are True Pill Cultivators.