"This is an Origin Pill refined using the Origin Essence Blood they, mother and daughter, contributed today."
The old Wizard took out a jade vial. Inside the vial was a blood-colored pill.
"However, the Jiao Clan Second Prince will probably come to marry Xiao Fei quite soon. When that time comes, we will not only lose Xiao Fei as a blood source, but I'm afraid Miao Ziqiong will no longer contribute her Origin Essence Blood either."
Da Wangye reached out and took the pill. After thinking for a moment, he frowned and spoke.
"Da Wangye, rest assured. After all the efforts over these years, at least half of their Vermilion Bird Divine Meridians has already been transferred into your body. Besides those two, the purity of the Vermilion Bird Divine Meridian within your body, Da Wangye, is now the highest among our clan."
"Even if we stop extracting their Origin Essence Blood, it won't matter much."
"However, for the sake of caution, I will double the amount of Origin Essence Blood I extract from them in the coming days."
The old Wizard stated.
"Is there a way to forcibly extract their Vermilion Bird Divine Meridians and let me directly devour them? That way, we wouldn't have to go through the hassle of extracting their Origin Essence Blood every day."
Da Wangye considered for a moment before asking.
"Da Wangye, you digest the Origin Pills refined from their blood daily to gently nurture your Vermilion Bird Divine Meridian. This yields the best results."
"If you directly devour their Vermilion Bird bloodline, you might easily suffer backlash instead. Because their Vermilion Bird Divine Meridians are innately superior to yours."
"This issue was explained to you several years ago."
The old Wizard replied.
"Hmph, who would have thought that Third Brother is so useless, yet the daughter and granddaughter he produced actually possess such a high-grade Vermilion Bird Divine Meridian!"
Da Wangye snorted coldly.
"It's a pity that, in the end, they are still weaving the wedding dress for you, Da Wangye."
The old Wizard said with a smile.
"When I think about it, this is all thanks to your assistance, old Wizard."
"Old Wizard, your kindness will forever be engraved in my heart!"
Da Wangye also smiled as he spoke to the old Wizard.
"There's no need for thanks, Da Wangye. I've watched you grow up since childhood. You are the best candidate for the next Vermilion Bird King, so I will naturally help you."
The old Wizard said.
"Da Wangye, rest assured. Over the next few days, I will double the extraction of their Origin Essence Blood. Before Xiao Fei's marriage, I will use a forbidden secret art to permanently seal the Vermilion Bird Divine Meridian within her body."
"As for Miao Ziqiong, even after Xiao Fei is married, I will continue to extract her Origin Essence Blood every day. Whether she agrees or not is irrelevant."
"In the end, I will destroy the Vermilion Bird Divine Meridian within her."
"Actually, considering the current situation, Miao Ziqiong can last at most another year or so before her cultivation is completely lost, her origin is exhausted, and she becomes a complete cripple."
"In this way, although their Vermilion Bird Divine Meridians are superior to yours, they will never pose a threat to you."
The old Wizard added.
"Mmm, that would be for the best."
Upon hearing the old Wizard's words, Da Wangye's expression relaxed considerably.
"Ah, Da Wangye. After some deductions during this period, I discovered the Zhuque Divine Grotto might very likely open in the near future. When that time comes, perhaps we can enter it."
The old Wizard suddenly said.
"What?
The Zhuque Divine Grotto might open!
Is this true?!"
Da Wangye's expression immediately became excited.
"It should be true. I have performed repeated deductions many times, and I have discussed it with several elders in the clan. Everyone agrees that there is a high probability the Zhuque Divine Grotto will open."
The old Wizard nodded in confirmation.
"That's wonderful!
When the Zhuque Divine Grotto opens, I will enter immediately to scale the Vermilion Bird's Divine Nest and receive its baptism!"
"Now, the purity of the Vermilion Bird Divine Meridian in my body is already the highest in the clan. As long as I ascend the Vermilion Bird's Divine Nest, I will definitely receive the baptism of the Vermilion Bird race's supreme divine source!"
"With my current strength, I might even have a chance to break through to become an Emperor in a single bound!"
Da Wangye grew more and more excited as he spoke, his face flushed red, his body trembling slightly with exhilaration.
"Da Wangye, according to the intentions of the clan elders, they will select a group of outstanding young disciples to enter the Zhuque Divine Grotto in search of opportunities."
The old Wizard said.
"Mmm, I agree. This is only proper."
"Doing so will strengthen the foundations of our Miao Clan."
Da Wangye nodded.
Shortly after...
Two pieces of news spread throughout the Vermilion Bird Realm.
The first piece of news was that the Zhuque Divine Grotto might open in the near future, at which time the Miao Clan would select a group of outstanding young disciples to enter in search of opportunities.
The second piece of news was that the Miao Clan would form a marriage alliance with the Jiao Clan of the Tianjiao Plane. Xiao Fei of the Miao Clan would marry the Jiao Clan's Second Prince.
The first piece of news, upon spreading, immediately caused a sensation. A large number of the Miao Clan's outstanding disciples sharpened their swords and waited eagerly, prepared to enter the Zhuque Divine Grotto when the time came to showcase their skills and seek their fortune.
This was because the Zhuque Divine Grotto was one of the most important secret realms in the Vermilion Bird Realm, and was said to be one of the birthplaces of the Miao Clan!
However, for reasons unknown, the Zhuque Divine Grotto suddenly closed during a certain period in ancient times, and ever since, no one had been able to enter.
To think it might open now!
Yet, much to the disappointment of many beings in the Vermilion Bird Realm, only the Miao Clan's outstanding disciples would have the chance to enter.
The second piece of news also caused a minor uproar.
"What a pity! Xiao Fei was one of the most outstanding disciples of our Miao Clan who suddenly rose to prominence some time ago. To think she was plotted against, poisoned by a strange toxin, and has remained unconscious until now."
"And now she is suddenly to be married to the Jiao Clan's Second Prince!"
"It's said that the Jiao Clan's Second Prince already has a great many wives and concubines. How could Xiao Fei possibly find happiness marrying into that!"
"Exactly!"
"Who knows what the clan elders were thinking, to marry one of our Miao Clan's most outstanding female disciples to a notorious playboy!"
...
Quite a few Miao Clan disciples were indignant, as everyone knew what kind of person the Jiao Clan Second Prince was.
"Shh!"
"This matter is best not discussed. I hear the implications are deep, and the situation is complicated. If Da Wangye and the Second Prince hear these words of yours, you'll be dead for sure!"
Someone nearby immediately stopped them, issuing a quiet warning.
Those who had been discussing were shocked. It seemed they thought of something, and instantly dared not speak any longer.
Because everyone knew Xiao Fei was the Third Prince's granddaughter, and the grudges between the Miao Clan's three princes were well known.
Zhuhuo City.
Inside a study sealed with multiple layers of isolation Formations, a middle-aged man was reporting to Situ Kong'er about the affairs of Fengyang Palace.
Naturally, at this moment, Situ Kong'er had already taken on the appearance of Miao Chen.
Ye Yunfei stood beside Situ Kong'er.
This middle-aged man was one of Miao Chen's confidants, stationed year-round at Miao Chen's palace in Zhuhuo City.
"What?"
"The Miao Clan's higher-ups have already decided to marry Xiao Fei to the Jiao Clan's Second Prince from the Tianjiao Plane?!"
Both Situ Kong'er and Ye Yunfei were greatly angered upon hearing the middle-aged man's report.