"Grandfather, how is your injury?" Shi Yi opened his eyes and asked.
Shi Yuan's heart warmed at the words, and he replied with a smile, "It's nothing to worry about. As long as you are fine, Yi'er, the Wu King Manor's sky won't fall."
Shi Yi didn't respond, instead asking Shi Yuan why he was here.
"Your mother is being buried today. As her son, you should go. Not only will people from the Wu King Manor be there, but the Yu Clan will also send people. They are 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 if he needed anything and not to hold back. All of the Wu King Manor's resources would be directed towards him.
Shi Yi nodded. He wouldn't be polite anyway; he wouldn't miss anything that could improve his strength.
The journey wasn't long, and the old man and the young man soon arrived at the burial grounds of the Wu King Manor.
This place was guarded by experts year-round. The massive stone gates and towering walls were like a city itself. Upon arriving, a unique atmosphere of ancient tombs washed over them, involuntarily bringing thoughts of death to mind.
At this moment, a considerable number of people had already gathered inside. There were those from Shi Yi's lineage and those from other branches. Only the branch that leaned towards Shi Hao wasn't present, and the Wu King Manor's higher-ups didn't force them to come.
After all, the bone-digging incident was, in essence, not glorious, violating the Shi Clan's ancestral teachings. The reason for protecting the perpetrator was nothing more than Shi Yi's astonishing talent.
Besides the people from the Wu King Manor, quite a few from the Yu Clan had also arrived. The leader among them was Shi Yi's great-great-grandfather, his mother's grandfather – Yu Ya. This old man held a very high position in the Yu Clan and had a great say in matters, basically representing the Yu Clan's stance.
From a distance, he saw Shi Yuan and Shi Yi. The old man immediately stopped his conversation and, with a smile, led the Yu Clan members towards Shi Yi.
After nodding and greeting Shi Yuan, Yu Ya walked over to Shi Yi, who had already performed the junior's etiquette, addressing him as "Great-Great-Grandfather."
"Time truly flies. The last time I saw Yi'er, he had just learned to walk. In the blink of an eye, he's grown so much," Yu Ya sighed.
Afterward, he also instructed Shi Yi not to be a stranger and to treat the Yu Clan as his own family, encouraging him to visit often.
Shi Yi naturally agreed.
Not long after, Shi Yi's mother was buried. Both clans wore expressions of sorrow as they watched the coffin lowered and covered with Earth.
"It's a pity that Zi Teng isn't here. He's been accepted into a power comparable to the Ancient God Mountain and can't get away. Otherwise, with his talent, how could that Shi Ziling be so arrogant?" Yu Ya said with a cold gaze.
Although he knew that the Wu King Manor might be using his granddaughter to allow Shi Ziling to vent his anger, he had to suppress his own anger for the sake of harmonious relations between the two clans.
It should be known that Shi Yi, with his Double Pupils and the Supreme Bone, had a limitless future. He might even rule this ancient nation or even become the sovereign of the Desolate Region. With such talent, the Yu Clan naturally wanted to get close to him, so they couldn't afford to antagonize the Wu King Manor.
"Yes, if Zi Teng were here, everything would be different," Shi Yuan understood and chimed in, following the other's words.
The atmosphere eased, and both sides refocused their attention on Shi Yi, with praises and exclamations pouring forth.
Shi Yi was immune to this kind of scene. His expression was calm, and his demeanor was composed, making some adults feel ashamed.
He ignored the praise, focusing instead on the tombstone before him, a sigh escaping his lips.
To make his son invincible, he had cruelly taken his nephew's bone. No matter how he looked at it, it was wrong. As a transmigrator, Shi Yi had already reached a conclusion in his heart.
However, in this life, he was bound by the karma of "Shi Yi." He silently vowed to bear the name of the Double Pupils and become undefeated, step by step ascending to the peak of the Great Dao. By then, even the dead could be brought back to life.
After the funeral, the Yu Clan departed. Before leaving, Shi Yi's maternal great-grandfather, Yu Ya, repeatedly urged him to visit the Yu Clan when he had time. Shi Yi nodded in agreement. Shi Yuan and the others also didn't object. It would be best to deepen the relationship between the Wu King Manor and the Yu Clan using Shi Yi as a link.
As the crowd dispersed, Shi Yuan led Shi Yi to a Treasure Trove in the Wu King Manor that stored cultivation resources. He personally accompanied him to select resources.
This was not the only Treasure Trove in the Wu King Manor; there were several others of similar scale. After all, they were a King, ruling over a vast territory of countless miles.
This action was not just Shi Yuan's idea. The high-level officials of the Wu King Manor had already planned this. They wanted to nurture Shi Yi with all their might, even if it meant exhausting the Treasure Trove.
"Yi'er, don't rush the matter of your foundation establishment. Ancient records say that if you can temper your body with the true blood of an Ancient beast during the Blood Transportation Stage, you will be able to build an invincible foundation. This will be of great benefit to your future."
It was precisely for this reason that the genius of the Shi Clan had risked shooting a Pure-blooded Pi Xiu on the battlefield of the Hundred Clans. He wanted to use the Pi Xiu's blood to build a foundation for his grandson.
"This kind of thing, we at the Wu King Manor don't have. However, your father has a certain chance of obtaining it. We've already sent people to that place and are trying to contact that ancient clan. It won't be long before we have results. Before then, you should prepare yourself."
With that, Shi Yuan led Shi Yi into the Treasure Trove.
It had to be said, the royal treasure trove was quite imposing. The space inside was vast. Treasures, beast bone talismans, precious medicines, spirit fruits, materials, and various rare items were all classified and arranged in an orderly manner.
As soon as they entered, the air was filled with spiritual energy, and the treasures radiated brilliant light. Shi Yi's eyes shone with divine light as he scanned the area. There were various precious medicines, dazzling and numerous, and even some extraordinary treasures, with mysterious runes appearing on their surfaces, containing extraordinary principles of the Great Dao.
"These are Dragon Blood Fruits. After eating them, they can enhance a cultivator's Blood Essence. Legend has it that their mother plants were watered with dragon blood. Of course, it's not really dragon blood, at most, it's Flood Dragon blood," Shi Yuan said, pointing at several spirit fruits that looked like agate.
"That's Cloud Spirit Wood. If the sap within the trunk is applied to the eyelids, it can make a cultivator's eyes feel cool and refreshing, their body comfortable, and their spirit invigorated. It is said that long-term application can cultivate a pair of Spirit Eyes, with eyesight far exceeding that of ordinary people.
But this thing is very rare; it's difficult to find even a few in a territory of tens of millions of miles. It should be beneficial for your Double Pupils," Shi Yuan said, pointing at a plump section of the trunk.
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The two of them continued on their journey, and the precious medicines that Shi Yuan introduced became increasingly valuable.
Finally, Shi Yi chose some cultivation resources for himself. There were precious medicines and Ancient Pills. Shi Yuan also selected some resources for him based on his current situation.
Afterward, Shi Yi returned to his courtyard.