The Sacred Leaves Family's Wishes for Peace

The rain-soaked heavens seemed a distant memory as the Yun family had returned to their routine lives.

Inside the forging chamber, Yun Yanshui stifled a yawn while cradling the ever-growing Gold-Eyed Beast, which was now the size of a small dog. Meanwhile, his younger sister Yun Yanshuang was diligently working at the forge, her focus razor-sharp.

It had been over a month since their second grandfather's passing and burial, and the rhythm of life had gradually settled back into place.

Notably, the court's rewards for their efforts had arrived during this time, bringing significant bounty to the Yun family. Among the spoils were 800 lower-grade spirit stones, 50 jin of spirit rice, 30 Embryo Breath Pills, 10 Healing Pills, 10 first-grade Yellow-tier Fireball Talismans, and 10 first-grade Yellow-tier Ice Arrow Talismans. This windfall greatly replenished the family's coffers and spirits.@@novelbin@@

More importantly, a manuscript detailing the cultivation and nurturing of spiritual plants was also part of the reward, much to the delight of Yun Yunyang. Seizing the opportunity, he began planning the implementation of this newfound knowledge for the family's benefit.

In addition to these rewards:

A portion of the spirit stones was used to purchase spiritual ores for Yanshuang to refine and practice her forging skills.Another portion went to Yanshui for the care and feeding of the Gold-Eyed Beast, whose appetite grew larger with each passing day.The rest were distributed between Yantian for his cultivation and other expenses, with a reserve secured in the family treasury.

The chamber was alive with the soft hum of the forge and the occasional grumble.

"Woo~"

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The Gold-Eyed Beast wagged its tail eagerly, its bright eyes fixed on Yanshui's pouch.

"You just ate, and now you're hungry again?" Yanshui scolded, rolling his eyes.

"Woo..." The creature whimpered, lowering its head in a pitiful display.

"Ugh, you're too good at this," he sighed, his resolve melting as he reached into his pouch and handed over a lower-grade spirit stone. "Fine, here—take it."

With a delighted yip, the beast devoured the spirit stone, its eyes alight with satisfaction as it emitted a series of happy growls.

"Brother! I did it!" Yun Yanshuang's voice rang out from across the chamber, brimming with excitement.

Turning toward her, Yanshui saw her proudly holding a sleek black dagger in her hand. He approached, his curiosity piqued.

The blade was sharp, its edge gleaming with a cold, lethal glint. Crimson runes traced intricate patterns along the surface, exuding a faint aura of power.

"This is good work," Yanshui said after examining the weapon. "Judging by its quality, it's a first-grade Yellow-tier weapon, and it's almost at the peak of that tier too."

He nodded approvingly. "To complete this in a month is impressive, Shuang'er!"

"Ehehe, but I didn't just make one!" she replied with a mischievous grin, pulling out an identical blade from behind her.

"Two?" Yanshui's jaw dropped.

"Yep! I made sure to use every bit of the spiritual ore that Uncle brought back. None of it went to waste!" Yanshuang said proudly.

"Impressive!" Yanshui gave her a big thumbs up. "Two peak Yellow-tier daggers in just over a month, and with no wasted resources? You're a genius at forging!"

He felt immense pride, not just for his sister's achievements but also for the foresight their father had shown in encouraging her to take up forging.

Her talents, coupled with his unique ability to replicate skills and abilities, had also pushed his own forging abilities to new heights. He silently thanked the bronze mirror artifact that had bestowed this mysterious capability upon him.

"Brother, let's go show Father!" Yanshuang suggested, her eyes sparkling.

"Good idea," Yanshui replied, smiling as he led the way. Together, they left the forging chamber and headed toward the weapons workshop's main hall, where Yun Yunshan was busy managing various affairs.

"Father," they called out in unison.

"Father!"

Yun Yanshui and Yun Yanshuang greeted in unison as they entered the room.

"Ah, sit down!"

Yun Yunshan looked up from his work, his face lighting up with a warm smile.

"Father, Shuang'er has successfully forged the spiritual ore that Uncle bought for us into spirit-grade daggers," Yanshui announced, beaming with pride. "And the quality is exceptional—both are peak Yellow-tier, first-grade weapons!"

"Hahaha! Shuang'er, you never fail to make me proud!" Yun Yunshan laughed heartily, his joy evident.

"Ehehe!" Yanshuang grinned sheepishly as she retrieved the two daggers, placing them on the table. "Father, what should we do with these two weapons?"

"We'll keep one in the family's treasury to be used by future family members with spiritual roots," Yun Yunshan said after inspecting the daggers, his expression approving. "As for the other, I'll have your uncle arrange for its sale. A single dagger of this quality should fetch enough spirit stones to cover the cost of the materials—and even leave us with a profit."

"Got it!" Yanshuang replied cheerfully.

"I'll head to Master's place now to continue my training," Yanshuang added, her eagerness unmistakable.

"Alright, be careful on your way," Yun Yunshan advised with a smile.

"Father, I'll head back too," Yanshui said, cradling the Gold-Eyed Beast in his arms. "It's about time for lunch. Don't forget to eat too."

"Understood. Go on now," Yun Yunshan said, watching fondly as his children left the room one after another.

Once they were gone, Yun Yunshan carefully finished up the remaining tasks related to the weapons workshop. He then took the two spirit daggers and headed to the family's ancestral hall.

Inside the hall, the Yun family's leadership convened.

"Father-in-law," Qin Zhan began, seated respectfully across from Yun Yunyang. "I plan to expand the family's weaving and dyeing workshops beyond the estate. With the growing demand, it's essential to hire more workers from the county to meet production needs."

Ever since becoming the family's son-in-law, Qin Zhan had taken over managing the family's textile operations, using his expertise to bring in substantial profits. As someone born into a merchant family, his talent for business exceeded even Yun Yanling's, making him an invaluable asset.

Under his guidance, the family's weaving and dyeing businesses had flourished, prompting his proposal for expansion. He also envisioned selling their textiles beyond nearby towns and eventually throughout the entire Yue Kingdom.

"Good. Your management of the workshops has been impressive," Yun Yunyang said, nodding approvingly. "The success speaks for itself. I trust your judgment—go ahead with your plans. The family will provide full support."

"Thank you, Father-in-law," Qin Zhan replied with a respectful bow, his face glowing with gratitude.

As Qin Zhan's discussion concluded, Yun Yunrui chimed in.

"Yunyang Brother, the family's tea and ironworks businesses are also thriving. We're considering expanding their operations too, though it'll require significant funds."

"Money isn't an issue," Yun Yunyang replied confidently. "The family has accumulated plenty of wealth from our growing ventures."

"Understood. In that case, I'll proceed with the plans," Yunrui said, his tone firm.

The conversation soon turned to the court's reward for the family's recent accomplishments.

"Have the cultivation methods for spiritual plants been passed to Yanshuang and Yantian?"

"Yes," Yun Yunshan confirmed. "They've begun studying them. Once Yunfeng completes the irrigation system for the spiritual fields, Shuang'er and Yantian will guide the family in planting spiritual rice."

"Excellent, excellent!" Yun Yunyang exclaimed, his face glowing with satisfaction.

With the family's development proceeding smoothly, Yun Yunyang couldn't help but dream of the future.

"If all goes well, we might one day transform our family's shops into spiritual markets, catering to cultivators from across the region. Perhaps, we can even build our own cultivation bazaar!"

The idea of establishing a Yun family spiritual bazaar—a hub for cultivators—sparked excitement among the gathered family leaders. Yet, they all understood that such ambitions would require careful planning and time.

For now, their focus remained on steady growth and maintaining the family's prosperity.