Boarding Life

Qin Qi’s mouth twitched.

Having three wives and four concubines in the Secret Realm is normal?

And it seems these women can accept it.

This is practically my own paradise!

If I were outside, with those women, I’d have to find a way to do some groundwork, even keeping them in the dark about each other.

But here... If I don’t conquer Ming Xueying, it would be a waste of all my skills!

Nine times out of ten, juggling three women at once won’t be an issue...

For a moment, Qin Qi felt excited inside.

Imagining himself conquering Ming Xueying, this woman and Ming Lan calling each other sisters, serving together.

"Husband..."

"Sister Ming Lan serving below, while I serve above..."

Thinking of this scene, three wives and four concubines, chirping birds and flying swallows on the side, all amicably accepting each other. That’s pure bliss!

"Why are you chuckling foolishly?" Ming Xueying suddenly asked curiously.

Qin Qi coughed twice, quickly explaining, "Nothing, nothing..."

Ming Xueying chuckled inwardly, thinking Qin Qi was happy to receive her tacit approval.

However, on the surface, she remained serious as she said, "Alright, stop chuckling foolishly, we’ve arrived. Let’s go inside and meet my father!"

Only then did Qin Qi realize that they had reached the front of the Ming Family’s grand hall.

After entering with Ming Xueying, they saw that three young disciples of the Ming Family had already appeared in the hall.

These three performed exceptionally well in the Land of Overflowing Spirits.

Now, arriving here is clearly to arrange for their rewards.

"Father!"

Upon Ming Xueying’s arrival, she immediately spoke respectfully.

Ming Tianhong nodded, "According to the family rules, those who enter the top five may choose any one treasure within Xiangbao Tower!"

"Since you have made considerable contributions to the Ming Family, the Ming Family naturally will not disappoint you!"

"Alright, follow me!"

The family disciples were all quite excited.

After all, Xiangbao Tower is also a renowned treasure trove within the Ming Family.

For a while, everyone followed behind Ming Tianhong.

Soon, under Ming Tianhong’s guidance, they arrived at a side hall.

In this side hall, many restrictions were placed; if someone entered unauthorized, these alone would cause great harm.

After roughly ten minutes.

Ming Tianhong finally steadied himself, looking at the wall ahead, giving it a gentle push!

Lo and behold, a hidden chamber emerged.

Upon this secret room’s appearance, Ming Tianhong waved his hand, "Let’s go, enter. This is our Ming Family’s Xiangbao Tower!"

The young talents entered, astonished.

Because inside, it was entirely different.

Compared to the dark, restrictive passage outside, it was worlds apart.

"Family Head!"

At this moment, a slender elder appeared, clad in a black cloak, seemingly stationed here as Xiangbao Tower’s guardian.

Seeing Ming Tianhong arrive, he promptly bowed.

Ming Tianhong nodded lightly, "Fourth Uncle, escort these youngsters to browse Xiangbao Tower, and each may select one item from the first floor."

This elder, referred to as Fourth Uncle, was of higher seniority than Ming Tianhong.

Upon hearing Ming Tianhong’s words, he didn’t say much, only nodding before remaining motionless, like a skeleton.

"This person..." Qin Qi gasped.

His Sea of Consciousness probed, yet he sensed nothing.

"This is one of our Ming Family’s guardian deities, akin to a living fossil, a Nascent Soul Stage powerhouse who’s lived over three hundred years." Observing Qin Qi’s curiosity, Ming Xueying explained.

"A Nascent Soul Stage powerhouse?" Qin Qi couldn’t help but gasp.

The Ming Family’s strength indeed greatly exceeded his expectations.

However, he didn’t dwell on it.

Ming Tianhong then said, "Each of you has only half an hour, begin now!"

"Half an hour?" Qin Qi paused, then smiled slightly.

This indicates that Xiangbao Tower certainly holds remarkable treasures.

Otherwise, Ming Tianhong would let them choose at leisure until satisfied, yet only half an hour is permitted.

Clearly, Xiangbao Tower houses treasures that even distress Ming Tianhong.

Thinking this, Qin Qi started to wander around.

Mostly, there were cultivation technique manuals and various magical treasures.

Though they seemed impressive, even for one like Qin Qi who’s not too versed, he knew they weren’t truly valuable.

Seeing the geniuses wander back and forth, Qin Qi was straightforward, beginning an extensive search.

"Oh?"

Just as the Celestial Joyful Witch’s voice rang out, "Seems the first floor of Xiangbao Tower isn’t devoid of good things!"

Qin Qi asked bewildered, "Did you find anything good?"

Having gone around the place, he hadn’t seen any treasures.

The Celestial Joyful Witch grinned, "Head to the twelfth row, center position!"

Following the Celestial Joyful Witch’s advice.

Restriction-covered Xiangbao Tower limited his Sea of Consciousness significantly, yet it hardly affected the Celestial Joyful Witch.

Following her words, Qin Qi arrived at the destination.

Soon, he saw a brilliant golden book page placed there, empty, with nothing on it.

No words, no illustrations.

As if it were merely a piece of extraordinary paper.

"What is this?" Qin Qi asked in confusion, "There’s nothing on it, why did you have me look at it?"

"Touch it closely; don’t you find the material familiar?" the Celestial Joyful Witch suddenly spoke.

Hearing this, Qin Qi raised his eyebrows, suddenly realizing, "Feels quite similar to the Silver Palace Book Pages?"

"Haha, seems we think alike!" the Celestial Joyful Witch replied.

Qin Qi took a deep breath, "But upon touch, it’s somewhat different from the Silver Palace Book Pages. The Silver Palace Book Pages have a sandy texture, this one is smoother!"

"Aside from this, it can be judged that this object and the Silver Palace Book Pages have very similar craftsmanship!"

Qin Qi knew well what the Silver Palace Book Pages were.

The heaven-defying divine skills recorded therein benefited him greatly.

This object’s similarity in materials to the Silver Palace Book Pages is proof of its extraordinary nature.

"Yet, there’s nothing on it..."

Qin Qi pondered.

Then, he activated the Profound Pure Spirit Eye, examining the book page. To his surprise, Qin Qi noticed a subtle difference.

"Though invisible, it’s evident that this material is coated in something special, blocking my Profound Pure Spirit Eye’s view!"