Chapter 38: The Information Panel's Changes
Chapter 38: The Information Panel's Changes
The infant's cry.
And the refresh of the information panel.
These finally put Gu Qingfeng's mind at ease.
"Your second child has been born!"
"Your third child has been born!"
Two messages.
They conveyed a lot.
At that moment, the tightly closed door opened. The midwife said, "Congratulations, Lord Gu. Your wife has given birth to twins, and both mother and children are safe and sound!"
"Very well. I shall reward everyone involved with a hundred taels of silver each. You can collect your rewards from Meng Peng."
Gu Qingfeng waved his hand. The midwife, Weng Po, and the others in the room all beamed with joy.
"Thank you, Lord Gu!"
A hundred taels of silver.
They might not earn that much even if they worked tirelessly for a decade.
Now, with Gu Qingfeng's generous reward, their hearts were filled with delight.
Gu Qingfeng, however, was not concerned.
With the Gu Family's current wealth, doling out a few thousand taels of silver was a minor matter.
As the others went to collect their rewards, Gu Qingfeng walked into the room. Xu Yulan lay weakly on the bed, with the two newborns beside her.
"Thank you, my lady, for your hard work!"
Gu Qingfeng hurried to her side, his face showing deep concern as he looked at the pale but beautiful woman.
Hearing his words, a faint smile appeared on Xu Yulan's bloodless face.
"It is my duty. Now that the two children are born, have you thought of names for them, my lord?"
"I have."
Gu Qingfeng looked at the two infants, pondered for a moment, and then said, "The elder one shall be named Gu Xuan."
"The younger one shall be named Gu Xiu."
As Gu Qingfeng spoke, the information panel displayed more text.
"Your second child has been named 'Gu Xuan'!"
"Your third child has been named 'Gu Xiu'!"
Then, Gu Qingfeng immediately ordered someone to prepare nourishing tonics for Xu Yulan to help her recover her strength.
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The news of the Gu Family's patriarch adding two more children quickly spread.
Soon, a steady stream of visitors came to offer their congratulations.
The Gu Family was the dominant force in Baise Street, and many factions were eager to curry favor.
Gu Qingfeng was in a good mood and personally received all the visitors.
A month passed in the blink of an eye.
Gu Qingfeng set up a full moon banquet to invite everyone.
At the same time, the information panel refreshed with more text.
"Your child 'Gu Xuan' has reached one month!"
"Your child 'Gu Xiu' has reached one month!"
Since the birth of the two children, Gu Qingfeng had noticed that the information panel seemed different.
In the past, the panel only displayed text when he received rewards, such as the birth of Gu Yang or his breakthroughs in cultivation.
But now, the panel frequently showed text.
These messages were not related to rewards but were a record of his children's growth.
This gave Gu Qingfeng some new ideas.
However, all of this was secondary.
What he truly wanted to see was whether the two children, if they pursued the path of martial arts, could bring him some benefits.
After the full moon banquet, the Gu Family returned to its usual tranquility.
Gu Yang continued to manage the family affairs, while Gu Qingfeng spent most of his time in seclusion, practicing his martial arts. Despite his proficiency in the Sun Palm Technique, he now had several intermediate-level martial arts at his disposal.
Before breaking through to the Bone Tempering Realm, Gu Qingfeng made it a priority to cultivate as many mid-tier martial arts as possible to strengthen his foundation.
At the same time, he took time to guide Gu Yang in his cultivation. Gu Yang had exceptional talent, and with the assistance of the Blood Refining Pill, it wouldn't take him long to break through to the Blood Refining Realm. Once Gu Yang achieved that, the rewards for Gu Qingfeng would be substantial.
Moreover, Gu Qingfeng gathered various precious herbs to perform bone marrow cleansing for Gu Xuan and Gu Xiu, gradually building a solid foundation for them from a young age.
Each time a bone marrow cleansing was completed, the information panel would display a message.
"Your offspring, Gu Xuan, has completed a bone marrow cleansing. His bone structure has slightly improved!"
"Your offspring, Gu Xuan, has completed a bone marrow cleansing. His bone structure has slightly improved!"
...
"Your offspring, Gu Xuan, has completed a bone marrow cleansing. His bone structure has significantly improved!"
"Your offspring, Gu Xuan, has completed a bone marrow cleansing. His bone structure has significantly improved!"
"Your offspring, Gu Yang, has had an epiphany while practicing the Gu Family Fist. His strength has slightly improved!"
Over the past few months, the information panel occasionally refreshed with new messages, and Gu Qingfeng had grown accustomed to it. However, this time, the change in Gu Yang caught his attention.
"Indeed—"
"Since Xuan and Xiu were born, the information panel has shown different changes, and these changes are much more dynamic than before!"
In the past, the information panel merely recorded rewards without much practical use. Now, it could update him in real-time about the progress of his offspring, allowing him to stay informed about Gu Yang and others. This made Gu Qingfeng quite satisfied.
At that moment, Meng Peng walked in.
"Servant greets the family head."
"What is it?"
"The Crimson Sword Sect has sent word that the thousand-year-old ginseng you were seeking has been found. Sect Leader Shangguan Rong is waiting outside."
Meng Peng's words made Gu Qingfeng's eyes light up.
"Bring him in."
"Yes, sir."
...
Not long after Meng Peng left, he returned with a man. The moment Shangguan Rong saw Gu Qingfeng, he bowed deeply.
"Shangguan Rong greets the head of the Gu Family!"
"Sect Leader Shangguan, there's no need for formalities. I heard that the Crimson Sword Sect has found the thousand-year-old ginseng. Is this true?"
"Yes, a few days ago, one of our disciples stumbled upon the thousand-year-old ginseng. Upon hearing this news, I immediately brought it here to present to the head of the Gu Family."
As Shangguan Rong spoke, he untied the bundle on his back, revealing a sandalwood box. Gu Qingfeng took the box and opened it, revealing a ginseng root that was much larger than the average one. A refreshing aroma filled the air, and just a whiff of it made one feel at ease.
"Excellent, it is indeed the thousand-year-old ginseng!"
Gu Qingfeng was overjoyed. The ginseng matched the description in the Bone Tempering Soup exactly, confirming that this was the ingredient he needed.
With the thousand-year-old ginseng in hand, the last essential ingredient for the Bone Tempering Soup was now complete.
This meant that Gu Qingfeng could now begin preparing the Bone Tempering Soup and officially advance toward the Bone Tempering Realm.
(End of Chapter)
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