The next morning, Yu Qing pushed open the door, and warm sunlight poured in along with the fresh air. Then, what came into view was a scene of bustling construction.
Father Duan and Father Zi were energetically directing the members of their two families—some were logging, some were tamping earth, and others were measuring and planning. The sounds of work chants, hammering, and conversation mixed together, full of vitality and energy.
The auras of the two fathers-in-law were significantly stronger than yesterday. It seemed they had successfully absorbed those two ten thousand year spirit bones, and their strength had smoothly broken through to the level of Spirit King, making them even more energetic in their work.
However, this bustling clamor was clearly not to everyone's liking.
Just as Yu Qing was looking with interest at the fledgling settlement, a dark green figure carrying a green-haired little loli walked up to him with an unfriendly expression.
Dugu Bo had a dark face as he carefully stuffed the little Dugu Yan, who was still rubbing her sleepy eyes, into Yu Qing's arms. He then let out a cold snort from his nose, expressing great dissatisfaction.
"Hmm? What's wrong? Who upset our Senior Dugu?" Yu Qing took little Yan Yan, skillfully letting her sit in the crook of his arm, and asked with a smile.
"Who else could it be!" Dugu Bo pointed irritably at the construction site. "Early in the morning, just as the sky was barely turning light, they started clanging and making a racket. Yan Yan is still growing and needs plenty of sleep! They woke her up!"
Hearing this, Yu Qing couldn't help but laugh and quickly comforted him, "Oh, Old Poison, calm down, calm down. This can't be helped. There are seventy or eighty people waiting for a place to live. The project is huge; if they don't work from dawn to dusk, when will the houses be built? We can't let everyone sleep in the open, can we?"
"I don't care where they sleep!" Dugu Bo rolled his eyes, his tone still disgruntled. "In any case, they can't disturb my granddaughter's rest, and even more so, they can't disturb this old man's quiet cultivation! You, boy, hurry up and tell them to be more careful!"
Yu Qing knew this old fellow's temper well—harsh words but not entirely heartless. He smiled and gave an OK gesture. "Alright, alright, don't worry, leave it to me. I'll go talk to them now and have them control the noise as much as possible, especially in the early morning and late at night. I guarantee they won't disturb you two, how about that?"
Hearing Yu Qing's guarantee, Dugu Bo's expression softened slightly. He muttered a few more words like "at least you have a bit of a conscience," then walked back to his Poison Herb Garden with his hands behind his back to tinker with his precious poisonous plants.
Carrying little Yan Yan, Yu Qing soon found the two fathers-in-law busy at the site.
"virtuous son-in-law, what is it? Is there something that needs to be changed?" Father Duan stopped his work and asked when he saw his son-in-law approaching.
Yu Qing smiled and said tactfully, "Father-in-law, everyone's enthusiasm for building our home is high, which is a good thing. However, could we... control the noise a little? Especially in the early morning and at night."
"Why is that?" Father Zi was somewhat puzzled. "Everyone just wants to finish the housing and settle down as soon as possible."
Yu Qing explained, "We are not the only ones here. There is also a Senior living here in seclusion for quiet cultivation who doesn't like too much noise. Since we've just arrived, we should respect the habits of the host."
"A Senior?" Father Duan and Father Zi looked at each other, both showing curious expressions. "To be able to cultivate in such a treasure land, he must not be a Mortal. May I ask, virtuous son-in-law, which Senior is it?"
Yu Qing rubbed his nose and said nonchalantly, "Well, you should have heard of his title. Poison Douluo, Dugu Bo."
"Poi... Poison Douluo?!!"
As if a thunderbolt had exploded in their ears, Father Duan and Father Zi both froze, their faces turning pale instantly, and cold sweat broke out on their foreheads! That was a Titled Douluo famous across the continent, someone whose name struck fear into others with his bizarre and deadly poisons! Legend had it he was a ruthless person who could slaughter an entire city alone! They were actually carrying out a massive construction project on his territory and had even disturbed his quiet cultivation?!
The two felt their legs go weak and almost couldn't stand. Only now did they truly realize what kind of great deity was hidden in this "treasure land" their son-in-law had found!
Seeing his two fathers-in-law scared out of their wits, Yu Qing couldn't help but laugh and quickly comforted them, "Fathers-in-law, there's no need to be so nervous. Senior Dugu... his personality is a bit eccentric, but he's not an unreasonable person. On the contrary, he's extremely loyal and values friendship. I'm considered a close friend of his, and he's already agreed to let us settle here; he just hopes we can be a bit mindful of the noise."
Hearing Yu Qing say this and recalling his familiar interaction with the green-haired old man earlier, the two fathers-in-law finally calmed down slightly and breathed a long sigh of relief.
They looked at each other, seeing immense luck and shock in each other's eyes.
This son-in-law of theirs... his connections were too terrifying! Not to mention his own unfathomable strength, he had a female Titled Douluo devotedly following him, and now a close friend who was also a Titled Douluo... This thigh they were clinging to was simply too worth it!
"Don't worry, virtuous son-in-law! We will definitely be careful! We'll never make loud noises again and will absolutely not disturb His Excellency Dugu's quiet cultivation!" The two fathers-in-law almost pounded their chests, promising in unison.
Yu Qing nodded with satisfaction. At this moment, he remembered what he had promised Zi Ruyi last night. He took out a prescription he had already written from his robe and handed it to Father Zi.
"Father-in-law, this is a prescription for nourishing the body and strengthening the Foundation. It's most effective for treating the exhaustion after a long journey. Take it and use it to regulate Mother-in-law's body. I will have the necessary medicinal herbs sent to you later."
Father Zi's hands trembled slightly as he took the thin piece of paper. Looking at the elegant yet powerful handwriting and feeling Yu Qing's meticulous care, he was so moved for a moment that he didn't know what to say, only nodding repeatedly, "Good, good... Thank you, virtuous son-in-law. You are very thoughtful, very thoughtful..."
Father Duan, watching from the side, couldn't help but show a hint of unavoidable envy and a faint sadness in his eyes. His wife had passed away from complications during childbirth when she had Duan Xin years ago; he would not be able to enjoy such warmth.
Yu Qing keenly noticed Father Duan's emotions and understood them in his heart, but he didn't point it out. He just made a mental note to show more care to this father-in-law in the future.
In the following days, with everyone's joint efforts and careful "silent" mode, the construction of the living area progressed rapidly. Wooden and stone houses rose from the ground; though simple, they were filled with the atmosphere of home. In less than ten days, a settlement of considerable scale had begun to take shape.
Today, Yu Qing sat alone in his study—which Father Duan had specially built for him first—with two pieces of white paper spread out before him.
One paper had "Hehuan Sect" written on it. The other had "Yin Yang Sect" written on it.
He was naming the power he was about to establish. Thinking of his special dao companion system, its characteristics seemed somewhat similar to the legendary "Hehuan Sect." But then he shook his head; his path of Dual Cultivation was the Righteous Path of Yin Yang Conjunction and mutual benefit, by no means comparable to the demonic path of the Hehuan Sect, which harmed others to benefit oneself.
"Hehuan Sect... the name doesn't sound very decent." Yu Qing rubbed his chin in contemplation. "My Dao is a Great Dao that points directly to the Yin and Yang Origin..."
Suddenly, a flash of inspiration struck his mind, and his gaze fell upon the three words "Yin Yang Sect."
"Yin and Yang... Yin and Yang... Harmonizing Yin and Yang, giving rise to all things! My Green Leaf governs life, representing birth; black star sinking abyss governs destruction and silence, representing death—life and death, Yin and Yang. I myself have condensed Yin-Yang Complementary Dual Soul Cores! The method of Dual Cultivation also pursues the harmony of Yin and Yang! This name perfectly fits my Dao!"
The more he thought about it, the more appropriate it felt. A sharp light shone in Yu Qing's eyes as he slapped the table. "This is it! From this day forth, my power shall be named—the Yin Yang Sect!"
With the name decided, Yu Qing felt delighted and immediately went to find Dugu Bo.
Before long, Dugu Bo sat down across from Yu Qing with a look that said "what do you want now, boy?" and said casually, "Madman Ye, why are you looking for this old man?"
A bright smile appeared on Yu Qing's face as he personally poured him a cup of tea. "Senior Dugu, I've come to you this time because I have a major matter to discuss."
"Oh? What major matter?" Dugu Bo raised an eyebrow, picked up the teacup, and blew on it.
"Are you interested... in formally joining the 'Yin Yang Sect' I'm establishing?" Yu Qing got straight to the point, looking at him with burning eyes.
Dugu Bo was stunned for a moment, then put down his teacup and shook his head. "Join your power? Forget it. This old man is used to being alone and can't stand the constraints of rules and regulations. Helping you watch the house or fight a bit is fine, but as for joining, forget it."
Yu Qing seemed to have expected him to say this. His smile remained unchanged as he said unhurriedly, "Senior, don't be in such a hurry to refuse. Don't forget, this Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well is shared by us, and you are also one of its rightful owners. Now that I'm establishing a power here, it's only right and proper that you have a share; this Yin Yang Sect naturally belongs to you as well."
Dugu Bo's hand holding the teacup paused. He looked at Yu Qing, his eyes becoming somewhat complex. After a moment of silence, he said, "You, boy... have you planned all along to tie this old man to your war chariot?"
Yu Qing nodded frankly, his smile sincere. "Indeed, I've had this intention for a long time. This place is your home, and even more so, it's our future Foundation. Only if you join will the Yin Yang Sect be complete and truly take root here."
Looking at Yu Qing's unfeigned sincere gaze and thinking about all the help he had given him and Yan Yan, and considering that the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well was indeed a treasure land he couldn't part with, the bit of aloofness in Dugu Bo's heart finally softened. He gave a bitter smile and sighed, "Fine, fine... This old man has truly fallen into your hands in this lifetime. Alright, I agree to join."
Upon hearing this, Yu Qing immediately stood up, a brilliant smile of successful plotting appearing on his face, and he slapped Dugu Bo's shoulder hard. "Haha! Good! Then it's settled! From today on, you are the vice sect master of my Yin Yang Sect!"
"Pfft—!"
The mouthful of tea Dugu Bo had just taken was sprayed out directly, making him cough repeatedly. His eyes widened as if he had heard something unbelievable. "Wait... wait! Vice... vice sect master?! No, Madman Ye! Wait! This old man agreed to join, but I didn't agree to be any vice sect master! Just give me a Guest Elder or an honorary title! This vice sect master... the responsibility is too great, this old man can't do it!"
Yu Qing just looked at him with a beaming smile, appearing as if "the matter is settled and cannot be undone," and said leisurely, "The more capable one is, the more work they do, Senior Dugu... oh no, I should call you vice sect master Dugu now! This position of vice sect master belongs to no one but you!"
Looking at Yu Qing's expression, Dugu Bo knew he had been "calculated" by this boy again. He opened his mouth, but in the end, it only turned into a helpless long sigh as he slumped into his chair as if resigned to his fate, muttering to himself, "What a sin... I, Dugu Bo, have been free and easy all my life, how did I end up meeting a nemesis like you..."
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