Chapter 407: Chapter 344: Ten Sons and Ten Daughters
"Top-grade Spirit Root?"
Everyone was a bit surprised and instinctively looked at Zheng Chengtai.
And at his mother beside him, Yang Liuqing.
Among the many consorts, Yang Liuqing had always been low-key, never doing anything outrageous.
Unexpectedly, her move now was a big win!
Water and Wood Dual Attributes, Top-grade Spirit Root.
Of course, it couldn’t compare to Tuoba Qingying’s Water Attribute Celestial Spirit Root and Xu Fengxiong’s Gold Attribute Celestial Spirit Root.
But aside from these two Celestial Spirit Roots, this was considered the best among all spirit root attributes in the Great Yu Immortal Dynasty.
Actually, not all dual attribute spirit roots are top-grade; it depends on whether the attributes are mutually beneficial or conflicting.
For example, Zheng Chengtai’s Water and Wood Dual Attributes are mutually beneficial, water nourishes wood, making it a top-tier spirit root.
Gold and Fire Dual Attributes are similar; true gold refined by fire is also a top-grade spirit root.
However, dual attributes like Gold-Wood, Water-Fire, Water-Earth, due to conflicting attributes, can only be considered middle-top-grade spirit roots, not top-grade.
"Chengtai, come over here and let me take a look."
"Yes, Father!"
Although Zheng Chengtai was young, he was already very sensible. He walked up confidently and stood in front of Zheng Yi.
Zheng Yi looked him up and down, nodding slightly.
Zheng Chengtai resembled him a bit but was more like his mother.
His face was somewhat round, and his eyes were a bit sunken, giving him a profound look.
At just over five years old, he still looked rather handsome and cute.
Patting his head, Zheng Yi smiled, "Chengtai, well done."
"You have great talent; don’t waste it. Follow your mother and Noble Consort Cui to cultivate well, understand?"
Zheng Chengtai immediately followed the etiquette taught by his mother and said, "Your son will heed Father’s command!"
"Also, this is for you as a reward."
Saying this, he took out a storage bag from his waist and handed it to Zheng Chengtai.
"Your son thanks Father!"
"You may go now!"
"Yes!"
"All other sons shall receive rewards as well!"
A group of eunuchs walked out from both sides, holding wooden trays, each with a storage bag on top.
They seemed the same as Zheng Chengtai’s but the contents were likely different.
"Your sons thank Father!"
All six princes bowed and expressed gratitude, while the consorts stood on both sides.
"I have ten sons and ten daughters, among whom eleven possess spirit roots. This is Heaven’s blessing upon our Great Yu, a sign of prosperity for our Great Yu Immortal Dynasty!"
As he spoke, the ten princes and ten princesses appeared one by one.
Among them, the eleven with spirit roots were naturally elated, and their mothers were also very happy.
But the other nine’s expressions weren’t as pleased.
"Chengji."
"Your son is here!"
Zheng Chengji stepped forward and bowed respectfully.
"You are my eldest son, the Eldest Prince of Great Yu, and a role model for your sisters and brothers."
Zheng Yi said calmly, "In the future, regardless of the circumstance, love your siblings and do not act recklessly, otherwise neither I nor the family law will spare you!"
"Do you understand?"
Zheng Chengji, astute and talented, already guessed what was happening.
He immediately knelt down and kowtowed, "Father, rest assured, Chengji will respect his sisters, care for his brothers, and always protect them, ensuring they receive no harm!"
Seeing Zheng Chengji’s earnest expression, Zheng Yi nodded, "Good, stand up."
"Your son obeys!"
Behind Zheng Yi, Lu Lin’er beamed with a smile as bright as a flower, filled with joy.
She understood the hidden meaning in His Majesty’s words.
It seemed the position of Crown Prince was already set for her son!
"Chengwu, Chengrui!"
"Your sons are here!"
The already mature-looking Zheng Chengwu and the slender Zheng Chengrui also stepped out of the line, bowing respectfully.
All three princes’ mothers were mere mortals.
Among the ten princes, only these three did not have spirit roots.
It was truly regrettable.
However, the difference was, Eldest Prince Zheng Chengji’s full-blood sister Zheng Yuhuan, also born of Empress Lu Lin’er, did possess a spirit root.
This was undoubtedly a miracle.
Zheng Yi looked at the two sons, especially at Zheng Chengwu, and a trace of surprise flashed in his eyes.
This child...
So young, yet innately powerful, with impressive martial arts comprehension.
If given time, he may well step into the Martial God Realm like Xu Mujun.
The Martial God Realm, comparable to a Foundation Establishment Cultivator in power!
"In a few days, I will go to Celestial Longevity Mountain for closed cultivation, which will take at least ten years."
Zheng Yi said, "In the next ten years, I may not be able to guide you all often, which is my fault."
"If you two have any grievances, speak them now, and I will consider granting them."
Zheng Chengwu immediately said, "Father! I wish to go to the Border Army, fight the enemy and serve the country!"
"The Border Army? Fight the enemy and serve the country?"
Zheng Yi’s expression turned more peculiar, and he immediately shook his head, "No!"
"You’re too young, at least twelve—no, fifteen years old!"
Zheng Chengwu was anxious, "Father! What does age matter? Though I’m not yet eight, my martial arts cultivation is almost at the First-grade Realm!"
"Many in the Imperial Guard are no match for me, I..."
"No!"
Zheng Yi firmly refused, "On the battlefield, swords and spears are blind. Sending someone so young would make Wu Country think Great Yu has no one!"
"Moreover, what difference does being a First-grade Martial Artist make."
"On the battlefield, danger lurks in every corner; even Grandmaster Realm Martial Artists can fall!"
"Father..."
Zheng Chengwu pursed his lips, stubbornly refusing to yield.
"Enough..."
Zheng Yi shook his head; this son’s temper, like his mother Xu Qingluan’s, was extremely stubborn.
