Seeing that no one was around, Yang Yitian popped a Golden Marrow Pill into his mouth.

These Golden Marrow Pills were specially made by Qi Zhiheng. The outer layer of the pills was coated with a layer of sugar. The main purpose of doing this was not to improve the taste, but to disguise it. No cultivator would not want a pill like the Golden Marrow Pill! The Golden Marrow Pill is not exclusive to pregnant women. Ordinary people can also slightly improve their cultivation aptitude by taking it. Just like there are good and bad single spiritual roots, not all single spiritual roots are heavenly spiritual roots. Some people's single spiritual roots are very small, and their absorption speed of spiritual energy may not be as fast as that of a person with better aptitude dual spiritual roots.

Qi Zhiheng came up with this method in order not to reveal too much to outsiders.

Just then, there was a knock on the door, followed by Qi Zhirui's voice: "Sister-in-law, come out quickly. I heard that some people who have reached the Golden Core stage have joined the sect today. Let's go and see."

Upon hearing this, Yang Yitian quickly stood up and said, "Coming."

At this moment, Yang Yitian was already wearing the disciple's robes. Whenever he did this, he would sigh with relief. Fortunately, the disciple's robes were of good quality. They not only had defensive functions, but could also automatically adjust their size according to the wearer's measurements.

Yang Yitian opened the door, and Qi Zhiwu and Qi Zhirui, who had already tidied themselves up, stood outside the door, tilting their little heads to look at Yang Yitian.

"Let's go take a look too." Yang Yitian led the two children toward the meeting point.

Along the way, they encountered many disciples of Panyun Peak. There were also many secrets about what happened to Yang Yitian after the initiation ceremony, the most talked-about being Yang Yitian's pregnancy.

It is common for men to form Daoist couples, but very few are willing to bear children with their own bodies. This is true not only for male cultivators, but also for female cultivators.

Seeing Yang Yitian with his big pregnant belly, you know he's been the center of attention these past few days.

"I heard that a Golden Core stage guest elder is arriving today."

"Yes, Yang Yitian said his partner is coming back too, but we don't know if they'll be able to come in."

"I heard that his partner is a man who is several hundred years old."

"It can't be that bad. Sects also have age limits. Once you can enter a sect, it means your age is controlled to be under 500 years old. As long as you don't enter the Golden Core stage too late, you'll look like a middle-aged person at most. But when I think about having to face this wrinkled face for hundreds of years, I feel it's better to just get close to the age limit."

"I heard that his partner not only has a face full of wrinkles, but also forcibly took men from him. Yang Yitian was the one he took back."

"Really?" everyone exclaimed.

"Think about it, if she hadn't been snatched back, how could someone with Yang Yitian's talent have married her? Even if she wasn't snatched, she was definitely tricked. How could a mere Foundation Establishment cultivator be a match for a Golden Core cultivator? Not only was she snatched back, but she was also forced to have children. It's just too much."

"Alas! It's such a pity about his talent. I estimate that after the child is born, his talent as a Heavenly Spiritual Root will probably drop to the level of a dual Spiritual Root."

The group exchanged glances: Yang Yitian is so pitiful!

Yang Yitian, who had been subjected to pitying glances the whole way, was speechless. What grudge did they hold against him? How could these people talk about him like this!

Besides those who were just watching the spectacle, some of the disciples were also secretly gloating. These people were not lacking in jealousy towards cultivators with single spiritual roots.

Yang Yitian and the twins arrived at the gathering place for new disciples, watched by a group of people who either pitied or gloated them.

This time, both Golden Core and Nascent Soul cultivators entered the sect. There were two Nascent Soul cultivators and twenty Golden Core cultivators. Yang Yitian learned from conversations with people around him that the number of Golden Core cultivators entering the sect this time was about twice that of previous years.

He guessed it was because the Qi family members had all joined the sect.

"Father is over there!" Qi Zhiwu exclaimed as soon as he saw Qi Zhenhe.

Yang Yitian pulled the person aside and said, "Wait a minute, let's go over after that senior brother finishes explaining."

Among those who came to guide them, there was a Nascent Soul cultivator and two Golden Core cultivators who were responsible for explaining things to the Golden Core guest elders who were entering the sect.

By this time, it was almost over, and Yang Yitian planned to go find the Qi family after everyone had left.

There were quite a few disciples around who came to join in the fun. After all, these were Golden Core and Nascent Soul cultivators. Coming here to become familiar with them might just get them noticed and taken in as disciples.

Even guest members who enter a sect must abide by all the sect's rules and regulations.

After joining a sect, you will receive a certain amount of resources each month, such as spirit stones, pills, and talismans, etc.

Another advantage is that you can obtain various materials at prices lower than those outside.

Finally, having a powerful backer means being able to receive protection.

Of course, it can't be a one-sided effort. After joining a sect, you have to complete a fixed number of tasks each month. For example, cultivators who enter a sect as alchemists need to refine a certain number of pills each month, and the sect will provide a corresponding amount of spiritual herbs.

If one's strength is insufficient and all the spiritual herbs are used up without completing the task, one will have to hand over spirit stones to the sect to purchase more spiritual herbs. One can accept tasks for multiple months at once, and if unexpected events occur along the way, the task can be postponed and completed. After all, some cultivators may go into seclusion for several years or even more than ten years, and during this seclusion, it is impossible to expel someone from the sect simply for failing to complete a task.

Finally, it means being able to follow the sect's orders and arrangements when the sect is in danger.

The Qi family had already spotted Yang Yitian and the twins standing in the crowd. After the leader of the cultivators explained the situation, they were able to reunite.

"That's about all the things to be aware of. There are some things to note about the encounters here, one for each person." He distributed the jade slips, and everyone received a copy of the precautions.

Next, each Golden Core cultivator was assigned a Foundation Establishment disciple, who would then follow the Golden Core cultivator to their assigned accommodation.

As soon as the Golden Core cultivator left, Yang Yitian pulled the twins out of the crowd.

The twins rushed towards Qi Zhenhe and Qiu Yuerong. This was the first time the two children had been away from their parents for so long, and they immediately snuggled into their parents' arms and acted like spoiled children.

These guest elders who have joined the sect will also be summoned by the sect leader in three days. The most important thing now is to settle down.

Qi Zhiheng checked on Yang Yitian's condition. Yang Yitian's belly was seven months along, probably because of her third pregnancy, and it was protruding very large. Qi Zhiheng felt a little frightened when he saw it.

“I brought in a midwife who can deliver babies. We’ll have him stay in your house.” Qi Zhiheng placed his hand on Yang Yitian’s stomach, feeling the baby kicking inside. The feeling was somewhat magical to him.

Yang Yitian nodded in agreement, then asked, "Aren't you coming with me to climb Cloud Peak?"

Qi Zhiheng explained, "I can't go to Panyun Peak yet. Logically speaking, I entered as an alchemist. I might be assigned to Dan Peak, but we can't draw any conclusions yet. Let's wait until I see the sect leader in three days and see if I can get into Panyun Peak."

Yang Yitian was somewhat disappointed, but he didn't pay too much attention to it.

Qi Zhiheng asked, "How are you feeling? Is there anything wrong with you?"

Yang Yitian patted his stomach: "I get hungry easily, and I'm almost out of pills."

Qi Zhiheng took out a bottle of pills and put it in his hand: "These are the pills I recently refined. Keep them safe."

Yang Yitian happily accepted the pill and quietly asked, "Can it be opened?"

"Okay." Qi Zhiheng had already coated the pill fruit with a layer of sugar, so that most people wouldn't be able to tell what kind of pill it was.

Yang Yitian opened the medicine bottle and took one pill, instantly eliminating his hunger. He let out a satisfied burp: "Not bad, very filling, and tastes good too."

The rest of the Golden Core cultivators and the Foundation Establishment cultivators they led had already left, leaving only a few Golden Core cultivators from the Qi family in the original location.

The Qi family members remained silent, and the Foundation Establishment disciples dared not say anything more. Some of these people knew about Yang Yitian's deeds, and they were all somewhat surprised to see Qi Zhiheng and Yang Yitian's intimate behavior.

Yang Yitian's story has been widely discussed recently and is currently at its peak. Some people think that Yang Yitian has found another backer behind his partner's back, while others speculate that Qi Zhiheng is Yang Yitian's partner. However, there is no conclusion yet, and everyone can only discuss it in their hearts or behind his back, feeling anxious and itchy for the answer.

After realizing that Yang Yitian was alright, Qi Zhiheng said, "Go back first, I'll get you some more food later and send it over."

Yang Yitian shook his head and said, "No need, I'm already full. You settle in first, I'll come find you later." Although Qi Zhiheng couldn't enter Panyun Peak at will, Yang Yitian could enter the inner courtyard's public housing. He had already made up his mind to move in for a few days.

“Okay, I’ll contact you again later.” Qi Zhiheng did not refuse.

Yang Yitian and the twins went back to wait for news and packed some things.

Led by the Foundation Establishment cultivator, the Qi family arrived at their residence, which was also a cluster of courtyards. However, unlike when the inner disciples entered, none of them had a separate courtyard.

In the evening, Yang Yitian brought the twins over.

After handing the twins over to Qi Zhenhe and Qiu Yuerong, Yang Yitian and Qi Zhiheng returned to their room to enjoy some quality time with their unborn child.

Qi Zhiheng lay half-reclined on the bed, and Yang Yitian leaned on his shoulder, asking him to examine him.

"The baby is almost ready to come out." Qi Zhiheng could feel that the baby inside was fully developed and should be born soon.

Upon receiving this news, Yang Yitian was somewhat pleased, thinking that perhaps after the child was born, he would be able to quickly enter the Golden Core stage.

Qi Zhiheng was planning what to do next. He would be able to meet the sect leader in a few days, and it shouldn't be a problem for him to apply to enter Panyun Peak.

Qi Zhiheng stroked Yang Yitian's hair absentmindedly, and when he came to his senses, Yang Yitian had already fallen asleep.